Characteristics
Mental traits
Ulfar was a complex individual. He was ruthless when it came to securing his rule, but was also capable of great compassion and understanding when it came to his subjects. He was highly intelligent and had a keen strategic mind, which helped him to secure his position as the leader of Tana's Empire.
History
Genesis
Ulfar was born into a small tribe of humans in the heart of Siniador. As a young man, he was inspired by the great heroes of the past, and was determined to make his mark on the world. He quickly rose through the ranks of his tribe and became a respected leader in his own right.
The war
Rightful rulers
92 BD through 93 AD
Victorious against the monsters that plagued Siniador, the
Human armies saw themselves as the rightful rulers of the land. The elves, who had recently returned, unjustly claimed lands they had supposedly saved from monsters, while the
Dragonborn to the south—spawn of the
Dragon armies—had no rightful claim to the region.
After years of fighting the monsters of Siniador, the tribal armies united under a common banner, led by Ulfar Tana. They began marching west toward the
Elven Forest. By the
Time the Kingdom -o Qwir realized the violence that inevitably followed the humans, it was already too late.
The elven kingdom sent scouts and prepared ambushes, using the forest to their advantage. However, the human raiding units had already infiltrated the forest and flanked the ambushers, allowing the bulk of the human infantry to swiftly penetrate the woods. They burned every part of the forest they passed through, preventing any future ambushes or flanking maneuvers.
Siege of Megima
93 BD through early 95 AD
In less than a year, the human army managed to reach Megima, laying siege to the city and starving the elves. It took only 18 months for the elves to surrender, and the humans celebrated their first victory.
Desertic battles
early 95 BD through 96 AD
Unsatisfied with their victory, the human army split, with part of the forces securing the elven kingdom while the other part traveled south to face the dragonborn, who had claimed the
Desolation Desert. The conditions were far less ideal for the northlanders, who made up the majority of the human forces.
The dragonborn breathking, who had claimed a title similar to the one he once held when his people served the dragon armies, knew the human forces were not to be underestimated. The dragonborn used the environment to their advantage, fighting in the scorching desert and attacking supply routes for food and water to the human army.
Yet, month after month, the humans pushed forward, encroaching on the
Kingdom Reza Flames' territories and killing countless dragonborn. Unwilling to sacrifice more of his people, the breathking struck a deal with the empire. The Kingdom of Reza Flames would surrender, becoming a vassal of the human empire, but it would retain a degree of political independence, and the security of the dragonborn would be assured throughout the entirety of the human empire.
The humans, fearing a prolonged war in the south and that the elves might use this opportunity to rebel in the north, agreed.
Aftermath
96 BD through 100 AD
The Kingdom -o Qwir and the Kingdom of Reza Flames became vassals of the newly founded empire:
Tana's Empire. As agreed, the dragonborn received a degree of freedom within their lands. Siniador was now entirely under the dominion of the empire.
However, numerous internal conflicts arose, as many humans rejected Ulfar Tana's reign and instead supported other warlords as their leaders. Ulfar ruled the newly created empire with an iron fist, becoming almost tyrannical in his leadership and silencing any opposition. Despite this, the empire flourished under his rule. However, Ulfar had to suppress numerous attempts by
Elven Rebels who sought to liberate their kingdom. His strong and uncompromising rule was a necessary evil to maintain the stability and prosperity of Tana's Empire.
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