Formed in the year 32, Avelamb (pronounced: AV-uh-lam; /ˈævəlæm/), also known as the Timeless Forests of Avelamb, is both the oldest formal country and oldest continuous country of Vereva. It is composed of a tiny island chain in the center of the Central Ocean, equal distance from the three main continents. Populated primarily by the Aelves, it is a communist-like meritocracy led by a group of leaders called the Centurions, the eldest members of the Aelven race. Since the beginning of the Xilliones' War, non-Aelf races have immigrated to and gained citizenship in Avelamb in large numbers for the first time. This has led to bitterness or anger toward non-Aelves through ignorance. While non-Aelves share equal status in Avelamb, they are treated in a condescending manner by Aelves, who view