Under the guidance of Akan, Anzez is founded on a magical nexus and planar overlap. The Sun Elfs learn to harness the power of their Void-Dragon God with the help of The Golden Horde. An era of magical and technological enlightenment begins.
History of Anzez
This history of the Sun Elf city of Anzez and the development of The Empire of Sun.
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4001 GF
Founding of Anzez
Founding -
2634 GF
Vassalage of the Council of Rax
Diplomatic actionRefugees from the Council of Rax flee the Knights of the Blighted Blade and make land on Kapaska. The Empire of Sun allows them entry and grants them land as a vassal state on their planet.
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2000 GF
The Great Frost Begins
Celestial / CosmicAs The Golden Horde falls to the Knights of the Blighted Blade, the rift-gates are sealed. With The Empire of Sun cut off from the great technology of the Mirovandia, a new dark age begins.
Location
The Tree of Sorrow -
1972 GF
A New Dawn
Celestial / CosmicAkan takes a more active, if mysterious, role in the lives of The Empire of Sun. The Sisterhood of the Dawn is organized to begin mortal sacrifices and technological and magical progress begins to rapidly progress once more.
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Akan's Crossing -
1649 GF
The Setting Sun Revolution
RevolutionWith growing power, The Order of Black Sun rallies against The Empire of Sun. Taking to the streets and proclaiming their divine right, they bring the city's economy to a halt. After a lengthy social, religious, and military campaign a compromise is made. Law is passed allowing The Order of Black Sun to operate independent of the Death-Queen, but they must act as a vassal state. Taking their own lands, The Order of Black Sun partially separates from their former state.
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Kar Vocruz -
1216 GF
Age of Rapid Expansion
Construction beginning/endAfter several hundred years of highly effective leadership, planning, magical discovery, and reproductive programs under the powerful necromancer and Death-Queen Anzale Kedis, Anzez goes through a stage of rapid expansion. It is during this time that many of the city's seven districts are constructed.
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Anzez -
1202 GF
The Tragedy of Death Queen Anzale Kedis
Life, DeathOne of the most beloved queens to ever rule over Anzez, her rule was accompanied by unparalleled growth and prosperity. When the sun set on that fated day, she died mysteriously. How such a powerful Necromancer could die to young and without a trace has been a topic of discussion for a thousand years following.
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Anzez -
1135 GF
The Lost Colony
FoundingThe up and coming Clan Miayra leads an expedition to settle a new colony in the distant uncharted lands. Met with extreme resistance and the promise of great reward, the colony comes at great expense.
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Nor Chanras -
1016 GF
The Uncharted Wars
Military actionFaced by threats on all sides Clan Miayra requests significant resources to build a new Sun Elf army. The Miayra Clan begins a campaign against the unknown.
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Nor Chanras -
1003 GF
Return of the New Dynasty
Political eventWith the colony Nor Chanras lost, Clan Miayra returns to Anzez with a large mass of riches and a massive army under their banner. Upon their return to Anzez, they built a family fortress and developed the Miayra Aerie. With significant wealth and military power, the clan becomes a major political in The Empire of Sun.
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Anzez -
852 GF
The Curse of Lost Light
Disaster / DestructionFor reasons unknown, the birthrate of Sun Elfs begins to drop significantly. Stillbirth and miscarriage become horrifyingly common and children increasingly rare. With a desperate need for mortal sacrifices to appease the rising sun, but reduced population rate-concern begins to fester. Leaders begin to desperately search for a solution.
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Anzez -
629 GF
The Void Tech Revolution
Technological achievementDesperate to find a solution to lowering birth rates, the Sun Elfs begin to rapidly invest in magical and technological research. Utilizing the magic of Void-Dragons, The Empire of Sun begin take their first flight off planet and begins to search their solar system for answers.
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Anzez -
485 GF
Establishes Relationship with the Ma'Kar
Diplomatic actionReaching out into the stars, The Empire of Sun makes contact with the Ma'Kar Free Traders. Having progressed much further into space travel, relations are slowly developed. In the end, the Ma'Kar are welcomed to establish a trading hub on Kapaska and both trade & research agreements are formed.
Location
Anzez -
217 GF
The Great Feud
Gathering / ConferenceWith ever-increasing concern over the increasing issue of low birth rate, the major factions of Anzez begin to fight over a solution. Stopping just shy of open conflict, an ideological war begins to break out with each faction fighting for power and the right to implement the solutions they find most practical.
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Anzez -
1 HE
The Opening of the Rifts
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventThe rift-gate at The Tree of Sorrow unexpectedly reopens and connects Kapaska to Allora once more.
Location
The Tree of Sorrow -
149 HE
The Union of Ghosts are Bound in Flame
ExpeditionDesperately searching for a solution to the growing concerns in Anzez, Kasula Miayra is appointed to run an elite task force, the Union of Ghosts, to travel through the rift-gate at The Tree of Sorrow and seek the knowledge needed to save the Sun Elfs.
