The newest kingdom to emerge in Edar, Malkier was once part of Manetheran before it rebelled against the crown. Nearly 500 years ago Manetheran underwent a civil war in which the Brynjar family attempted to overthrow the Erland dynasty.
Erik Coldwind, a jarl from the northwest, refused to participate in the rebellion, instead gathering other neighboring jarls to him in an attempt to secede from Manetheran and its perpetual civil wars. After winning the ensuing war against the King Brynjar, whose armies were weakened from having recently seized the crown of Manetheran, Malkier established its government as a democratic republic with representatives directly elected by the people and led by the wisest representative among them.
As for Malkier’s culture, it remains nearly identical to that of Manetheran. The inhabitants of Malkier are among the toughest and most rugged people in all of Edar. Its high elevation makes nearly the entire nation a frozen wasteland, with a small amount of fertile land and a constant layer of snow covering the ground. Many would consider their culture barbaric due to its lack of focus on material possessions or scientific knowledge, however this is simply because most Malkieri spend all of their time simply trying to survive.
• Government: Democratic Republic
- One representative is elected from within each city and village of Malkier, who gather in Coldwind City to vote on matters of governance. This body is led by an individual elected by the representatives.
• Leader: Chief Councilor Thysson Gunnar.
• Capital: Coldwind City
• Environment: Arctic Tundra, Icy Steppes, Wet Tundra
• Population: 350,000
- Human: 72%
- Elven: 4%
- Dwarven: 20%
- Gnomish: 4%