Histories

## Prehistory (16,000 AO-4,000 AO)

### *Lithic Period (16,000-10,000 AO)*

Before the arrival of the Archons, human societies were relegated to primarily hunter-gather groups roaming the continents of Tevrus. These groups would hunt the large megafauna like mastodons and wooly rhinoceroses and live in small tent cities. While this isn’t unique from previous sections of hominid history, it does note an advancement in lithic technology into religious structures and more effective megafaunal hunting patterns, as well as, an increase in population that saw the numbers of humans on Tevrus increase from 13 million worldwide to 26.5 million world wide. Some small religious structures in Talya. This period terminated with the arrival of the Archons and their civilization.

### *Arcane Period (10,000-4,000 AO)*

Modern scholars are still debating the origin of the mysterious Archons, as well as the purpose of their equally enigmatic civilization. The prevailing theory making its rounds through academic circles is that the Archons were of extra-terrestrial origin, likely intrasolar, and either were a very scattered race with few settlements or were attempting to colonize Tevrus for one benefit or another. We know few things about the Archons themselves; instead, we are able to infer things about them from their effects on the planet and it’s creatures. For instance, the Archons clearly had a good mastery over the practical sciences, with the Arcane Period’s huge ecological shift as new genetic data began to surface on the planet; along with the enhancement, eradication, and even resurrection of certain organisms across the planet. The two biggest impacts of the Archon’s civilization however, were the deposition of Ichor from their bodies into both the ground and the population, along with the introduction of species such as Elves and Orcs, whomst interbred with primitive humans to create the modern array of phenotypes we currently see. Despite this, the human population dropped significantly during the Arcane Period. Scholars are unsure of how this had happened, since humans would have likely benefited from the more advanced society of the Archons. This period saw the introduction of arcane elements into the Tevran biosphere along with a shift in human society from lithic production to proto-arcane development, focusing technology around the manipulation of arcane principles, much like primitive practical sciences.

The ending of the Arcane Period is just as enigmatic as the start. Research shows that in some places it ended earlier than others. In Southern Talya, the Arcane Period ended the earliest, around 6,000 AO, and from there it began to spread across Kyphon, Talya, and Anova (ending in 4,000 AO in Najálisco) until the latest recorded date of 2,600 AO in the Austral Continents. Scholars are confused as to why the Archons left; however, the best known conclusion is that they likely died off due to an inability to adapt to the Tevran environment, much like the other extra-terrestrial species they introduced to the biosphere would as time progressed.

## Pre-Modern Era (4,000 AO-1155 PR)

### *Pre-Antiquity (4,000 AO-150 RI)*

After the fall of the Arcane civilization in Najálisco and the rest of Anova, human societies experienced a brief dark age, returning to practices and numbers prior to the Lithic Period. However, after the recovery period, around 2,300 AO for Anova, human societies had not only returned to using complex stone tools and living in complex societies, but had also adapted to the changed post-Arcane world, with new apex predators, like drakes and owlbears, and new diseases like *sanguigens,* such as vampirism. In Central Anova, the first civilization began to emerge around this time, the **Chapopomec**, who built large earthen mounds, stone sculptures, and ballcourts along the marshy, jungled coast of Costa Verde. While other civilizations in Orómes and Nitlacui were arising as well, far fewer is known about these cultures. Overall, the Pre-Antiquity of Central Anova is categorized by a dominant feudal culture and the beginnings of major practices like the Ballgame, pyramid-structures, and the worship of deities such as Anima’Kaqulja and Huehecacoatl. It is believed that the Pre-Antiquity ended after a period of climatological change brought large migrations of people from the north of Anova into the central and southern areas of the continent, causing a large change in societal order.

### *Antiquity (150 RI-400 PR)*

Central Anovan Antiquity is characterized for it’s large, metropolitan, and eloquent civilizations. In general, this period was largely peaceful with small scale conflicts and complex politics beating out the larger scale war that soon began to dominate the Talian continent. The population flourished, dangerous flora and fauna became more rare, large advances in the sciences and arts reigned, and trans-continental trade funneled thousands of águilas worth of material through the Najáliscan region. It was in this environment that cultures such as the great city of **Cicitlahuacan** across **Lake Atlatoani** from modern day Santa Corazon, built from the ruins of an old Archon site, rose up to dominate the region. Cicitlahuacan was an ethnically and religiously diverse democratic society that appeared to have influence as far south as Chané and as far north as the Colonies (however, these are fringe estimates without much evidence to support them). The city would have thrived and controlled trade through the region, likely serving as a marketplace and production hub for speciality items like rare obsidian, important for rituals, and polished jade. Outside of Cicitlahuacan, the **Chiché** civilization was reaching its height, along with the first major city developing in the modern day Casas Grandes territory. Sadly, this time of peace would come to an end with the fall of the city of Cicitlahuacan and it’s complex system of alliances. It’s suspected that the citizens rebelled against the elite, descending the entire region into chaos for the next couple centuries.

### *Post-Antiquity (400-991 PR)*

Post-Antiquity Central Anova is far more chaotic than its predecessor, with large-scale warfare and imperial states raging across the region. An increase in dangerous mega-fauna, disease, and famine was noted along with each prominent culture of the era crashing shortly after it’s inception. This period is best noted as the arrival time of the **Najáli** peoples from the northern section of the continent. Settling in a region stretching from Niqenajan to Costa Verde, the Najáli were an incredibly diversified group that more often than not found themselves as either the underclass of their cities or nomadic raiders living nearby. One group, the **Toskitec**, would become famous for establishing the city of **Texcutlan** on a series of ready islands at the mouth of the Xochitl River, the city that would later become Santa Corazon. From their capital of Texcutlan, the Toskitec formed the **Eyitlatoani (or Triumvirate)** in 834 PR, which spread out across the Los Valles and La Plata regions, with influence spreading over much of modern day Najálisco. In the late 10th century, at the height of the Triumvirate’s power, the empire’s warmongering and assimilationist practices began to hurt them as large numbers of smaller nations rebelled against the capitol. It was these rebellions, in combination with new Talian diseases and technologies, that allowed the **Oroños** in 991 to conquer the Triumvirate and usher in the colonial occupation of the continent of Anova.

### *Colonial Era (992-1155 PR)*

With the fall of the Toskitec Triumvirate and much of the territory of Najalisco under the rule of the Golden Empire of Torré and Uraón (the modern nation of Oguldado) the face of the country went through radical changes. As the Oroños converted the Toskitec capital of Texkutlan into the new glimmering heart of the colony, the primero population was forced farther and farther into oppression. Much of the native culture of Anova was assimilated and stripped of it’s original context by the waves of Oroño missionaries and colonists. With the increase in Maevish peoples came a decrease in the Anovan population. Many primeros died either as result of the disease or due to the inhumane treatment found under the Granja system, which saw a return to feudalist practices and an implementation of a strict caste system, called the Clasificación. This large change in demographics and culture was cemented in 1023 PR with the previously mentioned Clasificación, which separated the population and was used to dominate the locals and Kyphonic slaves. In this system the top percent were the Islas, people born in Maev, with the Criollos, whites born in Anova, slightly below. Next fell the Medios, those with some primero and/or Kyphonic ancestry, and the Tlatoanas, descendants of Triumvireen aristocrats. The lowest groups on the ladder were the primeros and the Kyphonic slaves, mostly brought as workforce for the plantation culture of the verdant eastern coasts.

Oroño rule, once cemented by the assimilation of the primeros and establishment of the Granja, changed the landscape of Najálisco into its more modern state. Establishing the Colony of Oeste Oguldado and the Viceroyalty of Najálisco, the Oroño crown pursued the region’s large financial interest including; large silver and tin mines in La Plata, plantations and tar mills established along the coast and in the Abdoment, and rare material extraction from El Norte. Oeste Oguldado did begin to form a distinct colonial culture as the Oroños poured resources into making it the keystone to their colonial ambitions. Impressive works of architecture like the Plaza Mayor of Santa Corazón with its large Grande Central Cathedral and Congressional Palace, which once hosted the Viceroy and his court. Lavish Pentarchic festivals supported by the Viceregency became distinctly Najáliscan, incorporating parts of the beliefs practiced by the Anovas for generations. This culture, unique from the Oroños that lorded over it, became the cultural basis for our modern Najáliscan society. As the common folk became more Najáliscan than anything else, they grew to resent the distinctly Oroño systems like the Clasificación, Ganja system, and chiefly the Viceregency itself. As dissatisfaction grew with the government and the ailing Oroño government being captured by the Tylish forces of Florian Casanova, the spark of revolution began.

#### Important Events

* **The War of Gold and Smoke** (909-935): After the arrival of the Oroños on the east coast of Najálisco, they began a bloody and brutal conquest of the surrounding area. While most count the beginnings of the Colonial period and end of primero rule of the continent to begin with the fall of the Toskitec in 921, it wasn’t until 935 that most major primero kingdoms fell to Oroño control.
* 921: King Cuauhcoyotl of the Toskitec Triumvirate is captured ending the siege on Texkutlan, Lord Adolpho Capistran de Qarbarca is appointed Governor and positions his conquistadors to conquer the rest of the country
* ***Unarchic Schism** (922-981): Unhappy with the taxes and corruption of the Pentarchic church in Rime, a large scale schism kicked off by Philip Koenig of Umberny’s proposed reforms in the Holy Novo-Aenean Empire. Many nations would declare as either in-line with the Pentarchy or part of this new Unarchic movement, viewing God and the Son above all else and focusing on personalized faith. Unarchic faiths splintered and fractured as many people and nations took up it’s mantle. Much of western Maev (including Ylenia and Saexlund) would take up the banner of the Unarchy while nations like Olgudado, Carolia, and Oesterlan would defend the Pentarchy fervently.*
* 928: Cristobal Ayudar finishes his conquest of Niqenájan before dying on route back to Santa Corazón
* 930: The towns of Buenasuerte and Villa are officially incorporated into the Colony as cities (prior to this date they were small fortified settlements along the Conqueror’s Road)
* 935: King Aapo Ch’utel of the Chiche League surrenders to Oroño forces at the Battle of Arroyo Negro outside of modern Imulimajá
* 937: Espiridion Carreno del Qarbarca and his men lead an expedition down the western coast of Najálsico, and conquers the Suyu Empire of Chanlé
* *950: Orono Flotilla sent to invade Saexlund is defeated by the smaller and less well funded Saexish fleet. This would kickstart Saexlund’s colonial ambitions.*
* 966: Governor Máximo Vitelli de Padue officialized the Granja system to promote mainland Oeste Oguldado’s profitability as a colony
* **La Granjita** (967-1060): Large influx of settlers, primarily from Oguldado and the Etrusca Archipelago, come to Najálisco to find riches in the mountains and soils of La Plata and Los Valles. During this period cities like Guadajálco de la Barranca, Colina Reál, Ana Maria, and Puerto Bonito were founded while other cities like Imilcan, Villa, Santa Corazón, and Buenasuerte expanded dramatically. This propelled the Granja system and created the basis of Najaliscan culture as we know it today, with the large medio and criollo middle-class and the primarily rural distribution of primero peoples; as well as most Kyphonic populations concentrated in the fertile east coast.
* *985: Carolian forces establish the colony of Pierre*
* 988: Oeste Oguldado is promoted to Viceregency with dominion over modern Najalisco, Chanle, Gran Colonia, and much of the Golden Tanos. Juan-Felipe Mendoza Ruiz de Valiente is named Viceroy.
* 990: Colonies of Devon and Gregorstown establishes Saexish presence on the continent
* 1000: Large miner revolt along the Occidentes mountains from La Plata de Najálisco to El Lago de Chanlé.
* 1021: First nationalized celebration of Día de los Muertos hosted by the Viceroy in Santa Corazón de Najálisco
* 1030: Saexish colonists land on the northeastern coast of Anova founding Lancaster and Gregorton colonies. Threat of attack from the Saexish and Carolians grow, the Viceroys are given permission to raise militias and forts along the northern territories of Rosalia and Palma
* 1036: Saexish privateers force increased military presence in the Sea of Tañoa
* 1055: Archbishop Alejandro Montoya de Colina Reál names Santa Guadájalco as an official patron saint
* ***Oesterling Crisis** (1069-1075) Caused by the death of the last male heir of the Berheim Dynasty, the Rohan Dynasty made the claim to throne to limit Berheim power. As the last major dynastic clash in Maev, the Oesterling Crisis set into motion much of modern history. Fought between the Berheims (Oesterlan, Saexlund, and Moerlant) and the Rohans (Carolia, Ylenia, and Oguldado). The war ended in little territory changing hands but spelled the decline of the Berheims and the breakdown of relations betwen Saexlund and Oesterlan. Additionally it bolstered the confidence of Carolia and Oguldado in their colonial exploits. However, the Saexish also continued expanding outward pushing against Oroño and Carolian forces in Palma and Pierre*
* **War of the Viceroys** (1070-1077): After the death of the last Mendoza Viceroy and in the confusion of the Oesterling Crisis, three separate men claimed to be Viceroy of Oeste Oguldado;  Juan-Carlos Zapata of San Felipe, Pedro Apostol of Qori, Uriel Castillo of Buenasuerte . After the Royal forces returned from the Crisis, they backed the forces of Zapata; however, much of his forces would die during the Siege of Santa Corazon de Chanle. The Treaty of Puerto Bonito would break the Viceregency of Oeste Oguldado into 3 separate Viceregencies (Najalisco, Tano, and Chanle)
* 1090: The Viceroyal Court is established by Merlín Zapata Granada with 6 Noble Houses from Oguldado (Zapata, Hidalgo, Salamanca, Montoya, Guerrero, and Veracruz) and 4 Noble Houses of the primero reál (De Anxida, Tlacontzin, De Coba, and Nezahualcoyotl). Certain rich Granjos were given duchies and royal governor ships in the provinces of the Viceregency (including the De Sotos, Montevalles, and Hueltas)
* ***War of a Thousand Days** (1119-1133) Skirmishes along the Calivian Mountains between the Crimson and Teal Empires lead to a large war between the Rusted Pact (Ylenia, Moerlant, Pontedus, and Saexlund) and the Old League (Oesterlan, Novzemya, Carolia, and Oguldado). This war was fought across many fronts; from the shores of Bharatia to the plains of Proxima Talya, eventually, the Rusted Pact won out over the war and signed the Concord of Helena that ceded large portions of the Teal and Golden Empires territory to the Emerald and Crimson Empires. Pierre and Palma were both ceded to the Saexish. In Anova, this war is called the First Anovan War, as it involved all of the major powers on the continent.*
* 1123: The Viceregency of Najálisco and Viceregency of Chanlé are named as equal to the crown; however, primero and Kyphonic peoples were not given Oroño citizenship
* **La Cultura** (1124-1138): With the viceregency’s economy outclassing the Oguldaño economy, Najáliscan arts and peoples flourished under a golden age. Beautiful baroque restorations in cities like Villa and Santa Corazón became the envy of the world, artists from these cities became famous, and the products exported from Buenasuerte’s port became highly coveted. While this golden age allowed the nation as a whole to prosper, many people were unhappy with the status quo in Najálisco. Those of the lower classes, mostly primero, medio, and Kyphonic peoples, felt as if they were single-handedly propping up this era of progress without any of the benefits; while those of the upper classes saw the high tax rates and tariffs on Najáliscan goods as an insult by their weak colonial overlords.
* 1139 : Jorge de la Cruz rallies an anti-Oroño force of workers and medios in Guadajálco de la Barranca, taking the sigil of Santa Guadajálco and marching across Oromés to the capital. While this a peaceful protest at first, it began to grow into an insurrectionist force as it picked up supporters.
* 1140: Jorge de la Crúz and his populist rioters are gunned down by Oroño forces near the town of Guadajálco de Tollan (modern Nígente de Vasquez). Inigo Vasquez and Arturo de Ortíz take up the banner of the Populist forces at Guadajálco de la Barranca and declare war against Viceroy Álvaro Zapata Floria and the Oroño forces. The Najáliscan War for Independence begins.

## Najáliscan Era (1156 PR-1301 PR)

### *Revolutionary Period (1156-1198 PR)*

While the nation of Najálisico did not gain independence until 1163, most historians count the first battle in the War for Independence as the start to Najáliscan home rule. As its name suggests, the Revolutionary Period is dominated by the War for Independence which lasted between 1154-1163 PR and was fought between the Golden Imperial forces, lead by General Antonio de Qarbarca and the Armies of Villa and Barranca lead by Hidalgo Ortíz and Luís Vásquez respectively.

### *Anxídita Period (1249-1301 PR)*

1249: End of Najáliscan Revolution. Enrique de Anxida I crowned king, starting Anxida dynasty. Felipe Guerrero elected to Secretary of Congress. Coronista and Republicano parties officially established.

1253-1257: Second Colo-Moravian War betwen ICA and Moravia. Moravia loses, destabilizing the Townsend's cabal and placing the Silent Court (which was laced with Nocturne Order members) into power

1256-1281: The Lucro. Economy booms, civil rights advancement, generally good time. Republicanos reign, Mateo Salazar del San Cristobal is Secratary for most of this time.

1261: Altawa (formerly Northern Sierra Alta) sold by Najálisco to the Nichibotsu Shogunate for 750,000 àguilas.

1263: Harborites gain control of ICA's government. Strong anti-Moravian, pro-personal liberty, anti-other religions, conservative party

1275: Nocturne Order destroys cotton and sugar cane production facilities internationally (Shieldbreakers and Kyphon)

1280: Large Outbreak of Wiindigo Syndrome across the Federation. Linked to famine in the native medio and primero populations.

1283: Nix Party (proped up by the Nocturne Order) only party allowed to have elections in Moravia. President George Stonewall institutes policies to industrialize slavery as well as crack down on previously established "free zones."

1284: Secratary San Cristobal postpones election indefinitely to allow for a bill ending term limits to be passed. Protests begin.

1285: Salazista forces take the city of Ana Maria

1286: Colonial Witchfinders given free reign to hunt across international borders.

1287: Royal Army refuses to assist Congressional Army in putting down Salazista rebels. King Ferdinand asks for Secratary San Cristobal to forfit his job and allow the election to happen.

1288: Republicano party hosts "interim elections" across Najálisco putting San Cristobal's second-hand man, Leonardo Ferrero as Secretary. Ferrero passes the bill on term limits then hands the Secretary chair back to San Cristobal. Coronista leader Juan Vasquez II and King Ferdinand call bullshit. Protests start again. King Ferdinand killed while attending a protest. His second-born, 9 year old, Antonia de Anxida becomes heir (older brother David removed from succession because of love affair with subordinate (specifically a guy, but no one talks about that directly).

1289-1298: Najáliscan Civil War. Fought between Coronistas and Rebulicanos but very messy with each area having a different faction. Utter chaos outside of the capital. Coronistas want more federal regulation. Republicanos believe the Congressional side should be more equal to the royal side. Coronistas win, installing new Federal Cabal and officially appointing Antonia Queen.

1293: ICA starts Prohibition.

1294-1300: Grande Tevran War [Artificer's War]. Fought due to compilacated alliances between Iron Pact and Reposté (basically WWI but with magic mustard gas). Colonies joined with Iron Pact, Moravia joined with Reposté. Iron Pact lost; leaving most of Maev in ruins, and propelling both Moravia and Najálisco into positions of power.

**1301: Present Day.**