Empire of Chyrellos

The Empire of Chyrellos (Holy Empire of Chyrellos, or Chyrellos) is a theocratic state located in Central Europe. Situated in the heart of the Black Forest, the nation was formed from a union of the various Celtic tribes of the region who unified due to the encroaching civilizations from the Mediterranean. It was during a major invasion of the upper Rhineland in 65 BC that the Chyrellosian tribes were united by the Prophet Aeros. Aeros claimed to have seen a vision from the all-father Odin, in which the God promised the supremacy of the Chyrellosian peoples if only they swore to honor him and his way Fueled with divine purpose, the tribes united behind the banner of their God and routed the invaders. Since that day, the Odinic order has ruled over the lands of the Chyrellosian people from their fortress of Idar-Oberstein. At their direction, Chyrellosian Warriors expanded across the world, and to this day honor their god through battle.

Government
Chyrellos is a Theocratic Monarchy, where the Emperor is chosen by the curia of the Odinic Order. The Emperor serves as both head of the religious order, and the nation. Upon his ascension, the Emperor adopts the name "Aeros" as a sign of the continuity of rule descending directly from the prophet. While free debate and cultural liberation are tolerated within Chyrellos, the holiness of the Emperor, and the Gods is sacrosanct, and no dissent on these issues is tolerated.

Military
War is considered an extension of foreign policy by the Chyrellosian Empire. There is no distinction between the people, state, and military. The God Odin demands blood and it is the goal of of the Empire to provide it. Any nation that finds itself at war with Chyrellos can expect no mercy.