<div class="floatleft">(http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/leagueoflegends/images/e/e3/Demacia_Crest_icon.png/revision/latest?cb=20150602172037)</div><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 48pt;">Demacia</span></span><br/><br/><hr/><br/><div align="center">(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BtQL-HMhMUE/maxresdefault.jpg)</div><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;">The Kingdom of Demacia is located in the western part of Valoran and shares its borders with Shurima. It is known as the human nation standing for virtue among all other human settlements. The residents are always striving to sharpen their bodies and minds in the pursuit of absolute justice.<br/><br/>Demacia is the largest city in the kingdom and is the capital. It is the main center for: politics, culture, religion, the military, economy, and education. The capital shoulders an immense reputation as being the shining beacon of hope for humanity, and as such the nation strives to live up to these expectations through its architecture and clean streets. Towering spires litter the skyline and white stone and marble form its immoderate walls. Flags with the kingdom’s emblem fly high along every parapet of the city. The whole infrastructure gleams with power and nobility.</span><br/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Government</strong></span></span><br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>“Scarlet vow one pledge to king and realm,<br/>When shadows are found,<br/>Arise gilded crown,<br/>True Justice abound”</em><br/>--“Demacia Rising” Slogan</span></span></div><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;">Demacia is a constitutional monarchy where the king serves as the head of state and an elected council serves as the legislative body. While the king is a strong ruler, he is kept in check, at least partially, by the Demacian Council. The current king, Jarvan Lightshield the Third, works earnestly with the council to ensure that the sanctity of the kingdom remains true. Since the rule of Jarvan I, there has never been an attempted coup or rebellion of any kind in Demacia. The king serves not only as the political leader of the country, but also as the commander-in-chief of its military. The numerous territories controlled by the kingdom are known as protectorates.</span><br/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Noble Houses</strong></span></span><br/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;">As a monarchy, Demacia is governed by various royal families regulating the nation primarily as members of the Demacian Council. While many of the noble houses have ruled for generations, they are treated as any other citizen under the nation’s strict laws and are not exempt from them. They may even be treated more harshly under the law as they are meant to serve as shining examples of how Demacian citizens should conduct themselves, publicly and privately.<br/><br/>The noble houses that reside within Demacia are:</span><br/><br/><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>House Buvelle</strong> Lestara Buvelle notably adopted famed musician Sona Buvelle into the family.</li><li><strong>House Crownguard</strong> A paragon family of Demacian service. Garen and Lux Crownguard hail from there.</li><li><strong>House Laurent</strong>A family known for its long line of elite duelists. It is currently headed by Fiora Laurent after she caught her father cheating for a duel and fought him for control over the house.</li><li><strong>House Lightshield</strong> The house of King Jarven III and his son Prince Jarvan Lightshield IV. They have been the royal family of Demacia for centuries.</li><li><strong>House Spiritmight</strong> One of the most influential political forces in Demacia. Notably the prince’s mother Lady Lightshield, formerly Lady Catherine Spiritmight, belongs to this family.</li><li><strong>House Vayne</strong> The famously tragic murder of her family left the controversial figure Shauna Vayne with the family fortune, which she invests in her vengeful crusade against evil creatures and dark magic.</li></ul></td><td>(http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/leagueoflegends/images/f/f4/House_Laurent_Crest.png/revision/latest?cb=20150811001529)<br/>(http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/leagueoflegends/images/9/93/House_Lightshield_Crest_icon.png/revision/latest?cb=20150723185750)</td></tr></tbody></table><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Culture</strong></span></span><br/><br/><div class="floatright">(http://lol.esportspedia.com/w/images/thumb/6/69/JoJ_18.jpg/600px-JoJ_18.jpg)</div><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;">The people of Demacia are driven by their common cause to disseminate benevolence and order for the betterment of all beings throughout Valoran. They view malice and selfishness as a disease which should be expunged from the psyche of humankind. Those who come to Demacia and choose to settle within its borders are expected to share the ideals and virtues of its citizenry. Those who seek personal gain at the expense of others quickly find themselves ostracized…or worse.<br/><br/>Life in Demacia is not one of placid utopian dreams. Since the Demacian people pride themselves as the moral vanguards of Valoran, they adopt a seemingly draconian measure to ensure that their moral code remains the only code by which one may live within the country. Crime in any form is harshly punished: there are no misdemeanors within Demacia. Some detractors of Demacia (who criticize far from the reaches of the nation) claim this as proof of its inherent hypocrisy. Demacians counter this argument by pointing out that their justice system incorporates benevolence and mitigation into its verdicts. No one is punished without fair and just consideration of the circumstances involved. While others may continue to criticize the harshness of Demacian law, the Demacians stand by their convictions.</span><br/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Other Elements of the City</strong></span></span><br/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;">The city has a barracks and a penitentiary. The capital sits next to a natural port overlooking the Conqueror’s Sea with majority of the other towns resting on a plateau.<br/><br/>The <strong>College of Magic</strong> is the main center for magical learning within the kingdom and has produced many a skilled mage such as Luxanna Crownguard, The Lady of Luminosity. <strong>The Golden Round</strong> is a large and lavish theater where royalty goes to watch numerous plays. <em>Magga</em>, a famous actress, once played on its stages.</span><br/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Demacia Rural Region</strong></span></span><br/><br/>The rural towns of Demacia specialize in agriculture and feeding the country. The people live much simpler lives there rather than in the capital and are generally in the lower standings. Quinn is the only known<em>non-city-born</em>to get a high position within the Demacian military.<br/><br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>Golden Crossing</strong> is a small cross north from the Serpentine river’s confluences. Quinn and Valor used it once to track an escaped Demacian prisoner.</li><li><strong>Jandelle</strong> is one of Demacia’s numerous protectorates. This town is described as a perfect and peaceful settlement.</li><li><strong>Needlebrook</strong> is one of Demacia’s numerous protectorates. This town was the first refuge of the famous actress Magga after her previous companions were murdered.</li><li><strong>Uwendale</strong> is one of Demacia’s numerous protectorates. The village was the sight of numerous wyverns, rabid wolves, and bandit attacks, all stopped thanks to an unknown hero.</li></ul><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Wildlife</strong></span></span><br/><br/><div class="floatright">(http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/leagueoflegends/images/5/59/Crag_Beast.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20151202141042)</div><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;">The land and coastal areas are home to several astounding creatures such as the mountainous Crag Beast, dragons, and wyverns. There are also mundane creatures such as bats, ravens, seagulls, and wolves.<br/><br/><strong>Crag Beasts</strong> are colossal bore-like creatures that are often sighted in the country side where they frequently attack Demacian settlements. They adorn large tusks and sharp fangs. Their outer shell is protected by a thick layer of rock-like skin, which protects them from swords, spears, and other weapons. The only place where their skin isn’t thick is their belly region. Their soft skin, inner organs, and blood are blueish in color. Their size ranges from a house to a large tower. Poppy, Keeper of the Hammer of Orlon once saved an entire settlement from one of these beasts.<br/><br/><strong>Wyverns</strong> are reptilians creatures who are members of the dragon family. They are often mistaken for being dragons because of their similar appearance. The distinguishing features of a wyvern is that they only have one pair of limbs and one pair of wings as opposed to the two-paired-limbs of dragons. They are often spotted attacking the Demacian countryside and are a frequent threat to villagers.</span><br/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: times new roman;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Demacia Political Relations</strong></span></span><br/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;"><strong>Bandle City</strong> Demacia shares a relatively good relationship with Bandle City. Poppy, Keeper of the Hammer and the Hero of Demacia has protected its many citizens from harm and is ready to serve her new-found home.<br/><br/><strong>Noxus</strong> Noxian hostilities toward Demacia and vice-versa spans back into the nations’ histories. Having fought at least two wars with each other, the two nations are political, military and ideological rivals, and see each other as threats. The death of King Jarvan Lightshield I at the hands of Sion, A General of Noxus, is celebrated as a national event in the empire. Tensions between the two nations has not changed and will likely never change until one of the two factions surrender.<br/><br/><strong>Freljord</strong> Demacia and the people that now make up Freljord have had a history of conflict, albeit nowhere near as grievous as the conflict between Noxus and the northern barbarian tribes. Both Ashe and Tryndamere have been highly critical of Demacia’s neutrality during Noxus’s Barbarian Pacification Campaigns. In fact, Demacia had been quite protective of its territory, turning away refugees during the campaign’s more bloody episodes. Likewise, Demacia’s northern homesteads were often times targeted by barbarian raiding parties. Both governments have a great deal of diplomatic work ahead of them before they can bridge the gap that spans decades of distrust.<br/><br/><strong>Piltover</strong> Piltover and Demacia may have their differences, but the two nations are on relatively friendly terms. Scientist from the City of Progress are usually welcomed inside of Demacia. However, should the scientists wish to perform experiments there, they must first get clearance from the Demacian officials.</span>