Esip

Esip is a nation on Alterra located along the northernmost coast of the the continent of North Zelmaya. A tsardom, Esip was founded after the fracturing of the kingdom of Orden during the First War of Succession. The largest of the Five Kingdoms, Esip borders all four of her sister kingdoms. Novograd is the country's capital and largest city; other major cities include Remnica and Sanova.

Stelvek Tundra

 * &rarr; Main article: Stelvek Tundra.

The Stelvek Tundra dominates much of the northern region of Esip. Bleak and relatively lifeless save for a few small settlements, it is said that some scattered, nomadic tribes of Giants still eke out a meager existence along these barren plains.

Dragonspine Peaks

 * &rarr; Main article: Dragonspine Peaks.

The Dragonspine Peaks is a large mountain range that acts as Esip's southern border, separating the country from Caltalla and Oskaria.

Environment
The climate of Esip is similar to that of real world's Central Europe and Western Europe. The far north of the country is a frigid tundra, while the rest of the country consists of boreal taiga and temperate steppes.

Demographics
Esip is comprised of predominantly humans. There is a significant population of goliath within Esip's borders, though most live in autonomous nomadic tribes and clans. The Dragonspine Peaks are home also to a collection of dwarven enclaves, though they are few in number.

Politics
The Tsardom of Esip follows the rule of Tsar Alexei Dragunov. Alexei claims right to the throne of Ord by way of his mother, Hanna, the fourth grandchild of Good King Omund. He also claims sovereignty of the Kingdom of Orden by right of Divine Appointment, claiming the goddess Tiamat appeared to him in a dream and gifted him the knowledge by which he might reclaim the throne. Alexei Dragunov succeeded his mother as tsar in the year 6E 531.

During the Second War of Succession, Esip has been allied with the Marches of Helheim and declaritive enemies of Caltalla, Ezte, and Oskaria.