Talerium

Strong, Proud and Fierce!

The great desert sweeps from the mountains of Darka to the rolling verdant hills of the Cagilan Empire, it stretches from the dales of Eston to the western ocean. The desert is a hard unyielding place and it breeds a hard unyielding people. The fierce desert tribes of Talerium arose from this mighty desert and conquered the high central mountains and the fertile coastal regions for themselves in the first long war. Since then, Talerium has grown from a collection of allied and warlike desert tribes into a nation of law and order. From the North the Darkan culture arrived and soon the warriors of Talerium learned how to forge iron weapons and build mighty fortresses, from the South the Caligan Empire's influence was quickly felt and Talerium's proud desert tribes formed their own senate and the Republic Of Talerium was formed.

The Republic Of Talerium has a long memory, and though its people have evolved from the desert tribesmen they were, some things about them have not changed. Their outlook on life itself, although now cultured and civilized, remains unchanged. They are a proud, honourable people, fierce in battle and loyal to their allies.

Regions

Duchy of Chocxal

Chocxal (Capital of Talerium, desert stronghold)
Axtli
Axzaloc
Cantril
Eagle's Glen
Mattlu
Quetli
Xotaxa

Duchy of Ptaphoc

Ptaphoc (Coastal fortress city)

Duchy of Mapaxal

Mapaxal (Coastal city)
Chucxi
Maapan

Duchy of Metemec

Metemec (Coastal city)
Chohua
Ixcan
Lowdale
Matlec

History

Founding of the Kingdom of Talerium

Our first King, whose name has been lost with the passage of time, did distinguish himself through heavyhandedness internally and abroad. We did not establish any allies, but quite a few enemies. The result was predictable: We were not able to expand fast enough and then were attacked by the Cagilan Empire. (Tan)

War Against Cagilan Empire

The attack of the Cagilan Empire was well prepared. They overran our disorganized forces (fighting a loosing war while having a ruler nobody trusts anymore is a bad idea...) and took nearly all our regions - if I recall correctly they took Metemec and everything up to the line of Xotaxa and Mattlu next to our capital. Seeing that we were on our last legs and not wanting to destroy us -- combined with us throwing out our king and handing Captain the crown -- CE did make peace, and even handed some of the conquered regions back (I think). Captain did stay King and later Prime Minister for close to a year if I recall correctly. Since the end of the war between CE and Talerium not a single fight between our realms did happen and the alliance that grew out of this first long-ago war is one of Talerium's strongest. Eventually we bought several regions from CE, including Metemec, Ixcan and Lowdale. (Tan)

War Against North Darka

At the beginning Darka was divided into North Darka and South Darka, where SD was quite a bit weaker than ND. North Darka picked a fight with its southern brother, we (plus Eston and others) came to SD's help. Eventually ND was destroyed. This might be a lesson regarding the power of diplomacy... (Tan)

Refounding as a Republic

Rumor has it that Taleriums capital was moved from Mapaxal to Chocxal around this time.

War between Eston and Falasan

During these times Falasan was - together with the Cagilan Empire - the most powerful realm of the continent, acting as powerbroker - not unfairly as I remember. Falasan did control all regions and cities around the great lake, but did not extend as far South as they do today. They and the Cagilan Empire joined in an arranged war which did last long but was inconclusive. Later Falasan and Eston went at each others' throats, the cause I can't remember. North Darka and Talerium came to Estons help and during a long and exhausting war Falasan was gradually pushed back. Tan's Brother was general during these times and he remembers extremely bloody fights in Nazamroth and Anost as well as several battles in the mountains southeast of the great lake. After Eston took the cities of Barad Lacirith and Barad Riel, peace was made. Since then Falasan was never again able to regain the power they once had and Eston was made into the power they now are. (Tan)

Around this time Tan's Brother was chosen as general.

War in the East

Once the war between Eston and Falasan was over, we sought new ways to hone our skills. During this time one of the incarnations of Tuchanon (I think it was Tuchanon IV), centered around the fortress city of Tucha did - once again - incure the enmity of many realms. We marched east to help storm the fortress-city, and storm it we did. Four times. Again and again militia was recruited in the city, forcing us to nicely leave it, arrange our forces outside the walls and storm the impressive ramparts once more. Call it a first hand experience in how devilishly difficult it is to take level 5 walls. The fourth battle, after several failed takeover attempts by our allies and after a good part of their forces had left, Tuchanons defenders were able to beat us off. It was an impressive show of what a determined people can achive against overwhelming odds. (Tan)

Around this time Ciro Iskander did become judge - and grew to be one of the best judges Talerium ever had. Always impartial, he followed the path of honour.

War in the South

As the Cagilan Empire was embroiled in a bitter battle against Lamar (covering roughly the area of todays Carelia), RedSpan and Abington then, we did offer our aid. Our army was extensively reorganised into battlegroups (including a dedicated scouting group) centered around our cities and prepared for long distance campaigns.

First Campaign

All of our warriors marched east through Eaglin while our enemies stood deep in Cagilan's territory with their eyes set on destroying the youg realm of Tara. Battles raged in Ansalle, Avrende and Andurus. The massive enemy army was defeated, driven back and thrown out of our allies land. Tara was safe again.

Second Campaign

After having returned and refitted, our army marched east a second time. Once more our allies and we did meet our enemies - this time in Chagasu and Jagla, again beating our enemies soundly and enabling our allies to take these regions.

Third Campaign

Again returning to the battlefield, this time the fight did rage before the walls of Stargard, then capital of Redspan (?). We did help our allies take Byblack, eldeen and Atblane. But now our successfull involvement in the East was to be cut short by two bitter and bloody civil wars... (Tan)

First Civil War (the Zetcher incident)

Prince Zetcher, hitherto a respected noble of Talerium and Duke of Mapaxal suddenly had a brain fart and seceeded, creating the realm of West Talerium. In a brief but bloody war, the secession was defeated and Mapaxal re-integrated into the republic of Talerium. Scarlet, the sister of Prince Zetcher, then Judge of Talerium and Captains love first tried to stay impartial although her heart was torn between her love for Captain and her love for her brother. When the vast majority of Taleriums nobles did deem Zetcher's actions treason, she did lay down her office and left Talerium, swearing revenge.

Second Civil War (the Illumination incident)

Illumination, the General of Talerium and Duke of Ptaphoc bided her time until the army was away in the south. Then, she seceeded her city and created the realm of Sertraline. With the help of the army of Minas Ithil and an inside job by an ex-Darkan noble, Sertraline was brought under control, but only after the noble Alardun had been executed by Illumination as an undercover agent. After this incident, Talerium instigated the practice of only allowing a single prominent position per noble, as Illumination's position as joint General and Duke made it easier for her to bring about her treasonous acts. (Thorbjørn)

Since I was general of Talerium before and during this time, I remember a few additional details: When Scarlet, the sister of Prince Zetcher did hear of Sertraline's secession she returned to Atamara. She was taken in by Illumination and shortly afterwards ousted and banned her. Illumination committed suicide shortly afterwards, to the applause of Talerium. Soon after Scarlet was ousted herself and after a little while Sertraline was stormed by Talerium's forces with the considerable help of Minas Ithil. Without Minas Ithil's forces we would not have been able to retake Ptaphoc by storm, only through starvation. (Tan)

The Death of Nzer

Drive-by killing.

War against Ash Sea Islands

The looting of Ser'quea.

Camels

Fierce creatures.

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