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The largest in area of the eight regions of [[Orden]], '''Vasloria''' is a land of rolling, hilly plains once covered with forest primeval. After being conquered by [[Ajax]] the land has become divided, dotted with [[Caelian Empire|Caelian]] ruins and mysterious ancient temples.
{{Infobox region|denonym=Vaslorian|language=Vaslorian}}
 
The largest in area of the eight regions of [[Orden]], '''Vasloria''' was a land of rolling, hilly plains once covered with forest primeval. Vasloria was divided into six kingdoms and duchies. After being conquered by [[Ajax]] during the [[Age of Chaos]] the land become divided, dotted with [[Caelian Empire|Caelian]] ruins and mysterious ancient temples.
==History==
==History==
Vasloria has experienced several waves of settlement. The earliest people were [[human|humans]] called the [[Gol]]. The land was at that time one primeval forest, ruled by the [[elf|elven]] king of the [[Foxglove Court]], [[Máelodor Ryllearnan]], who fought against the invading human Gol. They were hunted by the king, until they summoned the [[demon]] [[Taamgul]], who slew Máelodor and dragged him down into the [[Abyssal Wastes]].<ref>''Kingdoms & Warfare'', p.155</ref> The Gol thereafter conquered much of the region, and over time developed a bronze-age society.
Vasloria experienced several waves of settlement. The earliest people were [[human|humans]] called the [[Gol]]. The land was at that time one primeval forest, ruled by the [[elf|elven]] king of the [[Foxglove Court]], [[Máelodor Ryllearnan]], who fought against the invading human Gol. They were hunted by the king, until they summoned the [[demon]] [[Taamgul]], who slew Máelodor and dragged him down into the [[Abyssal Wastes]]. The Gol thereafter conquered much of the region, and over time developed a bronze-age society.{{cite book/knw|155}}
 
The second wave of people to occupy Vasloria were the more advanced [[Tevas]], from the land of [[Phaedros]]. They were led king [[Tristan Vaslor]], who attacked the Gol. The Gol summoned demons yet again, but the king defeated them with the soul-drinking sword [[Maethelgas]], from the [[Temple of Primordial Chaos]]. The Gol were defeated and mixed with the Tevas. Tristan thus conquered Vasloria in his name and ruled for three hundred years, until Maethelgas turned him against his dukes in search of more power. In the civil war that followed, Tristan was killed, but returned in undeath and ruled for 10 more years as the Dead King, until being defeated by [[Adun]] and [[Cavall]], who banished him to the Abyssal Wasteland. Little of the early Tevas-Gol civilization remains as they were in turn conquered by the Caelian Empire.{{cite book/knw|157–158}}


The second wave of people to occupy Vasloria were the more advanced [[Tevas]], from the land of [[Phaedros]]. They were led king [[Tristan Vaslor]], who attacked the Gol. The Gol summoned demons yet again, but the king defeated them with the soul-drinking sword [[Maethelgas]], from the [[Temple of Primordial Chaos]]. The Gol were defeated and mixed with the Tevas. Tristan thus conquered Vasloria in his name and ruled for three hundred years, until Maethelgas turned him against his dukes in search of more power. In the civil war that followed, Tristan was killed, but returned in undeath and ruled for 10 more years as the Dead King, until being defeated by [[Adun]] and [[Cavall]], who banished him to the Abyssal Wasteland.<ref>''Kingdoms & Warfare'', p.157–158</ref>
After the [[Fall of the Caelian Empire]] Vasloria was left in ruins devolving into a series of feudal states.  


Little of the early Tevas-Gol civilization remains as they were in turn conquered by the Caelian Empire.
Leading up to the Age of Chaos, Western Vasloria was ruled by [[Omund|Good King Omund]] and his [[Dragon Phalanx]]. Fostering a peaceful time under the rule of law. However, when Ajax began his conquest of Vasloria, Omund was betrayed by [[Mandrake]], captain of the Dragon Phalanx, and was slain.{{cite web/dsjuly2024}}


After the [[Fall of the Caelian Empire]] Vasloria was left in ruins devolving into a series of feudal states. At one point a majority of these duchies were united by [[Omund|Good King Omund]] and his [[Dragon Phalanx]] who ruled over a peaceful land for nearly seven decades before he was betrayed by [[Mandrake]] and slain by Ajax in his 75th year.  
During Ajax's rule, much of Vasloria became a lawless wilderness; with people sticking to remaining three baronies; Dalrath, Bedegar, and Tor. Meanwhile, the high elves of the [[Fallen City]] pillaged their city for artifacts to appease Ajax with, unlike their [[wode elf]] kin who refused to bow to conqueror. The dwarves of [[Kal Kalavar]] made this era even more dangerous for the common folk, by to abducting any who traveled the roads unescorted and shipping them off to Ajax for forced labor or worse. The Hawklords of the High Aerie acted as Ajax's royal guard, enforcing his tyrannical order and extending his influence across the land.{{cite web/dsjuly2024}}


Now much of the land is lawless wilderness, as the people who still make it their home stick to the established and well protected baronies.
==People==
The people of Vasloria value plain speaking and hard work. The people are called the Tevas-Gol after their common ancestors. The culture is strictly feudal, and most people aspire to follow the Code of Chivalry: Faith, Justice, Loyalty, Defense, Courage, Truth, Generosity, Chastity, Humility, and Perseverance
===Notable Vaslorians===
===Notable Vaslorians===
*[[Nekodemus|Nekodemus, Baron of Rend]]
*[[Nekodemus|Nekodemus, Baron of Rend]]
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==Kingdoms/Duchies==
==Kingdoms/Duchies==
===[[Aendrim]]===
===[[Aendrim]]===
After Ajax removed the Duke of Aendrim, only three baronies now remain, [[Dalrath]], [[Bedegar]], and [[Tor]].
After Ajax removed the Duke of Aendrim, only three baronies remained, [[Dalrath]], [[Bedegar]], and [[Tor]].


The barony of [[Oll]] was taken over by the [[Lady of Brass]] and turned into the [[Ruby Desert]]. The former barony of [[Rask]] was conquered by the [[Zyll|Archlich Zyll]], who made it his protectorate.
The barony of [[Oll]] was taken over by the [[Lady of Brass]] and turned into the [[Ruby Desert]]. The former barony of [[Rask]] was conquered by the [[Zyll|Archlich Zyll]], who made it his protectorate.

Latest revision as of 14:31, 18 October 2024

The largest in area of the eight regions of Orden, Vasloria was a land of rolling, hilly plains once covered with forest primeval. Vasloria was divided into six kingdoms and duchies. After being conquered by Ajax during the Age of Chaos the land become divided, dotted with Caelian ruins and mysterious ancient temples.

History

Vasloria experienced several waves of settlement. The earliest people were humans called the Gol. The land was at that time one primeval forest, ruled by the elven king of the Foxglove Court, Máelodor Ryllearnan, who fought against the invading human Gol. They were hunted by the king, until they summoned the demon Taamgul, who slew Máelodor and dragged him down into the Abyssal Wastes. The Gol thereafter conquered much of the region, and over time developed a bronze-age society.[1]

The second wave of people to occupy Vasloria were the more advanced Tevas, from the land of Phaedros. They were led king Tristan Vaslor, who attacked the Gol. The Gol summoned demons yet again, but the king defeated them with the soul-drinking sword Maethelgas, from the Temple of Primordial Chaos. The Gol were defeated and mixed with the Tevas. Tristan thus conquered Vasloria in his name and ruled for three hundred years, until Maethelgas turned him against his dukes in search of more power. In the civil war that followed, Tristan was killed, but returned in undeath and ruled for 10 more years as the Dead King, until being defeated by Adun and Cavall, who banished him to the Abyssal Wasteland. Little of the early Tevas-Gol civilization remains as they were in turn conquered by the Caelian Empire.[2]

After the Fall of the Caelian Empire Vasloria was left in ruins devolving into a series of feudal states.

Leading up to the Age of Chaos, Western Vasloria was ruled by Good King Omund and his Dragon Phalanx. Fostering a peaceful time under the rule of law. However, when Ajax began his conquest of Vasloria, Omund was betrayed by Mandrake, captain of the Dragon Phalanx, and was slain.[3]

During Ajax's rule, much of Vasloria became a lawless wilderness; with people sticking to remaining three baronies; Dalrath, Bedegar, and Tor. Meanwhile, the high elves of the Fallen City pillaged their city for artifacts to appease Ajax with, unlike their wode elf kin who refused to bow to conqueror. The dwarves of Kal Kalavar made this era even more dangerous for the common folk, by to abducting any who traveled the roads unescorted and shipping them off to Ajax for forced labor or worse. The Hawklords of the High Aerie acted as Ajax's royal guard, enforcing his tyrannical order and extending his influence across the land.[3]

Notable Vaslorians

Kingdoms/Duchies

Aendrim

After Ajax removed the Duke of Aendrim, only three baronies remained, Dalrath, Bedegar, and Tor.

The barony of Oll was taken over by the Lady of Brass and turned into the Ruby Desert. The former barony of Rask was conquered by the Archlich Zyll, who made it his protectorate.

Corwell

Rhole

Graid

Farrow

Tull

Other Places

References

  1. ↑ Matthew Colville, et al. Kingdoms & Warfare. (MCDM Productions), pp. 155.
  2. ↑ Matthew Colville, et al. Kingdoms & Warfare. (MCDM Productions), pp. 157–158.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Matthew Colville, et al. Draw Steel Rules for Patreon Packet July 2024 (PDF). (Patreon). Retrieved on 2024-07-29.
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