Splinter States

Overview

Description

The Splinter States is a collective term for the numerous smaller, independent countries and kingdoms located across the continent of Altazia. These nations were formed in the bloody aftermath of the Splinter Wars, following the collapse of the Old Alliance.

Caught between the massive military and economic might of the "Big Three" powers (Eldemar, Sulamnon, and Falkrinea), the Splinter States survive through a delicate balance of intense diplomacy, shifting alliances, and maintaining formidable, defensive militaries. The invention and widespread adoption of firearms during the Splinter Wars proved that these smaller nations could hold off vast armies of traditional noble mages, permanently changing the geopolitical landscape.

History

Before the Splinter Wars, much of this region was united under the banner of the Old Alliance. However, when Eldemar attempted to aggressively centralize power, these constituent states rebelled. The resulting century-long conflict shattered the alliance and gave birth to the fiercely independent and competitive Splinter States of the modern era.