History of Glirelle

The following is a summary of the collective recorded history of the Repherian region, its nation states, major historical figures, and events of significant impact.

## Old World Calendar (OWC)

The Old World Calendar is the form of year notations most widely used by historical scholars when referring to events beginning with the earliest events in recorded history and ending with the officially recognized date of Glirellian unification. It is proceeded by the New Glirellian Calendar, with all years noted chronologically in reverse numerical order.

### OWC 300-250

Beginning in roughly OWC 300, Calixian nomadic tribes migrating from the east would arrive in Glirelle, fleeing what is commonly known as the Great Orc Calamity. While little records survive of this period, mythology and remnants of the Calamity still have a profound impact on Caluxi culture. The majority of Caluxi refugees settled in the modern day Kingdom of Calix. By OWC 270, Ladirian tribes (particularly the Kolman and Entravi peoples) began migrating south from Northern Glierlle to settle in the modern day Kingdom of Ladiria.

### OWC 250-100

Between OWC 250 and 110, feudalism became the most common form of social structure throughout modern day Calix and Ladiria, giving rise to numerous duchies and smaller fiefs ruled by "chieftains" (predecessors to the modern dukes). This period also saw the emergence of more organized worship of the patron deity of Calix, the Lady of the Lake. During this time, territorial disputes and conflicts became prevalent as rivals would vie for supremacy and the first concept of a king would develop.

By OWC 149, pledges of fealty by the Foster, Maris, and Niln to the Duke of Calix, Louen Calix, would result in the establishment of the Kingdom of Calix.

### OWC 100-1

By OWC 11, the Kingdom of Glirelle began a campaign to bring surrounding territories under the rule of King Reginald Gervaise. By the end of the Old World Calendar, the Ladirian chiefs had accepted annexation of their territory and the King of Calix relinquished his title under threat of war with the larger kingdom. This period ended with the officially recognized date of Glirellian unification and the establishment of the High Kingdom of Glirelle (or Glirellian Empire).

## New Glirellian Calendar

The New Glirellian Calendar is the form of year notations most widely used by historical scholars when referring to events after the officially recognized date of Glirellian unification. It is preceded by the Old World Calendar, with all years noted chronologically in numerical order.

### NGC 1-20

Most historical scholars attribute tensions between High Kingdom of Glirelle and the Repherian Empire to High King Reginald of Glirelle. In an attempt to expand his influence, conflict between the major powers began in NGC 1. Despite the High Kingdom's exhaustive efforts, the Repherian Empire would push back Glirellian forces at great cost to the Glirelle. The end of the war left much of the region in a state of population decline, economic ruin, and civil unrest leading to a growing animosity with the High King.

### NGC 20-58

Social upheaval reached a climax by NGC 30, leading to efforts by High King Erart to suppress growing support among his vassals for secession. Stringent social reforms, oppressive economic policies, and wide spread persecution of "lesser cultures" were implemented throughout the High Kingdom's controlled territories. This only exacerbated the growing unrest and led to increased emigration of populations within Glirelle.

Over the following decades, many southern and western Ladirians fled their homelands, migrating further north to avoid cultural suppression, as well as to get away from the purges launched against the High Kingdom's designated "undesirables". Though little consistency was evident in the High Kingdom's designation of "undesirable peoples," the most widely victimized population was those of "magical heritage". This resulted in large populations of elves emigrating out of the central territories, with the largest groups moving to the north or across the southern sea.

Starting in NGC 46, numerous Ladirian noble families renounced their fealty to the Duke of Ladiria and the High King of Glirelle, founding several independent, lesser dukedoms. In NGC 47, Duke Gregory of Calix would be deposed after inciting the ire of Glirelle's separatists. An attempt to appease this faction would result in the death of Duke Gregory and the ascension of the knight who challenged him, Guille Dugraal.

### NGC 59-68

Tensions finally reached a climax in NGC 59 as a civil war erupted across Glirelle. Attempting to preserve the High Kingdom's borders, High King Asmodean initiated an invasion into Ladiria and central Glirelle. While ill-equipped to fend off the superior forces of Glirelle alone, the newly crowned Duke of Calix, Sir Guille, took advantage of the disarray and joined the conflict. In NGC 63, the High King of Glirelle was forced to acknowledge Caluxi independence.

Around NGC 63, a series of conflicts emerged between the desperate states of Ladiria. This resulted in a period known as the First Ladirian War of Unification. In NGC 65, the future region of Leaneven was granted to the wealthy merchant Connvey Dietrich by King Tirian of Glirelle.

By NGC 68, the Duchy of Nordheim seceded from Glirelle and later results in the formation of three lesser dukedoms: North Nordheim and South Nordheim, alongside the region's first republican state, the Collective of Leaneven.

### NGC 69-80

In NGC 69, King Kedwin was crowned in Nordheim, peacefully reuniting the North and South regions of the kingdom. The marriage of Manfred von Robinsburg and Erika von Kurzau results in the uniting of the Ladirian Duchies of Kolmandy and Ruvonia, forming the Ladirian Confederation and the Ducal Councils. Arkaly also declared independence from the Kingdom of Glirelle as a republic, with support from Calix.

In NGC 71, the High Kingdom and its claims to vassal territories were dissolved.

Starting in NGC 72, the Ducal Council allotted funding for a federally-run military named the Landwehr, with veteran commanders from the First War of Unification given commissions to lead the fledgling armed forces. Subsequent reforms to Confederation governance lead to the establishment of the Council of Ladiria, the region's first elected body of representatives.

The Second Ladirian War of Unification began in NGC 79 as the Confederation sought to spread its influence and bring all cultural Ladirians under its control.

### NGC 81-Present

The Second Ladirian War of Unification ended in NGC 81, resulting in the capitulation of Archduke Aldus Karlhagen of Entravia and Entravia's annexation into the Ladirian Confederation. Immediately following the war's end, the Ladirian Constitution was ratified by the member duchies. The Council of Ladiria was succeeded by the Volkstag and the Confederation was officially reformed into the Kingdom of Ladiria, with Manfred von Robinsburg being crowned King of the Ladirians.

In NGC 82, Calix and Ladiria declared war against Aldair, citing threats of invasion and the re-emergence of a successor High Kingdom of Glirelle. The Glirellian War against Aldair ended in NGC 86 with Aldair's defeat and its territories being divided into smaller autonomous regions.

Kedwin launched an invasion against Aramore in NGC 87. Taking advantage of the conflict, the Legion of Arkaly took possession of the region, routing Nordheimic forces from the area and annexing Aramore into Arkaly.

In NGC 88, growing tensions between Nordheim and the prominent noble family Whitemane divided the Kingdom of Nordheim once again into northern and eastern territories, the latter declaring itself the Kingdom of Ethodor.

In an attempt to expand and reclaim territory, Nordheim launched an invasion into Leaneven. With assistance from Ladirian forces, Leaneven was able to fully mobilize and mount a successful campaign against the invading force.