Ruoria

## The History of Ruoria

Ruoria is a nation that was born out of a long and complicated history in Versees. The story of Ruoria began long ago, during the Age of Titans, when the land was ruled by powerful god-like beings known as the Titans. Draco, Infernity and Leonne. This era was the transitional period between the death of the Old Joun, and the birth of the New Joun. The Titans were mighty creatures with god-like powers, and they ruled over the world with an iron fist. As the Age of Titans came to an end, the New Joun came to be, and with them, Mystra. And Versees was gifted magic.

During this time, Ruoria was nothing but a barren wasteland, a desolate and lifeless place that was shunned by all who knew of it. But one day, a powerful and mysterious mage named Erevan arrived in Ruoria. Erevan was a powerful sorcerer with incredible magic powers, and he saw the potential in the desolate land of Ruoria. He set to work, using his magic to shape the land and bring life back to the once-barren wasteland.

Over the course of many years, Erevan worked tirelessly to build a kingdom in Ruoria. He constructed great cities, created fertile farmland, and built an army of fierce warriors to defend his new kingdom. And so, the kingdom of Ruoria was born, a powerful and prosperous nation that soon became known throughout the land.

But Ruoria's success did not go unnoticed. The other kingdoms of the world began to take notice of the new nation and its powerful ruler, and they soon became envious of Ruoria's success. They began to plot against Erevan and his kingdom, sending armies to attack Ruoria and try to take its riches for themselves.

But Erevan was not one to back down from a fight. He rallied his army and led them into battle against the invading armies, using his powerful magic to defeat the enemy time and time again. These series of wars would be known as the Ruorian Wars. Ruoria became known as a powerful and fearsome nation, one that was feared and respected by all who knew of it.

Over time, Ruoria continued to prosper and grow, becoming one of the most powerful nations in the world of Versees. The kingdom was ruled by a long line of powerful rulers, it continued as the Erevan Royal Family. They still rule Ruoria to this day, each of whom adding to the kingdom's wealth and power. Unfortunately, in 987, the sitting Emperor, Bline, was assassinated. Some theorized this was done to install his heir, Xylin, into power. Xylin was very open to joining the Krainen Empire, a very unpopular opinion among Ruorians. These series of events are why some consider Ruoria to be a puppet state for the Krainen Empire.

Today, Ruoria is a bustling and prosperous nation, filled with towering cities, fertile farmland, and a powerful army of skilled warriors. Its people are proud and strong, and they are known throughout the world as some of the most fierce fighters in all of Versees. And so, the story of Ruoria continues, a tale of triumph over adversity and the power of magic and strength.

## Important Cities and Settlements

### Desintia

The capital of Ruoria. They say that Erevan himself raised the earth it rests on in an only a moment. The grand city is a site to behold, rivalling Ausittil's capital city of Aithyr.

## Factions and Organizations

### Fighter's Guild

Formed approximately 300 years ago when a band of Nomadic Ruchesvskian warriors offered their services to all peoples, including peasants. Their presence tipped the scales of power everywhere and brought an end to the feudal system many nations had thrived under. The guild now exists in branches in almost every part of Mapiel. The leader of the Ruorian Fighter's guild was Cassidy.

### Thieves’ Guild

Despite having a presence in almost every other nation in Mapiel, their presence in Ruoria is very subdued. Many traditional thieving roles in Ruoria have been made obsolete by more lucrative endeavors such as corruption on shipping docks and fraud.

### Mage’s Guild

The Mage's Guild has a presence in Klonde in Southern Ruoria. Many magic users in Ruoria are Sorcerers, not wizards, making traditional magic schooling and regulation rare.

### League of Assassins

The League of Assassins were destroyed in Ruoria in 987 after they had assassinated Emperor Bline and gravely injured his heir, Xylin. The Fighter's Guild waged war on the League and killed many members of the League. The League scattered and now all that remains are a few disconnected branches operating in Velcan and Plonche.

## Trivia

* This is the first setting to be played inside the New Universe.
* At the end of Part One, there was a power vacuum left by the death of Xylin, which could cause some problems later on...