[centre][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/4HcjneB.png[/IMG][/centre] [centre][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/5zO1wbs.png[/IMG][/centre] [centre][i]Lanre & Twinklemoon[/i][/centre] [i]Ancient Evils of the past can easily be forgotten. The Demon King had once been such evil, believed a relic of times long past, reduced to a story told over in hundreds of ways. And so the story of his original demise remained as the name Grado became more associated with the country and its misfortune than the hero of old. However, the telling of his resurrection was nothing so stale or forgotten. Not all of a century had passed since the time when the Twins of Renais had risen up to defeat him with their allies in the Darkling Woods. While few there were even some who could still remember those days and there were many who could trace their heritage back to the great heroes. [/i] Magvel, 871 the world has seen a great many changes since the last days of Heroes. After the Demon King’s banishment the continent was immersed into a period of rebuilding. That which was destroyed was now to be rebuilt. There was much turmoil and tragedy lurked often, however, many of those who took succession proved themselves to be excellent rulers and for a while there was a time of great growth and prosperity. Come the next generation though and things began to change drastically, revolts and rebellions arose. Now the continent has been divided in nine different ruling powers… [i]In the west there is the [b]Great Kingdom of Renais[/b], known for being the birthplace of the Hero-Twins. After [b]King Edmurre’s[/b] passing less than a year ago, his son, [b]Eldys[/b], has inherited the title. In the northwest there is the [b]Kingdom of Frelia[/b], long noted for its close alliances with Renais. It is currently under the rule of [b]King Irvarse[/b] and his Queen, [b]Lady Mersa[/b]. To the far northeast lies the [b]Theocracy of Rausten[/b], currently under the watch of the Divine [b]King Vilareth[/b]. Rausten shares close ties with both Renais and Frelia leading to a strong alliance between the three. Between Rausten, Frelia, and Renais lies the [b]Lesser-Kingdom of Carcino[/b] which since destroying its Republic ways has taken to serving the greater nations in order to make sure its boundaries are safe. In the North it governed by [b]Lord Rottek[/b] while [b]Lord Adrian[/b] runs the South. In the Great Desert lands lies the [b]Kingdom of Jehanna[/b], known for the mercenaries it creates. After an overthrow of the previous line it is ruled by the [b]Warrior King Avdlan[/b]. To the south of Jehanna lies the remaining namesake of the once Great Empire of [b]Grado[/b], now nothing but a small kingdom. [b]King Aefon[/b] is the current lord of its lands. Another Kingdom Formed in the aftermath of Grado’s misfortune is the Kingdom of [b]Irea[/b]. It borders Renais, Jehanna, Grado, Hiactance, and the Free City, placing it in a rather unpleasant location should things turn sour. Currently the country is by [b]King Reginald[/b], the Just. Along the continents southern coast is the [b]Kingdom of Hiactance[/b], ruled by [b]King Vendrick[/b] a good man who in recent times has become much too fearful and paranoid, losing sight of things which are important. And finally, in the southeast there is the large [b]City-State of Taizel[/b] now much more commonly referred to simply as [b]‘The Free City.’[/b] It is ruled by [b]Lord Hector[/b] and his three councilmen. A notable port for trade by sea. [/i] …All of these powers sat in an uncomfortable peace. Many are still dealt with their own issues and were not yet ready to engage in any sort of foreign war, inside revolts and complaints hindered them enough. Nevertheless, there are those who are well enough on their feet to expand, and with the death of Renais’ previous King, there was someone with enough ambition to take advantage of the current state of things. --- [b][u]National[/u] [u]Information[/u][/b] Information Regarding the Nations on the Continent of Magvel [I'll update this more nicely as I originally planned, but for now I'll just put things which will be helpful] [hider=Grado] [i]The Empire of Grado has a long history, one founded by heroes and ended by villains. And while still Grado in namesake the country can hardly be compared to the Empire it came from. Even in comparison to the other nation which came from former-Grado territory it can’t be considered the greatest. The most it can boast is the remains of the former Capital and the closest link to the former countries previous sovereigns as the newline was formed by a cousin of Vigarde’s. Despite the efforts from Renais to help Grado in its reconstruction after the war many of the citizens and nobles bear prominent animosity toward the country. The current sovereign, King Aefon, is notable for the efforts he has put into restoring the country to its former glory.[/i] [b]Current Sovereign:[/b] King Aefon, initiated 859 [i](b. 832)[/i] [b]Date of Foundation:[/b] ~0 [b]Royal House:[/b] King Aefon and his two children, the Prince and Princess [b]Other Notable People:[/b] [b]Character Citizens:[/b] NA [b]Specialty Classes:[/b] Wyvern Riders and Shamans [/hider] --- [hider=Classes]General Classes: Cavaliers, Knights, Archers, Clerics/Priests, Mages/Monks, Thieves, (Mercenaries and Myrmidon’s to a lesser extent); these are classes which could pretty much come from anywhere. Certain countries are more likely for some, but generally I don’t think it would be too uncommon to see them elsewhere. Assume they could be found in any of the following. Carcino: Not set classes, probably various classes that aren’t very specific to one country. In addition there would probably be a good few from Frelia and Rausten; Jehanna and Renais classes wouldn’t be out of the picture either. Frelia: Pegasus Knights, Archers, and Knights would likely be most common. Hiactance: * Irea:* Jehanna: Myrmidons, Mages, and Mercenaries Rausten: Mages, Monks, Clerics, Priest Renais: Cavaliers/Paladins + General classes. (Maybe a few Pegasus Knights) Taizel/The Free City:*[/hider] --- [hider=Timeline] [b]803[/b] – [i]The Empire of Grado invades Renais, King Fado dies. Eirika rescues Ephraim at Renvall. The two part ways, Eirika to Jehanna and Ephraim to Grado Keep. Battles are fought, Queen Ismaire dies. Eirika and Ephraim are united.[/i] [b]804[/b] – [i]Fight in Rausten. Battle in the Darkling Woods, death of Prince Lyon of Grado. Resurrection of the Demon King. Battle against the Demon King for then and forever forward.[/i] [b]806[/b] – [i]Eirika of Renais marries Innes of Frelia[/i] [b]808[/b] – [i]King Ephraim of Renais marries Lady L’Arachel of Rausten.[/i] [b]812[/b] – [i]King Hayden of Frelia passes. Innes takes the throne. [/i] [b]822[/b] – [i]Currently surrounded by Chaos a section of Grado abjures itself from the Empire and takes up the name of Irea, becoming the first of the post-war Kingdoms. [/i] [b]834[/b] –[i]Following closely behind Irea’s footsteps another portion of Grado Abjures and forms the country of Hiactance. [/i] [b]841[/b] – [i]Farsine, daughter of Fenris born.[/i] [b]852[/b] – [i]Ismaire (II) of Jehanna born.[/i] [b]856[/b] – [i]In the far west of what was once Grado and almost Hiactance the city of Taizel declares itself free from all other countries and governs itself in a manner of election.[/i] [b]861[/b] – [i]Upheaval in Jehanna the Royal Guild line is usurped by the Warrior Avdlan. Princess Ismaire goes into exile, the common people presume her dead.[/i] [b]864[/b] – [i]Under the name Marie, the princess Ismaire joins the mercenary group known as The Desert Vipers.[/i] [b]870[/b] – [i]Death of King Edmurre of Renais, Coronation of King Eldys of Renais. [/i] [b]871[/b] – [i]Renais invades Irea.[/i][/hider]