The Crimson Empire

The Crimson Empire is a nation that is ruled out of the city of Stormkeep. It takes up most of the eastern portion of Baelor, occupying the land east of the Endless Peaks, south of the Broken Expanse, west of the Everglenn, and north of the Sunset Sea. It is currently being ruled by Emperor Evander Orwell the II. It's flag has a black background emblazoned with the image of rising, crimson phoenix.

History
The Empire was formed between 803 and 804 AFA, when the city of Stormkeep annexed the other major eastern city-states during the Centennial Conquest. Once Stormkeep's rule was established, there was peace for around 23 years, before the Windheart Rebellion in 827 AFA. The rebellion lasted for less than a year, however, and order was established after the Second Battle of Crowshire.

In 882 AFA, the Empire participated in the 3rd Breach, helping the Elven cities of the Everglenn repel the drow forces that had surfaced in the Broken Expanse. Through this conflict, a strong alliance was formed with the Elven capital of T'Avar. Ebonvale, which sits at the edge of the Everglenn, is often viewed as the gateway to the Elven City-States.

Currently, the Empire is ruled by Emperor Evander Orwell the II, and the Empire is enjoying a golden age of riches. However, there are still those in Crowshire who speak of rebellion, far from the nobility that rules in Stormkeep. Though after 200 years of Imperial rule, there are many who have accepted their role as part of the Empire.

Major Cities

 * Stormkeep, the capital of the Empire, which sits along the Sunset Sea. It is a bustling trading port and cultural center.
 * Davenclave, which sits just east of the Deadwood, a long dead forest full of undead horrors and other dark creatures. It houses the college of the Magicarum, the group of spellcasters that oversee magic use throughout the Empire and guard against necromancy and other dangerous magic.
 * Ebonvale, a city on the edge of the Everglenn. Many elves and half-elves live in this city, as it serves as the last major point between the Empire and the Elven cities within the Everglenn.
 * Fairdale, a city that sits on the banks of the Onyx lake. It was once a city of Half-lings before being annexed by the empire, and their culture is still prominent in the Burrow, a large portion of the city's northern half.
 * Oreville, a mining town that sits at the base of the Shatterback Mountains.
 * Emberfalls, a city that sits between two waterfalls flowing from the Endless Peaks. The city is so named because the iron rich waters have an amber tint to them. It is known for its brick streets, moss-covered buildings, and Festival of Lights that takes place each spring.
 * Crowshire, a city that sits on the edge of a canyon that marks the beginning of the Broken Expanse. It is a militaristic town, once known for their gryphon riders that protected the city from aerial attack.
 * Evergate, which sits at the northern end of the Empire. It sits at the base of a mountain, protecting the only passage by land between the Crimson Empire and the Gith Imperium.