Rostland is inhabited by Taldan explorers, and comes to be ruled by Baron Sirian First.
History of Brevoy and surrounding areas
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Founding of Rostland
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Duel of Baron First
Sporting Event / CompetitionBaron Sirian First is challenged to a duel by a bandit lord from the South. After losing the duel, Baron First leaves Rostland. It is assumed he is too embarrased to show his face.
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Return of Baron Sirian Aldori
Sporting Event / CompetitionBaron Sirian First returns, now going by the name Baron Sirian Aldori, the "Sword Baron". He challenges the Bandit lord again and easily defeats him.
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Creation of Aldori Swordlords
Era beginning/endAfter defeating all challengers in numerous duels Baron Aldori is eventually convinced to teach others his techniques. He founds the Aldori swordlords under the condition they change their surname to Aldori, follow the Aldori swordpact and not pass on their teachings to anyone outside the swordpact.
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Founding of Issia
FoundingIssia is founded by river pirates and other scoundrels. Eventually it is ruled by House Surtova, originally a pirate clan for more than 1000 years.
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War between Rostland and Issia
Military: WarThe two nations of Rostland and Issia being a series of wars over territory as they both expand. Towns and even cities change hands over the years.
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Alliance between Choral the Conquerer and House Surtova
Military: WarPrior to his armies arrival, Choral the Conquerer met with Lord Nikos Surtova who pledged alleigance to Choral. As part of his conditions Choral marries Nikos's daughter Myrna Surtova, establishing House Rogrovia.
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Choral conqueres Issia and Rostland
Military: WarChoral the Conquerer's army arrives in Issia, after the main House Surtova pledges alleigance immediately the defence of Issia is left in shambles and the remaining houses quickly surrender.
Choral's army quickly moves onto Rostland where they battle the Aldori Swordlords, but are eventually defeated by a pair of Choral's red dragon allies at the Valley of Fire. With that the army conquered the capital of Restov. Only the fortress of Skywatch, held by Aldori sepratists from Issia, holds out against Choral the Conquerer. -
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Council of Swordlords flee Restov
Political eventAbout half of the Council of Swordlords flee Rostland into the River Kingdoms in anticipation of the arrival of Choral the Conquerer's army.
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Foundation of Brevoy
FoundingChoral the Conquerer forms the nation of Brevoy by combining the lands of Rostland and Issia. He proclaims New Stetven the capital of Brevoy.
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Fall of Skywatch
Military: BattleThe last holdout of Aldori sepratists, the city of Skywatch, is burned to the ground by Choral's red dragons.
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Foundation of Mivon
FoundingThe nation of Mivon is founded by members of the former Council of swordlords and refugees from Rostland. Several of the members proclaim themselves a 'government-in-exile' of Rostland.
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Dissapearance of Choral the Conquerer
Political eventChoral the Conquerer and his red dragon allies disappear, leaving his decendants of House Rogarvia to continue ruling Brevoy. To this day many locals say Choral will return "when the time is right".
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The Vanishing
Disaster / DestructionExactly 200 years after the establishment of Brevoy. All members of House Rogarvia disappear without a trace. In their absense House Surtova took over as the ruling dynasty of Brevoy.
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Skywatch goes silent
Cultural eventOn the same day as The Vanishing occurs, The city of Skywatch seals itself off from all outsiders.
No message sent to Skywatch recieved a response and even powerful divination magic fails to penetrade the cities walls.
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First expedition by Swordlords into the Stolen Lands
ExpeditionA swordlord from Restov begins hiring groups of adventurers to ventures into the area of the River Kingdoms called the Stolen Lands.
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ExpeditionYou travel to Restov to an audience with the swordlord.