Bartimean Empire

The Bartimean Empire is a large and powerful state located in Central Sirotha Regie. Just east across the Vizlean Sea from the Republic of Vizle, Bartimea has carved out a vast territory stretching from the Sea in the west to the frontiers of the Orcish Confederation in the east. Its northern frontier lies on the Northern Wastes, south of Astrijan and southwest of Fort Necessity. Bartimea's southern boundary is with the Kingdom of Hastoice.

Diplomacy
Bartimea's foreign policy is dominated by its struggle against the Orcs in the south, and its desire to expand its soft influence over smaller human countries. In the east, Bartimea props up a vassal state called the Republic of Ofrar. This highly fortified region serves as a buffer against Orcish raids and incursions. In the northeast, the pseudo-independenct Orcish tribes of Staz Amaz Bajrak pose a continual threat to the Bartimeans. Astrijan alternates its position, typically preferring a tense neutrality to both the Orcs and Bartimeans, but at time it has lapsed into the power of one or the other, and raids have ensued.

Bartimea has a longstanding and successful alliance with the Republic of Vizle, which originated with the Du Vizle family before it came into power. As a result of longstanding diplomatic and trade ties, Vizle has even acquired a number of trading posts on the Bartimean coastline. In times of need, Vizle has supplied troops and money to finance Bartimea against the Orcs, while Bartimea has helped Vizle against the Kingdom of Golcash.