III. The Duchal Line (c. 340–578 CY)
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Duke
Reign (CY)
Key Events
1
Caleb I, “the Founder”
c. 340 – 372
Unites the Seven Mothers’ tribes, routs Aerdi at the Battle of the Red Road, takes title Duke of Tenh.
2
Caleb II, “the Lawgiver”
372 – 402
Codifies clan law, builds first fortifications of Nevond.
3
Damar the Peaceful
402 – 436
Fosters trade with Urnst, oversees era of prosperity.
4
Hadran “the Ironhanded”
436 – 468
Creates formal ducal court, reorganizes baronial council, launches cavalry reforms; charters the mining of darksilver or platinum from mountains to mint Tenha currency. Quells a minor dispute of dwarves in the darksilver mine of Gnóttbrunr (“Fountainwealth mines”)
5
Mavren
468 – 500
Patron of druids and priests, renovates shrines of the Seven Mothers.
6
Harvek
500 – 532
Holds the “Long Quiet,” a peaceful but insular period; strengthens borders against raiders.
7
Elyeh I
532 – 560
Expands Nevond–Nevnend’s walls, builds stone roads; renews ties with the Pale and Urnst.
8
Elyeh II
560 – 572†
Reign marked by border wars; falls to wasting illness c. 572 CY, delegates power to son.
9
Elyeh III
Acting Duke 572 – 578, crowned Needfest 578
Former Ranger Lord of Harthold’s Reach. Stabilizes eastern frontier during regency; crowned just before the Greyhawk Wars.
† Illness and Rumor: Some say Elyeh II’s wasting sickness was sent by Iuz; others whisper it was punishment from the Old Faith for spurning a delegation of priestesses early in his reign.