Avantia

Avantia is a human nation and kingdom located in the continent of Dinith, and is exclusive to the Aeon of the Champion story series. Famed for its powerful military, both in terms of numbers and equipment, it has a long and fascinating history, particularly with regards to foreign occupation.

History
Following victory in the Elf-Troll Wars by -4,400, the powerful human empire of Anthromor

Avantia was one of the last states of Anthromor to achieve independence, though this was in line with the rest of Dinith. Its capital city, Arathor, was formerly the hub of the great empire, and the residence of the Emperor and his bloodline themselves. It was also within the walls of the immense settlement that the decision was made to build an arcanum reactor in Piltshire, which led to calamity. Furious, a Rune Revolution followed by calls for quick secession dented Arathor's influence, and for the next 2,600 years it slowly declined in power. By -1,349, the last of the new kingdoms - including Grevalon, Sherwood, Midrule and Forgil - had been established and declared their independence. Under the rule of House Hermenion, the state rapidly developed its military power, capable of rivalling even the proud warriors of Forgil or Phoenixgarde. The realisation of this power led the ruling houses of Avantia to become rather prideful, seeing themselves as a 'special' people apart from the others.

First Earth War
The pridefulness of Avantians soon came back to haunt them. During the First Earth War, the empire was overrun by orcs of the Prarvian Expedition, and, while unable to conquer the entire continent, were able to occupy a large section of the kingdom including its capital, Arathor, forcing the survivors into the marshy highlands.

Trivia

 * The name Avantia comes from the word avant-garde, which refers to things/people that are unorthodox in the context of their society.