History of Namoria

Discovery of agriculture creates an explosion in growth, the earliest fortified settlements appear. Minor monsters are no longer a catastrophic threat for humans, however, dragons and certain monsters are still at large. Escalation in conflict between tribes. Some tribes end up being subjugated.

Due to the studious work of dragon hunters, the last dragons are exterminated. The last dragons are seen in Redonica.

The Namorian army, led by General Regulus Valerian, attacks Auran on the road. Auran is slightly outnumbered. Epic deeds are recorded during this battle, many counts of nobles challenging each other to single combat. Heads are taken as trophies, harking back to the age of dragon hunters. Although Auran had an advantage at the beginning of the battle due to his positioning on the hill, Regulus personally led a ferocious cavalry charge through Auran’s left flank which caused a cascade of his battle lines. Auran is decisively defeated. Auran retreats back to Akaeia, digging in for a siege. Auran retreats back to Akaeia, digging in for a siege.

Akaeia is recaptured by Regulus. Auran retreats back to the capital of Syntaea to consolidate his forces. Regulus does not pursue, but instead spends time to rest and fortify the town. The Royal Navy engages Auran’s navy. The battle is fierce with heavy casualties dealt to both sides. It ends in a draw. The tired Royal Navy retreats to the port in Bythia while Auran’s navy moves back up north to Syntaea. This marks the first naval battle in Namorian history.

After years of preparing, Regulus' reinforced and now experienced royal army marches to Syntaea’s capital. An epic siege commences with extraordinary feats of engineering being done. Galav Daia, one of the founders of the Redonican Council and a prominent military figure, takes the forefront and is unanimously elected Princeps, the leader of the council. He completes the liberation of Redonica.

Pheran troops sail across the lake, attempting to land on the Dravian side. They are intercepted by a small Namorian naval force. Due to the overwhelming numbers, the Namorians use faster hit-and-run ships, and fire attacks in order to delay and cause attrition. Namorian troops inflict high casualties to the Pherans proportionate to their own numbers. However, in the end, the Pherans beat them back and successfully land. General Regulus force marched his army to defend Runid. The two armies clashed on the fields outside of Runid. The Namorians are defeated and Regulus falls back to Esen-Tar. High on morale, King Rufus moves his army north to conquer Western Dravia. The town of Dagrion and Eollus are quickly captured and the countryside is sacked by the Pherans.

The traditionalist faction of the Redonican Council attempt to curb his reelection and force him to resign from his generalship. In response Galav stages a coup and becomes the supreme leader of Redonica. Due to the failure to secure Bythia, Galav decides to capitalize on the ongoing conflict between Namoria and Pherus. Eastern Pherus falls without much resistance.

Regulus is left without a choice due to dwindling supplies. A march back to his ships at the lake would leave him vulnerable to being attacked in the rear and surrounded due to being deep in Pheran territory. The Namorians are defeated decisively by the Pherans. The entire Namorian army is routed. With this victory, King Flavius is able to now focus on Redonica to the south.

Pherans declare war to restore Eastern Pherus.

Due to their family ties, the two kingdoms form a military alliance against Namoria.

Although piracy has always been present since the beginning of maritime history, the power vacuum and unrest has given opportunity to pirates to be able to control regions of the ocean. Many turn to piracy due to poverty. Those who control fleets of ships are known as Pirate Lords. Olos becomes a haven for pirates. The kingdoms, too occupied with fighting each other, do not bother or dare to attack the pirate stronghold.

The Dravian and Redonican army clashes at the Dragon Pass. Unaware of the naval defeat, the Redonican generals advance through the pass. At first, the battle was a stalemate. The Redonicans defended very well; however, the battle dragged on for a week since both sides were cautious and on the defensive. Time would not be on the side of the Redonicans. The Dravian army from the lake catches the Redonicans by surprise. Redonican troops stand their ground and in a desperate attempt almost break it through to the Syntean side, but the numbers were too overwhelming. The Last Stand at Dragon Pass soon becomes a legend among Redonicans.

The king of Monodravia decides to pull troops and funding from the wall, deeming it too costly to maintain in a time of peace. The dragon scorched walls are neglected throughout the years, becoming a shadow of its former self.

For a time, the newly formed city states were held together by the traditions of the royal court, but conflict was inevitable. Disagreements on borders, fueled by a fierce competition over trade and resources, leads to several small conflicts to break out across Pherus. Some cities sought to ally themselves with either Dravia or Redonica. The more cunning leaders schemed to play both Kingdoms against each other for their own benefit.

Dravia and Redonican forces clash near the town of Mala located near the Featheron Waters in Pherus. Redonica is defeated, however, Dravian forces are unable to capitalize on the victory leaving Redonica being able to retreat and regroup in good order.

In an attempt to repeat the successes of the earlier Pheran War, they send the bulk of their navy into The Great Lake to cut off supplies from coming by water. Cyrus was prepared for this to occur and lured the Pheran navy into a devastating trap. The bulk of the Pheran navy were made up of larger warship designs and still fought according to outdated doctrine from the Pheran war of 445 AW. On the other hand, the Namorian Navy used faster, more maneuverable ships. The Pheran Navy was caught at the mouth of the river. Without space to move, the smaller Namorian ships easily boarded the ships and could utilize hit and run tactics and fire. Namorians had superior infantry troops and excelled in melee against the Pherans.

Redonica had been cut off, preoccupied with the Namorian Legion at their northern border to properly reinforce the Pheran League. The city states along the west coast surrendered without much resistance after the battle of The Great Lake.

Redonica had built a line of forts along their northern border in anticipation of the land invasion. The Namorians slowed down their conquest after Pherus in order to secure it and consolidate power to make the transition to Imperial rule smoother. The breakthrough occurred when the full force of the Namorian Legion, now reinforced by new Pheran citizens, were ordered by Cyrus to storm a point in the defensive line. Many casualties would be suffered by the Namorians but it was necessary in Cyrus’ eyes to secure quick victory before momentum and morale faltered. Cyrus personally commanded a formation of elite troops that he used to break through at the most opportune moment. His plan was successful and his forces passed the line of forts before the other forts could respond.

Cyrus invades Bythia after consolidating his Redonican territories. He marches a brand new legion from Syntaea through the Meda desert to finish the Kingdom of Redonica-Bythia off for good. The Redonicans are pinned from both the north and the south. The Redonicans no longer have the manpower or will to put up a proper fight and their armies crumble.

The Namorian Empire then turned its focus to eliminating piracy once and for all. The Pirate Stronghold of Olos that served as a resting spot for notorious pirate lords was finally rooted out by the Imperial Navy. With the pirates scattered their influence over the seas waned. Criminals of all sorts are sent here - from small time thieves to murderers.

Weapons were smuggled onto Olos and the prisoners managed to overwhelm the guards. The Imperial Navy moved quick to blockade the island to prevent any prisoners from getting back to the mainland. There were rumors of many prisoners being political dissidents with connections to significant figures back on the mainland.