Zimesh

Zimesh is the name of a continental group consisting of Zimesh Nor, Zimesh Sur, and Dron. It is named after the dragonborn Imperator Shey'Zim who ruled for hundreds of years.

History
The continents of Zimesh are home to extremes, both the Surrian Jungles to the south and the Zim Wastes in the frozen north. The rise and fall of civilizations through the continents have reflected social extremes as well.

Early civilization in Zimesh consisted of dragonborn, said to be descendents of the serpents who formed the world after clashing in the Starry Heart. Soon after, the ancient dragonborn created an empire that stretched from volcanic Dron down around the caldera lake in the north and into Zimesh Nor. They subjugated other races and villages under their rule, but were merciful and culturally-minded. The dragonborn empire receded over time and, along with the Tieflings, they are now relegated to Dron alone. In the waning days of the empire, a dragonborn wizard named Shey’Zim declared himself Imperator of the world, leading to the rapid rise and expansion of the empire, followed by its collapse, just as quickly.

The dwarves of Zimesh, while plentiful, found it hard to unify into a cohesive kingdom, but with the recession of the dragonborn, found common ground in empire and expansion, forming the loose collective of city-states known as the Iron Cities. They delved deep and exploited the uncountable resources of Zimesh for their kingdom, eventually leading to their own ruin. The forests of the north could not replenish themselves quickly enough and the land was swallowed by snow and tundra, creating the Zim Wastes.

Imperator Shey’Zim, for whom the continent is named, watched his continent wide empire rise and fall into ruin within his own lifetime dying with regret, but living on as a powerful lich.

The Elves and Gnomes of Zimesh Sur have kept to themselves for the most part, building communal city-states and trade empires throughout the marshy wetlands.