From the lore database, compiled by Indexer from forum posts.
America-North was established in 200 AI on the coast south of Cropoturgia's port Western Welcome and declared independence in 277 AI at the start of the Gresk civil war. It grew into a maritime republic and North Sea trading centre. Capital Port Maverick (coastal); second city Boravia (inland). For the last century it has been ruled by the Board of Directors (heads of all significant companies); the Head of the Board is elected every 10 years — currently Hekkan Rast. Strongly anti-leftist; tight internal security.