Ulriec

The Bulwark of Ulriec is a former region of the empire that was granted independence in 5453TIC. The country is led by the elusive leader Irene Henrike.

Geography
The country itself is in the far north of the continent, as such it has arctic weather, with it's warmest part being the peninsula (this is where it's capital lies) closest to the island of Ruinma in the Vallum Empire. It is very sparse and the south has taiga trees while the north is filled with wild life and not many cities.

Politcal System
Due to Irene's beliefs that having the right to vote would create disobedience, she has completely abolished all politics and she rules by herself. However it is an survival of the fittest as the country only awards the strongest who cheats their way through life, backstabbing neighbors etc. It's citizens are kept in check by the DDA ( Die Dunlken Angestellten). All of the population above the age of sixteen can be and is reversed as a solider when in emergency situations

History
The Bulwark of Ulriec was first settled by the Vallum Kingdom after the schism split the kingdom in two, but it's peoples were quickly subjected to the teachings of Tohovok and his new religion. As such when the two reunifed; it was a loyal bedrock of the empire. Due to this; it's extreme version of Tohovokiism remained embedded in the culture of the region. It gained the northern panhandle after the Mierchentian tribes were moved to Mierchent.

However in 5453, the Valllum Empire was shake up by the Mierchent rebellion and Ulriec was granted independence in an election held in the region. However; this led to the rise of Irene Henrike, a former general of the Vallum Army seized control of the capital, effectively shutting down the fragile country and turning it into a bulwark for her own paranoia. To his day; it is rumored that Irene is still alive and rules over a country that has grown up their whole lives, worshiping her.