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The Caelian Empire was a [[human]] civilization that ruled five of the regions of [[Orden]] three thousand years before the Age of Chaos. | The '''Caelian Empire''' was a [[human]] civilization that ruled five of the regions of [[Orden]] three thousand years before the Age of Chaos. | ||
== Capital == | == Capital == | ||
[[Capital]] was founded by the Caelian emperors, and was the seat of power until the empire's collapse. | [[Capital]] was founded by the Caelian emperors, and was the seat of power until the empire's collapse.{{cite web/dsjuly2024|23}} | ||
== Crusades== | == Crusades== | ||
During the Age of Heroes, the Calian Empire began its conquest. Leveraging three of the [[Helltrooper]] mercenary companies, the empire expanded its reach into [[Vasloria]], [[Khoursir]], and [[Khemhara]]. | During the Age of Heroes, the Calian Empire began its conquest. Leveraging three of the [[Helltrooper]] mercenary companies, the empire expanded its reach into [[Vasloria]], [[Khoursir]], and [[Khemhara]]. | ||
In [[Age of Heroes|Heroes]] 228, the [[Chain of Acheron]] defeated [[Count Rhodar von Glauer]] while in service to [[Emperor Gaius VIII|Gaius VIII]].{{cite fm| | In [[Age of Heroes|Heroes]] 228, the [[Chain of Acheron]] defeated [[Count Rhodar von Glauer]] while in service to [[Emperor Gaius VIII|Gaius VIII]].{{cite fm|274}} | ||
When the crusades reached [[Vanigar]] they ground to a halt. The Caelian Navy spent ten years attempting to make headway against raging storms summoned by the [[Codex Tempestatus]] to no effect. Every fleet sent to fight the Vanir sunk, eventually causing the crusades to end.{{cite knw| | When the crusades reached [[Vanigar]] they ground to a halt. The Caelian Navy spent ten years attempting to make headway against raging storms summoned by the [[Codex Tempestatus]] to no effect. Every fleet sent to fight the Vanir sunk, eventually causing the crusades to end.{{cite knw|229}} | ||
== Fall of the Empire == | == Fall of the Empire == | ||
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== Lasting Impacts == | == Lasting Impacts == | ||
Due to its near global domination at the height of its power, [[Caelian]] was learned by nearly all humans and other cultures who interacted with the empire. It wasn't until thirteen hundred years after the fall of the empire that [[Caelian]] began to diminish in favor of regional languages, though it was still the most common second language. | Due to its near global domination at the height of its power, [[Caelian]] was learned by nearly all humans and other cultures who interacted with the empire. It wasn't until thirteen hundred years after the fall of the empire that [[Caelian]] began to diminish in favor of regional languages, though it was still the most common second language.{{cite web/dsjuly2024|87}} | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:17, 24 October 2024
The Caelian Empire was a human civilization that ruled five of the regions of Orden three thousand years before the Age of Chaos.
Capital
Capital was founded by the Caelian emperors, and was the seat of power until the empire's collapse.[1]
Crusades
During the Age of Heroes, the Calian Empire began its conquest. Leveraging three of the Helltrooper mercenary companies, the empire expanded its reach into Vasloria, Khoursir, and Khemhara.
In Heroes 228, the Chain of Acheron defeated Count Rhodar von Glauer while in service to Gaius VIII.[2]
When the crusades reached Vanigar they ground to a halt. The Caelian Navy spent ten years attempting to make headway against raging storms summoned by the Codex Tempestatus to no effect. Every fleet sent to fight the Vanir sunk, eventually causing the crusades to end.[3]
Fall of the Empire
Thirteen thousand years before the Age of Chaos, the Caelian Empire fell.
Lasting Impacts
Due to its near global domination at the height of its power, Caelian was learned by nearly all humans and other cultures who interacted with the empire. It wasn't until thirteen hundred years after the fall of the empire that Caelian began to diminish in favor of regional languages, though it was still the most common second language.[4]
References
- ↑ Matthew Colville, et al. Draw Steel Rules for Patreon Packet July 2024 (PDF). (Patreon), pp. 23. Retrieved on 2024-07-29.
- ↑ Matthew Colville, et al. Flee, Mortals!. (MCDM Productions), pp. 274.
- ↑ Matthew Colville, et al. Kingdoms & Warfare. (MCDM Productions), pp. 229.
- ↑ Matthew Colville, et al. Draw Steel Rules for Patreon Packet July 2024 (PDF). (Patreon), pp. 87. Retrieved on 2024-07-29.