History of Uthar

Amid the aftermath of the Nonsi Rebellion, the newfound nation of Uthar sees a flourishing of arts, culture, and traditions. Queen Nonsi's advocacy for unity and diversity brings together various races under the Utharian flag. Architects, artists, and musicians collaborate, blending surface and Underdark influences into a unique Utharian identity.

The city of Freygarde, with its streets lit by bioluminescent plants, sees the founding of an academy dedicated to the study and cultivation of these unique flora. Researchers from various nations flock to the academy, contributing to Uthar's growing reputation as a center of learning.

Post the War of Black Blood, Uthar experiences a relatively peaceful period, where focus shifts towards reconstruction, infrastructural development, and cultural festivities. Queen Nonsi’s legacy of unity and peace becomes the foundation of this era.

The city of Freygarde, bathed in the unique twilight of Uthar, prepared for the grand inauguration of the First Church of Eilistraee. Bioluminescent plants lit the streets as music harmonious with Eilistraee's teachings filled the air. The church, a blend of gothic and Underdark designs, awaited its sanctification. Queen Nonsi, leading a procession of clerics and citizens, spoke at the church's entrance, emphasizing hope, unity, and acceptance. As she spoke, a divine manifestation of Eilistraee appeared, dancing gracefully above the congregation. Her dance connected everyone present in a shared, euphoric experience, concluding with a permanent moonbeam established above the temple. This divine event, symbolizing Eilistraee's blessings and the Drow's unity under Queen Nonsi, became an annual, cherished celebration in Freygarde.

A military division is founded to protect Uthar's borders and maintain peace within. Trained in both traditional warfare and arcane arts, this guard becomes renowned across Eos for its discipline and prowess.

Embracing their origins, the drow of Uthar start constructing Undercities, vast subterranean settlements, balancing their surface world establishments. These cities become marvels of engineering, attracting tourists and scholars alike.

As signs of The Goluk's rise start appearing, Uthar invests in the education of its populace about the various races, cultures, and potential threats. This era strengthens the nation's unity, preparing it for the forthcoming challenges.

The Greening Initiative, led by the Order of Valindria and supported by Utharian druids and mages, aims to restore the ravaged lands of Va'len. Over two decades, they manage to rejuvenate significant portions, setting the stage for the forest nation's eventual restoration.

Uthar becomes the forefront of researching various arcane methods to stabilize the disrupted magical energies in Va'len. Academies, mage guilds, and institutions collaborate to dissect the essence of the land's curse. While complete restoration remains elusive, they achieve minor breakthroughs that prove beneficial in other areas of study.

In the city of Freygarde, a young drow named Elria gains attention for her prophetic visions. Many believe she is a chosen oracle of Eilistraee. Her most haunting vision foretells of a shadow looming over Eos, but she remains a beacon of hope, urging nations to come together to avert impending disaster.

Anticipating potential conflicts and understanding the need for unity, Uthar, along with its neighboring nations, signs the Nightshade Accords. This set of agreements strengthens alliances, eases trade restrictions, and emphasizes the importance of mutual defense and cooperation.

Priests of Eilistraee from various temples across Eos, including the First Church of Eilistraee in Freygarde, mysteriously vanish without a trace. Investigations are launched, but no concrete answers are found. This event heightens tensions in an already politically charged environment.

A grand library is established in Uthar after amassing the collective knowledge over the centuries, aiming to preserve the vast knowledge of Eos. The library becomes a major hub for scholars, researchers, and historians, providing resources from various eras and nations, thus making it the oldest source of knowledge in Eos.

Whispers spread throughout Eos, particularly in Uthar, as apparitions begin appearing. The most prominent of these occurrences are seen in the Toln Expanse, where spectral warriors from the War of Black Blood roam. Reports from Uthar's major cities also tell of ghostly sightings. The spirits appear restless, often re-enacting scenes from their mortal lives. Scholars and mages from Uthar form a coalition to study and understand the phenomenon, believing the rise of these specters is related to the previously mentioned shadowy figures.

In light of the increased supernatural and political threats, Uthar, in coordination with Neleanor, establishes a research alliance. The main objective is to combine arcane and scientific knowledge to unravel the mysteries of the shadowy figures, the undead occurrences, and the stubborn magics of Va'len.

Scholars from the Silver Spires Academy in collaboration with the Utharian Alliance discover a portal believed to lead to another realm. The entrance is heavily guarded, and its study is in the early stages. Some believe it might hold the key to understanding the rise in supernatural occurrences and the challenges plaguing Va'len.