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Leicester Alliance

"In his hand the sword of Khaine did promise power untold,   As God of Light and God of Murder battled for his soul.   One by one the greenskins fell and the King stood tall,   For should he fail upon his task then mortal world would fall.   Upon the isle beneath the fight, wise mages cast their spells   And Greith's minions howled in anguish, cursed to eternal hell.   And on this day we bow our heads to he who world did save,   Aenarion the Proud Defender, Aenarion the Ever Brave."  
— Song of the One King
 

A Kingdom Rises

  Starting as a cluster of small villages they were brought together by " Aenarion the Defender ", under one rule they were able to defend themselves against the orc hunting parties for the first time. Building the start of the Capital now known as " Ulthuan ". It would be many seasons until they would grow, slowly they would reach out towards the sea. Along the way meeting and joining with many other tribes and races they would continue to push back the orcs until hitting the sea. As they began building that part city they would use the best from every race and tribe. Creating what is known by many as the world's most beautiful city. With this new city would also come the first forms of their government, the next large expansion would not be till much later not until Tellius and the Dragonborn.  

Structure

The world's first Democracy letting representatives from all major races have a say. The Capital controls major laws for the land but the cities and towns are run by local governments.   

Public Agenda

To strengthen themselves through trade and discussion rather than war.

Assets

Considered one of the Major traders if not the largest trader in the world they revolve mainly around the arts and having some of the world's best craftsman but make up the rest with spices, tobacco, and more.

Demography and Population

A large mix of all humanoid races call the alliance home.

Territories

The Leicester Alliance owns claim to most of the grasslands found in central Talos including Xhuma's Reach, Heben Aard, The Ondor Grasslands, Meath Delta, The Roaring Hills of Felheim, Lake Yvresse, and Anerions Peace.

Military

A large part of the Alliance's military might is based on two things the first is using the best fighting styles, weapons, and more from so many races and tribes over the years that came together to come up with some combinations only found here. The Second comes from the Alliance's focus on magic and the guilds thanks to this they have more magic prowess and might then almost any other nation only the Empire able to challenge them.

Religion

One of the most expansive when it comes to gods followed as almost all are revered by some tribe or race within the Alliance but there are two gods who seem to get more attention than the rest, Luxsaria and Hymmion.

Foreign Relations

On good terms with most nations it trades with almost all of the large nations including Stonespine, Gallia, Tellius, " the land of the small " and was even beginning to start with Enbar and Crimea.   The Alliances most notable allies are Gallia and Tellius who joined together many years ago to stop the war and expanse of the Empire.  

Agriculture & Industry

A large agriculture power using the expansive flat lands around them to make massive fields of grains and anything else they can manage to grow. Most of the industry behind the Alliance can some how or another be brought back to some form or art.

Trade & Transport

Home to the first and largest road network in the world many cities and towns are connected to each other through a system of stone and dirt roads. Most communication is done through horseback as the alliance is home to the fastest horses in the world breed to cross the large grasslands. If something is of the upmost importance they will attempt to use the mage to help with communication. Most trade is done in the same way crossing over many of the same roads or leaving through the sea from the ports to the west.

Education

Many of the larger towns and cities are home to one or more schools that most children attend until passing a test the test can be taken from 13-17 after your 17th birthday you are asked to leave the school after getting once last chance at the test. Past this point the children are able to pursue what they would like to do from craftsmen to warriors the easiest way to do this is by becoming an apprentice. Some masters or jobs only accept those who have passed the schooling test though this is normally rare and only for high ranked jobs.  

A Say for All

Type
Geopolitical, Country
Alternative Names
The Alliance
Demonym
Leicesters ( Lesters )
Head of State
High Warrior
Government System
Democracy, Representative
Power Structure
Federation
Economic System
Traditional
Major Exports
Most the the Alliances exports are art based made from their collection of top end craftsmen such as statues paintings and much more. In addition to this they are also known for their growth of a few spices as well as the growth of Tobacco. 
Major Imports
Most of the nation's imports are for vanity reasons such as jewels, and gems, though there's always a high demand for magical components. They are extreme fans of the silks and fruits available from Gallia.
"The One-king wrapped hard in woes,   A gifted curse to break his grief,   To slay unnumbered his wicked foes,   A brightening flame that burns too brief.   To Gods he turned and to Gods he fell,   Save One alone of dark divine,   In blackest heart rings murderous knell,   In deepest shadow where no light shines.   His slaying shall be as the flood,   Lets loose the Godslayer’s ire,   Drowns the world in seas of blood,   Burns it all with waves of fire.   In the North this Doom awaits,   Luring like flame to moth,   Promising life of endless hate,   Bloodshed eternal, uncaring wrath.   And kindled in the fire of rage   Born from blood of anger’s womb,   Child of slaughter cursed for an age,   Bearer of the One-king’s doom."
— Prophecy of Caledor
 

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Age of Gods

5000 AOG 0 AOG

The beginning of Talos and all the races that now thrive and populate the land.

  • -5000 AoG

    -4000 AoG

    The Worlds Beginning
    Celestial / Cosmic

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  • -3800 AoG

    -2300 AoG

    The Worlds First War
    Celestial / Cosmic

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  • -2300 AoG

    Seal of the Gods
    Celestial / Cosmic

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  • -26 AoG

    -23 AoG

    Mans First Steps
    Revolution

    An exact date is unclear but during these years the first rumors started to spread through the land of a man banning together the humanoid races to fight back against the greenskins. Over this time period, many groups would come together to form the first army of man under the banner of Aenarion the Defender.

  • -22 AoG

    15 Dharkamin
    The Toppling
    Military action

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  • -22 AoG

    15 Dharkamin
    1 AoG

    20 Varitas
    War of Changing Tides
    Era beginning/end

    During this time Aenarion the Defender directed the army with near perfection winning almost every battle pushing the greenskins back further and further. The sheer number of greenskins proved to be the most difficult issue as even with victory after victory the war still took years before the end was in sight and that end was the Battle of Blackfire Pass.

Age of Men

1 AOM and beyond

The rise of the Humanoid races and the start of recently recorded history.

  • 1 AoM

    20 Varitas
    Battle Of Blackfire Pass
    Military action

    The final blow in a long grueling war after pushing the greenskins out of the grasslands both armies met at Blackfire Pass connecting to the badlands. With the enemy forces now concentrated in one place the army of man was taken back by the sheer brute force and savagery the opponent displayed it started to look as if everything was doomed. It was at this moment that Aenarion realized the battle would soon be lost unless action was taken. Fury burning brightly in his heart at the death of his dear friend, Aenarion climbed one of the boulders dotting the battleline. All men watched in awe as he leapt from the high rock, his sword raised high. All who saw it knew the sight would stay with them forever, as Aenarion fell towards the Orcs with a bestial roar, like a hero of the ancient sagas. The leader of man slaughtered all about him, each blow delivered with a howl of rage, animal to the core. He killed and killed without thought, seeing before him only the enemies of his race. Although he disappeared from the sight of the men who watched him, they knew his location by the scream of dying orcs. Who can say whether this unmatched show of arms was a means of inspiring the army to victory, or whether Aenarion truly intended to defeat the greenskin horde single-handed? All that matters is that here is where the tide turned, as Aenarion utterly destroyed every Orc he beheld. A hundred Orcs were dead around him, their circle breaking as they scrambled away in utter fear of this blood-crazed human more ferocious than any of them. Seeing this great warrior press through the Orc ranks, the vile chief of this hos tore through his own warriors to test his strength in combat against this strange human king. Descending upon his great mount, the Orc brought his axe to bear against Aenarion's blade. After a long, brutal contest of strength, Aenarion disarmed the orc and raised his blade to the sky with a single motion the orc's head fell from its body rolling across the battlefield now littered with corpses.   Tired and spent from the battle, Aenarion saw the Orcish warriors stare at him, first with awe at his victory, and then with predatory looks as they gathered around to finish what their master had started. His sword now slipped from his grasp, and with no other weapon at hand, Aenarion could not defend himself. A white-shafted arrow punched through the visor of one Orc, and then another followed until a flurry of arrows thudded into the Orc ranks, followed by roars of triumph. The rest of the army had broken through, and the warriors of man charged forth to protect their leader. With their warlord dead, the terrible and awesome will binding the fractious Orc tribes together was destroyed, and they could not mount an adequate defense against this onslaught. Old jealousies and rivalries erupted, and the Orcs turned upon each other even as they routed, slaying each other in order to speed their personal retreat from the jaws of death. Within moments, the once indomitable Orc army was little more than a panicked, fleeing mob.   After a moment of silence as the dust settled the sky erupted with the screams of victory as the time of man has now begun.

  • 2 AoM

    25 Vaxidus
    Ulthuan's Rise
    Construction beginning/end

    After spending some time cleaning up the lands of any remaining greenskins Aenarion and his followers settle on a spot along the coast to begin building a new home. This begins what will one day be the great city of Ulthuan the capital of the Leicester Alliance and the greatest city in the world.

  • 3 AoM

    1 Luxsian
    The Call of Magic
    Founding

    A large part of Ulthuan’s construction was what many consider to be the world's first library. It was in this very library that the first steps to create a Mage Guild were taken. It is unknown who exactly was behind it but a spell was placed in the library, a Beacon spell that called out all across Talos to anyone with a high enough magic aptitude. With a ringing in their ears and a pulling in their soul, many mages from all over flocked to the library. It is said the mages all quickly forgot about why they gathered as soon as they noticed how different their ideas and magic were. Collectively they decided they needed a place to call their own a place where they can exchange information and test ideas. This led to the formation of the first alliance mage guild known as Caledors Avatars.

  • 5 AoM

    1 Dharkamin
    Art Renaissance
    Artistic creation

    Many consider the creation of Ulthaun as the start of the Renaissance as this was the first time the humanoid races were able to come together for a reason besides war. The meeting of so many cultures led to an influx of ideas propelling the alliance forward in more ways than can be counted. Many great inventions were created during this time such as stained glass, new foods and many forms of music.

  • 47 AoM

    22 Neras
    Last Breath of the Only King
    Life, Death

    Aenarion the Defender is the one and only king man has ever known, from rallying them against the greenskin hoard to building the city of Ulthuan Aenarion has led mankind every step of the way. With his last breath like all the ones, he took before he used it to push mankind forward, asking his most trusted friends to not follow another king but to represent all those that fought alongside them creating the Leicester Alliance we know today. For the next month, everyone in the grasslands would come to Ulthuan to honor man's greatest hero and to say goodbye to its first and only king.

  • 48 AoM

    22 Luxsian
    Birth of the Alliance
    Diplomatic action

    Just as Aenarion asked, the people came together with representatives from each race being chosen to help lead this new nation into the future. Once all were chosen a grand feast was held and it is during this very dinner that the new representatives would name the grasslands the Leicester Alliance.

  • 48 AoM

    22 Neras
    For the King
    Founding

    On the first anniversary of Aenarion's passing the alliance's strongest warriors came together to honor and remember their king. Many of the warriors here were the generals who served under Aenerion in the war of changing tides, and it was these very warriors who came to lead and form the organization known as Aenarion's warriors. This was their memorial for their king's passing as well as their way to protect the future of his kingdom. This organization is what grew into the famous adventure Guild known all throughout Talos.

  • 180 AoM

    7 Vaxidus
    The Rise of Yvresse
    Construction beginning/end

    Tor yvresse was founded and funded by the Yvresse family. A wealthy and powerful family from Ulthuan that made its name and fortune at the start of the artistic Renaissance. The family was famous throughout the land for their musical talent which was second to none. This musical influence can be seen all throughout the city and many consider it the musical capital of the world to this day.

  • 222 AoM

    2 /22
    Caledor's Star Fall
    Discovery, Scientific

    After centuries whispers and word started to spread through the alliance that not only is Caledor alive but he's completed his goal. It was true Caledor did what was seen as impossible for mere mortals, the creation of a 10th-level spell. For the first time since he set out on his goal, Caledor left his workshop and walked the streets of Ulthuan again. He and his team set out to finally test their new creation. Even though they went out and did the testing at Grieths path many across the Alliance and Tellius claim they could see the sky light up and many even felt the ground shake. Some believe it was this very spell that changed the terrain and landscape to this very day. Caledor and his party returned back to the city to a giant parade and festival in celebration of their success for the first 10th-level spell made by a mortal. Tales of this accomplishment would spread all throughout Talos making everyone acknowledge the strength of the Alliance.

  • 272 AoM

    275 AoM

    Somber Fields
    Disaster / Destruction

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  • 346 AoM

    18 Krag
    The Birth of the Twin Heroes
    Life, Birth

    Not many in the country knew what an important day this would be as the early morning sun rose marking the dawn of the morning Teclis and Tellius were born. As word spread throughout the alliance many rejoiced and celebrated as the bloodline of Aenarion and Caledor not only continued but merged together. These twin baby boys would go on to be who many believe to be the avatars of Aenarion and Caledor themselves.

  • 378 AoM

    12 Vaxidus
    Ulthuan's Calamity
    Disaster / Destruction

    This day started like any other an uneventful morning but once the sun was high in the sky unexpectedly the ground began to shake and rumble. Quickly it became stronger as buildings started to crack and collapse across the city. A huge earthquake hit the West Coast of the Alliance and rocked Ulthaun to its core. Many believe if it wasn't for the quick thinking and actions of the mage Guild the entire city might have fallen into the ocean. While they did save an untold amount of lives much of the city still lay in ruin with many missing, injured, or worse.

  • 409 AoM

    25 Varitas
    411 AoM

    8 Martherum
    Sword of Khaine and the Fake Prince
    Military action

    The greatest moment of shame for the alliance was found on this day when an army led by a thief arose from out of the desert. The thief wielded the sword of Khaine which to everyone's knowledge was in Aenarions tomb it was unknown how the sword was stolen or how long its been. The liar claimed to be a reincarnation of Aenarion and his use of the sword of Khaine as proof, with this he believed himself to be the rightful king of the alliance. He lead his army on the front lines through many victories until making it to where the city of Lycia would be built upon. It was here by the lake where he was stopped by the Twin heroes Tyrion and Teclis. During the difficult battle, Tyrion lost his legendary blade Sunfang but was able to get his hands on the sword of Khaine and slay his opponent. Being an heir of Aenarions bloodline and being unaffected by the blade's curse Tyrion was allowed to continue wielding the national treasure in the Alliances name.

  • 452 AoM

    Desert Traders
    Cultural event

    Though it is not known exactly when communication began it is around this time when the first trading with the Dragonborn begin. Many Alliance towns on the northern edge have built up good relations with the dragon born of the desert and have been discovering many new goods from them such as spices and new pets but most notably is the influx of new minerals and magic materials.

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  • 463 AoM

    14 Stragust
    Lycia the City of the Lake
    Construction beginning/end

    Between its location by the lake and its crossroads near multiple starting nations and alliances, this city was the obvious next expansion for the Alliance. Since its creation, it has been the hub of connections between the alliance and many other nations such as Gallia and the small lands. Thanks to the hero twins Tyrion and Teclis founding the city it has grown and flourished at a rapid pace.

  • 507 AoM

    6 Krag
    507 AoM

    7 Varitas
    Contract of Dragons
    Diplomatic action

    After a prolonged period of interaction between the people of the Alliance and Tellius one family saw the potential of bringing together the two nations. It was with this in mind that members of the Yvresse family traveled to Tellius and met glitz personally. The family and Glitz would go back and forth from drinking and fun to diplomacy, after staying for some time they were able to come to terms that worked for everyone. The day just over a month after arriving an official trade agreement was signed between the Alliance and Tellius.

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  • 583 AoM

    21 Martherum
    Treaty of Trees
    Diplomatic action

    The Alliance and its people had heard rumors of the Empire and the destruction it was causing so when members of the Council of Trees appeared they were welcomed in with open arms. On the very same day, the Alliance signed a Military and Trade treaty with Gallia. With this action, the Alliance joined Gallia in the war against the Empire which they happily did once they heard of the travesty at Emerald Seas.

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  • 594 AoM

    9 Lodes
    Talos's Colossal Coalition
    Diplomatic action

    Although Tellius fought their hardest the Empire's military tactics proved too much after perfecting their strategies against the lizardmen for years. Struggling to hold their ground in the ongoing war with the Empire Tellius reaches out to the other nations requesting aid. The Alliance and Gallia answer the call choosing to sign a military pack forming the largest coalition in Talos. With this new Union, the military forces of the Alliance Gallia and Tellius joined together in the war against the Empire.

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Publication Date
12 Apr, 2020
Creation Date
12 Apr, 2020
Last Update Date
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