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Baylanders

The Baylanders settled the area of the Whitelight Coast between the Haven Gulf and the Sister's Gulf sometime during the end of the first age or the beginning of the second age. The Baylanders were natural explorers, many of who left the protected areas of the Olithian Empire and struck out westward on their own. This exploration would lead to the Baylanders becoming great sailors and their ancestors would go on to colonize the Pale Isles.

The Baylanders worship Orlaus, their god of the seas, oceans, and fish. Part of their worship involves crafting one decorated ship per city each year and sending it off into the Artoric Sea as a sacrifice to Orlaus. The cities of Kuthren and Nordby both continue this practice in the seventh age, despite increased pressure to cease the practice in the Greyhold.
Lutius Aventus

Lutius Aventus would be born in 2 1E in the newly formed capital of Olithia. He would be the first emperor to be born in the city, and would continue the legacy of Emperor of Olithia in 61 1E, when his father died at the age of 81. Lutius, unlike his father, would only reign for six years, and would die in 67 1E, leaving the throne to his granddaughter, Coraline Aventus.

In 24 1E, Lutius would have a son named Tybus Aventus. Unfortunately, Tybus would die in a costal ship wreck shortly before Lutius' own death in 67 1E. Tybus' death caused great pain to Lutius, and it might have aided in Lutius' failing health. Shortly before his own death, Lutius would signal Coraline, Tybus' only child, as his heir.

Although his reign was much shorter than his fathers, he continued to expand the new empire in a similar manner through aggressive expansion into Arlegas to the east. Lutius would take the important city of Ekedus in 64 1E, allowing for further expansion eastwards for his empire. He would also begin to build ships in preparation to take the isles to the west of the Olithian Peninsula in 67 1E, shortly before his death.

Much like his father's reign, Lutius' reign was remembered as a golden age for Olithia.

Born in 2 1E.

Died in 67 1E at the age of 65, being replaced by his granddaughter, Coraline Aventus.
Eldaras

Eldaras was the first human settlement on the peninsula connecting Wesumania and Promania together. The city was first called "Eldaras Apora" or "Brave Port" in Old Olithian, but would be renamed early in the 2nd era after the dissolution of the Olithian Empire. The city was established sometime in the 12th century 1E as an independent city state, but became part of the Olithian Empire out of fear of being attacked by giants in the 14th century 1E.

Eldaras Apora would be the furthest westward territory of Olithia and would technically give them land in Wesumania. The cities existence would, however, come to an end when Olithia had to retreat due to internal strife at the end of the 14th century. After Olithia left, the giants attacked the city and burned it to the ground, taking many humans as slaves, while the rest of the humans would escape into the nearby Eld Forest and form their own unique culture.

When King Arda started his expedition against the giants in 222 2E he would grant the surviving ancestors of Eldaras Apora a charter to a new city simply called Eldaras built on the remains of the ancient city. Arda would also enlist the help of the survivors in surveying the land and helping plot out scouting missions for his continued conquest. These people would later be known simply as the Eld.
Alex Greene

Alex Greene was the son of Reynold Greene and Sine Greene. The Greene family was a larger family making most of their money from farming, but Alex was forced to join The Thirty Year Siege by his father who wanted him to bring greater honor to House Greene. Alex left Norwich in the summer of 458 7E and wasn't able to return until many years later.

In 468 7E, Alex helped Gudram Bywater and Aner Baerain II storm Onara Keep in an attempt to restore Gudram's name and inheritance. Alex received a large plot of land from the king of Numeris to build his house on in 469 7E. The king helped Alex build his villa with some of the funds that Faldon had saved from the Thirty Year Siege.

Alex married Delores Greene in 470 7E and they had their only child, Rodger Greene, that same year.

## Quotes About

'He was taller than most, standing just short enough that he didn’t need to duck when entering most buildings, but just tall enough to always garner the attention of any building he did enter. His arms and hands were marked with dozens of scars, each one telling a story more heroing than the last; even if Alwyn’s father swore half the scars were made from simple mistakes.' -Alwyn Balladar
Non-Canon Monsters

* Aboleth
* Angels
* Brownie
* Banshee
* Basilisk
* Bugbear
* Cambion
* Centaur
* Cerberus
* Chimera
* Cockatrice
* Cyclops
* Demon
* Devil
* Dinosaur
* Dragon
* Fairy
* Fiend
* Gargoyle
* Ghost
* Ghoul
* Giant
* Giant Ant
* Giant Eagle
* Giant Wolf
* Gnoll
* Gnome
* Goblin
* Golem
* Gorgon
* Griffin
* Hag
* Harpy
* Hippocampi
* Hobgoblin
* Hydra
* Imp
* Lamia
* Leprechaun
* Leviathan
* Lich
* Lizardfolk
* Kraken
* Mammoth
* Manticore
* Medusa
* Merfolk

* Ogre
* Pegasus
* Roc
* Satyr
* Siren
* Slime
* Sphinx
* Troll
* Unicorn
* Vampire
* Wendigo
* Werewolf
* Will-o-wisp
* Witch
* Wyvern
* Yeti
* Zombie
Amelia Aventus

Amelia Aventus was born in 167 1E to Severus Aventus III, and would later become the tenth ruler of Olithia, after her father died in 186 1E. Her rule would be yet another in the line of golden age rulers, but her only son, Severus Aventus IV, would be killed in battle in the year 207 1E, leaving her without a viable child heir, and would instead choose her brother, Larius Aventus to become her successor.

Born in 167 1E.

Died in 220 1E, being replaced by her brother, Larius Aventus.
Highwall

Highwall was a large city in the north-eastern section of the Kingdom of Telmara. Highwall was built upon a vast gravesite that was sacred to the orcs, greatly offending the orcs in the process. The city itself was largely removed from the politics of Telmara, with its people's being seen as secretive and standoffish.

## Geography

Located at the south-eastern base of Darhelm Mountains, Highwall was known for having wide, spacious streets and small palisades separating each district within the city. The roads were all well crafted cobblestone, and each district was well mapped out for easy access for traders and travelers. Small patrol forces guarded the entrance of each district and the noble's quarters was largely kept locked down by a large stone wall with watch towers. The entire city was also surrounded by a large stone wall, with the back of the city naturally protected by the mountains. Small hidden paths in the back of the noble's quarters district lead deep into the Darhelm Mountains with many untouched orcish graves and tombs lining the paths up into the mountains.
Frithnor

Frithnor (previously Arnorsu) was a fort that guarded the south of Arlegas from armies coming from the deadlands, before it was later taken by the Glasoni.

## Etymology

* Frithnor means "Against North," from Glasoni **Frith**- (against) + Olithian **Nor**- (north).
* Arnorsu means "Guard North," from Olithian **Ar**- (guard) + **Norsu**- (north).
Corrinth Simon

Corrinth Simon, otherwise known as Corsi, is the ill doctor of Norwich who handles the sick. Corsi is one of the oldest members of Norwich at the age of 80, and many in the town hold his council in high esteem. Corsi participated as a field medic in The Thirty Year Siege where he honed his skills at being a doctor. Upon his return to the town of Norwich, he was placed on the Norwich Council.

## Quotes About

'He looked like a rat. A thick white mustache and sunken greedy brown eyes had always made Alwyn weary of the man as a child. Even now, with fourteen years of age, the man made Alwyn feel uncomfortable. Despite his job, his nails were always yellowed and filled with grime. Alwyn thought himself kind enough to dismiss the yellowed fingernails as part of old age, but he figured the grime was nothing less than failed hygiene.' -Alwyn Balladar

'His static smile that had followed him even into his older ages was now beginning to peel away. The smile was something that Alwyn figured the man would die with, some reluctant piece of him grasping for a youthful past.' -Alwyn Blaydon
Orcs

Orcs were green skinned humanoids that lived in Augoria. Their faces were different shades of blues and greens, with pig-like snouts and tusks. They were often called "sick pigs" by the dwarves, and "ill litters" by the elves. Their own view on their race wasn't much better, with many of them viewing their own existence as a mistake, and the only pride they found in the world was the promise of a new breed of orcs being born which would be beautiful and more long-lived than the elves. They absolutely hated the elves for what they believed their god had done to them, and vowed above all else the destruction of the elves.

## Founding Myths

One of the orcs founding myths said that Sandùil was their mother, and that the orcs were destined to become the greatest race born into Augoria, but Sumèru grew jealous that Sandùil might give birth to a stronger race than his elves. To overcome this, Sumèru cast a great storm and made it snow severely. When Sandùil came to Sumèru's hall requesting a place to outlive the storm, Sumèru refused the pregnant goddess and so she suffered in the snow for months, until eventually she gave birth outside Sumèru's halls to a greatly deformed host called the orcs. Their faces were scared and frostbitten from being in their mother's cold stomach, and they looked upon themselves with great sadness at seeing how ugly they were. Seeing their own deformities, the orcs vowed to destroy all races, including themselves so that their great brood mother could give birth to a second generation of perfect beings.
The Sohill Rebellion

In 469 7E, the province of Sohill rose up in revolt after the local lord reneged on paying the loans he borrowed from local merchants. It's unclear whether or not Lord Ednee Sohill had the money to repay the merchants, but his extravagant funeral for his brother and later even his beloved dog angered the merchant's guild which refused to produce finished products in Sohill until he payed their loans.

Lord Ednee then ordered the arrest of the top merchant's guild officials and the seizure of their wealth, which led to the merchants using the remainder of their money to buy mercenaries within the city to help defend themselves. Many of the mercenaries were Lord Ednee's own guards, and thus the merchants were able to demand the execution of Ednee. After a long night of fighting, Lord Ednee and both his sons were slaughtered while his daughter vanished.

Alex Greene was later sent to put down the rebellion and he would work with the loyal merchants to displace the traitors.
Kingdom of Inar

## Inar

The Kingdom of Inar was created after the fall of the Olithian Empire, becoming one of the most prominent successor state in 66 2E under King Mardo Barthadus. The kingdom was jointly created with a group of centaurs that launched multiple successful raids against the territory and even killed Mardo's father. Mardo put aside his hatred of the centaurs and chose instead to invited them in the creation of a new kingdom. The negotiations included allowing the centaurs to become the head of the military while the humans would head the political system.

The establishment of new settlements had to get approval from both the centaur representative and the king. New towns also had to be created with wide streets and tall doorways as to allow centaurs to live in urban areas. A representative body was established to make sure the horses in the kingdom were being taken care of, and the state had the power to seize any animals that were being mistreated. Many centaurs from the northern areas of Promania had to flee south to Inar, where they were welcomed with open arms.

## History

### First Era

Although nominally conquered by the Olithian Empire, the territory remained disputed with the nearby giants and dragons. Conflict with both groups kept settlements in this area limited. Centaur raids and giant spider attacks remained an issue that few Olithian Emperors even attempted to solve. When the empire did collapse, there wasn't much of a power base in the region to seize control, leading to the ascension of the Barthadus Family.

### Second Era

The Establishment of the Kingdom of Inar in the second era allowed for a flourishment of trade and prosperity for the region. Giants and dragons remained an issue, but otherwise the area would remain peaceful.
Onara

Onara was a large city inside of Telmara that was ran by House Sofire, who were under the direction of House Bywater. Onara was established as a defensive keep, with the city developing around the keep over time. The city was kept militarily strong with large, dwarf-crafted walls and mages from the mage's guild helping to keep the city safe from outside threats. Goblins from Orlight Forest continued to be a problem, even into the 7th Era for the city, and a thriving fighter's guild grew in the city to hopefully one day vanquish the goblin threat. Many dwarves live within the city in their own district. The city is broken down by an inner wall and an outer wall, which extensively defines the lower class with the upper classes.

### Thirty Years Siege

While the Thirty Years Siege caused a drastic strain on the male population in the entire kingdom, Onara was hit particularly badly as Onara lacked the manpower to protect their own walls, and even lost control of the outer walls to a horde of goblins and ratkin some ten years into the war. Devastated by the attack, many men from Onara upon hearing what happened to their city left the war, even under threat of charges of desertion and came home to defend their own city.
Cyna Pridewin

Married to Lambar Pridewin and the mother of Michael Pridewin.

## Quotes About

"Cyna was a prudent woman who thought the same of sitting still as to be committing a crime. Her hair was always pulled back into a chestnut colored bun behind her head, and her eyes were not the mix of blue and brown like that of most Pridewins, instead being the color of brown." -Michael Pridewin
Old Olithian

## Old Olithian Tongue

Believed to be the language of the Olithian Empire in the first era, many scholars have tried hard to learn as much of the language as they can. The language was said to have more power than the later languages, because it was the original language taught to man by the gods that were believed to walk Olmania.

Even non-believers of the elder pantheon acknowledge the power of the language. It is unknown when the language died, but many have pointed the last dates of the language being used as after the death of the final Olithian King in the late first era.

## Language Attributes

* No "k, g, x, z" sound
* No 'g' being the hard g sound like in goose and green, instead of in sight or flight
* "A" at the end of words used to signify singular, "I" used to signify plural
* English 'Th' sometimes becomes 'su'
* English 'St' sometimes becomes 'su'

## Alphabet

A, B, C, D, E, F, G\*, H, I, J, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, Y

\*No 'g' being the hard g sound like in goose and green, instead of in sight or flight

## Known Words

* Brave (Eldaras, "Tall Mind")
* East (Esu)
* Giant (Eldaqwena) -> (Eldena)
* Giant Lands (Eldemania)
* Giants (Eldaqweni) -> (Eldeni)
* Guard (Ar)
* Laughing Root (Lavrune)
* Land (Mania)
* Man (Qwena)
* Men (Qweni)
* Mind (Toras)
* Mystery/Mysterious (Myros/Myrosi)
* Mysterious Land (Myrosania)
* New Land/Second Land (Promania)
* North (Norsu)
* North Land (Normania)
* Of (En, ee/n)
* Old/Home (Olm)
* Old Land/Home Land (Olmania)
* Port (Apora)
* Snow (Noru, "North Tear")
* South (Sosu)
* Tall (Eldar)
* Tear (Daru)
* The (De)
* The Men of Snow (De Qwena en Noru)
* West (Wesu)
* West Land (Wesumania)
Vampire

Vampires were undead creatures who lived in Augoria. Vampires were seen as a powerful and deadly threat, especially due to their ability to spread vampirism to others. In death, Vampires grew pale and often had blood red eyes, but otherwise looked similar as when they were alive. Becoming a vampire came with many benefits and weaknesses. A vampire became undead, so they could no longer die of old age, their magical capacity grew much larger, they gained heightened senses and were unable to drown. But becoming a vampire also meant that one would lose the ability to travel to different worlds, a deathly weakness to holy items and sunlight, unable to communicate to any gods, and the inability to accesses the dream world.
Bluehills

The town of Bluehills was once ruled over by dwarves, but was later taken over by the Kingdom of Vildara. Despite the new management, many dwarves still call the town their home. The town is famous for their special cows that produce blue milk called Lapis Cows. The lapis cows are a treasured part of Bluehills culture, and are only found in the farms around the town. The Vildaran Adventure's Guild has been contracted on several occasions to kill off or return lapis cows that are smuggled outside the domain of Bluehills.

The town's economy relies largely on the export of Blue Milk, which is a byproduct of the lapis cows. They also export grains and meats, while having to import fertilizer and finished goods.
Aventus Dynasty

The Aventus Dynasty was the ruling family of the Olithian Empire between the founding of the Empire to sometime in the 5th century of the 1E. They were the longest ruling family in the empire's history.

## Ruling Family Members:

* Marcus Aventus (1-61 1E)
* Lutius Aventus (61-67 1E)
* Coraline Aventus (67-128 1E)
* Marcus Aventus II (128-131 1E)
* Severus Aventus (131-135 1E)
* Arcane Aventus (135-141 1E)
* Severus Aventus II (141-154 1E)
* Pyrus Aventus (154-173 1E)
* Severus Aventus III (173-186 1E)
* Amelia Aventus (186-220 1E)
* Larius Aventus (220 1E)
* Ciren Aventus (220- 1E)
Garrett Starhold

Garrett Starhold was the eldest child of Roland Starhold and Ellane Starhold. Garrett left Norwich in 468 7E to earn prestige for his family. After learning of the danger the realm was in, Garrett took it upon himself to try to do everything in his power to save it. In his campaign to save Telmara, he had to kill few nobles that caught the eye of the King of Numeris and Garrett was placed on trial and convicted upon his return to Norwich. Garrett left Norwich in 485 7E vowing revenge on those who had wronged him.

The Thirty Year Siege had ended the year before Garrett headed out to help the Kingdom of Telmara, but there was still a lot to do in the kingdom. The year Garrett headed out, he was assigned under the command of Alex Greene to help quell rebellions in the area around Corwell.

In 470 7E Garrett took part in putting down the Corwell Rebellion. Garrett proved himself as a competent soldier and was promoted to a commander the same year.
Norwich

Template:Infobox locationNorwich is a small town with it's main source of income being from trade with it's sister town Bellspring to it's south. Much of the needed food is grown inside of Norwich by House Greene, House Starhold and numerous other farms. Fishing in Norwich's lake is also quite popular with fish being collected in small quantities. A thick forest protects the north of the town, while the river protects most of the western side of town. A large stone wall is set up facing the south, however the town has grown larger since the wall was erected, leaving the town mostly defenseless. Norwich was founded in the year 376 7E. House Morrin has been the largest supplier of weapons that Norwich has used.

Norwich is a town under the rule of the lord who lives in Rennis.

Norwich is under the control of the Norwich Council.

## Houses

* House Morrin
* House Greene
* House Balladar
* House Pridewin
* House Starhold
House Rennis

House Rennis is an old and powerful house in Telmara and ruled over the city of Rennis for a long time. In the Telmarian Civil War they chose to side with House Longrivers, and were replaced by House Spring after the war. House Spring allowed House Rennis to continue to work within Rennis, and the house has even swayed House Spring in agreeing with them about the instability that House Baerain has brought to the realm.
Crows

The Crows are a group of spies that work on the behalf of the Greyhold nobility. Their extensive knowledge of subterfuge and magic makes them highly feared in the lands of Greyhold and beyond. Their base of operations is said to be in the north Garduain Forest in the Grey Keep. They've been known to accept members of a verity of races, and seek to secure knowledge within the region for themselves. The Greyhold has faced no serious internal threats since the guild was established reportedly soon after House Rook took over the region.

Their motives and operations remain largely unknown, and membership is kept completely secret from the public. It is popular belief, however, that their interests do not always align with the interests of House Rook, leaving room for conflict between these two factions. The Crows also seem uninterested in operating in other countries, much to the relief of Castfall and Telmara.
Alluventia

Alluventia, or Aesir is known to be the first being to ever exist. Its existence has never been proved, nor had any being ever see it before it created both space and time. Alluventia was not necessarily a 'god' as it had no consistent will of it's own that is known. It instead was internally conflicted between chaos and order, keeping Alluventia somewhat balanced until an unknown event happened which caused Alluventuia to shape space and time.

The two gods that Alluventia 'birthed' from its creation of time and space were the forces of order and chaos, thus setting into a conflict that would forever shape Athess forever after. The space and time that Alluventia created stretched infinitely outward, but even still, outside of this infinity was a nothingness that continued to stretch outwardly in its own infinity. (More on this later.)

Once Alluventia had split both the chaos and order from itself, it is believed to cease to exist in any notion other than the energy of time and space. Without either order or chaos within Alluventia, there was no internal will that kept it going. In Alluventia's stead, the two forces of chaos and order began to absorb as much of Alluventia's 'form' as possible. This 'form' of Alluventia was pure energy that stretched infinity outwards into the void. This grasp for Alluventia's power was equally taken up by both order and chaos, both of them getting the same amount of the energy of Alluventia.

The energy outside of order and chaos is infinite, but it also remains outside of the infinite lands that chaos and order have both claimed. It's confusing, but basically it's one infinity plus a second infinity on top of that. It's not something that anyone can actually comprehend, but for the sake of simplicity, nothing will ever escape outside of the bounds of order and chaos as the space and time they control stretches outwardly indefinitely. Although if one were to somehow get outside of chaos and order, they would simply be in a place without time or space.

The two forces of chaos and order shape into beings with primitive wills called Alivor-ni as chaos and Ronsul-ki as order.
Rickstan Bywater

Born in 469 7E, Rickstan Bywater was born in the aftermath of the Thirty Year Siege that had greatly damaged the kingdom's of Telmara and Fellmar. Richstan was sent to the capital of Telmara at a young age to be trained as a knight by his father, Gudram Bywater. At the age of 7 in 476 7E, Rickstan would meet the legendary warrior knight Aner Baerain II and soon become his page. By 485 7E, Rickstan would complete his page training and become a squire to the aging knight.

Known as a determined young man, Rickstan quickly became a close friend to Cadel Baerain despite their age difference. Rickstan took to training Cadel Baerain in hopes that he too might one day become a legendary knight beginning in 485 7E shortly after he became a squire.
Arda Hyrones

Arda Hyrones would lead the first real invasion of Wesumania and drive back the giants from their domination of the land bridge along Shona's Coast. Arda would use life extending magics to allow him to age much slower, and keep him alive. His famous invasion of Wesumania came in 222 2E, when Arda was 88 years old. By this time Arda had many children and grandchildren who would join his fleet and his conquest of Wesumania.

Arda was born the son of Felix Hyrones and Aurelia Barthadus in 134 2E. Arda had spent the earlier portion of his life clearing both giants and other start-up kingdoms in the lands south of the Pale Isles. His first son, Tullan, died in the formation of Arda's kingdom. But by 222 2E Arda had gathered enough strength to finally do what not even the Olithian Empire had the power to do and push westwards into giant territory, first landing at the site that would later become Ardabay on the western end of the first island as to surprise the giants. Arda then pushed eastwards and liberated the rest of the island, even speaking to the Elds in the Eld Forest and granting them the rights to recreate the city of Eldaras.

Arda then continued to push the giants back, island after island until he nearly pushed the giants back to their final holdouts around Bane's Bay. Arda challenged the leader of the giants to a duel, believing himself untouchable by his goddess, Shona. Arda was, however, slain at the Battle of Ardafall, and many of his men were chased down and slaughtered in the confusion after the duel.

Arda's lineage would quickly begin to fight over the right to Arda's kingdom, and it would soon fracture into small waring counties and kingdoms. One group of knights loyal to Arda grew disgusted with the infighting, and took a numerable group of humans to continue to follow Shona's Star which led them far north to a location which would later become the Dutchy of Autumn. The travel, however, was only made possible by the helpful advice and resources from the southern Catfolk and the Halflings of the Applehill Confederacy.
Lapis Cows

Despite their name, lapis cows are almost indistinguishable in appearance from regular cows except for their utters being tipped with blue along with their dark blue tails. The term lapis cows comes from the material of lapis lazuli, which was used by dwarven mages to create the first lapis cows magically. They produce blue milk, which is said to be slightly more tart than regular milk, along with a hint of blueberries. The milk is extremely valued as a cooking material and is sold all throughout Vildara and beyond.

The lapis cows can reproduce with regular cows, however their genes seem to be recessive and disappear interspaced with other cow species given enough time. The cows are a guarded treasure of the town of Bluehills, and many who attempt to steal the cows are hunted down by the Vildaran Adventures Guild themselves.
Green Dragons

The most common of the dragons, the green dragons hunt in small packs and only grow to about eight feet tall and twenty-five feet from head to tail. They have wings that they use to glide but are unable to fly due to their own bulky nature.

They hate other species of dragons and often find themselves hunted down by red dragons, which hate green dragons with a burning passion. Dwarves also find the green dragon a nuisance, but don't usually hunt them for much other than training for taking down larger dragons such as red dragons.

## Diet

The green dragons often eat any creatures that they can catch in the wild. Humans, elves, and dwarves are all hunted by the green dragons for food, but they also are known to eat any mammals or fish they can catch.

## Breeding

Green dragons are for the most part pack like creatures that live in small hunting families. The older green dragons get, the more likely it is that the dragons live alone. They form their hunting packs within the first century of their lives, and continue to hunt with that pack until they are the last ones left alive. After
Severus Aventus

Severus Aventus was born in 81 1E, and was heir apparent after his grandmother, Coraline Aventus, died in 128 1E. He would later become the fifth emperor of Olithia. Unfortunately for Severus, he would be drawn into a long campaign against his own brother, beginning in 131 1E, when his father, Marcus Aventus II, would be assassinated by Syven Aventus. The following conflict would end in 134 1E, when Severus Aventus would slay his brother on the battlefield in the Battle of Arkin Fields. Severus himself would sustain serious injuries himself during the battle, and would spend the remaining year of his life bedridden, until his death in 135 1E.

On his deathbed, Severus was said to have proclaimed his cousin, Syven Aventus' son, Arcane Aventus, as his heir. This was only reported by his closest advisors, who may have lied about this claim to place a younger and more malleable heir onto the throne, instead of his own son, Severus Aventus II. Regardless of the truth, this proclamation would lead to Severus Aventus II and Arcane Aventus to engage in war like their father's before them.

Born in 81 1E.

Died in 135 1E, being replaced by Arcane Aventus as his heir, but would soon be challenged by Severus' son Severus Aventus II the very same year, continuing the years of civil war within Olithia.
Marcus Aventus II

Marcus Aventus II was the fourth Emperor of Olithia. He was born in 62 1E to Empress Coraline Aventus and became Emperor in 128 1E at the age of 66. He would rule the realm for three years, until 131 1E when he was assassinated by his second son in a bid to win the throne for himself. The death of Marcus Aventus II would mark the end of the first golden age of Olithia, and begin decades of fratricide and factionalism within the Olithian Empire.

Marcus Aventus II's short reign was largely focused on sending colonists to settle the city of Wyrmouth, which would be relentlessly attacked by Alvaric Kythar and the Idani people. Marcus would also send many diplomats to Silverwood, in hopes to form closer relations with the elves. In a largely unheard of show of gratitude, the elves of Silverwood Forest sent a small retinue of highly skilled archers to help protect Wyrmouth from Alvaric Kythar in 130 1E.

In 131 1E, a paid assassin under the orders of Syven Aventus, Marcus' second son, killed Marcus in an attempt to overthrow the ruling council and replace his brother as the heir to the throne.

Born in 62 1E.

Died in 131 1E at the age of 66, being replaced by a civil war between two of his sons, Severus Aventus and Syven Aventus.
Levdonia

Levdonia was the ancient city where the Idani people originally settled shortly after the end of the Dawn Age, after the elves had sacked their original home somewhere on Aros. Levdonia served as a refuge of all who needed respite from persecution, especially from the elves. Levdonia became a center of learning and shared friendship with the dwarves, who built the walls that surrounded the city. Unfortunately, when an Idani representative refused to meet with the emperor of Olithia, the fallout between Olithia and the Idani would eventually lead to the Sacking of Levdonia in 224 1E.
House Redclaw

House Redclaw has been House Baerain's most loyal subjects since after the Baerain Rebellion ended in 390 7E. House Redclaw live in West Moor and are the lords of the Ecaree Mountains. They joined forces with House Baerain in 388 in the Telmara Lord Rebellion to overthrow House Longrivers after House Longrivers killed Sadon Redclaw for requesting extra grain for a food shortage in West Moor. The current head of House Redclaw is Andar Redclaw.
Pyrus Aventus

Pyrus Aventus was born in 125 1E to Severus Aventus II, and would later become the eighth emperor of Olithia in 154 1E, after his father's death. Taking the throne at the age of 29 years old, Pyrus was old enough to govern effectively as emperor. He paid off his father's debts and ruled the realm as what many would remember as a just and well liked emperor. He considerably expanded the empire's holdings for the first time since Pyrus' great grandmother, Coraline Aventus ruled the realm. He would also begin the second golden age of Olithia.

Pyrus' territorial expansions came from the large push east and west he attained for his Empire simultaneously. Where Lutius Aventus had once broken through the tight-hold of the Rocky Highlands when he took the city Ekedus in 64 1E, Pyrus attained land all the way to the Yuri River to the south, and the Samania River to the north.

In Promania, Pyrus built harbors and created large ships able to hunt down and destroy any pirate activity in Narrow Sea. He expanded the costal holdings of his empire in Promania, and encouraged many colonists to begin settling in the Delmare region.

Pyrus' territorial gains were so large that he was able to implement the grain dole in Olithia in 164 1E, giving away free grain to upwards of 250,000 citizens within Olithia. In 165 1E, Pyrus also implemented the ability for any race to acquire citizenship within the Empire. This did not grant citizenship to anyone, but laid the foundation of citizenship for other races in the future, and also gave Pyrus the ability to reward many of his elven and dwarfish friends citizenship within the empire.

In 173 1E, Pyrus would abdicate the throne due to failing health, being the first emperor to willingly stepdown. He would live for another 7 years continuing to assist his son until 180 1E, when he would die at the age of 55.

Born in 125 1E.

Abdicated in 173 1E, being replaced by his son, Severus Aventus III.
Rinnen

## Rinnen (Germanic- To flow, run)

Rinnen was established in the last years of the 5th era on the Rinnen River. It was firstly a fort to ward off invading forces from the east, but would develop into a full city in the following centuries.

Erric Lisnojan was the commander who was sent to the Rinnen River to establish a presence in the area. After he successfully defended the area from an opposing force, he was named the lord of Fort Rinnen. His decedents would continue to rule the area under House Lisnojan.
Titans

The origin of the titans was largely lost in Augoria, with their origins being greatly debated between different groups. The dwarves believed them to be children of Orryn himself, and many dwarves worshipped the titans as gods themselves. Many elves believed that the titans were actually created by Dolgroth, and feared them as his agents. Many humans believed a synthesis of the two stories, believing that Orryn and Dolgroth made love together, and the Titans were born.

There was an account, however, of a titan who said that all titans were gods, but they were bound in a physical form when they failed to flee the creation of Augoria. The titan claimed that they took physical forms to avoid losing any more of their power, but elven (and even dwarven) sources refute these claims, stating that titans came *after* the fall of Aros.

Either way, the titans made war with the elves and dwarves long ago, and all of the titan was bound in stone and then moved to the Forbidden Lands of Xultran. Many of the stone statues of the titans were still said to be in Xultran, but one the bound titans was moved to Olithia to show the dominance the Olithian Empire had over all the land.
Aner Baerain II

Aner Baerain II or Aner of the Cold Hammer was born in 427 7E and was the son of Niobee Baerain II.

Aner took part in The Thirty Year Siege by leading a large detachment of six hundred men. He got the title of Cold Hammer from using a large, blue war hammer that was enchanted by a spell caster during the war.

Aner would become a close ally to House Bywater, bringing the two houses to a friendly disposition and removing the animosity that had endured between the two houses for nearly a century. Aner became the mentor to both Gudram Bywater in 455 7E and his son, Rickstan Bywater in 476 7E.
The Kingdom of Ethatosia

The Kingdom of Ethatosia, and later the Tributary Kingdom of Ethatosia was a kingdom in the west of Promania. The kingdom was founded by outlaws and tax evaders whom sought a safe place to call their own home. The city of Etaros grew slowly after the Olithian Empire's arrival in the area in the mid 5th century 1E. And by 698 1E, after numerous minor skirmishes with Olithia, the then mayor of Etaros proclaimed himself the king of Ethatosia, and over "all those seeking shelter from the Olithian Throne." The retaliation from Olithia was none existent, and many within the empire grew angry with the Emperor's failure to address the 'rebel kingdom'.

## History

### First Era

During the first era, the Kingdom of Ethatosia worked as a barrier between Olithia and their hated Idani rivals to the north. Ethatosia worked to bring in people fleeing from Olithia, while at the same time providing a stable hub in the Ethatosia region for trading.

### Second Era

With the fall of the Olithian Empire, Ethatosia was thrown into its own crisis for many years. It had relied largely upon trade to keep it's economy alive, and without Olithia it failed to provide for its people. The city of Henna during this time was attacked by pirates also, leading to large dissatisfaction with the government.

### Third Era

The rise of the Greyhold was a problem for the Ethatosian rulers, who often times feuded with their Greyhold counterparts, sometimes leading to full scale wars. By the year 826 3E, Ethatosia submitted itself to the Greyhold, becoming the Tributary Kingdom of Ethatosia and having to pay large amounts of money to the Greyhold.

### Fourth Era

After granting the Amberguard land in the north in 1,300 4E after the Amberguard defended Henna from a pirate attack, the kingdom regained it's independence from the Greyhold with help from the Amberguard and a few volunteers from the Baylanders and Idani people. There independence would continue until 1530 4E when the city of Henna was destroyed and Ethatosia was officially annexed to the Greyhold.

## Notable Towns, Cities & Villages

* Etaros
* Henna
Drason

The Drason culture claims strong roots in the idea of isolationism, with the culture developing over a central abandonment from the Olithian Empire thousands of years previously. This deep-seeded isolationism would stunt their progress in uniting the Greyhold for thousands of years. Its believed that this unwillingness to expand allowed for a secondary culture to develop in the north of their domain sometime during the third era called the Wyson. Unlike their Drason counterpart, the Wysons would take the mantle of the Greyhold and develop it into a true kingdom. By the seventh era, the Drason culture can largely only be found in the ancient city of Drasis.
Sumèru

The God of the elves, the Keeper of the Ocean, the head of the Ro-ni, Sumèru goes by many names, and his influence can be felt all across Augoria. Sumèru is believed to be the first god to enter the mortal planes and took it upon himself to shape all of Augoria. He would later invite Cerelmo, Orryn, and Dolgroth to help him shape the world.

Sumèru would be responsible for making one of the four stars in the Four Lights along with Cerelmo, Orryn, and Dolgroth. These four stars are said to be the very first stars in Augoria.

Sumèru would create the first elves called the Ëlvar in isolation with Cerelmo. After the creation of the first elves, Sumèru would fall in love with his creations and even renounce his love of the ocean for the love of his creations.
House Baerain

House Baerain was made up of minor lords until they took the throne of the Kingdom of Telmara in 390 7E from House Longrivers. In 485 7E the House was lead currently by King Faldon III who inherited the throne after his father passed during The Thirty Year Siege. Before Simmon Baerain, Richard Baerain was the heir to the throne.

## House Members

* Aner Baerain
* Aner Baerain II
* Borrus Baerain
* Cadel Baerain
* Dailus Baerain

* Faldon Baerain

* Faldon Baerain II
* Faldon Baerain III
* Haile Baerain
* Haile Baerain II
* Niobee Baerain
* Niobee Baerain II
* Niobee Baerain III
* Odila Baerain
* Quenel Baerain
* Radulfus Baerain
* Radulfus Baerain II
* Radulfus Baerain III
* Simmon Baerain
* Sophie Baerain
* Zelpha Baerain
Tazmain

The warlord Tazmain helped bring an end to the Olithian Empire and founded the Kingdom of Humarius soon after.

### Early Life

Little was known of Tazmain's early life. He grew up as a simple farmer and witnessed his parents executed by the state at an early stage. Their execution was because they participated in a local magistrate election, despite them being legally allowed to vote. The unjust death of his parents would lead Tazmain to join a gang of outlaws in his early years and slowly rise through the ranks as he aged.

### March on Olithia

Eventually, Tazmain was able to become the leader of his group of outlaws and began to pressure local towns to join him in exchange for protection. He proved himself to be a capable battle strategist, and would eventually join the rebel armies marching on the capital to demand for the ability to succeed from the Olithian Empire in March of 1934 1E. During the last few months of the 1E, many of Tazmain's allies left Olithia and formed their own smaller pockets of kingdoms across the empire.

### Second March on Olithia

In 1 2E, Tazmain saw his opportunity to get rid of the unpopular emperor and form his own kingdom. Instead of taking the throne and continuing the Olithian Empire, Tazmain instead abolished the remains of the empire and instead focused on creating his own, smaller kingdom centered around Olithia called the Kingdom of Humarius.

### King and Later Life

Unlike his success at being a warlord, Tazmain would not see his new realm prosper as a king. Tazmain was adamant on the expulsion of almost all non-human species and his cruel persecution of his enemies made him greatly unpopular. Tazmain also made territorial claim on land that had succeeded from the Olithian Empire before Tazmain took over, and thus was often at war with his neighbors too.

In 3 2E, the second wave of the Marathus Plague hit Humarius and plunged the kingdom into chaos. Tazmain would become gravely ill during this time, and would never fully recover from the sickness.
Nilus Gailren

Nilus was the first leader of the Sea Elves, and was father to four children. He founded the city of Levita, and paved a path forward for his ancestors to follow.

His four children would embark on quests to map out the corners of the world with varying levels of success. They were: Malor Gailren, Arlanna Gailren, Kalas Gailren, and Sidal Gailren.
Wynar

Wynar is the capital of the Greyhold.

Wynar came under the control of Ragorith Rook (and subsequently House Rook) in 746 6E when he led a small group of aristocrats against the ruling lord.

House Spring has a close relationship to the Wynar crown and Borrus Spring has become an important court official for the Greyhold.

Current population of 36,000
The Paths of Spirits

## The Path of Spirits

The Path of Spirits, (or Remi) is a large religion practiced largely in Telmara. The belief of Remi has many connecting parts.

The Path of Spirits is about honoring ones family and history by striving to be good and honorable.

The "one who walked alone" is said to be the first spirit who breathed life into the world.

## Purity

Ones purity is said to leave one over time, like getting dirt on ones self, and must be removed from the person by rituals at special spiritual sites to become clean again. Almost every place in Telmara has a special ritual site that can cleanse one of impurities.

These impurities only have to be cleansed once per year, but it is believed that the more time you spend at these sites, the closer connection one can have to the spirit world.

## Spiritual Sites

On the most basic of levels, any water source could be seen as a spiritual place. It is said that water is both the seed of life and the resting place of the dead.

Shrines to the gods and spirits are placed around many lakes and rivers inside of Telmara. The most famous of these holy sites is the Numerian Shrine that was one of the oldest shrines in all of Telmara.

If one wears white robes to one of these sites, its a sign of peace and silence and it is seen as bad luck to disturb someone who is meditating while wearing the robes.
Wood Elves

Lost to their grief of losing Aros, the Wood Elves would begin their journey in Olmania by wandering the land in search for Aros. Their love of the forest came after wandering the woods and becoming convinced that the trees were the same as the ones in Aros. They would later devote themselves to the proper treatment of forests, while building homes within the forests. Many, however, would become nomadic traders, traveling great distances to sell wares.
Sea Elves

The sea elves were a proud and excitable people, always on the move and looking for a taste of adventure. They wore silky blonde and silver hair and their skin was pale.

## History

They arrived in Olmania along with the other elves, but unlike their brethren who forwent their ships for land, the sea elves instead continued to search for Aros, first exploring the Bay of Arvayna and then moving further out.

Under their leader, an elf named Nilus Gailren, the sea elves took it upon themselves to settle the island of Levita as their main harbor. From their main harbor in Levita, many elves became master shipwrights, and offered their ships to other elves for their own uses.

Nilus Gailren would have four children, and he would assign each of them a mission to travel to what Nilus believed would be the four corners of Athess. He assigned his eldest son, Malor Gailren, to head east and bring back knowledge of the "corners of the east." He assigned his daughter, Arlanna Gailren, to travel north and bring back knowledge of the "corners of the north." He assigned his second son, Kalas Gailren, to travel to the south and bring back knowledge of the "corners of the south." And lastly, he assigned his youngest son, Sidal Gailren, to travel to the west and bring back knowledge of the "corners of the west."
Glasoni

The Glasoni peoples of northern Olmania were known to have been staunch enemies of the Olithian peoples since the beginning of the 1E, probably meaning that they had been living in the north for many years before then. The name Glasoni means "green men" or "green people" in the Glasoni language, probably due to their close connection to the orcs of the region, to which they formed close relations with and even intermarried. The Olmanian people often referred to these people as the green men- although this is not in reference to their color.
Sohill

Sohill is a large city that is ruled over by House Norcomb. After the Thirty Year Siege, the city rebelled against the king and Logarn Balladar helped put down the revolts.

## The Sohill Rebellion

In 469 7E, the province of Sohill rose up in revolt after the local lord reneged on paying the loans he borrowed from local merchants. It's unclear whether or not Lord Ednee Sohill had the money to repay the merchants, but his extravagant funeral for his brother and later even his beloved dog angered the merchant's guild which refused to produce finished products in Sohill until he payed their loans.

Lord Ednee then ordered the arrest of the top merchant's guild officials and the seizure of their wealth, which led to the merchants using the remainder of their money to buy mercenaries within the city to help defend themselves. Many of the mercenaries were Lord Ednee's own guards, and thus the merchants were able to demand the execution of Ednee. After a long night of fighting, Lord Ednee and both his sons were slaughtered while his daughter vanished.

Alex Greene was later sent to put down the rebellion and he would work with the loyal merchants to displace the traitors.
Sakanamer

The Sakanamer are strange half-man, half-fish species that used to rule the Enderi Ocean in great, uncontested castles beneath the waves, but an unknown event caused their civilization to collapse long ago, leaving the Sakanamer to dwell in small groups in the Enderi Ocean still. It is unknown how many are left under the waves, but it is known that they are a shy species that prefer solidarity.