Myrina

Myrina (demonym - Myrinese) is an island chain nation located on the southernmost cusp of the Northern Depths. Myrina was founded during the Shattering, where the Horde of Giants broke off into smaller tribes across the world. The Myrinese and the Northern Himvaran are the only Giant nations that survive today, the others have either organizationally dissolved or were conquered into extinction.

First known as the Mhyr Tribe, the populous of Myrina were originally native to An El but migrated south by boat during the Shattering. This journey lead the tribe around the northern realm, meeting great resistance from a slew of ancient cultures. Eventually, the tribe settled on the land of Myrina however, due to the sailing practice they had naturally gained, they were able to slay the monsters guarding its coasts and call it home.

Myrina was brought into prominance across the realm by Rhena, an admiral and stateswoman who was called the First Citizen. Rhena is an intensely controversial figure because of her clear willingness to accept influence from other cultures as well as men, causing ire from her bigoted countrywomen. However, she brought about a renaissance in terms of culture, political advancement and military organization, turning her squabbling gaggle of clanswomen into a robust nation upon the world stage.

Art
Taking inspiration from Eratine sculpture, the Myrinese have developed their own school of the artform. Myrinese sculpture is characterised by two factors, its fluidity and its bombast. Myrinese sculptures are usually made to resemble the ocean itself, often having dynamic, liquid-like poses when people are portrayed. Moreover, portraying crashing foam, lapping waves or even typhoons in stone is common background decoration.

Navy
Myrina has come as far as it has on the back of its navy, not its army. The Myrinese are not known for their phalanxes, their brilliant land-cavalry or their Generals, but it proves difficult to find greater quality warships and admirals than Myrina.

Hierarchy

 * Grand Sea Marshal - Commands the Navy
 * Sea Marshal - Commands a Fleet

Fleets
Currently, the Myrinese Navy includes seven fleets, each named after a god in their pantheon.

Citizen Circle
Surrounding the heart of the capital of Regnos is one of the architectural wonders of the world, the Citizen Circle. This was originally a colossal defensive wall encircling the centermost structures of the capital. However, after the death of Rhema, a colossal statue of her was erected at the front gate, along with an inscription of her deeds. Over the cycles since, this wall has become a gallery of the nation's greatest citizens and leaders. Currently, the Citizen Circle includes: Rhena, Sidonia,

Famous Myrinese

 * Rhena - "First Citizen" Founder of Myrina
 * Azura - "Empress of the Sea" Admiral