Nieden

Nieden is a continent in the north and central northeastern region of Rathnir. The continent is largely a mix of plains, forests, and mountains, one of the most fertile stretches of land, aside from a few pockets of arid land like the wandering deserts or other bits to the north. Southern Nieden has historically been dominated by the Empire of Escharia and its various successor states, while the northern portion was the domain of the Sterling Crownlands until its collapse, although with both nations being long dead, the continent has since diversified.

However, this diversification has not all been for good, as the declining population and prestige of the nations has led to instability and fragile nations. This is mostly seen in Helmia and Escharia, which have each seen a lineage of successor states continually collapsing and reforming, and each was vassalized by a major Eldham power in late 2021, marking a turning point in Rathnir-Eldham relations.

Simulami has notably averted this trend, keeping the continent stable and minimizing intra-regional conflict to a minimum, thanks to its strong military, good alliances, and close friendships with Escharien, Najer, Gertonian, and other nation leaders. Unlike many other continents, most threats to Nieden nations come from outside rather than their neighbors.

=Overview=

Current

 * Soleannan Imperium


 * Simulami Empire


 * Emirate of Najer


 * Second High Kingdom of Daelyria


 * Grand Sultanate of Alamayn


 * Kyydrosil


 * Holy Kingdom of Gertonia

Former

 * Sterling Crownlands and its successor states:
 * Baykonia (formerly, now Daelyria)
 * Owyddnorr (formerly, now Daelyria)
 * Paludis (formerly, now Alamayn)
 * Lumeno (formerly, now Alamayn)


 * Empire of Escharia and various incarnations:
 * Aesperium Niedea (formerly, now Soleannen Imperium)
 * Denumain/Solea-Audal (formerly, now Soleannen Imperium)
 * Third Empire of Escharia (formerly, now Soleannen Imperium)
 * Fourth Empire of Escharia (formerly, now Soleannen Imperium)


 * Simulami states
 * Order Müvielle (formerly, now Simulami)
 * Floramia (formerly, now Simulami)


 * Other:
 * Khuzdurin
 * Kingdom of Nieden

Subcontinents

 * Helmia
 * Xand