Yánalâd Empire
Yánalâd Empire (Pronounced Yaah-nah-laid) Elvish for "Vast Lowland" is an empire that spans over most of western Zaccan
The Empire consists of three main states:
Lónandor (Elvish for "Lake-Land") to the north (Capital Duinmeth or River's End)
Neledfalas (Elvish for "Three Shores") to the west (Capital Tovondór Falas or Lowland Coast)
and Astinórë a mix of the to the south (Capital Vershore, derived from Verdant Shore)
The humans who lived there were the Astin, who named the lands after themselves, but when they mixed with the elves they used the word "nórë" meaning "land of the..." mixed with their name to give the name of the region "Astinórë"
Capital of empire: Ostertiëo (originally Ostoertiëo, elvish for "City of Union")
Structure
Central government with smaller state capitals.
Culture
Mages
"Adventurers"
History
3+ nations and cultures, slowly banded together through a mix of conquest, assimilation and fighting common enemies, stronger together.
Demography and Population
Low elves that were once wood elves that mixed with humans
humans
half-elves
Territories
3 states over most of western Zaccan
Military
Largest navy on the continent using 3 coasts to its advantage.
"Adventurers" guild produces top-level combatants that are usually enlisted into the army
Regimented army trained during traditional means.
Technological Level
magic mothafucka!
Trade & Transport
merchant fleets from 3 coasts
trade caravans on roads
Education
schools
"adventurer" academy
military academy
propaganda mills
Infrastructure
Roads & Teleportation circles
"Go-sui er" (Together as one)
Founding Date
-327
Capital
Alternative Names
Vast Lowland Empire, Low Elf Empire, Half Elf Empire,
Leader
Leader Title
Economic System
Traditional
Official State Religion
Location
Official Languages
Neighboring Nations
Related Ethnicities
