Empire of Escharia

Overview and Founding Legend
Etscharien, (also known as the Eastern Empire, Escharien, and Esaria) is a state in the Northeast of the world of Rathnir. Etscharien is a nation dominated by the Nieden Peoples. The capital of the nation is Kaiserslicht (Light of the Emperor). The empire claims legitimacy as a successor to the ancient Soleannan Empire, which they claim to be restoring.

Etscharia was founded when the Chieftain Auberon I united the Etscharian tribes in a long war of unification. The final battle took place and on the ruins of the battlefield a great planned capital would sprout, this place would become Lileanen (Later Kaiserslicht). The government was quite decentralized due to the culture and government, which allowed the children of defeated nobles to be sent home and govern their ancestral lands as vassals. Several years later Auberon would die from an Ogre while on a hunting trip. He would be succeeded by his son Dietrich I who would start his reign by abolishing the old tribal system and establishing a feudal one and adopting the title Emperor of the Etscharii. Dietrich would go on to force the realm to adopt primitive infrastructure, newly developed construction methods, and a standardized script for writing. After Dietrich's death, several Emperors ruled without getting much done until a new emperor ascended, Siegfried von Aspach (Soleannen Name: Arminius Silvarii) In time the arts and culture of the capital would permeate throughout the realm due to the capital and empire's growth under Siegfried.

Towns of Etscharien

 * Kaiserslicht
 * Batavia (Now part of Kaiserslicht)
 * Schloss Schwarzstein (Now part of Kaiserslicht)
 * Castrillo
 * Annwnn
 * Vorpedorf
 * Fernheim (Colony)
 * Pferdburg

Wars Involving Etscharien

 * The Turtlonian Wars (10/1/2020-10/8/2020)
 * The Poaching of Turtlonia (10/1/2020)
 * The Prelude Raid (9/30/2020)
 * Etscharien-Yimmu-Audalian War (10/2/2020)
 * The Final Turtlonian War (10/8/2020)
 * The Escharian Civil War (10/4/2020-10/7/2020)

Lore Pertaining to Etscharien

 * The New Dawn
 * The Soleannen Religion
 * The Niedene

Cultures and People
The primary culture and people groups fall within the Nieden people group.


 * Etscharii
 * Riede: The Riede people come from the swamps and coasts of the Escharian home region, they are renowned for their sailing and fishing.
 * Hocii: The Hocii come from the forested hills of the Escharian home region and are renowned for their bravery and fighting.
 * Niede: The Niede come from the lowlands and river valleys of the Escharian home region, they are known for establishing the new Empire and for their Capital of Kaiserslicht.
 * Solarii:
 * Variscii: The Variscii are from the Soleannan home region and are known for founding the Soleannen Empire which preceded the Escharian one.
 * Amenner: The Amenner are from the land between Soleanna and Escharia and are known for their cuisine and trade skills.
 * Wolinn:
 * Annwe: The Annwe are from the southwestern reaches of the empire's forests and are known for their loyalty and capital.
 * Wendiwie: The Wends are from the southeastern part of the empire and are known for their use of axes in war.

Symbols of Etscharien.
The Wolf and Eagle are national animals. The Eagle is a symbol of Solaris, while the wolf symbolizes the bond between the people and their social hierarchy. The Water Lily and Lily of the Valley are the national flowers/plants of the nation and as such are highly revered by the people.