Carnelia

Carnelia was formerly a southern region of Slate called the Carnelian Estates. A group of aristocrats decided to self-govern rather than be ruled by an Empire that was not responding to their needs.

The region is ruled by 12 to 14 Counts called the "Council of Counts." Each Count represents one of the aristocratic families that decided to leave Slate.

The declaration of independence was bloodless as the Council of Counts used political favors and resources to negotiate their independence.