Midrule

Midrule (also referred to as Muid Rulas) is an island nation and kingdom considered part of the Laudrin continent of the Eastern Kingdoms. Exclusive to the Aeon of the Champion story series, it boasts one of the most powerful and resourceful navies in all of Middle-Earth, proving critical in the Second Earth War.

History
Most human kingdoms achieved official independence in -1,349 after the breakup of the Anthromor Empire. That said, Midrule was developing as a great power in its own right well before this period. Even prior to Piltshire and the Rune Revolution of -4,000, the Elf-Troll Wars had set the stage for the colonisation of the island. The native sinotaurs that lived on the island took very unkindly to attempts by humans to take over their territory, and in response, made frequent attacks against the settlers and their property. The colonists wanted to push them back, but finanical constraints imposed upon the state by Arathor prevented them from doing so.

In -1,349, when the empire officially disintegrated after over 3,000 years, the sailors established a single port towards the rocky west coast of the island, known only as ''Archangel. ''This port allowed for the continuous trading of goods with other kingdoms, and, despite small beginnings, eventually became a hub for commerce and other maritime activity. This greatly strengthened the economy of the island, which was otherwise located a good distance off from mainland Laudrin and the other kingdoms.

Trivia

 * 'Midrule' is a reference to 'Hyrule' and 'Lorule' from the Legend of Zelda.
 * It is also a nod to the island nation of Kul Tiras from Warcraft.