Elsweyr

The nation of Elsweyr, home to the Dark Elves, is an independent sovereign union that is known as 'the mixing pot' due to its strange and varied array of species and inhabitants. Despite early troubles with local warmongers and factions, since its independence in 4 4AE the nation has gone on to become a quiet, peaceful, and very prosperous society. They now seek to trouble no one, becoming highly skilled in diplomacy, and are thusly also generally left alone and seen in good faith. Despite this, it's leaders are justifiably weary and, in case of unexpected attack, have amassed the second largest army - the Elsweyr Covenant - in the world, after the empire.

During times of peace, this army roams the continent offering aid and services to towns and villages as they pass, settling quarrels, calming tensions, and providing stable food and job opportunities. Despite their friendly nature though, the Dark Elves have a strong propensity for stealth and cunning, and have been known to use it viciously and without mercy when required. It is said that the war of 3AE between Elsweyr and the Ayleids was won by the Dark Elves through a single elite spy cohort, the Nigh'Thren division, who decimated entire ranks of Ayleid generals and commanders over three bloody weeks that resulted in over 3000 Ayleid deaths. Not a single Elsweyrian death was recorded and the Ayleid's surrendered two days later. For more information see the War of Descent.