Aesperium Niedea

The Aesperium Niedea (Formerly the Soleannen Empire of Escharians) is a group of states located on the continent of Nieden. It is largely populated by Niedene and those who believe in Soleannen, containing a large chunk of the Escharian Empire's former territory. The name Aesperium came from the surname of Saint Arminius who ruled over Escharia (SikkeOst), while Niedea came from the continent of Nieden.

Geography of Aesperium Niedea
Escharia, Suderen, and Soleanna: Old Escharia's home region is dominated by volcanic mountains, lush fields, and towering forests. The country had a large animal population, especially in wolves and sheep which can be found over. The northern reaches are dominated by swamps inhabited by many creatures such as wolves and boar. The forests of Escharia sport a high population of foxes which led to a lack of rabbits in the country. The Oceans off of Lileanen and Litoci are very warm but this changes when one heads south towards Rieds and Mladupol. The plains of what used to be Vorpedorf, Pferdburg, Junea, Litoci, and Neurun are very fertile which allowed the nation to host a very good food production. In contrast to this, the country experienced harsh falls and winters with blizzards often ravaging the land. In summer the country was known to possess a lot of precipitation due to large cold fronts from the east clashing with the warm west. There are many volcanic pockets and hot springs such as the caves outside of Litoci (Castrillo) which accustomed to be a popular tourist spot for old Escharian citizens.

Nieden Valley and Argentor: As one advances to the north, they encounter a much colder region dominated by chilly forests in the Vale'du'nor (Nieden Valley) with cold swamps joining them. In addition to this the fields around Welhafne (Wealthhaven) possess chilly autumns with mild summers, though noticeably chillier than in Soleanna or Escharia. This however contrasts to the warm plain around Huwaldorf which has a climate more similar to Escharia as a whole.

Egalia: When one gets to Egalia, the climate remains similar to the Vale'du'nor as it is bordered by a cold sea and hemmed into colder mountains and forests like the Nieden Valley. The mountains at the border with the Nieden Valley are incredibly cold often having severe storms in the area. This area is not as Volcanic as the Eastern part of Nieden and generally as cold as northern Nieden, which makes the soil less fertile but still productive nonetheless when the Thadians give their hands up to the job. Southern Egalia is often Warmer than Nieden due to bordering the warm sand of Theionikos. The area by Alexandria has the most productive farms.

Tessel: The climate of Tessel demonstrates cold highlands in the west, and a warm eastern forest.

History of Escharia
The Escharian Empire had a long history, stretching across many continents. It culminated in the destruction of the Empire during the Ascension. Following this many successor states popped up that were dominated by spirits who protected the land until Valerian took over many of these states to form Niedea.

Pax Niedea Era
The Aesperium Niedea was formed uniting the Estates under Imperator Aesperii Zelorm who later took the name Imperator Valerian | Aesperii, After the death of Cardinal Jol, following the traditions of Escharia Valerian, appointed Samael SoulEater as Cardinal of the Church who pushed for more unification and strengthening of bonds between the Church and Aesperium at this time Aesperium was also declared as the true Soleannen State and the Successor to the Soleannen Empire, there we some troubles, after the death of estate prince and grand chancellor of the Aesperium Athel, his Estate tried to declare war on Floramia and was swiftly crushed by United Aesperium Forces lead by Valerian The End of Unterrech was carried out and peace was truely restored to Nieden, with the Church in safe hands, Valerian having stopped and removed any opposition and Niedea being the true Soleannen State, it was the start of a golden age for Niedea. Aesperium Niedea was officially renamed the Soleannen Empire of Niedea by Emperor Valerian, opening a new age in for the nation.

The Second Trillium War
At the beginning of the Second Trillium War, the Emperor would express his support for Bardonia against Southern Invaders, due to Niedea's Membership in the Allium Alliance.

It was at this time it is believed that Emperor Valerian communed with St. Arminius, envoy of Borealis, the god of war, who said- My Children, I speak for Ivoras, God of War. The Escharians have fought in the same situation as you, we stand with you from the Luminarium. You are as Escharian. You will fight for our homeland so that the Niedene may be free another day. This is a Holy War! You will join us one day, but before you join us make sure you send as many of the enemy as you can to the Immerium. You will show the world who the Niedene are and you will bleed our Niedene blood so we may keep and retake our occupied Niedene lands. Ave Niedea, Ave Selt-Escharia! This announcement would lead to the the nation officially renaming to Soleàn Irastre de et Escharii (Common: Soleannen Empire of the Escharians)

However, the vast degree of toxicity from Third Rathnir Coalition, combined with a lack of incentive, led to the Empire issuing a joint statement with the Huitca Federation announcing both state's withdraw from the conflict. While some citizens did participate in The Battle of New Dorasterrock, they had been given orders from both Imperial and Military leadership to withdraw from the city before the conflict began.

Religion and Culture
The people of Escharia were almost always of the Niedene Race and the Soleannen Faith.

Escharians valued Honor very highly and this is reflected in their collection of artifacts and texts. The speech of Emperor Severie von Aspach during the Turtlonian Wars titled The New Dawn speaks to Honor, Loyalty and Glory.

Artifacts of Escharien are spread throughout Rathnir:
 * Blade of Escharia (currently held by Valerian of Niedea)
 * Ceremonial Sword of the Emperor (Destroyed in the first Yimmu Audal war.)
 * The Imperial Soleannan Standard