A Brief History of Demeria
Mar 1, 2013 21:45:09 GMT -5
Post by Grandmaster on Mar 1, 2013 21:45:09 GMT -5
700 years ago, nomadic tribes moved into the area that is today known as Demeria. The land was plentiful and full of promise. It did not take long for the tribes to establish themselves and turn agrarian. Over the course of three centuries, tribes turned into towns then eventually into cities. The various towns and cities established trade routes, and before long, as humans are wont to do, battles for control broke out. By the end of two centuries, Demeria had been divided into two self-styled princedoms and a large duchy controlled by the tribe families Carlisle, Lancaster and St. Claire respectively.
For a century, the three large powers of Demeria carved out their respective territories, established borders and subjugated the tribes within their lands. These tribes eventually grew into the vassal houses that exist in the present time. For the most part, the three houses maintained an uneasy truce. No one house was ever powerful enough to dominate the other two. Relationships remained diplomatic with the occasional marriage occurring between the three.
All of that changed, however, when Arton, a large empire to the west, decided to expand their borders and absorb Demeria. The three houses refused to let this happen, banding together for the first time in their history. The war was bloody and long. Were it not for help from the nation of Treniata, a longtime enemy of Arton, Demeria surely would have been lost. Arton was beat back and the war ended. Linten, the nation to the north, agreed to mediate the border between Demeria and Arton.
The three houses, however, agreed there was a problem. There was no guarantee that Arton would not attempt to take them again, even if Treniata and Linten were there to ensure it would not happen. The houses also had a sense of pride; they did not wish to be under the constant protection of their neighbors. Thus, the heads of the houses debated for a lengthy time and eventually reached a decision. House Carlisle, due to its central location, would become the Royal House of Demeria. House St. Claire would provide military protection for the kingdom while House Lancaster would lend its hand in administrative and economic matters. A series of marriages took place between the three houses and the kingdom was formed.
Over the course of several centuries, Demeria grew strong. Arton tested the border many times in skirmishes, but Demeria proved itself strong enough to keep the wolves at bay. Cities grew, wealth increased and vassal houses rose to prominence. By the end of the 7th century, houses de Winter, de Vere, Rose and Jardiner had been established as duchies on the grace of the King due acts of good leadership, heroism or political savvy.
For now, all is peaceful within Demeria. At least, that’s how it appears on the surface. House Lancaster always believed they should have been the royal house despite Carlisle’s superior location. Old rivalries among other duchies and banners are coming to bear, as well. Rumors of tensions rumbling within Arton are upsetting the balance of power in the entire region.
What shall come in the chronicles for Demeria?
For a century, the three large powers of Demeria carved out their respective territories, established borders and subjugated the tribes within their lands. These tribes eventually grew into the vassal houses that exist in the present time. For the most part, the three houses maintained an uneasy truce. No one house was ever powerful enough to dominate the other two. Relationships remained diplomatic with the occasional marriage occurring between the three.
All of that changed, however, when Arton, a large empire to the west, decided to expand their borders and absorb Demeria. The three houses refused to let this happen, banding together for the first time in their history. The war was bloody and long. Were it not for help from the nation of Treniata, a longtime enemy of Arton, Demeria surely would have been lost. Arton was beat back and the war ended. Linten, the nation to the north, agreed to mediate the border between Demeria and Arton.
The three houses, however, agreed there was a problem. There was no guarantee that Arton would not attempt to take them again, even if Treniata and Linten were there to ensure it would not happen. The houses also had a sense of pride; they did not wish to be under the constant protection of their neighbors. Thus, the heads of the houses debated for a lengthy time and eventually reached a decision. House Carlisle, due to its central location, would become the Royal House of Demeria. House St. Claire would provide military protection for the kingdom while House Lancaster would lend its hand in administrative and economic matters. A series of marriages took place between the three houses and the kingdom was formed.
Over the course of several centuries, Demeria grew strong. Arton tested the border many times in skirmishes, but Demeria proved itself strong enough to keep the wolves at bay. Cities grew, wealth increased and vassal houses rose to prominence. By the end of the 7th century, houses de Winter, de Vere, Rose and Jardiner had been established as duchies on the grace of the King due acts of good leadership, heroism or political savvy.
For now, all is peaceful within Demeria. At least, that’s how it appears on the surface. House Lancaster always believed they should have been the royal house despite Carlisle’s superior location. Old rivalries among other duchies and banners are coming to bear, as well. Rumors of tensions rumbling within Arton are upsetting the balance of power in the entire region.
What shall come in the chronicles for Demeria?