Yarjaeryn

Yarjaeryn is located in central Im-Tanyn, flanked by the Tengu and Bakerai mountain ranges which separate it from Otayana and Danczhuun, respectively.

Dotted with sacred sites like many of the other countries of Im-Tanyn, Yarjaeryn is known for the many clerics and magicians that hail from its lands. Most prestigious is the fabled Uesaga Institute -- a female-only academy of magic alleged to be located in the country's easternmost region.

Yarjaeryn's capital is Zintora, just a few miles south of the Tengu mountains.

History
Yarjaeryn was founded largely by draconid and dwarven pacifist clans, who sought to carve out a region for themselves unbothered by Otayana or the northern countries of Im-Tanyn. Ultimately, they chose the difficult-to-breach stretch of land between two of the large mountain ranges on the continent, slowly but surely forcing stray army units from surrounding nations out.

Currently, Yarjaeryn still prefers to stand as a neutral party in times of conflict, but overall has a much friendlier relationship with other countries of Im-Tanyn than it did in its foundational years.

Governance
The Yarja Judicial Circle serves as the ruling body of the country, and consists of six experienced lawmakers and a Chief Justice who serves as a speaker for the Circle. The Chief Justice additionally holds the ability to call the Circle to meetings and dismiss them at will. Currently, a human mage by the name of Mioraz Altiore serves as the Chief Justice of the Yarja Judicial Circle.

Humans, dwarves, draconids, gnomes, halflings, and elves are permitted to serve as Justices of the Circle; however, of these races, an elf has not yet been chosen as a Justice.

Cities

 * Cimbada
 * Goyaan
 * Zintora

Towns

 * Apis