Eden Kingdom

History

Origins and Early Settlement (c. 600–500 BBF)

The origins of Eden trace back to approximately 600 BBF when early humans ventured into the Cradle Mine on Turtle Bay, drawn by its rich resources and sheltered environment. By 500 BBF, the town of Edenia was founded on the slopes of Three Brothers Mountain, overlooking Turtle Bay. Initially, expansion was slow, as most of humanity still resided in Soleris, a well-established settlement not far from Edenia.

As the town grew, so did its significance. By 400 BBF, Edenia housed a few thousand residents. It was during this time that a monarchy was established, led by an individual who claimed to be a direct descendant of Steve. Thus, the Eden Kingdom was born. Around this period, tensions rose due to an attempt to unify Soleris with the Jungle Tribes, but the endeavor ultimately failed. Some Soleris inhabitants, unwilling to remain under uncertain conditions, fled to Edenia. Meanwhile, to the north, the town of Cordova was founded, setting the stage for future conflicts.

The Rise of Cordova and the First Cordovan-Edenian War (c. 400–218 BBF)

Over time, Cordova expanded into a powerful kingdom, dominating much of northern and eastern Legacya. As Eden and Cordova’s ambitions clashed, skirmishes erupted, sometimes with the Jungle Tribes aligning with Eden in battle. Around 300 BBF, construction began on Eden Castle, a stronghold that would later serve as a bastion against foreign invasions.

By 238 BBF, tensions reached their breaking point. Eden and Soleris formed a defensive alliance, anticipating a Cordovan offensive. Their predictions proved correct when Cordova attempted to annex Soleris, igniting the Cordovan-Edenian War. The conflict saw significant battles, including the Siege of Soleris, in which Edenian forces successfully defended the city. However, at the Battle of Varon, Eden suffered a devastating loss, allowing Cordovan forces to push toward Edenia. Despite this setback, the Edenians regrouped and, with Soleris' aid, repelled the Cordovans back north.

For a time, Eden gained the upper hand, launching offensives into Cordovan territory. However, the war soon reached a stalemate. During this period, Cordova invested in naval technology, developing primitive battleships, while Edenia made a groundbreaking discovery—a giant creeper fossil beneath Turtle Bay. This discovery led to the refinement of gunpowder, a resource that would forever change the art of war.

In 219 BBF, Cordova launched a daring nighttime naval assault on Edenia. The invasion took the Edenians by surprise, forcing civilians to seek refuge in the Three Brothers Mountain mines or the castle. Cordovan forces occupied much of the city, unleashing terror upon its inhabitants in what became known as the Night of a Thousand Screams. Those who had sought shelter in the mines were massacred, while much of the city was set ablaze.

The Battle of Edenia raged for days until reinforcements from Soleris arrived, driving the Cordovans out. Seeking retribution, Eden intensified its war efforts, using gunpowder to devastating effect. In 218 BBF, an assassin infiltrated the Cordovan capital and detonated explosives within the Great Tower, killing the Cordovan royal family in their sleep. Leaderless, the Cordovan military collapsed, and by 217 BBF, Eden had emerged victorious. Swearing vengeance upon any surviving members of the Cordovan royal bloodline, Eden turned its focus to rebuilding.

Reconstruction, Expansion, and The Second Cordovan-Edenian War (200–134 ABF)

With Edenia left in ruins, the Kingdom rebuilt a grander capital—New Eden—where the former city stood. A phoenix rising from the ashes, New Eden became a beacon of hope and progress, pioneering technological advancements and strengthening alliances with Soleris. Victims of the Night of a Thousand Screams were honored with an elaborate burial within the catacombs of Three Brothers Mountain.

Following the collapse of Cordova, Eden expanded across Legacya and, after the Barrier Fell, explored the new world, reaching the Carmilla Peninsula. However, as its expansion continued, Eden clashed with the newly formed Mixcoatl over control of Fire Bay. The Edenians emerged victorious, solidifying their dominance. Meanwhile, Soleris fell into decline as many of its inhabitants migrated south, establishing the Sun Empire in Meridian. Eden annexed the now-empty settlement, cementing its legacy.

In 112 ABF, reports surfaced of a new Cordovan Kingdom—New Cordova. To counter its resurgence, Eden expanded northward, mirroring New Cordova’s own territorial ambitions. The resulting 15-year standoff erupted into open war in 127 ABF. The Second Cordova-Edenian War lasted until 134 ABF, culminating in the New Cordovan Fire, in which Edenian forces razed the enemy capital to the ground in a fiery act of revenge. Only the Government Palace survived, standing as a somber reminder of the city's fate. With New Cordova erased from existence, Eden and its ally Okon divided the spoils of war.

The Age of Concordia and the Fall of the Empire (934–1285 ABF)

Eden played a major role in the First Piglin-Human War and the First Overworld Invasion, aligning with Okon, the Sun Empire, and other eastern nations to protect the realm. As the kingdom expanded, maintaining control over its vast territories became increasingly difficult. In 934 ABF, a solution arose—Eden and Mixcoatl unified through the marriage of King Umv16Uli and a Mixcoatli princess, forming the Concordia Empire. This shift in governance enabled more efficient control, fostering stability and prosperity.

However, peace was not eternal. In 1285 ABF, the Second Overworld Invasion struck directly at New Eden. Unknown to many, King Umv16Uli had secretly preserved a Nether portal after the first invasion in a desperate bid to discover a cure for the Undead Virus. This led to the expansion of the catacombs beneath Three Brothers Mountain. During the invasion, Umv16Uli perished, but not before deploying his long-researched biological weapon—a cure that rendered Piglins unable to breathe Overworld air, forcing them back into the Nether.

In the years that followed, his son, Prince Nervall, ventured into the Nether, leaving the Empire without a ruler. In his absence, his uncle Lennin seized power, dismantling the Empire’s council-based governance. This led to widespread dissent, culminating in the War of Vulcana and Mixcoatl, which shattered the Empire. Eden reclaimed its former lands, severing its ties with Mixcoatl.

Upon returning from the Nether, Nervall discovered the devastation his uncle had wrought. Gathering loyalists, he launched a rebellion against Lennin, leading armies into battle. Ultimately, Lennin was slain in combat, marking the end of his tyranny. With the war concluded, Eden entered a new era, yet the echoes of its past conflicts continued to shape its destiny.