Kingdom of Oasis

**Kingdom of Oasis** also known as the **Oasis Republic** or **Oasis of the Fertile Valley** is an extinct kingdom within the continent of Aurelia, dating back to the time in which Prentiss, one of the Four True Enlightened, travelled with her pilgrimage to the southside of Misbah. Its "founder" was Jeremy Gardener, who wore a crown of vines and flowers and was said to have made the land bloom. Many of the villages of the Valley, trace their descent to both Prentiss and Jeremy.

## History

### The Lost War and War of the Dark Ages

The Kingdom of Oasis was founded by one of the Four True Enlightened, Prentiss Hyborne. She lead half of the citizens from the Lost War, and travelled across the lush plains of Misbah to a large valley where she created the town of Oasis. As the War of the Dark Ages began, she gave her title of Ruler of Oasis to her loyal adversary, Jeremy Gardener.

News came to them that Prentiss was slain in battle along with the other True Enlightened. Believing all was lost, Jeremy gathered the citizens and told them to hide in their homes. The soldiers would fight tooth and nail for their land. The War took a toll on the morale throughout the cities and villages in the Valley. People believed the War will destroy the paradise they have create

Several decades pass, Jeremy Gardener has passed away and his son Jarod Gardener I has taken the throne to help bring back the peace his father and Prentiss before him have kept. He gave jobs to builders and created Jarod's Wall at Theason Swamp and held fortifications from any oncoming attacks from the War. Sometime towards the peak of the War, the Massacre at Theason Swamp took place, Jarod Gardener was killed during the massacre. His son, Drake took the throne quickly and started sending troops towards the enemy outside. Drake vowed to stay and watch this War until the end to keep the peace and bring back Oasis to its former glory.

### The Heretic Empire Uprising

The War and the Great Calamity has come and gone. Drake Gardener was laid to rest when the War ended. His own words cam true, living past the age of 150 years, he finally saw the end of the War and humbly asked his son, Humphrey to take the throne as he is no longer fit to rule. Humphrey was crowned King of Oasis and would help bring the valley to its former glory. Years go by, the Valley has been through trials and tribulations to get where it's at. The Valley turns into one of the greatest regions for crops, plants, and vineyards.

For the past couple years, Oasis has been reaching some form of agreement with their crops. The Heretic Empire has visited the Valley to talk about trade and alliance for protection against foreign invaders. Humphrey Gardener, has made it clear with others that they don't need any form of alliance at the time. They are prosperous and very strong military wise. Humphrey stated that the Empire is weak and isn't very reliable with their track record from the past. The Emperor has left the Valley empty handed and proceeded to threaten Humphrey with an attack after Misbah is under Empire control. Humphrey lashed back saying: "We are one with nature. We are the roots. Take us on as we will plow you down".

### Fall of the Akkadian Empire

Generations have passed, the great Humphrey the Bold has passed on along with many rulers of the Valley during these rules, the city of Tutankhamen have been established and built. The Fertile Valley extended past Theason Swamp towards the city of Tutankhamen. The Gardener name is thin, though the majority of those who live in the valley are descendent of both Prentiss and Jeremy. The current ruler, Elizabeth Gardener, is an actual descendent of both Prentiss and Jeremy. She created rights to women and gave people refuge to those that survived the fall of the Akkadian Empire. She led expeditions into the heart of Misbah to gather people who were lost back to civilization. She gave food to those in need and dropped unemployment down to 0.1%. People proclaimed her to be the Mother of the Valley. Her kindness of her heart and willingness to help people gave her recognition to both the Heretic Empire and others around Aurelia. People who were refugees from the Akkadian Empire were given jobs to improve infrastructure and were allowed to work in the fields and given a small plot to live on.

As the years go by, Elizabeth became sick and asked her son to take the throne on her behalf. Justin Ma'Rhegar was crowned ruler of Oasis, while Elizabeth was on her deathbed. Elizabeth passed away on 54 AD. She was buried within the Highlands as a way for her to keep watch of Oasis, even in death. People of Oasis fell into sadness as their "Mother" passed on and believing that no one will ever achieve her greatness and kind-heartedness. Her son, Justin tried his hardest to become just like his mother. He upheld a promise that, even though the Gardener line is gone. It will still be in the hearts of the Ma'Rhegar name. Just like my mother and father.

### Heretic Empire Takeover

During the year 1 AD, the Heretic Empire finally started their siege of the city of Tutankhamen. The Valley fought back but surrendered after the doors have been breached and fell back towards the Swamp. The Empire retreats back to their newly captured city and makes it their new capital. Justin Ma'Rhegar is furious over this loss. His ancestors built that city for his people, not the Empire.

Years go by, Justin carries out a battle to try and get back his city, though that never happens. He soon notices that the Empire finally has ground and alliances that can crush his entire army. He settles back into the Valley to think of a plan to take on the slowly growing empire. Justin would later assemble a small party to attack Tutankhamen, and get back his city.

#### Battle at Sunset Beach

At dusk, Justin and his party of 150 men went on a raid to take back their city. This surprise attack scared the Empire as they did not expect the Valley kingdom to take them head on. During the battle, Justin was slain, the party were driven back to Oasis. Justin's son, Lysandar, was placed a ruler at a young age of 12. He would hold a grudge on the Empire for many years until his death at the age of 162.

### The Metal Scare

During the Metal Scare, Oasis has shut down their ports due to the Empire taking over their allies slowly, especially Ryalis. Lysandar Ma'Rhegar still lead his people into the light of the problem. He does mention that the Scare isn't about us, but his allies, and that he cannot help them due to their low numbers. As the days go by he becomes more stressful knowing that the Kingdom he grew up with is falling in his hands.

The Year 150 AD comes around, the Empire brings in a new Empress. Vanessa "Dani" Hart, a wealthy noble from Isling. Lysandar and Vanessa both meet up, and talk about trade and an alliance. Vanessa takes a tour through the Valley, and sees the amount of progress they have done within such a small area. She says that she'll grant them their allegiance as long as they do not interfere with their internal affairs. She also allows the citizens of the Valley, access to their former town, Tutankhamen.

During the year 182 AD, Lysander has fallen ill and passed away on his death bed. His son, quickly took the throne so that no one else will take it from him. He remarks that the Valley will change under his rule. Either good or for worse if they follow him through all of the actions he'll make. This immediately scared the citizens as they believed that King Ma'Rhegar will be a tyrant.

### The Dystopian Heretic War

During his rule, King Ma'Rhegar ordered his civilization to irrigate and filter the rivers nearby the valley instead of using up the underground aquafers. He wanted to spread out the fields to grow more crops since the population has had a drastic increase. For the first time since the Kingdom has formed, King Ma'Rhegar formed a new flag with the green hand with two fingers pointed up instead of a palm. He was "healing" the land and had workers from all over revitalize the farmlands to grow more. He asked his workers to start mining to gather more resources. He created what the people call "The Green Thumb".

During the year 205 AD, his daughter was born along with the death of his wife soon after her birth. From then on, King Ma'Rhegar blamed his wife's death over his newborn daughter. In spite, he named her Aurelia. For many years until his sudden death, he held a massive anger towards his own daughter. He tried his hardest to give her the worst existence imaginable. The citizens took notice and started to riot against their ruler for his actions.

#### King Ma'Rhegar's Scandal and the Riots of Oasis

During the beginning of the Dystopian Heretic War around year 220 AD, King Ma'Rhegar increased their allegiance towards the Empire and wanted his own daughter dead. Though his daughter, being loved by the people, is making friends all over and wanting to rule instead of her father so that people can live in peace and not by rage.

The people agree to go against the King because of his actions against his own daughter. People rioted in Oasis to overthrow King Ma'Rhegar and put Aurelia as the new ruler. the King became furious and carries out arrests against the rioters that were with Aurelia. Though his own armed guards believed the King to be in the wrong, and arrested him and charged him with attempted murder on a noble. Aurelia was crowned Queen of Oasis. She was labeled as the "Mother of the Valley" just like Elizabeth Gardener many generations ago. In the next few months, King Ma'Rhegar was executed for his crimes towards his people. Oasis was now free from his grasp.

During Aurelia's rule, Oasis expanded. She wanted to bring Oasis to the world stage. She asked the Empire for a loan. With this money, she built a tower to signify her kingdom's power and dominance. She wanted recognition for their strong willpower and strength. She created what is known as the Tower of Oasis. It became Aurelia's tallest structure. She allowed people to make farmland in the lowlands and make more villages and homes in the lowlands too.

For the next several years, the Tower's symbol turned to her tyranny. People believed she is becoming like her father and not Elizabeth. She proclaims that this project is to show the wealth they actually have and power.

### The Enlightened Genocide and the Oasis Civil War

Around the year 232 AD, Skye and Cynthia Hart both come and visit Aurelia. They both want her help to calm down her relatives across the globe. She agrees as they both had a great alliance in the past. Aurelia goes around with Skye and Cynthia across the globe to help bring peace to her family. Though unbeknownst to her, Skye has been killing off the Enlightened she goes towards.

When Aurelia returns to Oasis she notices that her people are very angry at her. She came back to her city split in two. Believing the Enlightened being killed was justified, while the other half believed it wasn't. Aurelia tried to calm her citizens down but to no avail. She climbs up her tower and watches her city burn. Her kingdom, gone. She asks Skye for assistance only for her ally to fuel the fire more. Skye Hart states that Aurelia caused the genocide. From that point on, she trusts no one. Her only ally turned against her, and she has no one. Those loyal to her, she told to leave while she waits for Skye to come to her. After Aurelia was captured and imprisoned, Skye Hart kills off the rest of the citizens of Oasis. Finishing off the Civil War. Blaming the end of the war on Aurelia as well.

In present day, Oasis is abandoned and overgrown. Closed off from the rest of the world as it's dangerous.

## Military Strength

Due to its wealth from the resources within the valley, Oasis is capable of fielding thousands of troops (it is not mentioned how many of the 70,000 men, which Lysandar rallies from the Westerlands belong to Oasis. As the richest kingdom in Aurelia, the Oasis' forces are among the best-equipped in all of Aurelia.

However, the military strength of the Westerlands has been badly depleted due to the Heretic Empire Takeover (half of it was destroyed in the Battle of Tutankhamen alone). Battles against the armies of the Empire, have cut their numbers down to size.