The Holy Kingdom of Istra

Overview
The Holy Kingdom of Istra, often shortened to just Istra, is a massive and powerful nation to the northwest of Ikaria and bordering Shesla to the west. It, as its name implies, is deeply religious and follows in the will of their gods. They are home to massive knight orders, such as the Knights of the Mire, The Harvest Knights, The Tidal Knights and the Maple Knights. Each Knight Order is headed by a Knight Commander and pledges themselves to a certain patron God or Goddess whom they fight in service of. For example, the Knights of the Mire pledge themselves to Isemis, the God of Order. Though some allow Knights of all patron Gods/Goddesses to join.

Beginnings
The Holy Kingdom of Istra began around the same time as the Kingdom of Inju, though was occupied by other nations for much of its early history. First by the Empire of Amendaria, and then by the Empire of Ardenia before declaring its independence around the year 2218 BSIY. After this, the Holy Kingdom of Istra was split into many different warring factions, headed by their regions respective Knight Orders, creating the framework which would become the current Imperial Government System.

Provinces
The Holy Kingdom of Istra is very different than other nations in how its provinces operate. Each of the 72 Knightly Orders has their own Province, to which the Knight Commanders have autonomy over their respective regions. Istra's Provinces are called Commandries, and each of the capitals of these Commandries are the respective Knights' Headquarters.

Knight Orders
The Following Knights Orders, in order of Province number, are the official Knightly Orders of the Holy Kingdom of Istra


 * 1) The Holy Knights of Istra
 * 2) The Tidal Knights
 * 3) The Knights of Geonei
 * 4) The Knights of Yedros
 * 5) The Harvest Knights
 * 6) The Knights of Vaimis
 * 7) The Knights of the Mire
 * 8) The Moonlit Knights
 * 9) The Knights of Xedian
 * 10) The Knights of Ova
 * 11) The Knights of Saona
 * 12) The Knights of Nulena
 * 13) The Knights of Malo
 * 14) The Knights of Yasa
 * 15) The Knights of the Crescent Moon
 * 16) The Black Cat Knights
 * 17) The Cait Sith Knights
 * 18) The Ashen Knights
 * 19) The Knights of the Divine
 * 20) The Maple Knights
 * 21) The Knights of Syntunea
 * 22) The Knights of Komis
 * 23) The Knights of the Silver Order
 * 24) The Knights of the Golden Order
 * 25) The Seraph Knights
 * 26) The Knights of the Golden Sun
 * 27) The Knights of Valor
 * 28) The Knights of the Mountain
 * 29) The Knights of Saint Cethleann
 * 30) The Knights of Saint Joan
 * 31) The Lost Knights
 * 32) The Elucidated Knights
 * 33) The Knights of the Crimson Blade
 * 34) The Thundering Knights
 * 35) The Raging Knights
 * 36) The Silver Blood Knights
 * 37) The Evercrest Knights
 * 38) The Kingly Knights
 * 39) The Knights of the Raven
 * 40) The Bluestar Knights
 * 41) The Knights of the Crimson Moon
 * 42) The Knights of the Everblade
 * 43) The Knights of Eastmont
 * 44) The Knights of the Holy Blade
 * 45) The Knights of Illyria
 * 46) The Knights of the Seven Heavens
 * 47) The Knights of the Burning Flame
 * 48) The Knights of Justice
 * 49) The Knights of the Forefather
 * 50) The Loyal Knights
 * 51) The Knights of Isemis
 * 52) The Honest Knights
 * 53) The Mercantile Knights
 * 54) The Silver Lancers
 * 55) The Wandering Knights
 * 56) The Voyager Knights
 * 57) The Ironclad Paladins
 * 58) The Tranquil Knights
 * 59) The Valiant Knights
 * 60) The Knights of the Dawn
 * 61) The Knights of Saint Serena
 * 62) The Knights of Leore
 * 63) The Knights of the Sanguine Rose
 * 64) The Nightfall Templars
 * 65) The Little Knights of the East
 * 66) The Knights of the North Star
 * 67) The Exalted Knights
 * 68) The Imperial Death Knights
 * 69) The Masked Knights
 * 70) The Knights of the Divine Order
 * 71) The Imperial Knights of the North
 * 72) The Knights of the Northern Keep