The Great Planes

The Great Plains is a province in the south of Chilastra, that features green landscapes, forests, lakes and mountainous regions. It is also the largest of all provinces in Chilastra and home to the capital city of Chilastra; Stormhaven.

The Great Plains is known for having a diverse population, but is also known to be the home of most humans in Chilastra. The region is also called the First Imperial Province, as it was here the new Imperial government of Chilastra was born.

## History

#### Pre-Empire (year 0-282)

Before the Empire arrived to Chilastra, the Great Plains were known to be home to the Vedalken and was often seen as a very fruitful region with plenty of good soil and greenery, allowing the region to host a large population of inhabitants due to its natural resources.

#### Agus Artelianus Prim. (year 282-308)

As the Empire arrived, with Emperor Martyn Artelius I at the helm, the Great Plains was one of the first regions to be occupied. The Empire made sure to kill as many Vedalken as possible and enslave those fit for work to start constructing settlements for the Empire. Emperor Martyn Artelius I quickly knew that this is where he wanted to build the capital city of Stormhaven. He ordered the construction of the city once he had found a strategic area for the city to be located, to continuously help with the invasion of Chilastra.

#### Agus Artelianus Secon. (year 308-372)

As the Empire conquered more and more of Chilastra, the Great Plains became more and more developed. It was the region being developed the fastest and was given much care by the Empire.

Soon, it was home to many trade posts, villages and farmlands. The capital of Stormhaven was getting constructed and many resources were poured into the city.

The Great Plains started attracting most Imperial civilians to live in as it was both beautiful and rich in natural resources.

#### Agus Artelianus Tert. (year 372-400)

Emperor Martyn Artelius the II was growing old and slowly dying, and started transitioning his responsibilities to his heir and son Lucien Artelius, who had different thoughts in mind for Chilastra. With Emperor Lucien Artelius succeeding his father, he wanted to rule and govern better, and thus started introducing systems for all regions, most importantly the Great Plains.

The construction of Stormhaven was finished in year 385 and it quickly became a sprawling city with businesses and civilians flocking to it. The city has a fine port that handles sea trade and is also well guarded.

The Great Plains becomes famous for its safety with many fortresses protecting the region from assaults and raids from bandits and barbarians. This reputation of safety and good economy reaches all around the world, and humans from foreign countries come to create the city state of Twin Peaks.

The province also becomes known for its great infrastructure with roads and paths leading to virtually anywhere, connecting the whole Empire properly.

#### 1E (year 400-500)

During the times of the First Era, the Great Plains continued to grow and attract people from all over the world. Most inhabitants were human, but the province saw an influx of Halflings, Genasi, Aasimar, Changelings and Kalashtar as well. Soon the region also gained a population of Warforged as the Empire, with help from the Dwarves in the north, built an army of Warforged soldiers.

#### 2E (year 500-600)

This is where we are today, and the Great Plains is one of the most popular and safe provinces in all of Chilastra still. It has a very diverse population, but the majority of humans reside in the larger cities around the region.

## Geography & Features

The Great Plains is a very beautiful province with plenty of natural resources. The area is known for its wildlife and great climate.

## Citizens

The people of the Great Plains are very diverse, but humans reside mostly in the larger cities in the region.