The History of Jeharr

In the wake of the Ascendant War, the victorious Gods blessed their mortal champions, the Inheritor Species, and damned the shorter lived, Pestilent Species who were favored by the defeated Gods.

With the backing of the Gods of Order, the Mossix Empire takes full control over civilization the world over, controlling all of the continent of Akim'Dovear as well as the south of Tukarsh and the coastal regions along The Long Sea. The Mossix flourishes with riches from all of the known world coming into the Empire, technological progress slows due to the wide spread use of slave labor and magical gifts from the Gods.

Chieftain of the Astaraia tribe, Zacharias, claims to have witnessed evidence of the return of the chaotic Gods in the starry night sky. Zacharias unites the northeastern tribes in preparation for war with the Mossix.

Following the death of King Zacharias unity among the Pestilent Tribes fails and their leaders begin to in fight over the succession of Zacharias. The leaders of the Pestilent Tribes are unable to elect a successor and independent warlords divide northern Tukarsh. Zacharias' bloodline would continue but would never produce another capable leader like Zacharias.

In 5887 BBA, Estmenites, an accomplished Karshen historian and theologian devoted to the goddess Xihana, published what most historians agree is the the most important piece of literature in the Old World period, The Three Histories. This document provided a general history of the Pestilent Species since The Ascendant War, a history of the life and death of Zacharias the King of the Karshens, and a history of Scarfall. This document is credited with inspiring the reunification of the Pestilent States and starting the First Karshen War.

Following the Martyrdom of Saint Chovu, the population of Pestilent Species was incensed and driven to violence. Fueled by a lust for vengeance and ethnic pride, the Mortal named Thalsites led an incursion deep into Mossix territory on the The Primary Subcontinent. This marked the first time that large group of hostile soldiers had entered Mossix territory in 4000 years. The incursion led by Thalsites defeated the unprepared defenders with a lightning fast attack against the unwalled town of Haestone. By superior numbers, equipment, tactics and the element of surprise, Haestone was taken with little effort, all of its Pestilent slaves were freed, and every single one of the Inheritor inhabitants was killed in brutal, often torturous fashion. The quote that has become synonymous with the brutality of the massacre is accredited to Thalsites himself, "They who live long, ought to die long." The massacre took place over the course of a week.

Following the Eternal-Emperor's declaration of war, both the Karshen States and the Mossix Empire rushed to mobilize armies and to organize industry for wartime production. The Mossix struck first in an attack across the Long Sea to retake Trossend and establish a foothold on Tukarsh once again. While the Mossix forces under the command of Admiral Hakara enjoyed some initial victories, even recapturing the town of Trossend, the offensive quickly stalled as well organized, well equipped Karshen forces arrived. While Battle Magic historically gave Mossix forces the edge over any other army in open combat, Admiral Hakara found himself on the defensive as his mages fail to make a significant impact on the field. This is the first recorded instance of the Vocumos Effect in history and it would result in the offensive losing all momentum.

Armies of the Karshen States launch a large scale military invasion of Akim'Dovear, but face fierce resistance from the Mossix defenders. This series of invasions tests the ability of the relatively disunited Karshen States and results in minor defeats and pyrrhic victories for the Karshen invaders. With complete control of the Long Sea following the Battle of Scarrefour decades earlier, Karshen forces are easily able to retreat when necessary, prevent Mossix naval rearmament and raid Mossix coastal regions, driving much of the Mossix citizenry inland. Karshen forces also easily overwhelm most of the now isolated island territories of the Mossix Empire.

Two mensis before the 30th anniversary of the start of the First Karshen War, the Karshen States declare victory on Tukarsh and peace reigns on Jeharr once again. The Mossix Empire under Eternal-Emperor Etterhael, having been on the defensive for over two decades, accept this declaration of peace, legitimizing the position of the Karshen States.

Even the exact date and nature of the events of that day of love and war remain shrouded in mystery and legend. One thing is for certain, the course of history was altered then, at the shore of Empire's Cradle Bay.

The official recognition by the Creed of Rein in Ackramor of the ascension of Sanmarino Divederci, Sambucco Cavallo, First Shield of Ackramor, to the right hand of Rein, God of Integrity.

The beginning of the long death of the Ackramorian Empire as the world once knew it.