The Madrane Empire is the largest country on Espiria. It's start as a smaller city state did not hinder it from growing into a military powerhouse. The Great Espirian Mountains provide excellent defense against other Espirian nations, though also prove to be an equal deterrent to them. The Republic of Samaria has maintained independence because of the mountain range, adding fuel to the fire of Doru Madrane's rage. Long ago, as a symbol of the Madrane line, red maples were planted across the empire, and forests of black pine were planted for ritual temples.