Nordlieften, the King of the Mountain Dwarves, establishes his kingdom in the Dragonscale Mountains in this century.
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History of Lysandus
A complete history of the region of Lysandus, from it's unification to the recent creation of it's Empire.
First Age
... 6700 ME
The First Age and it's happenings for the Kingdom of Lysandus
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580 1A
680 1A
Reign of Nordlieften, the Mountain King
Civil action -
4300 1A
Foundation of Albion
Civil actionThe Petty Kings of Lisanricia opt for their own independence from the Dwarves for the first time. They form the Kingdom of Albion. Oswulf the Longsword is elected the new High King of Albion.
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1A 5478-5492
Unification of Lysandus
Diplomatic actionAethel Ebenwald unites the tribes of Lysandus under conquest and diplomacy into a new Kingdom.
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1A 5492-5496
Taking of The Golden City
Military actionKing Ebenwald Lysandus and his armies marched into the Golden City to create the new city of Ebenwald and form it as the new capitol of the Kingdom of Lysandus.
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1A 5496-5516
Age of Prosperity
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1A 5521-5537
Adran I's Reign
Era beginning/endKing Adran I reigns over Lysandus, creating the House of Chiefs and bringing peaceful relationships with the Dwarven Kingdom of Bolderun. His reign would end due to assassination.
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Ebenwald -
1A 5523
Peace with Bolderun
Diplomatic actionKing Adran I comes to the King of Bolderun and negotiates peace with him in order to lighten tensions between Lysandus and Bolderun. The peace would be agreed upon by King Furi, leading to years of peace.
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1A 5537-5545
Beginning of the Hundred Year Reign
Era beginning/endAfter the death of Adran I, his daughter, a half-dwarf named Dariah, becomes the Queen of Lysandus to much controversy. Little did she know she would reign 100 years, leading the nation through prosperity and darkness under her strict yet watchful hand.
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1A 5545-5551
The Keller Rebellion
RevolutionThe Men of Keller rebel against Lysandus due to a halfdwarven queen, Dariah, taking the throne. Led by Chief Mortimer Oncett, who would be imprisoned by Queen Dariah for his treachery.
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1A 5552-5554
First Lysandan Civil War
Political eventMortimer Oncett is crowned King of Keller and planned to invade Lysandus. However, Queen Dariah manages to defeat Mortimer Oncett when defending the Golden City. She proposes a political marraige for peace, and he agress, thus ending the war.
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1A 5555-5581
26 Years of Peace
Cultural eventA time of peace in Lysandus under Dariah Halfdwarven. Involved the building of Amagus tower, creation of the navy, and formation of the Paladins of the Crown.
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1A 5581-5587
The Lysandan Plague
Disaster / DestructionA great plague comes across Lysandus, killing most of it's population and leading to the death of Mortimer Oncett, the queen's husband.
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1A 5590-5609
The Dragon Crisis
Disaster / DestructionThe dragons reappear in Lysandus after a millenia of hiding, wrecking havoc to Brymoor, Kirkwall, and many other Lysandan cities. This crisis led Queen Dariah to creating the Mercenary Clause, a charter that rewarded adventurers and led to the creation of Dragonlords.
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1A 5610-5637
End of the Hundred Year Reign
Era beginning/endDariah the Halfdwarven, now becoming an old woman, spends the rest of her days rebuilding Lysandus, reform the House of Chiefs, and ready the throne for her son Prince Mortimer. She would pass years after the reign, with a legacy remembered.
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1A 5637-5652
Reign of Mortimer I
Era beginning/endThe reign of Mortimer I, filled with bad desicions, corruption, and angering of the Dragonlords. Mortimer I would eventually be dethroned by Erik Ebenwald and killed.
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5642 1A
5652 1A
Formation of the Knights of Black Dragon
FoundingCultists of Tiamat, disappointed by the destruction of the dragons, formed a new Knightly Order in Lysandus. It grew as discontent with King Erik continues and Lysandus slipped into a dark age.
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1A 5650
Erik Ebenwald's Takeover
Civil actionErik Ebenwald, proving he is a rightful heir to the throne, is supported by the Dragonlords to usurp Mortimer I.
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1A 5658-5676
The Gothai Crusade
Military actionKing Erik the Wicked stages a false incident in Orwood, leading to a crusade against Gothai. It goes horribly while King Erik uses the time to destroy the House of Chiefs.
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5676 1A
2 /85676 1A
10 /8
Mortimer II's Encounter with Danen
Life, IdentityMortimer Darius Oncett as a young man observes the Gothai Crusade's battles as he is trapped in Orwood. He is captured by Danen soldiers, but is released soon after once they realize his exile made the crusade suspicious. At this point he is given a Horn of Danen.
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1A 5677-5681
War of the Dragonlords
Military actionMortimer Darius is rediscovered by the Dragonlords after Erik suppresses their power. Mortimer Darius parades Lysandus as the true king, gets imprisoned, but is then set free. Continues his war until usurping Erik and letting him go into exile. Mortimer Darius is thus crowned Mortimer II, King of Lysandus.
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1A 5681
Drafting of the Constitution of Lords
Civil actionKing Mortimer II assigns more power to the Dragonlords in an attempt to decentralize and stabilize Lysandus. Reinstated the House of Chiefs with the King only having power to levy taxes and moderate sessions.
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1A 5689
The Second Dragon Crisis - Will of the Dragonlords Campaign
Political eventThe Knights of Black Dragon, led by Qenlynn Millerstone, unite with the Danen to try and take over Lysandus with the help of dragons. A group called the Dragonblazers, influenced by Vivian, rise to the occasion and defeat them.
Session Report
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5750 1A
The Third Dragon Crisis
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventWilliam Wyvern, loyal to Tiamat, resurges with the efforts to restore the dragon king. He is foiled by a group of adventurers, as well as the clone of Qenlynn Millerstone, being called “Thelberg”, who challenges his power.