Lagash

The County of Lagash was a historical realm located in a region that is now part of modern Matrona. Known for its strategic position and military prowess, Lagash played a significant role in the ancient conflicts against the Empire of Nerath. The county's seat of power was Ohns Castle, whose ruins still stand as a testament to its former glory.

## Etymology

The name "Lagash" is believed to have originated from an ancient dialect, meaning "fortified place by the lake." This name reflects the county's geographical position by Lake Tirilana.

## History

### Foundation

Lagash was established around -549 GD as a county within the Empire of Bael Turath. It emerged as a powerful county under the leadership of the House of Lagash, known for its military strength and strategic acumen, and was instrumental in the war against the Empire of Arkhosia.

### Conflicts with Nerath

The most notable period in Lagash's more recent history was its series of conflicts with the Empire of Nerath, which began around 407 GD with the formation of the Nerathi Empire. Lagash fiercely resisted Nerath's expansion, leading to several wars and skirmishes.

### Fall and Decline

The decline of Lagash began in earnest following the First War of Lagashian Independence, marked by the Battle of Mystic Hollow in 594 GD. Despite initial successes, Lagash eventually succumbed to the superior resources and military might of Nerath. The county fell into decline and was eventually absorbed into the growing Nerathi Empire.

## Government

The County of Lagash was governed by a line of rulers from the House of Lagash, who were known for their martial prowess and political savvy. The government was characterized by a feudal system, with power concentrated in the hands of the ruling family and their vassals.

## Line of Succession

The House of Lagash's line of succession was marked by several notable rulers, each contributing to the county's legacy in their own way. However, over time, the bloodline dwindled, with the last known descendant disappearing into obscurity in the modern age.

### Genealogical Family Tree of the House of Lagash (602 GD - 1012 GD)

#### The Early Generations (602 GD - 700 GD)

1. Lord Gaius Lagash I (570 GD - 630 GD)
	* Married to Lady Julia.
	* Children:
		+ Marcus Lagash (590 GD - 650 GD)
		+ Lucius Lagash (592 GD - 660 GD)
2. Marcus Lagash (590 GD - 650 GD)
	* Married to Lady Marcella.
	* Children:
		+ Gaius Lagash II (610 GD - 670 GD)
3. Lucius Lagash (592 GD - 660 GD)
	* Married to Lady Claudia.
	* Children:
		+ Tiberius Lagash (615 GD - 675 GD)
		+ Julia Lagash (617 GD - 680 GD)

#### The Middle Generations (700 GD - 850 GD)

1. Gaius Lagash II (610 GD - 670 GD)
	* Married to Lady Aurelia.
	* Children:
		+ Septimus Lagash (635 GD - 700 GD)
2. Tiberius Lagash (615 GD - 675 GD)
	* Married to Lady Valeria.
	* Children:
		+ Cornelius Lagash (640 GD - 705 GD)
3. Septimus Lagash (635 GD - 700 GD)
	* Married to Lady Livia.
	* Children:
		+ Gaius Lagash III (655 GD - 720 GD)
4. Cornelius Lagash (640 GD - 705 GD)
	* Married to Lady Drusilla.
	* Children:
		+ Marcus Lagash II (665 GD - 730 GD)
5. Gaius Lagash III (655 GD - 720 GD)
	* Married to Lady Antonia.
	* Children:
		+ Lucius Lagash II (680 GD - 745 GD)
6. Marcus Lagash II (665 GD - 730 GD)
	* Married to Lady Fabia.
	* Children:
		+ Tiberius Lagash II (690 GD - 755 GD)

#### The Late Generations (850 GD - 1012 GD)

1. Lucius Lagash II (680 GD - 745 GD)
	* Married to Lady Sabina.
	* Children:
		+ Gaius Lagash IV (705 GD - 770 GD)
2. Tiberius Lagash II (690 GD - 755 GD)
	* Married to Lady Priscilla.
	* Children:
		+ Julia Lagash II (715 GD - 780 GD)
3. Gaius Lagash IV (705 GD - 770 GD)
	* Married to Lady Cornelia.
	* Children:
		+ Marcus Lagash III (730 GD - 795 GD)
4. Julia Lagash II (715 GD - 780 GD)
	* Married to Lord Quintus.
	* Children:
		+ Lucilla Lagash (740 GD - 805 GD)
5. Marcus Lagash III (730 GD - 795 GD)
	* Married to Lady Claudia II.
	* Children:
		+ Gaius Lagash V (755 GD - 820 GD)
6. Lucilla Lagash (740 GD - 805 GD)
	* Married to Lord Marcellus.
	* Children:
		+ Tiberia Lagash (765 GD - 830 GD)
7. Gaius Lagash V (755 GD - 820 GD)
	* Married to Lady Julia III.
	* Children:
		+ Marcus Lagash IV (780 GD - 845 GD)
8. Tiberia Lagash (765 GD - 830 GD)
	* Married to Lord Gnaeus.
	* Children:
		+ Lucius Lagash III (790 GD - 855 GD)
9. Marcus Lagash IV (780 GD - 845 GD)
	* Married to Lady Vibia.
	* Children:
		+ Gaius Lagash VI (805 GD - 870 GD)
10. Lucius Lagash III (790 GD - 855 GD)
	* Married to Lady Servilia.
	* Children:
		+ Julia Lagash III (815 GD - 880 GD)
11. Gaius Lagash VI (805 GD - 870 GD)
	* Married to Lady Aemilia.
	* Children:
		+ Marcus Lagash V (830 GD - 895 GD)
12. Julia Lagash III (815 GD - 880 GD)
	* Married to Lord Decimus.
	* Children:
		+ Lucilla Lagash II (840 GD - 905 GD)
13. Marcus Lagash V (830 GD - 895 GD)
	* Married to Lady Octavia.
	* Children:
		+ Gaius Lagash VII (855 GD - 920 GD)
14. Lucilla Lagash II (840 GD - 905 GD)
	* Married to Lord Publius.
	* Children:
		+ Tiberius Lagash III (865 GD - 930 GD)
15. Gaius Lagash VII (855 GD - 920 GD)
	* Married to Lady Livia II.
	* Children:
		+ Marcus Lagash VI (880 GD - 945 GD)
16. Tiberius Lagash III (865 GD - 930 GD)
	* Married to Lady Mariana.
	* Children:
		+ Julia Lagash IV (890 GD - 955 GD)
17. Marcus Lagash VI (880 GD - 945 GD)
	* Married to Lady Claudia III.
	* Children:
		+ Gaius Lagash VIII (905 GD - 970 GD)
18. Julia Lagash IV (890 GD - 955 GD)
	* Married to Lord Sextus.
	* Children:
		+ Lucilla Lagash III (915 GD - 980 GD)
19. Gaius Lagash VIII (905 GD - 970 GD)
	* Married to Lady Flavia.
	* Children:
		+ Marcus Lagash VII (930 GD - 995 GD)
20. Lucilla Lagash III (915 GD - 980 GD)
	* Married to Lord Aulus.
	* Children:
		+ Tiberia Lagash II (940 GD - 1005 GD)
21. Marcus Lagash VII (930 GD - 995 GD)
	* Married to Lady Julia IV.
	* Children:
		+ Gaius Lagash IX (955 GD - 1012 GD)

## Military

Lagash was renowned for its formidable military, which played a crucial role in its resistance against Nerath. The county's forces were known for their discipline and effectiveness in battle, particularly in defending their homeland.

## Cultural Legacy

The legacy of Lagash lives on in the ruins of Ohns Castle and in the tales of its battles against Nerath. The county's history is a subject of interest for scholars and historians, who study its rise and fall as a key period in the region's ancient history.