Post by xDK on Nov 15, 2016 15:18:24 GMT
The Following is a Must Read for all new members!
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Ancient History
Legends say that since the beginning of time, magical creatures and beings have roamed the earth and lived in perfect harmony with each other. This was before the event that shook the world into chaos and destruction. An event so detrimental, that all the beings had to flee from their natural surroundings and seek new lands, but nowhere appeared safe.
The Island of Heonia
Heonia is a small island in the middle of the ocean, and it was the only place safe for all the magical beings and creatures around the world. So the ones that made it took refuge on the island. The beings fought each other to keep their place on the island, and the ones capable of surviving eventually settled down. People assume that the island's remote location was what made it so safe.
The Humans
A few thousands years later, the first humans started to appear around the newly formed world. The humans were not magical in nature, yet their soul was charged with an energy that was more powerful than that of any previous magical entity. The humans did what humans do and started to form tribes, then cities, then nations. They slowly explored the world and used its resources to their own desire. To this day, unexplored areas of the world are still a mystery to many. Thus leading to ancient history and fairytales colliding.
The Great War
The humans developed 4 major nations around the world, Averésia, Exedia, Lowen and Slaryn. Thus creating multiple cultures in the process. The differences in cultures meant that war was inevitable. Finally the two largest empires, Averésia and Exedia, went at it, with the two other nations watching. In the war, both sides suffered major losses over the course of 30 years. When the war ended, no victor could celebrate, as the two nations were too evenly matched. Only suffering followed the next few years.
The World Council
The world council was created, as a result of the great war. Lowen and Slaryn who had not been involved with the war, decided that enough was enough. Thus creating a council that would ensure the safekeeping of the world’s balance. The 4 nations started to create policies that would ensure that the nations, would not go to war with each other again. However the differences in culture, meant that they could not agree on anything.
The Republic of Cattagia
Cattagia, otherwise known as the 5th nation. Is a large city, build by those who would not participate in the great war. It was founded upon the principle of justice through politics. Cattagia was soon invited to join the world council as a fifth member. Thus becoming the deciding factor when it came to many controversial decisions.
The Legionnaires
An Exedian patch of inexperienced soldiers were sent off on a mission to look for an abandoned ship, which was rumored to contain Averésian gold. So they set sail for the western areas of the world. They happened to stumble upon Heonia by coincidence, and wondered where they were. There weren’t supposed to be an island where they were. Yet here it was. They quickly sent a bird off with a message of the island's location to the Kaiser. Thus the Exedian Kingdom got news of the whereabouts of Heonia.
The Arcane Material
The Exedians realised, shortly after sending a patch of explorers and archaeologists, that the island of Heonia held special properties. It appeared that Heonia would have gone unnoticed for years, due to a magical aura that was surrounding the island. The Exedians made a lot of experiments and tests on the island to locate the source of the aura. Finally after many years of research, they found a magical material within the ground of Heonia, that held arcane energy within itself. The Exedians wanted to understand this arcane power, and they decided to keep researching and developing new methods to harness the power within.
The Leaked Information
80 years had passed since the Exedians got word of the location of Heonia. A spy from the Averésians had managed to infiltrate some high positions within the Exedian ranks. It was not long before he got news of an island and the special material on it. Soon thereafter the Averésians brought the speculations up in the world council, but the Exedians denied everything. However when the news of the coordinates of the island was leaked, due to an unknown cause. The rest of the nation's soon followed troop, and began to send expedition teams to the location.
Now
You have been sent to the island of Heonia through an expedition mission, however your personal reason for being on the island, is entirely up to you. All the nations have started to set up their small camps around the island, and your story is about to begin. How did you arrive on Heonia? Why are you here? What will you do?
This is The Fallen Chronicle, and it awaits your command.
The 5 Nations
(The following a short sum up of each nation)
Averésia
“Nothing is impossible, when you have the resources.”
The Averésian Empire. A glorious and outreaching land, with contacts in all the other kingdoms. The Averésians are a very noble people, who tends to uphold their morals and ethics, within the laws of their lands. However, having so much land, the Averésian council can only place their focus on so much at a time. Therefore, many people are suffering in poverty in order for the few on top to live their noble lives. it is a place that appears well organized, filled with well-mannered noble people, but it is far from that. A place where poverty is on the rise, and the council, controlling the main capital, continuously ignores the lower class.
Exedia
“For science, and great wine.”
The Exedian Kingdom is a place where science and facts, are essential for a successful livelihood. The Exedians kept the secrets of the Heonia Island for themselves, for over 80 years, and they have conducted experiments, far beyond the moral limits of most nations. They are very culture focused, and they build temples and libraries of sandstone, in order to store knowledge. The temple on the coast holds traditional Exedian cloth and garments. It’s a place where you can relax, and think for a moment, before continuing the studies and experiments. The library holds mysteries that the Exedians have stored through the 80 years that they have been on the Island. The kingdom on the mainland itself is the second biggest. However, most of these lands are uninhabited, due to the massive desert, striking across the kingdom.
Lowen
“Reaching the goal, no matter the cost.”
The Kingdom of Lowen, is the third largest kingdom in the world, and it is not to be undermined by people. The people of Lowen is quite vicious in their political approach, yet come across as fairly friendly. The Lands of Lowen are filled with hills and highlands, with rivers and lakes. People, who venture there from the outside, tend to say that the place seems lush, yet dead. Even though the nature is blooming, and the grass is growing high over the plains, it seems that the amount of life within these regions is at its minimal. Nobody can really explain why that is. When it comes to capturing prisoners and getting information, the Lowens can be some of the most merciless people.
Slaryn
“In mountains, deserts and snowy fields. We shall rise.”
The Slaryn Empire, is in itself, a very unique place. The Slaryn Empire does not really hold any specific marked lands, however they do have a set of rules and traditions that they follow. This Empire is made up of several spots around the world, which essentially bring together the fourth biggest nation. The Slaryn people have over many centuries fought over land which other nations deemed useless. Yet, the Slaryn thrive in these particular places. It is due to these, usually tough environments, that the Slaryn has managed to keep relevant in the world. The Slaryn have a tradition of bringing every family’s third child into military training, under the elite corps of the Slaryn people. It is these Elite soldiers that are feared by many around the world, due to their precise and controlled way of fighting. The Slaryn tend to always keep on the move, which has lead many of them to seek the life of a merchant.
Cattagia
“For peace and prosperity.”
Many people believe the Republic of Cattagia, is an insignificant little nation, with nothing much to offer, aside from their neutral culture, which focuses on keeping out of every other nations way, when it comes to conflicts. These people are to be wrong. Cattagia has managed to sneak its way into the world council, and tends to be the deciding factor when it comes to important decisions, regarding world crisis’s and food shortages. The Cattagian people are for some unknown reason, very known to be sitting in important positions, such as master of coin, or Stuart of arms. It is likely due to their Neutral culture, combined with the disagreements of the other four nation combined, that has made Cattagia the smallest nation, the one with the most power when it comes to influence as the world’s peacekeeping force.
