The Bitterlands is one of the proudest nations on the continent of Yludel. Heavily founded on agriculture, The Bitterlands is found in the Bitterplains, a stretch of land in mid Yludel made up of plains and grasslands. The Bitterlands’ borders fall short of claiming every bit of the Bitterplains, but the nation still lays claim to any plain that contains Bitterwheat, a sour variant of wheat that lasts longer and produces a very distinct taste.
Bread made with Bitterwheat is highly valued outside of the Bitterlands, to the point where other countries have attempted to start farms within their borders; but it has never seemed to stick anywhere outside of the Bitterplains. The sun, as well as Bitterwheat, can be found on the flag of the Bitterlands, due to their importance to the nation. Most citizens of the Bitterlands worship Gods and Goddesses of the sun, the harvest, and agriculture.
After the first king Adr formed the capital, cities began to sprout in other spots in the Bitterplains; when the king decided to claim all land in the name of the family, these other settlements demanded independence, the king gathered an army, and crushed the opposition into loyalty. Ever since, the The borders of the Bitterlands have encompassed any land touching Bitterwheat, and they would rather burn an entire field of it that see it fall into another nation’s borders. Adr went down in history as a great leader and even ascended to near God status, many view him as the sovereign protector of wheat and the plains.
The Bitterlands’ army may not be as impressive as Ohnk, but they do have quite a large one. Still, their army is very well trained and the nation is very proud of it. The nation is generally cautious around outsiders, viewing them as intruders who wish to upset their natural order. Those who seek war against the nation are in for a long and hard battle, the army is large and well trained, and willing to die for their king and their land. The people of the Bitterlands have long been at odds with the people of Seaclaid, a feud that dates back to the time of Adr. The two are on hostile terms and constantly bicker when brought together, if one even manages to do so. They also have ongoing feuds with the Moufi, and the people of Earthfjord, for various reasons.