Steton

The history of the country of Steton. Stetonians record their history through song, so many of their historical entries are orally communicated.

  • 2600


    The Call of Cassius
    Revolution

    This song denotes the freedom of humanity and the journey into Steton

  • 2700


    The Ballad of Battles
    Expedition

    The great tribes of Steton fight off the wild creatures of Steton. Monsters such as manticores, chimeras and of course their previous masters. Dragons. The ballads written to describe these battles are jaunty and are often filled with humorous rhymes.

  • 2850


    Blood and Beer
    Gathering / Conference

    This song describes a night of such out of control partying that tribal peace was signed between the various tribes, agreeing to vote on a king to lead them all to build a proper kingdom. Unfortunately the next morning they forgot who it was.

  • 2925


    Good Ol' Strangling Dress
    Cultural event

    A popular oration of a historical event, this event took place on a wedding day between two cheiftan's in which Darain the Red, a viscious red dragon, stole the groom. It is said, that the bride choked the dragon to death with her own wedding dress. Also apparently, at that reception the attending chieftains agreed to different trades, producing the first inter-tribal economy and currency.

  • 3050


    The Call of the Underking
    Diplomatic action

    The alliance between Krazax and Steton is formed, in glorious battle and one hell of a party.

    Location
    Iron Highlands
    More reading
    Krazax
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  • 3100


    Can you punch it?
    Construction beginning/end

    The ghosts of the past begin to rise up and attack the people of Steton. A jaunty tune was written describing the construction of the Hall of Heroes and the containment of these wayward souls.

  • 3200


    Steton's Theme Song Has a Lot of Flutes
    Gathering / Conference

    The country of Steton is officially formed as the city of Highfall is built in honor of their dwarven allies and as such, the dwarven king, whom attended the battle so many years ago, crowned the first king of modern day Steton.

  • 3300


    Showoff
    Discovery, Exploration

    The ballad of Dolos Parcell, a Stetonian explorer who discovered that the Maelstrom Mountains could be climbed and lived on. He also though he acquired the ability to fly. He fell. It was tragic.

  • 3350


    Dont Tread on Me
    Military action

    A Naga host from the northern coast attempts to invade Steton. This song describes how bad an idea that was and how not delicious eating a Naga is.

  • 3500


    On the Road Again
    Construction beginning/end

    Stetons piece of the world road is complete! This song is more of a hum really.

  • 3650


    Ride the Comet
    Discovery, Scientific

    The Astronomer, Gacci Golt, discovers the movement of the stars seem to coincide with unseen forces and perhaps could be repurposed. The song about him is a humours ditty about how dumb he looks and how no one would care about his findings. Luckily, some paid attention and now his beliefs are the common.

  • 3750


    No one likes you Karyn
    Military action

    This song tells the story of a powerful manticore who sought to claim the Maelstrom Mountain for itself. So powerful was this foe, that ordinary hunters could not defeat it. It was not until a group of these hunters worked together. They liked it so much, they decided to start a faction. The Steton Striders.

  • 3840


    You stole my Bones!
    Disaster / Destruction

    Majital's struggle against Marcelus Kingvale is not going well and this song, is about the deceased loved ones he stole from Steton and it remarks on the inefficiencies of the Mages Guild.

  • 3900

    20 Malto
    3950

    1 Verza

    The Bull and the Hermit
    Military action

    Majital, now armed with viscious and punishing laws for offenders, eventually pushes the King of Steton too far and the two nations come to blows.

    Location
    The Scour Sand
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  • 4005


    How to have a god time.
    Gathering / Conference

    This song states that for a very brief moment, Steton incurred the wrath of a squadron of angels. It may have been do to the rampant defacing of deitic statues or the gratuitous amount of debauchery. Either way they over reacted.

  • 4130

    1 Azen 10:00

    The Great Reckoning
    Metaphysical / Paranormal event

    A terrible calamity in which seven heroes face the end of creation.

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