Zyvash

Zyvash is a mountainous country, located on the eastern coast of the Mainland. Once famed for it's quartz mining, Zyvash is now a place used often as the subject of many stories and considered a prime example of why not to trust Elven folk. Zyvash is composed of two major regions, Scythia and Zyvik. Scythia is north of the Scyth Desert, and Zyvik is located east of the desert.

Early History
Zyvash was founded by the joining of three tribal groups: The Navoricks, the Krolesk'Kans, and the Navishk. Eventually they were joined together by Thorvold The Navigator. Though the union was shortly lived, as the War of The Trickster broke out. Finally King Thainbold united Zyvash. Under a king Zyvash became a powerful kingdom, taking over the Eastern Peninsula. During this time a guild was founded, known as the Mazhenic Order.

Though after seven kings, the line of Thainbold was ended. Sybil The Wise then became King. Thus marking an end to the early histories.

Middle History
Under the rule of Sybil The Wise, records were kept of all things. The records were of course hidden in secret libraries. Sybil The Wise also built the first Nether Portal in Zyvash, eventually going through it himself to bring back a material known as 'Quartz'. However he forbid others from entering.

Saranthol The Learned was the son of Sybil, and became king upon his father's death. Saranthol allowed the entry into the Nether, and within months the kingdom was decorated with Quartz. Streets were made of Quartz, even whole buildings. The material caught the attention of even outsiders. International trade began. Saranthol began the College of Unnatural and Supernatural Arts, as well as establishing the Mage's Guild of Zyvash.

Further information of Zyvash during this time is not known. Some foregin historians have come to agree that there were nearly a dozen kings between this time and when the Elven Takeover of Zyvash took place.

Modern History
Zyvash is now under the control of Elven folk. Though politically stable, there is still much guerrilla fighting in the many valleys and vales of the peninsula. Many of the guerrilla fighters want to see the return of their kings to the throne, however the elven folks have other plans. Currently only those whom have sworn loyalty to the Archon of Zyvash are allowed into the Capital, as well as being allowed into colleges and centers of learning.