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Castus: /* Fall of Gruen */

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Fall of Gruen

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	In the early morning hours of the 8th of [[Trunalus]] in [[EE]] 4,625, Gruen came under sudden attack by a contingent of approximately 2,000 [[Bynalite]] forces. Their arrival was entirely unexpected, as Bynal lay far to the south and no conventional approach had been detected.		In the early morning hours of the 8th of [[Trunalus]] in [[EE]] 4,625, Gruen came under sudden attack by a contingent of approximately 2,000 [[Bynalite]] forces. Their arrival was entirely unexpected, as Bynal lay far to the south and no conventional approach had been detected.

	It was later revealed that the assault was facilitated by a group of Draol ~~vormongers—identified as~~ [[Galem]], [[Caldrid]], [[Ilosa]], and [[Zialyn]]—who transported the Bynalite forces directly into position using a [[Dreadgate]] portal.		It was later revealed that the assault was facilitated by a group of Draol [[vormonger\|vormongers]] from a secretive sect calle the [[Scions of Geth]]—these were [[Galem]], [[Caldrid]], [[Ilosa]], and [[Zialyn]]—who transported the Bynalite forces directly into position using a [[Dreadgate]] portal.

	The initial invading force was ultimately repelled by Gruen’s defenders, but this outcome had been anticipated. From a vantage overlooking the battlefield, the Draol magickers enacted the second phase of their strategy. Drawing upon the vast number of casualties, they harvested the resulting [[Vorsys]] and unleashed it in concentrated bursts, devastating the city and overwhelming its defenses.		The initial invading force was ultimately repelled by Gruen’s defenders, but this outcome had been anticipated. From a vantage overlooking the battlefield, the Draol magickers enacted the second phase of their strategy. Drawing upon the vast number of casualties, they harvested the resulting [[Vorsys]] and unleashed it in concentrated bursts, devastating the city and overwhelming its defenses.

	During the fall of [[Eldstone]], the Eari advisor [[Anocast]] was overtaken by a [[~~Soulpiercer~~]]~~—identified as Zialyn—who~~ exerted direct control over his magic. Through this act, Anocast was forced to act against his will, leading to the assassination of King [[Ealred 4]] and the collapse of coordinated resistance within the citadel.		During the fall of [[Eldstone]], the Eari advisor [[Anocast]] was overtaken by Zialyn, a [[soulpiercer]], who exerted direct control over his magic. Through this act, Anocast was forced to act against his will, leading to the assassination of King [[Ealred 4]] and the collapse of coordinated resistance within the citadel.

	With its leadership eliminated and defenses broken, Gruen fell under Draol control.		With its leadership eliminated and defenses broken, the city-state of Gruen fell under Draol control.

	In the ~~aftermath~~, [[Genther Stormloft]] was dispatched as a messenger to [[Meralia]] after all other envoys perished~~, reportedly~~ during a violent lightning storm. His account of the attack, including the use of portals, large-scale energy harvesting, and the confirmed presence of a soulpiercer, was instrumental in prompting the [[Meralian Accord]].		In the chaos, [[Genther Stormloft]] was dispatched as a messenger to [[Meralia]] after all other envoys perished during a violent lightning storm. This storm had been created by the Draol magickers specifically to target horses with shoes and anyone with armor. It should be noted that Stormloft survived the storm by removing all his clothing and armor; his horse was also unshod. His account of the attack, including the use of portals, large-scale energy harvesting, and the confirmed presence of a soulpiercer, was instrumental in prompting the [[Meralian Accord]].

	This, in turn, led directly to the initiation of the [[Great Purge]].		This, in turn, led directly to the initiation of the [[Great Purge]].

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	'''Gruen''' was a modest city-state ~~empire~~ in the time of the [[Befores]], which eventually ~~became what is~~ now known as [[Gruenormark]] (after ~~having spent~~ several ~~hundred years~~ as ~~just~~ '''Gruenor'''). It was ruled for ~~several hundred years~~ by ~~the~~ [[House Brynsen]] from a palace citadel ~~called~~ [[Eldstone]] (and ~~then~~ later [[House Skeller]]~~), which sat within the city walls~~. At its ~~peak~~, it boasted a population of ~~around~~ 100,000 ~~(somewhat smaller than the size of ancient Athens)~~, ~~though a large number of these lived outside~~ the walls ~~in villas~~. ~~At the time, many smaller~~ empires ~~were also city-states; however, a number of nation-states existed,~~ such as the [[Aerylothian Empire]].
			'''Gruen''' was a modest city-state in the time of the [[Befores]], which would eventually develop into the region now known as [[Gruenormark]] (after several centuries as '''Gruenor'''). It was ruled for generations by [[House Brynsen]] from the palace citadel of [[Eldstone]], and later by [[House Skeller]].

			At its height, Gruen boasted a population of approximately 100,000, with many citizens residing in surrounding villas beyond the city walls. While relatively small compared to larger empires such as the [[Aerylothian Empire]], Gruen was considered one of the most stable and prosperous city-states of its time.

	==Heraldry==		==Heraldry==
	~~They used a~~ royal banner of a golden horse over a field of green. ~~After king~~ [[Ealred 4 vig Brynsen]]~~'s death at~~ the ~~hands of [[~~Draol~~]] [[vormonger]] invaders~~ in [[EE]] 4,625, the city~~-state was~~ under ~~their rule until~~ [[Genther Stormloft]] ~~would return to liberate the people and restore power~~. A new king ~~was chosen~~, [[Devonian 3 vig Skeller]], ~~who kept~~ the ~~same royal~~ banner~~, but after~~ his assassination, the ~~banner would change~~ to ~~feature~~ the legendary winged horse, [[Thurreliot]], ~~and it would remain so until~~ present ~~day~~.		The royal banner of Gruen originally depicted a golden horse over a field of green. Following the death of King [[Ealred 4 vig Brynsen]] during the Draol incursion in [[EE]] 4,625, the city briefly fell under hostile control before being reclaimed by loyalist forces under [[Genther Stormloft]].

			A new king, [[Devonian 3 vig Skeller]], was installed and initially retained the traditional banner. After his later assassination, the royal emblem was changed to depict the legendary winged horse [[Thurreliot]], which remains the symbol of the region into the present age.

	==Industry==		==Industry==
	Gruen was ~~mainly known~~ for ~~their expertise in~~ horse husbandry and ~~riding. They were~~ considered the ~~greatest horsemen in the world, and boasted the best~~ caval in the world. ~~Along with this, the~~ climate ~~made for great~~ vineyards and ~~growing olives. In addition~~, ~~many farmers raised goats, which added~~ goat milk and cheese ~~to the list of dominant goods at the time~~.		Gruen was renowned for its mastery of horse husbandry and cavalry warfare, maintaining what was widely considered the finest [[caval]] in the known world. Its temperate climate also supported thriving vineyards and olive groves, while goat farming contributed to a robust trade in milk and cheese.

	==Provinces==		==Provinces==
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	==Fall of Gruen==		==Fall of Gruen==
	The ~~city-state came under attack in~~ the early morning hours of the 8th of [[Trunalus]] in EE 4,625 by a ~~sudden contingency~~ of ~~about~~ 2,000 [[Bynalite]] forces. ~~This~~ was ~~completely~~ unexpected, as ~~the Bynalites had arrived from the north, despite their empire being~~ far to the south. ~~No one saw them arrive, and it~~ was ~~initially thought~~ that ~~they had murdered any scouts. In reality, they were aided~~ by ~~four~~ Draol ~~magickers who~~ transported the ~~troops through~~ a [[Dreadgate]] portal. ~~After the Gruen forces killed the~~ initial ~~contingency to~~ the ~~last~~, the Draol ~~appeared, emerging from a tent overlooking~~ the ~~battlefield~~. ~~These were vormongers~~, and it ~~was all according to plan~~. ~~They proceeded to harvest~~ the ~~energy from all~~ the ~~dead~~, ~~which they used~~ to ~~lay waste~~ to the ~~city until they had it~~ under ~~their~~ control. ~~Amidst~~ the ~~chaos after the first retreat~~, Genther Stormloft was dispatched as a messenger to [[Meralia]] ~~when~~ all ~~the others~~ perished in a lightning storm. ~~It would be his news~~ of the attack ~~that would lead to~~ the [[Meralian Accord]], ~~and subsequently kick off~~ the [[Great Purge]].		{{Main\|Great Purge}}

			The fall of Gruen is widely regarded as one of the most consequential events of the late [[Age of Temperance]], and a primary catalyst for the [[Great Purge]].

			In the early morning hours of the 8th of [[Trunalus]] in [[EE]] 4,625, Gruen came under sudden attack by a contingent of approximately 2,000 [[Bynalite]] forces. Their arrival was entirely unexpected, as Bynal lay far to the south and no conventional approach had been detected.

			It was later revealed that the assault was facilitated by a group of Draol vormongers—identified as [[Galem]], [[Caldrid]], [[Ilosa]], and [[Zialyn]]—who transported the Bynalite forces directly into position using a [[Dreadgate]] portal.

			The initial invading force was ultimately repelled by Gruen’s defenders, but this outcome had been anticipated. From a vantage overlooking the battlefield, the Draol magickers enacted the second phase of their strategy. Drawing upon the vast number of casualties, they harvested the resulting [[Vorsys]] and unleashed it in concentrated bursts, devastating the city and overwhelming its defenses.

			During the fall of [[Eldstone]], the Eari advisor [[Anocast]] was overtaken by a [[Soulpiercer]]—identified as Zialyn—who exerted direct control over his magic. Through this act, Anocast was forced to act against his will, leading to the assassination of King [[Ealred 4]] and the collapse of coordinated resistance within the citadel.

			With its leadership eliminated and defenses broken, Gruen fell under Draol control.

			In the aftermath, [[Genther Stormloft]] was dispatched as a messenger to [[Meralia]] after all other envoys perished, reportedly during a violent lightning storm. His account of the attack, including the use of portals, large-scale energy harvesting, and the confirmed presence of a soulpiercer, was instrumental in prompting the [[Meralian Accord]].

			This, in turn, led directly to the initiation of the [[Great Purge]].

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	[[Category:Befores]]		[[Category:Befores]]

Castus: /* Provinces */

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Provinces

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	==Provinces==		==Provinces==
	*[[Bothro]]		*[[Bothro]] - governed by [[House Norlest]]
	*[[Elisor]] - governed by [[House Larn]]		*[[Elisor]] - governed by [[House Larn]]
	*[[Leskanda]] - governed by [[House Denlio]]		*[[Leskanda]] - governed by [[House Denlio]]

Castus: /* Provinces */

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Provinces

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	==Provinces==		==Provinces==
	*[[Bothro]]		*[[Bothro]]
	*[[Elisor]]		*[[Elisor]] - governed by [[House Larn]]
	*[[Leskanda]]		*[[Leskanda]] - governed by [[House Denlio]]
	*[[Sidan]] - governed by [[House Marlven]]		*[[Sidan]] - governed by [[House Marlven]]
	*[[Tandar]]		*[[Tandar]] - governed by [[House Avunly]]

	==Fall of Gruen==		==Fall of Gruen==

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Provinces

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	==Provinces==		==Provinces==
	*[[Bothro]]		*[[Bothro]]
			*[[Elisor]]
	*[[Leskanda]]		*[[Leskanda]]
	*[[Sidan]]		*[[Sidan]] - governed by [[House Marlven]]
	*[[Tandar]]		*[[Tandar]]

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	==Industry==		==Industry==
	Gruen was mainly known for their expertise in horse husbandry and riding. They were considered the greatest horsemen in the world, and boasted the best caval in the world. Along with this, the climate made for great vineyards and growing olives. In addition, many farmers raised goats, which added goat milk and cheese to the list of dominant goods at the time.		Gruen was mainly known for their expertise in horse husbandry and riding. They were considered the greatest horsemen in the world, and boasted the best caval in the world. Along with this, the climate made for great vineyards and growing olives. In addition, many farmers raised goats, which added goat milk and cheese to the list of dominant goods at the time.

			==Provinces==
			*[[Bothro]]
			*[[Leskanda]]
			*[[Sidan]]
			*[[Tandar]]

	==Fall of Gruen==		==Fall of Gruen==

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	}}		}}
	'''Gruen''' was a modest city-state empire in the time of the [[Befores]], which eventually became what is now known as [[Gruenormark]] (after having spent several hundred years as just '''Gruenor'''). It was ruled for several hundred years by the [[House Brynsen]] from a palace citadel called [[Eldstone]] (and then later [[House ~~vig~~ Skeller]]), which sat within the city walls. At its peak, it boasted a population of around 100,000 (somewhat smaller than the size of ancient Athens), though a large number of these lived outside the walls in villas. At the time, many smaller empires were also city-states; however, a number of nation-states existed, such as the [[Aerylothian Empire]].		'''Gruen''' was a modest city-state empire in the time of the [[Befores]], which eventually became what is now known as [[Gruenormark]] (after having spent several hundred years as just '''Gruenor'''). It was ruled for several hundred years by the [[House Brynsen]] from a palace citadel called [[Eldstone]] (and then later [[House Skeller]]), which sat within the city walls. At its peak, it boasted a population of around 100,000 (somewhat smaller than the size of ancient Athens), though a large number of these lived outside the walls in villas. At the time, many smaller empires were also city-states; however, a number of nation-states existed, such as the [[Aerylothian Empire]].

	==Heraldry==		==Heraldry==

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	}}		}}
	'''Gruen''' was a modest city-state empire in the time of the [[Befores]], which eventually became what is now known as [[Gruenormark]] (after having spent several hundred years as just '''Gruenor'''). It was ruled for several hundred years by the [[House Brynsen]] from a palace citadel called [[Eldstone]], which sat within the city walls. At its peak, it boasted a population of around 100,000 (somewhat smaller than the size of ancient Athens), though a large number of these lived outside the walls in villas. At the time, many smaller empires were also city-states; however, a number of nation-states existed, such as the [[Aerylothian Empire]].		'''Gruen''' was a modest city-state empire in the time of the [[Befores]], which eventually became what is now known as [[Gruenormark]] (after having spent several hundred years as just '''Gruenor'''). It was ruled for several hundred years by the [[House Brynsen]] from a palace citadel called [[Eldstone]] (and then later [[House vig Skeller]]), which sat within the city walls. At its peak, it boasted a population of around 100,000 (somewhat smaller than the size of ancient Athens), though a large number of these lived outside the walls in villas. At the time, many smaller empires were also city-states; however, a number of nation-states existed, such as the [[Aerylothian Empire]].

	==Heraldry==		==Heraldry==

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	[[Category:Capitals]]		[[Category:Capitals]]
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