Aquilegia/History Book

The Book of Aquilegia

Pre-Plague

Founded in the Winter of 5 YD on the Flow Peninsula by five Morekian nobles, the colony worked under the ideals of dedication to the faith, to loyalty, and to merit. The colonists founded the realm under this constitution.

Aquilegia has thus far undergone two failed rebellions and a few leadership changes. Both rebellions were launched by founders of the realm, and both were unsupported. The cause for these rebellions is lost to history (for now).

War broke out against parent realm Xinhai in 8 YD. The cause for this war was chronicled in the Dwilight University's historical analysis by Dean Bowie Ironsides: "Aquilegia versus Xinhai: The Flow Peninsula Theatre".

In the Summer of 9 YD, a swift and terrible plague hit Aquilegia and killed the majority of Lords, the Duchess, the Cleric and worst of all the Emperor. With only four nobles left, the Aquilegions scrambled to regain order.

Post-Plague

At first, Viscount Bowie Ironsides stepped up to act Emperor until the elections ended, but it was disapproved of because he was unaffiliated with Astromancy. Then, Ambassador and Tithe Overseer Maximus Westfall took the reins and was elected Emperor of Aquilegia, now called Archbishop. More can be read in the Dwilight University's historical article "The Plague of Aquilegia" by Dean Bowie Ironsides.

The Formation of the Viper Legion

In the Autumn of 9 YD, Lord Bowie Ironsides was elected Holy Minister of War. He sponsored the Viper Legion of Aquilegia and demanded it uphold an image of strength, worthiness, dedication and experience.

When he was seeking leaders, two nobles volunteered to be Marshal, Sir Eadwulf Osha and Lady Nnaoj Urominiel. To decide which one deserved the position more he ordered them to duel. The winner would gain the Marshal position, the loser Vice Marshal. Though there were some protests, including from High Inquisitor Pasha Blatkovetchkin and Archbishop Maximus Westfall, Holy Minister and Cardinal of Finance Bowie insisted that the duel proceed. He declared that it would be a test of strength for the two candidates, and turn them into worthy leaders of his army. Fearing an imminent invasion from Xinahi, and observing the desperate state the realm was in, he has decided to allow the promotions for Marshal Nnaoj and Vice Marshal Eadwulf without the duel, but still expects one.