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Cyclops: /* The Backlash */

2023-08-20T03:08:06Z

The Backlash

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	The grand machinations were finally set. Rising protective wards surged with power, sending ripples of jubilation through human and Fae worlds alike. The dark races were the first to dematerialize, swept into the embrace of the [[Dark Aether]]. Amid the cacophony of victory, the observant Halflings perceived a disquieting anomaly. As the dark races vanished, so did a few among the Fae. A cry of alarm echoed, questions spiraled - were these beings traitors? Had the spell been flawed?		The grand machinations were finally set. Rising protective wards surged with power, sending ripples of jubilation through human and Fae worlds alike. The dark races were the first to dematerialize, swept into the embrace of the [[Dark Aether]]. Amid the cacophony of victory, the observant Halflings perceived a disquieting anomaly. As the dark races vanished, so did a few among the Fae. A cry of alarm echoed, questions spiraled - were these beings traitors? Had the spell been flawed?

	As uncertainty spread like wildfire, the magic cemented itself into reality, its force winding through the complex nexus of runes and sigils that constituted the wards. ~~[[The Barrier\|The barrier]]~~, now fully active, hummed with an overwhelming intensity. Like a recoiling spring, a secondary wave of magic surged forth. Several Elves, caught in its unforgiving path, met an instantaneous end, their lifeless bodies all that remained of their once-glorious race as the backlash of the spell banished their kin.		As uncertainty spread like wildfire, the magic cemented itself into reality, its force winding through the complex nexus of runes and sigils that constituted the wards. This new wall of magic, now fully active, hummed with an overwhelming intensity. Like a recoiling spring, a secondary wave of magic surged forth. Several Elves, caught in its unforgiving path, met an instantaneous end, their lifeless bodies all that remained of their once-glorious race as the backlash of the spell banished their kin.

	To the Dwarves, this was an unforgivable act of treachery, and they raised their weapons, ready to fight for the beings who had been their adversaries for countless generations. But before their steel could meet the air, the third wave struck. Dwarf after dwarf fell where they stood, some meeting the same grisly end as the Elves, but the majority vanished, swept into the ominous expanse of the Dark Aether. Other races followed suit, each succumbing to the merciless wave of magic.		To the Dwarves, this was an unforgivable act of treachery, and they raised their weapons, ready to fight for the beings who had been their adversaries for countless generations. But before their steel could meet the air, the third wave struck. Dwarf after dwarf fell where they stood, some meeting the same grisly end as the Elves, but the majority vanished, swept into the ominous expanse of the Dark Aether. Other races followed suit, each succumbing to the merciless wave of magic.

Cyclops: /* Aftermath of the War */

2023-06-18T17:29:52Z

Aftermath of the War

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	== Aftermath of the War ==		== Aftermath of the War ==
	~~After~~ the war the 10 Kingdoms were ~~decimated both agriculturally~~ and ~~economically, the~~ armistice ~~which ended~~ the ~~war~~ was circulated among the ~~10 Kingdoms~~ by ~~messenger~~ and took almost ~~2 full~~ years before the ~~fighting stopped~~. The terms were simple, the ~~countries agreed to cease~~ hostilities for a period ~~of 3 years~~ to allow economic recovery. During ~~that~~ time the ~~powers agreed~~ to ~~pull their militaries back~~ to the ~~current~~ lines of ~~battle~~.		In the aftermath of the war, the Ten Kingdoms were left in ruin, their agricultural and economic systems in tatters. The armistice that brought an end to the relentless battles was a hard-fought one. Its decree was circulated among the kingdoms by messengers on horseback, and it took almost two years before the last echoes of battle were stilled. The terms were elegantly simple yet immensely significant: the kingdoms would suspend hostilities for a three-year period to allow for healing and economic recovery. During this time, the armies were to retreat to the existing battle lines, signifying the cessation of active warfare.

	~~Following~~ the ~~armistice the [[Kingdom~~ of ~~Thaentis]]~~, ~~[[Realm of~~ Dusnain]], and ~~Kingdom of Braebar signed~~ non-aggression pacts forming the Central Alliance. Smaller regions ~~such as~~ the Realm of Froqua and the Espary Fiefdom ~~would soon become targets for~~ border raids as nations ~~began~~ to ~~divide~~ the ~~scant resources which remained. Particularly Dusnain and Baebar were both very poor in terms of unstable natural~~ resources. Both had once had extensive mines of ores and industrial capabilities but had little in the way of food, medicines, and workers. Looking to expand Baebar targeted the [[Kingdom of Neskar]] and the Kingdom of Atresh for possible expansion.		In the ensuing peace, a triad of kingdoms—Thaentis, Dusnain, and Braebar—entered into non-aggression pacts, forming the backbone of the Central Alliance. However, this tranquility didn't touch all corners of the realm. Smaller regions like the Realm of Froqua and the Espary Fiefdom found themselves subjected to frequent border raids as nations scrambled to claim the scarce remaining resources.

	~~Within a year tensions~~ were ~~gain~~ on the ~~rise~~ and ~~skirmishes were already starting to pop up~~ along the most contested ~~areas~~ between the ~~new alliance~~ of the ~~larger nations~~ and the outlying ~~smaller nations~~. The war ~~was fit to start~~ again, ~~this time focusing on what~~ the ~~central powers believed was~~ their ~~own way~~ to ~~survive~~.		Dusnain and Braebar, in particular, found themselves impoverished. They were lands once rich with mines and industrial potential, but now they lacked essential resources like food, medicine, and manpower. Eyeing the prospect of expansion, Braebar set its sights on the Kingdoms of Neskar and Atresh.

			Merely a year into the armistice, the tensions began simmering once more. Skirmishes erupted along the most contested borders, especially those between the larger nations of the Central Alliance and the smaller, outlying ones. The specter of war loomed again, born out of the Central Alliance's fierce determination to secure their survival. Yet, unbeknownst to them, these very actions would only serve to hasten the advent of the Peace of Ages.

	== Inception of the Peace ==		== Inception of the Peace ==
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	The grand machinations were finally set. Rising protective wards surged with power, sending ripples of jubilation through human and Fae worlds alike. The dark races were the first to dematerialize, swept into the embrace of the [[Dark Aether]]. Amid the cacophony of victory, the observant Halflings perceived a disquieting anomaly. As the dark races vanished, so did a few among the Fae. A cry of alarm echoed, questions spiraled - were these beings traitors? Had the spell been flawed?		The grand machinations were finally set. Rising protective wards surged with power, sending ripples of jubilation through human and Fae worlds alike. The dark races were the first to dematerialize, swept into the embrace of the [[Dark Aether]]. Amid the cacophony of victory, the observant Halflings perceived a disquieting anomaly. As the dark races vanished, so did a few among the Fae. A cry of alarm echoed, questions spiraled - were these beings traitors? Had the spell been flawed?

	As uncertainty spread like wildfire, the magic cemented itself into reality, its force winding through the complex nexus of runes and sigils that constituted the wards. The barrier, now fully active, hummed with an overwhelming intensity. Like a recoiling spring, a secondary wave of magic surged forth. Several Elves, caught in its unforgiving path, met an instantaneous end, their lifeless bodies all that remained of their once-glorious race as the backlash of the spell banished their kin.		As uncertainty spread like wildfire, the magic cemented itself into reality, its force winding through the complex nexus of runes and sigils that constituted the wards. [[The Barrier\|The barrier]], now fully active, hummed with an overwhelming intensity. Like a recoiling spring, a secondary wave of magic surged forth. Several Elves, caught in its unforgiving path, met an instantaneous end, their lifeless bodies all that remained of their once-glorious race as the backlash of the spell banished their kin.

	To the Dwarves, this was an unforgivable act of treachery, and they raised their weapons, ready to fight for the beings who had been their adversaries for countless generations. But before their steel could meet the air, the third wave struck. Dwarf after dwarf fell where they stood, some meeting the same grisly end as the Elves, but the majority vanished, swept into the ominous expanse of the Dark Aether. Other races followed suit, each succumbing to the merciless wave of magic.		To the Dwarves, this was an unforgivable act of treachery, and they raised their weapons, ready to fight for the beings who had been their adversaries for countless generations. But before their steel could meet the air, the third wave struck. Dwarf after dwarf fell where they stood, some meeting the same grisly end as the Elves, but the majority vanished, swept into the ominous expanse of the Dark Aether. Other races followed suit, each succumbing to the merciless wave of magic.
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	Yet, with peace came disquiet. The newfound accord saw the dramatic reduction of the military forces, sending countless soldiers back to their hearths and homes. Many nations, in their goodwill, provided for these soldiers, helping them transition into peaceful lives. But some turned a blind eye, casting their warriors adrift. Consequently, bands of these forsaken soldiers roamed the countryside, resulting in a surge of banditry that haunted the initial three centuries of the Peace of Ages.		Yet, with peace came disquiet. The newfound accord saw the dramatic reduction of the military forces, sending countless soldiers back to their hearths and homes. Many nations, in their goodwill, provided for these soldiers, helping them transition into peaceful lives. But some turned a blind eye, casting their warriors adrift. Consequently, bands of these forsaken soldiers roamed the countryside, resulting in a surge of banditry that haunted the initial three centuries of the Peace of Ages.

	Indeed, even to this day, remnants of these groups linger, albeit confined to a few territories. As the common folk whisper tales of these outlaw bands, they also mourn the loss of the light Fae, banished in the spell's aftermath. The void left by the gentle Fae breeds melancholy, a poignant reminder of the folly born of arrogance and overconfidence.		Indeed, even to this day, remnants of these groups linger, albeit confined to a few territories. As the common folk whisper tales of these outlaw bands, they also mourn the loss of the light Fae, banished in the spell's aftermath. [[The Void\|The void]] left by the gentle Fae breeds melancholy, a poignant reminder of the folly born of arrogance and overconfidence.

	[[Category:Treaties]]		[[Category:Treaties]]

Cyclops at 17:28, 18 June 2023

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Cyclops at 01:36, 27 May 2022

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	== Eve of Peace ==		== Eve of Peace ==
	No matter who attacked them, they would not bend. Nor would they kill. It became clear that the travelers had the power to kill but chose not to wield it. The smaller nations began to recover quickly, listening to the advice of the travelers on how to produce food, cure disease, and foster education. The pressure to the peace movement began to grow within the Central Alliance. The travelers were held up as examples of how peace does not mean weakness and how killing was not inevitable. It was said that the travelers could flatten an entire army without killing a single one of them. Fear as much as dire need finally drove the Central Alliance to listen to them. By now the armistice was about to end and the travelers persuaded the 10 Kingdoms to meet in the Valley of the [[Fallen Star]] (as it was now called) to talk. Philosophers, educators, generals, and even soldiers from the front lines were invited by the travelers to speak. Speak they did.		No matter who attacked them, they would not bend. Nor would they kill. It became clear that the travelers had the power to kill but chose not to wield it. The smaller nations began to recover quickly, listening to the advice of the travelers on how to produce food, cure disease, and foster education. The pressure to the peace movement began to grow within the Central Alliance. The travelers were held up as examples of how peace does not mean weakness and how killing was not inevitable. It was said that the travelers could flatten an entire army without killing a single one of them. Fear as much as dire need finally drove the Central Alliance to listen to them. By now the armistice was about to end and the travelers persuaded the 10 Kingdoms to meet in the Valley of the Fallen Star (as it was now called) to talk. Philosophers, educators, generals, and even soldiers from the front lines were invited by the travelers to speak. Speak they did.

	=== The Fae and Peace ===		=== The Fae and Peace ===
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	=== Dark Aether ===		=== Dark Aether ===
	The Elves, Dwarves, Humans, Gnomes, and Halflings all came together unified under a goal of banishing the dark races from [[Elder Soteria]]. It was known that evil things came from the Dark Aether and thus they would banish the dark races into this realm. Further they would form wards of protection on both sides of the barriers between planes to protect [[Elder Soteria]] from their return. The travelers took a lead in this, showing the new Grand Alliance their ship, that sailed through the heavens. They took their ship and with the aid of the more skilled sorcerers of each race they placed figures in key places across different planes and even different worlds to place the wards. Elves and Gnomes worked on the magic to banish the dark races. Though it was the Elves who came up with the idea, the travelers pushed it forward. Enthralled by the idea that evil could be banished from a world and with new knowledge that was lost where they had come from.		The Elves, Dwarves, Humans, Gnomes, and Halflings all came together unified under a goal of banishing the dark races from [[Elder Soteria]]. It was known that evil things came from the [[Dark Aether]] and thus they would banish the dark races into this realm. Further they would form wards of protection on both sides of the barriers between planes to protect [[Elder Soteria]] from their return. The travelers took a lead in this, showing the new Grand Alliance their ship, that sailed through the heavens. They took their ship and with the aid of the more skilled sorcerers of each race they placed figures in key places across different planes and even different worlds to place the wards. Elves and Gnomes worked on the magic to banish the dark races. Though it was the Elves who came up with the idea, the travelers pushed it forward. Enthralled by the idea that evil could be banished from a world and with new knowledge that was lost where they had come from.

	Knowledge of magic now at their fingertips, hubris and folly would soon take their tole. The travelers had access to all the knowledge of magic they had ever wanted but had none of the experience gaining it that would temper the use of such power. Unaware fo the difference from how the travelers came to their own powers and the magic which they handed them, the Fae trusted the travelers to be wary of such magic. As concerned began to be raised the travelers pushed forward, sure they were right.		Knowledge of magic now at their fingertips, hubris and folly would soon take their tole. The travelers had access to all the knowledge of magic they had ever wanted but had none of the experience gaining it that would temper the use of such power. Unaware fo the difference from how the travelers came to their own powers and the magic which they handed them, the Fae trusted the travelers to be wary of such magic. As concerned began to be raised the travelers pushed forward, sure they were right.

Cyclops: /* Dark Aether */

2021-12-20T21:29:34Z

Dark Aether

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	=== Dark Aether ===		=== Dark Aether ===
	The Elves, Dwarves, Humans, Gnomes, and Halflings all came together unified under a goal of banishing the dark races from ~~Elder~~ [[Soteria]]. It was known that evil things came from the Dark Aether and thus they would banish the dark races into this realm. Further they would form wards of protection on both sides of the barriers between planes to protect Elder Soteria from their return. The travelers took a lead in this, showing the new Grand Alliance their ship, that sailed through the heavens. They took their ship and with the aid of the more skilled sorcerers of each race they placed figures in key places across different planes and even different worlds to place the wards. Elves and Gnomes worked on the magic to banish the dark races. Though it was the Elves who came up with the idea, the travelers pushed it forward. Enthralled by the idea that evil could be banished from a world and with new knowledge that was lost where they had come from.		The Elves, Dwarves, Humans, Gnomes, and Halflings all came together unified under a goal of banishing the dark races from [[Elder Soteria]]. It was known that evil things came from the Dark Aether and thus they would banish the dark races into this realm. Further they would form wards of protection on both sides of the barriers between planes to protect [[Elder Soteria]] from their return. The travelers took a lead in this, showing the new Grand Alliance their ship, that sailed through the heavens. They took their ship and with the aid of the more skilled sorcerers of each race they placed figures in key places across different planes and even different worlds to place the wards. Elves and Gnomes worked on the magic to banish the dark races. Though it was the Elves who came up with the idea, the travelers pushed it forward. Enthralled by the idea that evil could be banished from a world and with new knowledge that was lost where they had come from.

	Knowledge of magic now at their fingertips, hubris and folly would soon take their tole. The travelers had access to all the knowledge of magic they had ever wanted but had none of the experience gaining it that would temper the use of such power. Unaware fo the difference from how the travelers came to their own powers and the magic which they handed them, the Fae trusted the travelers to be wary of such magic. As concerned began to be raised the travelers pushed forward, sure they were right.		Knowledge of magic now at their fingertips, hubris and folly would soon take their tole. The travelers had access to all the knowledge of magic they had ever wanted but had none of the experience gaining it that would temper the use of such power. Unaware fo the difference from how the travelers came to their own powers and the magic which they handed them, the Fae trusted the travelers to be wary of such magic. As concerned began to be raised the travelers pushed forward, sure they were right.

Cyclops: /* Aftermath of Peace */

2021-07-06T03:10:48Z

Aftermath of Peace

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	== Aftermath of Peace ==		== Aftermath of Peace ==
	As the size of militaries were decreased, the Peace of Ages send many soldiers to their homes. While some nations provided for these soldiers, some did not and thus bandit groups were seen across the countryside throughout the 300 years of the Peace of Ages. Some areas are known for such groups even in the modern day, though they are limited.		As the size of militaries were decreased, the Peace of Ages send many soldiers to their homes. While some nations provided for these soldiers, some did not and thus bandit groups were seen across the countryside throughout the first 300 years of the Peace of Ages. Some areas are known for such groups even in the modern day, though they are limited.

	[[Category:Treaties]]		[[Category:Treaties]]

Cyclops: /* Aftermath of Peace */

2021-05-07T18:45:12Z

Aftermath of Peace

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	== Aftermath of Peace ==		== Aftermath of Peace ==
	As the size of militaries were decreased, the Peace of Ages send many soldiers to their homes. While some nations provided for these soldiers, some did not and thus bandit groups were seen across the countryside throughout the 300 years of the Peace of Ages. Some areas are known for such groups even in the modern ay, though they are limited.		As the size of militaries were decreased, the Peace of Ages send many soldiers to their homes. While some nations provided for these soldiers, some did not and thus bandit groups were seen across the countryside throughout the 300 years of the Peace of Ages. Some areas are known for such groups even in the modern day, though they are limited.

	[[Category:Treaties]]		[[Category:Treaties]]

Cyclops: /* The Fallen Star */

2021-05-07T18:22:30Z

The Fallen Star

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	The event put a hold on military plans. Many within the Central Alliance feared it was retribution from Onos of [[the Old Gods]] for all the death and destruction. The movement for peace took advantage of this and argued passionately within the Central Alliance for renewed efforts for common ground, citing that for the Gods to take note on this scale could only mean the path of war would end in a final retribution.		The event put a hold on military plans. Many within the Central Alliance feared it was retribution from Onos of [[the Old Gods]] for all the death and destruction. The movement for peace took advantage of this and argued passionately within the Central Alliance for renewed efforts for common ground, citing that for the Gods to take note on this scale could only mean the path of war would end in a final retribution.

	In the following weeks all seemed quiet. All the world seemed to hold its breath, messengers went between all the Kingdoms wanting to know what had happened. Search parties from the Central Alliance finally reached the site where the falling star had hit, in the valley floor. They found a group of people, about a dozen or so. They had no name for themselves they simply said they were travelers. The armistice would have almost certainly ~~have been~~ ended early had it not been for the fallen star which brought them to [[Elder Soteria]]. The scouts returned to their masters with tales of metals which were impossibly light and stronger than the hardest steel. Further they cited that these people had some form of magic, able to conjure information out of thin air and voices from beyond to advise them.		In the following weeks all seemed quiet. All the world seemed to hold its breath, messengers went between all the Kingdoms wanting to know what had happened. Search parties from the Central Alliance finally reached the site where the falling star had hit, in the valley floor. They found a group of people, about a dozen or so. They had no name for themselves they simply said they were travelers. The armistice would have almost certainly ended early had it not been for the fallen star which brought them to [[Elder Soteria]]. The scouts returned to their masters with tales of metals which were impossibly light and stronger than the hardest steel. Further they cited that these people had some form of magic, able to conjure information out of thin air and voices from beyond to advise them.

	Now focused on these tales the Central Alliance stalled its actions and instead worked to gain the trust and help of these travelers. Months went by and the three year term of the armistice was nearly at its end when these travelers acted. A representative went to each of the 10 Kingdoms with dangerous and fantastical magics, simply appearing out of pillars of shimmering light. When attacked their skin became hard like dark leather but stronger than any sword, axe, or mace could possibly hit. Some of the smaller nations listened to them, intently, but the Central Alliance did not. Though they had no strong love of each other they had even less love for intruders who came from the sky but would not bend to the will of the 3 royal families which ruled the Central Alliance.		Now focused on these tales the Central Alliance stalled its actions and instead worked to gain the trust and help of these travelers. Months went by and the three year term of the armistice was nearly at its end when these travelers acted. A representative went to each of the 10 Kingdoms with dangerous and fantastical magics, simply appearing out of pillars of shimmering light. When attacked their skin became hard like dark leather but stronger than any sword, axe, or mace could possibly hit. Some of the smaller nations listened to them, intently, but the Central Alliance did not. Though they had no strong love of each other they had even less love for intruders who came from the sky but would not bend to the will of the 3 royal families which ruled the Central Alliance.

Cyclops: /* Amendment 2 */

2020-07-30T20:51:01Z

Amendment 2

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	==== Amendment 2 ====		==== Amendment 2 ====
	In the year 217 AW the Rose Guard was renamed to the [[Souls Templar]] following the departure of the last of the Ageless Ones.		In the year 217 AW the Rose Guard was renamed to the [[Souls Templar]] following the departure of the last of the Ageless Ones. The Rose Council designates leadership for the Souls Templar among the council representatives.

	==== Amendment 3 ====		==== Amendment 3 ====

Cyclops at 20:49, 30 July 2020

2020-07-30T20:49:26Z

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	As the size of militaries were decreased, the Peace of Ages send many soldiers to their homes. While some nations provided for these soldiers, some did not and thus bandit groups were seen across the countryside throughout the 300 years of the Peace of Ages. Some areas are known for such groups even in the modern ay, though they are limited.		As the size of militaries were decreased, the Peace of Ages send many soldiers to their homes. While some nations provided for these soldiers, some did not and thus bandit groups were seen across the countryside throughout the 300 years of the Peace of Ages. Some areas are known for such groups even in the modern ay, though they are limited.

	[[Category:~~Embers of Soteria~~]]		[[Category:Treaties]]