Common Historical Knowledge
Historic Knowledge Widely Known by the Inhabitants of Lyceia:
1,000 Years Ago (2485) – The Desecration: A cataclysmic event known as The Desecration began when Lyceia was invaded by demonic and devilish forces. At the time, the world was composed of multiple continents, home to thriving civilizations of humans and other humanoid races. The invasion plunged Lyceia into chaos, as competing factions of devils, demons, the armies of man, and the mechanized forces of Tempus Custodis—a brilliant wizard and former advisor to Felldoran’s king—fought for dominance. Allegiances were fluid, and betrayal often dictated the outcomes of battles. Ultimately, a fragile alliance between the devils and Tempus Custodis’s mechanized army, later known as the Overseers, led to the subjugation of all humanoid beings and the near-total annihilation of the demon forces. In the aftermath, Tempus used dark magics to fuse Lyceia’s continents into a single supercontinent. Claiming the northeastern third as his exclusive domain, he declared it forbidden to humanoids, while the remainder became the Old Empire in the west, ruled by the devils and populated by the shattered remnants of mankind. 900 Years Ago – The First Uprising: The remnants of Felldoran’s free peoples rose in rebellion against the devil-led government of the Old Empire, seeking to reclaim their freedom. However, their revolt was swiftly and brutally crushed within days, and nearly all native Felldorans were exterminated. This catastrophic defeat served as a grim warning, keeping the people subjugated for centuries. 150 Years Ago – The Imperial Civil War: Internal strife among the devil factions governing the Old Empire erupted into armed disputes, escalating into a full-scale civil war. To avoid their own casualties, the devils conscripted armies of men to fight on their behalf. Over time, the conflict led to the division of the Old Empire into the Northern and Southern Empires. For decades, the war devolved into a cold war, marked by assassinations, espionage, and propaganda. Amidst this chaos, humanity seized its chance. In a coordinated revolt known as The Night of Liberating Flames, humanoid forces launched simultaneous attacks on the capitals of both empires, reducing them to ashes. This sparked a revolution that spread rapidly, plunging the Old Empire into total anarchy. New factions rose and fell daily, with no clear end to the turmoil in sight. Within the Last 7-10 Years – The Borderlands: In search of safety and stability, many humanoids fled the imperial lands and migrated to the Borderlands. However, attempts to encroach upon Tempus Custodis’s Outlands were met with swift and lethal retaliation, with only one survivor spared to warn others. It became evident that settlements in the Borderlands were tolerated as long as their populations remained below a certain threshold. Any attempt to grow beyond this limit resulted in visits from the Overseers, who ruthlessly enforced the wizard’s decrees. 2 Years Ago – Whispers of Change: Rumors began to spread that Tempus Custodis had vanished. Small groups dared to venture into his domain, returning with extraordinary tales that defied belief. For the first time in generations, settlements pushed past Tempus’s population limits without consequence. For the people of Lyceia, a long-forgotten emotion began to stir: hope. As word of Tempus’s disappearance spread, adventurers, wanderers, and settlers began preparing to venture into the Outlands. Some dream of carving out new lives; others aspire to perform heroic deeds that will etch their names into history. Perhaps their efforts will spark a new dawn for mankind—one free from the shadows of tyranny and despair.
1,000 Years Ago (2485) – The Desecration: A cataclysmic event known as The Desecration began when Lyceia was invaded by demonic and devilish forces. At the time, the world was composed of multiple continents, home to thriving civilizations of humans and other humanoid races. The invasion plunged Lyceia into chaos, as competing factions of devils, demons, the armies of man, and the mechanized forces of Tempus Custodis—a brilliant wizard and former advisor to Felldoran’s king—fought for dominance. Allegiances were fluid, and betrayal often dictated the outcomes of battles. Ultimately, a fragile alliance between the devils and Tempus Custodis’s mechanized army, later known as the Overseers, led to the subjugation of all humanoid beings and the near-total annihilation of the demon forces. In the aftermath, Tempus used dark magics to fuse Lyceia’s continents into a single supercontinent. Claiming the northeastern third as his exclusive domain, he declared it forbidden to humanoids, while the remainder became the Old Empire in the west, ruled by the devils and populated by the shattered remnants of mankind. 900 Years Ago – The First Uprising: The remnants of Felldoran’s free peoples rose in rebellion against the devil-led government of the Old Empire, seeking to reclaim their freedom. However, their revolt was swiftly and brutally crushed within days, and nearly all native Felldorans were exterminated. This catastrophic defeat served as a grim warning, keeping the people subjugated for centuries. 150 Years Ago – The Imperial Civil War: Internal strife among the devil factions governing the Old Empire erupted into armed disputes, escalating into a full-scale civil war. To avoid their own casualties, the devils conscripted armies of men to fight on their behalf. Over time, the conflict led to the division of the Old Empire into the Northern and Southern Empires. For decades, the war devolved into a cold war, marked by assassinations, espionage, and propaganda. Amidst this chaos, humanity seized its chance. In a coordinated revolt known as The Night of Liberating Flames, humanoid forces launched simultaneous attacks on the capitals of both empires, reducing them to ashes. This sparked a revolution that spread rapidly, plunging the Old Empire into total anarchy. New factions rose and fell daily, with no clear end to the turmoil in sight. Within the Last 7-10 Years – The Borderlands: In search of safety and stability, many humanoids fled the imperial lands and migrated to the Borderlands. However, attempts to encroach upon Tempus Custodis’s Outlands were met with swift and lethal retaliation, with only one survivor spared to warn others. It became evident that settlements in the Borderlands were tolerated as long as their populations remained below a certain threshold. Any attempt to grow beyond this limit resulted in visits from the Overseers, who ruthlessly enforced the wizard’s decrees. 2 Years Ago – Whispers of Change: Rumors began to spread that Tempus Custodis had vanished. Small groups dared to venture into his domain, returning with extraordinary tales that defied belief. For the first time in generations, settlements pushed past Tempus’s population limits without consequence. For the people of Lyceia, a long-forgotten emotion began to stir: hope. As word of Tempus’s disappearance spread, adventurers, wanderers, and settlers began preparing to venture into the Outlands. Some dream of carving out new lives; others aspire to perform heroic deeds that will etch their names into history. Perhaps their efforts will spark a new dawn for mankind—one free from the shadows of tyranny and despair.
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