History of Adestria

#Worldbuilding

Since the arrival of the gods, four distinct ages have passed: The DawnThe Dawn\#Worldbuilding dawn.jpg The Creator bestowed upon this plane the seed of life. And from it, as it grew, The Creator manifested form from its energy and life began. The seas roared into existence as a singular land mass took form, separating itself from the sky. Beasts of all shapes and intellect sprung forth adapting to their individual environments. The Creator saw upon what had been created before Him and separated His own life force to create entities we know as The gods. Each with their o, The DuskThe Dusk\#Worldbuilding dusk.jpg These gods however had varying ideals for the plane of Adestria and split into factions befitting their ideals. One faction (The Cultivator Deities) believing that all life should be nurtured; another (The Betrayer gods) believing that nurturing all life will lead them to complacency and dependency and thus should learn to fend for themselves, and a final set of gods whom joined neither faction due to various reasons. Thus the Cultivator Deities fought the Betrayer god, The Age of ConduitsThe Age of Conduits\#Worldbuilding He then made anew the lands of Adestria, though still split into pieces. The Creator brought forth races to rule over the new land: elves, Dwarves and humans were created, each with defining features to aid their task. These children of Creation were never meant to be mindless masses without reason and though given their tasks were also bestowed their own will. As penance for their conflict, the gods were barred under a divine rule to govern over select races, those that found, and Post Divergence

[!timeline|t] The DawnThe Dawn\#Worldbuilding dawn.jpg The Creator bestowed upon this plane the seed of life. And from it, as it grew, The Creator manifested form from its energy and life began. The seas roared into existence as a singular land mass took form, separating itself from the sky. Beasts of all shapes and intellect sprung forth adapting to their individual environments. The Creator saw upon what had been created before Him and separated His own life force to create entities we know as The gods. Each with their o Untimed The CreatorThe Creator\#god Not much is known about The Creator but his presence can always be felt in anything and everything despite his absence from the Material Plane. Appearance None Holy Day None Commandments None created Adestria using the seed of life, including the gods to govern it.

[!timeline|t-1] The DuskThe Dusk\#Worldbuilding dusk.jpg These gods however had varying ideals for the plane of Adestria and split into factions befitting their ideals. One faction (The Cultivator Deities) believing that all life should be nurtured; another (The Betrayer gods) believing that nurturing all life will lead them to complacency and dependency and thus should learn to fend for themselves, and a final set of gods whom joined neither faction due to various reasons. Thus the Cultivator Deities fought the Betrayer god Untimed The gods split into two factions and fight for thousands of years

[!timeline|t-1] The Age of ConduitsThe Age of Conduits\#Worldbuilding He then made anew the lands of Adestria, though still split into pieces. The Creator brought forth races to rule over the new land: elves, Dwarves and humans were created, each with defining features to aid their task. These children of Creation were never meant to be mindless masses without reason and though given their tasks were also bestowed their own will. As penance for their conflict, the gods were barred under a divine rule to govern over select races, those that found 12489AC - 0 The CreatorThe Creator\#god Not much is known about The Creator but his presence can always be felt in anything and everything despite his absence from the Material Plane. Appearance None Holy Day None Commandments None brings forth the races and enacts a divine rule that the gods must only act upon the lands using intermediaries though they are physically there.

[!timeline|t-l t-1 c-green] Solosian EmpireSolosian Empire\#Worldbuilding Solos, the capital of the ancient Solosian Empire, a city that was built atop several leylines across the one continent of Laylan and the North parts of Mahra Coulta, a bastion of hope for mortal races in the ancient monster filled era of The Age of Conduits. These leylines provided large quantites of magical energy that could fuel powerful abjuration magic that reinforced the city walls - the ruins of these walls largely still stand upon the Mahra Coulta, even dipping down in - Unknown when this Empire came to be

[!timeline|t-r c-red] Destruction of Solosian EmpireSolosian Empire\#Worldbuilding Solos, the capital of the ancient Solosian Empire, a city that was built atop several leylines across the one continent of Laylan and the North parts of Mahra Coulta, a bastion of hope for mortal races in the ancient monster filled era of The Age of Conduits. These leylines provided large quantites of magical energy that could fuel powerful abjuration magic that reinforced the city walls - the ruins of these walls largely still stand upon the Mahra Coulta, even dipping down in 16480AC

[!timeline|t-l c-red] The Forged WarThe Forged War\#War Fought using living weapons against the Warforged and mecha armoured humanoids. Timeline When the conflict began is unrecorded but historians best understanding would be toward the beginning of 9452AC. The First Attack The original members of The Living Flock sought to tear apart Mahra Coulta beginning with the native colonies to steal their craft for their weapons. These colonies are now referred to as the Ix'ali from the Kingdom of Ix'al and are known for esoteric forms of magic. T 9452AC Ends 9450AC, 2 year later Fought using living weapons against the WarforgedWarforged\#Worldbuilding Most Warforged were destroyed in The Forged War yet a mountainous artisan clan of the Ix’al continue to make recreations made of a special wood, resistant but not as strong as the metal relics found in museums. The history books dictate that an unknown benefactor was the inventor who taught craftsmen how to forge such beings though this technique has been lost to time. * A single scroll holds the contents of how to build such machinery The Ix’al Warforged are now often used fo and mecha armoured humanoids.

[!timeline|t-r c-green] Kingdom of Ix'alKingdom of Ix'alKingdom of Ix'al \#location \*Based on Riot’s Ixtal Kingdom of Ix'al.jpg The oldest known Kingdom in Adestria dating back to the earlier centuries of The Age of Conduits. Ix’al spans across the Mahra Coulta based mainly in the Mahran Desert, having witnessed The Divergence from afar, they seclude themselves spending their time and energy harnessing the power of the elements that run rampant across Mahra Coulta. The Ix’ali don’t inhabit one settlement but rather live in colonies of like mind 7544AC The colonies of Mahra Coulta join to become the Kingdom of Ix'alKingdom of Ix'alKingdom of Ix'al \#location \*Based on Riot’s Ixtal Kingdom of Ix'al.jpg The oldest known Kingdom in Adestria dating back to the earlier centuries of The Age of Conduits. Ix’al spans across the Mahra Coulta based mainly in the Mahran Desert, having witnessed The Divergence from afar, they seclude themselves spending their time and energy harnessing the power of the elements that run rampant across Mahra Coulta. The Ix’ali don’t inhabit one settlement but rather live in colonies of like mind

[!timeline|t-l c-blue] The SpellPlagueThe SpellPlague\#Worldbuilding The Spellplague, called the Blue Breath of Change by those who understand its property, was a disastrous disease that struck much of Adestria in 2605AC and released by Cyric. It continued for 4 years during which arcane magic ceased to function. The origin came from a magical disease that Cyric infected the Arch-Conduit and Kalashtar of O'llon - O'Fallon, to which mutated the virus such that any infected would have their link with the god of music and magic anulled. The First 2605AC Ends 2601AC, 4 years later Caused by CyricCyric, the Mad one\#npc A walking emotional echo known by many names - The tyrant King, the lonely, the Multitude. Originally a noble elf of Ashtary beckoned to be a conduit for Ashtar the protector. Yet due to his intensely strong ego he was not chosen causing a torrent of emotions that fractured his personality. Though these personalities are split with each being an embodiment of an intense emotion, they all believe one thing, that the Pantheon of Adestria held two more gods: him and his wife (the god of L

[!timeline|t-r c-red] The Weeping WarThe Weeping War\#War A sordid conflict between the elves of Ashtary defending against the invasion of Cyric, the Mad one and his followers. Timeline Beginning in 2603AC, Cyric landed upon the shores of Ashtary bringing with him an army of his devout followers. The Ynthari mobilise and oppose the forces at the beach but are rendered immobile by the despairing emotional echo from Cyric. Those who fell were killed by Cyric's followers. * It is unclear why they were not affected Additionally Cyric brings wit 2603AC Ends 2602AC, 8 months later The people of AshtaryAshtary\#location Largely unexplored by those not indigenous. Those indigenous are mainly elves though some other peculiar and exotic races have been found traversing the land. It cannot be mapped as the landscape is constantly shifting from an unknown force. Due to this the inhabitants learn all the landscapes as biomes and how to traverse them unknowing where the next one will lead. Elynthi The main known city of elves, also referred to as the Crimson Gate. A huge city with architecture as if whit fight against CyricCyric, the Mad one\#npc A walking emotional echo known by many names - The tyrant King, the lonely, the Multitude. Originally a noble elf of Ashtary beckoned to be a conduit for Ashtar the protector. Yet due to his intensely strong ego he was not chosen causing a torrent of emotions that fractured his personality. Though these personalities are split with each being an embodiment of an intense emotion, they all believe one thing, that the Pantheon of Adestria held two more gods: him and his wife (the god of L and his followers

[!timeline|t-l c-purple] Eve of Crimson MidnightEve of Crimson Midnight\#Worldbuilding Beginning in 977AC, an arcane battle ensued between the Heads of each school of magic as each was adamant that their school was the epitome of magic. An arcane battle ensued within what has now become Old Blackstone that levelled two wards of the city, killing hundreds of civilians, and is now referred to as the Eve of Crimson Midnight. Realising what they had done the mages called a parley, deciding to put aside their differences to avoid mutually assured destruction and inst 977AC
An arcane battle within what is now Old BlackstoneOld Blackstone\#location Also known as the 'Old State', this settlement rests along the Monarch Crater as one enters the area surrounding Blackstone Volcano. An old dwarven mining town, many chose to relocate to be closer to the Union Passage

[!timeline|t-r c-orange] The AccordanceThe Accordance\#Organisations Established toward the end of The Age of Conduits after an event known as the Eve of Crimson Midnight. Centuries later, one mage known now as Arkan the Risen set forth from them to reach new and greater heights. Currently the members of the Accordance are left to their own devices, some teaching, some political figures and some cloistered scholars but all still answer the call to meet and confer 'peacefully' on world shattering matters by the magical order to disallow Arkan’s 977AC Established

[!timeline|t-1 c-gray] DivergenceDivergence\#OneShot In the Age of Conduits each god specified their prophet, receiving power in exchange for something they fight for good or for evil. These prophets are sent by the gods to stop Arkan though they fail. 0 ArkanArkan, The Arisen\#god #npc Arkan.jpg A mage of unparalleled power, knowledge, and greed who tore past the mortal limits and became a god by striking the Tree of Life. Ascending to godhood and forcing the gods to seal themselves further away by creating a Divine Gate. Appearance A humanoid clad in a mages cloak and carrying several artefacts including his tome, which has inside all his knowledge. Holy Day None Vestige Arkan’s Tome A tome that holds a lot of knowledge from Arkan and how he became divinity reaches Divinity. The Divine Gate is established so the gods sealed themselves further away and can no longer be physically on the plane The continent of Laylan splits into East and West

[!timeline|t-1] Post Divergence 0-2914PD The current age Now referred to as 2484PD or 2484 years Post Divergence on the calendar of Adestria, both the Cultivator Deities and the Betrayer gods, though unable to physically cross over to Adestria, still grant boons from afar to their followers. And mortal kind has managed to use these blessings to create for themselves kingdoms upon these four main continents.

[!timeline|t-l t-1 c-green] Blackstone LegionBlackstone Legion\#location General Knowledge A fierce and strong faction forming the Eastern side of the * Paradian Empire* and the Laylan Continent. Blackstone Legion.jpg Architecture: 3 blackstone towers §  They, much like the Betrayer Gods, believe that nurturing everybody would eventually lead them to destruction. This doesn’t mean that they leave those who are in need, but rather care well for the poor and unwell. ·  Many Minotaur, Loxodon and Goliath (more individualized folk) live here. §  East Lay 314PD Established City of Old BlackstoneOld Blackstone\#location Also known as the 'Old State', this settlement rests along the Monarch Crater as one enters the area surrounding Blackstone Volcano. An old dwarven mining town, many chose to relocate to be closer to the Union Passage

[!timeline|t-r c-green] Veridian EnclaveVeridian Enclave\#location A bountiful and nature-filled faction forming the Western side of the Paradian Empire and the Laylan Continent. Veridian Enclave.jpg * They, much like the Cultivator Deities, believe that to nurture others will undoubtedly lead to this same generosity to oneself. This doesn’t mean that they are not willing to fight, but rather sometimes hard truths are what an individual needs to grow and if this means combat then so be it. *  West Laylan is known for the dense Paradian Jungle wh 357PD Established

[!timeline|t-l c-red] First Crown WarFirst Crown War\#War A long war of attrition between the Veridian Enclave and the Blackstone Legion for resources and land. Timeline Beginning in 533PD the people of Old Blackstone warn the people of the Veridian Enclave to become part of the Blackstone Legion or risk conflict and inevitable destruction. The Veridian Enclave respond with an attempt for peaceful negotiation but refuse to assimilate. Conflict ensues The conflict begins as Blackstone attempt to siege Enclave territory though the isthmus bet 533PD Ends 537PD, 4 years later Between Blackstone LegionBlackstone Legion\#location General Knowledge A fierce and strong faction forming the Eastern side of the * Paradian Empire* and the Laylan Continent. Blackstone Legion.jpg Architecture: 3 blackstone towers §  They, much like the Betrayer Gods, believe that nurturing everybody would eventually lead them to destruction. This doesn’t mean that they leave those who are in need, but rather care well for the poor and unwell. ·  Many Minotaur, Loxodon and Goliath (more individualized folk) live here. §  East Lay and Veridian EnclaveVeridian Enclave\#location A bountiful and nature-filled faction forming the Western side of the Paradian Empire and the Laylan Continent. Veridian Enclave.jpg * They, much like the Cultivator Deities, believe that to nurture others will undoubtedly lead to this same generosity to oneself. This doesn’t mean that they are not willing to fight, but rather sometimes hard truths are what an individual needs to grow and if this means combat then so be it. *  West Laylan is known for the dense Paradian Jungle wh

[!timeline|t-r c-gray] Sands of DoomSands of Doom\#OneShot Hook In the year 914 PD there exists a prophecy that speaks of an ill omen, of cataclysmic proportions that will bring ruin to the continent of Mahra Coulta. Whether you’ve been brought to the temple of Kirat for that purpose or in pursuit of hidden treasures within, the locals bear witness to strange happenings and warn you to give up. The End With a final screech, sands explode from his body to join the surrounding black sands that begin to shift upward, swallowed by the bell of 914PD Wilji LuckyflintWilji Luckyflint\#PC Description A short gnome carrying a large assortment of cooking goods, notably a large wok. In his mouth is an intricately decorated mechanical pipe. Creator Stanley and Kingi stopped KiratBelial, The Judge\#god #npc The two suns, Shakhor and Lavan, trace the sky of Adestria ever in harmony by the power of Belial the Judge. His scales judge fairly just as his suns shed light and magic upon the Material Plane. When Belial is not guiding the suns through the sky, it is believed Iora governs the sky instead. Belial.jpg The Holy Guild of Belial began as a church in The Age of Conduits honouring and worshipping the two suns and now serve as judges when concerning legal matters and merchant issues.

[!timeline|t-l c-red] Second Crown WarSecond Crown War\#War The second official war between the Blackstone Legion and the Veridian Enclave. It is unsure what the origins of the conflict were, some believe there was a sordid and secret relationship between members of the rulers between the two factions, others speculate there was an unknown party that instigated the conflict, majority believe it is was a matter of resources similar to the first war. Timeline Sometime within the year 971PD the second crown war begins as both factions meet on the i 971PD Ends 983PD, 12 years later Between Blackstone LegionBlackstone Legion\#location General Knowledge A fierce and strong faction forming the Eastern side of the * Paradian Empire* and the Laylan Continent. Blackstone Legion.jpg Architecture: 3 blackstone towers §  They, much like the Betrayer Gods, believe that nurturing everybody would eventually lead them to destruction. This doesn’t mean that they leave those who are in need, but rather care well for the poor and unwell. ·  Many Minotaur, Loxodon and Goliath (more individualized folk) live here. §  East Lay and Veridian EnclaveVeridian Enclave\#location A bountiful and nature-filled faction forming the Western side of the Paradian Empire and the Laylan Continent. Veridian Enclave.jpg * They, much like the Cultivator Deities, believe that to nurture others will undoubtedly lead to this same generosity to oneself. This doesn’t mean that they are not willing to fight, but rather sometimes hard truths are what an individual needs to grow and if this means combat then so be it. *  West Laylan is known for the dense Paradian Jungle wh. The Paradian EmpireParadian Empire\#location The largest Empire in Adestria, ruled by a single monarch. The Empire was founded in 982PD as two warring factions, the Veridian Enclave and the Blackstone Legion, fought for control of the continent of Laylan, this conflict came to be known as the Second Crown War. By the power of the founding ruler Set Paradian and his right hand man Gren Alabaster, the Paradian Empire overpowered both factions before uniting them under one rule. Though each faction has vastly different ideologie stops it and unites the factions.

[!timeline|t-r c-green] The Paradian EmpireParadian Empire\#location The largest Empire in Adestria, ruled by a single monarch. The Empire was founded in 982PD as two warring factions, the Veridian Enclave and the Blackstone Legion, fought for control of the continent of Laylan, this conflict came to be known as the Second Crown War. By the power of the founding ruler Set Paradian and his right hand man Gren Alabaster, the Paradian Empire overpowered both factions before uniting them under one rule. Though each faction has vastly different ideologie 982PD Established 1 year before the end of the Second Crown WarSecond Crown War\#War The second official war between the Blackstone Legion and the Veridian Enclave. It is unsure what the origins of the conflict were, some believe there was a sordid and secret relationship between members of the rulers between the two factions, others speculate there was an unknown party that instigated the conflict, majority believe it is was a matter of resources similar to the first war. Timeline Sometime within the year 971PD the second crown war begins as both factions meet on the i

[!timeline|t-l c-yellow] House AlabasterHouse Alabaster\#Noble A house granted nobility for a renowned human adventurer turned Paradian Commander Gren Alabaster who was integral in the forming of the Empire back in 982PD and the Second Crown War. Heir Currently in its 62nd generation ruled by Grenfell Alabaster, whose second born son Johan is next in line. Ideals The House prides itself on being part of the common folk and humble beginnings, such that the next head in line within the family is determined by hard work. Coat of Arms A white Cor 984PD Established as first Noble House

[!timeline|t-r c-yellow] House BlackstoneHouse Blackstone\#Noble A house awarded nobility in the year 984PD in conjunction with House Veridian. Heir The current heir is the product of a joint marriage between a member of the Paradian family and the rulers of Blackstone. Karan Blackstone, a dwarven Forge Cleric. Ideals They, much like the Betrayer Gods, believe that nurturing everybody would eventually lead them to destruction. This doesn’t mean that they leave those who are in need, but rather care well for the poor and unwell. Coat of Arms The 984PD Established as Noble House

[!timeline|t-l c-yellow] **House VeridianHouse Veridian\#Noble A house awarded nobility in the year 984PD in conjunction with House Blackstone. Heir The current heir is the product of a joint marriage between a member of the Paradian family and the rulers of Veridian. Olocan Veridian, a firbolg druid. Ideals They, much like the Cultivator Deities, believe that to nurture others will undoubtedly lead to this same generosity to oneself. This doesn’t mean that they are not willing to fight, but rather sometimes hard truths are what an individual ne ** 984PD Established as a Noble House in conjunction as House BlackstoneHouse Blackstone\#Noble A house awarded nobility in the year 984PD in conjunction with House Veridian. Heir The current heir is the product of a joint marriage between a member of the Paradian family and the rulers of Blackstone. Karan Blackstone, a dwarven Forge Cleric. Ideals They, much like the Betrayer Gods, believe that nurturing everybody would eventually lead them to destruction. This doesn’t mean that they leave those who are in need, but rather care well for the poor and unwell. Coat of Arms The

[!timeline|t-r c-yellow] House D'AmboiseHouse D'Amboise\#Noble A house that serves as representative of the High Elf court and is viewed very highly by everyone except the High Elves themselves, due to their considered submission to the Paradian Empire. Heir In their second generation with Illiathor D’Amboise. Formed in 1020PD as an embassy to the elves of Ashtary Ideals We serve as an Embassy for the High Elves of Ashtary, seeking to communicate on parallel grounds. Coat of Arms A navy blue background with an intricate silver swirling resemb 1020PD Established as an embassy for the High Elves of AshtaryAshtary\#location Largely unexplored by those not indigenous. Those indigenous are mainly elves though some other peculiar and exotic races have been found traversing the land. It cannot be mapped as the landscape is constantly shifting from an unknown force. Due to this the inhabitants learn all the landscapes as biomes and how to traverse them unknowing where the next one will lead. Elynthi The main known city of elves, also referred to as the Crimson Gate. A huge city with architecture as if whit

[!timeline|t-l c-orange] Holy Guild of BelialHoly Guild of Belial\#Organisations This guild began as a church in The Age of Conduits honouring and worshipping the two suns. As time went on and into Post Divergence, the organisation became more and more affluent as parties would pay clergy to be neutral judges in regard to law and merchanting affairs. As a result the church became more akin to a guild as greedy merchants drew toward it. The Holy Guild of Belial now serves as official judges when concerning legal matters and merchant issues. * Many merchant c 1178PD Established as a Guild Previously the Holy Church of BelialHoly Guild of Belial\#Organisations This guild began as a church in The Age of Conduits honouring and worshipping the two suns. As time went on and into Post Divergence, the organisation became more and more affluent as parties would pay clergy to be neutral judges in regard to law and merchanting affairs. As a result the church became more akin to a guild as greedy merchants drew toward it. The Holy Guild of Belial now serves as official judges when concerning legal matters and merchant issues. * Many merchant c

[!timeline|t-r c-yellow] House RelhHouse Relh\#Noble A house awarded nobility due to its medical prowess and neutrality in the wars. Heir The rightful heir is determined by blood, specifically the Divine Sorcerer blood that only appears in a new baby as the last one dies (Dalai Lama vibes). K’falnar Relh is the current Progenitor and 49th heir. Ideals Divine blessing is for all. Coat of Arms An angel hovering above a broken sword Location West Laylan Ancestral Heirloom: The Wings of Relh - A set of wings that heal those around t 1232PD Established at the 250 year anniversary For outstanding medical prowess and neutrality in the wars.

[!timeline|t-l c-red] Paradian Invasion 1238PD Attempt to unite Mahra Coulta

[!timeline|t-r c-green] Blackstone LegionBlackstone Legion\#location General Knowledge A fierce and strong faction forming the Eastern side of the * Paradian Empire* and the Laylan Continent. Blackstone Legion.jpg Architecture: 3 blackstone towers §  They, much like the Betrayer Gods, believe that nurturing everybody would eventually lead them to destruction. This doesn’t mean that they leave those who are in need, but rather care well for the poor and unwell. ·  Many Minotaur, Loxodon and Goliath (more individualized folk) live here. §  East Lay relocates 1340PD

[!timeline|t-l c-yellow] House DobanHouse Doban\#location #Noble An artisan house from the Doban Range (pamee Akha) that gained nobility for its outstanding merchanting and monopoly on most all lighting equipment allowing even common folk to have non-magical light. There is an additional apology made by the Paradian Empire for 'invading' their land in their attempts to unite the continent. Heir Formed in 1482PD and in their 43rd generation with Layan Doban Ideals Our craft is not just a trade but art that illuminates Adestria. Coat of 1482PD Established at the 500 year anniversary For outstanding merchanting, monopoly, and as an apology for invading 1238PD.

[!timeline|t-r c-yellow] House DeepaxeHouse Deepaxe\#Noble A dwarven house at the very bottom of West Laylan, that received nobility reluctantly as an embassy for the Dwarves. They specialise in a magical fishing and underwater mining where magical axes are thrown deep and come back with fish. They were initially given it in 1732PD at the 750 year anniversary of the Paradian Empire but refuse to give a response of acceptance or denial. In 1740PD, Thronmin Deepaxe makes an official statement, begrudgingly, that they will be recognised as a nobl 1732PD Given nobility at 750 year anniversary but declines 1740PD accepts as an embassy for the DwarvesDwarves\#Worldbuilding Many dwarves leave Raggen’Thrum for the sole purpose of continuing their craft, they are stubborn but they understand that the outside world has much to offer, that of others marvelling at their work.

[!timeline|t-l c-orange] Sect of the Obsidian SunSect of the Obsidian Sun\#Organisations A religious cult that came to prominence 740 years prior to Campaign 1 in the 1700s. As a sect of the Holy Guild of Belial they believe that the black sun (Shakhor) of Adestria is actually more beneficial to Adestria than the white sun (Lavan), that the theology that Belial governs in neutral fairness is wrong, that the Holy Guild has forgotten its roots of worship to the suns that give life and henceforth should be honoured above it. They seek to spread this belief and become th 1740PD Established as an unofficial sect

[!timeline|t-r c-orange] The AfterguardThe Afterguard\#Organisations An order of outriders and morticians who follow a set of old scrolls prescribing that ALL dead are supposed to be properly sent off into the afterlife. The Afterguard is a fabled regiment made up of Trackers and Handlers who survey the wilderness on horseback to make sure every corpse is retrieved and properly sent off. The Scrolls Located in 1945PD, this set of scrolls dictate that all humanoids require a proper death lest Emon send them to the pits of the afterlife or bring t 1965PD Following their doctrinal scrolls found 10 years earlier

[!timeline|t-l c-yellow] House Frigid BloomHouse Frigid Bloom\#Noble A pilgrimage by two sisters who worshipped the god sisters E’Lliira and A’Llonnah, on the way they were attacked by a group of bandits. A comet fell, defeating the bandits and revealing an old abandoned temple to E’Lliira and A’Llonnah. Over the years the temple became a sanctuary for the lost, weary and the orphaned as maidens travelled to become nuns. Heir Dual Matriarch democracy where a new Lady of E’Lliira and Lady of A’Llonnah are sworn in every year. Ideals Help is given rega 1982PD Established at the 1000 year anniversary

[!timeline|t-r c-yellow] House AcheronHouse Acheron\#Noble It is an open secret that this House only rose to prominence because they assassinated all relevant members of the other prospective families. Through renown and connections only they managed to become candidates. Heir Damien Acheron is the fourth Heir to House Acheron though sightings of his forebears has been rumoured. Formed in 2232PD. Ideals: It is an honour to be a part of the Paradian Empire and we will do anything for its success. Coat of Arms A golden chalice on a deep crim 2232PD Established at the 1250 year anniversary

[!timeline|t-l c-green] KegoKegoKego \#location Kego.jpg Kego is a lantern lit city across a junction of a river within the Paradian Jungle. The whole city is built along the large trunks of the trees along this area of the jungle with Japanese Hashi bridges erected between the trees passing over the river. The city is built a ways above the river so as to not disturb the wildlife below and roped pulleys are used to rise to city level. More ropes and grafted stairways around tree trunks are how people move between levels. 1480PD Established

[!timeline|t-r t-1 c-gray] Campaign 1 2481PD 6 months before 2482PD

[!timeline|t-l t-1 c-yellow] Paradian Sesqui Millenial 2492PD The 1500 year anniversary of the Paradian EmpireParadian Empire\#location The largest Empire in Adestria, ruled by a single monarch. The Empire was founded in 982PD as two warring factions, the Veridian Enclave and the Blackstone Legion, fought for control of the continent of Laylan, this conflict came to be known as the Second Crown War. By the power of the founding ruler Set Paradian and his right hand man Gren Alabaster, the Paradian Empire overpowered both factions before uniting them under one rule. Though each faction has vastly different ideologie