Enga History of Holl Timeline
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History of Holl

  • 0 BB


    The Breaking
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  • 338 AB


    Founding of Holl
    Founding

    The village of Holl was founded by refuges from a fire giant incursion far to the south. The founders were at sea for more than 3 months searching for a safe haven.

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    Holl
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    Holl
  • 381 AB


    Raids to the South.
    Military action

    Longships from Holl set off once more to the ocean to raid coastal villages to the South.

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    Holl
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    Holl
  • 428 AB


    Establishment of the Jarldom of Holl
    Founding

    The ruling Jarl of Holl (Aslak Tostisson) subdues 4 neighboring villages (Osta, Hita, Lofot, Brekka) into one Jarldom through military might.

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    Holl
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    Holl
  • 448 AB


    Raids to the North.
    Military action

    Raids begin toward the North as well as the South.

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    Holl
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    Holl
  • 571 AB

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    The Drangar War Begins
    Military action

    The neighboring Jarldom of Drangar launched a surprise attack on the Jarldom in spring of this year against Osta.

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    Holl
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  • 571 AB

    7

    The Drangar War cont.
    Military action

    Holl’s Jarl calls up his warriors and launches a fleet of 30 ships to attack the Jarldom of Drangar to the south.

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    Holl
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    Holl
  • 571 AB

    9

    The Drangar War cont.
    Military action

    The Jarl of Holl has subdued 5 of the 6 villages (Buland, Leira, Grimsey, Hafr, Skaney) in the Jarldom of Drangar and begins preparations to attack Drangar itself.

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    Holl
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  • 571 AB

    10

    The Drangar War Ends
    Military action

    The village of Drangar is subdued and the ruling Jarl ( Ufi Grimarsson) is executed by blood-eagle. The village of Drangar is added to the Jarldom of Holl. The children of the executed Jarl Grimarsson are brought back to Holl and raised as the Jarls own.

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    Holl
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  • 622 AB


    The Great Pact is Formed
    Diplomatic action

    The Godholme at Skali summons the Jarls to form the Great Pact. The Pacts purpose is to protect all the Jarl lands from far south Fire Giant incursions. Each Jarl agrees to supply warriors to fight should the Godsholme require it. It is the first pact of its kind since the Breaking just over 600 years prior.

  • 722 AB


    Erik Frode becomes Jarl.
    Political event

    Erik Frode slays Cnut Erikson in ritual combat to become new Jarl.

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    Holl
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    Erik Frode
  • 723 AB

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    Defeat of Kobold Incursion at Havenrock
    Military action

    Jarl Frode leads men to defeat a Kobold incursion and attacks against the nearby gnome village of Havenrock. Havenrock joins Jarl Frode's Jarldom as a result.

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    Havenrock
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    Erik Frode
  • 725 AB


    Raiding to the Spine Coast
    Military action

    Spring raids in this year for the first time cross the narrow ocean and raid along the “Spine Coast”.

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    Holl
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    Holl
  • 725 AB

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    725 AB

    26 /12

    Havenrock Disaster at Yule
    Military action

    Villagers from Holl help Havenrock defeat ███████ and save Havenrock villagers.

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    Holl
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    Yule
  • 732 AB


    Holl sends warriors in defense of the Pact
    Military action

    The Godsholme sends a call for aid of a Jarldom far to the south being attacked by a Fire Giant army. Holl sends it most heroic warriors to aid the defense of the Pact. Few return in the years that follow. Among those that never returned were the Yule Night heroes .

  • 737 AB


    Birger Gangestad becomes Jarl.
    Political event

    Birger Gangestad slays Jarl Erik Frode in ritual combat. The combat started as a difference of opinion, and escalated to heated words. Birger then challenged the Jarl. The combat was long, and both men were matched evenly, but Birger Gangestad eventually won and slew the old Jarl.

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    Holl
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    Birger Gangestad