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== History == | == History == | ||
In olden days, the land now known as the High Kingdom of Aluvia was home to feuding clans of warriors.<ref>1999/11 [[Zogblaster.com - Aluvian Introduction]]</ref> When the [[Roulean]]s brought imperial order to most of the lands around the [[Ironsea]], they saw no benefit in conquering the [[Viamontian]] peninsula, and the tribes that would become the nations of [[Viamont]] and Aluvia remained chaotic and disorganized.<ref name=OriginsViamont>2004/11 [[The Origins and Current Disposition of Viamont]]</ref> | In olden days, the land now known as the High Kingdom of Aluvia was home to feuding clans of warriors.<ref name=Zogblaster>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Zogblaster.com - Aluvian Introduction]]</ref> When the [[Roulean]]s brought imperial order to most of the lands around the [[Ironsea]], they saw no benefit in conquering the [[Viamontian]] peninsula, and the tribes that would become the nations of [[Viamont]] and Aluvia remained chaotic and disorganized.<ref name=OriginsViamont>2004/11 [[The Origins and Current Disposition of Viamont]]</ref> | ||
During the invasion of the [[Viamontian]] armor of King [[Elous VI]], High King [[Pwyll II]] was slain and his army was defeated by the Viamontians on the battlefield of the [[Plain of Ayrifal ]].<ref name=TheReignOfAlfrega>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[The Reign of Alfrega]]</ref><ref name=SQOnAluvianRulers>2002/03 [[Stormwaltz Quotes]] - [http://ac.warcry.com/db/text/298 On Aluvian Rulers]</ref> The sons and male cousins of the High King had been slain in battle at his side. His bloodline was rounded up and executed by the Viamontian Royal Governor, [[Alfric]] immediately after his victory.<ref>2003/10 [[Reign of Terror]] - [[Alfric's Bull]]</ref> | During the invasion of the [[Viamontian]] armor of King [[Elous VI]], High King [[Pwyll II]] was slain and his army was defeated by the Viamontians on the battlefield of the [[Plain of Ayrifal ]].<ref name=TheReignOfAlfrega>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[The Reign of Alfrega]]</ref><ref name=SQOnAluvianRulers>2002/03 [[Stormwaltz Quotes]] - [http://ac.warcry.com/db/text/298 On Aluvian Rulers]</ref> The sons and male cousins of the High King had been slain in battle at his side. His bloodline was rounded up and executed by the Viamontian Royal Governor, [[Alfric]] immediately after his victory.<ref>2003/10 [[Reign of Terror]] - [[Alfric's Bull]]</ref> | ||
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Only during the rule of [[Osric]], peace was established. By the time of the rule of his son [[Pwyll III]], the peoples of Aluvia had united as one, prospering under the High King’s kind and just reign. Pwyll III banded together the kingdom’s knights, forming an order of honor and chivalry, and so began a golden age.<ref name=TheReignOfAlfrega>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[The Reign of Alfrega]]</ref><ref name=Zogblaster>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Zogblaster.com - Aluvian Introduction]]</ref> | Only during the rule of [[Osric]], peace was established. By the time of the rule of his son [[Pwyll III]], the peoples of Aluvia had united as one, prospering under the High King’s kind and just reign. Pwyll III banded together the kingdom’s knights, forming an order of honor and chivalry, and so began a golden age.<ref name=TheReignOfAlfrega>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[The Reign of Alfrega]]</ref><ref name=Zogblaster>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Zogblaster.com - Aluvian Introduction]]</ref> | ||
When [[Pwyll III]] was slain by an ambassador from Viamont on the eve of war between the two nations, Aluvia’s knights and commoners alike fell upon their enemies and destroyed them. With Pwyll’s death, Aluvia’s glory began to wane, but it is said that, when the kingdom is at its greatest need, he and his knights will walk the land once more.<ref name=Zogblaster>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Zogblaster.com - Aluvian Introduction]]</ref> | |||
Aluvia remains a strong nation, though it shines less brightly than before. King [[Cedraic]] opened up trade with nations across the sea including the [[Gharu’ndim]] and the [[Sho]] and with that trade has come prosperity. To the west, however, Viamont bides: it will only be a matter of time, some say, before war returns to the land.<ref name=Zogblaster>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Zogblaster.com - Aluvian Introduction]]</ref> | |||
=== Royalty and Rulers === | === Royalty and Rulers === | ||
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> This event comes from beta information. Being a current event of the time, this would be placed at 1286 RC (10 PY), but the more recent lore from Throne of Destiny has placed the latest war between Viamont and Aluvia at 1272 RC. So it has instead been placed at 1261 RC (-15 PY), the year when Aluvians first came to Dereth. This is possibly Cedraic III. | <nowiki>*</nowiki> This event comes from beta information. Being a current event of the time, this would be placed at 1286 RC (10 PY), but the more recent lore from Throne of Destiny has placed the latest war between Viamont and Aluvia at 1272 RC. So it has instead been placed at 1261 RC (-15 PY), the year when Aluvians first came to Dereth. This is possibly Cedraic III. | ||
<br><nowiki>**</nowiki> If the date given is correct, this event has not occurred yet, and will not occur until PY 35 (2024 Earth). It is more likely that, since the years of the Aluvian rulers were written in Beta and the Ages of the Empyreans (from which we derive the PY to RC conversion) were created post-release, that the date is incorrect. | <br><nowiki>**</nowiki> If the date given is correct, this event has not occurred yet, and will not occur until PY 35 (2024 Earth). It is more likely that, since the years of the Aluvian rulers were written in Beta and the Ages of the Empyreans (from which we derive the PY to RC conversion) were created post-release, that the date is incorrect. | ||
=== In [[Dereth]] === | |||
When the first Aluvians came to Dereth Island, they were enslaved by the [[Olthoi]]. Two of their number, [[Thorsten Cragstone]] and [[Elysa Strathelar]], fought to liberate their people with the help of [[Asheron]]. Though Thorsten did not live to see the end of the campaign, the Aluvians became free once more. Elysa Strathelar founded [[New Aluvia]] and became its Queen.<ref name=Zogblaster>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Zogblaster.com - Aluvian Introduction]]</ref> | |||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
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The Aluvian Kingdom on Ispar lies east from Viamont. To the south lies the Luparvium Mountain Range which constitutes a natural border with Milantos. The Canfeld River flows from the Luparvium Mountains to the Ironsea.[1]
Important cities and fortifications include the city of Celdon, the fortress of Thrushhaven and Castle Holdfast.[1]
History
In olden days, the land now known as the High Kingdom of Aluvia was home to feuding clans of warriors.[2] When the Rouleans brought imperial order to most of the lands around the Ironsea, they saw no benefit in conquering the Viamontian peninsula, and the tribes that would become the nations of Viamont and Aluvia remained chaotic and disorganized.[3]
During the invasion of the Viamontian armor of King Elous VI, High King Pwyll II was slain and his army was defeated by the Viamontians on the battlefield of the Plain of Ayrifal .[1][4] The sons and male cousins of the High King had been slain in battle at his side. His bloodline was rounded up and executed by the Viamontian Royal Governor, Alfric immediately after his victory.[5]
During the rule of Queen Alfrega, granddaughter of Alfric and daughter of Theolaud, the Aluvian resistance against the Viamontian occupation became more organized. An important faction were the Orts under the leadership of Hendac Tharesun and Harlune.[1]
Only during the rule of Osric, peace was established. By the time of the rule of his son Pwyll III, the peoples of Aluvia had united as one, prospering under the High King’s kind and just reign. Pwyll III banded together the kingdom’s knights, forming an order of honor and chivalry, and so began a golden age.[1][2]
When Pwyll III was slain by an ambassador from Viamont on the eve of war between the two nations, Aluvia’s knights and commoners alike fell upon their enemies and destroyed them. With Pwyll’s death, Aluvia’s glory began to wane, but it is said that, when the kingdom is at its greatest need, he and his knights will walk the land once more.[2]
Aluvia remains a strong nation, though it shines less brightly than before. King Cedraic opened up trade with nations across the sea including the Gharu’ndim and the Sho and with that trade has come prosperity. To the west, however, Viamont bides: it will only be a matter of time, some say, before war returns to the land.[2]
Royalty and Rulers
Early rulers of Aluvia are unknown, put it can be assumed that Pwyll II was not the first king, by the fact that he is the second to bear that name, and by the fact that when Viamont invaded in 804 RC, Thrushhaven was referred to as the traditional highland fortress of the Aluvian Kings.[1].
| Name | Bloodline | Rank/Title | Years of reign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pwyll II[4] | Unknown | High King[1] | 787 RC - 804 RC[4] |
| Alfric[4] | Unknown | King, Viamont Royal Governor[1] | 804 RC - 824 RC[4] |
| Theolaud[4] | Son of Alfric[1] | King[1] | 824 RC - 854 RC[4] |
| Alfrega[4] | Daughter of Theolaud[1] | Queen[1] | 854 RC - 868 RC[4] |
| Osric[4] | Son of Alfrega[1] | High King[6] | 868 RC - 899 RC[4] |
| Pwyll III[4] | Son of Osric[6] | High King[6] | 899 RC - 924 RC[4] |
| Cellric II[4] | Son of Pwyll[Citation Needed] | King[Citation Needed] | 924 RC - ??[4] |
| Cedraic[6] | Unknown | King[6] | ?? - 1261 RC - ?? * |
| Cedraic III[4] | Unknown | King | 1311 - ??[4] ** |
* This event comes from beta information. Being a current event of the time, this would be placed at 1286 RC (10 PY), but the more recent lore from Throne of Destiny has placed the latest war between Viamont and Aluvia at 1272 RC. So it has instead been placed at 1261 RC (-15 PY), the year when Aluvians first came to Dereth. This is possibly Cedraic III.
** If the date given is correct, this event has not occurred yet, and will not occur until PY 35 (2024 Earth). It is more likely that, since the years of the Aluvian rulers were written in Beta and the Ages of the Empyreans (from which we derive the PY to RC conversion) were created post-release, that the date is incorrect.
In Dereth
When the first Aluvians came to Dereth Island, they were enslaved by the Olthoi. Two of their number, Thorsten Cragstone and Elysa Strathelar, fought to liberate their people with the help of Asheron. Though Thorsten did not live to see the end of the campaign, the Aluvians became free once more. Elysa Strathelar founded New Aluvia and became its Queen.[2]
Culture
Religions and Beliefs
Customs and Traditions
Texts
Letter From Home (Aluvian)
Shadows of My Doubts
The Code of Pwyll
The Days of the Olthoi
The D00dz
The Full Code of Pwyll
The Journals of Change The Legend of Lilitha
The Reign of Alfrega
The Underground City
Town Network Signs
Aluvian (Town Network Sign) Arwic (Town Network Sign) Cragstone (Town Network Sign) Dryreach (Town Network Sign) Eastham (Town Network Sign) Fort Tethana (Town Network Sign) Glenden Wood (Town Network Sign) Holtburg (Town Network Sign) Lytelthorpe (Town Network Sign) Plateau Village (Town Network Sign) Rithwic (Town Network Sign) Stonehold (Town Network Sign)
Internet Articles
- Zogblaster.com - Aluvian Introduction
- Zogblaster.com - Aluvian Factions
- Zogblaster.com - Loredane's Invitation
- Zogblaster.com - The Underground City
- AC:DM CD Lore - Aluvian Heritage
- Character Creation - Racial Lore: Aluvian
- Character Creation - Naming: Aluvian
Factions
- The King's Men
- Knights of the Golden Flame
- Knights of the Shield
- Order of the Gauntlet
- League of Merchants
- Scholars of Pwyll
Items
King's Helm
Pwyll's Crown
Pwyll's Guard
Alfric's Bull
The Helm of the Golden Flame
Guardian of Pwyll
Canfield Cleaver
Morrigan's Vanity
Art & Images
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1999/11 Release - The Reign of Alfrega
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 1999/11 Release - Zogblaster.com - Aluvian Introduction
- ↑ 2004/11 The Origins and Current Disposition of Viamont
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 2002/03 Stormwaltz Quotes - On Aluvian Rulers
- ↑ 2003/10 Reign of Terror - Alfric's Bull
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 1999/11 Release - Zogblaster.com - Aluvian Introduction