Ipparaldean

The Ipparaldeans, also known as "Tallmen" are a race from the northern reaches of the Sunset Lands. They are physically imposing and well-educated, and incredibly determined and hold respect for law. They are industrious as well, with their quarries and mines being some of the largest in the world. Their vast resources and drive has led them to establish several empires, with their Sunset Empire dominating the Sunset Lands today.

History
The Ipparaldeans first emerged from the ancient tribes that inhabited the northern Sunset Lands. Warlord Beltza Ipparald, ruling from his fortress at Argenfell, united the northern tribes around 1E114, establishing the Kingdom of Ipparald. Under his rule along with his successors, the Kingdom's military became one of the world's mightiest, and the infrastructure of the kingdom was improved with roads. The Kingdom would expand southward, with King Berd II conquering Amilgarean in 1E189. The Kingdom would reach its height under King Beltza IV, who conquered Redrock and pushed out the Southerners. The Kingdom would fall apart soon in civil war when Amilgarean and Redrock seceeded in the 6th Century, 1E.

Near the end of the 2nd Era, the petty kings and dukes of the Sunset Lands were all conquered by the Aurmori - the Golden Elves. The legendary Apelduun Dolmen would unite the Lands to throw out the invaders, and would sacrifice his life to prevent them from returning. One of his generals, the Ipparaldean Heinrich I, united the northerners once more, and by allegedly making a deal to sacrifice all his male relatives, conquered the Sunset Lands and established the Sunset Empire.