[hider=Heavenly Empire of Yllendthyr --- WIP][center][color=0054a6][h1][b]Heavenly Empire of Yllendthyr[/b][/h1][/color][img]http://i.imgur.com/0GwFbHM.png[/img][color=0054a6][h3][b]Menel Ndor en'Yllendthyr[/b][/h3][/color][/center]

[color=0054a6][b][h2]Nation Intro[/h2][/b][/color]Menel Ndor en'Yllendthyr (Heavenly Empire of Yllendthyr) is an ancient empire ruled by elves. Used to be an isolationist country which then suddenly grew into a major colonial and marine power. In spite of that Yllendthyr is past their prime and with the new century they were stuck with a number of issues. This might change in the future as currently Yllendthyr is undergoing changes and rapid modernization, attempting to reclaim their old spot in the world.

[color=0054a6][b][h2]Geography[/h2][/b][/color][hider=Map Claim][IMG]http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp25/willyvereb/PP/Yllendthyr.png[/IMG]
[/hider]Aside from the mainland of Yllendthyr (darker blue) the Empire has a number of vassals and colonies. For starters they are in personal union with their neighbors, the Galhonore Commonwealth. The two countries are separate entities but they share ruler.
In addition several island states became Yllendthyr's vassals, technically independent yet under the empire's control. Lastly Yllendthyr also took various colonies in the New Continent, albeit some of these declared independents and are no longer under their rule.

[color=0054a6][b][h2]History[/h2][/b][/color]Yllendthyr is an ancient culture with roots that can be dated back to what others describe as the ancient times. Elves were the first sentient creatures of Arda, blessed with grace and capabilities to be apex predators. Unlike humans who were struggling against the forces of nature the elves learned to live with it. Consequently they had little incentive to develop beyond the bare necessities. Thousands of years passed and elves still continued their hunter-gatherer lifestyle while humans made kingdoms and empires. Elven perception of time radically differed from that of humans. They were content to live in their isolated forest communities while entire human nations surrounded them. Yet eventually clashes between humans and elves were inevitable. While elves were viciously effective with the advantage of home ground their isolated tribes were met with superior numbers and weapons. For the first time elfkind learned war which had yet unprecedented effect. In the following centuries the humans murdered and displaced countless elves. Untold number of tribes were lost along with their language thus all their culture and history. Some claim these frightening news forced elfkind to develop writing. The fleeing elven tribes banded together with their neighbors and strengthened their relations, forming the first nations. The precursor of Yllendthyr was one of these.

The ancient times continued being painted with bloodshed as the emerging elvish nations fought no holds barred wars of vengeance with the neighboring races. The Sotoa Peninsula was perhaps the most notable, birthing more than a hundred elvish grand tribes. Their success can be attributed to their numbers as well as taming and breeding a mighty mount, the Gryffhn (Griffon). Conquering the skies with their griffon riders the elvish tribes rapidly grew into a menace. Among them Yllwé was the most warlike by far, growing with each spring. As time went on the wars of revenge transformed into rush for conquest. Elvish territories grew and thus the requirement of manpower. Humans were no longer just slain when opportunity was present but turned into their slaves. By the early middle ages the Wstern Sotoa Penisula was dominated by 27 elvish warlords and their enslaved masses.
(To be continued...)

[color=0054a6][b][h2]Society[/h2][/b][/color]TBA

[color=0054a6][b][h2]Economy/Industry[/h2][/b][/color]TBA

[color=0054a6][b][h2]Military[/h2][/b][/color]TBA
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Just getting the basics down for now. Yeah, I haven't worked on this since I posted it in the interest thread. Got busy.

Anyways.
[@LokiLeo789]This is my nation idea. Will expand on it later.