The rulers of the city of Crawford use an old artifact to create a vast army of trained duplicates to successfully conquer their neighbors and form the first Kingdom of Forard.
History of Forard
This is a brief timeline of the important events in the history of the Kingdom of Forard.
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Clone War
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Kingdom of Forard Proclaimed
FoundingThe first Kingdom of Forard is proclaimed following the conquest of Crawfordville's neighbors in the region using a vast cloned army.
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Clone Rebellion
RevolutionAngered at being treated as disposable slaves, the clones of Forard rose in rebellion, throwing the nation into a brutal civil war ultimately ending in the clones' destruction.
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Formation of the Enclave
Political eventThe rise of the Jakonian Empire was concerning to its neighbors, and in response to the Jakonian effort to pacify the Badlands, Recfrere, the Mersan Republic, and Forard established the Enclave of the Old Empire, with the assistance of a remnant of Nameless Empire leaders.
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Enclave War
Military actionHaving secured a route through the Badlands, the Jakonian Empire faced off against one of its greatest enemies. An alliance between the Kingdom of Recfrere, the Mersan Union, and the Kingdom of Forard. Having been rallied by an enclave of descendants of Nameless Empire royalty, the alliance threatened the future of Jakonia. The Jakonians attacked first and defeated their enemies, annexing all of Forard, and large swathes of the Mersan Union and Recfrere.
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Founding of Crawford
FoundingAfter years of being a barely notable crossroads, the town of Crawford began swelling in size and economic power after a local group of adventurers established a thriving emporium and trading post, turning it into a true town.
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Construction of Fort Luce
Construction beginning/endAs war raged between the Confederacy and the Jakonian Empire, the citadel of Fort Luce was constructed to act as an observation and supply point for supporting the armies in Sypi territories.
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The Great War
Military actionThe Great War is the largest conflict know to have taken place in Emicara since the collapse of the Nameless Empire. The Jakonian Empire, already facing domestic and economic troubles, was assault on all fronts by a coalition of their enemies. The Jakonians lost the war, and much of their empire.
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Forardi Rebellion
RevolutionThe Empire in decline, the Forardi people rose in rebellion, overthrowing the imperial regime in their lands and gaining independence.
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Inauguration of the Forardi Bureaucracy
Political eventAfter nearly five years of negotiations and development, the monarchy of the Kingdom of Forard agreed to establish seven new bureaucratic departments in addition to the existing Departments of the Army and Navy. In part to balance power, and to help the average citizens, this set the tone for political intrigue in the kingdom for nearly one hundred years to come.
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Forard-Columban War
Military actionAttempting to exploit perceived weakness after the Northern Rebellion, the Kingdom of Forard sought to secure parts of northern Columba. The Forardis were defeated and driven back.
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Forardi-Mersan War
Military actionAttempting to revitalize themselves after a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Columbans, the Forardis invaded their northern neighbor and were easily driven back.
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Mor Linkton Raid
Military actionSeeing an opportunity for wealth, the Mor Tribe of the Confederacy invaded the Kingdom of Forard, and burned and looted the town of Linkton, coming home with large amounts of trade goods and gold.
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Construction of Fort Leek
Construction beginning/endIn order to protect shipping and border security near the Bamardi and Confederate borders, the Department of the Army in Forard constructed Fort Leek.
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River War
Military actionRivalry and political dissent over which department should control the river forts of Forard ended in several battles between the Department of the Army and the Department of the Navy. The Army emerged victorious, with difficulty.