As a conclusion to several centuries of cultural and ethnic conflicts, collective known as the Race Wars, the four major nations of the region formed a unified government, that allowed a consistent rule of the land without undue bias to one nation or another. The new government and the combined lands would be known as The Four Kingdoms.
The Four Kingdoms
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0 - 242
Foundation of the Kingdoms
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242
Collapse of the Feudal order
Civil actionDespite attempts at unity, warlord tendencies continued, and the growing power and influence of the churches strained and threatened resources and control of the four kings.
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242 > 256
Civil War
Military actionIn attempt to prevent the collapse of the kingdoms, seven prominent religions formed arms of the faith, lead by various champions, to end the regional uprisings.
Initially, the churches managed to quell the various warlords, but in the process, brought their power to bear at all levels. Claiming divine providence, they overthrew the kings and stabilized the nations.
While vastly a human endeavor, the Thjold, Or-Kyne, and Elvae acquiesced to the change in order to maintain peace. -
256 > 495
Rule of 7
Political eventAt the conclusion of the civil war, seven faiths stood in control of the government. Garvol, Anestri, Valia, Ineria, Ulanok, Ythis, and Zonifyr. The high priests of each religion formed the ruling counsel, informed by ministers of the four nations: Khaldoth, The Protectorate of Zerxiam The Nylovahk Union, and Harvaden.
Over the next 250 years, the counsel increased it's own influence and changed laws make the Four Kingdoms a de-facto theocracy. As increasingly large numbers of denominational or lesser known religions came under scrutiny and eventually driven into exile, the various noble houses began to sow dissent among the populace.
One particular noble, Berro D'Noreth had used wealth and influence to delve into necromantic arts, an act of treason against the churches. Eventually he was brought to justice. -
495
The Trial of Berro D'Noreth
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495 - 498
Second Civil War
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495 - 498
Civil War: Secular Reclamation
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498 - now
Rule of the Regents
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499
Formal political and economic alliance established with Aluhgard
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547 > 551
War of the Rogue King
Military actionKing Daryk Trevyn launches a major military advance on the Kingdom of Khaldoth in order to establish a new sovereign nation. And almost succeeds.
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711
Regents Elanil and Myriil Ysindoral selected by lottery
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736
Regent Toren Khyray Nemzetor elected by the Thanedom
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750
Election of Human Regent
Political eventElection of Isaac Roland Arkuld
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755
Regent Denythri of Clan Tree Guard volunteers to the throne
Political eventDenythri Clan Tree Guard
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4/12/759
Earthquake in Sarchoria
Geological / environmental event