Aryvandaar

Aryvandaar was a Sun elf kingdom, also known as the Vyshaantar Empire, that fell during the Fifth Crown War.

First Flowering
The first settlements of Aryvandaar were founded around -23900 DR in the area later known as the High Forest.

Control of Aryvandaar was gained by the clan Vyshaan in -15300 DR, under the leadership of Coronal Ivosaar Vyshaan. The Vyshaanti of Aryvandaar claimed a family link to the ruling family of Miyeritar. They then attempted a peaceful annexation of Miyeritar which was resisted.

Crown Wars
Aryvandaar began the first Crown War by invading Miyeritar in -12000 DR. They also put pressure on Shantel Othreier to accept their rule or suffer the same. By -11800 DR Aryvandaar had fully annexed and occupied Miyeritar though some parts continue to resist. Miyeritar wasn't considered fully conquered until -11300 DR.

In -10900 DR Aryvandaar, now the Vyshaantar Empire, ceased talks with Shantel Otheier and invaded, starting the third Crown War. Around this time the Vyshaan lords gained a secret patron in Malkizid, a fallen solar.

Aftermath
In -3533 DR, the Nether Scrolls are discovered by Finder, a Netherese human, within the ruins of Aryvandaar.

Geography
The boundaries of this forest kingdom were the High Forest in the east and the River Dessarin in the west.