The Nidean Schism

Revolution

C. -3,180 → C. -3,100


Following the ascension of the Awakened Crimson Mages to power, the enslaved people of Nidea grew increasingly discontent with the Keshiir people, who exploited them for labor and magical potential. A slave riot in an Orichalcum mine, where Mitoni slaves attacked their Keshiir overseers, marked the height of this discontent. These slaves had been brought to Nidea as part of the slave trade and were seen as a valuable source of magical potential. However, they had been forced to work under harsh conditions and endured brutal treatment from their Keshiir masters.   With the help of sympathetic mages, the Mitoni slaves began to plan a revolt. These mages provided the slaves with magical training and helped them to organize and plan their uprising. They used magical communication spells and enchanted devices to stay connected and coordinate their efforts, which proved effective in allowing the rebellion to grow and expand quickly.   As news of the rebellion spread, other enslaved people across Nidea began to hear about it and its successes. Many of them had been suffering in silence, enduring brutal treatment at the hands of their Keshiir masters and the Nidean elite. The news of the rebellion gave them hope, and they too began to rebel, seizing control of towns and cities and setting up their own rebel authorities. The rebellion gained support from an increasing number of sympathizers among the common folk of Nidea who were also affected by Keshiir rule. Some of these Nideans had grown disillusioned with the ruling elite and the Crimson Council, while some powerful spell-casters abandoned their status as Crimson Mages to join the rebels' cause.   Together, the rebels and their allies were able to establish a network of communication and support, sharing information, supplies, and even magical training. This network allowed them to coordinate their efforts and plan their attacks, and proved crucial in their ability to maintain their momentum and expand their territory.   The Crimson Council, now under the rule of Vauldis, was caught off guard by the rebellion and initially struggled to respond. The rebels were able to exploit this confusion and gain a significant foothold in several key cities and towns, including the capital city of Sekkar. They used their magical abilities to launch surprise attacks and evade detection, making it difficult for the Nidean knights and Crimson Mages to counter their movements.   The rebellion led by the Mitoni rebels continued for several years, and they proved to be a fierce adversary to the combined forces of the Nidean knights and the Crimson Council. During this time, the rebels fought tirelessly and inflicted heavy casualties on their enemies, with their magical abilities being a crucial factor in their success.   Despite the rebels' determination and tenacity, they were ultimately crushed by the overwhelming military power of the Crimson Council. The Council was able to gather substantial resources to quell the revolt, which included their superior firepower and unparalleled skill with Magic.   As the Council's response to the rebellion was swift and merciless, the rebels were faced with a brutal crackdown. The Crimson Mages were relentless in their pursuit of the rebels, and their forces were able to swiftly defeat them in battle. In the end, the Mitoni rebels were defeated, and their hopes of achieving freedom were crushed.   Many rebels were killed in the conflict, while others were captured and subjected to brutal punishment. The survivors of the rebellion were forced to flee, and many of them went into hiding, fearing for their lives. The brutal suppression of the rebellion sent a clear message to the peoples of Nidea, warning them against any further attempts to resist the rule of Vauldis' Crimson Council.   Following the failed rebellion, numerous survivors of the massacre were left with no other choice but to escape the repressive rule of the Crimson Mages in Nidea. They fled across the barren and unforgiving deserts of the Gold Expanse, braving challenging weather conditions and temperatures. Years later, these survivors established the Kingdoms of Nioba.

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