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<blockquote data-quote="Akrasia" data-source="post: 2169368" data-attributes="member: 23012"><p><strong><u>Recent History</u></strong> (All years are in Aphorian Reckoning.)</p><p></p><p>[Note: the names of PCs in my past campaign are in <strong>bold</strong>.]</p><p></p><p>1,972 </p><p>Duke Emrich of Arsilond begins the War of Unification.</p><p></p><p>1,978 </p><p>The Golden One resumes his raids on nearby Morghain settlements.</p><p></p><p>1,983 </p><p>The War of Unification ends. The southern lands of Ilmahal -- the lands that once comprised the Aphorian Province of Arsilonia -- are united into the realm of Olbian. Duke Emrich is declared the first King of Olbian. </p><p></p><p>1,992 </p><p>The Emperor's Wall is rebuilt (renamed the 'King's Wall'), formalizing the boundary between Olbian and the Morghain lands.</p><p></p><p>2,004 </p><p>The <em>Cult of the Prime </em>emerges as a destructive, malignant force in the Duchy of Briz. They appear to be allied with a secret cabal of Alfar sorcerers (apparently the remnants of the ancient Aphorian 'Order of the <em>Amber Savants</em>'). The line of Briz comes to an end, with the assassination of Duke Aeligg Briz and his son Hess. A small group of adventurers -- <strong>Gareth</strong>, the honourable, but deadly, rogue; <strong>Kendall</strong>, the solemn, and strangely skittish, paladin of Amithos; <strong>Zigildun</strong>, the fierce Vadhre fighter from Kharvun, cursed with a bad liver; <strong>Aribus</strong>, the enigmatic sorcerer with traces of devil blood flowing through his veins; and <strong>Friar Glick</strong>, the rotund priest of Amithos with a checkered past -- ultimately thwart the Cult's plans. Unfortunately, though, the Alfar sorcerers escape through the <em>'Tree of Peace</em>' (which acts as a conduit through the realm of Faerie, allowing those with fey blood to travel great distances across Ilmahal in mere minutes). Lady Alaine of Solan becomes the temporary ruler of Briz.</p><p></p><p>2,005 </p><p>The heroes <strong>Gareth</strong> and <strong>Ziguldun</strong> mysteriously disappear while exploring an ancient tower of the Amber Savants. Subsequent attempts to enter the tower to discover the fate of the two adventures (led by <strong>Aribus</strong> Golhalm and <strong>Kendall</strong> Valdrulith) are unsuccessful, as the tower appears to be sealed. Even the potent wizards Neveldar and Ulfor are unable to penetrate the magical seals. The heroes are presumed dead.</p><p></p><p>2,007 </p><p>Marriage of Lady Alaine and <strong>Aribus</strong> Golhalm. </p><p></p><p>2,009 </p><p><strong>Kendall</strong> Valdrulith leads the forces of Briz -- including the rangers of the Maelvorn forest, the Knights of the Azure Order, and the Holy Warriors of the Church of Amithos -- on an extended campaign to rid the island of Brohn of all humanoid influence. </p><p></p><p>2,011 </p><p>Lady Alaine and <strong>Aribus</strong> are elevated to the status of Duchess and Duke of Briz. Duchess Alaine reigns over Briz, while <strong>Aribus</strong> serves as the High Merchant of the Briz Council.</p><p></p><p>2,012 </p><p>Year of Tragedy. The Golden One leads his followers -- hordes of goblinoids, ogres, giants, and corrupt Morghain -- in an assault on the free Morghain northlands. He is assisted by troops of Iron Vadhre and Black Forgrim. The Uarraig Highlands fall within months, and siege is laid to the towns of Uban and Osgar.</p><p></p><p>2,013 </p><p>Osgar and Uban fall to the Golden One's forces. The northern hordes stop their advance in order to consolidate their gains. Their supply lines are harried by Waldleuti and Morghain scouts operating out of the Weeping Woods -- possibly with the arcane help of the witch Amarrah. Also, an enigmatic champion of the Pale Hunter, Erim Glynmorangie, leads scattered bands of Morghain in the northlands in a protracted struggle against the Golden One. The remaining free clans of the Morghain appeal to Olbian for aid.</p><p></p><p>2,014 </p><p>Olbian incorporates the Morghain lands of Taogh, Invil, the Barr Highlands, the Comnall Highlands, Lulach, and Fiddich into its kingdom. The clan chiefs are formally recognized as dukes by King Emrich. Olbian forces head north across Giric's Fields, and engage the Golden One's horde. After a bloody battle, both forces withdraw to their respective strongholds. Giric's Fields become known as the 'Crimson Fields'.</p><p></p><p>2,015 </p><p>Beginning of the 'Long Watch', as the forces of Olbian and the Dominion of the Golden One consolidate their positions, and engage in small skirmishes against each other for many years to come.</p><p></p><p>2,022 </p><p>Sir <strong>Kendall</strong>'s campaign in northern Brohn is completed. The island is effectively purged of any humanoid presence. <strong>Kendall</strong> becomes High Priest of the city of Briz (second in authority within the Duchy's Church of Amithos to Bishop <strong>Glick</strong>).</p><p></p><p>2,027 </p><p>The Golden One's forces attempt to capture the city of Taogh. They are repelled by the forces of Olbian.</p><p></p><p>2,030 </p><p>The present. A small band of young adventurers reach Bracca Keep, in the northern part of the Earldom of Ysfael...</p><p></p><p></p><p>[Note: my last campaign in Ilmahal took place during the year 2004. The entry for that year, above, describes what happened. My players ran <strong>Gareth</strong>, <strong>Kendall</strong>, <strong>Zigildun</strong>, and <strong>Aribus</strong>. <strong>Friar Glick </strong> was a regular NPC. 26 years later, Aribus is the Duke of Briz, Glick is the Bishop of the Duchy of Briz, and Kendall is the High Priest of the City of Briz. The fate of Gareth and Zig remains unknown.]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Akrasia, post: 2169368, member: 23012"] [b][u]Recent History[/u][/b] (All years are in Aphorian Reckoning.) [Note: the names of PCs in my past campaign are in [b]bold[/b].] 1,972 Duke Emrich of Arsilond begins the War of Unification. 1,978 The Golden One resumes his raids on nearby Morghain settlements. 1,983 The War of Unification ends. The southern lands of Ilmahal -- the lands that once comprised the Aphorian Province of Arsilonia -- are united into the realm of Olbian. Duke Emrich is declared the first King of Olbian. 1,992 The Emperor's Wall is rebuilt (renamed the 'King's Wall'), formalizing the boundary between Olbian and the Morghain lands. 2,004 The [i]Cult of the Prime [/i]emerges as a destructive, malignant force in the Duchy of Briz. They appear to be allied with a secret cabal of Alfar sorcerers (apparently the remnants of the ancient Aphorian 'Order of the [i]Amber Savants[/i]'). The line of Briz comes to an end, with the assassination of Duke Aeligg Briz and his son Hess. A small group of adventurers -- [b]Gareth[/b], the honourable, but deadly, rogue; [b]Kendall[/b], the solemn, and strangely skittish, paladin of Amithos; [b]Zigildun[/b], the fierce Vadhre fighter from Kharvun, cursed with a bad liver; [b]Aribus[/b], the enigmatic sorcerer with traces of devil blood flowing through his veins; and [b]Friar Glick[/b], the rotund priest of Amithos with a checkered past -- ultimately thwart the Cult's plans. Unfortunately, though, the Alfar sorcerers escape through the [i]'Tree of Peace[/i]' (which acts as a conduit through the realm of Faerie, allowing those with fey blood to travel great distances across Ilmahal in mere minutes). Lady Alaine of Solan becomes the temporary ruler of Briz. 2,005 The heroes [b]Gareth[/b] and [b]Ziguldun[/b] mysteriously disappear while exploring an ancient tower of the Amber Savants. Subsequent attempts to enter the tower to discover the fate of the two adventures (led by [b]Aribus[/b] Golhalm and [b]Kendall[/b] Valdrulith) are unsuccessful, as the tower appears to be sealed. Even the potent wizards Neveldar and Ulfor are unable to penetrate the magical seals. The heroes are presumed dead. 2,007 Marriage of Lady Alaine and [b]Aribus[/b] Golhalm. 2,009 [b]Kendall[/b] Valdrulith leads the forces of Briz -- including the rangers of the Maelvorn forest, the Knights of the Azure Order, and the Holy Warriors of the Church of Amithos -- on an extended campaign to rid the island of Brohn of all humanoid influence. 2,011 Lady Alaine and [b]Aribus[/b] are elevated to the status of Duchess and Duke of Briz. Duchess Alaine reigns over Briz, while [b]Aribus[/b] serves as the High Merchant of the Briz Council. 2,012 Year of Tragedy. The Golden One leads his followers -- hordes of goblinoids, ogres, giants, and corrupt Morghain -- in an assault on the free Morghain northlands. He is assisted by troops of Iron Vadhre and Black Forgrim. The Uarraig Highlands fall within months, and siege is laid to the towns of Uban and Osgar. 2,013 Osgar and Uban fall to the Golden One's forces. The northern hordes stop their advance in order to consolidate their gains. Their supply lines are harried by Waldleuti and Morghain scouts operating out of the Weeping Woods -- possibly with the arcane help of the witch Amarrah. Also, an enigmatic champion of the Pale Hunter, Erim Glynmorangie, leads scattered bands of Morghain in the northlands in a protracted struggle against the Golden One. The remaining free clans of the Morghain appeal to Olbian for aid. 2,014 Olbian incorporates the Morghain lands of Taogh, Invil, the Barr Highlands, the Comnall Highlands, Lulach, and Fiddich into its kingdom. The clan chiefs are formally recognized as dukes by King Emrich. Olbian forces head north across Giric's Fields, and engage the Golden One's horde. After a bloody battle, both forces withdraw to their respective strongholds. Giric's Fields become known as the 'Crimson Fields'. 2,015 Beginning of the 'Long Watch', as the forces of Olbian and the Dominion of the Golden One consolidate their positions, and engage in small skirmishes against each other for many years to come. 2,022 Sir [b]Kendall[/b]'s campaign in northern Brohn is completed. The island is effectively purged of any humanoid presence. [b]Kendall[/b] becomes High Priest of the city of Briz (second in authority within the Duchy's Church of Amithos to Bishop [b]Glick[/b]). 2,027 The Golden One's forces attempt to capture the city of Taogh. They are repelled by the forces of Olbian. 2,030 The present. A small band of young adventurers reach Bracca Keep, in the northern part of the Earldom of Ysfael... [Note: my last campaign in Ilmahal took place during the year 2004. The entry for that year, above, describes what happened. My players ran [B]Gareth[/B], [B]Kendall[/B], [B]Zigildun[/B], and [B]Aribus[/B]. [B]Friar Glick [/B] was a regular NPC. 26 years later, Aribus is the Duke of Briz, Glick is the Bishop of the Duchy of Briz, and Kendall is the High Priest of the City of Briz. The fate of Gareth and Zig remains unknown.] [/QUOTE]
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