[center][h1][b]Retribution and Peace[/b][/h1]
518.2-646.2
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For decades there had been a source of great shame within Yossod, a thing that beget nothing but righteous fury among Yossod loyal and faithful. It was the Feinar, and the kingdom they carved out of Yossod lands whilst Yossod tore itself apart in civil war. And Yossod could do nothing but halt the barbarians in their tracks and raid the heathens, for most of Yossod's resources were tied up in the reconstruction of the places decimated by the civil war. But within the second decade of the century, the reconstruction was complete and Yossod prepared for war. But the Prophet and Ayelic Council both desired something more than a simple reconquest; they desired an end to the Feinar threat for good. But the Feinar had the cunning of beasts, and fighting them within their own homes was a dangerous proposition. Yossod could not do it alone, and so required help. And so Yossod turned to the nearby stone trolls of Elamia, who shared the mutual enemy, and plans were made.

Great military expeditions were sent westwards in 536.2 (414AE) and 539.2 (416AE), which ended in rousing successes for all involved. The Ilaist subjects ruled over by the Feinar rose up against their heathen conquerors, speeding things up considerably, and by the end of the second expedition Yossod had begun to rule the territory of the Feinar themselves. And, interestingly for the Ayelic Council back in Qa-Avnel a number of the feinar had expressed a desire to convert and formally join the Temple of Ila. They had been impressed by the martial might of Yossod and it's Brotherhood of the Covenant as well as by several trolls who had converted to Ilaism during their wanderings. The conversion was only sped up by the laws favouring members of the Temple as well as the benefits brought by inclusion in Yossod's sphere of influence. The feinar had already begun to settle down in their lands, but they had still been a warlike people with only the most basic grasp of agriculture and trade. Peaceful contact and trade with Yossod's lands to the east brought new ideas and technologies to the feinar, and the tribes under Yossod began to flourish from this.

But all was not peaceful; there were still a great many feinar in the conquered lands who saw those who converted as weak and abandoning the traditions of their people and resented the rule of Yossod. And it was in 545.2 (421AE) that the Feinar Uprising occurred, which sought to break free from Yossod's yoke. While at the start of the Uprising the feinar made great strides, but fortunately for Yossod a great push against the feinar by Brothers of the Covenant and some of the loyal feinar were able to crush the rebellion and many of the rebels were executed as punishment. And expansion westward into feinar land would continue, though not through any major military campaigns. Instead priests were sent to proselytize and had more success thanks to Yossod's show of strength, as well as smaller military actions against those feinar who attempted to fight against Yossod or their priests.

And thanks to their mutual enemy of the Feinar tribes, Yossod and Elamia began to align with one another as allies. And mutual trad between the two states would only come to strengthen their ties. And to cement the friendship and alliance between them it was in 554.2 (428AE) that Yossod's Prophet would make a grand visit to speak at Elamia's Great Council to the assembled Chieftains, Ancients, and the High Council. And it was in the next year that the stone troll's Council would make a visit to Qa-Avnel as well, which would fully cement the friendship between the two nations. 

And with the most pressing problem dealt with, Yossod entered another period of peace and prosperity. Following news of the impending completion of the kobold's Great Temple, the Prophet ordered the construction of a massive temple dedicated solely to Ila within Qa-Avnel. The temple would be the largest within Yossod and would be a marvel of engineering and architecture thanks to it being constructed by the most talented architects Yossod could hire. It would not, however, exceed the kobold's Great Temple in size. And with closer ties to the stone trolls, some of the priests saw the monks and their monastery and began to sdopt a similar practice in Yossod. However, unlike the trolls whose monasteries were primarily for learning the Yossodite monks would be priests who would dedicate their lives to God to an even greater extent than most others. Over time many monasteries would crop up over Yossod's hegemon as places where those who so choose could live a simple life of worship and contemplation of God. Later in the century, steel would be imported into Yossod from the south and east. Though it would take many years for it to be adopted into common usage the Brotherhood of the Covenant would quickly see the advantages of the metal and over time the Brotherhood would adopt steel weapons and arms as their standard and it was through the Brotherhood that Yossod's blacksmiths would receive their earliest patronage.

And now Yossod sits in a period of peace, stability, and prosperity, but one wonders how long that can last. In Zaqir the Ilists gained much strength and while Yossod itself does not officially support them it's no secret that the Yossodites are on their sides, and saurian politics are renowned for their volatility and brutality. Yossod itself has also supported the stone trolls of Elamia, who are at odds with Five Stones who are aligned with the Scalethein Empire. And while Yossod and Scalethein have no animosity towards one another, some worry that conflict between the stone trolls could drag their allies into the war as well. And the current Prophet is an elderly monk by the name of Azuumad; Azuumad is a competent ruler and administrator and loved by many for his kindness and generosity, and while he is a good ruler for these times of peace many worry if he will prove and adequate ruler in the event of war. And he is at odds with First Brother Jinoa of the Brotherhood of the Covenant; a man well-loved by those in the Brotherhood and loyal to a fault, but a man harsh to his enemies and unafraid to make war or sacrifices for the greater good. And in the midst of it all the Ayelic Council sits in their walled-off district of Qa-Avnel, unseen by all but the Prophet and their servants and only knowing of the outside world from word of mouth and reports.


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[b][h3]Major Events of Yossod: Fifth[/h3][/b][/center]

[b]Cultural:[/b] A great Temple is constructed in Yossod, and though it is not as impressive as the kobold's Great Temple it is the largest place of worship within the Yossod hegemon. Many feinar are converted to Ilaism.

[b]Technological:[/b] Steel is adopted into usage in Yossod after being imported from the south and east. It is at first utilized predominantly for military purposes, but iron and steel eventually replaces bronze as the metal of choice for tools within Yossod.

[b]Military:[/b] Military campaigns westward in 536.2 (414AE) and 539.2 (416AE) reconquer territory lost to the Feinar decades prior, and eventually conquer into Feinar land. The Feinar Uprising in 545.2 (421AE) occurs and despite initial success is driven back and Yossodite control restored. Smaller actions over the course of the century slowly expand Yossodite influence eastwards. Steel is adopted by Yossodite warriors; first by the Brotherhood of the Covenant and iron and steel eventually come to be adopted by non-professional warriors of Yossod's hegemon.

[b]Diplomacy:[/b] Yossod and Elamia are brought together because of their mutual enemy, the Feinar, which eventually evolves into friendship and alliance between the two civilizations.

[b]Government:[/b] The Feinar tribes that convert are integrated into the Yossod hegemony as semi-independent states in the vein of the Ashatite Tribes and Idumian Kingdoms.

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