Aryvandaar

Known also as the Vyshaantar Empire, Aryvandaar was a sun elf kingdom that fell during the Fifth Crown War.
==History==
===First Flowering===
The first settlements of Aryvandaar were founded around in the area later known as the High Forest.
Control of Aryvandaar was gained by the clan Vyshaan in , under the leadership of Coronal Ivosaar Vyshaan. The Vyshaanti of Aryvandaar claimed a family link to the ruling family of Miyeritar. They then attempted a peaceful annexation of Miyeritar which was resisted.
===First Crown War===
Aryvandaar began the First Crown War by invading Miyeritar in . They also put pressure on Shantel Othreier to accept their rule or suffer the same. By Aryvandaar had fully annexed and occupied Miyeritar though some parts continue to resist. Miyeritar wasn't considered fully conquered until . 
===Third Crown War===
In Aryvandaar, now the Vyshaantar Empire, ceased talks with Shantel Otheier and invaded, starting the Third Crown War. Around this time the Vyshaan lords gained a secret patron in Malkizid, a fallen solar. The Battle of the Gods' Theater was fought in , one of the greatest and bloodiest battles of the Crown Wars. Over 70,000 elves died as an orc horde fell upon the battling armies of Aryvandaar and Shantel Othreier. Aryvandaar was victorious and occupied the northern half of Shantel Othreier. Aryvandaar fully conquered Shantel Othreier in , after the death of Coronal Ynloeth, ending the third Crown War. Following this, resistance movements sprang up in Shantel Othreier and neighboring Miyeritar. Shortly thereafter the Dark Disaster occurred, and Miyeritar was destroyed by its killing storms. The histories written by the victorious Vyshaanti claim that Miyeritar was responsible. But in reality the high mages of Aryvandaar caused the killing storms.
=== Aftermath ===
In , the Nether Scrolls were discovered by Finder, a Netherese human, within the area once controlled by Aryvandaar.
==Geography==
Aryvandaar encompassed the High Forest, which in the days of the Crown Wars reached the River Dessarin.
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===References===
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