Athalea (City)

Athalea is the capital and largest city of the Empire of Athalea, located on the eastern coast of the island of Kalenia. It is one of the largest cities on the Continent, and the single largest city on the Great Gulf.

History
Athalea was founded by the Empire of Antipoross in 16904. It quickly grew to be the most prosperous Antiporosian colony, prompting the Antiporosian crown to enforce higher taxes and tariffs on the colony. This led to Athalea siding against the Queen in the Antiporosian Civil War, declaring itself an independent empire when the Antiporosian Loyalists defeated the opposition. Antipoross attempted to reclaim the city in 17036, but Athalea managed to defeat them in the Battle of the Red Fields. In 17038, Antipoross signed the Treaty of Thelsod with Athalea, ceding the cities of Caddock Harbor and Espiral, and recognizing Athalea's independence.