Alvarez Empire

The Albareth Empire (アルバレス帝国 Arubaresu Teikoku) is a large country located in the Western Continent, Arakitashia.

Description
Not much is known about the Albareth Empire, other than its location and government. In year X781, they attempted to wage war on Ishgar's countries in a bid to capture Fairy Tail's most sacred artifact, Lumen Histoire, but halted their invasion after being subjected to the might of Etherion and threatened with Face. The empire has also severed all diplomatic relations with the countries of Ishgar in X783.

Localization
The Albareth Empire is located on the Western Continent. Its exact borders are not known, but it is said to span a large portion of the landmass.

Administration and Government
It is a state in which the current regime is a monarchy, ruled by an Emperor. The current form of the empire was created from the union of 730 Guilds of the continent, who have merged into a single military force of the country. The Emperor also employs a personal guard, composed of twelve strongest Mages of the continent, known as the Spriggan Twelve.