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Historical Timeline
Azae
A Brief History Lesson and Timeline of the Continent of Zeldwa.
(May the reader take note that this compendium is not a dependable source for historical events in either T'Odis or Parshum. Please refer to "The Wild World of Parshum" by Victor Cradance & "Don't Freeze Out There: Learning about T'Odis" by Lance Portsman respectively.)
Compiled by Kildran Historian, Valuz Habier
Before Written History
Long before there was any written history, men were nothing but instinct driven, nomadic tribes. Coming from the forests, mountains, and deserts; they traveled throughout Zeldwa, following game as it migrated. With nothing more then grunts as a language, they clashed and fought when encountering each other. The stronger tribe, of course, always survived these skirmishes and increased their chances of survival by adding to their food supply. It did not take them long to realize they did not have to slaughter the entire opposing tribe, but they could keep the women to increase their pack.
It was during these hundreds, possibly thousands, of years that many scholars believe that the original T'Odis people were exiled from the various tribes of Zeldwa, to the Northern icy landscape, possibly due to their physical differences from the tribes that would become known as the Kildrans. This idea is supported by ancient T'Odis text that speaks of a "Separation from those not of the Ice" known to be hundred of years older than Kildran written word.
Two tribes emerged as much more dominant than the rest and began to build permanent homes and draw boundary lines as to where they claimed their land. The lighter skinned Kildran tribe settled the Northeastern plains of Zeldwa while the darker skinned Nomasdae settled in the Southwestern rain forests and the Southern deserts as well. A rough form of speech was beginning to form inside each tribe at this time and communication became a weapon to them. Not only were they stronger, but they were more intelligent. Nomadic tribes tried time and time again to invade in search for food only to be repelled, killed, and have their women stolen. The first hulking mass of a leader to the Kildrans emerged, unifying them against outside attacks. The tribesman called him Onta the Large.
Onta told his people that he was visited by the heavenly Voice of Azae in his dreams. He explained the voice said he was the Spirit of Azae, that all people were his children, and directed him to teach his people to worship the planet and all life on it. Daily prayer became a part of life. Onta taught our ancestors how to farm the land which was, in turn, taught to him by the visions. Onta is known as the First Prophet, and this marks the beginning of the Religion of Azae. Azaes laws were carved into a side of a mountain in ancient Kildran hieroglyphs. It should be noted that there is some evidence that around this time a Nomasdae man, believed to be named Hajunt, spoke of a similar vision to his tribe from a God he referred to as "the Birther". Not much is known to scholars about the Birther as most Nomasdae records were destroyed in the Kildran-Nomasdae Tribe War. All that can be confirmed was that mythology stated he was the father to the Nomasdae's other Gods.
The tribe expanded over the decades, and their language flourished. Villages popped up all over Zeldwa, and the Kildrans continued to push back the nomads into the forests. Decades passed as their population and intelligence grew, and more farmland was needed. Onta's descendants continued to lead the people. As a show of gratitude, the family was put up in the largest hut in the largest village.
When Onta's great grandson, Zalur the Mass, came into rule he declared that the uncivilized nomads were heretics and thus not true children of Azae. He ordered that any nomadic woman encountered in the forests by hunters be brought back to do manual labor and farm-work. These prisoners were kept in cages at Zalur's hut and are known as the first slaves. It should be remembered that these first slaves showed no physical differences in race to our Kildran ancestors.
Iron was soon discovered, and with that came the invention of steel weapons. Already accustomed to slaves, the hunters of the tribe would venture out into the forests collecting their less intelligent cousins. Armed head-to-toe, the barely clad nomads didn't stand a chance against the Kildran hunters. This time, men too were brought back to do more strenuous labor. The hunters would bring the slaves from village to village trading animals and crops for them. They were mistreated, branded, and were taught only some words. This is known as the start of Kildra's infamous slave-trade.
With most physical work out of their hands, the Kildran people spent the next few decades furthering their minds. It was around this time that scribes came about, putting words to paper, constructing a uniformed alphabet out of the archaic pictographs they had.
This was also the time that a distant descendant of Zalur the Mass, Amollus, declared himself King of the Kildran people. The family had done a perfectly fine job of leading the people through these care free times, so of course, no protest came. He chose the surname "Adrian" meaning "Leader" in ancient Kildran and created the tradition of family names. The nation of Kildra was established, and to commemorate the event, Amollus Hildren had a stone castle built by slaves where his hut used to stand. The village of Kein was now the capital.
Amollus gathered the greatest warriors in Kein and made them his personal guard. Currency in the form of gold coins were forged from the veins found in the caves along the coast and given out throughout the country. He hired scribes to begin to keep a record of history (to Amollus it was just meant to be a record of his legacy) and the day of his ascension to the throne became the new year. This marked the beginning of year 1, and the beginning of what would come to be known as the Kildran Period.
The Kildran Period
Year 1
King Amollus Adrian organizes the slave trade. Hunters become slave-catchers. Nation's amount of slaves doubles. People praise the king for making life easy.
Year 16
One of the many wives of King Amollus gives birth to son, Vezra. Amollus declares son's birthday to be holiday and for there to be a festival held every year called "Vezra Day." A feast is prepared and Azae hymns are sang by the women of the village.
Year 19
Population is booming, and many villages continue to spread. Many forests are taken down to make room and supply wood for the new villages.
Year 20
Small skirmishes within villages leading to murders forces King Amollus to dispense guards to police every village. Amollus sets up the first documented laws accompnay the religious laws already put in place by the Religion of Azae, called the "Amollus Laws".
Eye for an eye...
Limb for a limb...
Cow for a cow...
Daughter for a daughter...
What you take, you shall give.
This is law.
Year 40
After having daughter after daughter, Amollus suddenly dies at an unknown age. First son, Vezra, is named his successor at age twenty-six.
Year 52
Azae
A Brief History Lesson and Timeline of the Continent of Zeldwa.
(May the reader take note that this compendium is not a dependable source for historical events in either T'Odis or Parshum. Please refer to "The Wild World of Parshum" by Victor Cradance & "Don't Freeze Out There: Learning about T'Odis" by Lance Portsman respectively.)
Compiled by Kildran Historian, Valuz Habier
Before Written History
Long before there was any written history, men were nothing but instinct driven, nomadic tribes. Coming from the forests, mountains, and deserts; they traveled throughout Zeldwa, following game as it migrated. With nothing more then grunts as a language, they clashed and fought when encountering each other. The stronger tribe, of course, always survived these skirmishes and increased their chances of survival by adding to their food supply. It did not take them long to realize they did not have to slaughter the entire opposing tribe, but they could keep the women to increase their pack.
It was during these hundreds, possibly thousands, of years that many scholars believe that the original T'Odis people were exiled from the various tribes of Zeldwa, to the Northern icy landscape, possibly due to their physical differences from the tribes that would become known as the Kildrans. This idea is supported by ancient T'Odis text that speaks of a "Separation from those not of the Ice" known to be hundred of years older than Kildran written word.
Two tribes emerged as much more dominant than the rest and began to build permanent homes and draw boundary lines as to where they claimed their land. The lighter skinned Kildran tribe settled the Northeastern plains of Zeldwa while the darker skinned Nomasdae settled in the Southwestern rain forests and the Southern deserts as well. A rough form of speech was beginning to form inside each tribe at this time and communication became a weapon to them. Not only were they stronger, but they were more intelligent. Nomadic tribes tried time and time again to invade in search for food only to be repelled, killed, and have their women stolen. The first hulking mass of a leader to the Kildrans emerged, unifying them against outside attacks. The tribesman called him Onta the Large.
Onta told his people that he was visited by the heavenly Voice of Azae in his dreams. He explained the voice said he was the Spirit of Azae, that all people were his children, and directed him to teach his people to worship the planet and all life on it. Daily prayer became a part of life. Onta taught our ancestors how to farm the land which was, in turn, taught to him by the visions. Onta is known as the First Prophet, and this marks the beginning of the Religion of Azae. Azaes laws were carved into a side of a mountain in ancient Kildran hieroglyphs. It should be noted that there is some evidence that around this time a Nomasdae man, believed to be named Hajunt, spoke of a similar vision to his tribe from a God he referred to as "the Birther". Not much is known to scholars about the Birther as most Nomasdae records were destroyed in the Kildran-Nomasdae Tribe War. All that can be confirmed was that mythology stated he was the father to the Nomasdae's other Gods.
The tribe expanded over the decades, and their language flourished. Villages popped up all over Zeldwa, and the Kildrans continued to push back the nomads into the forests. Decades passed as their population and intelligence grew, and more farmland was needed. Onta's descendants continued to lead the people. As a show of gratitude, the family was put up in the largest hut in the largest village.
When Onta's great grandson, Zalur the Mass, came into rule he declared that the uncivilized nomads were heretics and thus not true children of Azae. He ordered that any nomadic woman encountered in the forests by hunters be brought back to do manual labor and farm-work. These prisoners were kept in cages at Zalur's hut and are known as the first slaves. It should be remembered that these first slaves showed no physical differences in race to our Kildran ancestors.
Iron was soon discovered, and with that came the invention of steel weapons. Already accustomed to slaves, the hunters of the tribe would venture out into the forests collecting their less intelligent cousins. Armed head-to-toe, the barely clad nomads didn't stand a chance against the Kildran hunters. This time, men too were brought back to do more strenuous labor. The hunters would bring the slaves from village to village trading animals and crops for them. They were mistreated, branded, and were taught only some words. This is known as the start of Kildra's infamous slave-trade.
With most physical work out of their hands, the Kildran people spent the next few decades furthering their minds. It was around this time that scribes came about, putting words to paper, constructing a uniformed alphabet out of the archaic pictographs they had.
This was also the time that a distant descendant of Zalur the Mass, Amollus, declared himself King of the Kildran people. The family had done a perfectly fine job of leading the people through these care free times, so of course, no protest came. He chose the surname "Adrian" meaning "Leader" in ancient Kildran and created the tradition of family names. The nation of Kildra was established, and to commemorate the event, Amollus Hildren had a stone castle built by slaves where his hut used to stand. The village of Kein was now the capital.
Amollus gathered the greatest warriors in Kein and made them his personal guard. Currency in the form of gold coins were forged from the veins found in the caves along the coast and given out throughout the country. He hired scribes to begin to keep a record of history (to Amollus it was just meant to be a record of his legacy) and the day of his ascension to the throne became the new year. This marked the beginning of year 1, and the beginning of what would come to be known as the Kildran Period.
The Kildran Period
Year 1
King Amollus Adrian organizes the slave trade. Hunters become slave-catchers. Nation's amount of slaves doubles. People praise the king for making life easy.
Year 16
One of the many wives of King Amollus gives birth to son, Vezra. Amollus declares son's birthday to be holiday and for there to be a festival held every year called "Vezra Day." A feast is prepared and Azae hymns are sang by the women of the village.
Year 19
Population is booming, and many villages continue to spread. Many forests are taken down to make room and supply wood for the new villages.
Year 20
Small skirmishes within villages leading to murders forces King Amollus to dispense guards to police every village. Amollus sets up the first documented laws accompnay the religious laws already put in place by the Religion of Azae, called the "Amollus Laws".
Eye for an eye...
Limb for a limb...
Cow for a cow...
Daughter for a daughter...
What you take, you shall give.
This is law.
Year 40
After having daughter after daughter, Amollus suddenly dies at an unknown age. First son, Vezra, is named his successor at age twenty-six.
Year 52
Scholars begin to develop newer language from the current one. This language, as it develops more, is to become the Kildran Common Words.
Year 62
With the population continuing to grow at an alarming rate, villages become crowded. A noble and peasant class begins to form in the major villages as many families rise to wealth with the slave-trade. King Vezra sends out slave-catchers to explore further South in the unexplored lands. They return months later with the discovery of the Zeldwa desert and tales of dark skinned men moving through the sands. More forests are torn down as Vezra orders the construction of new villages and expands the Kildran territory further South to the outskirts of the desert.
With the population continuing to grow at an alarming rate, villages become crowded. A noble and peasant class begins to form in the major villages as many families rise to wealth with the slave-trade. King Vezra sends out slave-catchers to explore further South in the unexplored lands. They return months later with the discovery of the Zeldwa desert and tales of dark skinned men moving through the sands. More forests are torn down as Vezra orders the construction of new villages and expands the Kildran territory further South to the outskirts of the desert.
Year 70
First organized attempt at sea travel. Primitive ship is built and a crew is sent out. Not heard from for months. Pieces of the ship wash up on shore. No immediate second attempts are planned.
First organized attempt at sea travel. Primitive ship is built and a crew is sent out. Not heard from for months. Pieces of the ship wash up on shore. No immediate second attempts are planned.
Year 77
First village construction deep within the desert is attempted. The Kildrans make first documented contact with the Nomasdae tribe when Nomasdae raiders come across their construction sites and destroy them. Vezra orders large group of heavily armed hunters to explore the desert. Only a small severely injured group return. They inform the King of the Nomasdae tribe, an equally advanced society with superior warriors. The men could not understand the Nomasdae language, but it was clear they did not want the Kildrans to settle any villages within the desert and to respect what was to be known as the first border between nations. Although little is known about the Nomasdae tribe at this point in history, King Vezra paints a picture of a godless and murderous society to his people.
Year 80
Nomads appear to be running extinct. Few are found, and not often. Current slaves start running off to try to blend into other villages. To continue their life of prosperity, King Vezra lifts the restrictions on slave breeding. Slaves born from slaves. They now must wear permanent heavy metal bracelets to show their status as slaves. Farmers plan on breeding strong ones to help in the fields.
Year 84
King Vezra dies of an illness, son Vendel is named his successor at age thirty-two.
Year 92
Villages continue to grow and great construction of cities begins all over the newly made plains of Kildra. Warriors make a name for themselves hunting the Tral-el (believed to be smaller than their modern day descendants) that are discovered in the taken down forests.
First village construction deep within the desert is attempted. The Kildrans make first documented contact with the Nomasdae tribe when Nomasdae raiders come across their construction sites and destroy them. Vezra orders large group of heavily armed hunters to explore the desert. Only a small severely injured group return. They inform the King of the Nomasdae tribe, an equally advanced society with superior warriors. The men could not understand the Nomasdae language, but it was clear they did not want the Kildrans to settle any villages within the desert and to respect what was to be known as the first border between nations. Although little is known about the Nomasdae tribe at this point in history, King Vezra paints a picture of a godless and murderous society to his people.
Year 80
Nomads appear to be running extinct. Few are found, and not often. Current slaves start running off to try to blend into other villages. To continue their life of prosperity, King Vezra lifts the restrictions on slave breeding. Slaves born from slaves. They now must wear permanent heavy metal bracelets to show their status as slaves. Farmers plan on breeding strong ones to help in the fields.
Year 84
King Vezra dies of an illness, son Vendel is named his successor at age thirty-two.
Year 92
Villages continue to grow and great construction of cities begins all over the newly made plains of Kildra. Warriors make a name for themselves hunting the Tral-el (believed to be smaller than their modern day descendants) that are discovered in the taken down forests.
Year 104
Man by the name of Couswa Serda claims to recall past life, and journey through the planet's life-force to become current state. Declares himself to be the Second Prophet of Azae. Also happens to be childhood friends with current king, Vendel. Convinces the King to approve the construction of the immense first Church of Azae at the capital. Couswa organizes the religion worshiping Azae and the beauty that is life. He names himself head priest of the church. King Vendel, a non-believer like his father before him, converts and the religion spreads rapidly through the nobles of Kildra. Couswa claims that when one dies their life-force returns to the planet and meshes with the planets life-force only to be recycled as a new being, thus making us all one collective conscious. States slaves do not have a life-force.
Year 124
With overcrowding in cities becoming a major issue, Vendel issues the "Vendel Decree" that the first born male of every family must be sent to the capital at the age of sixteen for military training. This marks the creation of the Kildran Royal Army. Noblemen become captains, sergeants, and generals.
Year 125
King Vendel dies of old age, son Tarim is named successor at fourty-three. Tarim Adrian is known to much more ruthless than his ancestors. Word quickly spreads that a march on the desert is planned.
Man by the name of Couswa Serda claims to recall past life, and journey through the planet's life-force to become current state. Declares himself to be the Second Prophet of Azae. Also happens to be childhood friends with current king, Vendel. Convinces the King to approve the construction of the immense first Church of Azae at the capital. Couswa organizes the religion worshiping Azae and the beauty that is life. He names himself head priest of the church. King Vendel, a non-believer like his father before him, converts and the religion spreads rapidly through the nobles of Kildra. Couswa claims that when one dies their life-force returns to the planet and meshes with the planets life-force only to be recycled as a new being, thus making us all one collective conscious. States slaves do not have a life-force.
Year 124
With overcrowding in cities becoming a major issue, Vendel issues the "Vendel Decree" that the first born male of every family must be sent to the capital at the age of sixteen for military training. This marks the creation of the Kildran Royal Army. Noblemen become captains, sergeants, and generals.
Year 125
King Vendel dies of old age, son Tarim is named successor at fourty-three. Tarim Adrian is known to much more ruthless than his ancestors. Word quickly spreads that a march on the desert is planned.
Year 135
After a decade of preparation Tarim marches towards the desert with his massive army. The first Nomasdae villages they come across deep within the desert are instantly razed to the ground. This is known as the first battle of the Kildran-Nomasdae War. The males are slaughtered almost entirely and all women and children are sent back to Kildra to become slaves. These are the first Nomasdae Slaves.
The advancing army is met by the Nomasdae's defending forces and a bloody battle ensues. Tarim prevails with his overwhelming force and continues his march to what he believes to be their capital in the heart of the Zeldwa desert.
The soldiers nickname Nomasdae's capital, "The Fortress" because of the high stone walls surrounding the city. The Nomasdae prove again to be fierce warriors, repelling Tarim's army for over a year.
Year 136
This year marks the victory of the Kildran-Nomasdae War. After losing the majority of his army, the Nomasdae eventually succumb to King Tarim's relentless onslaught. The women and children were quickly rounded up, as was custom by this time. The first Nomasdae slaves, mostly women, that made it back to Kildra had proved to be even stronger than full grown male nomad slaves and quickly became a sought after commodity for the rich who owned farms.
Their warriors fought so bravely that it left a deep impression on the King's army and became a popular story to secretly pass around. So much so that the King made it punishable by death if caught reciting or listening to the story.
King Tarim made the controversial order to burn all evidence of Nomasdae culture instead of allowing his scholars to peer over their works and learn their language, although many inventions were found and saved within "The Fortress", such as the printing press, the crossbow, the telescope, and the hourglass.
It is due to King Tarim's hatred and brash decisions that we know little of the Nomasdae to this day. Almost all art and literature were burned. Temples that appeared to be similar to the Azae churches in Kildra were desecrated and brought to a rubble. Shallow mass graves were dug for the Nomasdae bodies and quickly built upon.
Year 139
Desert cities are constructed all along the river now known as the Vendel River and on top of the former Nomasdae cities and even graves.
Year 145
The Nomasdae soon outnumber the amount of nomad slaves in Kildra. Many noble families go as far as releasing their Kildran cousins from slavery when acquiring the more valuable Nomasdae slaves. Many former slaves blend into peasant society.
The first fictional Kildran literature is written and published as most written work up until this point has been religious scripture.
Year 168
King Tarim dies in his sleep at the age of seventy-six. Son refuses crown, King's much younger brother, Azor steps up to the throne at age of fourty.
Year 173
Hunters exploring in the Northern Ice Mountains come back with tales of giant Ice Tral-el and people with the skin and hair of snow watching them from the distance. This is the first recorded evidence of the T'Odis people.
After a decade of preparation Tarim marches towards the desert with his massive army. The first Nomasdae villages they come across deep within the desert are instantly razed to the ground. This is known as the first battle of the Kildran-Nomasdae War. The males are slaughtered almost entirely and all women and children are sent back to Kildra to become slaves. These are the first Nomasdae Slaves.
The advancing army is met by the Nomasdae's defending forces and a bloody battle ensues. Tarim prevails with his overwhelming force and continues his march to what he believes to be their capital in the heart of the Zeldwa desert.
The soldiers nickname Nomasdae's capital, "The Fortress" because of the high stone walls surrounding the city. The Nomasdae prove again to be fierce warriors, repelling Tarim's army for over a year.
Year 136
This year marks the victory of the Kildran-Nomasdae War. After losing the majority of his army, the Nomasdae eventually succumb to King Tarim's relentless onslaught. The women and children were quickly rounded up, as was custom by this time. The first Nomasdae slaves, mostly women, that made it back to Kildra had proved to be even stronger than full grown male nomad slaves and quickly became a sought after commodity for the rich who owned farms.
Their warriors fought so bravely that it left a deep impression on the King's army and became a popular story to secretly pass around. So much so that the King made it punishable by death if caught reciting or listening to the story.
King Tarim made the controversial order to burn all evidence of Nomasdae culture instead of allowing his scholars to peer over their works and learn their language, although many inventions were found and saved within "The Fortress", such as the printing press, the crossbow, the telescope, and the hourglass.
It is due to King Tarim's hatred and brash decisions that we know little of the Nomasdae to this day. Almost all art and literature were burned. Temples that appeared to be similar to the Azae churches in Kildra were desecrated and brought to a rubble. Shallow mass graves were dug for the Nomasdae bodies and quickly built upon.
Year 139
Desert cities are constructed all along the river now known as the Vendel River and on top of the former Nomasdae cities and even graves.
Year 145
The Nomasdae soon outnumber the amount of nomad slaves in Kildra. Many noble families go as far as releasing their Kildran cousins from slavery when acquiring the more valuable Nomasdae slaves. Many former slaves blend into peasant society.
The first fictional Kildran literature is written and published as most written work up until this point has been religious scripture.
Year 168
King Tarim dies in his sleep at the age of seventy-six. Son refuses crown, King's much younger brother, Azor steps up to the throne at age of fourty.
Year 173
Hunters exploring in the Northern Ice Mountains come back with tales of giant Ice Tral-el and people with the skin and hair of snow watching them from the distance. This is the first recorded evidence of the T'Odis people.
Year 181
A large farming village does not send it's shipment from the east coast of Zeldwa. Guards sent to investigate discover village burnt to the ground. It was determined to be a slave uprising. A few days later the slaves were found, hiding in nearby forests. They were captured and hung in Kein square. First reported act of slave rebellion.
A large farming village does not send it's shipment from the east coast of Zeldwa. Guards sent to investigate discover village burnt to the ground. It was determined to be a slave uprising. A few days later the slaves were found, hiding in nearby forests. They were captured and hung in Kein square. First reported act of slave rebellion.
Year 189
Nautical technology has advanced somewhat in the past century. Another attempt is made with a much larger ship. Crew bids farewell on a months long planned trip to explore the ocean.
Year 191
Ship returns with only half of crew. Crew speaks of everlasting darkness and miles long serpents that reside in the dark waters. Ships are restricted to only traveling the coastlines.
The young Lady Varie of the Vanson family speaks out publicly against the Slave-trade and what she views as the terrible mistreatment of the Nomasdae people. She finds a comrade in Ser Calin Roadalia, a young second cousin to the King and captain in the Royal Army. Ser Calin pleads with the King to hold a court discussion with the noble families over the matter of slavery. The King agrees but says it will not be held until next year.
Nautical technology has advanced somewhat in the past century. Another attempt is made with a much larger ship. Crew bids farewell on a months long planned trip to explore the ocean.
Year 191
Ship returns with only half of crew. Crew speaks of everlasting darkness and miles long serpents that reside in the dark waters. Ships are restricted to only traveling the coastlines.
The young Lady Varie of the Vanson family speaks out publicly against the Slave-trade and what she views as the terrible mistreatment of the Nomasdae people. She finds a comrade in Ser Calin Roadalia, a young second cousin to the King and captain in the Royal Army. Ser Calin pleads with the King to hold a court discussion with the noble families over the matter of slavery. The King agrees but says it will not be held until next year.
Year 192
King Azor gathers the noble families to the capital of Kein to discuss the issue of slavery. Lady Varie and Ser Calin are depressed to learn they are in the great minority amongst the nobles when it comes to their views of race equality. The general of the Kildran Royal Army, Lord Elber Yensir, makes the grave mistake of insulting Lady Varie during the discussion. Ser Calin challenges him in the middle of the court and cuts him down in front of all the nobles. King Azor calls for both of their heads.
With the help of Calin's close friends in the royal guard, he and Lady Varie are able to escape. They flee to the Northeastern city of Kanzar. The guards who are discovered to have helped them escape are put to death by Azor.
Varie, Calin, and their respected families, along with a few other like-minded nobles proceed to go into hiding along with their freed slaves. With their pooled wealth and resources they are able to build a small yet formidable army of mostly skilled mercenaries.
King Azor appoints Gex Drun as the new General of the Kildran Royal Army, also know as Gex the Decapitator. All is quiet for several years.
Year 196
Ser Calin comes out of hiding and claims the entire Northeast corner of Zeldwa as under his rule. This marks the beginning of the First Kildran Civil War. He declares himself King of what he names New Kildra. To no one's surprise, he takes Lady Alvira as his Queen. They wed in a church of Azae in Kanzar. Upon hearing this news, King Azor demands their excommunication from head priest, Kain Bendict. Cain refuses, stating it is not up to church to choose sides in time of war.
An infuriated Azor cuts all ties with the church and has Kain Bendict put to death. He outlaws the worship of Azae throughout Kildra and destroys every church within his borders except for the one at the capital. The Kildran people begin to believe their King has gone made.
King Calin soon abolishes slavery within New Kildra. Many nobles who disagree with their new rulers flee with their slaves to Azor's Kildra.
General Gex marches the royal army to meet with King Calin at the border city of Bridge's Pass. The young leader proves himself to be a skilled tactician on the battlefield and scores many early wins against Kildra. He is able to push Gex's troops back as well as the border, gaining land. Villages located on the border become barren war zones with charred out smoking buildings.
King Azor gathers the noble families to the capital of Kein to discuss the issue of slavery. Lady Varie and Ser Calin are depressed to learn they are in the great minority amongst the nobles when it comes to their views of race equality. The general of the Kildran Royal Army, Lord Elber Yensir, makes the grave mistake of insulting Lady Varie during the discussion. Ser Calin challenges him in the middle of the court and cuts him down in front of all the nobles. King Azor calls for both of their heads.
With the help of Calin's close friends in the royal guard, he and Lady Varie are able to escape. They flee to the Northeastern city of Kanzar. The guards who are discovered to have helped them escape are put to death by Azor.
Varie, Calin, and their respected families, along with a few other like-minded nobles proceed to go into hiding along with their freed slaves. With their pooled wealth and resources they are able to build a small yet formidable army of mostly skilled mercenaries.
King Azor appoints Gex Drun as the new General of the Kildran Royal Army, also know as Gex the Decapitator. All is quiet for several years.
Year 196
Ser Calin comes out of hiding and claims the entire Northeast corner of Zeldwa as under his rule. This marks the beginning of the First Kildran Civil War. He declares himself King of what he names New Kildra. To no one's surprise, he takes Lady Alvira as his Queen. They wed in a church of Azae in Kanzar. Upon hearing this news, King Azor demands their excommunication from head priest, Kain Bendict. Cain refuses, stating it is not up to church to choose sides in time of war.
An infuriated Azor cuts all ties with the church and has Kain Bendict put to death. He outlaws the worship of Azae throughout Kildra and destroys every church within his borders except for the one at the capital. The Kildran people begin to believe their King has gone made.
King Calin soon abolishes slavery within New Kildra. Many nobles who disagree with their new rulers flee with their slaves to Azor's Kildra.
General Gex marches the royal army to meet with King Calin at the border city of Bridge's Pass. The young leader proves himself to be a skilled tactician on the battlefield and scores many early wins against Kildra. He is able to push Gex's troops back as well as the border, gaining land. Villages located on the border become barren war zones with charred out smoking buildings.
Year 198
After two years of fighting a stalemate is reached. Calin has gained much territory including parts of the Southern desert. Kildra has been sending most of it's resources to the war effort and is heading into a state of poverty and depression. Crime is steadily on the rise as bandit groups begin to appear all over.
Queen Varie gives birth to a daughter named Cornelia.
The tide appears to briefly turn in favor for General Gex when a soldier fatally wounds King Calin in battle. The victory is short lived however, when Queen Varie immediately takes up her late husband's role and proves herself to be an even greater strategist in war than him.
Battle after battle she manages to outmaneuver and out think Gex's forces. She renames her queendom, Roadalia, after her family name. She fortifies the border between the two countries and continues to score win after win putting Kildra's death toll much higher than that of Roadalia's.
Frustrated with his lack of victory, King Azor has Gex brought back to Kein and put to death. Just days after the execution, King Azor is found dead in his sleeping chambers. It is rumored that his own wife poisoned him to end his tyrannical reign. His son, Amollus II takes the throne at age thirty-three. Seeing the horrible state both his people and the Roadalians are in, he soon puts an end to the war, and grants Roadalia it's sovereignty. Queen Varie praises King Amollus II for his declaration of peace. What is left of the Kildran Royal Army returns back to the capital. The two nations rebuild.
After two years of fighting a stalemate is reached. Calin has gained much territory including parts of the Southern desert. Kildra has been sending most of it's resources to the war effort and is heading into a state of poverty and depression. Crime is steadily on the rise as bandit groups begin to appear all over.
Queen Varie gives birth to a daughter named Cornelia.
The tide appears to briefly turn in favor for General Gex when a soldier fatally wounds King Calin in battle. The victory is short lived however, when Queen Varie immediately takes up her late husband's role and proves herself to be an even greater strategist in war than him.
Battle after battle she manages to outmaneuver and out think Gex's forces. She renames her queendom, Roadalia, after her family name. She fortifies the border between the two countries and continues to score win after win putting Kildra's death toll much higher than that of Roadalia's.
Frustrated with his lack of victory, King Azor has Gex brought back to Kein and put to death. Just days after the execution, King Azor is found dead in his sleeping chambers. It is rumored that his own wife poisoned him to end his tyrannical reign. His son, Amollus II takes the throne at age thirty-three. Seeing the horrible state both his people and the Roadalians are in, he soon puts an end to the war, and grants Roadalia it's sovereignty. Queen Varie praises King Amollus II for his declaration of peace. What is left of the Kildran Royal Army returns back to the capital. The two nations rebuild.
Modern Times
Year 200
With slavery abolished within Roadalia, Queen Alvira has several refugee camps set up for the newly freed Nomasdae to help them integrate into society. This proves to be quite a difficult task at first because of many Roadalians still believing in a superiority over the Nomasdae, and most Nomasdae viewing the Roadalians as being no different than the Kildrans. Many Nomasdae are the victims of persecution and sometimes murder. Despite Varie's promise of Roadalia not having a class system, the Nomasdae soon fill out the poorer class of Roadalia, taking the lesser jobs.
Varie allows women to enlist in Roadalia's army. She has a group of young ladies trained by Valius Thorn, a highly skilled mercenary in her army, as her personal guard. To make a statement to her people, three of the twelve women chosen are Nomasdae.
Tral-el are no longer found in the plains Kildra, hunted to extinction in that area, now only exisitng in the mountains of T'Odis and the Jungles and deserts of Libertia.
Year 202
King Amollus II gathers much of Kildra's slave population to hallow out Zalur's Mountain in the far North and to start construction on a grand city within the mountain. Many of the peasant class are also able to find work on the project. This greatly boosts Kildra's economy and helps pull them from the poverty they had entered during the war.
Amollus II also claims all unclaimed desert lands South of Roadalia. He lifts the ban on the worship of Azae much to the people's delight and approves reconstruction of several major churches.
Explorers discover the "T'Odis Gate" in the Ice Mountains. They are turned away with the pale skinned people's strange language.
Roadalia soon becomes a mecca for art, literature, and music as Queen Varie becomes a huge fan of plays. Peace continues.
Year 208
King Amollus II sends scholars and knights to the "T'Odis Gate' to try to establish contact and trade. Not much is known about what happened, but most of the knights are slain and the scholars all sent back safely with. The surviving knights speak of the Ice People's intense precision in swordsmanship. Amollus II declares that all Kildrans are to steer clear of the Ice Mountains. This is known as the "T'Odis-Kildran Incident".
With slavery abolished within Roadalia, Queen Alvira has several refugee camps set up for the newly freed Nomasdae to help them integrate into society. This proves to be quite a difficult task at first because of many Roadalians still believing in a superiority over the Nomasdae, and most Nomasdae viewing the Roadalians as being no different than the Kildrans. Many Nomasdae are the victims of persecution and sometimes murder. Despite Varie's promise of Roadalia not having a class system, the Nomasdae soon fill out the poorer class of Roadalia, taking the lesser jobs.
Varie allows women to enlist in Roadalia's army. She has a group of young ladies trained by Valius Thorn, a highly skilled mercenary in her army, as her personal guard. To make a statement to her people, three of the twelve women chosen are Nomasdae.
Tral-el are no longer found in the plains Kildra, hunted to extinction in that area, now only exisitng in the mountains of T'Odis and the Jungles and deserts of Libertia.
Year 202
King Amollus II gathers much of Kildra's slave population to hallow out Zalur's Mountain in the far North and to start construction on a grand city within the mountain. Many of the peasant class are also able to find work on the project. This greatly boosts Kildra's economy and helps pull them from the poverty they had entered during the war.
Amollus II also claims all unclaimed desert lands South of Roadalia. He lifts the ban on the worship of Azae much to the people's delight and approves reconstruction of several major churches.
Explorers discover the "T'Odis Gate" in the Ice Mountains. They are turned away with the pale skinned people's strange language.
Roadalia soon becomes a mecca for art, literature, and music as Queen Varie becomes a huge fan of plays. Peace continues.
Year 208
King Amollus II sends scholars and knights to the "T'Odis Gate' to try to establish contact and trade. Not much is known about what happened, but most of the knights are slain and the scholars all sent back safely with. The surviving knights speak of the Ice People's intense precision in swordsmanship. Amollus II declares that all Kildrans are to steer clear of the Ice Mountains. This is known as the "T'Odis-Kildran Incident".
Year 217
Kildran noble, Matheu Barnard, reports his slave, Zacci, has run away. King Amollus II dies of an apparent heart attack. Youngest son, Drazel, is named successor in Amollus II's will at age twenty-one. Construction on the mountain city of Zalur continues. Many slaves and peasant workers die during a cave in.
Year 220
Slave is accused of pushing her owner out a 3rd story window. She was hung in Kein square the next week.
A small secret group of Roadalians, both of Kildran and Nomasdae descent, form to help slaves in Kildra escape over the border into Roadalia. They call themselves, "The Allies of Freedom". Helping a slave escape in Kildra is punishable by death.
Year 222
The slave formerly known as Zacci appears in the Kildran capital of Kein. He now refers to himself as Indorian, an old Nomasdae word for "Freedom". He spouts a quick speech about removing their shackles and rising up.
"They murdered our ancestors, raped our women, and erased our culture. How long do we serve without question? How long do we stand for this oppression when we are no different?... How long do we remain cowards?"
The speech was brief and short. Guards chase him down, only to have him completely disappear in a crowd.
Year 225
Kildran noble, Matheu Barnard, reports his slave, Zacci, has run away. King Amollus II dies of an apparent heart attack. Youngest son, Drazel, is named successor in Amollus II's will at age twenty-one. Construction on the mountain city of Zalur continues. Many slaves and peasant workers die during a cave in.
Year 220
Slave is accused of pushing her owner out a 3rd story window. She was hung in Kein square the next week.
A small secret group of Roadalians, both of Kildran and Nomasdae descent, form to help slaves in Kildra escape over the border into Roadalia. They call themselves, "The Allies of Freedom". Helping a slave escape in Kildra is punishable by death.
Year 222
The slave formerly known as Zacci appears in the Kildran capital of Kein. He now refers to himself as Indorian, an old Nomasdae word for "Freedom". He spouts a quick speech about removing their shackles and rising up.
"They murdered our ancestors, raped our women, and erased our culture. How long do we serve without question? How long do we stand for this oppression when we are no different?... How long do we remain cowards?"
The speech was brief and short. Guards chase him down, only to have him completely disappear in a crowd.
Year 225
Construction on the mountain city of Zalur is finally finished. It becomes a wonder for people all over Zeldwa to visit.
Indorian shows up in one of the largest slave populated cities, Groten. Slaves rise up and attack their owners and the towns guards. When Kildran reinforcements show up, the slaves are no where to be found. They retreat south into the unsettled parts of the desert.
Coincidentally, perhaps spurred by the words of Indoria's speech, slave uprisings start in many large farming villages. Some are more successful than others, but any slaves who survive flee straight for the desert to join with their comrades.
Drazel was not about to humor this. He had invited many slave owners to bring their slaves to watch as he had several slaves brought to the capital to be hung. They started with the children first, to make the parents watch. This was to show what would happen to them if rebellion continued. Quiet remained for some time.
Year 228
Several cities on the outskirts of the Kein capital are suddenly overrun by masked, skilled warriors. They show no remorse, killing man, woman, and child. At the end of the day-long massacre, the group left just a few survivors. The leader pulled off his mask and identified himself as the slave rebel leader, Indoria. He stated the killing would continue until his people were freed. The group, with the newly freed slaves, disappeared back into the desert once more. This point in history is considered the beginning of the Second Kildran Civil War also known as the Kildran Slave Revolution.
King Drazel organized his troops and sent his general, Lord Ed Vicewin, into the South Western part of the desert that they thought the slave rebels were occupying and where they had lost contact with many cities. That's when they showed up as if out of no where. They were quoted as coming, "from the sands". The Kildrans could not handle their guerrilla style of warfare. They were being picked off one by one. No troops, including General Vicewin, returned home.
Drazel was embarrassed, but knew the slaves were still low in number. He waited and put troops all along what was now becoming the border, but heard nothing further.
Year 231
King Drazel Adrian sends more troops, month after month, to the border to prepare for attack. Outposts and temporary walls are erected. The decade remains quiet for the most part. The remaining slaves still in Kildra are kept guard and watched closely. Drazel is beginning to wonder if they had all died out there in the Southern deserts. Then the day came. A mass of charging, masked men attack in full force the guard stations that run along the border. This was the most bloody battle the Zeldwa continent had ever seen. It lasts for months with the death toll easily reaching the thousands.
Year 233
The slave army attacks numerous major cities within the outskirts of Kildra leaving no Kildrans alive and even going as far as to put the heads of many Kildran nobles on spikes. They leave messages in the cities they destroy, asking for the freedom of all Nomasdae and the abolition of slavery.
Year 236
The fighting has persisted the past few years. The rebels liberating some villages one day, increasing their numbers, and being pushed back into the desert the next. The former slaves show the same combat prowess their Nomasdae ancestors showed a hundred years before. Neither side seemed to be winning.
King Drazel dies after a hunting accident. His young son of only seventeen, Gillian II, takes the throne.
Year 237
King Gillian II tries to follow in his father's footsteps and continue to defend from the ever attacking slaves led by the fierce warrior Indoria, but soon realizes it is all in vain. He, himself, kept no slaves and realized times were changing. A meeting was arranged with the now aged Indoria. A truce was bartered over the agreement to free all slaves and abolish slavery throughout the kingdom much to the dismay of the noble class, and to relinquish the Southern half of the continent to the slaves to set up their own nation.
The Nation of Libertia is created. A council of 6 are elected by the people of Libertia to rule them. Indoria is elected to to be the head of the council, while the major cities elect the other council members.
Queen Varie names her daughter Cornelia as her successor on her deathbed. Cornelia takes the throne at age thirty. Cornelia's first act as Queen is to declare Roadalia forever a queendom, where only women can rule. Race relations improve within Roadalia's populace.
Year 241
Indoria passes away in Libertia. Elections for a new Council Leader are prepared. T'Odis scholars help Kildrans translate their language. A trade route opens between Kildra and T'Odis as the T'Odis Gate opens for merchant travel.
Year 242
Kildra focuses on rebuilding its economy. King Gillian II looks forward to the future and advancing his people. Many parts of Kildra, especially near the border have been stricken with poverty because of the war.
Religion falls out of favor to many noble and lower class people in Kildra. Many people would rather focus on their lives and the immediate future then think of the wonders of the world.
Representatives from T'Odis come down from the T'Odis Gate to the capitol of Kein to make peace and negotiate trade options. Strangely, they speak the Kildran Common Words fluently.
Construction on the first port city, Ocean's Wake, in Kildra begins.
Queen Cornelia of Roadalia continues her nation's support of the Nomasdae people by sending supplies and a message of goodwill to Libertia. Many Nomasdae are able to reach statuses of wealth within Roadalia.
With Indoria's death, Libertia prepared for it's second election. This splits the nation into two political parties, the "Soovs" or ancient Nomasdae for "Rebuild", and the "Lindors" or ancient Nomasdae for "Valor".
Year 243
The Soov, Elian Bander, is elected the new Council Leader. His first act is to send several diplomats to Kildra to negotiate access to the trade routes that run along the Vendel River. Trade is also opened with Roadalia.
Several bandit gangs gain infamy and rising names in the strict lands of T'Odis, where breaking laws is severely punishable. Kildran scholars learn of the nation of Parshum and the Parshumian people from T'Odis scholars.
Year 246
Port city of Ocean's Wake is finished on the Northeast coast of Kildra. Many Kildrans travel there for the promise of new jobs and excitement of discovering the sea. Building of ships begins.
Both Kildra and Libertia begin plans to rebuild cities destroyed from the war, and build several new cities.
T'Odis's crime problems continue to steadily increase. Emperor K'Umla continues to crack down and send soldiers after all criminals
Year 249
Many ships make their first voyage in the first month. Many set out to just map the coastline while others plan to go much farther to explore. Claims are made that the old stories of serpents to be just tales to scare them as children.
In Libertian and Kildran city-construction continues without flaw. Many Lindors begin campaigning on and spreading the idea of closing their borders and isolating from other races. The first surviving ancient Nomasdae ruin is discovered in the Swazi Rain Forest.
No word from any ships that left Oceans Wake, not even the ones that only planned to ride the coastline. Ocean's Wake becomes a dreary place
Year 251
One ship returns to Ocean's Wake in Kildra. The crew comes back with detailed drawings of beasts, tiny islands, and maps. Crew becomes famous and rich, but all claim to never go out to sea again calling it "worse than death". The rest of Kildra continues to advance as fictional literature spreads. Prominent writers become famous for their works.
Two notorious bandits, P'Arzo Zwepp & Goor, separately rise and unite several small bandit clans in T'Odis; coincidentally almost at the same time and on either sides of the country to create the "Ice Wolves" and the "Bloodletters". They each begin pillaging villages throughout T'Odis. Emperor K'Umla. dispatches the T'Odis military to put an end to their raids. This marks the beginning of the "Outlaw War" for T'Odis.
In Kildra, Ocean's Wake's population dwindles. King has monument built for those lost at sea. Sea travel becomes a daredevil sport.
Year 254
Kildra begins to pull itself from the poverty it was in during the war. Cities and villages expand.
Roadalians rediscover religion as citizen's interest in the Religion of Azae expands.
P'Arzo Swepp falls in combat against the T'Odis army. His second-in-command, V'Alar Muu takes lead of the Ice Wolves. It appears they are communicating and cooirdinating attacks with the Bloodletters.
The Soov, Elian Bander, is elected the new Council Leader. His first act is to send several diplomats to Kildra to negotiate access to the trade routes that run along the Vendel River. Trade is also opened with Roadalia.
Several bandit gangs gain infamy and rising names in the strict lands of T'Odis, where breaking laws is severely punishable. Kildran scholars learn of the nation of Parshum and the Parshumian people from T'Odis scholars.
Year 246
Port city of Ocean's Wake is finished on the Northeast coast of Kildra. Many Kildrans travel there for the promise of new jobs and excitement of discovering the sea. Building of ships begins.
Both Kildra and Libertia begin plans to rebuild cities destroyed from the war, and build several new cities.
T'Odis's crime problems continue to steadily increase. Emperor K'Umla continues to crack down and send soldiers after all criminals
Year 249
Many ships make their first voyage in the first month. Many set out to just map the coastline while others plan to go much farther to explore. Claims are made that the old stories of serpents to be just tales to scare them as children.
In Libertian and Kildran city-construction continues without flaw. Many Lindors begin campaigning on and spreading the idea of closing their borders and isolating from other races. The first surviving ancient Nomasdae ruin is discovered in the Swazi Rain Forest.
No word from any ships that left Oceans Wake, not even the ones that only planned to ride the coastline. Ocean's Wake becomes a dreary place
Year 251
One ship returns to Ocean's Wake in Kildra. The crew comes back with detailed drawings of beasts, tiny islands, and maps. Crew becomes famous and rich, but all claim to never go out to sea again calling it "worse than death". The rest of Kildra continues to advance as fictional literature spreads. Prominent writers become famous for their works.
Two notorious bandits, P'Arzo Zwepp & Goor, separately rise and unite several small bandit clans in T'Odis; coincidentally almost at the same time and on either sides of the country to create the "Ice Wolves" and the "Bloodletters". They each begin pillaging villages throughout T'Odis. Emperor K'Umla. dispatches the T'Odis military to put an end to their raids. This marks the beginning of the "Outlaw War" for T'Odis.
In Kildra, Ocean's Wake's population dwindles. King has monument built for those lost at sea. Sea travel becomes a daredevil sport.
Year 254
Kildra begins to pull itself from the poverty it was in during the war. Cities and villages expand.
Roadalians rediscover religion as citizen's interest in the Religion of Azae expands.
P'Arzo Swepp falls in combat against the T'Odis army. His second-in-command, V'Alar Muu takes lead of the Ice Wolves. It appears they are communicating and cooirdinating attacks with the Bloodletters.
Year 262
Queen Cornelia Roadalia dies at the age of fifty-five. She names one of her personal guard, a Nomasdae woman named Karen Bendict as her successor. Queen Karen Bendict turns out to be a devout follower of a new sect of the Religion of Azae (The way of the Mother) and makes the worship and practice of the religion law. Any literature, music, or plays that even slightly questioned the existence of the Spirit of Azae are banned and destroyed. The atmosphere of Roadalia starts to change.
Mixed race relationships begin to appear around Roadalia, but are frowned upon at first.
Queen Karen appoints her own head priest to the church of Azae, ignoring Ben Yoseg, the Kildran head priest. She chooses a Nomasdae woman named Claire Sha, daughter of the founder the Way of the Mother, for the position. She changes the name of her personal guard to the Holy Knights of Azae.
Many artists and writers move from the now narrow-minded Roadalia to the now flourishing Libertia. Libertia becomes the hub for many scientific discoveries and is now thought of as a place of learning. Several schools on different subjects are built. The discovery of intact scriptures on the ancient Nomasdae Warrior God, Anahit are anaylyzed by scholars to translate.
The Outlaw War rages on in T'Odis. The further the cities from the capitol, the worse the fighting is. Emperor K'Umla T'Odis dies at the end of the year. His son, Menis becomes Emperor at fifty-five and continues to try to quel the bandits.
Queen Cornelia Roadalia dies at the age of fifty-five. She names one of her personal guard, a Nomasdae woman named Karen Bendict as her successor. Queen Karen Bendict turns out to be a devout follower of a new sect of the Religion of Azae (The way of the Mother) and makes the worship and practice of the religion law. Any literature, music, or plays that even slightly questioned the existence of the Spirit of Azae are banned and destroyed. The atmosphere of Roadalia starts to change.
Mixed race relationships begin to appear around Roadalia, but are frowned upon at first.
Queen Karen appoints her own head priest to the church of Azae, ignoring Ben Yoseg, the Kildran head priest. She chooses a Nomasdae woman named Claire Sha, daughter of the founder the Way of the Mother, for the position. She changes the name of her personal guard to the Holy Knights of Azae.
Many artists and writers move from the now narrow-minded Roadalia to the now flourishing Libertia. Libertia becomes the hub for many scientific discoveries and is now thought of as a place of learning. Several schools on different subjects are built. The discovery of intact scriptures on the ancient Nomasdae Warrior God, Anahit are anaylyzed by scholars to translate.
The Outlaw War rages on in T'Odis. The further the cities from the capitol, the worse the fighting is. Emperor K'Umla T'Odis dies at the end of the year. His son, Menis becomes Emperor at fifty-five and continues to try to quel the bandits.
Year 269
King Gillian II dies at age fifty with no heirs (there were rumors of his sexuality). Two Noble families try to claim the throne to Kildra, Lord Unger "The Sun Sword" Hildren, and Lord Burton " The Axe" Mandril . Their two houses met at the capital to discuss the future of Kildra only for them to break out into bloody combat. This marks the beginning of the "War of Arms" or the Third Kildran Civil War. Noble families flock to either side and each raises an army. War breaks out once again in the capitol of Kein.
New Elaborate and grand churches are beginning to be built throughout Roadalia
Arts continue to flourish in Libertia while creativity gets stifled in Roadalia in the name of religion. Plays become huge in Libertia as actors & actresses gain fame. Many scientists come to Libertia from all over to study the jungle forests and Tral-el. Tensions rise during heated debates between the Lindors and Soovs. Writings on Anahit spread through the nation.
Year 270
King Gillian II dies at age fifty with no heirs (there were rumors of his sexuality). Two Noble families try to claim the throne to Kildra, Lord Unger "The Sun Sword" Hildren, and Lord Burton " The Axe" Mandril . Their two houses met at the capital to discuss the future of Kildra only for them to break out into bloody combat. This marks the beginning of the "War of Arms" or the Third Kildran Civil War. Noble families flock to either side and each raises an army. War breaks out once again in the capitol of Kein.
New Elaborate and grand churches are beginning to be built throughout Roadalia
Arts continue to flourish in Libertia while creativity gets stifled in Roadalia in the name of religion. Plays become huge in Libertia as actors & actresses gain fame. Many scientists come to Libertia from all over to study the jungle forests and Tral-el. Tensions rise during heated debates between the Lindors and Soovs. Writings on Anahit spread through the nation.
Year 270
The Hildren and Mandril forces meet yet again at Zalur Mountain. This is known as the "Battle for Mount Zalur". Thousands die in the conflict. The Hildren forces pull a narrow win. Current High Priest of Azae, Soris Palan, pleads for a peaceful resolution. This falls on deaf ears as the Hildren and Mandalin forces meet again at the ghost-port city of Ocean's Wake. Burton Mandril's forces pull a staggering revenge win, slaughtering Hildren soldiers on the field.
Queen Karen of Roadalia puts forth decree that all citizens must study Azae's scripture on the end day of each week.
Goor and several of his followers in the Bloodletters are finally defeated and captured in the Frozen Forest of T'Odis. Stories of an Ice Tral-el interrupting the battle and eating numerous soldiers on each side spreads through the country. The Ice Wolves continue fighting and causing havoc in response to the T'Odis laws.
Year 271
Unger Hildren leads his forces to several victories, gaining intense momentum against the Mandril forces. Pirates start to show up on the coastline of Kildra, pillaging small villages and escaping to the sea afterwards.
Libertia builds new cities and strengthens its borders while the war in Kildra rages on.
Some in Roadalia protest the Religious oppression, stating they are "Non-believers." They are jailed without trial as heretics for these protests.
The Ice Wolves, now lead by a man named simply M'Yva (knife), have now amassed to a large army and start to march towards the capitol of L'Aorn to try to overthrow the Empire. Menis consolidates all the warriors and knights in the empire in the capitol and makes an attempt to slaughter the bandit army in one battle, known as the "Battle of Ice Flames" due to the emperor's cousin, P'Eatre T'Odis', use of a mace covered in oil and flames. The Ice wolves are defeated. The Outlaw war comes to an end
Menis dies at the end of the year of illness, his son, Xerx takes the over rule at age sixty-three. Xerx realized that there were not enough soldiers left in the empire to fully enact T'Odis law. He made the decision to split the empire between two districts, the Lawless Lands & the Lawful Lands. It was stated that the strict laws of T'Odis' past would only be enforced in the Lawful Lands. The inhabitants of the Lawless Lands would be left to fend for themselves and would subject to taxes and nothing more. One of his wives also suggested the idea of taking in the many orphans created by the Outlaw War and training them from a young age to be loyal soldiers and focused warriors. These orphans were to become the first "T'Odis Justice Hordes".
Year 272
The last battle of the War of Arms is fought, again at the capitol of Kein. Unger Hildren faced of against Burton Mandril directly. They fought valiantly, but Unger eventually cut down Burton in a single swing. Upon Mandril's fall, his forces surrendered. Unger Hildren becomes the new Kildran King.
Many in Libertia begin worshipping the Warrior God Anahit. Temples are erected. Archeologists begin excavating for more ancient scripture and information on their ancestors. Two Soov council members go missing and are never found again. Several high profile Lindors are believed to be suspects but never proven. elections are held to replace the missing members.
Year 273
Unger Hildren takes a wife at the end of the war. He begins the reconstructions of cities that were damaged during battles. The people take a liking to their new ruler as he lowers taxes as well.
Alcohol is made illegal in Roadalia, as is the commonly smoked herb, Pashush.
T'Odis begins experimenting with sea travel. They construct a port city in Lawless Lands called Duun.
Year 280
King Unger orders the construction of a new port city on the Kildran coast named Yensa. The project boosts country morale and the economy.
Roadalia has a booming underground smugglers ring due to the strict religious laws.
T'Odis makes first contact with Parshumian sailors while traveling the dark seas. They confirm the existence of sea serpents as well, and bring back the first remains for study.
Year 282
King Unger orders the construction of a new port city on the Kildran coast named Yensa. The project boosts country morale and the economy.
Roadalia has a booming underground smugglers ring due to the strict religious laws.
T'Odis makes first contact with Parshumian sailors while traveling the dark seas. They confirm the existence of sea serpents as well, and bring back the first remains for study.
Year 282
Pirates become an increasing problem for Kildra and King Unger. The First Parshumian ship is accepted into Yensa's port to trade.
One of largest ever recorded Tral-el attacks a trade city called Hajean in the Swazi jungle of Libertia. Thousands dies in the horrible incident. In another city, Bali Boro, Lindors and Soovs violently clash after debates and protests.
A T'Odis and Parshum ship have an altercation at sea over an unknown reason. The T'Odis shot their ballistas and sank the ship that carried the Parshum Calar Prin Suparat's daughter. When news reached Parshum, the entirety of the naval fleet is sent out to T'Odis, destroying all ships along the way. This marks the beginning of the Parshum-T'Odis War.
Year 283
The Parshumians land at Outlaw's Cove and meet the Empire's Army, along with the T'Odis Justice Hordes, and even several bandit clans, who were prepared and awaiting their arrival. The "Battle of Outlaw's Cove" took the lives of nearly fifteen thousand men, their blood covering the snow. It was the most violent thing Zeldwa had ever seen. In the end, the T'Odis slayed every last Parshumian that landed on their soil, proving to be superior at land combat.
Year 284
T'Odis and Parshumian ships continue to clash at sea. Some Kildra ships are raided by either side in the chaos. Instead of risk war, King Unger orders all ships to stay along the coasts.
T'Odis and Parshumian ships continue to clash at sea. Some Kildra ships are raided by either side in the chaos. Instead of risk war, King Unger orders all ships to stay along the coasts.
Year 285
L'Iam T'Odis, nephew to the Emperor and eldest son of future Emperor, Varxas, dies in a battle at sea with a Parshumian ship. The war rages on at sea.
L'Iam T'Odis, nephew to the Emperor and eldest son of future Emperor, Varxas, dies in a battle at sea with a Parshumian ship. The war rages on at sea.
Year 290
Kildra's population begins to increase again in this time of peace. Bandit gangs become an increasing. problem in small villages far from the capitol
Libertian Council Leader, Elian Bander dies at age of 90. Elections are held, and a Lindor named Atonius Umi wins by a landslide. Plans to strengthen the military are put forth the council. Antonius speaks at the Hajean memorial.
The first T'Odis Justice Hordes are dispatched and prove extremely effective. Outlaws are caught no matter where they run to. Several T'Odis trading ship go missing at sea. No survivors are found and Parshum is blamed.
Kildra's population begins to increase again in this time of peace. Bandit gangs become an increasing. problem in small villages far from the capitol
Libertian Council Leader, Elian Bander dies at age of 90. Elections are held, and a Lindor named Atonius Umi wins by a landslide. Plans to strengthen the military are put forth the council. Antonius speaks at the Hajean memorial.
The first T'Odis Justice Hordes are dispatched and prove extremely effective. Outlaws are caught no matter where they run to. Several T'Odis trading ship go missing at sea. No survivors are found and Parshum is blamed.
Year 291
Parshum makes a second attempt to invade T'Odis soil, this time from the Frozen Sea. The two forces met, many of them leaving their ships to walk and do battle on the frozen oceans surface, in what is now known as the "Ice Battle". T'Odis is able to stop the invading forces, but at heavy losses. Two more of Varxas T'Odis' sons die in battle.
Parshum makes a second attempt to invade T'Odis soil, this time from the Frozen Sea. The two forces met, many of them leaving their ships to walk and do battle on the frozen oceans surface, in what is now known as the "Ice Battle". T'Odis is able to stop the invading forces, but at heavy losses. Two more of Varxas T'Odis' sons die in battle.
Year 293
Clashes continue between T'Odis and Parshum at sea. This begins to cripple T'Odis' sea trade. Crime increases in port city Duun.
Libertia becomes a mecca for herbalists and alchemists with it's strange plant and wild-life. Aspiring physicians also come to study at the many schools.
Year 295
Unger has massive monuments built in his name in the major cities of Kildra. He makes his born-day a holiday with a tournament to be held at the city of Iorn.
Parshumians gain notoriety in Kildra for their ability to hunt the sea serpents in the ocean. They make excellent merchants and smugglers.
Queen Karen of Roadalia sends her Holy Knights of Azae to execute the many alcohol smugglers in the Queendom during one fortnight in what is called the "Roadalian Tavern Massacres" One of the Holy Knights is future Queen, Bernadette Manchu.
T'Odis begins constructing numerous one-hundred foot tall guard outposts at the borders of the Lawful Lands.
Year 303
T'Odis' largest ship, "The Vavos Killer", meets with a tremendous Parshumian ship and fleet in what is now known as "The Sea Battle of the Titans". T'Odis scores it's first victory at sea but ship returns severely damaged.
Year 304
Peace continues in Kildra under King Unger's reign.
T'Odis trade ships are raided and their crew held captive in Parshum. Emperor Xerx vows revenge against the Parshumians and promises the families of the prisoners that they will be saved.
The severed heads of the crew members are discovered on pikes every few hundred miles along the shores of T'Odis by a patroling Justice Horde. Xerx demands all shipmakers be brought to the capitol to cooperate on research to build faster and safer ships to reach Parshum to attack them directly.
Queen Karen of Roadalia dies in her sleep at the age of sixty-eight. Her chosen successor, Bernadette Manchu, takes the throne at age thirty-five.
Ice Tral-el poisonous frostrot disease is discovered when an explorer is bitten but survives in the North Mountains.
Year 306
T'Odis sends a fleet of ships to Parshum. Only a few ships and survivors return to explain that they were easily defeated in naval combat by the Parshumians yet again. Emperor Xerx fears retaliation and begins conscripting young boys and even girls into the Empires army. Orphans are still conscripted specifically into the Justice Hordes to keep the law and peace at home.
Year 308
King Unger dies while hunting at the age of sixty-eight. His middle son, Anthony Hildren, takes the throne at the age of fourty. Many mourn a great King. Queen Bernadette of Roadalia and Emperor Xerx's twelve sons attend services in the capitol of Kein to show their respects.
Several Parshum ships show up a few miles from T'Odis coast. Town guards watch as large vials full of the Parshumian weapon, "Fire-Water", fly from catapults and explode on the coasts in gigantic fireballs. Outlaw's Cove and P'Iking are burned to the ground as many T'Odis citizens die.
Year 310
Queen Bernadette discovers her suitor, Maximore Patrassi, in bed with another man. She has him imprisoned and declares homosexuality a sin and punishable by life in the dungeons in Roadalia.
The small amount of Parshumians living in the Lawless Lands of T'Odis are murdered or ran out. Emperor Xerx asks the crown of Kildra for ships and commissions the Pirate King, Yancey Proudbottom, to train and lead his fleet.
Clashes continue between T'Odis and Parshum at sea. This begins to cripple T'Odis' sea trade. Crime increases in port city Duun.
Libertia becomes a mecca for herbalists and alchemists with it's strange plant and wild-life. Aspiring physicians also come to study at the many schools.
Year 295
Unger has massive monuments built in his name in the major cities of Kildra. He makes his born-day a holiday with a tournament to be held at the city of Iorn.
Parshumians gain notoriety in Kildra for their ability to hunt the sea serpents in the ocean. They make excellent merchants and smugglers.
Queen Karen of Roadalia sends her Holy Knights of Azae to execute the many alcohol smugglers in the Queendom during one fortnight in what is called the "Roadalian Tavern Massacres" One of the Holy Knights is future Queen, Bernadette Manchu.
T'Odis begins constructing numerous one-hundred foot tall guard outposts at the borders of the Lawful Lands.
Year 303
T'Odis' largest ship, "The Vavos Killer", meets with a tremendous Parshumian ship and fleet in what is now known as "The Sea Battle of the Titans". T'Odis scores it's first victory at sea but ship returns severely damaged.
Year 304
Peace continues in Kildra under King Unger's reign.
T'Odis trade ships are raided and their crew held captive in Parshum. Emperor Xerx vows revenge against the Parshumians and promises the families of the prisoners that they will be saved.
The severed heads of the crew members are discovered on pikes every few hundred miles along the shores of T'Odis by a patroling Justice Horde. Xerx demands all shipmakers be brought to the capitol to cooperate on research to build faster and safer ships to reach Parshum to attack them directly.
Queen Karen of Roadalia dies in her sleep at the age of sixty-eight. Her chosen successor, Bernadette Manchu, takes the throne at age thirty-five.
Ice Tral-el poisonous frostrot disease is discovered when an explorer is bitten but survives in the North Mountains.
Year 306
T'Odis sends a fleet of ships to Parshum. Only a few ships and survivors return to explain that they were easily defeated in naval combat by the Parshumians yet again. Emperor Xerx fears retaliation and begins conscripting young boys and even girls into the Empires army. Orphans are still conscripted specifically into the Justice Hordes to keep the law and peace at home.
Year 308
King Unger dies while hunting at the age of sixty-eight. His middle son, Anthony Hildren, takes the throne at the age of fourty. Many mourn a great King. Queen Bernadette of Roadalia and Emperor Xerx's twelve sons attend services in the capitol of Kein to show their respects.
Several Parshum ships show up a few miles from T'Odis coast. Town guards watch as large vials full of the Parshumian weapon, "Fire-Water", fly from catapults and explode on the coasts in gigantic fireballs. Outlaw's Cove and P'Iking are burned to the ground as many T'Odis citizens die.
Year 310
Queen Bernadette discovers her suitor, Maximore Patrassi, in bed with another man. She has him imprisoned and declares homosexuality a sin and punishable by life in the dungeons in Roadalia.
The small amount of Parshumians living in the Lawless Lands of T'Odis are murdered or ran out. Emperor Xerx asks the crown of Kildra for ships and commissions the Pirate King, Yancey Proudbottom, to train and lead his fleet.
Year 311
Lord Nevarrus Nevarron kills Lord Randal Tellywoth in a duel for the right to marry Lady
Kires Selan in Kildra. The Tellywoth house demands retaliation and bloodshed. King Anthony must dispatch the Royal Army to hold Tellywoth knights at bay in what is now known as the "Tellywoth Rebellion" even though it is now known it was never their intent to overthrow the crown.
Year 312
After numerous skirmishes and deaths, King Anthony is forced to strip the Tullyworth of their titles, nobility, and home and jails all who do not surrender. All lands are given to the Navarron family.
T'Odis continues to prepare for their second attempt at an attack on the Parshumian's home. Emperor Xerx dies from and unknown illness and his oldest son , Varxas, takes over rule at age seventy-two.
Lord Nevarrus Nevarron kills Lord Randal Tellywoth in a duel for the right to marry Lady
Kires Selan in Kildra. The Tellywoth house demands retaliation and bloodshed. King Anthony must dispatch the Royal Army to hold Tellywoth knights at bay in what is now known as the "Tellywoth Rebellion" even though it is now known it was never their intent to overthrow the crown.
Year 312
After numerous skirmishes and deaths, King Anthony is forced to strip the Tullyworth of their titles, nobility, and home and jails all who do not surrender. All lands are given to the Navarron family.
T'Odis continues to prepare for their second attempt at an attack on the Parshumian's home. Emperor Xerx dies from and unknown illness and his oldest son , Varxas, takes over rule at age seventy-two.
Year 313
Queen Bernadette marries a wealthy Nomasdae merchant named, Lele Pweo in lavish religious ceremony.
Ships can be seen far off in the distant ocean from T'Odis' shores. The new T'Odis navy departs to meet them including two of Varxas' sons, M'Uard and T'Erhart T'Odis.
Queen Bernadette marries a wealthy Nomasdae merchant named, Lele Pweo in lavish religious ceremony.
Ships can be seen far off in the distant ocean from T'Odis' shores. The new T'Odis navy departs to meet them including two of Varxas' sons, M'Uard and T'Erhart T'Odis.
Year 314
T'Odis and Parshum clash in tremendous sea battles throughout the year. M'Uard T'Odis is lost at sea by the year's end to Varxas' dismay.
Year 315
T'Erhaht T'Odis leads the largest ever T'Odis fleet, along with a reconstructed Vavos Killer, on a mission to land on Parshumian soil.
Year 316
Many of Kildra's remaining forests are torn down to build new villages. The Religion of Azae begins to spread amongst the noble class once again.
The T'Odis fleet meets the Parshumian's near their capitol of Ka Ja Ta. They wage sea warfare for many nights until the T'Odis are finally able to land on Parshum's beaches and continue their siege.
Year 317
T'Odis and Parshum clash in tremendous sea battles throughout the year. M'Uard T'Odis is lost at sea by the year's end to Varxas' dismay.
Year 315
T'Erhaht T'Odis leads the largest ever T'Odis fleet, along with a reconstructed Vavos Killer, on a mission to land on Parshumian soil.
Year 316
Many of Kildra's remaining forests are torn down to build new villages. The Religion of Azae begins to spread amongst the noble class once again.
The T'Odis fleet meets the Parshumian's near their capitol of Ka Ja Ta. They wage sea warfare for many nights until the T'Odis are finally able to land on Parshum's beaches and continue their siege.
Year 317
Trade booms inside of Kildra. Many noble families ascend to obscene levels of wealth. Kildra's navy begins to have conflcts with large pirate crews.
The T'Odis-Parshum War continues in Parshum. The invading T'Odis soldiers are able to burn down half of Ka Ja Ta.
Year 320
After years of fighting, T'Erhart T'Odis' army has dwindled and they are finally defeated and captured before being able to escape Parshum. T'Erhart is hung by his feet in what is left of Ka Ja Ta as the Parshumian townspeople beat him. Afterwards, he is waterboarded and eventually drown.
Year 321
King Anthony's son, Anthony II, is born. King Anthony makes his son's born-day a holiday and holds tournaments at the arena in Iorn.
Tensions in the T'Odis-Parshum War die down as both nations try and rebuild.
After years of fighting, T'Erhart T'Odis' army has dwindled and they are finally defeated and captured before being able to escape Parshum. T'Erhart is hung by his feet in what is left of Ka Ja Ta as the Parshumian townspeople beat him. Afterwards, he is waterboarded and eventually drown.
Year 321
King Anthony's son, Anthony II, is born. King Anthony makes his son's born-day a holiday and holds tournaments at the arena in Iorn.
Tensions in the T'Odis-Parshum War die down as both nations try and rebuild.
Year 326
Yearly combat tournaments in Iorn become larger spectacles as peace continues in Kildra. Champions of these tournaments become well-known and adored celebrities.
A Kildran man by the name of Herman Fellmon open up "Fellmon's Apothecary" in Libertia. It soon becomes a successful business. Universities continue to grow. Large libraries that aim to collect the world's collective knowledge begin construction.
Queen Bernadette begins easing on laws that ban plays, poems, and songs that are not religious in nature.
Libertian Council leader Antonius is found murdered in his bed, his throat slit. an investigation is done but no evidence is found. elections are prepared.
T'Odis' capitol of L'Aorn is surprise attacked by battalions of Parshumians somehow coming from the North Mountains. The T'Odis fight bravely but there are many casualties. Many old family names are lost as they are slaughtered. This is known as "The Sacking of L'Aorn". The Empire's Army are able to defend the castle and hold off the Parshumians. T'Odis awaits reinforcements from it's other cities. Emperor Varxas loses the last of his surviving sons and many of his grandsons in the battle.
Year 327
Libertia's council is left without a leader. An election is held. Two young cousins rise to fill the position, Zelsi Wintso and Drex Corgoso, both descendents of Indoria. Each catered to the different interests of the young population. Zelsi preached to the Soovs that now was a time to continue the peace their nation has experienced and move onto a golden age. Wintso's cousin did not have the same beliefs. Drex called for putting all focus on improving their military, and eventually staging a full-scale attack on Kildra with intent on increasing their borders. He also continuously stated that it was just a matter of time until Kildra reclaimed their slaves. Drex builds a fantical following within the Lindors.
Unknown assailants attack a Soov campaigning office that Zelsi was scheduled to be at. Zelsi could not make it, but all campaigning officers are slaughtered. Drex comes out against the attack the next day. Rumors fly that it was Drex himself who staged the attack. Election day arrives. Zels wins the election by nearly 35,000 votes, which sends many Lindors into a rage. Riots break out in Libertia's capital. Drex seemingly publicly supports the nation's decision, in order to try to quell the riots.
In Libertia Zelsi Wintso takes office as council leader and addresses the people from the capital of Par Quan. "The bloodshed has come to an end. I know some of you feel we should continue it, but I ask for peace. We must put the hatred, anger, and thoughts of revenge behind us..."
T'Odis reinforcements, made up mostly of Justice Hordes, are able to drive the Parshumian forces out of L'Aorn and back into the North Mountains, although L'Aorn is mostly destroyed in the process due to the Parshumian's use of Fire-Water.
Yearly combat tournaments in Iorn become larger spectacles as peace continues in Kildra. Champions of these tournaments become well-known and adored celebrities.
A Kildran man by the name of Herman Fellmon open up "Fellmon's Apothecary" in Libertia. It soon becomes a successful business. Universities continue to grow. Large libraries that aim to collect the world's collective knowledge begin construction.
Queen Bernadette begins easing on laws that ban plays, poems, and songs that are not religious in nature.
Libertian Council leader Antonius is found murdered in his bed, his throat slit. an investigation is done but no evidence is found. elections are prepared.
T'Odis' capitol of L'Aorn is surprise attacked by battalions of Parshumians somehow coming from the North Mountains. The T'Odis fight bravely but there are many casualties. Many old family names are lost as they are slaughtered. This is known as "The Sacking of L'Aorn". The Empire's Army are able to defend the castle and hold off the Parshumians. T'Odis awaits reinforcements from it's other cities. Emperor Varxas loses the last of his surviving sons and many of his grandsons in the battle.
Year 327
Libertia's council is left without a leader. An election is held. Two young cousins rise to fill the position, Zelsi Wintso and Drex Corgoso, both descendents of Indoria. Each catered to the different interests of the young population. Zelsi preached to the Soovs that now was a time to continue the peace their nation has experienced and move onto a golden age. Wintso's cousin did not have the same beliefs. Drex called for putting all focus on improving their military, and eventually staging a full-scale attack on Kildra with intent on increasing their borders. He also continuously stated that it was just a matter of time until Kildra reclaimed their slaves. Drex builds a fantical following within the Lindors.
Unknown assailants attack a Soov campaigning office that Zelsi was scheduled to be at. Zelsi could not make it, but all campaigning officers are slaughtered. Drex comes out against the attack the next day. Rumors fly that it was Drex himself who staged the attack. Election day arrives. Zels wins the election by nearly 35,000 votes, which sends many Lindors into a rage. Riots break out in Libertia's capital. Drex seemingly publicly supports the nation's decision, in order to try to quell the riots.
In Libertia Zelsi Wintso takes office as council leader and addresses the people from the capital of Par Quan. "The bloodshed has come to an end. I know some of you feel we should continue it, but I ask for peace. We must put the hatred, anger, and thoughts of revenge behind us..."
T'Odis reinforcements, made up mostly of Justice Hordes, are able to drive the Parshumian forces out of L'Aorn and back into the North Mountains, although L'Aorn is mostly destroyed in the process due to the Parshumian's use of Fire-Water.
Year 328
T'Odis tries to rebuild L'Aorn but must keep defending from Parshumians attacking from the mountains.
Queen Bernadette of Roadalia names Captain of the Holy Knights of Azae, Gayana Dasa, as her successor when she dies. Gayana becomes her Shield Maiden.
Acts of terrorism begin to spring up in major Libertian cities. Many high profile Lindors, including Drex Corgoso himself, are investigated. No connections can be made. Construction of a new city, Taina, named after the fierce female Nomasdae warrior who fought in the Slave Revolution, begins. Acts of terrorism interrupt construction, committed by unknown assailants.
Year 330
In Libertia troops stationed at the Taina construction sites clash several times with the terrorists. Many troops are killed in the small battles. Calls to strengthen the military continue, and the troops lack of ability to handle the terrorists only backs the argument. Zelsi Wintso and the council call for the bloodshed to stop. Zelsi is afraid of what this is leading to.
Year 331
In Libertia, many Lindors move to the outskirts of the desert to begin a new way of life and distance themselves from any Kildrans in the country. Nomasdae scholars in Libertia, mostly Lindors, discover desert Tral-el.
T'Odis tries to rebuild L'Aorn but must keep defending from Parshumians attacking from the mountains.
Queen Bernadette of Roadalia names Captain of the Holy Knights of Azae, Gayana Dasa, as her successor when she dies. Gayana becomes her Shield Maiden.
Acts of terrorism begin to spring up in major Libertian cities. Many high profile Lindors, including Drex Corgoso himself, are investigated. No connections can be made. Construction of a new city, Taina, named after the fierce female Nomasdae warrior who fought in the Slave Revolution, begins. Acts of terrorism interrupt construction, committed by unknown assailants.
Year 330
In Libertia troops stationed at the Taina construction sites clash several times with the terrorists. Many troops are killed in the small battles. Calls to strengthen the military continue, and the troops lack of ability to handle the terrorists only backs the argument. Zelsi Wintso and the council call for the bloodshed to stop. Zelsi is afraid of what this is leading to.
Year 331
In Libertia, many Lindors move to the outskirts of the desert to begin a new way of life and distance themselves from any Kildrans in the country. Nomasdae scholars in Libertia, mostly Lindors, discover desert Tral-el.
Year 333
Queen Bernadette of Roadalia decides to release those imprisoned only for the crime of "Non-Believing". Many praise her, but the more religiously strict are angered. Queen Bernadette declares neutrality in Libertia's inner dispute, but secretly sends her Holy Knights of Azae to support the Libertian government.
In Libertia the first terrorist is caught alive. After a week of interrogation, he finally reveals the leader to be the missing Drex Corgoso. Upon this revelation, Zelsi fears civil war is in the near future. Lindors demand foreign forces to be removed from Libertia's soil. Focus finally shifts to strengthening the military.
T'Odis mountain-scouts discover a large Parshumian base hidden in the North Mountains. They report back to Emperor Varxas as preparations are made to go on the offensive. Rebuilding of L'Aorn continues as memorial statues are built as well.
Queen Bernadette of Roadalia decides to release those imprisoned only for the crime of "Non-Believing". Many praise her, but the more religiously strict are angered. Queen Bernadette declares neutrality in Libertia's inner dispute, but secretly sends her Holy Knights of Azae to support the Libertian government.
In Libertia the first terrorist is caught alive. After a week of interrogation, he finally reveals the leader to be the missing Drex Corgoso. Upon this revelation, Zelsi fears civil war is in the near future. Lindors demand foreign forces to be removed from Libertia's soil. Focus finally shifts to strengthening the military.
T'Odis mountain-scouts discover a large Parshumian base hidden in the North Mountains. They report back to Emperor Varxas as preparations are made to go on the offensive. Rebuilding of L'Aorn continues as memorial statues are built as well.
Year 334
Drex's whereabouts remain unknown. Lindor towns and villages are put under martial law and this becomes a hot button issue during debates. No further terrorist attacks happen.
Year 335
"The Battle of the North Mountains" is fought in T'Odis. The fighting lasts year round, sometimes bringing the attention of massive Ice Tral-el, but the T'Odis are able to oust the Parshumians from their base. Emperor Varxas' last living grandson falls in combat against the Parshumian leader. The leader is brought back to L'Aorn and executed. Emperor Varxas becomes withdrawn.
Although no attacks have happened, Zelsi and the council refuse to let their guard down until Drex is found. Cities with a mostly Lindor populations remain under martial law. A small Libertian village names, Vialis, is burned to the ground with all it's inhabitants. A few survivors claim it was the Holy Knights of Azae after a Lindor protest. Propaganda spreads about the Kildran raced Holy Knights of Azae. This becomes known as "The Burning of Vialis". Many young people join the Lindor party.
Cities throughout Libertia are attacked systematically and at once by groups of well trained and heavily armed men. Soldiers overrun many small villages on horseback. Many large cities are taken down, seemingly from the inside. The attackers reveal themselves to be under the orders of Drex Corgoso. Some cities are lost, while some are able to push back the attackers.
This marks the beginning of the "Lindor-Soov War" or the Libertian Civil War. Fighting last for weeks, leaving the streets covered in blood. Libertia even sends a convoy to Kildra for help and gets a surprise when King Anthony agrees to send troops.
Crime in Roadalia lowers in response to Queen Bernadette's policies.
Drex's whereabouts remain unknown. Lindor towns and villages are put under martial law and this becomes a hot button issue during debates. No further terrorist attacks happen.
Year 335
"The Battle of the North Mountains" is fought in T'Odis. The fighting lasts year round, sometimes bringing the attention of massive Ice Tral-el, but the T'Odis are able to oust the Parshumians from their base. Emperor Varxas' last living grandson falls in combat against the Parshumian leader. The leader is brought back to L'Aorn and executed. Emperor Varxas becomes withdrawn.
Although no attacks have happened, Zelsi and the council refuse to let their guard down until Drex is found. Cities with a mostly Lindor populations remain under martial law. A small Libertian village names, Vialis, is burned to the ground with all it's inhabitants. A few survivors claim it was the Holy Knights of Azae after a Lindor protest. Propaganda spreads about the Kildran raced Holy Knights of Azae. This becomes known as "The Burning of Vialis". Many young people join the Lindor party.
Cities throughout Libertia are attacked systematically and at once by groups of well trained and heavily armed men. Soldiers overrun many small villages on horseback. Many large cities are taken down, seemingly from the inside. The attackers reveal themselves to be under the orders of Drex Corgoso. Some cities are lost, while some are able to push back the attackers.
This marks the beginning of the "Lindor-Soov War" or the Libertian Civil War. Fighting last for weeks, leaving the streets covered in blood. Libertia even sends a convoy to Kildra for help and gets a surprise when King Anthony agrees to send troops.
Crime in Roadalia lowers in response to Queen Bernadette's policies.
Year 337
Queen Bernadette of Roadalia calls back the Holy Knights of Azae as war breaks out in Libertia and the Lindors call for their execution.
The largest group of rebel Lindor troops surrounds the Libertian capitol, Par Quan. The Libertian army is able to hold them back for weeks, but it is a hard fought battle. Zelsi and the council are trapped within the forest city. The opposing forces are for more adept at combat and strategy than the Libertian forces. Surrender seems the only option for the council, but in an interesting turn of events, a high ranking Libertian officer discovers the hideout of Drex Corgoso, and along with his soldiers, captures Drex. Corgoso's followers halt their siege of Par Quan and negotiations begin.
Queen Bernadette of Roadalia calls back the Holy Knights of Azae as war breaks out in Libertia and the Lindors call for their execution.
The largest group of rebel Lindor troops surrounds the Libertian capitol, Par Quan. The Libertian army is able to hold them back for weeks, but it is a hard fought battle. Zelsi and the council are trapped within the forest city. The opposing forces are for more adept at combat and strategy than the Libertian forces. Surrender seems the only option for the council, but in an interesting turn of events, a high ranking Libertian officer discovers the hideout of Drex Corgoso, and along with his soldiers, captures Drex. Corgoso's followers halt their siege of Par Quan and negotiations begin.
Year 338
Zelsi and the council realize that the violence will not end unless a compromise is reached. After a week of deliberation, a decision is made. They decide to do the same thing that King had did before them in Kildra. They split the nation, relinquishing the Eastern desert half to Drex and his Lindor followers. Drex is released to his followers. They establish the militaristic nation of Indoriaa, in memory of Drex and Zelsi's ancestor. Drex Corgoso is appointed general and thus leader of the nation. He issues the Tayoma decree, that once a year someone may challenge the current leader of the nation to one-on-one, hand-to-hand combat; and if they win, they may now place their family name upon the Indorian throne.
Year 339
With no economy to speak of, Indoria is forced to ask the very nation that shackled their ancestors, Kildra, for help. King Anthony shows kindness and agrees to send food supplies. Indorians put focus on strength and military, building many military training centers. Drex issues Indorian law, that young men are drafted into army at the age of thirteen.
Libertia immediately begins to strengthen its border with Indoria as does Roadalia, although Roadalia opens up option with Indoria to trade.
Year 340
Libertia continues to rebuild from the Lindor-Soov War.
Indorians find difficulty farming in the desert outside of the new capitol of Falcon's Haven. Tral-el attacks happen often. Military's main job becomes fighting off these beasts. The first Tayoma challenge is handed to Drex by an Indorian foot solder named Dami Valente. Drex defeats him quickly, without an issue, and even spares his life.
Drex orders excavations of newly dicovered Ancient Nomasdae ruins in the desert. The "Desert of Swords" is also discovered, a series of strange rock formations that appear to look like giant swords sticking out of the sands. They have no explanation.
Year 341
Prince Anthony II of Kildra meets Lady Marie of House Peraquin at one of his born-day tournaments in Iorn. They begin courting.
Indoria begrudgingly joins the Roadalia-Libertia-T'Odis-Kildra trade route.
Construction of the massive gaming city, Pompoe, begins in Libertia. Large black markets for Pashush start to pop up with no laws barring the growing or cultivating of it
Year 342
Prince Anthony II marries Lady Marie in the most lavish wedding ceremony the capitol of Kein has ever seen. They are wed at the immense and ancient First Church of Azae.
A son is born to Prince Anthony II and Princess Marie that they christen, Prince Unger II.
What's left of the Lindor party in Libertia become the "Defenders" and demand a stronger border between nations, the practice of isolation, and demand a return to Ancient Nomasdae culture, from ways of dress to daily life. They are led by a young Nomasdae-Kildran man by the name of Panuck Eldrazi. They campaign in every major city to gain more support.
Libertia's population continues to grow. Many Tral-el hunters are called in from all over the world and paid handsomely to help keep construction peaceful. Tensions continue between Soovs and Defenders. After several deaths and re-elections. Zelsi finds himself in charge of fours Defenders and only two Soovs on the council. Most days are spent arguing, much to the ageing Zelsi's dismay.
After years more of sea battles between T'Odis and Parshum, a messenger raven arrives in L'Aorn from current Parshum Calar, Dhumibol Uduliadej, written in the Kildran Common Words. He wishes to meet with the Emperor to end the T'Odis-Parshum War. Emperor Varxas accepts.
Year 343
Hunting Tral-el becomes a common occupation deep in the Indorian desert and brings some villages out of poverty. Drex continues to rule without objection and marries his second-in-command, Colonel Valick Ana's sister in a small and modest ceremony at the capital.
Emperor Varxas and Calar Dhumibol meet at Castle T'Odis in L'Aorn. They speak through a translator that Dhumibol has brought. They both speak of their losses and their wishes to see the bloodshed and violence cease. As a sign of good faith, Dhumibol offers for his youngest daughter, Boonsri, to marry Varxas' last living direct heir, his great grandson, Varxas T'Odis II, when both come of age. Varxas accepts and offers to send several ships of workers to help rebuild Ka Ja Ta.
Year 345
King Anthony of Kildra dies at age seventy-seven from illness. His son, Anthony II, takes the throne at the young age of twenty-four.
King Drex Corgoso of Indoria's wife gives birth to his only son, Ergle Corgoso.
Year 347
Rebuilding of Ka Ja Ta finishes. Crew returns with Parshumian builders to help rebuild L'Aorn, and P'Iking. Outlaw's Cove is left in burnt ruins.
Libertian Council Leader Zelsi Wintso struggles to keep a tension filled peace as the Defenders grow and protest.
Excavation in the Nomasdae ruins of Indoria turns up hieroglyphic scriptures of a lost Nomasdae God called "Krakou". Scholars begin working to translate it. Prominent members of the Defenders begin claiming that there is still a secret Nomasdae slave-trade being practiced in Kildra amongst the more isolated nobles. Stories are told of young girls being snatched out of beds in small villages on the borders, never to be seen again. King Anthony of Kildra denies these claims.
Year 350
Queen Marie dies in an unfortunate horse-riding accident. King Anthony II is devastated.
Queen Bernadette of Roadalia becomes ill with a strange sickness. She falls into a coma-like state. Doctors are brought in from Libertia to try and cure her. Her Shield Maiden, Gayana Dasa becomes acting regent.
After years of work, Indorian scholars barely decipher any of the Krakou tomes. All they come up with his it's name translates to "Tradition". Defender leaders in Libertia declare this to be a "sign" to return to Nomasdae roots. Many Defenders move to Indoria to view the scriptures on display. This causes Libertia to enter a more peaceful state.
Year 351
Chancellor Virin takes over some ruling duties in Kildra and tries control the ever squabbling noble families while King Anthony II falls into a deep depression, refusing to leave his chambers. Raids on caravans on the Roadalia-Libertia-T'Odis-Kildra trade route by bandit gangs becomes a rising concern.
Libertian Council Leader Zelsi Wintso becomes ill. Tensions rise between the Soovs and the Defenders as they politically clash in the council. Man rich view the political rivalry as unimportant as Libertia is flourishing.
Some Indorians master desert farming and begin to become wealthy. Indorians military might grows with each passing year. Many fear their leader, King Drex Corgoso, is ill as he has not addressed the people in months. Colonel Valick Ana is named as his "Sword Maester" in any attempted Tayomas. None are attempted.
Year 353
Upon clergy and healer's advice, a still distraught King Anthony II is brought about Kein for a carriage ride and fresh air. On this ride he meets a common woman by the name of Suzane Basil. Much to his handler's chagrin, he invites her back to the castle for dinner. Chancellor Virin places many guards along the Kildran portion of the trade route.
Many extremist Defenders begin to form a religious cult around the barely deciphered tomes of the newly discovered Ancient Nomasdae God, Krakou. They demand a return to tribal leaders and a take down of the crown, as they feel it is too familiar system from that of Kildra's who enslaved them long ago. They wear traditional garbs of their ancestors and paint their faces.
Year 354
King Anthony II of Kildra has been controversially allowing the commoner, Suzane Basil, to stay in the royal castle in Kein. This bit of gossip spreads amongst the noble families. Guards fight off bandits daily on the trade route.
King Drex Corgoso of Indoria, still very ill, allows merchants of Kildran descent into the nation's borders. Many Indorian Generals do not agree with this, although it does improve the Kingdom's economy. Mercenary bands begin opening up shop in the deserts alongside Tral-el hunters. The Cult of Krakou grows in number
Queen Bernadette of Roadalia dies while in coma. Suzane Basil accompanies King Anthony II as he attends the services to pay respect. Her Shield Maiden, Gayana Dasa, takes the throne at the age of forty-seven.
Year 355
The Cult of Krakou begins kidnapping soldiers in the Indorian Army. They are hunted down and executed but continue to work in the shadows.
Year 356
King Anthony II of Kildra shocks the ruling class by marrying Suzane Basil in the church of Azae as not only is remarrying after a death considered a sin, but marrying a commoner had never been done before. A small smithing village on the outskirts of Ozryn is burned to the ground by bandits. When Ozryn town guards come to investigate, all the bandits are found slain.
A Mercenary band known as the "Black Talon Mercenaries" led by a Nomasdae man named Syler Hazule starts to gain notoriety around Kildra later in the year, completing various odd missions for the noble class.
Queen Gayana of Roadalia proves to be a competent and kind ruler. She releases many long-time prisoners who were only in for small infractions, much like her predecessor did before her. She lowers taxes and promotes the first man in decades to General of the Roadalian Royal Army, Leonard Roadalia.
Assassinations happen weekly in the Indorian military. The Cult of Krakou is mostly to blame but some think others are taking advantage of the confusion.
Year 357
The Black Talon Mercenaries continue to grow as does their prestige around Zeldwa. They begin to take missions in Libertia and Roadalia.
T'Odis and Parshum continue to rebuild their once mighty empires. Parshumians begin settling inside T'Odis borders once again, although mostly only in the Lawless Lands.
Year 358
Queen Suzane of Kildra gives birth to a son, Prince Alzwon Hildren.
Emperor Varxas T'Odis' great-grandson, Varxas II, marries Calar Dhumibol Uduliadej's youngest daughter, Boonsri, in a large ceremony in L'Aorn. The Emperor, The Calar, and all twelve of the Calar's other children are in attendance. The traditional Parshum celebrations last for several weeks much to the dismay of usually quiet T'Odis people in the Lawful Lands.
King Drex Corgoso dies in his sleep, succumbing to his long term illness. His son, Ergle Corgoso, takes the throne at the age of twenty. The Black Talons begin taking missions in Indoria, competing with the many established mercenary groups there. They also become known as accomplished Tral-el hunters.
Year 359
Crime begins rising throughout the major cities of Libertia as Soovs and Defenders are distracted with their infighting. Council Leader Zelsi Wintso is visited by famous healers from all over Libertia.
The Black Talons are able to take down an enormous ancient Ice Tral-el in T'Odis named, "B'Aech Drymtar (Death Bringer)" that has terrorized mountain cities in T'Odis for centuries.
An Indorian Lieutenant by the name of Bayou Portsman challenges the new ruler Ergle to Tayoma.
Year 361
King Anthony II of Kildra is found dead in his chambers. The capital's alchemists suspect poison. The nation mourns as services are prepared. Libertian Council Leader Zelsi Wintso, Queen Gayana of Roadalia, and Emperor Varxas all decline to attend due to failing health. Weeks after the funeral, Prince Unger II and Queen Suzane confront each other at the capitol. Each accuses the other of being the culprit in the King's murder. Queen Suzane claims Prince Unger II learned of his father's plan of giving the throne to his second son, Prince Alzwon. Prince Unger II claims Queen Suzane is trying to steal the throne as a commoner. Each royal family member brings their own force to the confrontation. Most noble families and their sworn knights flock to Prince Unger and declare him their true king, while some nobles and many commoners swear their allegiance to Queen Suzane. Queen Suzane also makes the controversial decision to hire Syler Hazule and his Black Talon Mercenaries, along with various other mercenary bands from around Zeldwa. The Black Talons and the Kildran Royal Army do battle in Kein square. This marks the beginning of the "War of Royalty" or the Fourth Kildran Civil War.
The "Battle of Ozryn" takes places between the allied Mercenary forces and nobles loyal to the Queen against the Kildran Royal Army at the end of the year. Syler's forces and direction prove deadly and superior as they defeat the Royal Army in an upset. Rumors pass around through Zeldwa that Syler's most deadly soldier is only seventeen years old.
Queen Gayana of Roadalia names a young woman, Renaria Velouse, as her Shield Maiden.
Many in Indoria are not sure if the Cult of Krakou still exists. Children share ghost-tales of men with painted faces.
Year 362
Syler Hazule is able to gain the allegiance of several pirate clans in Kildra and stages a surprise naval attack on Prince Unger's forces camped in Ocean's Wake. Unger's forces retreat to Yensa and Isbul. Syler's child-soldier gains the titles, "Nomasdae Blood Child" & "Syler's Butcher Boy" during battle.
Bandit attacks on trade caravans in Kildra rise incredibly during the war.
Year 363
Prince Unger II's Royal Army begins to turn the tides against the mercenaries in Kildra, gaining several victories. General Artimendes Gilgrend , one of the few noble lords who sides with Queen Suzane, is killed in battle in Yensa. His son, Kael Gilgrend corners and slaughters the battalion responsible, against the orders of his superiors. Kael is brought before the Queen, stripped of all titles, and exiled from Kildra.
Queen Gayana of Roadalia makes the strange demand that construction of large walls on the nation's border begins. She also repeals many acts she implemented that freed religious prisoners.
Libertian Council Leader Zelsi Wintso finally succumbs to illness at the age of eighty. Many in the nation, Soov and Defender alike, mourn for their long-time leader. Elections are prepared.
Zelsi and the council realize that the violence will not end unless a compromise is reached. After a week of deliberation, a decision is made. They decide to do the same thing that King had did before them in Kildra. They split the nation, relinquishing the Eastern desert half to Drex and his Lindor followers. Drex is released to his followers. They establish the militaristic nation of Indoriaa, in memory of Drex and Zelsi's ancestor. Drex Corgoso is appointed general and thus leader of the nation. He issues the Tayoma decree, that once a year someone may challenge the current leader of the nation to one-on-one, hand-to-hand combat; and if they win, they may now place their family name upon the Indorian throne.
Year 339
With no economy to speak of, Indoria is forced to ask the very nation that shackled their ancestors, Kildra, for help. King Anthony shows kindness and agrees to send food supplies. Indorians put focus on strength and military, building many military training centers. Drex issues Indorian law, that young men are drafted into army at the age of thirteen.
Libertia immediately begins to strengthen its border with Indoria as does Roadalia, although Roadalia opens up option with Indoria to trade.
Year 340
Libertia continues to rebuild from the Lindor-Soov War.
Indorians find difficulty farming in the desert outside of the new capitol of Falcon's Haven. Tral-el attacks happen often. Military's main job becomes fighting off these beasts. The first Tayoma challenge is handed to Drex by an Indorian foot solder named Dami Valente. Drex defeats him quickly, without an issue, and even spares his life.
Drex orders excavations of newly dicovered Ancient Nomasdae ruins in the desert. The "Desert of Swords" is also discovered, a series of strange rock formations that appear to look like giant swords sticking out of the sands. They have no explanation.
Year 341
Prince Anthony II of Kildra meets Lady Marie of House Peraquin at one of his born-day tournaments in Iorn. They begin courting.
Indoria begrudgingly joins the Roadalia-Libertia-T'Odis-Kildra trade route.
Construction of the massive gaming city, Pompoe, begins in Libertia. Large black markets for Pashush start to pop up with no laws barring the growing or cultivating of it
Year 342
Prince Anthony II marries Lady Marie in the most lavish wedding ceremony the capitol of Kein has ever seen. They are wed at the immense and ancient First Church of Azae.
A son is born to Prince Anthony II and Princess Marie that they christen, Prince Unger II.
What's left of the Lindor party in Libertia become the "Defenders" and demand a stronger border between nations, the practice of isolation, and demand a return to Ancient Nomasdae culture, from ways of dress to daily life. They are led by a young Nomasdae-Kildran man by the name of Panuck Eldrazi. They campaign in every major city to gain more support.
Libertia's population continues to grow. Many Tral-el hunters are called in from all over the world and paid handsomely to help keep construction peaceful. Tensions continue between Soovs and Defenders. After several deaths and re-elections. Zelsi finds himself in charge of fours Defenders and only two Soovs on the council. Most days are spent arguing, much to the ageing Zelsi's dismay.
After years more of sea battles between T'Odis and Parshum, a messenger raven arrives in L'Aorn from current Parshum Calar, Dhumibol Uduliadej, written in the Kildran Common Words. He wishes to meet with the Emperor to end the T'Odis-Parshum War. Emperor Varxas accepts.
Year 343
Hunting Tral-el becomes a common occupation deep in the Indorian desert and brings some villages out of poverty. Drex continues to rule without objection and marries his second-in-command, Colonel Valick Ana's sister in a small and modest ceremony at the capital.
Emperor Varxas and Calar Dhumibol meet at Castle T'Odis in L'Aorn. They speak through a translator that Dhumibol has brought. They both speak of their losses and their wishes to see the bloodshed and violence cease. As a sign of good faith, Dhumibol offers for his youngest daughter, Boonsri, to marry Varxas' last living direct heir, his great grandson, Varxas T'Odis II, when both come of age. Varxas accepts and offers to send several ships of workers to help rebuild Ka Ja Ta.
Year 345
King Anthony of Kildra dies at age seventy-seven from illness. His son, Anthony II, takes the throne at the young age of twenty-four.
King Drex Corgoso of Indoria's wife gives birth to his only son, Ergle Corgoso.
Year 347
Rebuilding of Ka Ja Ta finishes. Crew returns with Parshumian builders to help rebuild L'Aorn, and P'Iking. Outlaw's Cove is left in burnt ruins.
Libertian Council Leader Zelsi Wintso struggles to keep a tension filled peace as the Defenders grow and protest.
Excavation in the Nomasdae ruins of Indoria turns up hieroglyphic scriptures of a lost Nomasdae God called "Krakou". Scholars begin working to translate it. Prominent members of the Defenders begin claiming that there is still a secret Nomasdae slave-trade being practiced in Kildra amongst the more isolated nobles. Stories are told of young girls being snatched out of beds in small villages on the borders, never to be seen again. King Anthony of Kildra denies these claims.
Year 350
Queen Marie dies in an unfortunate horse-riding accident. King Anthony II is devastated.
Queen Bernadette of Roadalia becomes ill with a strange sickness. She falls into a coma-like state. Doctors are brought in from Libertia to try and cure her. Her Shield Maiden, Gayana Dasa becomes acting regent.
After years of work, Indorian scholars barely decipher any of the Krakou tomes. All they come up with his it's name translates to "Tradition". Defender leaders in Libertia declare this to be a "sign" to return to Nomasdae roots. Many Defenders move to Indoria to view the scriptures on display. This causes Libertia to enter a more peaceful state.
Year 351
Chancellor Virin takes over some ruling duties in Kildra and tries control the ever squabbling noble families while King Anthony II falls into a deep depression, refusing to leave his chambers. Raids on caravans on the Roadalia-Libertia-T'Odis-Kildra trade route by bandit gangs becomes a rising concern.
Libertian Council Leader Zelsi Wintso becomes ill. Tensions rise between the Soovs and the Defenders as they politically clash in the council. Man rich view the political rivalry as unimportant as Libertia is flourishing.
Some Indorians master desert farming and begin to become wealthy. Indorians military might grows with each passing year. Many fear their leader, King Drex Corgoso, is ill as he has not addressed the people in months. Colonel Valick Ana is named as his "Sword Maester" in any attempted Tayomas. None are attempted.
Year 353
Upon clergy and healer's advice, a still distraught King Anthony II is brought about Kein for a carriage ride and fresh air. On this ride he meets a common woman by the name of Suzane Basil. Much to his handler's chagrin, he invites her back to the castle for dinner. Chancellor Virin places many guards along the Kildran portion of the trade route.
Many extremist Defenders begin to form a religious cult around the barely deciphered tomes of the newly discovered Ancient Nomasdae God, Krakou. They demand a return to tribal leaders and a take down of the crown, as they feel it is too familiar system from that of Kildra's who enslaved them long ago. They wear traditional garbs of their ancestors and paint their faces.
Year 354
King Anthony II of Kildra has been controversially allowing the commoner, Suzane Basil, to stay in the royal castle in Kein. This bit of gossip spreads amongst the noble families. Guards fight off bandits daily on the trade route.
King Drex Corgoso of Indoria, still very ill, allows merchants of Kildran descent into the nation's borders. Many Indorian Generals do not agree with this, although it does improve the Kingdom's economy. Mercenary bands begin opening up shop in the deserts alongside Tral-el hunters. The Cult of Krakou grows in number
Queen Bernadette of Roadalia dies while in coma. Suzane Basil accompanies King Anthony II as he attends the services to pay respect. Her Shield Maiden, Gayana Dasa, takes the throne at the age of forty-seven.
Year 355
The Cult of Krakou begins kidnapping soldiers in the Indorian Army. They are hunted down and executed but continue to work in the shadows.
Year 356
King Anthony II of Kildra shocks the ruling class by marrying Suzane Basil in the church of Azae as not only is remarrying after a death considered a sin, but marrying a commoner had never been done before. A small smithing village on the outskirts of Ozryn is burned to the ground by bandits. When Ozryn town guards come to investigate, all the bandits are found slain.
A Mercenary band known as the "Black Talon Mercenaries" led by a Nomasdae man named Syler Hazule starts to gain notoriety around Kildra later in the year, completing various odd missions for the noble class.
Queen Gayana of Roadalia proves to be a competent and kind ruler. She releases many long-time prisoners who were only in for small infractions, much like her predecessor did before her. She lowers taxes and promotes the first man in decades to General of the Roadalian Royal Army, Leonard Roadalia.
Assassinations happen weekly in the Indorian military. The Cult of Krakou is mostly to blame but some think others are taking advantage of the confusion.
Year 357
The Black Talon Mercenaries continue to grow as does their prestige around Zeldwa. They begin to take missions in Libertia and Roadalia.
T'Odis and Parshum continue to rebuild their once mighty empires. Parshumians begin settling inside T'Odis borders once again, although mostly only in the Lawless Lands.
Year 358
Queen Suzane of Kildra gives birth to a son, Prince Alzwon Hildren.
Emperor Varxas T'Odis' great-grandson, Varxas II, marries Calar Dhumibol Uduliadej's youngest daughter, Boonsri, in a large ceremony in L'Aorn. The Emperor, The Calar, and all twelve of the Calar's other children are in attendance. The traditional Parshum celebrations last for several weeks much to the dismay of usually quiet T'Odis people in the Lawful Lands.
King Drex Corgoso dies in his sleep, succumbing to his long term illness. His son, Ergle Corgoso, takes the throne at the age of twenty. The Black Talons begin taking missions in Indoria, competing with the many established mercenary groups there. They also become known as accomplished Tral-el hunters.
Year 359
Crime begins rising throughout the major cities of Libertia as Soovs and Defenders are distracted with their infighting. Council Leader Zelsi Wintso is visited by famous healers from all over Libertia.
The Black Talons are able to take down an enormous ancient Ice Tral-el in T'Odis named, "B'Aech Drymtar (Death Bringer)" that has terrorized mountain cities in T'Odis for centuries.
An Indorian Lieutenant by the name of Bayou Portsman challenges the new ruler Ergle to Tayoma.
Year 361
King Anthony II of Kildra is found dead in his chambers. The capital's alchemists suspect poison. The nation mourns as services are prepared. Libertian Council Leader Zelsi Wintso, Queen Gayana of Roadalia, and Emperor Varxas all decline to attend due to failing health. Weeks after the funeral, Prince Unger II and Queen Suzane confront each other at the capitol. Each accuses the other of being the culprit in the King's murder. Queen Suzane claims Prince Unger II learned of his father's plan of giving the throne to his second son, Prince Alzwon. Prince Unger II claims Queen Suzane is trying to steal the throne as a commoner. Each royal family member brings their own force to the confrontation. Most noble families and their sworn knights flock to Prince Unger and declare him their true king, while some nobles and many commoners swear their allegiance to Queen Suzane. Queen Suzane also makes the controversial decision to hire Syler Hazule and his Black Talon Mercenaries, along with various other mercenary bands from around Zeldwa. The Black Talons and the Kildran Royal Army do battle in Kein square. This marks the beginning of the "War of Royalty" or the Fourth Kildran Civil War.
The "Battle of Ozryn" takes places between the allied Mercenary forces and nobles loyal to the Queen against the Kildran Royal Army at the end of the year. Syler's forces and direction prove deadly and superior as they defeat the Royal Army in an upset. Rumors pass around through Zeldwa that Syler's most deadly soldier is only seventeen years old.
Queen Gayana of Roadalia names a young woman, Renaria Velouse, as her Shield Maiden.
Many in Indoria are not sure if the Cult of Krakou still exists. Children share ghost-tales of men with painted faces.
Year 362
Syler Hazule is able to gain the allegiance of several pirate clans in Kildra and stages a surprise naval attack on Prince Unger's forces camped in Ocean's Wake. Unger's forces retreat to Yensa and Isbul. Syler's child-soldier gains the titles, "Nomasdae Blood Child" & "Syler's Butcher Boy" during battle.
Bandit attacks on trade caravans in Kildra rise incredibly during the war.
Year 363
Prince Unger II's Royal Army begins to turn the tides against the mercenaries in Kildra, gaining several victories. General Artimendes Gilgrend , one of the few noble lords who sides with Queen Suzane, is killed in battle in Yensa. His son, Kael Gilgrend corners and slaughters the battalion responsible, against the orders of his superiors. Kael is brought before the Queen, stripped of all titles, and exiled from Kildra.
Queen Gayana of Roadalia makes the strange demand that construction of large walls on the nation's border begins. She also repeals many acts she implemented that freed religious prisoners.
Libertian Council Leader Zelsi Wintso finally succumbs to illness at the age of eighty. Many in the nation, Soov and Defender alike, mourn for their long-time leader. Elections are prepared.
Year 364
The War of Royalty continues as Syler scores many victories against Prince Unger II throughout Kildra. The war effort takes it's toll on the common populace as the Queen is forced to raise taxes. Unger's forces raid trade caravans in the outskirts of Kildra.
Elections arrive in Libertia, as many Soov and Defenders campaign all over the nation. One candidate stands out among the rest. The mysterious Soov, Edward Dweae, moves to the forefront of the race as he caters to both sides, and takes a moderate but firm stance on many issues in Libertia. He wins by a landslide.
Queen Gayana of Roadalia becomes withdrawn. Local healers and clergy are brought in to treat her of an unknown affliction.
The War of Royalty continues as Syler scores many victories against Prince Unger II throughout Kildra. The war effort takes it's toll on the common populace as the Queen is forced to raise taxes. Unger's forces raid trade caravans in the outskirts of Kildra.
Elections arrive in Libertia, as many Soov and Defenders campaign all over the nation. One candidate stands out among the rest. The mysterious Soov, Edward Dweae, moves to the forefront of the race as he caters to both sides, and takes a moderate but firm stance on many issues in Libertia. He wins by a landslide.
Queen Gayana of Roadalia becomes withdrawn. Local healers and clergy are brought in to treat her of an unknown affliction.
Year 365
The last battle of the War of Royalty is fought. The Black Talons defeat Prince Unger II in the "Battle of Bore's Den". The city is burned down in the mayhem. Prince Unger II disappears and is presumed deceased. Queen Suzane honors the many mercenary troops who fought for her power and grants them nobility status, but in a strange turn of events, members of the Black Talons are accused of attacking the Queen. They are hunted and executed in the streets of Kein. Only Syler Hazule and his "Child of Death" Ziek Sidane escape. Large bounties are placed on them by the various noble houses who sided with the Queen.
Queen Suzane promises peace will return to the nation. Many Nomasdae who fought in her name demand nobility status.
Queen Gayana of Roadalia orders mass arrests with her Holy Knights of Azae. Citizens are arrested for religious infractions of various degrees, some minor. The Queen makes numerous, jittery and confusing speeches to the people of the capitol. She again becomes withdrawn.
The last battle of the War of Royalty is fought. The Black Talons defeat Prince Unger II in the "Battle of Bore's Den". The city is burned down in the mayhem. Prince Unger II disappears and is presumed deceased. Queen Suzane honors the many mercenary troops who fought for her power and grants them nobility status, but in a strange turn of events, members of the Black Talons are accused of attacking the Queen. They are hunted and executed in the streets of Kein. Only Syler Hazule and his "Child of Death" Ziek Sidane escape. Large bounties are placed on them by the various noble houses who sided with the Queen.
Queen Suzane promises peace will return to the nation. Many Nomasdae who fought in her name demand nobility status.
Queen Gayana of Roadalia orders mass arrests with her Holy Knights of Azae. Citizens are arrested for religious infractions of various degrees, some minor. The Queen makes numerous, jittery and confusing speeches to the people of the capitol. She again becomes withdrawn.
Year 367
Kildra begins to rebuild cities destroyed from battles. Noble families who sided with Prince Unger II are given the chance to swear fealty to the throne. Most bend the knee, but some refuse and are stripped of their titles and lands.
Libertian Council Leader Edward Dweae orders a strengthening of the Libertian Defense Forces and a cracking down on crime. Libertian construction companies begin tearing down more rain-forests to expand cities.
King Ergle Corgoso of Indoria initiates yearly military tournaments to keep his troops sharp and well-trained.
Kildra begins to rebuild cities destroyed from battles. Noble families who sided with Prince Unger II are given the chance to swear fealty to the throne. Most bend the knee, but some refuse and are stripped of their titles and lands.
Libertian Council Leader Edward Dweae orders a strengthening of the Libertian Defense Forces and a cracking down on crime. Libertian construction companies begin tearing down more rain-forests to expand cities.
King Ergle Corgoso of Indoria initiates yearly military tournaments to keep his troops sharp and well-trained.
Year 369
Present Day
Queen Suzane appoints several prominent and wealthy Nomasdae families, as well as those who fought in her name, as noble families. This angers many older Kildran houses. She appoints Chancellor Virin to handle daily duties of the crown.
Construction on the Roadalian wall finishes. The dungeons of each city fill up as the Queen demands more imprisonings of those who try to flee the country. Even the most religious devout of communities are found on trial. The last few months have been especially brutal with a sudden change in Queen Gayana's confidence and wrath.
Indoria's economy has grown immensely. Mercenary companies sell their swords all over Zeldwa for large profits. Whenever a government official or military general goes missing, the Cult of Krakou is still blamed.
Present Day
Queen Suzane appoints several prominent and wealthy Nomasdae families, as well as those who fought in her name, as noble families. This angers many older Kildran houses. She appoints Chancellor Virin to handle daily duties of the crown.
Construction on the Roadalian wall finishes. The dungeons of each city fill up as the Queen demands more imprisonings of those who try to flee the country. Even the most religious devout of communities are found on trial. The last few months have been especially brutal with a sudden change in Queen Gayana's confidence and wrath.
Indoria's economy has grown immensely. Mercenary companies sell their swords all over Zeldwa for large profits. Whenever a government official or military general goes missing, the Cult of Krakou is still blamed.
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