Tyderia

Tyderian Village

## Background

Tyderia lies west and south of Nepria to the west of Messan separated, in part, by a vast forest known as the Archwilde. They are bordered on the west by Togrea with a smaller forest known as the Silvanreach. The Tyderians are a nature loving people and seek to live in harmony with nature rather than bend it to their will as most men have done. Their towns and villages are often built in the gigantic trees of the forests. Even their cities are built around and in harmony with their surroundings. They are known for their hunters and woodsmen. They have an affinity towards animals and wildlife and respect all living things. They are most famous for the Tyderian Rangers. This elite order is part of their military and requires the candidate to pass many tests until they are inducted into the unit. They are then rotated through other parts of the military to act as examples. The Rangers are extremely capable swordsmen, archers, and survivalists. Their abilities with a bow are the stuff of legend. Although not unfriendly, Tyderian tend to keep to themselves as a people and as a nation.

## Geography

The Tyderian countryside is largely wooded with smaller areas being open grasslands. These forests have been untouched and house the various towns and cities of Tyderia. The terrain is also filled with lakes and waterfalls with gentle terrain throughout. The forests can sometimes get thick and impassible for outsiders. There is an abundance of life in these forests. There are also areas of the woods that are said to be haunted or filled with evil energy left from ages past.

## Government

Tyderia is a royal monarchy with Isean Eilian as the current king. He is a strict ruler and promotes an almost isolationist policy towards other countries in the Central Kingdoms. This policy has some opponents however. A vocal minority, these people feel that Tyderia should interact and trade more with other nations. Under the king there are Stewards of all the major aspects of the government similar to the Lords that run the Etrian government. They are called Stewards to reinforce the belief the Tyderians have that they are servants responsible for the aspects of the government that they have been put in charge of.

## Economy

The Tyderian economy is fairly robust but does not rely heavily on trade. The people are relatively self-sufficient but they focus on subsistence over trade. Additionally, their cultural views indirectly influence their economy. For example, there is a great deal of land available at their disposal but Tyderians don't herd animals due to their belief of animals remaining wild. Their diet doesn't have a large amount of meat but what they do eat they hunt themselves. Their herbal remedies are considered extremely effective and are sometimes exported. Other items that do make it to other countries for trade include some crafts and sharowood items as well as archery equipment such as bows and arrows. The best examples of all these however still remain inside their nation.

## Defenses

Tyderia has a robust standing army that is known for being fierce and disciplined in combat. While they have no navy they have standard ground troops as well as a mounted cavalry. They are well known for their archers who are considered the best archers in the Central Kingdoms. They are also known for the Tyderian Rangers. They are an elite group within their military that are the best that the Tyderian army has to offer. Stories about them are legendary and hard to believe.

## Notable Locations

### Silvanreach

This lush forest covers the western portion of the nation and runs to the border of Togrea.It is quite dense with some areas being impassible for all but the most skilled Tyderian woodsmen.

### Archwilde

The Archwilde is the largest of the three forests of Tyderia. It covers the eastern border and the northern border. Most cannot distinguish where one forest begins and ends but somehow the Tyderians seem to know. This forest is distinguished by its many interwoven trees.

### Elderwood

The Elderwood in the southern forest and is said to be the oldest for it houses the largest trees. Some of the trees in the Elderwood are too big to be believed. The Elderwood also has a few areas that most Tyderians fear to go. There are legends of old Tyderian cities massacred by the Messanites and the ghosts of those that were killed still roaming parts of the Elderwood.