Annunor

The **Annunor** Region is one of the cultural regions in Bardonia. It was a meltpot for different nomad cultures who migrated there due to its rainy climate, and currently it is one of the most iconic and important power centers in the nation of Bardonia. It is also one of the most culturally diverse cities of the continent, and the Annunorean people are known for their warm and helping spirit. Because of the humble background of the Annunorean people, the region has always stayed behind in technology and wealth, until recent days.

## Ancient History

The history of Annunor can be traced back to when the wandering druids of Farnau traveled across the Vietheg River, east from present day Yuzhen. They were primitive yet educated people. They had humble roots and a tradition of sharing and helping others. Their lifestyle forced them to abide in nature, so they built their city, Farnau, on the shores of the Annunor River. The founder of Farnau was a druid called Mikael Grynffel. The Farnau Druids built extense commercial routes from the city of Farnau, some reaching to the far kingdom of Arlunor Velande. But everything changed with the Jagdas Exodus. During this time, the Astorians, who were warmongering tribes with weapons of iron and big horses, came to Syltor. These tribes settled in the Bormfel Mountain Range, now known as the Dorasterrock mountain range. The Astorians named their city Dorasterrock, which means "New Aster's Rock".

Led by Sergon Grynffel, the Farnau druids fought the Astorians on the Battle of the Dandeburg. They lost more than three quarters of their army there, and had to retreat. When they arrived home, they found their hometown Farnau being burned by the savage tribe of the Hyrianden, who were passing there in their usual raids. They lost most of their population, and Farnau was left haunted for ever.

Many years later, came the sailing pirates from the Phagosian Sea, with their lust for power and riches. They liked coming to Farnau because there they could leave with no trace. Slowly, this pirates started mixing with the Farnau Druids, and the culture of the druids slowly faded away. Some druids, led by Michael Greenfell decided to return to the wild lifestyle, and left the city to settle in the eastern wilderness, Between the Fluentan Cliffs and the Dorasterrock Mountains. Their leader, Michael Greenell, was a direct descendant of Mikael Grynffel, and he wanted to fix his ancestor´s error of turning to the sedetary lifestyle. The forest in that region was defended by the druids, and some say they still live there.

## First Towns

A pirate lord known as Lhar Kanmen couped the king of Farnau: Kegor Greenfell. He took control of the city, and renamed it as New Farnau. New Farnau was known as a hiding place for criminals of all kinds, and the place slowly became a haunted city. The people there were in a decay state, and the city was somber. Even the kids there feared going out because of the terrible things that happened there.During this time, the nomad pirates also founded the cities of Tompurcia and Steinburg, which became important ports.

Another important migration was the Aethian Tribes, which led by their god Aetho, founded the cities of *Virothen, Riverrine, and Anfang.* In their mythology, the Aethians represent this three towns as the three feathers that fell from their Eagle god Aetho. The Aethians named the river which they followed *Annunor River*. During the time this people developed their small villages, a power was born: Bardonia. Rapidly it would grow to cover the entire Annunor area, and convincing all the cities to join its rule.

The people from New Farnau, also founded the town of Yuzhen, which was a small fishing town, with no relevance compared to Farnau or Steinburg. Their first king was Oda Kuanming.

## Virothen Rules

Before the Bardonian invasion of Annunor, the Aethian cities rose to prominence. Aethians were very brave and organized, compared to the pirate peoples from the Annunor Bay. The pirates quickly became vassals of the Aethians. Steinburg and Tompurcia were vassalized by Virothen during this time. But dispute rose between the three Aethian cities over the ownership of this towns, and they warred each other during a time known as the Aethian Winter. Most of this battles were skirmishes, except for the Anfang Battle. During this battle the king of Virothen, Lord Cyrus the Great, instructed his army to destroy the people from Anfang. The battle was short, and Anfang was annihilated. Cyrus´ most able general, Gutti Gonzalo died there. Virothen rose as the most important city of the region. All cities payed tribute to them. But happiness ended soon, as Bardonia heard of this and sent its massive armies to threaten Lord Cyrus. Virothen was submitted to the greater fish. Bardonia ruled. Annunor was now Bardonia.

It was during this first days of the Bardonian Empire when the whole region was conquered. Centuries passed, and the towns grew in size to become cities. Some became wealthy, while others fell to decay.

During the Third Bardonian Empire, the Medici family rose to power.

## The Medici Rule

The Medici gained control over Bardonia, becoming the overlords of the continent. They were ambitious, and this led them to transform the whole country and to lead it into a Golden Age. They wanted to turn Bardonia into a place they could only envision in their dreams.

First, the Medici built their mansion. They built it on top of the town of Riverrine. The town of Riverrine openly rebelled against bardonia, thus causing the anger of the Medici. And no one escapes the anger of the Medici. The Medici reacted by erasing the whole town. They killed everyone. Their message was clear: "Join Bardonia, or you will perish".

Second, they proceeded to cleanse the spoiled city of New Farnau. They cleansed it by burning it to the ground. The city, whose population had fallen into decay, was rebuilt by the Medici as the city of Novus. The city of Novus became an important center of commerce in the Annunor Bay. All Bardonians came there to buy and sell, or just to have fun in the holidays. The Medici also cleaned the landscape from all the debris of the Aethian Wars. They also built roads and ports everywhere. All of this infrastructure helped restore some of the cities of Annunor. This age was remembered by most as a Golden Age in Annunor. Although annunoreans were stripped of their liberty and of their power, they were given order, beauty, and resources in return. But this golden age didnt last for long...

## The First Bardonian Dark Age

War, debts, and political tensions made the powerful Medici lose grip over the different cities in the empire. Bardonia was sunk into an age of warfare and madness. Chaos ruled over Annunor. Again, the cities from Annunor fought between themselves for power. This state of warfare lasted for hundreds of years, leaving the whole region in poverty and chaos.

## Sixth Empire

During Shanks´rule, Virothen decided to rebel against Bardonia. The current king, Lord Cyrus the Red, wanted Virothen to grow into a big and powerful city. They joined Lundures and created the small nation of Villesia. But Shanks won the Second Westmarch War, and reconquered the city. The city of Virothen then became a frequent place for raids from patriotic Bardonians.

During the Second Westmarch War, the small city of Yuzhen rose to importance. Because of its proximity to Dorasterrock, Lobopolis, and Prata, the city was an ideal location for war production. The city was frequented by Bardonian soldiers, and this gave the city some importance. Some of the soldiers stayed there, and the city started growing.

Trost was founded by dandelist prophets south of Virothen. It became the symbol of beauty during the Sixth Empire. This elite-only city enjoyed the wet yet warm climate of annunor bay.

Virothen and Yuzhen grew until they became the most important cities in Annunor Bay. Viorthen absorbed all other nearby towns, same as Yuzhen. The Annunor Metropolitan Area became the most dense urban area in Bardonia and Syltor. During the peaceful period following Shanks´ victory over Ryzan and the rise of the Horde, Annunor worked on restoring its infrastructure, and the race towards modernization started.

Gurkum, under Lord Enthu´s rule, rebelled against Bardonia, and joined New Dorasterrock to create the Republic of Bardonia. This new nation, annoying at first to the Bardonians, soon became more and more powerful, thanks to Gurkum´s secession from the empire.

## Rise of Eaglemore

During the Parahands invasion of Dorasterrock and the Vinovian-Daelyrian invasion of Bardonia city, Annunor Bay became a migration point for all Bardonians. People seeking refuge from war-torn cities arrived here, boosting up the economy. The roles switched, and the region once despised by Bardonians was now a trendy place to live in. Seeing the need for keeping order, the leaders of Yuzhen and Virothen reunited to create the Eaglemore family. Cyrus the White and his sons Nasayu, Petrus IX , and Bilal Jann were the first members. As Yuzhen and Virothen increased in importance, the Eaglemore Family grew. Nasayu had four sons: Yuang Xuesong ( Cedar Eaglemore ) Yuang Haiyang, Yuang Namato, and Yuang Taben. Nasayu was one of the most influential figures in the region since he negotiated with Bardonia the creation of the Annunor Province. This province included Novus, Virothen, Yuzhen, Medici Manor, and Sylwesterrock. During the United States of Bardonia, the province included the cities of: Gurkum, Trost, Aekad, Virothen, Sylwesterrock, Bardonia City, Novus, Yuzhen, Medici Manor, and Steinburg. It's important to say that the Annunor Province does not have the same limits as the Annunor Region. Still, the cities from the Annunor Province have been influenced by Annunorean culture.

Xuesong became mayor of Yuzhen after Nasayu's death. After his death, the Medici and the Eaglemore agreed on collaborating for making the province the most relevant region in the continent.