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Meanwhile, the nation of Theandrea was about to come into existence, albeit under sad circumstances. The two nations of Northstrong and Jarnus existed peacefully, under the rule of the Nilarian family: King Silos, his wife, Queen Andrea, their two sons, Prince Alexander and Prince Samuel, and their only daughter, Lady Thea.
Queen Andrea sent Thea on a diplomatic mission to the Elven Kingdom of Parune. The purpose of her mission was to establish a trade treaty between the two kingdoms. Her mission was successful and she returned home.
When she arrived, she encountured a nightmare. Her mother, father and two brothers had been slain.
With this tragedy, Lady Thea knew it was time for a change. So she led her people, citizens of both Northstrong and Jarnus, to the mountain of the Gods, to form the nation of Theandrea. A nation that prospered above all others, a nation of equality and honor, where magic and non-magic alike lived in harmony

Servia Coralus was a warrior of a nomadic tribe in the great western deserts of Kithelois. From
a young age he known for his cunning and his skills as a natural leader. He was always loyal and just
with his peers and subordinates. After fighting long and hard against a tribe whose name was lost in its
defeat, Coralus' tribe decided to settle upon the battlefield. The tribe was at peace for many generations
until a nearby settlement raided their land and massacred many innocents within the tribe. In response,
Alus Coralus, a descendant of Servia, led his tribe's army to the doorstep of Thanasis. The Thanasians
came out to crush Coralus' tribe, but Alus, displaying extreme courage and decisiveness, maneuvered
his tribe's army and decimated the Thanasian horde. However, Alus was severely injured by an arrow
shot by an archer who was over-eager to kill a Thanasian, not knowing that Coralus' caravan was
actually from the same tribe. The archer was executed at the order of Coralus, who soon died while
overseeing the dismantling of a Thanasian temple. Vlassis Silas, Alus' second in command, took control
of the tribe and decided to assimilate the rest of the Thanasians into the tribe and decided to settle
permanently in Thanasis, which was soon renamed Coralus, after their beloved general.
After many years, there was much dissent and internal strife within Coralus. The Coralii had
been treating the former Thanasisans as inferior for many generations. An organized group of
Thanasians marched into the Forum and razed many buildings and looted the markets. The Coralii
Army came and put down the revolt, and all Thanasians were sold into slavery. The Thanasians were
eventually freed and treated as equals, but it would take many generations and a major power shift
within Coralus.
After 172 years the king of Coralus, Quintus Silas (King Silas V,) dies in his sleep, and his son
Sextus Silas, being only twelve, was very unpopular with the Coralus citizens. The citizenry rioted and
damaged parts of the city, including the Forum. Thero Nolicus, a Tribune officer of the Coralus
garrison Legions, marched to the Palace with his legion to escort the then-abdicated Silas to a new
estate outside the city. Since no replacement had been named, Nolicus ordered the legion to attack and
execute the abdicated King as he left the Palace, and then stormed the palace and proclaimed himself as
King. Nolicus, being an outstanding member of the Army and former Senator, was well received by
the citizenry as well as most of the military.
Nolicus immediately began reforming the military and government structure so that another
uprising such as his never happened again. The Army was restructured so that lower-level officers did
not have the power to bring entire units to bear for such an operation, and politically, Senate legislation
so that there would be a secondary heir to the throne, and that neither heir would be in the same place
as the current ruler. However, Nolicus would soon die of a mysterious disease, so his heir, Otera Fulitus
came to power.
Fulitus was very ambitious. He saw Coralus' potential to be not only a major military power, but
a superpower in the known world. Fulitus set his sights on conquering all of the bordering nations.
After some great oratorical work to convince the citizens to fight, one by one, each nation fell. Their
armies were miniscule in strength compared to the Coralii juggernaut. In just 9 years Coralus went
from being a respectable nation, to an empire ruling almost all of Kithelois.
However, there remained one threat looming ominously on the horizon. A nation of millions of
faceless slaves and drunkards. They possessed not only an army that could match Coralus, but one that
could obliterate the entire civilization of Coralus. All of them, faceless, fearless, heartless. And they
stood vigilantly waiting, watching for Coralus to make a mistake so they can unleash the floodgates of
fire and blood. When Coralus is not looking, they bring to bear their entire army and march towards
Coralus, burning and killing everything in its path. The Poiaus Sovereignty shows no mercy.
The Poiaus Sovereignty marched meeting almost no resistance, as the Coralii legions were
concentrated on the opposite end of the empire. Once the Legions arrived, it was too late. Coralus was
in ruins. The citizens scattered to all ends of the empire. Nevertheless, Otera Fulitus was determined to
not see his nation crumble to a pack of slaves and drunkards. He massed his army, large as it already
was, with even more men, many of them ordinary farmer of shop keepers just trying to defend their
homes.
After only fighting in brief skirmishes, Otera continued to withdraw, preferring to keep his men
alive enough to fight on his own terms. The rate at which the Coralii were falling back was too much
for the Sovereignty to keep up, so they decided to split their forces. Fulitus saw this and appeared to
split his forces and take a lighter force to fight the main Sovereignty force. Poiaus took the bait.
The Sovereignty's half-strength army decided to go after the weak prey. Otera set his troops up
on a large hill so that the Poiaus army would tire before reaching the top. When Otera's force finally
was overwhelmed they appeared to retreat down the hill into the forest. However, to the demise of the
Sovereignty, the rest of the the Coralii was safely hidden in the forest. The Coralii charged and all but
destroyed the Sovereignty force.
A few days later, the Sovereignty's remain half-strength army fell back to their borders. Fulitus
followed them all the way to their capital, and won yet another decisive victory.
Otera Fulitus returned to Coralus, still smoldering from the invasion. Most of the city did not
survive. The only remaining buildings were a temple to a god that both Coralus and the Poiaus
Sovereignty had in common, a portion of the palace, and a few housing complexes. Otera, feeling that
he failed his nation, abdicated and the next heir, Secundus Nolicus, took power.
This Nolicus knew the challenges his country faced. His number one priority was to rebuild
Coralus. However, he wanted it to stand out more than any other city in Kithelois. His plan was to
create the grandest, richest city possible, starting with the Forum. The New Forum would be centered
in front of the palace with a large gate to memorialize the sacrifices of the wars and it would be
surrounded by a large portico. Inside the Forum, would be seven temples, one for each god, a large
square with monuments, a bath house, and dozens of shops. Also, there would be a library built to
house works of literature, codes of law, and records of all kinds (The records and documents from the
Palace were rescued from the raid by the Sovereignty.) Additionally, there was planned for a large
sporting area, and new housing all throughout the city.
About 150 years later, there was a mage in one of the conquered provinces by the name of
Emilios Fotis. He worked tirelessly in the nearby Mage's College at Niktos. Niktos was a very
prosperous port city that always benefited from its location near the ancient Mage's College. Fotis was
working on projects to extend his lifespan. During an experiment, a test subject becomes an undead
creature without a mind or soul. But Bahmat, the god who oversaw the mortal world, saw this as
tampering with the natural order, and cursed humanity to be tormented by monsters such as this until a
time where they have atoned. Since then, monsters have roamed freely in the countrysides. Fotis was
declared an enemy of Coralus, but managed to escape all of his pursuers. The Senate, weary of other
incidents, concluded to prohibit all use and study of magic within Coralus.
But the province of Niktos was highly dependent upon magic for their very livelihoods. Niktos
petitioned for an exception from the Senate, but it was unanimously denied. Seeing little other recourse
they could take, the citizens of Niktos again petitioned the Senate, but this time in request to leave the
nation and form their own sovereignty. The Senate responded by sending a legion to the city and laying
siege to it. Seeing no further way to make peace, Niktos declares their independence and prepared to
repel the forthcoming Coralii onslaught. After a battle that lasted many days, Niktos was victorious
against the Coralii legions. Coralus withdrew, but did not recognize Niktos as a sovereign nation. The
citizens of Niktos declared their leader during the battle, Servius Numorius, as king.
The Emperor, Quartus Nolicus, declared an all out war to put down the insurrection and raised
an army of five legions. Nolicus decided to quickly sail his troops to try and catch them off guard at
their port. However, the Numorians predicted this, so they sent out the newly formed Royal Numorian
Navy out to intercept the ships. The Numorian combination of magic and fast moving ships proved to
be to much for the larger Coralii ships, and all was lost. Coralus once again, was defeated. After such a
defeat, the Senate and Quartus Nolicus finally recognized Numor as a separate city from Coralus. To
this day, Coralus still feels the effects of losing an entire army and its most important financial and
commercial province.
However in years since, Numor started to encroach more and more upon the Coralii lands. A
dispute between the border village of Pantelis erupted. Because it was outside the Eastern Border wall,
Numor thought to have it as their own, but it had allegiance to Coralus. Numor dispatched an infantry
company to garrison the town that they thought had their allegiance. Coralus decided to retaliate by
sending a legion reinforced with Phratra. The Phratra were Coralus' elite guard, the personal guards for
all three branches of government. All members are graduates of the University of Coralus and have at
least ten years of prior active service.
Coralus intended to teach Numor a lesson on not to encroach on Coralii territory. Coralus
reclaimed the town, but at a price. Once again, Numor had done major damage to the Coralii Army, and
this time, to their elite Phratra. If it was not for Luda Forela's suicide charge through the Numorian
Grenadiers, the entire Legion would have been turned back and Pantelis would be a Numorian village.

After the Mage Decree, the decision by the Senate of the Empire of Coralus to ban all use and
study of magic, the province of Niktos declared itself an independent nation from Coralus and renamed
itself after its proclaimed king, Servius Numorius. Servius Numorius quickly drew up the Declaration
of Separation which called for independence from the Empire of Coralus and the founding of a new
nation dedicated to freedom. The Coralii responded in a predictable fashion by sending an army to
“reclaim their wavering provinces.” The Army of Coralus sieged Numor for many days until Numorius
was able to gather enough men to strike at the army outside their city. The Army of Coralus was
eventually defeated, but still did not recognize Numor as a sovereign nation.
Servius Numorius knew that Coralus would not give up on trying to reclaim Numor until they
had proven themselves, therefore, he ordered the construction of the Royal Numorian Navy in order
assure and Coralii attack by sea would fail. Numorius was proven correct seven years later when the
Coralii sent a fleet and an army of five legions to attack the city. The newly formed was able to sink all
of their ships because they were smaller and faster than the larger Coralii ships. Because of this victory,
Numor found itself in an opportune position to start expanding. They used their sea dominance to
expand to other lands befriended all inhabitants that accepted them, but massacred all that did not.
Twenty years later, Numor found itself in an impressive position. It had access to a massive
fleet, a highly skilled and disciplined army, and an overseas empire, but was still in the shadow of its
neighbor to the west, Coralus. Coralus had never truly given up their pursuit of reclaiming Numor. As
such, the newly formed Empire of Numor, decided to attack Coralus in order to prevent them from
becoming any further threat to their sovereignty. King Valgor I marched his armies west to gain a
buffer zone against Coralus. While initially successful, Valgor found himself in a long, protracted war
with Coralus over just a small bit of territory. The war was eventually ended by a peace agreement
between the two powers. Numor gained a buffer zone to the west and Coralus was economically
weakened by the war because of the amount of resources it had to put forth.
While in a weakened state, Coralus was not yet defeated. The then Emperor, Quintus Nolicus,
decided to gather three legions and seige the new Numorian Western Wall. Despite his personal
heroism and skill as a commander, Nolicus' forces were beaten back after not completeing any of the
objectives. Peace was quickly declared afterwards. Nolicus, however defeated, was still shown as a
war hero in Coralus despite the loss of troops and more economic resources. As a result, Numor
becomes the more dominant power in Kithelois, despite always looking westward at Coralus.
Numor stands to this day as a bastion of freedom, magical study, and commerce. All are treated
equally in Numor, no matter their race. They always stand vigilant for any signs of Coralus aggression
and is prepared to strike is necessary. While Numor is prepared for war, they prefer peace on the island
of Kithelois.

Theandrea's government is the way it is because of many a tale, but this one I am to tell is the most known. Many tell the tale to their children a little differently each time, but here is the real tale.

Theandrean Queen Sune DeAubany had ruled her kingdom with grace and justice for well nigh forty-three years before she had to go to war. The war was brought on by the kingdoms of Coralus and Numor marching to war against each other. Magic was still the same issue as many wars before it.
The battles raged very close to the borders of Theandrea. One of these battles crossed over into the theandrean territory wiping out one of the villages near it. The queen realizing what was happening swiftly called her commanders to assemble the army and march toward the two armies.

The Queen put on her battle armor and swiftly marched out of the her chamber heading toward the royal stables. As she approached the stables, one of her generals ran up telling her that her son had already marched off with the Order of the White Rose knights and some of the men who had assembled. She nodded with approval and mounted her horse Hurcas riding him off with the rest of the army. The army slowly marched toward Stormweaver, the mountain of wind. The army knew that the mountain before them was the cause of many lost people and deaths. The mountain was the converging point of all three armies. The queen was outraged that the other two kingdoms had dare to start battles on her land. Her force soon arrived at her sons' camp after nightfall expanding the armies' camp border to nearly
a mile in radius and then some. Sune quickly found the council tent and took charge. She had been preparing for this her whole reign. A clash of the kingdoms.

Sune quickly told the plans to her generals and advisors who nodded and approved the plan she laid before them. The meeting was soon done and they were off to bed. Morning came quickly to the troops of the queen who prepared on the ground laid before the armies. Battle ranks were drawn four deep. Archers were stationed above the main contingent of the army. Reserves had beeen pulled up to a decent distance away to be able to respond where they would be needed fast. The knights drew
up ranks near the queen and prince. Princess Rosamire was stationed in the command tent to make sure her mother's orders were carried out as she had them planned.

The other armies drew up their troops in their own formations. The wind seemed to almost dominate the land as the battle began. Archers on all sides let loose a volley only to have the arrows swept away by the wind. Coralus' legions closed the distance between them and Numor quickly and professionally. The two collided in a defeaning roar that sounded oddly like a blast of thunder.

The queen had her ranks stay still in case they had to become involved. It didn't take long for Numor and Coralus men to attack the Theandrean ranks out of confusion during the battle. The ranks held fast and steady with the prince in the first four ranks fighting. The fighting intensified as the ranks started to grow from all sides. More men rushing into the first ranks to fill the gaps made by dead comrades. It was at this moment the prince was fighting in the middle with some of his guards. More troops rushed toward him and the queens advisors and generals there with the prince fled behind the wall of spears. The prince fell slain by a spear. Braddack Udan was the only general who stayed to protect the princes body and fight along the men to recover the body. The queen upon seeing this from her spot on the battlefield flew into a rage. She ordered all of those advisors and generals put to death who fled from her son. She quickly sent soldiers to take care of them and dispatched orders to send the reserves in
and rout the other armies. The Theandrean army pushed forward while the cavarly hit the Numor flank from the left forcing them into a rout. Coralian troops began to rout also. Sune rushed into battle a little to soon and was slain by a random arrow. Rosamire was the only member of the royal family left. She quickly took command and finished the battle winning it decesively, but at a heavy cost.

The first Itteration of the Orcs of Kragyar!

The Orcs of Kragyar are a Primitive and Violent group, not even deserving of the title of "Civilization" they live by a loose tribal system where leadership is decided by Strength and Strength Alone. They make many Raids and Incursions into mainland Kithelois but have yet to establish a solid foothold,

Orc Society:
When a new Orc is "Born" they wander, often staying near their birthing hole where they typically seek shelter. At this stage the young Orcling will either be found by a Larger band of already established Orcs and annexed into their Clan, or more rarely find other Orclings and Make its own Clan. If found by another Clan they are Beaten nearly to Death by the Clan's Leader to prove that he's "Da Boss". Alternatively they find other Orclings and prove that they are "Da Boss" to form their own Clan.
Life in an Orc Village or War Camp is run entirely by "Da Boss" or Chief or Orc, there are some cases when Orcs gather willingly into Bands under Religious leaders such as "Top Priest Blood- er" in which he gathered thousands of Orcs to follow him in his religious mission to find their Creators "Morg and Dorg" however there is no proof of any such "God Orcs".
An Orc Village has a population ranging from 5 Orcs to 500,000 Orcs, but there hasn't been a force of Orcs like that in Centuries. More subservient Orcs are found in Fields or working Mines to help fuel "Waaaghs". However the Orcs primary source of Food, Lumber Ores and in fact all resources needed to survive are either gathered from Raids or by Slave Labor; It is said that the best Warlords have hundreds if not Thousands of slaves at his service, their produce help him stay in command of his Horde as they provide much of the Food and tools needed for the Tribe.

The "Waaaghs":
Almost the Entirety of Orc life is revolved around "Waaaghs", a Waaagh is a Massive Raid of the Mainland where thousands if not millions die or are taken away into slavery, never to be seen again. It is every Orcs goal to fight in as many Waaaghs as possible before meeting its end, and if a Warlord isn't providing enough, he could find his head on a "Nog Pole" where severed heads ring the outer walls of the Orc Encampment.


Life Cycle:
Orcs reproduce sexually and asexually, upon death a burst of spores is released that quickly latch on either into the Soil or onto clothes to be spread elsewhere. This Main reason Orc hordes are so difficult to deal with, as even when the main "Waaagh" has been eliminated, a new generation of Orcs will grow to replace them.
Orcs mature rapidly growing safely underground in a plantlike cocoon that nourishes them until "Birth" which occurs when they grow too large for their home and burst free and dig to the surface. It is at this stage that the Orcs begin to show their aggressive tendencies, with their only desires to feed themselves and find shelter they kill anything that they see.
The mating ritual of the Orcs is intensely graphic, it begins with the Male ****** and then ******* the female into a position of ****** and ***** with a ******Bat*****, all in all this ritual will go on for several hours. Few Females survive... Therefore females are almost a rarity in Orc society and are treasured as extreme2 treasures.
Slave System & "Tuff Humies":
When a new slave is taken they have an estimated 2.4769% chance of surviving the beatings on their way back to Kragyar, the survivors are then forced to toil their lives away for the Clan. However there have been some cases, very rare, in that slaves are able to Kill an Orc working them in "Death Punchez" a almost ritualistic "Game" the Orcs play on their Slaves where the Orc challenges the slave to fight to the death, often with the Orc winning. In these cases they earn the Title "Tuff Humie" and are welcomed into the Clan as a almost Honorary Orc. These slaves are then able to choose a mate from the other slaves and able to live a life with the clan, it is usually by this point however the slave has been essentially brainwashed into thinking them self to be an Orc and do not try to escape, instead creating their own family to serve the Clan.