Political Growth of the Mardhelm Empire

1 I.R.: The Mardhelm Empire is formed at the Council of Valefast, ending the 200-year-long Königshammer Wars.

By 100 I.R. The Empire expands by settling along the various rivers running from the Königslach and by 'pacifying' the tribal peoples of the Norhelm Forest.

By 200 I.R.: The Empire continues to settle new lands, as do its neighbors. Informal borders are established with Yem, Chisolm, and Esperia.

328 I.R.: The Empire takes the city of Mercia from Esperia and conquers the Bastach tribe in the east, founding the settlement of Folosbach in the wake of the conquest.

376 I.R.: After failed negotiations, Chisolm and the Empire go to war over disputed territory. The city of Holens it taken and renamed Hollenbach.

457 I.R.: The Empire invades Esperia and takes the city of Auslantia. Imperial forces push south into the rival Kingdom.

465 I.R.: Allying with Chisolm, the Kingdom of Esperia is completely conquered.

532 I.R.: The Empire takes Wirmish from the Kingdom of Yem. Chisolm withdraws from settlements along the Empire's southern border for economic reasons.

578 I.R.: With the aid of the Order of the Burning Lance, the Empire takes the cities of Ghaltia and Kansburg from Yem, splitting the kingdom in half and securing access to the Vertician Ocean for the Empire.

582 I.R.: Over four years of war, the Empire conquers the northern half of the Kingdom of Yem. Yemish forces push back to the Ghaltia Pass, but do not retake it. Expeditions continue to expand into the eastern forests.

612 I.R.: Empire forces push the Yemish back to the Chalt River, but are withdrawn when Valantis rebels and attempts to reform the Kingdom of Esperia.