Argland Council State

Argland Council State (アーグランド評議国) is a demi-human nation located northwest of the Re-Estize Kingdom and surrounded by mountains.

Background
The Argland Council State is a state formed by demi-humans two hundred years ago during the era of the Evil Deities. Currently, they live together harmoniously side by side.

In the Web Novel, the demi-humans that are part of this country comprised of marine races like the Sea Lizardmen and Mermen.

While so, the reigning leaders are the Five Dragon Councillors who lawfully set the policies for the nation. The Five Dragon Councillors are said to be very powerful.

On the other hand, this nation focuses on teaching unknown spells born from the wisdom of the Dragons to their magic casters.

The Dark Warrior Arc
The Argland Council State was briefly mentioned by the Swords of Darkness as they listed the various prominent figures in the New World.

The Lizard Man Heroes Arc
While reviewing a map of the New World with Albedo, Ainz commented that Nazarick would have to be careful with approaching the Argland Council State.

The Invaders of the Large Tomb Arc
As Ainz Ooal Gown took control over Eight Fingers, he noted that there was very little information available regarding the Argland Council State except mainly the Re-Estize Kingdom and the Baharuth Empire.

Meanwhile, Workers discussed amongst each other about the strongest individuals they know of so far and one of them stated that it would be the Dragon Lords leading the Argland Council State. When comparing the strength of human warriors, the Workers decided to exclude the swordsmen from the Argland Council State on their list, because they are mostly composed of demi-humans.

After Aura and Mare greeted the Baharuth Empire with their dragons aggressively out of nowhere, someone almost mistakenly thought that there was an arrangement done with some dragon from the Argland Council State.

The Ruler of Conspiracy Arc
When Ainz tried to convince Pluton Ainzach of humans needing to coexist alongside other races, he makes a comparison of that idea to the Argland Council State with its diversity of races living peacefully together.

During a conference held in the Slane Theocracy, it can be said that the reason why their nation has not decided to conquer the Re-Estize Kingdom was that they would then become neighbors with the Argland Council State. Because of their nation's philosophy, the Cardinals fear the possibility of having their nation bordered next to it may lead to a dangerous movement within the people to destroy the Argland Council State.

In fact, the Cardinals considered Argland Council State as a very strong nation since it is being led by the Dragon Lords, but particularly Platinum Dragon Lord who they feared the most.

The Witch of the Falling Kingdom Arc
The Council State was said to be actively negotiating with the Re-Estize Kingdom for a possible alliance to combat the Sorcerer Kingdom.

When King Ramposa III suggested forging an alliance with another country, the one that was mentioned by Zanac during the court meeting happens to be Argland Council State. However, Zanac revealed that the Re-Estize Kingdom have not been successful so far in forging an alliance with that nation. Although they had begun negotiations with the Argland Council State way back just after the battle in Katze Plains had ended, they were still not able to form an agreeable alliance since then. According to Zanac, if they knew about the Re-Estize Kingdom's relationship with the Sorcerer Kingdom having worsened, the chance of rejection would only go up.

Politics
On a brief overview, the management and operation of the nation are administered by a parliamentary system. The parliament is composed of representatives elected from each demi-human race. Holding the ultimate authority are the Five Dragon Councillors who are the permanent lawmakers.

Military Strength
As of yet, there is no concrete knowledge or evidence of the Argland Council State's military background. However, it was noted that this nation is one of the few places where Wild Magic may still be practiced. From the perspective of the Slane Theocracy's Cardinals, they were said to be very powerful, with the Platinum Dragon Lord being among their councilors.

In the Web Novel, the country seems to enlist Dragon Knights in their ranks. As well as the adventurers are mostly comprised of demi-humans. For instance, Panasolei Gruze Day Rettenmaier stated that there were goblins and ogres who reside in their nation.

Slane Theocracy
Slane Theocracy's doctrine promotes the discrimination and eradication of all demi-humans and non-humans. The formation and existence of a nation of demi-humans is seen as a grave threat to the supremacy of humanity. The Slane Theocracy's military has been known to wipe out entire villages of demi-humans in zealous fervor to their doctrine. In the Web Novel, Argland Council State's relationship with the Slane Theocracy is bad, and they both hate each other.

Baharuth Empire
According to Jircniv Rune Farlord El Nix, the Baharuth Empire maintains political dialogue with the Council through its ministry of foreign affairs.

Sorcerer Kingdom
Before the founding of the Sorcerer Kingdom, future Sorcerer King Ainz Ooal Gown grew interested in the Council State and investigated to investigate it. However, he was ultimately unable to spare a reconnaissance force, as Nazarick was under-staffed due to the numerous missions already in play.

Re-Estize Kingdom
After the Sorcerer Kingdom's appearance, the Council State began to make plans to form an Anti-Sorcerer Kingdom Alliance with the Re-Estize Kingdom. While it was developing at a snail’s pace, progress was smooth, and the Kingdom gained the support of one Dragon Lord. However, the Kingdom still needed more time to convince the representatives of the other races. Plus, even if the alliance with the Kingdom falls through, the prospect of an alliance would not be completely ruled out.

Five Dragon Councillors

 * Platinum Dragon Lord
 * Blue Sky Dragon Lord
 * Diamond Dragon Lord
 * Obsidian Dragon
 * Wyrm Dragon

Others

 * Azuth Aindra

Trivia

 * The Argland Council State was one of Platinum Dragon Lord experiments, and has created many strongholds over the years, and experimented with building various communities.