[b][i]The Republic of Erimir[/i][/b]
[hider=Nation Status]
[b]Current Leader/Government:[/b] Grand Sheriff Beryl Moss (Elective Republic)
[b]Settlements Owned:[/b] 3
[b]Provinces Owned:[/b] 1
[b]Population:[/b] 179,000
[b]Standing Army:[/b] 
[indent] - <Erimir Infantry>/<450>/<Stationed at Shireguard><Morale 85%>
- <Republic Musketeers>/<500>/<Stationed at Shireguard>/<Morale 95%>
- <Provincial Militia>/<1300>/<Stationed at Shireguard; also stationed in Erimir and patrolling the countryside>/<70%>[/indent]
[b]Population Happiness: 80%[/b]
[b]Imports:[/b] Lumber, Iron
[b]Exports:[/b] Cattle, Gunpowder
[b]Wealth:[/b] Average
[b]Alliances:[/b]
[b]Trade Pacts:[/b] Kingdom of Asax, Kingdom of Belmorn, Kingdom of Scharweilt, Kingdom of Elslen
[b]Cease Fires:[/b] Kingdom of Elslen
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Army Cards
[hider=The Erimir Army]
[i][b]The Army of Erimir[/b][/i]
[b]Current General:[/b] High Sheriff Beryl Moss
[b]Location:[/b] Returning home.
[indent] - <Erimir Infantry>/<450>/<Morale 85%>/<Shields; agile>
- <Republic Musketeers>/<500>/<Morale 95%>/<Gunpowder weaponry>
- <Provincial Militia>/<800>/<70%>/<Poorly trained>[/indent][/hider]

[hider=Shire Militia]
[i][b]The Deputies of the Shires[/b][/i]
[b]Current General:[/b] Sheriff Bartholomeus Falk
[b]Location:[/b] Defending Erimir.
[indent]- <Provincial Militia>/<500>/<90%>/<Poorly trained>[/indent][/hider]

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[center][b][u]Letters to Rulers[/u][/b][/center]

In High Sheriff Moss's absence, the representatives within Erimir's Senate have sent letters to important foreign officials.

[hider=Scharweilt]
To the Esteemed King Laurence III,

We smallfolk of Erimir are glad to hear that our distant friends in Scharweilt are faring well. We hope this secures a lasting bond of trade and friendship between our nations, and that you will remember us in the future should we require aid.

Our humble appreciation,
[i]Jan Janson, Head of the Senate of Erimir[/i][/hider]

[hider=Belmorn]
To the Enlightened Queen Alistine III of Fengarde,

May your fields flourish gentle ruler of the humans of Belmorn. The people of Erimir would be delighted to showcase our republican system to Your Majesty as you requested, and a perfect opportunity races toward us. Court Day is swiftly arriving, and one of the representatives from Ferelle was wounded in the battle with Elslen and cannot make it to the Senate proceedings. With his blessing, we cordially invite you to take his place in the Senate next week to participate in our lawmaking process. You may also watch the court proceedings held by the Provincial Courts in this time, the better to understand our legal system.

We eagerly await your response,
[i]Jan Janson, Head of the Senate of Erimir[/i][/hider]

Finally, upon hearing of the lizardfolk attacks on Fengarde, the High Sheriff sends a messenger to Belmorn informing them that the Halfling army is returning home, but that should Belmorn wish to formally form an alliance with Erimir (and should the Senate agree to such an alliance), the Halflings are willing to march to the defense of their neighbors.

[center][b][u]"It Roared Like Thunder"[/b][/u][/center]

Meanwhile, the first shipments of strong orcish iron have made their way from Elslen to Erimir, and the industrious halflings are already experimenting with its use in weapons. Some new weapon designs are being tested in small numbers, including longer-ranged muskets and some sort of new weapon. While most do not know how far in development this new gun is, those who happened to be in earshot have dubbed it a "thunderer." It is still far from being ready, but rumor has it its destructive force is impressive.

[center][b][u]The Scouts Return[/b][/u][/center]

The scouts sent to the war-torn region of Dara have returned to the borders of Erimir with a few of their number missing. They await the High Sheriff's return in the prosperous forest town of Elmshire.