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| | This is where you can find a detailed accounting of the histories of the realms of Dwilight. | | This is where you can find a detailed accounting of the histories of the realms of Dwilight. |
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| − | ==Founding== | + | ==[[/Age of Colonization/]]== |
| − | Four realms were founded in summer of what had since been known as year one. From north to south, these realms were [[Springdale]](monarchy), [[Morek]](theocracy), [[Pian en Luries]](monarchy), and [[Madina]](republic).
| + | This is the age that saw the founding realms of Dwilight([[Springdale]], [[Morek]], [[Pian en Luries]], and [[Madina]]) begin to expand and colonize the continent. During this 5-year history, Springdale collapsed from within, [[Sanguis Astroism]] of Morek grew, Pian en Luries suffered and then grew, Madina nearly collapsed from within, and the Raviel-Nebel islands became host to many secessions and rebellions. Paisly was a city no one could hold. Throughout this time of expansion, contraction, and turbulence, five tournaments were held([[Poryatown]], [[Aegir]], [[Donghaiwei]], [[Madina]], and Aegir respectively). |
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| − | ==Springdale Rebellion== | + | ==Current Age== |
| − | After expanding to gain the duchy of [[Dwilight/Nifelhold|Nifelhold]], the King became known for his oppressive ways. The more powerful nobles listed a series of grievances in hopes he would change. However, he only became more oppressive. This resulted in several groups forming to oppose his reign and plot for his overthrow. Eventually, they came together under a noble known as [[Arya Family#Neel|Neel Arya]]. After some convincing, Neel eventually accepted and lead a swift rebellion and became the new King of Springdale
| + | ===Kaiser Cato Assassinated=== |
| | + | Whilst holding court Kaiser [[De La Fere Family/Cato|Cato De La Fere]], one of the more controversial leaders on the continent, was attacked and killed by an assassin. This was a blow to [[Virovene]]. As it is still one of the developing realms on the continent, it is unsure how the realm will withstand the death of its charismatic leader. Cato was at the head of the Wars of Secession, seceding Virovene from the former Empire of Springdale. The laiser's death was in the wake of much accusations of threats from the kaiser to other realms bordering Virovene. Although there was much speculation, with his demise the Kaiser's plans went with him to the grave. What the future holds for Virovene remains to be seen. |
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| − | ==Everguard Threatens War== | + | ===Crusade for Sallowtown=== |
| − | [[Everguard]] claimed a large portion of the northwestern half of Dwilight, including [[Dwilight/Eidulb|Eidulb]]. [[Caerwyn]] was the first realm threatened with war for taking the city and they eventually moved south to [[Dwilight/Golden Farrow|Golden Farrow]]. Next, Everguard threatened war with [[Astrum]], but no war appeared and it appeared Everguard dropped their claim to the city and many other regions.
| + | The infamous Demon of Dwilight, Lord [[Ironsides Family/Bowie|Bowie]] [[Ironsides Family|Ironsides]], has successfully launched a Crusade for the city of [[Sallowtown]] in the name of the Great Dragon Sallow. He was given the Mandate of Sallowtown by the Great Dragon himself and charged with reviving the Sallowsian culture and prominence on the continent. |
| | + | By bringing civilization back to the suffering Sallowsians, and performing the necessary rituals, he has been named their Prince. With the blessings of the ancestors, he shall bring back the glory and power Sallowtown once wielded. |
| | + | The D’Haran Crusaders who have participated in this noble cause deserve their due recognition. They are: Duke Hexic Jeckyl, Marquis Rathan Himoura, Dame Sorsha McDowell, Sir Gislher Ehrenstein, and Sir Carlos Francisco Torres de los Reyes. The Sallowsian Sir Kratos Wolff participated with honours. The Prophet Tenebrioun Kiri-Jolith also deserves mention for preaching the faith in the city to prepare them for their deliverance. |
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| − | ==Port Raviel War==
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| − | After an attack from [[Shadovar]] on {{Reglink|DW|Port Raviel}}, [[Melodia]], Madina, and Caerwyn promptly declared war with the aggressor realm. Soon thereafter, while alleged peace negotiations were underway, Melodia underwent an untimely rebellion. Although the tyrannical monarch [[De Blanc Family|Albert de Blanc]] was deposed and the realm reformed into a republic, the sudden and complete exchange of power left many regions in poor shape, easily allowing monsters to quickly devour those few that remained.
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| − | ==Pian en Luries Infighting==
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| − | Duchess Minerva of [[Dwilight/Askileon|Askileon]] was beginning to be disliked by her duchy and was slowly losing power with lords switching allegiance to [[Dwilight/Giask|Giask]]. A small cause to this was the fact that she couldn't offer an army to protect her duchy. Eventually, she was banned from the kingdom on request of Queen [[Anaris Family/Alanna|Alanna Anaris]] to the Royal Arbitrator on grounds that she was endangering the realm and Askileon, the capital, and could not do her duty as duchess.
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| − | Soon after [[Shenron Family/Kaennji|Kaennji Shenron]], the first king of Pian en Luries, seceded [[Dwilight/Poryatown|Poryatown]] to form [[Verus Luria]]. He claimed Queen Alanna had grown too powerful and was a tyrant. It is rumored by those within Verus Luria that Duke and Grand Imperator [[Exiled Family/Diodorus|Diodorus Exiled]] convinced him that he would join if Kaennji led the secession as rightful claims. Few of Pian en Luries believed the excuses though. A civil war, the second war of Dwilight, followed soon after.
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| − | After the war, there was a rebellion called by Mathias which forced Pian en Luries to withdraw their troops to the capital. It is claimed that this set their expansion back drastically.
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| − | ===Lurian Civil War===
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| − | The war was longer than anyone expected with Verus Luria surviving for quite some time. The King and Duke Kaennji Shenron grew disillusioned with international politics and stepped down to form a [[Magna Aenilia Ecclesia|religion]], which soon collapsed. Former Countess [[Ogren Family/Katayanna|Katayanna Ogren]] became the duchess while Reynard became the king. While fighting Pian en Luries in a series of skirmishes, they talked with their neighbors to move to a location further away from Pian en Luries. Eventually they decided to escape to Shadovar. Breaking through [[Dwilight/Poryatu|Poryatu]] in a final battle they began their migration.
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| − | ==D'Hara vs Shadovar==
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| − | Former nobles of the fallen Verus Luria moved to Shadovar, intending to create the colony of [[Dragon Shire]]. Controversy eventually broke out between the native Shadovarians and their guests, resulting in a rebellion led by Mathias. A duke and a judge of the new government did not submit to the new order of things, leading to Port Raviel seceding to form [[D'Hara]]. A short civil war existed during which Shadovar fell to D'Hara, ending the war.
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| − | ==The Springdale Secessions==
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| − | ''a.k.a. The War of Secession/Independence''<br>
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| − | After a long struggle in the [[Springdale|Empire of Springdale]], the Duke of {{Reglink|DW|Muspelheim}}, [[De La Fere Family/Cato|Cato De La Fere]], seceded the duchy and formed the theocratic realm of [[Virovene]] dedicated to the [[Sanguis Astroism|Blood Stars]], crowning himself Kaiser. Springdale saw this secession in their own borders as an act of open rebellion, and quickly declared war on the fledgling realm. However, Springdale did not count upon the support of the other realms dedicated to the Blood Stars: [[Morek]] and [[Astrum]]. Morek promised military support to defend the faith, whilst Astrum still worked for a peaceful solution.
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| − | The war become known as the War of Secession among the people of Springdale, whilst the peoples of Virovene and Morek referred to it as the War of Independence. The War of Secession soon became the dominant name.
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| − | Soon after the war began Duke Edward Raiva seceded the Duchy of {{Reglink|DW|Aegir}} from Springdale to form the tyranny of the [[Raivan Empire]], with the intent to remain neutral to the Springdale/Virovene conflict. Soon the region of {{Reglink|DW|White Plains}} switched allegiance to Morek, cutting the capital of Springdale off from the rest of the realm. Eventually the Duchy of Springdale itself left the Empire of Springdale, joining the realm of Morek. This made Morek the largest realm on the continent with 19 regions and 80 nobles. Springdale was left with only one one region: it's capital of {{Reglink|DW|Nifelhold}}.
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| − | ==Bloodstars' Blood Spilt by Brethren==
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| − | Due to Raivan Empire's agreement to build temples as part of their neutrality, many lords were forced to join the Bloodstars. Imperial Chancellor Edward also seeked expansion and quickly took [[Freke]]. This caused outrage by Morek as they had claimed the land. Diplomacy grew tense between the newest superpower and the small Raivan Empire and Ordermarshal [[Stormcrow Family|Medugnatos Stormcrow]] and High Inquisitor Anabellium 'Runner' West of Morek put claims upon Aegir and [[Aegir's Deep]]. After several skirmishes in Aegir's Deep and military occupation of the region, the Raivan Empire gave in and agreed to give Freke to the papal state that was to be founded upon Moses' Peninsula.
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| − | ==First Madinan Tournament==
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| − | In late January 2009, Sir Sage Meadowcrest, Duke of [[Madina (Region)|Madina]], Marshal of the Madina Harbor City Guard, announced a swordfighting tournament to be held in Madina. There was a charge of 15 gold for every participant. The winner was rewarded with 500 gold. There was an reward of 200 gold for second place. The tournament was in honor of both islands finally having been occupied by Madina.
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| − | However, the tournament, while announced 7 days in advance, was too far away for the northern Dwilight realms to join. One account recorded 8 days of travel from Springdale Duchy.
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| − | The tournament completed with Eczka Czek, noble of Madina, winning. Second place went to Baron Sorbad D'Saferate of [[Laraibina]].
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| − | ==Victory For Virovene and the End of an Empire==
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| − | The War of Secession ended after a long siege by Virovene of Springdale's capital fortress of [[Nifelhold]]. The stronghold held out for many months and took a tremendous effort on behalf of Virovene to control the people. Despite Virovene's military superiority, it took many attempts to gain control. The taking of Springdale's final region meant that, after its long history, the first great realm on Dwilight has been lost.
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| − | ==The Formation of a Holy State==
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| − | After much planning from the followers of Sanguis Astroism, a new theocracy has been formed upon the Mimer peninsular, known as [[Corsanctum]]. It was a long held plan of the Holy Prophet and founder of the faith, [[Hossenfeffer Family/Mathurin|Mathurin Hossenfeffer]], to create this new realm as a lynchpin and centre for the whole faith. Sanguis Astroism is one of the largest religions on the continent, and also has the most theocracies dedicated to its worship. It is hoped to become a centre for worship to the Bloodstars, and to be neutral ground for the other theocracies to work out their differences on neutral ground.
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This is where you can find a detailed accounting of the histories of the realms of Dwilight.
This is the age that saw the founding realms of Dwilight(Springdale, Morek, Pian en Luries, and Madina) begin to expand and colonize the continent. During this 5-year history, Springdale collapsed from within, Sanguis Astroism of Morek grew, Pian en Luries suffered and then grew, Madina nearly collapsed from within, and the Raviel-Nebel islands became host to many secessions and rebellions. Paisly was a city no one could hold. Throughout this time of expansion, contraction, and turbulence, five tournaments were held(Poryatown, Aegir, Donghaiwei, Madina, and Aegir respectively).
Current Age
Kaiser Cato Assassinated
Whilst holding court Kaiser Cato De La Fere, one of the more controversial leaders on the continent, was attacked and killed by an assassin. This was a blow to Virovene. As it is still one of the developing realms on the continent, it is unsure how the realm will withstand the death of its charismatic leader. Cato was at the head of the Wars of Secession, seceding Virovene from the former Empire of Springdale. The laiser's death was in the wake of much accusations of threats from the kaiser to other realms bordering Virovene. Although there was much speculation, with his demise the Kaiser's plans went with him to the grave. What the future holds for Virovene remains to be seen.
Crusade for Sallowtown
The infamous Demon of Dwilight, Lord Bowie Ironsides, has successfully launched a Crusade for the city of Sallowtown in the name of the Great Dragon Sallow. He was given the Mandate of Sallowtown by the Great Dragon himself and charged with reviving the Sallowsian culture and prominence on the continent.
By bringing civilization back to the suffering Sallowsians, and performing the necessary rituals, he has been named their Prince. With the blessings of the ancestors, he shall bring back the glory and power Sallowtown once wielded.
The D’Haran Crusaders who have participated in this noble cause deserve their due recognition. They are: Duke Hexic Jeckyl, Marquis Rathan Himoura, Dame Sorsha McDowell, Sir Gislher Ehrenstein, and Sir Carlos Francisco Torres de los Reyes. The Sallowsian Sir Kratos Wolff participated with honours. The Prophet Tenebrioun Kiri-Jolith also deserves mention for preaching the faith in the city to prepare them for their deliverance.
