Mercenaries fail to capture the Grand Duke of Rohsk. Heroic ride of Finlay Epps, leading to the creation of the GDPS.
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History of the Grand Ducal Postal Service of Rohsk
A comprehensive overview of the main events that gave rise to the creation, expansion and downfall of the Grand Ducal Postal Service.
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28th of April, 1156
The incident at Aren Forest
Political event -
19th of December, 1156
Creation of the Grand Ducal Postal Service
FoundingThe GDPS is founded and housed in the Grand Duke's estate.
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5/6 - 28/11, 1160
Construction of the Main Postal Hall
Construction beginning/end -
9th of January, 1162
Clerks join the GDPS
Financial EventThe Head Postmaster of the GDPS begins hiring clerks to work directly for the GDPS. Creation of the Master of Clerks position.
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16th of August, 1163
Launch of the Grand Ducal Postal Road Initiative
Military actionAppointment of Ryle Fernash as Head Postmaster. Launch of the GDPR initiative to curb robberies and murders of couriers on the roads of Rohsk.
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7th of March, 1164
Death of Finlay Epps
Life, DeathFirst Head Courier of the GDPS, Finlay Epps, dies unexpectedly.
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12th of November, 1173
The Disaster of Braedon
Disaster / DestructionFire breaks out in Braedon. Three quarters of the city burns down, including the local postal hall. Twenty-one couriers and fourteen clerks die in the fire.
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February, 1174
Reopening of the Braedon branch
FoundingThe GDPS resumes their activities in Braedon.
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July, 1184
Infiltration of the GDPS by the Order of the Black Seal
Criminal Activity -
May - July, 1188
Excavation of the Black Room
Construction beginning/endThe Order of the Black Seal moves their main base of operations to the Black Room, excavated underneath the Main Postal Hall in Risha.
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October, 1192
Purge of the GDPS
Military actionThe Grand Duke of Rohsk orders an investigation into the Order of the Black Seal's activity. Bailiffs start unravelling the Order's network.
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February, 1193
End of the Grand Ducal Postal Service
DisbandmentThe bailiffs raid the GDPS postal halls. Most members of the Order of the Black Seal are arrested, tried, and executed. The GDPS is disbanded.
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23rd of April, 1193
Execution of Belonos Orlion, last Head Postmaster of the GDPS
Life, Death