Siran

The Siran Empire is a nation in the world of Elsiya.

Ruled by an emperor, the nation is populated primarily by sun, moon, and wood elves.

Geography
Siran is the southernmost country on the continent. It shares its northern border with Vastai.

History
The empire is perhaps best known for its attempts to conquer the kingdoms of Vastai and Destash, which began several centuries ago. Although a general ceasefire was negotiated a few hundred years ago with Destash and

Siran has been more successful in its colonialist efforts in Destash, having installed a powerful political representative in Destash's government and coerced the kingdom into obeying some elven laws and paying taxes to the empire. Culturally, the kingdom is also

Culture
Siran's imperial conquest has been driven primarily by the sun elf population, who believe that their extended lifespans grant them the moral authority to guide - or rather, rule - the shorter-lived races, under the notion that the sun elves know better. Since the end of the campaigns' martial phases, sun elves have been a much rarer sight outside of the empire.

The moon and woodland elves of Siran are less concerned with conquering the world. However, they do not have the influence needed to change the emperor's will.