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The War of the Five Armies has become the central conflict of the Xavax Wars, a vast continental conflict. With the shocking entry of Nivemus, Caligus, and Eponllyn the balance of power has shifted away from stalemate. With a new influx of gold, the Phoenix has surged to reclaim formerly held lands away from rebel forces; with the attention of Perdan and Vix drawn to their own homelands, it remains to be seen if the Phoenix will truly seek a swift end to its conflict or lead punitive actions against their aggressors. The average density of Xavax has fallen after the reclamation of rurals and the horrific depopulation of such lands as Betholm. It is still greater than the EC average as peasants are afraid to return to the rebel ravaged countryside. Noble wealth has increased slightly though almost all mercantile activities are still under the office of the Xenophon. The food situation is no longer dire, but the minor surplus reflects that most of the smallfolk are now soldiers not farmers. The numerous noble houses proudly lead these troops in defense of the Imperium. Militarization has dropped with the return of some farmers but still remains among the highest in the continent. National sentiment is amongst its highest levels since the founding of the Imperium and spontaneous rallies are common: permitted foreigners are offered Imperial escort lest they be confused for criminal invaders. Like the phoenix, Xavax is rising from its ashes.

Revision as of 00:12, 25 March 2017

The Standard of Xavax

The Imperial (aka Selenian) Calendar Historical Timeline

0-1ICY (Dec 2015-Jan 2016)

The Imperium of Greater Xavax is Founded after the icy shelves and glaciers that had made the southern portion of the East Continent inaccessible for several years finally melted. Magnus Aurea elected as First Xerarch, titling himself and adopting the image of the Phoenix for the Imperium. Duchy of Xavax and Isadril established under Selenia JeVondair and Iuz Crownguard respectively. Kellan Dodger appointed as Strategos. Kin Hyral wins continent-wide tournament for swordsmanship and donates her winnings, earning the unofficial title of Champion and getting the Academy in Xavax renamed in her honor. Wine Trader Tharan establishes his first vineyards in Tota.

Realm Report

Xavax is prosperous with a large military class (legiones imperi) and a very dense abundance of noble houses. These houses are not very wealthy, reflecting a large merchant class in the cities which compete with the patrician nobility. The realm is largely rural in character, but the farmers live comfortably, likely reflecting more intensive and profitable agricultural practices such as wine and cheese making and orchards rather than solely growing staple crops.

– Godric


1-2ICY (Feb 2016-March 2016)

Alliance with Fallangard Established. Friction with Alara caused by defection of Itor Bass by Sayuki Kuriga. Xavax Civil War Lead by Iuz Crownguard and Kellan Dodger against Xerarch Magnus. End to hostilities negotiated by Selenia, who forced Magnus to Step down, pardoned the rebels. Kellan Dodger and others Defects to Perdan. For his final act, magnus appointes Lionel Kinsey to Strategos position.

2-3ICY (March 2016 - April 2016)

Selenia of Greater Xavax crowned as the second Xerarch and meets with High Queen Teniel of Caligus and King Edvard of Fallangard. Isadril lost to Infiltrator Stegman Hemmings, who as a noble of Perdan fabricated claims to the city. Isadril is reclaimed by force. Xerarch Selenia declares war against Robb Starfall of Alara. Saradomin Warchief of Minas Nova and Deklan Flour of Perleone side with Alara and declare War on Greater Xavax. Alara and Minas Nova declare Hatred against Greater Xavax and resort to tactics of Rape and Genocide in Itor Bass and Aeng. Xerarch Selenia declares both nations to be bandits. The Xavax Wars begin.

3-4ICY (May 2016 - June 2016)

Xavax reduces Alara to a single city state and sacks Semall. The population of Isadril is driven mad by unkown magic and desert Xavax en masse, rampaging through Vix Tiramora and Perdan in search of some mystic. They are eventually put down by the nobles whose lands they tresspassed. King Odoaker of Perdan and Jeames Dacara of Vix Tiramora intervene on the side of Alara to declare war on Greater Xavax. Fallangard enters the war in the Imperium's defense. Selenia and Edvard of Fallengard sign into a Federation

4-5ICY (June 2016-July 2016)

Xavax Conquers Ibladesh, but is forced to retreat when the combined allied armies shattered their defense, pushing them all the way back to Xavax City. Igno defects to Fallangard.

5-6ICY (July 2016-Aug 2016)

War continues unabated as Xavax struggles on two fronts against 5 enemy realms.

Realm Report

With the loss of their western rurals to rebel forces, Xavax now exhibits a density just about the East Continent average. The nobility have seen their wealth increase an insignificant amount, likely due to the loss of noble houses combined with the loss of regions. The peasantry are still wealthier than the average, though they have suffered somewhat from the war effort. The war effort has been significant: even with the loss of noble houses, militarization of the realm is significantly in excess of the East Continent average, the reported value being due to a major battle with Alara. It is debatable how much longer Xavax can maintain this war, being grossly outnumbered and outmanned, but it is unclear if the war machine has peaked.

– Godric


6-7ICY (Sept 2016- Oct 2016)

Duchess beck Hosts the Feast of the Black Swan, a mass-knighting where Xerarch Selenia raised multiple noble houses from commoner status. Xavax defeats the combined armies of Vix and Perdan in Leibo. Selenia brokers marriage treaty with Caspian, the young new King of Perdan, that withdrew Perdan from the War.

7-8ICY (Oct 2016 - Nov 2016)

Vix forces Fallangard to break the Federation and declare defacto war against Xavax. Noble population of Xavax rises to over 50 houses. Two new armies, the Flames and Steele of Xavax, are founded with the training of their Marshals lead by Talon Kinsey. Selenia names Aramon Abjur, third Arbiter of the Imperium, as her heir. Xerarch Selenia gives birth to a healthy son.

8-9ICY (Dec 2016 - Jan 2017)

Perdan gets a new King, Qu'Arden, and reopens hostilities. Qu declares Selenia to be an undead Lich Queen, a Revanant, and Xavax a necropolis that must be purged. Xavax conquers and lays claim to Leibo The first Phoenix Court convened in Leibo to judge a Vixen defector, Gilth Gildre. Xerarch Selenia killed in the defense of the Capital city by bandit raiding party. Selenia is resurrected and secures diplomatic ties to Caligus, who then declares war on Fallangard while providing significant financial aid to the Imperium.

Realm Report

As Greater Xavax suffers further from the wanton violence of the western rebels and Semall bandits, the population has become significantly more concentrated towards urban areas. The average peasant has not seen a significant decrease in the quality of life due to the large numbers being pressed into military service. With one of the highest militarization rates on the continent, every brother, sister, and cousin seems to be a soldier for the Phoenix. The line between nobility and the wealthy merchant class has remained distinct; with widespread carnage and embargos, most merchants have fled or gone bankrupt. The vast majority of commerce and trade is directly controlled by Imperial officers under direction of court of the Xenophon. This means that landed nobility have seen most of their fortunes siphoned away towards the war effort. They are instead distinguished by military service, noble lineage, or royal decree bestowing nobility. The countryside has been largely burned and most peasants are too afraid to return to the fields: consequently there is a chronic food shortage and there are many small estates concentrated in Isadril and Xavax proper. The effects of the war on Xavax society have been dire but as the popular saying goes, Xavax Endures.

– Godric


10-11 ICY (Jan 2017 - Feb 2017)

The war continues unabated as Xavax is slowly reduced. New flag adopted. Tectonic diplomatic plates begin to shift in favor of the Xavax as other nations begin to openly support the Imperium against an increasingly arrogant and unpredictable Perdan now lead by the former Xavax Traitor Kellan Dodger, self-styled Imperator King of the renamed Greater Perdan Imperium. Queen Kira Coldwater of Eponnlyn pledges friendship to Xerarch Selenia and provides significant financial aid. Xavax pledges to aid Caligus against Fallangard while its new High King, Rebec Cato, puts diplomatic pressure on the Vix. All lavatories in the Imperium are renamed to Dodgers as commanded by Xerarch Selenia and noted by Arbiter Aramon in the Codex Imperi (Codex of Laws).

At the invitation of Xerarch Selenia, Queen Kira Coldwater of Eponllyn declares war on Perdan, citing war crimes committed by the bandit realms as well as the unfair nature of a 6v1 war.

Message sent to the Rulers of East Continent (13 recipients)

Eponllyn has had enough of these atrocities. Greater Xavax no longer stands alone.

And I will not be the first, mark my words.

– Kira Coldwater, Queen, Treasurer, High Constable of Eponllyn, Royal of Eponllyn


9-10ICY (Mar 2017 - April 2017)

Vix Tiramora declares War on Caligus, launching a blitz against the mines of Isadril

At Queen Kira's invitation, Nivemus declares war upon Perdan, but not before having signed an unexpected alliance with the Vix

Letter from Brock Ketchum (1 day, 13 hours ago)

Fellow Rulers,

See you on battlefield, Imperator King. I used to address your predecessors as King, not this fake title.

Have a nice day.

By Ora blessing,

– Brock Ketchum Kronogos of Nivemus, Ambassador of Nivemus, Duke of Eleador, Margrave of Ashforth, Priest of Order of the White Tree


The War of the Five Armies has become the central conflict of the Xavax Wars, a vast continental conflict. With the shocking entry of Nivemus, Caligus, and Eponllyn the balance of power has shifted away from stalemate. With a new influx of gold, the Phoenix has surged to reclaim formerly held lands away from rebel forces; with the attention of Perdan and Vix drawn to their own homelands, it remains to be seen if the Phoenix will truly seek a swift end to its conflict or lead punitive actions against their aggressors. The average density of Xavax has fallen after the reclamation of rurals and the horrific depopulation of such lands as Betholm. It is still greater than the EC average as peasants are afraid to return to the rebel ravaged countryside. Noble wealth has increased slightly though almost all mercantile activities are still under the office of the Xenophon. The food situation is no longer dire, but the minor surplus reflects that most of the smallfolk are now soldiers not farmers. The numerous noble houses proudly lead these troops in defense of the Imperium. Militarization has dropped with the return of some farmers but still remains among the highest in the continent. National sentiment is amongst its highest levels since the founding of the Imperium and spontaneous rallies are common: permitted foreigners are offered Imperial escort lest they be confused for criminal invaders. Like the phoenix, Xavax is rising from its ashes.