Kingdom of Caenamor

The Kingdom of Caenamor is a country in the continent of Auvera on the planet of Ammovar.

## Name

The official name of the country is the Kingdom of Caenamor. It is often simply referred to as Caenamor. This is pronounced "kay-name-or."

## Culture

The three largest shared societal morals are prosperity through unity, respect for each other, and hatred of tyranny but respect for righteous authority.

## Economy

The economic system of the Kingdom of Caenamor is a heavily regulated market economy. The government has much oversight over business and taxes based on income, allowing enough for success and wealth, but not seriously unfair wealth disparities.

The Kingdom of Caenamor is most known for exporting sailing ships, fish, timber, wheat, potatoes, milk, wool, mutton, and beef.

Its most famous liquors are applejack, gin, several variants of whiskey (regular, bourbon whiskey, Adhmaid whiskey, and Scotch whiskey), wyvern eaux, and, most importantly, beers of many kinds.

## Demographics

As far as demographics are concerned, Caenamor is primarily dominated by four ethnic groups.

* There are the white skinned humans that live throughout much of the kingdom. Scholars typically refer to them as the Lacastan Humans.
* There are the white hill dwarves that live in the hilly plains of the region. Historically they have called themselves the Cnoc Dwarves or Cnoc People, a usage that has been since replicated by scholars.
* There are the white, green, and bronze skinned Wood Elves that live in the heavy forests of the region. Scholars typically refer to them as the Adhmaid Elves, though historically they simply called themselves the Wood Elves.

There are several smaller minority ethnic groups that are worth mentioning.

* The two large swamp regions are home to several populous tribes of Lizardfolk, each with varying unique cultural identities. There are far too many to list here and unless a tribe is being specifically cited, scholars simply refer to them as Lizardfolk.
* There are the fair skinned mountain dwarves that live among the kingdom. Historically they have called themselves the Clacach Dwarves or Clacach People, a usage that has been since replicated by scholars. Many of the populations of Clacach Dwarves joined the nations as later additions to the Kingdom of Caenamor during the Second Era.

## Geography and Seasons

### Biomes

The Kingdom of Caenamor is composed of primarily five types of biomes:

* There are expansive hilly and grassy plains.
* There are expansive and dense forests of trees.
* There are sandy beaches along the coast.
* There are also craggy and rocky cliffs along the coast.
* There are long and expansive saltwater and freshwater swamps.

### Cities and Shires

The Kingdom of Caenamor is composed of six counties called shires. The names of both the shires and the cities within them are identified below.

#### Ainsshire

* A-Muigh
* Brainse Dealga
* Coirt Ghaoithe
* Edenby
* Frémhbeag
* Fon Bhàgh
* Fort Eideard
* Fort Mercer
* Lann Cnàimh
* Muc Reamhar
* Port Concord
* Wessenfen
* Zenistol

#### Ahdshire

* Canterford
* Draoidhean Dlùth
* Feur Aingeal
* Fort Emerson
* Fort Greysen
* Galdenowl
* Hartsmouth
* Leantainn
* Réalta Bhaile
* Trígheata
* Turas Dràgon
* Uaigh Mhòr

#### Cnocshire

* Achaidhean Clag
* Fort Wulfstan
* Meadhan Cnuic
* Northbridge
* Pionsea
* Sumpsire
* Tuagh Tràigh
* Wavencaster

#### Portshire

* Achadh Lann
* Aldrinchester
* Doras Àrd
* Duilloinge
* Easttemple
* Fort Cynewulf
* Fort Mysercough
* Fort Odilia
* Galenfeld
* King's Bay
* Oirduille
* Saint's Landing
* Undathar
* Verdanscal

#### Sovershire

* Agha's Bastion
* Belcrona
* Bodhrán Leac
* Carraig Óir
* Cailleach Marbh
* Cosán
* Dair Láidir
* Damhsa Sabhaircín
* Doras Beinne
* Fáinne Carraigeacha
* Fort Ainsworth
* Fort Julinmor
* Gar Don Ríchathaoir
* Ghrian ó Dheas
* Iompróidh
* Iron Hearth
* Laindéir Thiar
* Leofwine's Pass
* Shephard's Rest
* Sleá Abhann
* Solas Thoir
* Teallach Toirneach
* Talamh Stoirme
* Uisce Glas

#### Wybershire

* Crois Rathaid
* Ezrenport
* Fort Wybert
* Geattuath
* Ironanchor
* Lancalla
* Mercenwich
* Thielpool
* Ùir Mhath
* Ukensod

### Seasons

The Kingdom of Caenamor experiences regular seasons with regular variety. It is known for heavy precipitation throughout the entire year, particularly rain.

## History

### The First Era

This era of Caenamorian history lasted from 0 - 2017 1st Era.

#### Pre-Human Era (Roughly 10 to Roughly 500 1E)

Like most of Ammovar, the general regions that would become the Kingdom of Caenamor were wild and untamed, as much of civilization had been destroyed during the War of the Gods.

In the newly repaired Caenamorian regions rested two major parties, the tribes of the Cnoc Dwarves and the tribes of the Adhmaid Elves, who lived in the hilly plains and the forests respectively. (The tribes of Clacach Dwarves were also around at this time but their territory wasn't considered a part of the Caenamorian region until centuries later.)

The first five hundred years without humans would prove to be formative ones for both of the major parties. There was very little warfare between tribes, in fact, the only reason both groups became associated with combat was the experience they gained fighting beasts and monsters. It was during this human-less period that traditions and cultural identities of each tribe and of each people formed. This was mostly due to living in prosperous environments where diplomacy led rather than warfare.

#### The Humans Arrive (Roughly 500 to Roughly 550 1E)

Around 500 1E, humans arrived on the shores of the Caenamorian region, having sailed across the Chelmovian Ocean from what would become Les Gens Des Marais.

The early Lacastan (as they would later become known) were surprisingly affable colonists. They only built in territory that was unclaimed, used resources as sustainably as they could, and treated the indigenous people of the Caenamorian regions with respect. Scholars suspect this behavior was reflective of their Maraisan roots, though many scholars are curious as to why very few grung, tortles, and lizardfolk did not cross the ocean with these humans.

With them, these humans brought hill giants and twin giants, who served as protectors of humanoids. These giants fit right in the environment and, like the humans they travelled with, they were surprisingly diplomatic with the other species of humanoids living in the region.

Around 550 1E, the last human colonists arrived on the shores of the Caenamorian region. By then, many flourishing human settlements were created throughout the area, with the three most influential being Thieltshore (now Thielpool), Seaside (now King's Bay), and Soveplain (now Belcrona).

#### Human Powers Rise (550 to 633 1E)

In 573 1E, Seaside declared itself as the seat of a new kingdom, incorporating several of the nearby human cities and towns. This would be known as the Julinmor Kingdom and its territory was comparable to much of Portshire.

Later, in 613 1E, Thieltshore was selected as the seat of a new republic, incorporating several of the nearby human cities and towns. This would be known as the Nafallay Republic and its territory was comparable to much of Wybershire.

Lastly, in 633 1E, the city of Soveplain had grown so large that its barons chose to declare it a city state, solidifying the third of the three human powers that would become influential during the remainder of the First Era.

During the various rises to power of the human countries, the Cnoc and Adhmaid were collectively left undisturbed, though many were asked to join the forming countries, which were almost entirely politely declined. The air of respect seemed to remain, despite the obvious growing power of Lacastan societies.

#### Tenuous Peace (633 to 1055 1E)

The next 422 years were filled with a tenuous peace kept between the three countries and the indigenous tribes, as each group built unique cultural and economic identities, as well as allies and armies, in case the peace was ever broken.

However, none of the major parties broke the peace, despite the tensions. Thus society in each of the many places continued to progress.

It should also be noted that during this period, many dragons who fit the environment began to arrive after their creation via the Dragon Father. This was mostly bronze dragons, gold dragons, copper dragons, and yellow dragons.

#### The Demigod War (1055 to 1057 1E)

In 1055 1E, the Demigod War between the giants and dragons broke out across Ammovar. Though the people of many other nations remained neutral in the war, this was not true of the people of the Caenamorian region. Almost all took sides and joined in the war.

The Julinmor Kingdom, the Lizardfolk, and the Cnoc dwarves joined the side of the dragons.

The Nafallay Republic, the fortress city of Soveplain, and the Adhmaid elves joined the side of the giants.

The fighting between the two parties were some of the two bloodiest years the country had ever seen. Battle razed much of the land, the lizardfolk took severe hits to their population, and almost all of the dragons in the Caenamorian region were slain. By the time of the worldwide armistice, all of the prominent groups involved in the war were severely crippled.

Though feelings between the humanoids were at first bitter with each other, over time they grew more bitter towards their former protectors. This anger was only furthered as the twin giants (now cursed to be the ettin) were punished due to their role in causing the war. It didn't help that most of the remaining hill giants, newly dubbed ettin, and other giant kin in the region became selfish, tyrannical warlords.

#### The Treaty of Soveplain (1057 1E)

With the new role the giants began to play, the humanoid participants of the war decided to put past their differences aside and formed the Treaty of Soveplain. This was an official declaration of peace and respect among all parties. In this document, all parties but the lizardfolk outlined their declaration to work together and purge the giants from their lands.

This document also granted temporary amnesty to the dragons of the Caenamorian region. It offered them the choice of leaving to a different region or living among the lizardfolk who stated they would continue to accept them as protectors. Most dragons chose to leave.

#### The Giant Purges (1057 to 1066 1E)

Over the next decades or so, the humanoids of the Caenamorian regions systematically hunted down and killed most of the giants and giant-kin.

The Cnoc dwarves were particularly vicious, as the hill giants often invaded their sacred lands. Because they and the Clachach dwarves were so ferocious in the fight against giants, all dwarves have a reputation as the bane of giants across Auvera and beyond.

The bonds forged on the battlefield proved so strong that all the humanoids of the region made meaningful treaties swearing to defend each other against foreign invaders or other existential threats.

#### Era of Arcana (1065 to 1333 1E)

Without tension between the counties and the threat of the giants gone, the region began to flourish.

Over a peaceful period of about 250 years, the humanoids began to explore and unlock the mysteries of magic. Like the rest of the world, this was a period of high magic where nearly everyone had an understanding of magic and more modern technology was created via magic.

To the knowledge of modern scholars, this period had no major events, though this is because very few artifacts or written records of this period have been recovered.

#### The Invasion of the Araeneth Tarithera (1333 to 1338 1E)

In 1033 1E, the Araeneth Tarithera mageocracy invaded through modern day Ahdshire. The forces of Araeneth Tarithera had expected to plow through the Cnoc and Adhmaid tribes. They were met with a sour surprise when the full forces of every nation in the Caenamorian region teleported to the battlefields after the initial fighting broke out. The magic and steel of the Caenamorian region proved to be equal to the armies of Araeneth Tarithera and they successfully drove out the mageocracy's initial invasion. However, this defeat did not stop the mageocracy from trying again and again.

Over a period of five years, the Araeneth Tarithera continued to try and invade the Caenamorian region. And each time they were successfully driven away.

After many unsuccessful invasion attempts, the Araeneth Tarithera eventually gave up.

#### The Six United Nations (1338 to 1743 1E)

Now knowing for certain that they would stand with each other against invaders, the six major parties (the Julinmor Kingdom, the Nafallay Republic, the city-state of Soveplain, the Cnoc dwarves, the Adhmaid elves, and the lizardfolk) decided to build a formal government that united the nations whilst maintaining the autonomy of their disparate nations. This was known as the Six United Nations (or the S.U.N).

With a new central government, the S.U.N formally declared its borders. For the most part, these borders have not changed since.

The new central government also allowed for them to formalize trade relationships with the Halber Korb and some tribes of the Clacach dwarves in the Marmack Mountains.

For the next four hundred years or so, the S.U.N prospered peacefully and unbothered by threats.

During this time, it is known that the S.U.N did eventually sign peace treaties with the Araeneth Tarithera. They also had smaller border wars with one of the ancient unassembled nations that once formed modern Sângele Regelui which simply came to an informal close and was largely undocumented.

Beyond the traditions of the Cnoc dwarves and Adhmaid elves that have lived and evolved through this time, very few records of what occurred during this time have been recovered.

#### The Rotthorn War (1743 to 1745 1E)

In 1533 1E, the conquering forces of the Rotthorn Dominion reached the borders of the S.U.N after tearing their way through the ancient unassembled countries that compose modern day Sângele Regelui, as well as the Kaal Huukec Republic. The Dominion began immediate invasions through the narrow swampy region.

Unlike the Araeneth Tarithera, the Rotthorn Dominion was well prepared to face the forces of the S.U.N. Over two brutal years, the Rotthorn Dominion systematically conquered all of the Caenamorian region.

#### The Rotthorn Dominion (1745 to 2016 2E)

Like the other places the Rotthorn Dominion conquered, the S.U.N was divided into several disparate states. These states maintained their traditional leadership structures though their leaders were forcefully replaced by puppets of Lavinia Rotthorn. The S.U.N's central government was dissolved and replaced by the larger central government of the Rotthorn Dominion.

The Rotthorn Dominion held a harsh grip over the Caenamorian region, as well as the rest of the people they conquered. Worship of the gods was banned and many temples were looted and razed. The practice of magic was illegal to those outside of the Rotthorn Dominion government, a harsh reality to many during the high magic era. Many poor and common folk were forced by the threat of poverty and destitution into serving the military. The wealthy were forced into working with the government due to the threat of losing their possessions and lives.

The Caenamorian region was used as a launching point for the Rotthorn Dominion's conquest of the Halber Korb, the Araeneth Tarithera, and the Marmack Mountains over several long and brutal campaigns.

King's Bay (named Thorn Bay at the time) was later forced to build ships for the Rotthorn Dominion's invasion of Ohagen. This would actually have a permanent effect on the city's economy, as it would later become the ship-building capital of the entire plane of Ammovar.

During this time, many small rebellions were birthed, only to be harshly stamped. Underground worship of the gods was at first commonplace. By the end of the Rotthorn Dominion, however, most of the region's religion was stamped out.

#### The Liberation of the Caenamorian Region (2016 1E)

In 2016 1E, Saint Ingunn and her forces landed in Caenamor from Ohagen. With the aid of the subjugated humanoids of the Caenamorian region, the forces of the Rotthorn Dominion were forced out from the region over a period of months. The governments were taken over by the most talented military leaders loyal to the S.U.N.

The S.U.N was partially restored. However, the region was weakened and much of their land and technology was destroyed in the revolution against the Rotthorn Dominion.

#### The Rotthorn Dominion Destroyed (2016 to 2017 1E)

Despite the destruction they lived through, the S.U.N aided in Saint Ingunn's efforts to liberate the rest of the continent. After another year of campaigning, Saint Ingunn and her forces successfully freed Auvera (and Ammovar) from the wrath of Lavinia Rotthorn. With her enemy defeated, Saint Ingunn headed to the outer planes, carrying Lavinia Rotthorn with her.

With the two gods gone, scholars declared it a new era for humanoids everywhere.

### The Second Era (0 - 900 2nd Era)

#### **Religious Reformation** **(0 to 10 2E)**

The "new gods" of Auvera were brought into existence during early religious conferences between the few remaining priests of the nation (excluding the newly formed Kingdom of the Kaal Huukec). Many forgotten deities and legends were combined until the modern pantheon almost all of Caenamor worships was formed. Much of what was preserved was due to the efforts of the Adhmaid elves and Cnoc dwarves.

#### **The Second S.U.N (0 to 233 2E)**

After the war, the military leaders of the S.U.N resigned or were moved to military office. They were replaced by competent officials who had a better understanding for peaceful life. During this time, the S.U.N was completely restructured. It came out more centralized and better prepared for both peaceful life and for potential invasions.

This new government, while still called the S.U.N at the time, is often referred to by scholars as the Second S.U.N.

The era of the Second S.U.N was fairly peaceful but ended when the S.U.N became bogged down by corruption. This left the S.U.N completely unprepared for a people's revolution.

#### **The Caenamor Revolution (233 to 237 2E)**

The power hungry leaders of the S.U.N were faced with a revolution backed by many of the common folk. The revolution was backed by several key figures as well.

The following list provides the most important of these key figures:

* Aldrich Julinmor, the ancestor of the king of the Julinmor Kingdom. Many believed him to be the true heir to the throne. His status as the true heir to the throne and talented leadership made him a common rallying point for revolutionaries.
* Chief Killian Ó Conaill, an Adhmaid chief of the Cathair Ghlas territory (also known as the Trifarren Forest). He was able to successfully unite the Adhmaid tribes against the S.U.N which proved critical to the revolution's victory.
* King Eideard MacLiuthar, the chief of the MacLiuthar Clan and king of the city Meadhan Cnuic. He was able to successfully unite the Cnoc tribes against the S.U.N, much like Killian Ó Conaill did with the Adhmaid, which proved critical to the revolution's victory.
* Idina Mysercough, a prominent guard captain, tactician, and warrior who saved King's Bay from a dragon attack due to her brilliant leadership. Her brilliant tactical mind and talented leadership skills led to many prominent victories for the revolution.
* Luella Belcrona, a prominent politician who was forced out of government by S.U.N leaders within Soveplain. Her political leadership successfully turned many people against the S.U.N.

The war was bloody and long. But thanks to the tireless efforts of the revolutionaries, and their leaders, the people won the war.

#### **The Kingdom of Caenamor Forms (237 to 239 2E)**

Over a period of two years, the leaders of the revolution formed a new, less corrupt, government.

They divided the region into 6 counties which they called shires. Each shire was to be ruled by a duke who was counseled by barons. Barons were to represent prominent cities and were elected by the people of a city or town.

There was also a sovereign who was decided by the former sovereign before their death. The position was most often handed via lineage however if no competent lineage existed the sovereign would instead elect a trusted advisor or politician.

The sovereign held the largest seat on the Council of Seven while the dukes held the rest. Together they would make the nation's more prominent decisions that couldn't be decided by lower government officials.

To show that the new government was a united one, the leaders of the revolution combined the names of the nation's largest former nations and peoples. (The C from Cnoc, the A from Adhmaid, the E from Soveplain, the Na from the Nafallay Republic, and the Mor from the Julinmor Kingdom). From then on the country would be named the Kingdom of Caenamor. Its capital would become Belcrona, the city that was once called Soveplain, renamed after the famed Luella Belcrona. (This was likely done to rectify the weak usage of Soveplain in the country's name and because of its huge population).

Indigenous leaders (Cnoc, Adhmaid, and Lizardfolk) still held prominence and control of their native lands. They were also fully allowed to run for political office in non-indigenous lands. Many indigenous leaders were given the title of baron (in addition to the traditional title) so they could advise their shire's duke if they were non-indigenous and presiding over indigenous lands.

#### **The Reign of King Aldrich Julinmor (239 to 298 2E)**

Aldrich Julinmor took the throne at the age of 28. He ruled the Kingdom of Caenamor for 59 years. His reign had very few issues. The government launched successfully for the most part and the people were happy. The country's economy thrived, the standard of living was great for its time, and no wars or revolutions manifested.

The country rekindled its solid trading relationships with the Halber Korb and some of the Clachach dwarf tribes. They also had decent relationships with the new Republic of Ar Tarith (formerly known as Araeneth Tarithera).

In 298 2E, Aldrich died peacefully at the old age of 87. His death was mourned throughout the Kingdom of Caenamor and many sovereigns that ruled after him would model their ruling style after his reign.

#### **The Reign of Queen Kendria Julinmor (298 to 353 2E)**

Aldrich chose his adopted daughter Kendria Julinmor (she was originally his niece, though his brother and sister-in-law died tragically). She took the throne at the age of 45. In his opinion, her talents were best suited for high level leadership.

Queen Kendria Julinmor would prove her father correct, as she proved to be quite a talented and beloved leader. Fortunately for her, she dealt with very few major issues during her reign. Some magical scholars suggest that it was not fortune that allowed her reign to go so smoothly. Instead they suggest she was blessed with prophetic visions by Reine Jolie Et Puissante which allowed her to be several steps ahead of any issue that might plague the nation.

For the most part, the economy functioned well while she was in charge. There was a bit of stagnation and a brief recession though these were successfully countered with well made political policies.

There was very little state violence during her time. Legally declared war never occurred. However, the nation did send out some Caenamorian troops to help deal with a bullywug warlord that organized a large army against one of the lizardfolk tribes. This effort proved successful and was generally well received.

Though the practice of slavery was never popular in Caenamor, it was officially declared illegal during Kendria's reign. This was met with much applause, as the practice had always been looked down upon by most Caenamorians (in fact, there are many documented cases of attempted slave owners being killed by large mobs throughout prior Caenamorian history).

Kendria died on her 100th birthday, after ruling the nation for 55 years. Like her predecessor, the death of Kendria Julinmor was mourned throughout the nation.

#### **The Reign of King Ives Julinmor (353 to 380 2E)**

Ives Julinmor was selected by his mother to become the next king of Caenamor. Because of his mother's lengthy lifespan, he took the throne at the old age of 63.

He is considered by most to have been blessed with an incredibly lucky period of time to have reigned over. Little to no state sanctioned violence was needed during his reign and the economy continued to grow.

Though many fairly attribute his "lucky reign" to the hard work of his mother, this is not the entire story. Ives was formally trained as a politician and banker. There is much evidence that suggests he used his formal economic training to help keep the economy stimulated and growing.

He also independently wrote the law declaring the Kingdom of Caenamor as a legal sanctuary for slaves escaped from the Kingdom of the Kaal Huukec. This was an incredibly popular decision that would save millions of lives following its passing.

Though his rule was a short 27 years, Ives Julinmor's passing was mourned by many. He died at the ripe old age of 90.

#### **The Reign of King Somerset Julinmor (380 to 396 2E)**

Chosen by his father due to his extreme popularity with the nation, Somerset Julinmor took the throne at the age of 46. Ironically, he would be the first sovereign of Caenamor to leave a legacy of disdain with his people.

At first, many considered life during his reign as fairly uneventful. The economy wasn't booming by any means but it was fairly stable.

Because Somerset was a pacifist, there was no state sponsored violence during his rule. This would prove to be his undoing.

In 389 2E, the brutal tyrant Kasimir the Lifedrinker began to conquer much of what would become Sângele Regelui. Only two years later, many rebellions manifested throughout the country against his rule. These rebellions often petitioned the Kingdom of Caenamor for aid. King Somerset repeatedly denied the requests despite the general population wanting to intervene and aid the rebels.

In 396 2E, Somerset Julinmor grew intensely sick rather rapidly. It only took three days for him to pass away despite repeated intervention attempts from clerics and mages. He only ruled for 16 years.

Many of Caenamor's people viewed this as an act of the gods and were quietly relieved to see a new leader take charge of the nation.

#### **The Reign of Queen Odilia Julinmor (396 to 410 2E)**

Odilia Julinmor was the youngest to ascend to the position of Caenamor's sovereign at the time. She was only 25 when she became queen. Despite this, her father selected her as his successor over her older brothers because of her extreme talent with leadership in both politics and the military.

Many scholars consider this appointment as critical to the preservation of the Kingdom of Caenamor. Odilia indeed proved to be an excellent leader.

Though it took a few years of diplomacy with the Hermandad de Tres Empire and the Republic of Ar Tarith, she managed to successfully send aid and troops to the rebels in Sângele Regelui. The sent troops arrived when they were needed most and helped turn the tide against Kasimir's forces. This effort from Odilia was vastly admired by the leaders of the newly formed nation of Sângele Regelui. Because of this, Odilia managed to forge a lucrative allyship between Caenamor and Sângele Regelui that has lasted far past her reign.

The following eleven years of her reign went by relatively well. The economy managed to stay stable, there was very little state sanctioned violence beyond occasional attacks against bandits and bullywugs, and a few laws related to seafaring and trading with the dwarves of the Marmack Mountains were passed.

However, the Kingdom of the Kaal Huukec would break this period of peace with their invasion of the Marmack Mountains.

#### **The War of the Marmack Mountains (410 to 416)**

Desiring more resources, particularly slaves, the Kingdom of the Kaal Huukec began to charter its massive army of legionaries up the Marmack Mountains towards the dwarven settlements inhabiting the region.

Fortunately for the dwarves, the Kaal Huukec were not talented mages and thus had to hike their legions up the mountain rather than teleporting them. This gave the dwarves ample time to prepare for the incoming assault and to seek aid from their allies in the Kingdom of Caenamor and the Republic of Ar Tarith. Thanks to the efforts of Queen Odilia Julinmor and Prime Minister Sullen Valleth, the armies of the two nations mobilized near immediately.

The initial fighting between the dwarves and legions of the Kaal Huukec was brutal and costly, particularly for the dwarves. However, there was very little time between the initial fighting and the arrival of the Caenamorian and Ar Taritheran armies.

Once the armies arrived, the tide of the war quickly changed. The combined forces slowly but steadily pushed the legions of the Kaal Huukec back down the Marmack Mountains over a period of four brutal years of nearly unending combat. Queen Odilia led many of the battles on the field, which made her extremely popular with those who served in the military.

Though they were satisfied with the Kaal Huukec's defeat, the unified armies recognized the momentum they had built. They chose to ensure that the Kaal Huukec could not invade the Marmack Mountains again. They did so by invading Gobella, the ancestral lands of the goblin that the Kaal Huukec had previously conquered and colonized.

After two more years, the unified armies managed to carve out a long and large space of land that bordered Sângele Regelui, the Marmack Mountains, and the Hermandad de Tres Empires. This land became an occupied "territory" filled with fortress cities full of soldiers from all of Auvera's nations but the Kingdom of the Kaal Huukec.

It was in this land that the treaty that ended the war was officially signed. Not long after that, the Gobella Accord was signed which promised that each nation, despite their conflicts with one another, would maintain and guard Gobella until the nations unanimously decided a purpose for the land.

#### **The Reign of Queen Odilia Julinmor Continued (416 to 455 2E)**

After fighting in the final battle of the War of the Marmack Mountains and signing treaties, Queen Odilia returned to the Kingdom of Caenamor as a hero to the people. She was deeply admired for her courage and willingness to fight despite her high position.

The rest of her reign went by without any serious issues arising. She did keep the army experienced by using them to hunt down bandits and ambitious bullywugs

The economy did decline and Odilia did her best to combat this to the best of her ability. She was mildly successful.

Despite her struggles to keep the economy stable, she was still widely loved by the nation. This was due to the fact that she never shrunk from her duties and always admitted accountability.

In 455 2E, Odilia passed away peacefully at the age of 84. Though a reason was never publicly declared, many assume it was due to sickness or old age. Her death was mourned all throughout Caenamor and many other places in Auvera.

#### **The Reign of Sovereign Cynewulf Julinmor (455 to 462 2E)**

Due to the death of her only child when he was 52, Odilia elected to have her grandchild Cynewulf take her position. Though four years older than Odilia when she was appointed, many considered the election of the 29 year old as a serious risk. Cynewulf was politically unproven and had very little time in the limelight prior to their election.

However, it would not be long until the people understood precisely why Cynewulf was appointed. Cynewulf had spent much of their life apprenticing beneath a master tactician from the Hermandad de Tres Empire named Catalina Almazán. Their training didn't just make Cynewulf a brilliant tactician. It also made them a masterful problem solver.

This expertise was quickly applied to the growing economic decline and successfully prevented what very well may have been a total economic collapse. In only a matter of a few years, Cynewulf had successfully carved a name for themselves by saving the country from potential ruin.

The following years would prove just as successful for Cynewulf.

They successfully brought the bullywug to their knees, preventing them from invading lizardfolk lands for the next few centuries. However, they also ensured massive swaths of indigenous bullywug lands were declared as permanently untouched and left under bullywug leadership which kept the peace for centuries to follow.

Like the prior sovereign, Cynewulf also kept the army experienced by using them to hunt down violent bandits and brigands. This practice would prove critical for the war that occurred seven years into Cynewulf's reign.

#### **The First Caenamorian-Ar Taritheran War (462 2E to 465 2E**)

The first war between the Kingdom of Caenamor and the Republic of Ar Tarith was caused when Caenamorian forces broke treaties by crossing the border into the Republic of Ar Tarith and burning down the village of Erothyr, killing many citizens in the process.

Though witnesses swear the forces were members of the Caenamorian army, there was no record of any troops crossing the border into Ar Tarith. This was because the forces of Caenamor were not to blame.

In truth, the necromancer Volero Zosimus hired a band of bandits to dress in old Caenamorian armor recovered from the War of the Marmack Mountains and burn down Erothyr. He had planned to weaken the nations before invading with an undead army at a later date.

The first part of his plan was a success. The two nations battled bitterly, each fueled by the rage of betrayal from a once great ally. Despite the anger behind the fighting, very little beyond death resulted. Cynewulf's tactical knowledge proved incalculable and ensured the Republic of Ar Tarith never conquered any land. Cynewulf also ensured that the Kingdom of Caenamor's forces never invaded. They planned to use this fact to help the nation's case when peace negotiations began.

In 464 2E, Volero Zosimus attempted to invade Belcrona using a titan he resurrected. However, his plan was halted when 15 holy knights slaid him and his forces. Many of these knights would form the first order of the Knights of the Divine.

Around midsummer of 465 2E, the Knights of the Divine found records regarding Volero Zosimus' plans. This information included his role in beginning the war between the Kingdom of Caenamor and the Republic of Ar Tarith.

The knights quickly brought the records to the leaders of both nations. In only a few days, the nations would declare peace after brief but productive negotiations.

Most believe that if Cynewulf had declared an invasion the peace talks would have fallen apart. Many saw Cynewulf as a wise leader to be admired because of this.

#### **The Reign of Sovereign Cynewulf Julinmor Continued (465 to 500 2E)**

The war ensured Cynewulf was an admired figure for the rest of their reign.

However, Cynewulf refused to taint their own legacy. For the rest of their reign they ensured that the economy continued to grow and prosper.

They also cut a swath through violent criminals and bandits throughout the kingdom. Though this kind of crime is impossible to stamp out, Cynewulf did a considerable job at reducing it from harming the people.

In 500 2E, Cynewulf peacefully died of sickness at the age of 74. Their death was mourned throughout Caenamor and much of the rest of Auvera.

#### **The Reign of King Marsden Julinmor (500 to 521 2E)**

The eldest and most competent son of Sovereign Cynewulf Julinmor was chosen to be the next leader of the country. Marsden Julinmor was sworn in as king at the age of 32. Many praised his induction because Marsden was famous for his charity efforts, talented diplomatic skills, and general likability. And for the most part, Marsden's reign was successful.

There was no state sanctioned violence. However, Marsden did ensure that the armies were trained and ready should the Kingdom of Caenamor be attacked.

The economy seriously declined without the intellectual intervention of Cynewulf. Marsden kept the economy afloat through serious charity efforts for the poor and middle class. These policies also made Marsden very popular.

Marsden's diplomatic talents were at the forefront of his leadership strategy. He forged deep and resonant relationships with Sângele Regelui, the Clacach dwarves in the Marmack Mountains, and the Halber Korb. Many also consider Marsden's talents to be the sole reason the Kingdom of Caenamor reforged a relationship with the Republic of Ar Tarith after 35 years of relative quiet between the nations.

Marsden also did his best to spark the growth of seafaring and oceanic trade across the nation. He was the first leader of a country that was west of the Marmack Mountains to invest in this kind of technology. He even created the first few naval ships.

After two decades, the people believed that things were looking up and Marsden was at the height of his popularity. However, the nation began to fall apart when Marsden was assassinated while on a diplomatic mission to the Republic of Ar Tarith.

He died from a poisoned magical arrow to the throat at the age of 53. He was deeply mourned by the nation and many beyond it. Many Caenamorians were outraged, as their beloved king was the first in written history to be assassinated.

#### **The Reign of King Oslac Julinmor (521 to 524 2E)**

Due to a mistake in the Royal Archives, the wrong will was located and the wrong child was chosen to take Marsden's position. Instead of his competent eldest daughter Blythe taking the title, the ignorant, temperamental, and stubborn 23 year old Oslac Julinmor took it. (The will that was recovered by the Royal Archives was written during a time when his sister was thought dead).

Oslac's reign was disastrous for the Kingdom of Caenamor. He refused to intervene with the increasingly deflating economy. All of the government funding he had access to went into investigating the death of his father.

As soon as he found out that the assassin came from across the mountains, he declared war on the Hermandad de Tres whose leader he had a personal hatred for. Surprisingly, he wasn't pursuing his own agenda, he genuinely believed it.

After only three years into his reign, the most unpopular leader since Somerset Julinmor brought war to the county.

#### **The Fool's War (524 to 533 2E)**

Oslac seized the means of ship production, weapons production, and made owning horses near impossible. All the resources were diverted towards Oslac's war.

With a broken economy, the only option for most of the population, particularly the poor, was to either join the armies or work in a place that made war supplies.

The war was long, bloody, and almost entirely pointless. Thousands of people died over the 8 year period. With the threat of war with their long-time allies if they dared to cross the Marmack Mountains, the Kingdom of Caenamor was forced to attempt a coastal invasion. Because the Kingdom of Caenamor had few veteran sailors, coastal invasion attempts were continuously disastrous.

No Hermandad de Tres territory was seriously affected by the Kingdom of Caenamor forces. Most Caenamorian ships that made it past the Republic of Ar Tarith were sunk. Their men either drowned or were held prisoner.

The Hermandad de Tres did not retaliate. However, they were forced to turn a blind eye to the actions of the Kingdom of the Kaal Huukec. This Caenamorian distraction allowed the Kingdom of the Kaal Huukec to cross the Carlesomin Ocean, land on the Island of Hangogi Hera, and return with captured orc slaves. Many consider this war, and by extension Oslac Julinmor, to be the cause of orc slavery in Auvera.

Oslac was continuously relentless and continued to wage war until 532 2E when investigators found that the assassin of Marsden Julinmor and the wrong will being found by the Royal Archive was caused by a cult that worshipped Tyarch.

Oslac ended the war but he publicly stated in several instances that he did not regret his actions.

#### **The End of King Oslac Julinmor (533 2E)**

Oslac also refused to cede his title to his sister, Blythe Julinmor, despite public cries to do so. His sister publicly stated she was not upset by his refusal to cede power.

Due to the cries against the totalitarian king, he tightened security around the castle. He also fired all of the Dukes below him and accused them of treason.

With the news, Oslac was set to give a speech to his supporters from the castle balcony. He was interrupted by Blythe when she strode onto the balcony and decapitated him with her father's sword. Thanks to her quick and decisive action, no rebellions had time to arise.

At the young age of 35, Oslac Julinmor met his end. And the country cried out in joy and celebration. His only legacy was disappointing his people. He was also symptomatic of systematic issues in the election of leaders to follow.

#### **The Reign of Queen Blythe Julinmor (533 to 564)**

Blythe Julinmor ascended to Queen of Caenamor at the age of 43. She was endlessly praised for her decisive and swift ending of her brother's reign. Marsden chose Blythe for her sense of honor, duty, and justice. Her talent with leadership and formal education in economics, strategy, and the written language only further sweetened the pot.

For the most part, Blythe lived up to her reputation during her reign. She led the process of restructuring the economy after the prior government control. It was an uphill battle and she wasn't entirely successful. Few held that fact against her.

With a people now permanently harmed because of needless war, state sponsored violence of any kind was strictly forbidden unless absolutely necessary. She did, however, keep the military alive to ensure she didn't screw people out of paying jobs.

Blythe did her best to repair relationships with the Kingdom of Caenamor's former allies. Many nations reluctantly agreed to keep economic ties though their potency was intensely reduced because of Oslac. Despite her best efforts, the Hermandad de Tres refused any form of connection beyond a formal peace treaty.

At the age of 74 in 564 2E, Queen Blythe died from sickness. The sickness was not harrowing and she passed peacefully. She was mourned by much of the country.

#### **The Reign of King Mercer Julinmor (564 to 606 2E)**

Blythe's only son, Mercer Julinmor, took the throne at the age of 34, following the death of his mother. He was loyal, kind, and a devout worshipper of the gods, particularly Undara and Saint Ingunn.

Like his grandfather, one of Mercer's primary goals was to greatly expand the Kingdom's seafaring resources. Thanks to improvements in technology, Mercer's efforts paid off. Over a period of roughly twenty years, this effort created many jobs and helped the economy recover. Many praised Mercer for this.

He also helped repair the Kingdom's relationship with Sângele Regelui, the Dofland, and the Clachach Dwarves of the Marmack Mountains. He even started a slightly more productive relationship with Hermandad de Tres. Although he attempted to repair the Kingdom's relationship with the Republic of Ar Tarith, the Republic of Ar Tarith's hostile prime minister ensured this didn't happen. Instead, he chose to attack the Kingdom of Caenamor.

#### **The Second Caenamorian-Ar Taritheran War (585 to 588 2E)**

The Second Caenamorian-Ar Taritheran War was far worse than the first. Ar Tarith successfully invaded and conquered many border cities of the Kingdom of Caenamor during a series of surprise invasions.

However, Mercer was quick to recover from these attacks and rallied the Kingdom of Caenamor's armies. He commanded a two pronged strike targeted at the border of the two countries and the Republic of Ar Tarith's coastal cities. Though this assault took a year, they were fairly successful in claiming Ar Taritheran territory at the borders. However, coastal invasions were difficult to manage once reinforcements were sent in that direction.

The forces of Ar Tarith were spread and struggled to guard two fronts. For a year, they attempted a counter invasion at the border but after a year of failed attempts they gave up and chose to guard instead.

During that period, the Kingdom of Caenamor continued their prior strategy. Invasions at the border were unsuccessful but they did manage to conquer a few coastal towns which they fortified.

After the Republic of Ar Tarith gave up counter invasions, the Kingdom of Caenamor continued their prior strategy to minor success. After half of a year, based on pressure from his allies in the Dofland and Sângele Regelui, King Mercer initiated peace talks with a newly elected Prime Minister of the Republic of Ar Tarith.

Though the peace talks were half a year long, they were productive. The coastal territories that the Kingdom of Caenamor conquered were surrendered. However, the border towns conquered were not. The Republic of Ar Tarith also agreed to pay the Kingdom of Caenamor a fair sum for the next two decades as long as the two nations maintained a productive trading relationship. With these terms, the war ended.

#### **The Reign of King Mercer Julinmor Continued (588 to 606 2E)**

Mercer's reign following the Second Caenamorian-Ar Taritheran War was relatively tame and not particularly noteworthy.

The economy was improving, though it was a slow and steady change, not a boom. This was mostly because of the ship making and the reparations that were paid by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Ar Tarith.

Mercer eventually died of a fast acting sickness at the age of 76, though his passing was quite peaceful.

The nation mourned Mercer's death but they were happy that his death was peaceful and quick, rather than a fight of any kind.

#### **The Reign of King Claybourne Julinmor (606 to 613 2E)**

Mercer's grandson, Claybourne Julinmor, was granted the throne at the age of 21. Claybourne was a cunning warrior, as well as an intelligent scholar and wise poet. Many in the kingdom were glad to see such a youthful and prominent figure granted the throne.

The nation seemed to be growing during the first seven years of Claybourne's reign. The economy was on a stable incline and the nation was in a relative state of peace.

However, the peace would not last long. Though they were never asked for, the reparations paid by the Republic of Ar Tarith were used by a manipulative dictator to cause resentment among the populace and war was brought to the borders of the Kingdom of Caenamor.

#### **The Third Caenamorian-Ar Taritheran War (613 2E)**

The Republic of Ar Tarith started a war against the Kingdom of Caenamor in the early bitter winter months.

The Kingdom of Caenamor was relatively prepared. However, no strategist nor scholar could have expected the monstrous strategy of the Republic's leader.

The first few months of the war were a bitter affair. In the spring, the Republic of Ar Tarith diverted their forces from the plains towards the Trifarren Forest.

In the city of Leantainn, King Claybourne and his half brother Lancaster met the army of the Republic of Ar Tarith.

The fighting was tough and the enemy's tactics were worse. They were ruthless, set on a "scorched earth" policy. In a desperate bid to keep the city safe, Claybourne and Lancaster led a charge on a demolition team. They were successful but it cost the king and his brother their lives.

#### **The Reign of King Kenrik Julinmor (613 2E)**

Claybourne's other half brother, Kenrik Julinmor, was given the throne at the age of 26. Kenrik was by no means trained in combat but he was quite intelligent and trained in the arcane arts.

He took over the war to the best of his ability but mostly leaned on the support of his half brother, Richard "Dick" Wornum, who was a talented general.

#### **The Third Caenamorian-Ar Taritheran War Continued (613 to 617 2E)**

Kenrik and Richard led the Kingdom of Caenamor to victory over a brutal 4 years. Though Richard initially tried Cynewulf Julinmor's strategy of non-invasion, that became impractical after two years of constant attacks.

The Caenamorian army tore through the Ar Taritheran countryside. However, Richard held his forces to a high standard and made sure they weren't savage and ruthless upon their enemy.

As they drew nearer, the people of the Republic of Ar Tarith joined the Kingdom of Caenamor's armies.

In the summer of 617 2E, Kenrik and Richard avenged their brother by slaying the tyrant prime minister in battle.

Peace talks were quick but productive. The Republic of Ar Tarith felt terrible for the deaths, especially the deaths of Claybourne and Lancaster. They agreed to a three decade long non-aggression pact and promised reparations and good trade. Kenrik agreed to return the territories that were conquered during the Second Caenamorian-Ar Taritheran War as a sign of good faith.

After the negotiations, Kenrik and Richard returned to their nation as heroes and trusted leaders.

#### **The Reign of King Kenrik Julinmor Continued (613 to 621 2E)**

Kenrik Julinmor continued his reign after the peace talks were finished. He was welcomed home as a hero.

Kenrik's reign following the war was an era of relative peace. Little state sponsored violence occurred, beyond the hunting of bandits, and, thanks to the efforts of Kenrik, the economy was steadily growing.

However, wicked powers secretly grew in the realm. A pixie by the name of Eantes, who was imbued with power by a foul hag, and a warlock of Imha and a dishonored and disliked relative of Claybourne by the name of Banndarr Cowardtongue, conspired to bring down Kenrik and the Julinmor lineage.

The empowered pixie attacked the palace, engaging in single combat with Kenrik. Though Kenrik succeeded in slaying Eantes, Banndarr managed to sneak up on Kenrik and attack him with a spell as the king recovered.

King Kenrik Julinmor was slain at the young age of 34. Much of the Kingdom of Caenamor was heartbroken to hear of his undeserved murder.

#### **The Reign of Emperor Banndarr Kingslayer (621 2E)**

Banndarr took the throne by force and dubbed himself Emperor and Kingslayer. He grasped power throughout the nation through various cults of Imha across the country. He ruled with complete tyranny and total martial law.

He also sent soldiers to hunt and slay Richard "Dick" Worland, the famed general, war hero, and true heir to the throne. Though much of Richard's family was slain, thanks to the efforts of sorceress and cousin to Richard, Liana Julinmor, he escaped relatively unharmed.

#### **Richard's Rebellion (621 2E)**

Richard rallied the people of the Kingdom of Caenamor against Banndarr. Most familiar with the history of the nation, especially those familiar with military history, joined Richard's Rebellion.

The Rebellion was quick and effective. In only 37 days, the Rebellion tore its way into Belcrona.

Richard and Banndarr battled. Richard successfully killed Banndarr in a dramatic duel on the same balcony Oslac Julinmor was decapitated.

#### **The Reign of King Richard "Dick" Worland (621 to 642 2E)**

Richard Worland took the throne at the age of 34. Though he was not a Julinmor, his actions in saving his nation and his previous status as a war hero cemented his claim to the throne. The nation was saddened to hear the end of the Julinmors but was overjoyed to hear of Richard's ascension.

Richard kept the nation particularly safe, thanks to his extensive military knowledge. The economy began a slow decline, as Richard was no expert in the subject and had poor advisors. He did, however, attempt to combat this with extensive charity and diplomatic missions to other Auveran nations.

Unfortunately, a duke by the name of Maitland Maggart assassinated the king while he stayed at the duke's home. Maitland knew the king was yet to pick an heir and that he was the one picked to take the throne on the current king's will.

Richard died at the age of 55. His unfortunate and suspicious death was mourned throughout the kingdom.

#### **The Reign of King Maitland Maggart (642 to 664 2E)**

Maitland Maggart stole the throne at the age of 33. Despite his means of attainment, Maitland was a relatively inoffensive king.

Maitland was by no means charitable but he was an expert economist and successfully recovered the economy from the decline it was in during Richard's rule.

Thankfully, the nation was never attacked during Maitland's rule. He was known to be a pisspoor strategist. Thanks to him, groups of bandits began to spring up across the nation. He did little to combat this.

In the 22nd year of his reign, the cousin of Richard and last of the Julinmors, Liana Julinmor, secretly assassinated Maitland Maggart at the age of 55.

Many connected the fact that the king was killed at the same time as the king before him. Maitland was mourned a bit but most seemed more curious by the strange death.

#### **The Reign of King Jonathan Maggart (664 to 683 2E)**

The son of Maitland, Jonathan, ascended to the throne at the age of 24. He wasn't very popular but most were willing to give him a chance. This was a mistake.

Jonathan was arrogant, ignorant, and generally unintelligent. He was far more concerned with power and sport than politics and the economy. Because of this, the economy took a steep decline.

The people endured the spiraling economy, which was blamed on bandits, for about 16 years. This was until a young polymath politician named Leofwine Ainsworth was titled duke after the death of the duke before him.

Leofwine was able to successfully pull Portshire out of its economic freefall. With the help of the other dukes, Leofwine was able to pull the rest of the nation out of its economic depression over two long years.

A year following Leofwine's rescue of the nation, a famed bard from Les Gens de Marais named Omari Jelani found the truth of Maitland Maggart's ascension to the throne via magic. This called legitimate questions of Jonathon's claim to the throne.

#### **The Ainsworth Reformation (683 to 689 2E)**

Leofwine Ainsworth and his fellow dukes met in private. They decided that Jonathan had to be replaced by a worthy king. There were legitimate grievances with the current king and his place on the throne was questionable.

The dukes convened with Jonathan, offering him the opportunity to step away from the throne without violent action. In a surprising display of humility, a weathered Jonathan agreed to step down.

Over a period of six years, the dukes worked on restructuring government systems.

They added the position of city councilors. City councilors were made to council barons and are also elected by the people of a city or town. They also handle the day to day affairs of a city or town.

The military was also restructured. Three branches were created, separating the military into an army, a navy (with marines), and a volunteer militia (called guards at the time). The position of Knight of the Royal Court was also made formal.

Many laws were also changed around.

At the end of six years, the dukes, barons, and city councilors voted on whom they thought best to take the position of sovereign after six years of it being empty.

#### **The Reign of King Leofwine Ainsworth (689 to 703 2E)**

Leofwine Ainsworth was given the throne at the age of 32, after prior years of serving the Kingdom of Caenamor. The nation was notably proud of Leofwine's ascension.

Leofwine is often known as the Politician King. He managed to keep the nation economically stable and he had fantastic relationships with nearly every nation in Auvera, with the exception of the Minions of Iuz and the Kingdom of the Kaal Huukec.

Leofwine was a pacifist so he never quite dealt with the plague of bandit gangs throughout the nation. But few really placed that blame on him.

At the young age of 46, Leofwine passed away due to a strange sickness that ravaged much of Belcrona.

#### **The Reign of King Wybert Ainsworth (703 to 716 2E)**

Leofwine's eldest son, Wybert, was selected to be the next king at the age of 18. Wybert was a trained soldier and a masterful battle strategist, who often saw life as a battlefield.

Wybert's first act as king was to gather those soldiers in non-essential locations and use them to hunt down the droves of bandits plaguing the land. It was in these battles that Wybert tested his mind and his mettle. Legends say that Wybert led many skirmishes where not a single Caenamorian soldier died in battle.

After the lands were mostly freed from the violent bandits, Wybert decided to focus on the economy. He followed many of his father's policies which managed to keep the economy on a slow but steady increase.

#### **The War of the False Prophecy (716 to 719 2E)**

In the chilly autumn of Skathend, a stone giant king named Grundrof heard a prophecy magically whispered in his mind from who claimed to be Jötunn Faðir, the Father of All Giants.

"Jötunn Faðir" asked the king to unite the stone giants of the Marmack Mountains and invade the dwarven strongholds across the Marmack Mountains.

Believing he had heard the first word of Jötunn Faðir in centuries, Grundrof heeded the prophecy. After a surprising success in uniting with his fellow giants, Grundrof and his forces began raiding dwarven nations as they had been commanded to.

Unfortunately for Grundrof, the first city raided during the now frigid winter happened to be the home of the Knight of Saint Ingunn who was visiting home for the holidays.

The Knight's husband was a wizard and managed to send word across Auvera telling of the giant's attack. The giant's succeeded in conquering the city but the Knight and his husband managed to escape to Castle Lann Nan Diathan.

With word spread across Auvera, King Wybert met with the leaders of Sângele Reguli, the Republic of Ar Tarith, and the Hermandad de Tres in the neutral territory of the Gobella region. He asked them all to help lend aid to the dwarves alongside him and all agreed to.

The armies of a united alliance, called the Verrdragon Armies (they named themselves after the giant's natural enemies), marched up from nearly all ends of the Marmack Mountains. By that time, many cities had been conquered and many dwarves had been slain.

United with escaped dwarves, unconquered dwarven cities, and the Knights of the Divine, the Verrdragon Armies began a long campaign against the giants.

Wybert personally led many battles and killed a great deal of giants with his own hand. He killed so many Giants that the local dwarves started calling him Dràgon Crùn or the Dragon of the Crown.

The war ended when a half hill giant cleric of Jötunn Faðir accompanied by fellow half giants snuck into a city Grundrof had conquered and found their way to his personal chambers.

The cleric attempted to channel Jötunn Faðir to show Grundrof his prophecy was a lie. This only partially worked. The cleric instead channeled Asmodeus who told Grundrof that the prophecy he heard was likely the work of the Immortal Trickster, not Jötunn Faðir who was still missing since his initial exile.

Despite his dislike for the Lord of the Hells, Grundrof knew he would not lie. The next day he called off the invasions, and some of the stone giants listened and began to leave dwarven cities. However, many of the stone giants simply refused to.

Noticing this, Grundrof approached the leaders of the Verrdragon Armies and promised to ally with them against the giants who refused to return the territories they conquered.

Grundrof made true of his agreement. After a year of fighting, the last of the giants were cleansed from the dwarven territories and Grundrof returned to his kingdom, never to leave the lands beneath the mountains again.

#### **The Reign of King Wybert Ainsworth Continued (719 to 733 2E)**

Wybert quickly made his way to Gobella to meet with the leaders of the former Verrdragon Armies after the war.

Most of the Marmack leaders decided it was ideal to join one of the greater nations of Auvera. Many regions joined the Hermandad de Tres, many joined the Kingdom of Caenamor, and a few joined Sângele Regelui. None joined the Republic of Ar Tarith as they decided they didn't want the responsibility of reigning over the dwarven lands.

Two new shires, Clacshire and Hachshire were added to the territory claims. An expansion of the government also occurred, mixing the typical structures of the Kingdom of Caenamor with the leadership structures of the dwarven cities, in a similar vein to what occurred with Cnoc and Adhmaid leadership during the founding of the Kingdom of Caenamor.

Wybert returned to a nation that truly loved him. He was celebrated for years following the War of the False Prophecy.

He didn't take this universal love as complacency. He kept attending to the important aspects of kingship such as keeping the economy on a slight incline, protecting his people from bullywugs and bandits, and keeping good relations with the other Auveran nations.

Beyond that, his reign remained relatively peaceful for the next 15 years or so.

#### **The War of Six Tides (733 to 737 2E)**

During his peaceful reign, unprecedented events began to occur beneath the surface of the Chelmovian Ocean. The sahuagin groups of the Chelmovian Ocean began to unite and focus on intellectualism more than they ever had. Strangely, the koalinths and merrow groups of the Chelmovian Ocean began to follow similar patterns.

In the early 730s, these groups met and parlayed with each other. All three had long been enemies with the merfolk, the triton, the sea elves, the aldani, and the koalinths and so they had common ground. They resolved that if they formed an alliance it would be mighty, however, no alliance they formed would be able to defeat their long term enemies. However, the three groups still wished to use the might of their military as an alliance.

Knowing little of the surface world, they decided to assault the coasts and conquer all they could as an alliance that surface dwellers would call the Bloodtide Pact.

The Bloodtide Pact established a massive fortress city called Ghakk Vekkalla in the center of the Chelmovian Ocean. From there, they sent invading forces to the coasts of Sângele Regelui, the Kingdom of Caenamor, and Les Gens Des Marais.

The initial attacks were deadly, particularly in the coastal regions of Sângele Reguli. Despite the stationed marines in the Kingdom of Caenamor and Les Gens Des Marais, casualties were still high in both nations as well.

Wybert was enraged. He immediately sent an envoy to the president of Sângele Reguli, Ihrin Vedetă, asking for a meeting and then teleported to the city of King's Bay. From the city, he personally watched over the building of navy ships and the training of marine forces while he waited for the president of Sângele Reguli to meet with him. Fortunately, the president of Sângele Reguli arrived to meet with Wybert on the same day that the legendary Head of Parliament of Les Gens Des Marais, Madame Melissa Girardot, came to speak to Wybert.

The three leaders met when Madame Giradot walked into Wybert's office while he met with the president of Sângele Reguli against the advice of Wybert's right hand man.

To the surprise of everyone, the three of them hit it off near perfectly. By the time the three emerged, the nations formed a formal military and economic alliance called the Brineknight Alliance.

Les Gens Des Marais provided the alliance with high quality sailing and aquatic combat training, the Kingdom of Caenamor provided boats and weapons, and Sângele Reguli provided magic items and beasts for fighting in the ocean. Over a period of a year, which included intermittent battles with the Bloodtide Pact, one of the greatest fighting navies in history was forged. Despite his age, Wybert underwent training in oceanic combat like his soldiers.

In King's Bay, Wybert oversaw the crafting of his soon-to-be flagship, the King of Brine. It was a mighty, state of the art ship made from materials from the Feywild.

Before his first raid on a Bloodtide Pact fortress, a mighty trident made by a Dwarf of the Marmack Mountains arrived, an omen of good fortune to come. This omen proved correct, as the raid was a resounding success, proving that the Brineknight Alliance would be fruitful.

And it indeed would be. Over a period of four years, the Brineknight Alliance tore their way through any territory of the Chelmovian Ocean that the Bloodtide Pact had claimed. King Wybert was so prolific and talented in oceanic combat that the sailors and soldiers of Les Gens Des Marais began calling him Le Brise-Vagues or the Wave Breaker.

In the early summer, Ghakk Vekkalla was finally surrounded by Brineknight Alliance forces. Though the fighting was bloody and fierce, King Wybert led the Alliance to a hard earned victory, despite losing one of his eyes early in the fighting.

The war ended with the dissolution of the Brineknight Alliance and the destruction of the last fortress of the Bloodtide Pact.

Each leader of the Brineknight Alliance would return to high praise in their home countries, after years of fighting.

#### **The Reign of King Wybert Ainsworth Continued (737 to 766 2E)**

As stated previously, Wybert returned to heavy praise from the citizens of the Kingdom of Caenamor. They were grateful that those lost in the Bloodtide Pact raids were avenged, gladdened by the new alliance with Les Gens Des Marais, and ecstatic with the massive expansion in oversea trading due to the new ship-making prowess of King's Bay and the newly secured Chelmovian Ocean.

The next 29 years passed by in a fairly unremarkable manner. The economy continued to grow in a healthy manner thanks to the new methods of trade that resulted from the War of Six Tides.

Wybert maintained his military policies, keeping the army fresh by sending them to hunt bandits and overly aggressive bullywugs who invaded lizardfolk territory. Despite his age, it is believed that Wybert led such raids during moments of personal frustration as a way to blow off steam.

During this warless time, Wybert also was responsible for killing a ruthless red dragon that destroyed a city near Dair Láidir. In response, the city renamed the city after Wybert's father when they asked him what to rename the city.

He also spent much of his time establishing new military fortresses across the Kingdom of Caenamor. He established two fortresses in Sovershire, each named after the main royal families; Fort Ainsworth and Fort Julinmor. He established three fortresses in Portshire, each named after important military leaders; Fort Cynewulf, Fort Mysercough, and Fort Odilia. He established two fortresses in Ainsshire, each named after important military leaders; Fort Eideard and Fort Mercer.

The establishment of a final fortress in what is currently known as Wybershire, Fort Worland would strangely also fall on the same date as the first battle of the war that would result in the death of King Wybert Ainsworth.

#### **The War of the Fallen Kings (766 to 768 2E)**

The rise of the mighty but monstrous Mamercus Orcivius Rēx Vīs Lōrīca, the King of the Kingdom of Kaal Huukec, would mark the end of King Wybert.

After finding the Power Shard and having a mighty set of armor powered by it crafted, he began to imbue the legions of the Kaal Huukec with magical might.

With his legions empowered, he split his forces and three and set them off to invade. The first force to arrive attacked the Hermandad de Tres. The second force to arrive attacked the Minions of Iuz. But the third force, headed by Mamercus, foolishly attacked the neutral territory of Gobella.

King Wybert, who was already preparing for war after the first battles began in Hermandad de Tres, was outraged at the invasion of neutral territory.

He immediately marched a band of veteran soldiers up and down the Marmack Mountains and into Gobella, despite him being 81 years old. On the way, he met with the Knights of the Divine, one of whom was his youngest son, as well as the Republic of Ar Tarith.

His forces arrived to back up the armies of Sângele Reguli that were already mid battle. They helped turn the tide, which set the tone for the war to come.

Despite the fact that the hobgoblin legions were empowered by the Power Shard, they were still facing the united armies of Sângele Reguli, the Minions of Iuz, the Kingdom of Caenamor, the Republic of Ar Tarith, and the Hermandad de Tres, who formed a formal alliance called the United Nations of Auvera. The hobgoblin legions put up a decent fight but they were consistently pushed back out of territory and continued losing more land.

The border territories around the Kingdom of Kaal Huukec were shrunk and expanded over the course of two year, as the forces of the United Nations of Auvera tried to end the power hungry slavers. A deep rivalry between Wybert and Mamercus grew as a result. But they never clashed in battle during that time, purely out of coincidence.

Towards the end of the war, Wybert's son Laurence was slain by Mamercus in battle. Wybert was filled with rage and despair at the loss of his son. Wybert decided it was time to stop trying to end the Kingdom of the Kaal Huukec and instead focus on ending the war by killing Mamercus.

It was only a few battles later that their paths would finally cross.

In the battle of Gobella City, alone on a hilltop, Wybert looked over the battle. Mamercus, scouting over the battle with his armor's flight, noticed Wybert and attacked him.

Atop the hill Wybert and Mamercus battled. Those who oversaw the battle from a distance claim that the battle was a constant stalemate, despite the fact that one wore armor powered by the Power Shard. During the fighting, Wybert's trident, Wolfcarver, was split in two by Mamercus' magic hammer. However, the hammer was also destroyed in the process. The ensuing shockwave threw both warriors apart from each other. The top of the trident landed in the ground close to Mamercus and the rest of the haft landed near Wybert.

Wybert was the first to rise to his face and with a feral leap he sprung upon his enemy. As Wybert landed upon him, Mamercus drove the head of the trident through Wybert's chest. But Wybert did not fall immediately. As he began to bleed out, Wybert used the haft of his broken trident and his gauntleted hands to pull the Power Shard out of Mamercus' armor, despite Marmercus' struggling. With the Power Shard in his gauntleted hand, Wybert used his last seconds of life and the extra power flowing through him, to drive the haft through the forehead of Mamercus in a gruesome fashion.

With the last moments of his life, Wybert released the Power Shard back into the world and watched the sun set over a Gobella he knew he freed. For this, he earned his final title from the free goblins of Gobella. They called him Cath Varane Faal or the Slayer of the Red King.

#### **The Kingsheir Prophecy (768 2E)**

The day before Wybert's death, he sought the wisdom of Aaliyah Ardor, a goblin soothsayer and high priestess of Reine Jolie Et Puissante.

In exchange for a beautiful necklace given to Wybert by Madame Melissa Girardot, Aaliyah promised to consult Reine Jolie Et Puissante and ask for a weakness in the hobgoblin king. It is said that after connecting with Reine Jolie Et Puissante and Wybert Ainsworth, Aaliyah inscribed the Kingsblood Prophecy upon a canvas in the finest paint she owned.

The text below is the text of said prophecy: "Tomorrow day, the Crowned Dragon shall meet with the Red King upon a hill that towers above all. The warriors will strike even 'til the pillar of the Wave Breaker is split in two. With it's haft, the sliver of crimson must be severed lest the Power Cuirass reign over Auvera. Should the One Eyed King emerge victorious, his lineage shall reign eternally, as long as a child of raven hair becomes the monarch's heir."

The canvas this prophecy was inscribed upon was purchased by Wybert and preserved in his war tent. After his death, it was recovered and sent to Belcrona. It was hung up within the throne room of Castle Sunfall and has remained there since then.