Qoolia has the dubious distinction of being the youngest nation in Ihlathi (along with Yalhamir), having formed in 1305 as part of the treaty that ended the Galtean War. While Qoolia maintains positive relationships with other formerly-Galtean states (Yalhamir and neighboring regions of the Lodogo Confederacy), its border with Altruscia remains a source of constant tension.

Although Altruscia was the clear victor in the Galtean War, outlying provinces of Altruscia that had been under occupation at the time of the Treaty of Olisham used the opportunity to break from the economic shadow of Fort Innana. Since 1485, the emergence of open (if slow) conflict between Sorovia and Yalhamir has put Qoolia in a difficult position – Qoolia relies on Yalhamir as its strongest ally against a potential attempt at reconquest by Altruscia, but commitment of material and troops directly to Yalhamir risks opening up a disastrous two-front war if Altruscia were to invade.

This delicate situation has created something of a renaissance for international intrigue in Qoolia, which now relies heavily on its agents (diplomatic and otherwise) abroad in the other nations of southern Ihlathi to maintain sufficient pressure on Altruscia, such that it remains infeasible to launch a new war of conquest.