Manzanita
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I'll try to make some posts about this world here. I think knowing more about the history & politics may help you to better understand your PC, as well as help you make some decisions later in the game. Feel free to ask questions. Not that I know all the answers...
Players Chronology/History
Creation Myths vary by region. Generally, each of the three main human Deity groups claim credit for the earth’s creation per their particular legend. Central to all myths, though, is the existence of Ua, who is variously depicted as the sky or earth. This being is generally thought to be the creator in religions of all races.
It is generally known that before the days of the dominance of men, the most dominant race was the Melnibone. The Melnibone are an Elven race, tall as humans, with pointed ears and almond shaped eyes. They are said to have made advanced ships, capable of circumnavigating the planet. They had tamed Dragons & other beasts, & had great magics, never since duplicated. Eventually their civilization went into decline. Some say humans overtook them in power. Some say civil war destroyed them. Others say they offended the Gods. Still others say their dragons turned against them. In any case, their civilization waned, and now only exists on isolated islands & regions in the known world. (In the Mediterranean, the Melnibone still rule Malta.)
Various other empires grew over time, since the dark ages following the fall of the Melnibone. The Greeks achieved great power in magic & technology & learning, partially though cooperation with the elves. They were not able to unify, though, & were a great empire only for the lifetime of one man.
The modern calendar starts at the founding of Rome. Chronology follows:
Approx 2000 to 3000 B.R. (Before Rome) Fall of the Melniboan Empire
Approx 1000 to 1500 B.R. Great Pyramids built by Egyptian Empire
500 B.R. Apex of Early Greek Expansion Under Alexander the Great. This Greek General and Emperor, generally considered the greatest ever, extends his empire as far east as the Indus river. Much of this is lost over the next generation.
497 B.R. Disappearance of Alexander in the North East. No trace of his party has ever been found
0 Founding of Rome. This empire is said to have started by two brothers, Romulus & Remus, raised by wolves. It’s growth is slow at first, encompassing only Italy by 100 A.R.
500 A.R. The Roman Empire has conquered most of the Mediterranean Coast, Western Europe (Spain, France & southern Germany) & Turkey. Wizard & Monk Academies well established, & key to expansion & maintenance of empire.
550 A.R. From beneath the earth, Saracens, “Snake People” attack the Holy Lands of present day Palestine & Israel, considered holy by Greek & Egyptian pantheons. They are led by demons, and followed by hordes of orcs & other humanoids. Sporadic fighting has followed. They have not attempted to significantly expand, and various attempt to recapture the region have failed.
600 A.R. Knights Templar established to reconquor the Holy Lands. This is an order of Paladins of Horus, as well as followers of many other deities united in common cause & enjoying widespread popular support with humans all over the Mediterranean.
1011 A.R. Today…
I'll try to make some posts about this world here. I think knowing more about the history & politics may help you to better understand your PC, as well as help you make some decisions later in the game. Feel free to ask questions. Not that I know all the answers...
Players Chronology/History
Creation Myths vary by region. Generally, each of the three main human Deity groups claim credit for the earth’s creation per their particular legend. Central to all myths, though, is the existence of Ua, who is variously depicted as the sky or earth. This being is generally thought to be the creator in religions of all races.
It is generally known that before the days of the dominance of men, the most dominant race was the Melnibone. The Melnibone are an Elven race, tall as humans, with pointed ears and almond shaped eyes. They are said to have made advanced ships, capable of circumnavigating the planet. They had tamed Dragons & other beasts, & had great magics, never since duplicated. Eventually their civilization went into decline. Some say humans overtook them in power. Some say civil war destroyed them. Others say they offended the Gods. Still others say their dragons turned against them. In any case, their civilization waned, and now only exists on isolated islands & regions in the known world. (In the Mediterranean, the Melnibone still rule Malta.)
Various other empires grew over time, since the dark ages following the fall of the Melnibone. The Greeks achieved great power in magic & technology & learning, partially though cooperation with the elves. They were not able to unify, though, & were a great empire only for the lifetime of one man.
The modern calendar starts at the founding of Rome. Chronology follows:
Approx 2000 to 3000 B.R. (Before Rome) Fall of the Melniboan Empire
Approx 1000 to 1500 B.R. Great Pyramids built by Egyptian Empire
500 B.R. Apex of Early Greek Expansion Under Alexander the Great. This Greek General and Emperor, generally considered the greatest ever, extends his empire as far east as the Indus river. Much of this is lost over the next generation.
497 B.R. Disappearance of Alexander in the North East. No trace of his party has ever been found
0 Founding of Rome. This empire is said to have started by two brothers, Romulus & Remus, raised by wolves. It’s growth is slow at first, encompassing only Italy by 100 A.R.
500 A.R. The Roman Empire has conquered most of the Mediterranean Coast, Western Europe (Spain, France & southern Germany) & Turkey. Wizard & Monk Academies well established, & key to expansion & maintenance of empire.
550 A.R. From beneath the earth, Saracens, “Snake People” attack the Holy Lands of present day Palestine & Israel, considered holy by Greek & Egyptian pantheons. They are led by demons, and followed by hordes of orcs & other humanoids. Sporadic fighting has followed. They have not attempted to significantly expand, and various attempt to recapture the region have failed.
600 A.R. Knights Templar established to reconquor the Holy Lands. This is an order of Paladins of Horus, as well as followers of many other deities united in common cause & enjoying widespread popular support with humans all over the Mediterranean.
1011 A.R. Today…
