The rise of the first major city-states, formed on the great river, Zolen, Talar and Forzakai.
The history of the country of Daborak.
The rise of the first major city-states, formed on the great river, Zolen, Talar and Forzakai.
Ezek Sam, the explorer, braved an expedition into the shadowy southern tip of Daborak, seeking to settle this mysterious land.
On the eastern coast two new city-states form along the razor cliffs. The Thundera and Vakal.
Aldera a city-state formed of land barrens on the delta of the sickened sea, makes it's rise.
Mages of the Taladoni, appear to the northeast and attempt to exert control on the city-states in Daborak.
The Taladoni mages call to the leaders of each of the citystates and when they all gather never show up. A great explosion of power created the Rift and stones from the sky rained down on Northern Daborak, destroying the city of Aldera.
The war of the 5 great city-states for control of Daborak, begun by the suspicion of the others with having destroyed Aldera.
A horrible disease sweeps through Daborak, rumored to be from the dark forest to the west.
The descendants and followers of Ezek Sam, make themselves know from the south, they use strange witchery to cure the Scarlet. They blame the people of Dolten to the west.
Convinced by the Ezekar, Zolen's forces attempt to take vengeance on Dolten. The host is never heard from again and the city-state is quietly absorbed by the Ezekar.
Ezek Sar, united the remaining city-states in rumors of a threat to the west and was named Czar.
The Rule of the Black Czar and his family, lead to a rise in power and a goverment of absolute control of the people.
Amelia Lacroius, a researcher on history makes a startling discovery and with a single document posted in the town square, begins a bloody revolution. Revealing what the Ezekar had done to Zolen.
The remnants of the Ezekar move to the Northern Wastes and bandits increase ten fold. As such trade begins to diminish and with no central goverment to promote order, every city-state begins to suffer from famine and poverty.
In an act of desperation, Forzakai attempts to pillage the forests of Dolten and the City-state disappears in a single night. This causes a state of panic amongst the people of Daborak.
Talar, the last of the first three city-states gathers up the displaced bandit forces and attempts to conquer the remnants of Daborak in the hopes that they might stand unified against the forces of Dolten.
In a struggle of desperation Talar and the bandit forces of the north face off against the Stormbringer city-states, Thundera and Vakal. The war lasted 100 years and nearly destroyed Daborak.
Witht he defeat of Talar and the bandits, Thundera and Vakal split Daborak into two pieces. A time of peace and trade begins between the two.
A time of peace and tranquility as the twon states of Daborak labored to build roads, cities and develop the infrastructure of modern day Daborak.
Horse breeders, start to notice that the intelligence of their horses is growing and instead of focusing on physical traits, instead focus on intelligence. The first of the horses modern Daborak isknown for are born.
Vampires from Dolten, attack Vakal and the sourthern half od Daborak is thrown into chaos as undead begin to spread throughout the cities.
In a tragic and dark time in Daborak's history, in order to combat the spread of undeath and vampirism. Thundera begins to purge the infected and those suspected of infection. Thousands die, including their brothers, the Vakal family line, whom through themselves on their own weapons to save their brothers the dishonor.
In their haggard state, the last surviving political force, gathered it's strength and vowed to tame the dark forest and to avenge their fallen brothers. Lead by Tarnolas Thunderhorse, astride his mount Daborak, lead a force into the dark forest.
Lord Thunderhorse discovers the trials of the Doltenian people and faces off against Barons of Plenty. The battle was hard won, with a retreat required although their enemy lay defeated for the Creeping Death had been drawn and in a last ditch effort to save his rider, Daborak flung Thunderhorse from the forest and charged the swarm. It is said the clouds wept and thunder clapped the clouds that day. The children of Daborak would become the horses known today and the country his name, honoring his memory.
With the knowledge of what truly lies to the west and a bitterness for war. Lord Thunderhorse lead his fledgling country into more peaceful focus' However he required every adult learn to fight, for too many times had they been attacked without warning and he would not let his friends sacrifice be in vain.
Mandatory military service is enacted for all adults and combat training is provided for even the commoner.
A meritocracy begins to form, where social status is determined by rank and service as opposed to birthright. With the exceptions of the highest seats of power, in order to maintain tradition.
The Daborakian, section of the world road is completed.
The planes begin to peel open as demons spread from the wars beyond and into Daborak. The incursion is quickly halted by the common militia of the Daborakian people.
A revolutionary uprising from the Bandits in the North, that claim they did not get proper credit for defending Daborak and ridicule the inherited positions in the military, this begins the first rebellion of the Bandits of the Rolling Waste
The Rift swirls with a terrible ice storm that tears apart the razor cliffs, the people are saved by a noble dragon calling himself The Lord of Blades. An alliance between Daborak and the dragon still holds to this day due to it's actions.
The Bandits of the North, form into a powerful organized union. They sack the city of Doundisberg and only through the intervention of unknown entities is the rebellion halted.