Ostland

Ostland
The Grand Principality of Ostland is bordered to the east by the nation of Kislev, to the north by the Sea of Claws, and to the south and west by the Middle Mountains. Ostland is a realm of damp, creeping mists and shifting shadows, and is covered almost entirely by the dark canopy of the Forest of Shadows. The people of this land have learned to out a rugged life among the ancient trees, clearing patches of land for their farms and settlements, and keeping a watchful eye on the dark depths of the forest.

It military Colors its Black and Yellow, and due to the poor living conditions in Ostland, being at constant raids by, mauraders of the north that pass Kieslev, made the people of these land hardy. The people of Ostland are known in the empire as devout loyal citizen of the empire and followers of Sigmar, but they also are known for their great steadfast, and stubborn nature. Due to their nature the people of the land lived throught the many invasion against the old world, where the dark forest that covers thier land conceal the many great battles fought in it.

Military
The lands of Ostland are the most fruitful land to make a living and as such the people of the lands are hardy folk. The men in the army of Ostland are generally Spearmen, due to the spear being relatively cheap and easy to make, making the Spearmen the general unit used in Ostland province armies. The Ostland Spearmen unlike that of other spearmen in the empire, are more tougher, and stronger, but as their peoples are also stubborn. They are heavily armored and armed, making them elite units comparable to other elite armies of the Empire.

Thier national symbol is a bull

Notable People
- The current Elector Count of Ostland is Valmir von Raukov. He is a hardened and courageous warlord who continually hunts the enemies of The Empire.The eighth son of Valmir von Raukov is Boris von Raukov, who, seeking glory and distinction in the military on his own merit, left Ostland. He is now the Captain of a heavily armoured unit of Nuln Halberdiers. He sports a long goatee beard on his chin. - The Fireloques of Ferlangen are a regiment of Handgunners. They earned the nick-name "The Skull Clubbers" during the Battle of Littered Bones which went on for three days. Once they had run out of ammunition, the regiment fought on for the last day using their handguns as clubs against the Marauder hordes, earning them a reputation for stubbornness even amongst their own countrymen. - Urblab Rotgut's Merecenary Ogres take to the field in Ostland heraldry, including striped breaches. Ostland now has a large Ogre population and later became citizen and are now living in Ostlander family units