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Aurelia

The mighty Aurelian Kingdom dominates the northeastern part of the Dagadean continent. It is both a military and political power, but lacks substantial cultural influence. It is the rival power to Noromaeni Empire. It as founded 700 years ago by the ancient hero Auren. It defeated the dominant power of the Thanorus Theocracy several hundred years and has slowly taken their place as the premier power on Dagadae. Aurelia has a strong national religion that is a unifying force for the common people of the country, and the king comes from a line chosen by the gods to strengthen legitimacy; all Aurelian kings come from the line of Auren.

Structure

i. King (Rocan Aurel)   ii. Court of nobles   1. Each noble family oversees one element of the infrastructure of the nation, and has a province over which they rule.   a. Military (The House of Aurel)   i. This is the line of kings, ultimately the military is loyal to the king alone, this enables the king to maintain power over the noble houses   b. Agriculture (The House of Sylwulf)   c. Foreign Relations (The House of Fercwin)   d. Commerce (The House of Sigfortin)   e. Magic (The House of Acthured)   f. Administration (The House of Brytred)   ii. Knights and Officers   iii. Low level government officials and craftsmen   iv. farmers and laborers

Culture

Public Agenda

To spread the power of the line of Auren and the one true religion worshiping the 9 Divines and their children.

Assets

The nation is known for its mineral and lumber exports, of which it has plenty. The king can call upon 500,000 soldiers on active duty, and another 100,000 on reserve. The country has state of the art military schools and the top generals in Dagadae. The nation is highly fortified upon its woodland border, and a wall that runs the entire length of the Talun Forest is in construction.

Territories

The country is divided into 7 provinces, and each province is controlled by one of the nobles from the council of 7. The king presides over each territory, and the noble houses interact with one another pretty extensively, as each house has a specific specialty. The borders of the Nation extend from the coast of the Westerwyn peninsula and the Byrion ocean to the eastern edges of the Talun Forest.

Military

Each legion has about 5,500 men. The legion is subdivided into ten units called cohorts. Nine of the cohorts have 480 soldiers. The cohorts are subdivided into six companies, of about 80 men each. Each company is commanded by a Common Commander. Each company also has a Guard Master, a Standard Bearer, a Signalier, and an Common Officer. The Guard Master got 1½ pay, and was in control of guard duties. The Standard-Bearer also kept track of pay and expenses and received double pay. The Signalier was a hornblower. The Common Officer was a backup if the Common Commander fell, and helped with the training of the century. The legion also has about 10 Arathan Dragoons, who were used as scouts. Magicians are used most often in medical capacities and hiding the legion while it is on the march, and a legion often has 10 magicians fulfilling various roles. Each legion also had an Pack Leader and several ranking officers, as well as a Noble Commander. The Pack Leader carried the wolf head, the standard of the entire legion. Much superstition is attached to the wolf head, and if it is lost, the entire legion might be disbanded. The legion carries other standards as well, such as an image of the king, the legionary symbol, and special flags that are used when detachments of the legion are sent away. The Noble Commander is an officer appointed by the king and commanded the legion with a great deal of help from his Common Commanders and the quartermaster. The primary god worshiped by soldiers of the legion is Taranis: God of War and his likeness is often painted on shields and made into standards to take into battle. The air cav units usually worship Lugus: God of the Eternal Blue Sky, for it was his skies in which they rode. Magicians worship Mackah, Goddess of Magic and Wisdom as a general rule and a host of other gods. The religious differences amongst the different parts of the legion cause rivalry, but unit cohesion is always upheld. magical artillery and siege weapons are used, but rarely, unless the hostile force is expected to have substantial defenses that will need to be breached. Cavalry is usually pulled from the western provinces. 120 light cavalry and 80 heavy cavalrymen are attached to the legion, but kept in a separate camp. They tend to have a more aristocratic demographic and worship Dagda as their battle muse.

Technological Level

Advances in industrial and magical technology has increased under king Rocan, but the country is known more for their military tradition. Military prowess is prioritized over scientific advancement and magic is strictly regulated by the state, stifling innovation. After the Battle of Thanoran Extinction , the stigma of evil sorcerers increased in the minds of the people of Aurelia. While magic is not illegal and is not viewed with open hostility, the common people view it with suspicion. The nation has the common technologies associated with the medieval point in world history.

Religion

The country worships most of the gods, with worship of some gods being banned. The worship of Izukah, Tuatha, and Basa. Aurelians don't really have a name for their religion, and if you were ask one what it is the would most likely respond with simply, "I just worship the gods." The religion of the country is overseen the by Pontifex of the Chantry of the Divine Founder. The Chantry resides in the capital and contains the lead priests for each of the gods. Temples for the various gods are peppered throughout the country and worship takes place at local shrines and temples.   In 611 E.M the Atrean Revelations changed the country's stance on religion and reformed the religion of the nation. Previous to the revelations of the prophetess Atrea, the country had no official religion and simply worshiped the traditional pantheon of 12 gods and goddesses. However, after the Atrean Revelations, the royals were told of the truth by the prophetess Atrea. She wrote down her revelations from the gods on scrolls and immediately began preaching in the small town of Gretas. From there the religion spread to the capital of Aurelia and the prophetess was brought before the Council of 7 to spread the truth about the gods. The king was enraptured by this tale and converted on the spot; the official religion of the country followed suit.   Not even a full year later the king ordered that all heretics of the old pagan religion be put to the torch. During the Night of Flaming Tears the king sent out a decree that all worship of the Devil Triumdeorate was labelled as heresy and punishable by burning. During the night a national effort was put into place by the Council of 7 and all across the country the priests and temples of the 3 illicit gods were put to the torch. Mob violence against individuals associated with those gods was encouraged.   The chantry has lost power over time, and while they have considerable influence amongst the landless commoners, the nobility see them as a threat to their power. King Rocan has decreased the power of chantry in the last few decades.

Foreign Relations

The House of Fercwin trains diplomats and is responsible for negotiating with foreign powers. The country is not known for its strong diplomatic prowess, but is given respect for its military power. It has strained relations with neighboring countries, but it is not a warmonger. Aurelia has strained relations with the Noromaeni Empire empire to the south. Relations with other neighboring countries is relatively peaceful.  

Agriculture & Industry

Agriculture in the country is managed by the house of Sylwulf. The west is primary location of the large farms and plantations of Aurelia. The craftsmen and specialty workers tend to flock to the cities, while unskilled labor works on large plantations, and smaller farms pepper the western landscape. The east is a massive source of lumber and other raw materials are acquired in the mountains to the south on the border with the Noromaeni Empire.

Trade & Transport

Trade and foreign relations for the country are handled by the House of Fercwin. The land exports are taken through the Talun forest. Most exports are taken by ship through the ports on the coast.

Education

The nobility is extensively educated and sent to the best schools, but the plebs are generally only basically educated. Access to education is available to all in law, but in practice a generous donation to a school or family connection is needed. In 926 E.M. King Oren hoped to better strengthen the common people through education and made it legal for commoners to pursue education at the same schools as nobles. He also required that the schools take the applications of all and evaluate them based on merit, not familial connections. While some schools and universities are more understanding of King Oren's vision, the majority are corrupt.

Infrastructure

The country has an extensive road system, and sanitation systems exist in the richer areas of the major cities, but sewage is not a priority in the other areas of major cities. sewage systems are non existent in smaller villages and cities. The borders of the country are defended by an extensive castle and outpost system.

Mythology & Lore

The gods were always there and they hold eternal dominion over all creation. Creation and the high races were begot by the gods and molded by their divine power. They once walked amongst the high races, but the founder told the first settlers of Flurean that the gods went silent due to the sinfulness of the high races. Before the gods receded from the mortal plane, they elected Auren to be their champion, and tasked his line with subduing Durannun. Once that great task has been accomplished the gods shall return in splendor and glory.   Once we were ignorant, and even the founder was deceived. Auren believed that there were 12 gods and they were all equally deserving of praise, but the the three deceivers had masqueraded as divine gods. The demons Tuatha, Izukah, and Basa deceived the mortal races for hundreds of years, but thank the 9 that the great prophetess, rest upon her spirit, removed the veil from our eyes in 611 E.M. The Devil Triumdeorate, the great deceivers, plotted and planned to destroy the gods and their creations for thousands of years. Izukah and Tuatha conceived the monsters that now plague our world, and their unholy union is the origin of all beasts of darkness that feast upon the flesh of the high races. Tuatha and Basa, the goddess of plagues and death, used unholy blood magic to create disease and all the ailments that haunt the high races. Their evil did not stop there, for they soon began to walk amongst the mortals and lie with them. These unions created evil creatures that feasted upon the blood of the high races. Auren was tasked by the god Dagda to slay these monsters, and upon his success he was granted a place at his side and ascended in 336 E.M. The divine mission of the line of Auren still stands, and it is the will of the 9 that they rule and subdue all of Durannun. atural creatures and to dominate Durannun so that the holy mission of the gods might be carried out.

Divine Origins

Auren was a son of Dagda, the god of all that is on land, and he was the Divine Founder of the great Aurelian Kingdom. He was chosen by divine providence to be the hero of the gods: to combat all the evil creatures in the world, to spread the truth of gods and their power to the four corners of Durannun, and to destroy the treacherous ones who worship the demon king and queen. He is the founder and hero of the Aurelian Kingdom, and the kings trace their family line directly to him. The line of the Pontifex is from the first follower of Auren, Imreas.   The Atrean Revelations ushered Aurelia into the age of the enlightened spirit. The prophetess Atrea, rest upon her spirit, began speaking of the deception of the demon lords of darkness in the town of Gretas. Her word spread so quickly that she was summoned by King Arathas and the council of 6 nobles. She preached the truth of the three deceivers, and in his wisdom the king perceived the truth in her words. Aurelian Paganism became the official religion of the kingdom and the temples to the devils were torn down during Night of Flaming Tears.

Cosmological Views

The 9 gods of the pantheon hold dominion over all life in the world and are the divine overseers of creation. The Devil Triumdeorate live in the plane of darkness underneath of the earthen domain of Dagda: God of the Hard Earth. They live in a realm of monsters and lesser demons, the three deceivers are constantly looking to destroy the creation of their hated enemy the gods.   The high races live on the mortal plane, it is here that the reality known to the high races was forged. The Plane of Divinity is where the gods reside, watching over all creation and fighting back the incursions of the devil lords into the mortal plane. The Plane of Darkness is where the monsters slumber, waiting to break through into the Plane of Mortals. The Devil Triumdeorate live here in shame and exile, reviled by the gods, plotting the downfall of the gods and high races.

Tenets of Faith

1. Thou shalt observe and obey all words of the Divine Founder 2. Thou shalt not steal, murder, nor love another man's wife 3. All that worship demons shall be put to the torch 4. Thou shalt give 15% of thine earnings to the temples of the divine 5. All shalt love the 10 divine gods with all their power 6. All believers have equal protection under holy law 7. Honor the Head of thine house, like the gods honor their king   Also   Auren's Code of Laws

Ethics

The average follower of Aurelian Paganism is expected to pay their alms to their local temple and attend monthly gatherings to worship the gods. The Salari wield considerable influence in the towns they reside in, and have no problem using their influence to shame those who do not worship the gods or pay alms to the temple. Followers are expected to respect their salari, treat those who worship the 10 as brothers and sisters, and to set themselves against all who worship the Devil Triumdeorate.

Worship

During the ides of each month the salari bring followers together to chant prayers to different gods of the pantheon: takes place in a shrine of earth, week two takes places in the open air, week three takes place in the a water shrine, and week four takes place in a fire shrine. During times of war the shrine of war is opened and worship takes place there.

Priesthood

The religion is led by the Pontifex, who lives in the capital, and he is the direct descendant of Auren's first follower, Imreas. Only descendants of Imreas are aloud to hold the office. He is the head of the Chantry of the Divine Founder. The Pontifex lives in the royal palace of the line of Auren, just as Imreas was the first welcomed into the household of Auren, so too is the Pontifex the first to be honored amongst the nobles. The house of Imreas holds no governmental power, but they hold significant power over the policies and influence of the Chantry of the Divine Founder.   Regular priests, called salari, are appointed by the Chantry of the Divine Founder. They are taken into the chantry as young men and women and raised to be priests of the true way. It is a great honor to have one's child selected to study under the priests of the chantry, and nobles will often pay great "offerings" to the Chantry to ensure their child gets the best teachers and becomes a salari. Once a priest is brought into the Chantry, they are then schooled for 6 years in history and religious tradition. After their training, they are then assigned to a temple in a location of the Chantry's choosing, and are tasked with leading their temple in worship and making sacrifices to the god of that temple.

Political Influence & Intrigue

The Pontifex is loyal to the king and gods only, and lives in a wing of the palace in order to be close to the king. He is a trusted adviser on religious matters but is still under the authority of the king, as the king is the descendant of Auren.

Sects

Old Paganism (heretical) -Those who ascribe to the old paganism of the time before the Atrean Revelations still worship Izukah, Basa, and Tuatha. The worship of the 3 "devils" is forbidden and, if it is discovered that someone worships them, the offending party is brought to the center of whatever town they live in and burned alive.

Fear the Wolf

300 E.M. - 1001 E.M.

Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Training Level
Professional
Veterancy Level
Experienced
Demonym
Aurelian
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Market economy
Major Exports
Ships and lumber
Major Imports
Art, literature, and luxury items such as wine and truffles. The country produces mostly raw materials, with the exception of their weapons of war, and so their economy is dependent on foreign imports for luxury items.
Legislative Body
The king rules absolutely, but the heads of the noble houses advise the king in the capital Flurean. The King is responsible for approving and decreeing laws, being supreme commander of the military, and running the Noble Council. The Council of 7 is a collection of the 6 noble households' patriarchs and the king himself. The other 6 members of the council are allowed to draft laws and regulation for the king that have to do with national policy. The 6 noble patriarchs are in charge of law and order within their provinces, but are subject to oversight by the king. Any member of the council may call a meeting and the noble heads are required to attend, but the king may excuse himself if he is dealing with matters of state.
Judicial Body
The law of the king is enforced by roaming Justicars of Ardred, but in cities the prophets from the temple of Ardred: God of Justice preside over the courts within their temples. If a justicar cannot decide a verdict for the case in whatever town he might be in, then he can order those involved to attend a formal hearing at a temple of Ardred. The head priest for Ardred in the Chantry of the Divine Founder is the supreme judge in all legal matters and enforces Auren's Code of Laws.
Official State Religion
Aurelian Paganism
Location
Flurean

Articles under Aurelia

Arathan Dragoons
Military Formation | Apr 17, 2020
Aurelian Ministry of Magic
Organization | Apr 5, 2020

After the Reticence

0 E.E. and beyond

The year 300E.M. was the last year the gods made direct contact with mortals.

  • 300 E.M.

    30 /5
    Auren Founds Flurean
    Founding

    It was on this day that Auren was led by Dagda to a place from which his children would rule all of Dagadae. Auren faithfully followed the instructions of Dagda and built the city Flurean, named after his wife who had died on his journey to this promised land.

  • 304 E.M.

    Assimilation of the Imrean Tribes
    Population Migration / Travel

    During the wars of expansion Auren came upon a small merchant peoples to the north and their leader Imreas, seeing that the gods favored Auren, pledged his loyalty to the Divine Founder.

  • 309 E.M.

    319 E.M.

    Wars of Expansion
    Military action

    For 15 years the gods blessed Auren and his family as they accrued followers and made war against their neighbors to expand their territory

  • 320 E.M.

    Consolidation of the Aurelian Kingdom
    Political event

    After being at war for ten long years, King Auren decided that the territory north of the Rulian river was enough conquest for his life time and that he should set about establishing a blood line and a holy place to worship his gods.

  • 321 E.M.

    Founding of the Chantry of the Divine Founder
    Founding

    Auren was getting old, but he wanted there to be a way for his people to connect to the gods that had delivered into their hands them the nations around them. He created the chantry and wrote Auren's Code.

  • 324 E.M.

    Birth of Alerian
    Life, Birth

    Auren finally had an heir from one of his wives. Thus the blood line of Auren began to rule in the kingdom.

  • 336 E.M.

    43 /4
    Ascension of the Divine Founder
    Life, Supernatural

    The gods loved Auren too much to see him dragged to the underworld by the demon queen of death and so the gods granted him divinity. Dagda claimed his soul, as he was the creator of man, and so Auren went to serve at the side of the god for eternity.

  • 344 E.M.

    Crowning of Alerian
    Political event

    The young Alerian, son of Auren, becomes king.

  • 354 E.M.

    361 E.M.

    The Second War of Expansion
    Military action

    Aurelia had prospered under Alerian, but he yearned to expand the power and influence of his kingdom, and so the second war of expansion began.

  • 355 E.M.

    Birth of Fuleran and Merlus
    Life, Birth

    Birth of twin boys to the king Alerian.

  • 364 E.M.

    Consolidation of the Western Coast
    Military action

    Alerian conquered the lands from the Rulian to the western shores of Dagadae.

  • 386 E.M.

    Death of Alerian
    Life, Death

    The second king died after having strengthened the Chantry of the Divine Founder and strengthened the power of the kingdom

  • 387 E.M.

    389 E.M.

    The Aurelian Civil War
    Military action

    The sons of Alerian both claimed the throne of Aurelia and a war between the two factions followed.

  • 390 E.M.

    Invasion of the Normaeni Empire
    Disaster / Destruction

    During the civil war and division within the nation, the southern Normaeni Empire took the opportunity and invaded.

  • 393 E.M.

    482 E.M.

    Occupation by the Noromaeni Empire
    Disbandment

    The Aurelian kings were brought low and the country occupied by the Noromaeni for nearly 100 years, but the son of Merlus was born unknown to the Noromaeni and so hope remained.

  • 479 E.M.

    482 E.M.

    Merculan Rebellion
    Revolution

    The grandson of Merlus, Atreus the Avenger, grew to maturity in secret and when the time was right sparked a rebellion in the city of Merculus and began a guerrilla war against the occupying force.

  • 481 E.M.

    City of Reme Founded
    Founding

    Atreus fled to the Talun forest and on the banks of Duran Lake he established a small military town of his soldiers and their families.

  • 482 E.M.

    Atreus the Avenger Crowned King
    Political event

    After several years of brutal hit and run warfare, the Noromaeni could no longer afford to hold the territory of Aurelia and pulled back to their lands in the south. Atreus the Avenger was crowned king and the blood line of Auren was reestablished on the throne.

  • 489 E.M.

    Land between the Rulian and the Duran Rivers Annexed
    Diplomatic action

    After much communication and cultural exchange with the tribes in the forest, the people there pledged loyalty to King Atreus and asked to join the Aurelian Kingdom.

  • 493 E.M.

    Birth of Remus
    Life, Birth

    Atreus the Avenger was given an heir by his wife.

  • 513 E.M.

    Birth of Imras
    Life, Birth

    Imras was born to Hesta, wife of Remus.

  • 523 E.M.

    Death of Atreus the Avenger
    Life, Death

    The mighty avenger passes in his sleep, having done a good work in life, he was rewarded in death.

  • 523 E.M.

    Crowning of Remus the Savage
    Political event

    The despised despot Remus the Savage came to power. He is said to have challenged the trickster goddess Izukah to a game of wits and after he was defeated she cursed him with madness.

  • 532 E.M.

    3
    Remus Assassinated by His Son
    Criminal Activity

    Imras, son of Remus, smothered his father in his sleep and became king of Aurelia.

  • 532 E.M.

    4
    Imras Crowned King
    Political event

    Imras the Ruthless is crowned king.

  • 533 E.M.

    545 E.M.

    Third War of Expansion
    Military action

    Modern political borders of Aurelia established.

  • 539 E.M.

    541 E.M.

    The Great Noble Purge
    Disaster / Destruction

    Imras, out of fear of assassination, purged all the major noble houses in Aurelia and established the court of seven noble houses.

  • 549 E.M.

    Death of Imras
    Life, Failure / Mishap

    Imras was killed when he was thrown from his horse during a beast hunt.

  • 550 E.M.

    Dardan Crowned King
    Political event

    Imras had killed his own children out of paranoia and so his brother became king upon his death

  • 569 E.M.

    Birth of Arathas
    Life, Birth

    Arathas was born to Dioma, wife of Dardan

  • 572 E.M.

    4
    Dardan requires Magicians to register with the state
    Political event

    King Dardan decided that magic was far too powerful to be allowed to run free unchecked. All magicians were required to register with the local branch of the ministry of magic and have papers proving their registration with them at all times.

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    Aurelian Ministry of Magic
  • 599 E.M.

    Death of Dardan
    Life, Death

    Dardan led a quiet life and led the kingdom in a period of peace, he passed quietly in his sleep.

  • 600 E.M.

    Arathas Crowned King
    Political event

    Arathas became king of Aurelia

  • 604 E.M.

    First Contact with Thanoran Theocracy
    Diplomatic action

    King Arathas makes the first diplomatic contract with the Thanoran Theocracy.

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  • 604 E.M.

    3
    Trade Talks Begin with the Thanoran Theocracy
    Diplomatic action

    The King initiated trade talks between the representative from the Thanoran Theocracy and the head of the Fercwin household

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  • 606 E.M.

    5
    Aurelian Spies Discovered by the Thanoran Theocracy
    Diplomatic action

    Spies sent by King Arathas were discovered in the Thanoran Theocracy.

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  • 608 E.M.

    Opening of Country to Other Races
    Cultural event

    Previously, the country of Aurelia had been a human kingdom exclusively, but through the interaction with the Thanorus Theocracy the king seeks out new powers and technologies from other countries.

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  • 609 E.M.

    Noromaeni embassy established in Flurean
    Diplomatic action

    In an attempt to foster better relations between the two nations, King Arathas had a Noromaeni embassy built in Flurean.

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  • 611 E.M.

    The Atrean Revelations
    Religious event

    Atrea, the great priestess, was given revelations by the gods as to the truth of the divine beings. She wrote a complete history of the gods and shaped modern Aurelian paganism.

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    Aurelian Paganism
  • 612 E.M.

    Night of Flaming Tears
    Disbandment

    The King issued that all priests and temples dedicated to Izukah, Tuatha, and Basa were to be put to the torch.

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  • 616 E.M.

    King Arathas Denounces the Thanoran Theocracy for Heretical Worship of the Devil Triumdeorate
    Political event

    It is discovered that the Thanoran Theocracy worships the Devil Triumdeorate as supreme deities above all others.

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  • 616 E.M.

    3
    Arathas discovers that the Thanoran Theocracy has a sliver of the beochtoril
    Discovery, Exploration

    King Arathas discovered that the Thanoran Theocracy had a sliver of the legendary stone of power, the Beochtoril.

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  • 617 E.M.

    1
    King Arathas launches a Holy war against the Thanoran Theocracy
    Military action

    The king coveted the power of the beochtoril and the advanced technology of his neighbors and so he launched the legions into a full invasion of the Thanoran Theocracy.

  • 617 E.M.

    2
    812 E.M.

    /3
    The War of Revelation
    Military action

    The war that would result in the total destruction of the Thanoran Theocracy and the crippling of the Aurelian Kingdom.

  • 620 E.M.

    3
    Birth Ardredi
    Life, Birth

    The birth of the future king Ardredi.

  • 646 E.M.

    5
    Death of Arathas the Holy
    Life, Death

    The king that ushered in a true religious awakening and began the holy war against the heretics died while bravely leading his men to victory in battle.

  • 646 E.M.

    50 /6
    Ardredi crowned King
    Political event

    Ardredi is crowned king, and promises to continue the holy war of his father against the heretics.

  • 649 E.M.

    35 /4
    Battle of Duran Lake
    Military action

    The heretic army used their ships without sails to move across Duran Lake and attempt to attack the city of Reme.

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  • 667 E.M.

    4 /4
    Birth of Atreus I
    Life, Birth

    Birth of the son of Ardredi that would gain the crown.

  • 669 E.M.

    56 /2
    The siege of Reme
    Military action

    The heretic army successfully surrounded the city and laid siege. The second attempt to take the city of Reme was not successful, but the enemy got closer to taking the city each passing year.

  • 674 E.M.

    Death of Ardredi
    Life, Death

    During the Sack of Reme the king was killed in battle upon the walls of the city.

  • 674 E.M.

    4 /1
    The Sack of Reme
    Military action

    The first Aurealian city to fall. Aurelia had been defending on the northern front and advancing into enemy territory to south with mixed success. However, the enemy was finally able to gain entry to the city through a concerted effort by the magicians of the enemy force.

  • 674 E.M.

    5
    Stewart from the House of Brytred given temporary power
    Political event

    Since the prince was too young to take power a stewart was appointed from the noble house of Brytred to hold power until Atreus I could take power.

  • 686 E.M.

    Atreus I is given the crown
    Political event

    King Atreus I became king in the midst of some of the fiercest fighting of the war, and was unable to win any battles against the heretics. He would be the king to institute a policy of defense.

  • 695 E.M.

    14 /2
    territory between the Rulian and the Duran rivers lost
    Disaster / Destruction

    The territory east of the Rulian River was abandoned to shore up defenses and prepare for a counter attack.

  • 698 E.M.

    749 E.M.

    The Rulian Impasse
    Military action

    The defenses established along the banks of the Rulian were unable to be breached, and offensive actions across the Rulian were met little success. Both sides began to look for unconventional methods of war.

  • 729 E.M.

    55 /6
    Birth of Alerian II
    Life, Birth

  • 749 E.M.

    43 /2
    Death of King Atreus I
    Life, Death

    With the death of Atreus I, the policy on the war changed drastically.

  • 749 E.M.

    60 /6
    Crowning of Alerian II
    Political event

    King Alerian II vows to defeat the Thanorus Theocracy at all cost.

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  • 750 E.M.

    Birth of Alerian III
    Life, Birth

    The king that would see the end of the War of Revelation was born.

  • 754 E.M.

    33 /3
    Salray the Elder Appointed Head of Ministry of Magic
    Miscellaneous

    Salray the Elder promises results to the ministry and is appointed to the position by the house of Acthured. He uses his research into a new form of magic to give him the edge.

  • 759 E.M.

    21 /2
    800 E.M.

    The Talun Forest Campaign
    Military action

    Alerian II initiated a new offensive campaign led by General Ornitian.

  • 759 E.M.

    54 /3
    Battle of the Wilds
    Military action

    The first battle of the campaign against the Thanorus Theocracy. The battle was the first decisive victory for the Aurelia in a hundred years.

  • 783 E.M.

    58 /6
    The Liberation of Reme
    Military action

    After long years of heretic ocupation, the city of Reme was retaken and the enemy pushed out of the city.

  • 784 E.M.

    Death of Alerian II
    Life, Death

    The death of the Reclaimer. He died of medical complication, but was the most successful and beloved in king in two generations.

  • 785 E.M.

    41 /4
    812 E.M.

    The Terminal Campaign
    Military action

    The final campaign of the The War of Revelation.

  • 795 E.M.

    50 /4
    Birth of Rocanor
    Political event

    Heir to Alerian III is born.

  • 800 E.M.

    41 /3
    Battle of the Duran River
    Military action

    The first successful incursion into the borders of the Thanorus Theocracy.

  • 812 E.M.

    817 E.M.

    time of destitution
    Disaster / Destruction

    The years following the Battle of Thanoran Extinction .

  • 812 E.M.

    40 /5
    General Eodras commences grand invasion of Thanoran Theocracy
    Military action

    General Eodras is commissioned to Supreme Commander of the Aurelian military and immediately commences a grand invasion planned by his predecessor.

  • 812 E.M.

    43 /5
    Battle of Thanoran Extinction
    Metaphysical / Paranormal event

    The total destruction of the Thenoran Theocracy  and the decimation of the Aurelian Military.

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  • 813 E.M.

    15 /2
    Expedition into Thanoran Territory
    Discovery, Exploration

    Expeditionary force sent into ThanoranTheocracy. No life was found anywhere in the country.

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  • 814 E.M.

    Blood Magic Deemed heresy and outlawed
    Life, Crime

    Blood magic outlawed and Salray the Elder disappeared. After he disappeared the 50 mages he had taught were found killed over the following weeks.

  • 814 E.M.

    25 /4
    Aurelian Economy Collapses
    Financial Event

    The stress of losing 90 percent of the Aurelian military caused a economic collapse and chaos throughout the major cities.

  • 817 E.M.

    11 /1
    Death of Alerian III
    Life, Death

    The king that led Aurelia to victory in the tail end of The War of Revelation died peacefully in his sleep.

  • 817 E.M.

    15 /5
    Rocanor Crowned King
    Political event

    Rocanor comes to power and works to stablize the economy and rebuild the military. Taxes increase and all citizens, without children and strong of body, are forced to serve 2 years in the military.

  • 820 E.M.

    24 /5
    Noromaeni Empire begins to settle in Old territory of Thanoran Theocracy
    Founding

    The Noromaeni Empire takes the opportunity to take territory while Aurelia is crippled militarily. Diplomatic ties keep the Noromaeni Empire from invading.

  • 828 E.M.

    46 /3
    Noromaeni Empire annexes all land south of the Rhaesa River
    Founding

    Noromaeni grew ever bolder as they annexed lands close to Aurelia.

  • 829 E.M.

    22 /1
    Rocanor Warns the Noromaeni to stop settling so close to aurelian borders
    Diplomatic action

    Aurelians begin to chafe under the incursions of the Normaeni into the territory that so much Aurelian blood was spilled for. Rocanor responds by sending an official denouncement of the Noromaeni expansion.

  • 837 E.M.

    60 /6
    Birth of Rothanc
    Life, Birth

    Rocand's wife gave birth to a healthy heir.

  • 840 E.M.

    39 /4
    The Noromaeni Betrayal
    Military action

    The Noromaeni took advantage of Aurelia's focus on inward reconstruction and restoration. The Noromaeni Fleet sailed around the Westerwyn Peninsula and attacked the Port of Imre.

  • 840 E.M.

    40 /5
    846 E.M.

    24 /6
    The 6 years war
    Diplomatic action

    A short war comprised of Aurelian forces playing defense for the majority of the war due to scarcity of resources.

  • 847 E.M.

    23 /4
    Assassination of King Rocanor
    Life, Death

    Noromaeni assassins, bitter with loss of the 6 years war, sent an assassin dressed as a concubine and the king was stabbed to death in his bedchambers.

  • 847 E.M.

    52 /5
    Crowning of King Rocanor's brother, Rocand
    Political event

    King Rocanor lost his 3 sons on the front of the 6 years war, and so when he died he left no heir. The king's brother was the next blood descendant of Auren, so he was crowned king.

  • 850 E.M.

    900 E.M.

    Aurelian Renewal
    Construction beginning/end

    A period of relative peace and prosperity in the Aurelian Kingdom. The nation began to return to martial and economic prominence on Dagadae and would become a much bigger player on the continental stage for the next century.

  • 865 E.M.

    Birth of Oren
    Life, Birth

    Oren the Conqueror would go on to be one of the most respected kings in Aurelian history.

  • 878 E.M.

    55 /5
    Death of King Rocand
    Life, Death

    King Rocand was a kind, albeit passive king, who maintained the nation and added little to it.

  • 878 E.M.

    60 /5
    Crowning of Rothanc
    Political event

    King Rothanc swore to keep the peace that his father had established and strengthen the nation.

  • 888 E.M.

    33 /3
    Death of King Rothanc
    Life, Death

    He died, very old and very drunk, having accomplished little in his kingship.

  • 888 E.M.

    45 /3
    Crowning of King Oren
    Political event

    Oren vowed that no longer would Aurelia sit and idly enjoy its prosperity, it was time to return to the military power of their forefathers.

  • 889 E.M.

    Restructuring of the Aurelian Legions
    Construction beginning/end

    The Aurelian legion was restructured and the Noble-commoner system was removed with a system of trained officers, merit based promotion for enlisted, and an NCO core.

  • 901 E.M.

    53 /6
    910 E.M.

    5 /6
    The Second Noromaeni War
    Military action

    The Invasion of Noromaeni territory to the south Rhaesa River--the territory that had once been held by the Thanorus Theocracy--.

  • 910 E.M.

    38 /1
    Battle of Olifon Plains
    Military action

    King Oren led the legions in a decisive battle against the Noromaeni military, dealing it a crippling blow that it has yet to recover from. This decisive battle ended hostility between the two nations and the Noromaeni territory south of the Rhaesa River.

  • 910 E.M.

    49 /4
    Birth of Oren II
    Life, Birth

    Oren II born to King Oren.

  • 919 E.M.

    925 E.M.

    Reclamation of ancient thanoran lands
    Expedition

    The wilds east of the Rulian and North of the Rheasa, land that had been left infested by monsters and poisoned by magic since the Battle of Thanoran Extinction was brought mostly under the heel of Aurelian military supremacy.

  • 926 E.M.

    31 /4
    King Oren expands the rights of the peasant class
    Diplomatic action

    Commoners are allowed limited freedom of religion, ability to achieve government positions, and given freedom to pursue education.

  • 929 E.M.

    58 /4
    Succession of the nobility
    Revolution

    Nobles refuse to send homage to the king unless he strips the newly granted rights from the commoners.

  • 929 E.M.

    8 /5
    Aurelian Nobility brought to heel
    Civil action

    King Oren responds to the nobles peaceful rebellion by seizing the children of the heads of the noble households. This becomes policy for kings going forward, and the children of The noble households' patriarchs must live in the capital of Flurean.

  • 935 E.M.

    Mandatory service in the military for all citizens repealed
    Diplomatic action

    The power of the Aurelian military had expanded to the point where conscription was no longer necessary. King Oren, in his final act as king before his death, repealed the law.

  • 936 E.M.

    28 /3
    Death of King Oren
    Life, Death

    The greatest king for 200 years died of old age. He was seen as the people's champion and a warrior king to the soldiers under his command.

  • 936 E.M.

    40 /5
    Oren II crowned King
    Political event

    Oren II was crowned and vowed to explore the world and expand Aurelian influence to ancient contacts with other tribes across the Byrion Ocean.

  • 946 E.M.

    32 /6
    Birth of Rocan
    Life, Birth

    His highness King Rocan was born on this auspicious day.

  • 948 E.M.

    Explorers and diplomats sent out to make new trade and diplomatic connections
    Expedition

    Contacts with other nations across the ocean enabled the importation of luxury items to more people throughout the country, and the exportation of lumber and other goods to foreign nations brought in new wealth.

  • 950 E.M.

    Creation of Siegeball
    Cultural event

    The national pastime of Aurelia was created and became an official sport.

  • 956 E.M.

    6 /6
    Unregulated fighting outlawed
    Diplomatic action

    Unregulated fight clubs and gladitorial style fighting arenas were banned and outlawed. The Chantry of the Divine Founder denounced it as a celebration of chaos and therefore worship of the devil Izukah.

  • 966 E.M.

    Widespread Corruption discovered amongst the nobility
    Criminal Activity

    Corruption amongst the nobility had become egregious and several noble titles were taken from various nobles during the following inquiries.

  • 971 E.M.

    Ministry of Magic Convened to discuss the state of magical research in the country
    Gathering / Conference

    The Aurelian Ministry of Magic, led by house of Acthured, held a conference of magical officials and magical researchers to look for new innovation in the field of magical research.

  • 972 E.M.

    23 /3
    Death of Oren II
    Life, Death

    After a mostly uneventful reign, the king died in his sleep.

  • 972 E.M.

    60 /5
    King Rocan crowned
    Political event

    His illustrious highness was given kingship over us on this day.

  • 983 E.M.

    11 /1
    985 E.M.

    Pertian Revolution
    Revolution

    After being granted more rights, steadily over the decades, the common class decided it wanted a voice in government. A revolution swept through the country.

  • 985 E.M.

    30 /4
    Pertia Captured and executed
    Life, Death

    The rebel leader, Pertia, was finally found and publicly executed in Flurean.

  • 990 E.M.

    34 /4
    King Rocan Establishes a Royal legion
    Founding

    In the midst of growing disloyalty amongst the noble houses, the king commissions the creation of a legion of elite soldier, loyal to him and payed directly from his treasury.

  • 999 E.M.

    Outbreak of the Lacrimonic Plague in Imre
    Plague / Epidemic

    The Lacrimonic Plague broke out in Imre, just one year ago, and is currently being dealt with by the Noble Lord Regent of the city.

  • 1001 E.M.

    56 /3
    The Ascendance Incident
    Metaphysical / Paranormal event

    The criminal and blood mage Hatriax attempted to conduct a dark ritual. This ritual would have imbued him with unknown levels of power and his next move was unknown to the Aurelian government. Surprisingly our spies report that it was a group of outlaws, who at the time were being hunted due to a break in at the home of the Noble Lord Regent Sigfortin, managed to stop the blood mage. Stratus Skysworn, Meliodas Belialuin, Artegal Irishman, Whistling Feather, and Azulroth Meniar were able to defeat the terrorist Hatriax. There are also reports of a kenku flock being involved, but the Aurelian government was unable to acquire further intelligence on the matter.

  • 1001 E.M.

    57 /3
    Attempted Coup at Flurean
    Revolution

    The infamous assassin group, Order of the Black Sun, attempted to stage a coup against the Aurelian King Rocan Aurel. The assassins successfully infiltrated the palace, killing most of the royal legion present. The king was saved by Commandant Noral Acthured, who was visiting the king at the time, and several of his elite guards from one of his legions. The criminal leader of the guild, Shaden, was apprehended and thrown in the dungeons of the palace in Flurean under heavy guard.
  • 1001 E.M.

    5 /4
    Change of the Palace Guard
    Disbandment

    The royal legion was disbanded after their failure to protect the king effectively. For the protection of the king, Noral Acthured took charge of the king's protection detail. Acthured legionnaires were stationed at the palace to defend the king until further notice and the Order of the Black Sun threat was confirmed to be dealt with.

  • 1001 E.M.

    13 /5
    Noral Acthured Promoted to Grand Commandant
    Life, Career

    Noral Acthured was promoted by the king to Grand Commandant of the Acthured Province and granted control of the Acthured legions.

  • 1001 E.M.

    30 /5
    Night of Knives
    Revolution

    Grand Commandant Noral Acthured led a surprise attack on the capital of Flurean. Under the cover of darkness, the 12th and 14th legions attacked the capital of Flurean. The city was put under siege while a group of dragoons of the 14th legion took the Commandant quietly to the palace. The dragoons and the commandant proceeded to kill every man, woman, and child within the palace walls. After the king's body was thrown from the palace walls the demoralized loyalist legionnaires surrendered.

  • 1001 E.M.

    35 /5
    Evidence of Royal Family Blood Magic
    Political event

    Noral Acthured brings forth evidence that the royal family was worshiping Devil Triumdeorate and practicing blood magic on their servants. He has this information disseminated throughout Aurelia and claims that the line of Aurel has lost their divine right to rule bestowed by Dagda onto the Divine Founder.

  • 1001 E.M.

    48 /5
    Founding of the Aurelian Imperium
    Founding

    Noral Acthured claims the title of emperor and promises to rid the nation of the blood magic threat and those loyal to the traitorous king.

  • 1001 E.M.

    49 /5
    Outbreak of Aurelian Civil War
    Military action

    Loyalists declare the founding of the Imperium to be a heretical and illegal act. House Sylwulf, Acthured, Brytred, and Fercwin swear loyalty to the emperor and join the Imperium. House Aurel and Sigfortin stay loyal to the crown.

  • 1002 E.M.

    12 /3
    Shaden Aurelson appointed AIC of ISI
    Life, Career

    Shaden Aurelson is brought out of the dungeon of Flurean and pardoned for his crimes. The emperor then commends him for attempted to end the threat of the royals the year previous. For his knowledge and initiative he is promoted to the position of Agent in Charge of the Intelligence Service of the Imperium.

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Dúrannún
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Curse of the Forgotten
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West in Nations of Dagadae
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Telinok
Publication Date
4 Apr, 2020
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Last Update Date
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