Holy Kingdom of Harmonia
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The Holy Kingdom of Harmonia (ハルモニア神聖国, Harumonia Shinsei Kuni), known more informally as Holy Harmonia or simply Harmonia, is a large superstate located in the northernmost region of the northern continent. It borders the Dunan Republic to the south and the Grassland to the west.
History
The Holy Kingdom of Harmonia was founded in Solar Year -2 with the overthrow of the Kingdom of Aronia by the hero Hikusaak. The nation would become a powerhouse in the region, home to a powerful military and strong, influential culture. The nation's national policy would become centred around the acquisition of the 27 True Runes. This policy would lead to a large amount of invasions and annexations in Harmonia's history.
The nation is set up that, officially, it is under the absolute rule of High Priest Hikusaak. However, Hikusaak sometimes does not appear in public for great lengths of time and so, in reality, Harmonia's political system is under the influence of the aristocracy. The aristocracy is divided into two factions: the Temple Faction, which supports Hikusaak's absolute rule and the People's Faction with aims for a balance of power between the priesthood and the people.
Harmonia also functions under a strict class system. First-class citizens are pure-blooded Harmonian citizens, distinguishable by their blonde hair and blue eyes. Second-class citizens are citizens from nations and territories that did not resist Harmonian annexation or otherwise proved themselves to be of use to the nation. Third-class citizens are those peoples who resisted Harmonian rule and are now conquered. Human rights are only guaranteed to first and second-class citizens. Additionally, in order to avoid fostering rebellion in third-class regions, children from said areas are taken to Crystal Valley to be raised in accordance with Harmonian values as part of their assimilation policy.
Diplomatically, Harmonia had maintained friendly relations with the Highland Kingdom as the latter was part of Harmonia before being granted its independence. In the Dunan Unification War, reinforcements led by Bishop Sasarai were sent to the region to support the Highland Army in their war effort. However, these troops were decimated by Luc's True Wind Rune, cutting short Harmonian involvement in the conflict.
References
- Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 197, 263