Esharat

Esharat is a country in southwestern Alutra. The Gulf of Eshar lies to the southeast of Esharat, with Ventora bordering to the east, Velorenkya to the north and west, and Haksarad to the south.

Covering an area of 1849932 km2, Esharat had a population of 118,211,780 at the 2021 census.

History
The Montañan Confederation in what is now Ventora sought to expand its territory in 955 by seizing lands in eastern Esharat. Ventorans controlled portions of eastern Esharat over the next several centuries but their hold was always somewhat nebulous.

In 1041, Ventora's King César granted the holdings in eastern Esharat a status as tributaries, similar to Watanese tributary status to Ventora at the time. The move quelled most of the popular uprisings though it did not end the Eshar desires for independence.

Ventora relinquished most of its Eshar holdings with the Release from the Charter in 1740. Ventora retained the Eshar "hook", a portion of fertile land that juts into Esharat from today's Ventoran duchy of Escariche.

Second World War
During the Second World War, Velorenkya sent military forces into Esharat to "secure the election". This resulted in Haksarad countering with forces of its own. In response to what it perceived as as clear threat on its borders, Ventora joined the fray on the side of Haksarad and the Alliance forces. This became significant as a major portion of the Central Front.