Sartania/History
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First Age
Sartanians in Arcaea.
We cant peg where this may lie in absolute timeline as we have no relative timeline to compare with.
Sartania's seccession is placed to the nearest full moon and hence called 0 moon day. every 12th moon day we celebrate our anniversary.
The Second age begins on the 0 moon day!
Second Age - Eternal War
The Second age of Sartania started when it seceded from Arcaea, the real reasons are unknown to many but it might be based on poor administration by Arcaea of its rural regions - Irneas, Mraulaxmon.
When Sartania seceded from Arcaea under the command of Pontifex Sedira in the guidance of Lord Sartan - he made Sartania a self sufficient land with Niel as its capital, Mraulaxmon, Irneas, Orbeh, Tapiliez, and Nocaneb.
The people rejoiced and hoped that the Pontifex would guide them as she had promised. Lords from Arcaea - loyal to Sedira's cause and from other continents joined the realm, but this period didnt last long - inefficiency, lack of gold, inadequate leaders or simply bad timing for the seceeding caused a few of the regions to go rogue namely- Irneas, Tapiliez and gave the oppurtunity to Arcaea to take back Nocaneb.
Meanwhile in Arcaea and Highland Empire (our ally at the time) rebellions took place and new rulers rose to power. Seeing Sartania's isolationist behaviour Highland Empire lowered its relationship with us, and Arcaea attacked us.
Tapiliez was taken-over by Arcaea to curtail Sartania's growth to the north but the region revolted to Highland Empire because of poor governance- which again shows the inadequacy of Arcaea.
Lady Gheros who joined the realm soon after it seceeded had two choices. To find a new home or correct what's been going wrong. she chose the latter - the first moon day, Pontifex Sedira stepped down owing to internal pressure. Lady Gheros won by a comfortable margin and as the new Pontifex she swore - "To protect Sartania and if possible make peace with Arcaea without sacrificing Sartania's interests".
On her succession to the throne - Pontifex Gheros sent her messengers with gifts to many Royals on the island and many replied favourably. Its also rumoured that Lady Gheros lost one of her pet leopards in an bizzare incident involving the feline and a gift received from Sir Jon, King of Highland Empire.
Irneas was re-integrated into Sartania a day before Lady Gheros sucession (around the first moon), Tuhpos (annexed around second moon) and Apasur in the north remain to be annexed from the rogue and bandits.
Highland Empire joined Sartania's cause and an alliance was drawn up. In the meantime, Lord Sarig Of Lasanar decided to aid Arcaea in its destruction of Sartania - forming an overwhelming alliance. However, oweing to pressure from Highland Empire and Taith Aethil - he withdrew his forces to within his borders.
At the moment, Sartania is fighting a bitter war with Arcaea - who demands that both the regions - Orbeh and Mraulaxmon be returned to her and a public apology, these demands are vociferously rejected by Sartania. Due to the recent lootings by Arcaea in the disputed area - Sartania rejects any and all demands made by Arcaea which involves giving away of either or both regions to Arcaea.
Around the second moon day, Sartania included Tuhpos - a townsland into its realm and hence increaing its income by a fair amount.
Even though the war is one is to one, its still not level pegging, as Arcaea generates nearly double the tax that Sartania generates. Maybe soon Arcaea will feel Sartania and Sartan's retribution.
This is a long drawn war and will continue for many moons.
Yarah was captured by Sartania, Arcaea and Sartania - discussed peace and thought of a scenario to ecpedite the end of the war by warring for a fixed amount of time to break the stalemate. however Yarah with consultation with his council went back on his word. this event angered the lady and TO of tuhpos was re-sought but it failure and loss of ORbeh simultaneously - broke the camels back, Sartania's end was quickly upon them.
Sartan's dissatisfaction was clearly visble and Gheros's continual effort to appease him were not working, Sartan threatened to leave Sartania as the nobles were slowly wandering from his laws.
Second Age - Golden Age
4 moons from its createion Sartania, sought peace with Arcaea, things had terribly gone wrong since the last moon day, Orbeh ahd been lost and thier second attempt at TOing Tuhpos had suceeded but the region rebelled. Lady Gheros's unwillingness to raise taxes beyond a certain level was also hurting it - but she was adamant, instead she sought peace with Arcaea. Eventually Lady Gheros gave in to Arcaea's demands - more than she had expected but peace sometimes comes at a price... maybe time will allow these wounds to heal and maybe with time it will rise to the position it was supposed to.
Is this the Golden age? if it is will it last long?
