Crystal Empire

The home of the Crystal Ponies and the Crystal Heart, the Crystal Empire exists in the frozen north, the closest country to the battle site of the Archmagi.

Government
The Empire is run by it's monarch, Queen Quartz.

Geography
The Crystal Empire's boundaries expand far beyond what is usually termed as the Empire. However, this is because the Crystal Heart, an artifact at the center of the city, surrounds the city for a few hundred of miles in a large circle. It projects a barrier that prevents the effect of the cold tundra beyond from reaching the city. The climate inside of the barrier is temperate, and allows for sprawling green hills to exist. Just outside the reach of the Crystal Heart is a mountain range that is home to many crystals with magical properties.

History
Nopony remembers when the Empire was first formed, but there is no doubt that the Crystal Heart was always a key part of the Empire. The harvesting of those crystals, along with the study, was the main business of the Crystal Empire. This came to an end over a thousand years ago with the surfacing of unicorn lich Sombra. Using legendary magic, Sombra corrupted the Crystal Heart and enthralled the populace to do his bidding. His reign came to end at the hands of the Royal Sisters, Luna and Celestia. However, a curse laid by the lich hid the entire Empire for a thousand years, until it was unveiled and Sombra defeated by the Ladies of the Harmony. Since the Scouring, the Empire has remained stable, unveiling new and rare crystals that aided the resurgence of magic.

Population
The Crystal Empire is nearly 99% Crystal Ponies, with very few other ponies living in the area.

Religion
Crystal ponies worship Cadance as their primary god.