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'''Gruen''' was a modest city-state | |||
'''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== | ||
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== | |||
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== | |||
*[[Bothro]] - governed by [[House Norlest]] | |||
*[[Elisor]] - governed by [[House Larn]] | |||
*[[Leskanda]] - governed by [[House Denlio]] | |||
*[[Sidan]] - governed by [[House Marlven]] | |||
*[[Tandar]] - governed by [[House Avunly]] | |||
==Fall of Gruen== | |||
{{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 [[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. | |||
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, the city-state of Gruen fell under Draol control. | |||
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]]. | |||
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[[Category:Cities]] | [[Category:Cities]] | ||
[[Category:City-States]] | [[Category:City-States]] | ||
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[[Category:Befores]] | |||
Latest revision as of 03:18, 13 April 2026
| Gruen | |
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| Vitals | |
| Emblem |
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| Government | Monarchy |
| Leadership | House Brynsen, House Skeller |
| Head of State Title | King |
| Head of State | Devonian 3 |
| Citizenry | Gruenish |
| Capitol | Gruen |
| Population | 100,000 |
| Largest City | Gruen |
| Established | |
| Allies | |
| Rivals | Bynal |
| Currency | 
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| Languages | Canderian, Gruenish |
| Industry | haers, wine, olives, goats |
| Historical | |
| Old Maps | File:Gruenormark purge.png |
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
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
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
- Bothro - governed by House Norlest
- Elisor - governed by House Larn
- Leskanda - governed by House Denlio
- Sidan - governed by House Marlven
- Tandar - governed by House Avunly
Fall of Gruen
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 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.
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, the city-state of Gruen fell under Draol control.
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.