The Ynnic Empire was a Ruinborn state in North Aelantir. It was dominated by Ynnic Ruinborn Elves who lived along the Ynn River's central valley, while the outer tributaries were inhabited by tribal Ruinborn regarded as warmongers and barbarians (Buycev in Ynnic language).
The Ynnic Empire never controlled the entire watershed of its namesake river, instead alternating between projecting influence over its Buycev neighbours, or fighting off their raids. The Ynnic Empire can nonetheless boast nearly six centuries of rule, as well as being the largest and most populous Ruinborn nation for much its existence.