The Papaya Family establishes a trading outpost and homestead deep in the Mahia Forest. It is named "Hygrim Trade" after the wolf that helped protect the family during their move.
History of Hygrim
The history of the town of Hygrim, from its founding to present day.
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1350
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Founding of Hygrim
Founding -
1351
1435
Era of Prosperity
Era beginning/endThe town of Hygrim continues to grow, opening trade to nearby Elves and Gnomes. This is long considered the golden era of Hygrim.
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Hygrim -
1435
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2 /8
Invasion of Hygrim
Disaster / DestructionThe town of Hygrim suffers nearly a full year of invasions from outside forces. These range from Orc attacks, to Fey, to even wild beasts. 42 individuals, including several members of the Papaya family, are lost. The conflict only ends when the wolf Hygrim sacrificed its life. Since this act, no attacks on Hygrim have occurred.
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Hygrim -
1456
The Marriage of Francis and Eleanor Papaya
MarriageFrancis Papaya marries Eleanor, an influencial leader of the kingdoms' head mercant guild. Their marriage brings the town of Hygrim into a larger spotlight.
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Hygrim -
1468
Hygrim Achieves Dukedom
Cultural eventThe town of Hygrim begans expanding its influence far beyond the forest. It shortly achieves Dukedom and Francis Papaya is declared 'Duke'.
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Hygrim -
1470
10 /3
Birth of Jonas Papaya
Life, BirthThe Duke's son, Jonas, is born.
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1479
Death of Eleanor Papaya
Life, DeathThe Duke's wife, Eleanor, dies from disease.
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1480
Hiring of the Triple Fang
Gathering / ConferenceThe Duke hires the Triple Fang Mercenary group with the sole objective to protect him and his son, Jonas. Jonas at the time was only 10 years old.
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Hygrim -
1491
13 /11
Murder of Jonas Papaya
Life, Trauma/ LossJonas is found dead outside of Hygrim at the age of 21.
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1492
3 /12
Reclamation of the Mahia Forest
Political eventThe Duke declares that the lands that make up the Mahia Forest are now owned by Hygrim. All races that live within the forest are expected to report to Hygrim to be converted into citizens of the town.
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Hygrim