Brythunia

**Brythunia** is a region, comprised of many separate baronies and lords all claiming independence and trying to overpower each other. The region's central position in the continent, means it is influenced by many outsiders. It was part of the Vailian Empire, back then the baronies was established as rewards to the high ranking veterans of the conquering armies of the Vailian Empire.The constant struggle for power has attracted many mercenaries, who seek wealth and fortune.

## **Locations**

* Rendborg
* Gravbo
* Hansa
* Beregar

## **History**

### **Before the Vailian Empire**

Many creatures lived in the forests and plains of Brythunia. Packs of Orcs and Gnolls often terrorized one another. From the mountains the Goliath tribes migrated, hunting the wildlife and often raiding what was in their path. Destruction has always been part of Brythunia's history. Humans also lived in the lands long before the Empire arrived. These hardy folks had to adapt to the tribal mentality of their enemies. No cities or villages were built, for they would be destroyed in the chaos that ruled the land.

### **Vailian conquest and resisting tribalfolk**

The local tribes were too distracted by their infighting that they stood no chance when the Vailian Legions marched upon them. The united and powerful forces of Vailia easily took control of the lands. Outposts were built and villages began to prosper. But one thing was to conquer Brythunia, another to hold it. The massive legions could hardly follow the tribes that began to raid and pillage. The tribes were unwilling to accept the forreign power. While the Vailian Empire held onto the land, its grasp would eventually slip. To no surprise Brythunia would be the first region to rebel when the Empire began to collapse.

### **Tempos**

The God of War Tempos was a tribal warrior of Brythunia. He held no allegiances but that of battle. He was Brythunia incarnate, a wild and untamed spirit. His prowess in battle were undeniable, while not a leader, men would flock his banner to fight and learn from him. Those who tried to best him, would not live to regret it. It wasn't until he foughtthe Red Knight, a Vailian woman, that he found a worthy opponent. What he lacked in leadership and strategy she made up for. Together they were a formidable force that would become an essential part in the defeat of Tiamat.

### **Collapse of an Empire**

When the Dragonplague began to spread from Argos, Brythunia was some the first to be affected by the plague. Tribes and villages were afflicted the same. The tight knit legions stationed in Brythunia were hit especially hard. The tribes saw their chance to strike. The Legions stationed there were driven away, with the Vailian Emperor giving up on the region, the men would be more useful elsewhere. The east was abandoned as the Vailian forces that reached as far Therigrad, began their deathmarch west. Plagued by disease and constant skirmishes by hungry tribesfolk, few would ever get to venture home.

### **Struggle for Power**

Left in the wake of the Vailian Legions, were the towns and castles that had been built. Tribesfolk began to settle the abandoned holdings, fashioning themselves lords and barons, exerting their power. Though their tribal mentality would keep them fighting and squabbling for the next centuries. While becoming more civilized, the nature that governed the native folk was not altered. War was an essential part of their culture.