New age is current period of Elesian history. It started after Black Suns Empire desolation and enforcement of Arcane Law
First Century of New Age
Aftermath As Empires in its conquest disbanded all kingdoms and hierarchy of feudal lords, its collapse left Elesia politicly fractured with no stable kingdoms, with all larger cities gaining City state status or in some instances petty lords gained supervision over lands surrounding their estate In first years nations of Elesia were focused on rebuilding and regaining their former strength.But peace didn't lasted for long,not even a decade past before a wave of new wars erupted. Demon Scurge Excessive use of magic during Bellum Arcanum resulted in depletion of arcane from certain areas on witch rifts to abyss opened. From those rifts demons poured on to Elesia. On some places one or two emerged, on others armies. Scourge lasted for nearly 10 years and ravaged this already suffering lands, ending with Battle of Indrian hills, after which most demons were cast back to their dreaded homeland and those which were left on material plane went into hiding.Second Century of New Age
New Countries After series of wars, Elesia saw birth of dozen of new countrie such as Kingdoms of Riverland, Alba,Sudter, Hrod, Zelenales, Kulena, Velkopolsky hetmanate, Duchies of Orlon, Phandalver, Whitecliff, Gronburg and merchant republics Neverwinter and Waterdeep. Karathorum federation formed and named its first merchant prince proclaiming their judicial independence from High King of Mirabar. Sacred heart New Age saw rise of Sacred Heart religion worshiping one-god Hellmarus. Even though religion existed for centuries it wildly spread after archangel Thaon defeated demon lord Azer in the Battle of Indrian hills upon which was raised a city that now bears his name, people disappointed in Old Gods converted to this faith.Third Century of New Age
Orc intrusions In first half of third century NA Elesia was violently introduced to race of Orcs that started raiding this lands from the ruins of Fallen Empire. Orcs mainly pilaged then returned to their desolate lands but sometimes they were given small areas of land to settle by local lords in exchange for peace. Virman and Aland Culture On 17th day , first month of spring, 268 NA Cnute "the Exile" Garaldson led 50 ships from Virle on Great voyage. Six months later he arrived on western shores of Southlands. Invading the Sudter kingdom forming Jarldom of Virmandy. His people abandoned old religion and accepted some of local traditions, thus creating Virman culture. In later years his nephew will conquer rest of Sudter, again assimilating some of native costums he created new hybrid culture of Alans and proclaimed himself King of this new founded kingdom.Fourth Century Of New Age
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Unification of Rodna In 426 NA Svatopluk I "The Unifier" of house Sviatlen unified all Rodnian people under his rule and created kingdom of Rodna. Becoming one of most powerful rulers on Elesia. Ending centuries of turmoil between rodnian people. Unification of Orlon Few decades later Duke Luis Alagondar of Duchy of Orlion, inspired by his southern neighbor, conquered Duchies Phandalin and Leilon proclaiming himself king of Orlon. After his death his son Luis II laid siege on Nverwinter and claimed it as capital of his kingdom.Sixth Century Of New Age
Wave of migration In first first half of sixth century waves of refuges came to Rodna from Griflin fleeing from Perpetual war. Jaroslav I offered them land to settle in exchange for allegiance. but lands that he offered was not on Rodnas soil, Jaroslav I launched invasion of Press forest lands. After the conquest Sevtopluk held to his word and gave this land to refuges thus forming duchy of Presbourg. Birth of an Empire In year 575 Jarl Beron of Virmandy with only one daughter Elois and no male heirs fearing for his daughters safety offered her hand in marriage to Cintran prince Aldwulf. 5 years later his fears came true, after his death most of Beron vassals refused to obey female ruler. Civil war for throne of Vrimandy started. After 3 years Elois with help of Cintrian forces ended up victorious. So Aldwulf became co-ruler of Virmandy, third in line of succession for Cintrian throne nobody expected form him to ascend.But history will show otherwise, both of his brothers died within a year and his father year later. In year 585 NA Aldwulf I become King of Cintra and as de facto ruler of Jarldom of Virmandy united those two countries under his rule. 7 years into his peaceful reign at age of 36 Aldwulf went on pilgrimage to Isle of Rock. Half year later he returned and faced major revolt from his disgruntled vassals. To elude another civil war his councilors summoned Great Council to hear vassals pleads. Aldwulf accepted organized the meeting at main Cintran square, when vassals arrived he gave order to capture them all. Those which refused to amend for their revolt, were executed next day at the same square. After he solidified power over his domain, Aldwulf reformed army of Cintra implementing larger scale of standing army loyal directly to him. After 2 years of preparations he lunched invasion of Sharia Satrapy on first mounth of spring of year 596 NA. Highly trained forces overwhelmed disorganized levies of Arisha satrap and to second month of winter whole Arisha was under governance of Cintra. Few days later on First day of year 597 NA Aldwulf proclaimed himself Emperor Of Grand City of Cintra, Mighty lands of Virmans, protector of River Reynaara and her people.Seventh Century of New Age
Cintrian expansion In year 602 of NA Emperor Aldwulf, continued his plan of conquering whole Southlands of Elesia, Invasion of Aland begun and soon after in year 614 of NA Riverland was also part of Cintrian domain. Great War Orcish raids culminated in year 624 NA when Orcs united with barbarian clans invaded Kingdom of Rodna starting The Great War. Kingdoms of men formed Lords alliance and after 4 years pushed invaders back out of their homeland. Some scholars advocate to mark this as start of new era but breakdown of Lords alliance that came after wars end is not seen as strong turning point in annals of history Red Plague In year 636 earthquake hit whole of Elesia activating hidden volcanos that erupted small fragments on the soil, fragments carried diseases that devastated whole Zem later know as Red Plague.Remove these ads. Join the Worldbuilders Guild
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