Alfard, The Empire of the Flame
Alfard, as it appears in Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean.
One of the Five Great Nations known for its advanced technology known as Machina, it’s golden buildings, proud citizenry and democratic rule by emperorship.
History[]
Geography[]
Topography[]
Locations[]
Azha Village- The source of the Flame Ice (cooling material) used to run the empire, a poor village that survives by communal living. Aside from Flame Ice, it was also a site for the finest Iron Ores and a major mining village for the empire.
Nihal Desert- Vast and treacherous, this desert stretches from the edge of the empire right to Azha village and all the surrounding area. Filled with sands storms and blistering heat, only a fool would venture there unaided.
Greater Mintaka / Imperial Fortress- Former Alfard capital city, then converted to a massive fortress.
- Emperor's Residence
Dark Service HQ- The headquarters of Baelheit ‘s personal forces The Dark Service.
Culture[]
Government[]
Alfard has been led by multiple Emperors throughout the series, including Emperor Olgan, Baelheit, and Emperor Geldoblame. Alfard has the unique distinction of being a democratic empire.
Notable Residents[]
Trivia[]
- The name Alfard is derived from the star Alpha Hydrae, a star located in the constellation Hydra, which has the traditional name "Alphard" or "Alfard". The name Alfard means "the solitary one" in arabic.
- Alfard is brightest star in the constellation Hydra, the largest of all the constellations in the sky. This may coincide with the fact that in-game, Alfard is the most prosperous of the Five Great Nations.
- Azha is H Eri, meaning "the hatching place"; and Mintaka is Delta Orionis, part of the belt of Orion.
- Lastly, Nihal is Beta Leporis, in Arabic being "quenching their thirst". This seems like a more direct reference to the use of the name Nihal in the game, applied to a desert.