History of the Universe

Medina was worshipped across Midora among the the first tribes. Eventually the Titan Gogara appeared on Midora, causing tribal folk to become divided on who do worship. The Titans Gogara and Medina became infatuated with each other and togheter they created the God known as Diion.

In the midst of Bjorr's eternal slumber, an unusual dream of his was made manifest in the form of a serpentine goddess. Being the sole being within the Realm she began to create and manifest her own horrors across Jormin. It eventually caught the attention of Bjorr himself and who became furious over her actions. She was banished from the realm and found herself on Midora where she discovered the mortal races.

The land of Vikholm thrived under the benevolent influence of its revered pantheon, the Old Gods. For nearly eight centuries, the diverse clans and tribes of demi-humans and other animal folk lived in relative harmony, deeply connected to the divine presence of their gods. Korrak, the Great Bear, bestowed strength and authority upon the Bearfolk, ensuring stability and order. Morgarl, the Starwing Owl, guided the people through wisdom and the mysteries of the night. Lyria, the Moon Wolf, nurtured the Wolves and Werewolves, embodying maternal care and unity. Fenrarn, the Frost Wolf, brought the harsh winters and natural destruction, reminding the people of nature's ferocity. Elarra, the Celestial Stag, illuminated the land with light and protection, while Pyrix, the Dawn Fox, taught adaptation and cunning. Each god's influence was celebrated through seasonal festivals and rituals, deeply embedding their presence in the daily lives and culture of Vikholm.

The arrival of the abyssal goddess Rhaaga brought about a profound division among the mortal races of Midora. As the goddess of the abyss and darkness, Rhagga possessed a formidable power that captured the attention and allegiance of many. Thus, the lands of Midora became embroiled in a fierce conflict between followers of Rhagga and those who remained faithful to the opposing deity, Diion.

In the desolate and expansive barren desertland of Agera, a region marked by warring settlements and ancient peoples, Rhagga's influence began to take hold. The goddess slithered across the vast landscape, exploiting the existing power dynamics and ruling over the inhabitants with an iron fist. Under her tyrannical rule, she became known as the Matriarch of the Night or the Night Serpent, embodying the darkness and commanding unwavering loyalty from her followers.

Rhagga's rule brought about a profound transformation in the desertland. Ancient settlements that had long been engaged in conflicts and rivalries now found themselves united under the banner of Rhagga's worship. Her powerful presence and the fear she instilled ensured compliance and subservience from her subjects.

The once-divided people of the desertland began to live under the shadow of the abyssal goddess, with her teachings and decrees guiding their every action. Rituals and sacrifices were performed in her name, and her followers looked to her as the ultimate authority, seeking favor and protection in the face of the harsh desert environment.

Throughout this time on Tamahirii, the fire Titan Azera had been tricked by Azorodox. Whispering to her in visions within her hellfires that she was in danger of losing her realm. She was told to harness the winds of Kiron and give immortality to her flames. Her paranoia got the better of her as she did what she was told in hope of preserving her reign over the realm. She gave birth to three gods of immense powers who were raised to rule in her name. Their names were Pharados, Horus and Malagore.

Little did she know, they eventually all rebelled and overthrew her. She was imprisoned within the core of the realm. However each of the three had their own goals, Malagore shared Azera's hunger for power and launched a conquest to conquer the entire realm for himself. The other brothers fought for their place in the realm but eventually Malagore forced the other two to flee and leave the realm in the hands of Malagore who continued his conquest onto the realm of Roahirii. Which he conquered with ease.

During a long and punishing winter in the year of 840, all tribes across the northern part of Agera came together to support one another until spring arrived. Not everything went smoothly as Warlords and Chiefs were fighting over who would lead the gathering. Weeks into the gathering they decided to hold a trial set for all chiefs and warlords. It was a bloody affair but one everyone eagerly agreed on, eventually there was one left and without any competition they became the defacto leader and crowned the first King of their land Kalamar. "King Ivor Grimfar".

South of Kalamar lie the pacifist country of Vikholm. A haven for non-human races. Grand farmlands and green forests full of life of all kinds. In the year 856 a strange being appeard before the native people, warning them about a coming bloodbath from the north. Something the majority did not believe would happen. Those that believed ralled their kin and fortified the Capital city Vikstorm. The leader became revered as the Evergreen Queen.

In the south west region of Agera lived several Houses of early nobility. A grand community of Houses who worked together and watch over their lands. However in the year 860 they met their first outside threat as the raiders from the north. The Houses came together and fought for one another. Together they managed to push back the raiders and establish a defense against future attacks from the north.

The arrival of the seafaring warlords of Kalamar posed a serious threat to the Nagan Empire, which at that time had been at its peak and had very few threats that required large armies. The Empire was left heavily undefended due to its size, and the raiding and enslavement of nearby villages by the Kalamar warlords quickly became a serious problem. The Empire attempted several times to overrun the raiders, but their ability to endure and withstand the Empire's tactics made the nobility realize that they needed another approach. It was then that Dao Nagarax Min himself, along with two mysterious figures, appeared before six Kalamar warlords with gifts of gold and a proposal.

The proposal was simple: they were offered land within the Empire and lordship if they would stop raiding and settle, to defend the Empire against future invaders. Two of the six warlords accepted the proposal and quickly slew the other warlords. These two warlords became the first Warlord Clans of the Nagan Empire, Clan Yaggard and Clan Yurami. Over time, the Warlord Clans became more accustomed to the local ways and eventually became the first Samurai of the Empire. They transformed from savage raiders to honorable warriors who watched over the Empire with a fierce loyalty and dedication to their new homeland.

This move proved to be a turning point for the Empire, as the Warlord Clans became a powerful force in the Empire's defense and were able to quell any future threats from the Kalamar warlords or other invaders. The Nagan Empire reached new heights of power and prosperity under the guidance of Dao Nagarax Min.

The Second Age began shortly before the arrival of Horus on Midora. In the far east, deep within the vast deserts the few mortals who endured the harsh enviroment was visited by Horus. To them he appeard as a giant engulfed in radiant fire, to the mortals he was the sun made manifest. The very thing the natives had prayed and shaped many of their customs around. Horus brought salvation to many native groups and was not long after proclaimed as the God King.

The founding of the Khein Dynasty began with the ascension of Anubis, the first adopted Prince. He was granted immense powers by the King and authorities over those under the King's rule. He was given the title Fair for granting people a chance to prove themselves before him and the King.

Not long after Horus arrival did Pharados arrive on Midora. On a world with green life and snow covered mountains Pharados had found his paradise. Something he had never seen before. He encountered villages and cities that held little faith, until he revealed his abilties when he helped the people who asked. He became a savior in the area. Word quickly spread across the land about a godlike man with radiant wings.  

People built shrines and temples in his image. Shamans and Priests began to worship him, writing down his actions in scriptures. Eventually Pharados realized the impact he had made and built the city of Enghilm which became his seat of power. The Silver Dominion had been established and his followers quickly grew in numbers.

Year 50 into the Second Age, the Khein Dynasty established the first trade route across the Dormond Sea, it connected the Dynasty mainland to the strange Emya Isle in the far east. There they discovered various tribes and established general trade and put up slave markets. The leading figure in this was Alikhan, he impressed the King. He became known as the Lover of Coins. He was later responsible for establishing trade with the great Nagan Empire. It wasn't until 30 years later that the King made him one of the Khein Princes. He became the fourth Prince in the year 80.

After Anubis ascension it took over twentry years before Horus found anyone worthy of adopting into the ruling family. A native warlord caught the attention of the King, to prove himself the King gave him a quest to kill a beast of fire from elsewhere, out of his depths and untrained for such task he eventually returned with the head of the beast. Rewarding him with new powers and becoming the second Prince. His name was Ahriman the Dreadful.

A brief revolt in the northern parts of the Dynasty ended with everyone becoming enslaved by a man named Kharn. He enslaved everyone who rebelled and managed to bend people to his will. He was known as the Noble Enslaver before Horus Khein saw his accomplishments. It was later when the King realized Kharn's arcane charm that he adopted the man as his Third Prince in order to serve the Dynasty.

Year 130 of the Second Age was the first time the forces of the Dynasty crossed into the Dominion territories. The Houses of the Dominion called for their old defense which had prepared for a northern attack for nearly three centuries, now faced with a new enemy from the east and with their God by their side. A series of battles took place across the Southern Hills, they became known as the Southern Skull Hills. The army pushed back the invaders to a nearby forest where Pharados struck a bargin with Ahriman who led the invasion. Ahriman tried to strike down Pharados howver he was met with a swift mercy and was thrown across the continent back into the deserts of the Dynasty. The remaining forces in the forest dropped all their weapons there and then as they fled back into the Dynasty. The Dominion had its first grand victory and the Silverin Guard became known to the world.

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Shido Nagamotto Min, also known as the Mad Emperor, was the third ruler of the Nagan Empire. He was born into the imperial family as the son of Kenshii Nagamara Min, the Second Emperor. Shido's childhood was marked by a series of traumatic events, including the death of his mother and a failed assassination attempt on his life. These experiences left him with a deep-seated paranoia and a sense of superiority over others. Upon ascending to the throne, Shido's erratic behavior quickly became apparent. He spent vast amounts of the empire's wealth on lavish personal projects and neglected important state affairs. His courtiers and advisors struggled to manage his increasingly unpredictable behavior, as he would fly into sudden rages and make arbitrary decisions.

One of the most notable aspects of Shido's reign was his belief that he was a greater authority than the Empire's patron god, Diion. He claimed that Diion was a weak deity and that he himself was the only true ruler of the Empire. This caused great consternation among the imperial court and the general population, many of whom remained deeply devoted to Diion. This was a turning point in the history of the Nagan Empire. Shido was consumed by his own ambition and desire for power, and he believed that he could wield the god's power to control the Empire as he saw fit. His action eventually led to him being overthrown by a rebellion led by his own lords.

"King Dagmar Karaheim" ruled Kalamar with a firm iron gauntlet. He stood up for his country and did everything to stop the total control of the Dominion who had already laid claim on their land. The Dominion knew better not to have the entire north rally against them and "allowed" the King to rule. 

The year was 600 of the Third Age. The infernal god Malagore raged across Medina with both conquest and hunt for his celestial brothers on his mind. Four grand armies; Silverin Guard of the Dominion, led by Pharados, Sun Lords of the Nagan Empire, the Executioners of Light of the Dynasty, led by Horus Khein and Blackmanes who were led by the King of Kalamar,. Together they rallied under Diion, Pharados and Horus to bring and end to Malagore's destructive path. The last stand took place south of the Empire, on the continent of Eros which had been scorthed by the forces of Malagore. The armies reached the burning shores and fell into Malagore deceptive grasp when they moved inlands. The Silverin Guard were the first to fall and break under the intense fighting across the lava fields. Only their name survived the battle of Eros. The Sun Lords were wiped out as the continent was torn apart. With the continent split, leaving the Executioners of Light separated from their God King Horus, they quickly became overwhelmed by Malagore’s forces.

The Kalamar King with his last breath called out for aid by saying a long forgotten name.. Rhaaga. With that one last breath the Kalamar King turned the tide of the battle. Thousands of creatures came pouring out as the ground erupted, slaughtering everything in their wake. It was then the slithering form of Rhaaga appeared before the world once more. The world shook as Malagore lost his power and was shattered into shards. His demons were thrown back to where they came from and his followers were put to the sword. Each and every shard was safely taken by the survivors of the battle and sealed away in tombs such as this. Each holding a piece of history that must not repeat itself.  

At the beginning of the 4th age a group of zealots within the Dominion Church made a discovery of a forgotten and hidden truth. The fact that Pharados, their God was part fiend due to his infernal origin and thus was able to become subject to an archaic ritual. This group organized a handful of secret rituals within the Capital City Enghilm of the Dominion. It took years to prepare and they kept it well within their own circle of people. About a decade later the rituals were all materialized into a magical dome over the Capital. Simultaneously a group of zealots surrounded the chamber of Pharados and restrained him with powerful arcane chains and imprisoned him within his chamber. As Pharados was silenced the group of Zealots claimed authority over the Church. Maintaining the general faith of the people but became the voice of their God now simply known as the Silver Prince. The Church shortly thereafter founded their own military known as the Dominus Chain which enforced the edicts of the Church.

The Deathmarch Massacre, an event shrouded in sorrow and controversy, left an indelible mark on the history of the northern land of Kalamar. In a year marked by fear and uncertainty, the valiant response of Kalamar's people to the threat of black dragons culminated in a cataclysmic clash in the Traxton Highlands. Four thousand souls marched, united by a shared purpose, to confront the terror that loomed over their homeland.

The story unfolds as a tragic symphony, with the unsuspecting army venturing into the highlands, hoping to outsmart the dragons under the guise of the midday sun. However, the very elements seemed to conspire against them. Dark clouds gathered, shrouding the sun and plunging the landscape into darkness. Torrential rain turned to acid, corroding all in its path, and heralding the onslaught of the fearsome dragons.

The ferocity of the dragons' assault unleashed chaos and carnage, their acid-laden breath weaving a tapestry of agony. Amid this maelstrom, brave souls stood firm, letting fly arrows and bolts that defied the very jaws of death. It is believed that four black dragons were ultimately vanquished that day, but the cost was staggering. Only thirteen survivors emerged from the cataclysm, their names fading into the annals of history.

Whispers and suspicions have lingered, casting shadows of doubt upon the intentions of the Church of the Silver Dominion. Did they orchestrate this bloodshed to weaken the Kalamar populace? The Church's resolute silence regarding the massacre fuels such conjecture.

The Dominion's claim on Rivermond reached an all time high during the the year 600. They wanted the Church to be the one and only faith in Rivermond where faith was free for any man. One by one the Barons opened their arms to the Church and the people began to suffer for it, It was then a Knightly Order rose up in defense for the people and their country. The Order of the Grail Knights, they stood firm against the Church and became a symbol of hope for the commonfolk. The fighting between the Order and the Dominion lasted nearly half a decade. The Dominion moved a large force across the border in attempt to put an end to all the revolts, it was then the Order met its end when they led a charge against the Dominion army led by the Dominus Chain themselves.  

The fall of Vindrik, once a flourishing city of arcane knowledge and noble heritage, remains a haunting chapter in Rivermond's history. In the year 620 of the fourth age, tensions between the Arcane Collegium and the Dominion Church erupted into a cataclysmic conflict. Led by the formidable necromancer Xandrik, who fiercely defended his home against the Church's encroachment, Vindrik became a battleground of arcane might and religious zeal. Whether through unleashed magics or orchestrated calamities, the city was devastated, its proud towers reduced to rubble. What remained was Highmarsh, a cursed expanse of haunted swamps and crumbling ruins, where ghouls, spirits, and darker entities now reign. The Dominion Church, fearing the malevolent presence, declared the area forbidden, leaving Vindrik's legacy to fade into fearful folklore—a stark reminder of the perils of power unchecked and the enduring shadows cast by a city lost to darkness.

Orders from the Rivermond Capital urged the Barons to assemble their Knights and troops to fortify the border along the Khein Dynasty. Word from the Church told them about a possible invasion. The Knights of Bellmond charged across the border in hope of demoralize the enemy forces however they charged straight into a well defended war camp, the charge was stopped in an instant and the fighting continued on foot. The losses were heavy on both sides however only a handful of Knights managed to return home. It was a major blow to the Baron of Bellmond, It has since split the relation between the Baron and his son.