A nameless man appears to a few chosen and speaks to them the words of the gods. He teaches them of The Mother, The Pilgrim, The Champion, The Healer, The Scholar, and The Betrayer. These people take the name Children of the Prophet and begin to spread his word to all the land.
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History of Ovenica
A detailed account of the events that lead to the land of Ovenica as it exists today.
Five Holds
1 AGW 800 AGW
The land is in ruins after the world shattered and was made whole again. Civilization creeps its way into existence from the corners of the continent.
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1 AGW
The Prophet's Teachings
Religious event -
200 AGW
200 AGW
The First Hold
FoundingThe Douglas Family completes construction on a castle and names it Harwood Citadel. They claim the lands around them and begin to draw in people from all over who are seeking safety in numbers.
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280 AGW
500 AGW
The Holds of Ovenica
FoundingSeeing the success of the Douglas family, other families begin construction of their own holds. Some build castles, others use previously abandoned dwellings of ancient peoples. Slowly the holds grow until their borders begin to overlap and conflict starts to erupt.
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505 AGW
508 AGW
The First War
Military actionA border dispute over mountain land quickly erupts into full blown war between the Douglas Family of Harwood Citadel and the Norgard Family of Bacre Keep. The war is devastating and both sides suffer terrible casualties before a truce is signed three years later.
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509 AGW
762 AGW
Border Disputes
Military actionThe ruling families of each hold vie for control of the land. For some time the recent memory of war keeps the holds from beginning another bloodbath, over time the memories fade and skirmishes happen frequently on the borders while each hold attempts to gain more land for itself.
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763 AGW
766 AGW
23 /4
The Accords of Manoa
Political eventA first generation Half-Elf known as Manoa marries into the Douglas family. Within a year she and her wife Joi invite the other family leaders to a meeting. There they lay out plans for hold borders and offer possible solutions to end the fighting. Two years of discussion later, the families have all come to compromises that they are happy with. The accords are signed and a holiday is declared.
Location
Harwood Citadel -
800 AGW
A New Religion
Religious eventThe Angels of Iron throw everything they have into their new campaign and by the end of forty one years The Word of The Seraph and The Teachings of The Prophet blanket the land. Temples have been erected in cities and shrines built in towns. Children are taught in special schools and Priests travel the land to make sure everyone hears the word. Initially met with skepticism, the power of the church quickly shows itself to be real and relevant.
The Word of The Seraph
800 AGW 900 AGW
Thirty four years of peace are interrupted by a vision. A new deity appears before many in a temple of The Prophet and declares new wisdom. The Children of the Prophet, in awe of new enlightenment, change their name and begin a more aggressive campaign to spread the word of the gods.
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800 AGW
A New Religion
Religious eventThe Angels of Iron throw everything they have into their new campaign and by the end of forty one years The Word of The Seraph and The Teachings of The Prophet blanket the land. Temples have been erected in cities and shrines built in towns. Children are taught in special schools and Priests travel the land to make sure everyone hears the word. Initially met with skepticism, the power of the church quickly shows itself to be real and relevant.
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841 AGW
A New Threat Looms
MiscellaneousA shadow draws over the land. Rumors of Undead roaming Prathia Hold are spreading and causing regular folk to become nervous.
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841 AGW
4 /6841 AGW
7 /6
Horror Under Mosshall
MiscellaneousAfter coming together through mutual interest in the recent rumors of undead in the area, a small adventuring party enters the town of Mosshall to investigate some suspicious activity.
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841 AGW
4 /6841 AGW
4 /6
A Strange Beginning
MiscellaneousA mysterious mishap sends the group over the edge of a cliff and right into a heap of trouble.
Location
Basin -
841 AGW
13 /6841 AGW
15 /6
A Stolen History
While attempting to steal an item for Ancient Annie, Wilphose ends up with something even more valuable: one of the five Accords of Manoa.
Location
Stonehill -
841 AGW
19 /8841 AGW
19 /8
Beasts of the Past and a New Ally
Geological / environmental eventOn their way to the tomb, the party discovers an ancient shrine, and a new druid companion.
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843 AGW
860 AGW
Technology Boom
Technological achievementThe Leaders of Fort Basin of Mirefield entrust into the hands of experts a magical key that allows for quick and easy teleportation. This item is studied and eventually replicated. Within a short amount of time, the ability to travel anywhere on the continent within seconds leads to great minds of all sorts coming together to begin working on all sorts of wonderful technologies.
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861 AGW
899 AGW
Transportation and Weapons of War
Technological achievementSeveral modes of transportation are created during this time including small airships, cars, motorcycles, trains, and even flying islands. In addition, new weapons using black powder are created, allowing for even the untrained to be able to defend themselves, to some degree.
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900 AGW
Gold Rush
MiscellaneousWith the now relative ease of long distance travel people begin flooding to The Shattered Lands in search of fame and fortune.
The Ovenican Golden Age
860 AGW and beyond
Technology and magic explodes across Ovenica, creating a time unlike any other.
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861 OGA
899 OGA
Transportation and Weapons of War
Technological achievementSeveral modes of transportation are created during this time including small airships, cars, motorcycles, trains, and even flying islands. In addition, new weapons using black powder are created, allowing for even the untrained to be able to defend themselves, to some degree.
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900 OGA
Gold Rush
MiscellaneousWith the now relative ease of long distance travel people begin flooding to The Shattered Lands in search of fame and fortune.
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903 OGA
913 OGA
War for Stonehill
Military: WarThe Angels of Iron attempt to gain control of the now relatively defenceless Stonehill Keep. Kurleigh takes this as a threat of encroachment and hits back.
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914 OGA
918 OGA
Drawing Lines
Political eventAfter the war, political lines are drawn, sides are chosen and countries are founded.
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950 OGA
980 OGA
Weapons of War and Magic
Technological achievementGuns are improved from their basic single shot versions to devastating repeating shot weapons, including the creation of firearms that allow magic to get into the hands of anyone who can afford it.
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981 OGA
999 OGA
Refugees and the Undercity
Population Migration / TravelRefugees from a land to the south known as Kortav arrive on Ovenican shores while The Tunnel King attempts to maintain his freedom.
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