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January 2002

Elias takes over leadership of the Overlords from Mentazm
The Army of Kaldor - "invaders" from the distant land of Gorimdor - finaly gather its forces to start the campaign to conquer Sosaria as they regard it as their ancient homeland.Led by General Dravon Vlagshaw they begin thier campaign by launching attacks on Vesper after the completion of their base Strongholt.
The Citizens of Valoria vote for a new council: Andor, Sister Genevieve, Bran Gradnak, Logan, Tussi de Luxe. Chairman of the Council is Kofu son of Scar
Trinsic declares all out war on Naeloth drow and their allies. This became known as the second drow war. All drow and all those known to have Blackthorne sympathy are to be arrested on sight, trade with all known drow allies ceases. The streets run red with blood from both sides, but there is no decisive victory for either.
Trinsic helps Dreamstone against orc raids from the Severed Hed orc tribe. The orcs retaliate by repeatedly attacking Trinsic directly. In the end, Duke Ikus has no other option than paying tribute to the orcs' leader Saktoth to stop the raids.

February 2002

Lord Blackthorne returns to Britannia, having forced a dark alliance with the machine monster Exodus
The "Valorian Vipers" (Logan, Temko, Ragknock and Lokita) play their first ever match of bagball against the "Spiritwood Yobs". The experienced Spiritwood Yobs trounce the Valorian Vipers 5 : 0
Order of the Ankh moved to Trinsic. Sims Roggran becomes Baron, Aelred Bowmaker becomes first Bishop of Trinsic.

March 2002

Ashoka naz'Ruidin, the vizier of Nujel'm, persuades the Judges to join her on the faraway island and uphold the law among its citizens (which at the time also include the Fellowship For Light, the White Order of Britannia and the Disciples of Darkness). The rest of Sosaria breathes a sigh of relief.
Gerrick Adarastos along with a hearty crew of people moves from Dreamstone in Feluccan Yew to the isle of Magincia, forming the Magincia Merchant League. Some say that he received a letter from his dying father to take over his family's general trading business and this is why he returned to his home land.
Trinsic is invaded by the forces of Blackthorn (Juka, Chaos Dragoons, Juggernauts, etc). The battles continue for several months but eventually the invaders are driven back. This war results in even closer relationship among the loyalist towns, particularly the badly-affected Yew. Crisis meetings were held in Britain in how to stop the attacking force.
Kamchack is appointed Count of Trinsic, succeeding Wolfric as head of the Trinsic Paladins of Honour.
The De Vega Family opens the Valorian Runelibrary to the public. It is one of the biggest on Europa with 1280 runes in 121 runebooks

April 2002

Trinsic sends nobles to help Vesper against the murderous Kaldorians over fears that if Kaldor were to win Vesper, they'd expand further into loyalist lands if Vesper would fall.
An orcish clan from Minoc attacks and kidnaps the Templar Kurt and his wife. Kurt is banished by an orcish shaman to an unknown dimension and his wife is killed. Kurt is later saved by a man named 'Venom' d'Orsay, who disappears in the process.
Minos Numenor appointed Sherrif of Trinsic. He implements law 468, which restricts trade in poisons and magic armour and forces Vesper tradesmen (who were known to be supporting rebels) to obtain a trade permit to trade in Trinsic. The law resulted in lot of arguments between the two towns, and almost resulted in war. However, it stays with many small skirmishes and fiery speeches by Ikus and Twothumb full of bitter accusations and counter-accusations. The hostile environment between Trinsic and Vesper that started here was to last for many years to come.
The notorious criminal Nuala Sapphire is finally brought to trial in Trinsic, though her many victims stay disappointed with the outcome.
The Overlords maim and slaughter everyone in Trinsic regardless of their affiliation, which results in their formal banning from the town for a while.
In Magincia, Gerrick incorporates the capital from his father's business into his own fortune and makes the transition from businessman to politician. With no objections from the city's patricians and nobles, he merges his merchant chapter with the townsfolk, forming the Principality of Magincia. Gerrick, always fond of an impressive title, starts calling himself first Merchant Prince, then Prince of Magincia. Plans for the city are laid, and something resembling laws and a constitution are hastily drafted.

May 2002

A hero emerges. Dawn, Royal Knight of Britannia, leads the fight against Blackthorn and Exodus.
General Dravon Vlagshaw is recalled to Gorimdor to start a new campaign leaveing control of the army to General Paladis whom then forges an alliance with the present Vesper alliance and for many months, Kaldor is regarded as a staunch ally of the North, along with the Knights & Mages of Kha and the Vesper Trade Company. Lenar Isawa, commander of the Kaldorians under the leadership of General Paladis, even successfully governs Vesper as mayor for a time.
The Township of Templewood falls more and more under attack by the drow from the Empire of Naeloth. Whilst the Templars are fervently defending the township at all costs, the Citizens attempt to keep the town serene and calm, ultimately failing due to the growing strife and disagreements with the Templars as battle is waged in the town.
Mayor Rangarig steps down from his office, handing over the reigns to Anya, and chooses to retire to Spiritwood. Templewood slowly declines into no more than a garrison town under the sole rule of the Templars.

June 2002

During a visit to Trinsic, the regent is subject of an assassination attempt. Many suspect the Vesperians behind it, but they deny everything, and deliberately seek to exacerbate the situation with Olof Twothumb making a public protest in Trinsic. Investigations are carried out but no firm proof is ever obtained due to the obstructionism from Vesper.
In Magincia, Prince Gerrick opens the hitherto closed borders to encourage trade. The city's main export of fine leather and exotic woods lures many interested people, among them the Keepers of the Elements which go on to assisted the Principality with holding several very successful Trade Festivals. An embargo is kept in place on cider as it is feared that it could be poisonous, though some enterprising smugglers soon circumvent the embargo.
The Valorian captain Ragknock proposes to Lady Tussi de Luxe. She accepts. It comes to rivalties between the Captain and Tancred of the Vesper Woodfolk, who also has an eye on the fair Lady.

July 2002

Magincia receives a visit by Aelred Bowmaker, Bishop of Trinsic, who preaches about the virtues.
A Magincian subgroup, the Romincians, depart and form a colony along the shores of the mainland. Their departure is attended by the Baron of Vesper and his people.

August 2002

The blessings of the Overlord ceremony held in Trinsic, complete with the ritual slaughter on an altar of the Serf Molly – despite the best efforts of a large force of Duchy and Templars, which when trying to stop the ceremony were beaten back by the bloodthirsty Overlords.
Baron Sims Roggran resigns and returns to the Order of the Ankh. Ikus appoints his cousin Irvyn as Baron. Not long after, Ikus decides to retire as duke for personal reasons, the Regent ratifies Irvyn as his successor. The Barony is conferred on Robert deCraon.
The Britannia Guards, under leadership of Albion, leave their accustomed home in Trinsic to make a new life in Minoc, which at the time is ruled by Baron Robert Dart. After a few months, Dart vanishes, and the fat Jalabhar Xho takes over the reins. Around the same time Albion also departs, and leadership of the Britannia Guards passes to Cardinal Brown Moses.
Miss Fyonnah Windwit becomes the new Tavernkeeper of the Sword & Shovel Tavern in Valoria

September 2002

Trinsic Count Kamchack persistently undermines the authority of the Duke, leading to a state nearing civil war between the Paladins of Honour and the Duchy. The final straw comes when the Count marries Taranessa despite the Dukes refusal to sanction the wedding, and then insists on travelling to Minoc despite being banned from the city. The regent intervenes and the Count resigns, leaving Trinsic – taking with him a number of Paladins. Captain Pallin retires, and Vagablonde is appointed the new Captain of the Duchy Guard.
Aelred hands over leadership of the Order of the Ankh and the Bishopship to Crowley.
Prince Gerrick departs from Magincia to further his studies for the benefit of the city, prompting the search for a suitable magistrate to oversee the city in his absence. An initial plan to appoint a spiritual leader in form of an "Archpadre of Magincia" do not come to fruition. However, after an exchange of letters with the Guardians of Britannia, led by Montac, the Guardians agree to base themselves in Magincia and after time rename themselves as Guardians of Magincia. Montac rules over Magincia in Gerrick's absence.
Wedding preparations are underway in Valoria for the marriage of Captain Ragknock to Lady Tussi de Luxe. The Knights Templar accept to provide a honour guard. Then Captain Ragknock disappears mysteriously. At the same time Tancred disappears too. Coincidence? Investigations led to nothing.

October 2002

Irvyn marries Caroline Duvall, in a lavish ceremony attended even by the regent, Barahir Netanve.
The Gates of Virtue ritual is performed in Trinsic. The intention was to strengthen its defences against magical attack, but those taking part in the ceremony were attacked by Naelothian drow, disrupting the ritual and causing the unexpected side effect of causing all recalling and gating in and out of Trinsic to become extremely hazardous.
The battle of Barrier Bridge in Trinsic - using the ruse of "peace talks", Shaex D’Thargaz of Naeloth lures duke Irvyn into a trap, wiping out most the Duchy forces. The Knights Templar honour their alliance, and drive the Drow and henchmen from the city.
Ikus appointed Lord Chancellor directly under Regent Barahir - a position he leaves after only a few months.
Council Elections in Valoria. New Councillors are Egwene, Black Diamond, Zovvar Hastam, Salomon Majere, Torgoth de Vega and Defiler. Council Leader is Tussi de Luxe
A horde of Blackthorns Minions and other Barbarians intrude the Valorian Woods and the Healers Campus. Together with the Knights Templars and the Army of Minoc they can be defeated.
Valoria is threatened by the new Baron of Minoc, a certain Robert Dart, to give up its independence and become part of Minoc

November 2002

The independence of Valoria is saved when Minoc is freed and Robert Dart driven away by the Vesperian Army
Elves settle in Valoria and become part of the town
First appearance of the Mugger's Union in cities all across Sosaria and are instilling terror and laughter in the hearts of their victims.
A strange alliance establishes itself in the east of Trinsic, where the Mugger's Union, the Fellowship of Shadows and various other groups settle in what is henceforth known as "the Shades". A man named 'Venom' is identified as acknowledged leader of the Shades and the alliance. Duchy Guards retire from the area almost entirely and only enter it in great force.
Trinsic sees a rise in crime, from theft, muggings, spying to the brief appearance of a drug named 'Pixie Dust'. The drug is contained and disappears from the streets, but it can never be fully resolved who is behind the production and sale of 'Pixie Dust'. Shades involvement is suspected.
War breaks out between the Kaldorians and the Knights Templar, led by Prince Orlando. When the Kaldorians, aided by their allies from the Ebon Hand and the Darkcloaks, make war on the Templars' stronghold, the Beaufort, the Templar Marshall Philkaos and Sergeant of the Ankh Belinda turn the game on its head and launches a devastating attack on the Kaldorian fortification of Strongholt. Strongholt is badly damaged and burnt, requiring many months of repairs, and the Kaldorians are beaten back for the time being.

December 2002

In retaliation for a trade embargo the leaders of Minoc had placed on trade with Vesper, the rebellious and fiercely independent Vesperians gather their allies and take the city by force. Minoc's residents and the Britannia Guards are forced to retreat to the surrounding forests while they call for help from the loyalist allies. The allies respond in force, and an army the size of it has never been seen since marches on Minoc for the Vesperians and their supporters wait. An almighty battle ensues. Despite the numbers stacked against them, superior Vesperian tactics win the day, and the loyalists are beaten back. In a show of generosity and good faith, Vesper's Baron Kain Twothumb withdraws from the city anyway.
Slavers threaten Sosaria and the cities of Trinsic and Vesper under the leadership of the cruel Mehdi Ibn Salaad.
Trade Agreement between Valoria and Lady Vizier Ashoka Naz'Rudin and the officials of the Sultanate of Nujel'm. Valoria holds bi-weekly markets in the streets of Nujel'm

22nd October 2006, 01:05 PM	#4
Twothumb Guardian Join Date: Jul 2006 Shard: Snowbourne Posts: 622 Gold: 6,033 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: A History of RP on Europa January 2002 Elias takes over leadership of the Overlords from Mentazm The Army of Kaldor - "invaders" from the distant land of Gorimdor - finaly gather its forces to start the campaign to conquer Sosaria as they regard it as their ancient homeland.Led by General Dravon Vlagshaw they begin thier campaign by launching attacks on Vesper after the completion of their base Strongholt. The Citizens of Valoria vote for a new council: Andor, Sister Genevieve, Bran Gradnak, Logan, Tussi de Luxe. Chairman of the Council is Kofu son of Scar Trinsic declares all out war on Naeloth drow and their allies. This became known as the second drow war. All drow and all those known to have Blackthorne sympathy are to be arrested on sight, trade with all known drow allies ceases. The streets run red with blood from both sides, but there is no decisive victory for either. Trinsic helps Dreamstone against orc raids from the Severed Hed orc tribe. The orcs retaliate by repeatedly attacking Trinsic directly. In the end, Duke Ikus has no other option than paying tribute to the orcs' leader Saktoth to stop the raids. February 2002 Lord Blackthorne returns to Britannia, having forced a dark alliance with the machine monster Exodus The "Valorian Vipers" (Logan, Temko, Ragknock and Lokita) play their first ever match of bagball against the "Spiritwood Yobs". The experienced Spiritwood Yobs trounce the Valorian Vipers 5 : 0 Order of the Ankh moved to Trinsic. Sims Roggran becomes Baron, Aelred Bowmaker becomes first Bishop of Trinsic. March 2002 Ashoka naz'Ruidin, the vizier of Nujel'm, persuades the Judges to join her on the faraway island and uphold the law among its citizens (which at the time also include the Fellowship For Light, the White Order of Britannia and the Disciples of Darkness). The rest of Sosaria breathes a sigh of relief. Gerrick Adarastos along with a hearty crew of people moves from Dreamstone in Feluccan Yew to the isle of Magincia, forming the Magincia Merchant League. Some say that he received a letter from his dying father to take over his family's general trading business and this is why he returned to his home land. Trinsic is invaded by the forces of Blackthorn (Juka, Chaos Dragoons, Juggernauts, etc). The battles continue for several months but eventually the invaders are driven back. This war results in even closer relationship among the loyalist towns, particularly the badly-affected Yew. Crisis meetings were held in Britain in how to stop the attacking force. Kamchack is appointed Count of Trinsic, succeeding Wolfric as head of the Trinsic Paladins of Honour. The De Vega Family opens the Valorian Runelibrary to the public. It is one of the biggest on Europa with 1280 runes in 121 runebooks April 2002 Trinsic sends nobles to help Vesper against the murderous Kaldorians over fears that if Kaldor were to win Vesper, they'd expand further into loyalist lands if Vesper would fall. An orcish clan from Minoc attacks and kidnaps the Templar Kurt and his wife. Kurt is banished by an orcish shaman to an unknown dimension and his wife is killed. Kurt is later saved by a man named 'Venom' d'Orsay, who disappears in the process. Minos Numenor appointed Sherrif of Trinsic. He implements law 468, which restricts trade in poisons and magic armour and forces Vesper tradesmen (who were known to be supporting rebels) to obtain a trade permit to trade in Trinsic. The law resulted in lot of arguments between the two towns, and almost resulted in war. However, it stays with many small skirmishes and fiery speeches by Ikus and Twothumb full of bitter accusations and counter-accusations. The hostile environment between Trinsic and Vesper that started here was to last for many years to come. The notorious criminal Nuala Sapphire is finally brought to trial in Trinsic, though her many victims stay disappointed with the outcome. The Overlords maim and slaughter everyone in Trinsic regardless of their affiliation, which results in their formal banning from the town for a while. In Magincia, Gerrick incorporates the capital from his father's business into his own fortune and makes the transition from businessman to politician. With no objections from the city's patricians and nobles, he merges his merchant chapter with the townsfolk, forming the Principality of Magincia. Gerrick, always fond of an impressive title, starts calling himself first Merchant Prince, then Prince of Magincia. Plans for the city are laid, and something resembling laws and a constitution are hastily drafted. May 2002 A hero emerges. Dawn, Royal Knight of Britannia, leads the fight against Blackthorn and Exodus. General Dravon Vlagshaw is recalled to Gorimdor to start a new campaign leaveing control of the army to General Paladis whom then forges an alliance with the present Vesper alliance and for many months, Kaldor is regarded as a staunch ally of the North, along with the Knights & Mages of Kha and the Vesper Trade Company. Lenar Isawa, commander of the Kaldorians under the leadership of General Paladis, even successfully governs Vesper as mayor for a time. The Township of Templewood falls more and more under attack by the drow from the Empire of Naeloth. Whilst the Templars are fervently defending the township at all costs, the Citizens attempt to keep the town serene and calm, ultimately failing due to the growing strife and disagreements with the Templars as battle is waged in the town. Mayor Rangarig steps down from his office, handing over the reigns to Anya, and chooses to retire to Spiritwood. Templewood slowly declines into no more than a garrison town under the sole rule of the Templars. June 2002 During a visit to Trinsic, the regent is subject of an assassination attempt. Many suspect the Vesperians behind it, but they deny everything, and deliberately seek to exacerbate the situation with Olof Twothumb making a public protest in Trinsic. Investigations are carried out but no firm proof is ever obtained due to the obstructionism from Vesper. In Magincia, Prince Gerrick opens the hitherto closed borders to encourage trade. The city's main export of fine leather and exotic woods lures many interested people, among them the Keepers of the Elements which go on to assisted the Principality with holding several very successful Trade Festivals. An embargo is kept in place on cider as it is feared that it could be poisonous, though some enterprising smugglers soon circumvent the embargo. The Valorian captain Ragknock proposes to Lady Tussi de Luxe. She accepts. It comes to rivalties between the Captain and Tancred of the Vesper Woodfolk, who also has an eye on the fair Lady. July 2002 Magincia receives a visit by Aelred Bowmaker, Bishop of Trinsic, who preaches about the virtues. A Magincian subgroup, the Romincians, depart and form a colony along the shores of the mainland. Their departure is attended by the Baron of Vesper and his people. August 2002 The blessings of the Overlord ceremony held in Trinsic, complete with the ritual slaughter on an altar of the Serf Molly – despite the best efforts of a large force of Duchy and Templars, which when trying to stop the ceremony were beaten back by the bloodthirsty Overlords. Baron Sims Roggran resigns and returns to the Order of the Ankh. Ikus appoints his cousin Irvyn as Baron. Not long after, Ikus decides to retire as duke for personal reasons, the Regent ratifies Irvyn as his successor. The Barony is conferred on Robert deCraon. The Britannia Guards, under leadership of Albion, leave their accustomed home in Trinsic to make a new life in Minoc, which at the time is ruled by Baron Robert Dart. After a few months, Dart vanishes, and the fat Jalabhar Xho takes over the reins. Around the same time Albion also departs, and leadership of the Britannia Guards passes to Cardinal Brown Moses. Miss Fyonnah Windwit becomes the new Tavernkeeper of the Sword & Shovel Tavern in Valoria September 2002 Trinsic Count Kamchack persistently undermines the authority of the Duke, leading to a state nearing civil war between the Paladins of Honour and the Duchy. The final straw comes when the Count marries Taranessa despite the Dukes refusal to sanction the wedding, and then insists on travelling to Minoc despite being banned from the city. The regent intervenes and the Count resigns, leaving Trinsic – taking with him a number of Paladins. Captain Pallin retires, and Vagablonde is appointed the new Captain of the Duchy Guard. Aelred hands over leadership of the Order of the Ankh and the Bishopship to Crowley. Prince Gerrick departs from Magincia to further his studies for the benefit of the city, prompting the search for a suitable magistrate to oversee the city in his absence. An initial plan to appoint a spiritual leader in form of an "Archpadre of Magincia" do not come to fruition. However, after an exchange of letters with the Guardians of Britannia, led by Montac, the Guardians agree to base themselves in Magincia and after time rename themselves as Guardians of Magincia. Montac rules over Magincia in Gerrick's absence. Wedding preparations are underway in Valoria for the marriage of Captain Ragknock to Lady Tussi de Luxe. The Knights Templar accept to provide a honour guard. Then Captain Ragknock disappears mysteriously. At the same time Tancred disappears too. Coincidence? Investigations led to nothing. October 2002 Irvyn marries Caroline Duvall, in a lavish ceremony attended even by the regent, Barahir Netanve. The Gates of Virtue ritual is performed in Trinsic. The intention was to strengthen its defences against magical attack, but those taking part in the ceremony were attacked by Naelothian drow, disrupting the ritual and causing the unexpected side effect of causing all recalling and gating in and out of Trinsic to become extremely hazardous. The battle of Barrier Bridge in Trinsic - using the ruse of "peace talks", Shaex D’Thargaz of Naeloth lures duke Irvyn into a trap, wiping out most the Duchy forces. The Knights Templar honour their alliance, and drive the Drow and henchmen from the city. Ikus appointed Lord Chancellor directly under Regent Barahir - a position he leaves after only a few months. Council Elections in Valoria. New Councillors are Egwene, Black Diamond, Zovvar Hastam, Salomon Majere, Torgoth de Vega and Defiler. Council Leader is Tussi de Luxe A horde of Blackthorns Minions and other Barbarians intrude the Valorian Woods and the Healers Campus. Together with the Knights Templars and the Army of Minoc they can be defeated. Valoria is threatened by the new Baron of Minoc, a certain Robert Dart, to give up its independence and become part of Minoc November 2002 The independence of Valoria is saved when Minoc is freed and Robert Dart driven away by the Vesperian Army Elves settle in Valoria and become part of the town First appearance of the Mugger's Union in cities all across Sosaria and are instilling terror and laughter in the hearts of their victims. A strange alliance establishes itself in the east of Trinsic, where the Mugger's Union, the Fellowship of Shadows and various other groups settle in what is henceforth known as "the Shades". A man named 'Venom' is identified as acknowledged leader of the Shades and the alliance. Duchy Guards retire from the area almost entirely and only enter it in great force. Trinsic sees a rise in crime, from theft, muggings, spying to the brief appearance of a drug named 'Pixie Dust'. The drug is contained and disappears from the streets, but it can never be fully resolved who is behind the production and sale of 'Pixie Dust'. Shades involvement is suspected. War breaks out between the Kaldorians and the Knights Templar, led by Prince Orlando. When the Kaldorians, aided by their allies from the Ebon Hand and the Darkcloaks, make war on the Templars' stronghold, the Beaufort, the Templar Marshall Philkaos and Sergeant of the Ankh Belinda turn the game on its head and launches a devastating attack on the Kaldorian fortification of Strongholt. Strongholt is badly damaged and burnt, requiring many months of repairs, and the Kaldorians are beaten back for the time being. December 2002 In retaliation for a trade embargo the leaders of Minoc had placed on trade with Vesper, the rebellious and fiercely independent Vesperians gather their allies and take the city by force. Minoc's residents and the Britannia Guards are forced to retreat to the surrounding forests while they call for help from the loyalist allies. The allies respond in force, and an army the size of it has never been seen since marches on Minoc for the Vesperians and their supporters wait. An almighty battle ensues. Despite the numbers stacked against them, superior Vesperian tactics win the day, and the loyalists are beaten back. In a show of generosity and good faith, Vesper's Baron Kain Twothumb withdraws from the city anyway. Slavers threaten Sosaria and the cities of Trinsic and Vesper under the leadership of the cruel Mehdi Ibn Salaad. Trade Agreement between Valoria and Lady Vizier Ashoka Naz'Rudin and the officials of the Sultanate of Nujel'm. Valoria holds bi-weekly markets in the streets of Nujel'm Ereborna , Snowbourn Guardian lvl 50 Grand Master Metalsmith 5 Chalk Street, Derndelf , Shire Homesteads Kinship House in Derndelf also at 4 Brookbank Street