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The History of the Grand Barony of Altair and Altair Pass
The History of the Grand Barony of Altair and Altair Pass
Chronicle/Facts of the Locale
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Originally the High King forced the creation and maintenance of this region as a means of moving supplies and soldiers into the Hinterland soft the north from the north heartlands after the Lich Lords took control of most of Dundaria.
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Rhyl Formative Events
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Rhyl Formative Events
CY 7007 The area of North Gate Garrison freed & The Red March created; Money, supplies, armaments, and manpower flow into the north to fight the Lich Lords.
CY 6514 The Grand Duchy of Rhyl is created by the High King. In exchange for the resources and organization that can be brought to bear against the now organized undead armies, the lands become part of the High King's domain.
CY 6909 The Fall of the Grand Barony of Altair from a curse by the Lich Lords. The main passage of troops and supplies from the hinterlands and nfar north to the The Grand Duchy of Rhyl is sacked by an undead army led by a ghoul king.
CY 5980 The Kingdoms of old Rhylan united settled as a single Kingdom of Rhyl to fight the Lich Lords drive south. After centuries of warfare between territories and races, the common cause of the threat to the north secures a lasting peace.
> For 3000 years, the Kingdoms of old Rhylan was the primary form of Rulership in the territory of the current Grand Duchy.
CY 5580 Fall of Dundaria in the North - Frostfang spreads, the Lich Lord power rises. Hordes of the undead, fortunately disorganized (at first), sweep south and west from the heart of old Dundaria.
CY 2330's Fall of East / Rise of the Dark Lands (Orrishai Abandoned); Refugees flee - some cross the Tolkisson Mountain Range into the 'Lands of Rhylan' that would become the Kingdoms of old Rhylan and finally.
CY 1000 (Approximately) The Dragon of Rhyl is killed and its influence ends in the area around the Great Forest of Rhyl and the surrounding territories.
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The warlord the High King of Gladnor appointed to manage this critical region was wildly successful in settling permanent northern citizens, taming some of The Wyldes and placating the Freelanders of some of the region. His son continued in his fathers successes in diplomacy and logistics. The family was initially given a protectorate, then after 100 years the Grand Barony of Altair was chartered by the High King in Gladnor.
The pride of the region was the massive Altair Castle guarding the passage into the pass.
It was repeatedly attacked by minions of the Lich Lords to prevent the movement of troops.
Minor Outcome / Average Difficulty & Uncommon Knowledge
It rose to a population of 50,000 at its height of power.