The ancient tyrant dragon that had ruled the land was defeated and mortals seized the throne.
Scaelor's History
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Freedom Calls
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From the Ashes
Cultural eventWith no dragonlord to govern them, the mortal legions and noble houses convened, forming the first Draconic Electorate, a ruling council meant to guide the nation in the absence of their former overlords. However, power struggles between the nobles and the military led to constant instability.
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Dracuine Division
Military: WarThe fall of the Draconic Empire left Scaelor in chaos. With the empire shattered after the Ballet of Scales, the once-unified province found itself divided between rival factions. The Draconic Electorate, originally formed to provide stability, quickly fell into infighting, as noble houses, former military legates, and mercantile elites all sought to claim power. At the heart of the division was a core question: should Scaelor continue following the Imperial Draconic Traditions, or should it forge its own path free from the influence of its fallen overlords?
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The Second Founding
RevolutionAfter years of internal strife, the strongest remaining noble and military leaders met in a summit at Wyrmthrone Palace, once the seat of the imperial governor. Here, the Second Founding of Scaelor was declared.
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The Chroma Council Conflict
RevolutionGenerations after the Second Founding, the Draconic Electorate grew increasingly divided, with its factions becoming more politically entrenched. The Chroma Council, a group of noble and military leaders who still revered the old empire, sought to expand its power, arguing that the Electorate should hold greater control over the monarchy.
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The Night of Silver Blades
Military actionA failed assassination attempt on the Sovereign by rogue elements of the Crimson Order, resulting in the execution of several high-ranking Council members.
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The Siege of Wyrmthrone Palace
Military: BattleRebel legions attempted to storm the royal citadel, but were repelled by loyalist forces, leading to a violent purge of suspected conspirators.
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The Blooded Accord
Civil actionAfter years of infighting, the surviving factions reached a fragile truce. The Chroma Council was dismantled, and new laws were introduced to prevent the Electorate from directly undermining the Wyrmthrone’s authority.
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The Third Founding
Civil actionWith Scaelor on the verge of fragmentation, a new reform movement emerged, spearheaded by a young and ambitious Sovereign determined to reclaim the throne’s lost power. The Third Founding was declared, enacting sweeping changes to recentralize control over the kingdom: