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Fire Emblem: Insurrection

One hundred years after the events of FE6…

Minus 2 years:
The federation of Lycia is reorganized into a powerful empire, citing protection from the neighboring regions. The paranoia exhibited by the newly appointed emperor manifests itself among the Lycian populace, and the citizens become wary of outsiders.
The king of Etruria is made aware of the dissension amongst the Lycian populace, and begins moving to make peace with the new empire. As a precaution, Etruria increases its border patrols.

Minus 1.75 years:
Commerce between Lycia and Etruria begins to steadily decrease. Representatives from both nations agree to meet in Ostia. The Lycian Emperor pressures Etruria to establish additional trade routes that lead through bandit territory, refusing to extend “unprompted” niceties to the kingdom of Bern.

Minus 1.5 years:
Bern appoints a new king. This young ruler wishes to rid Bern of its tainted image, still persistent after conflicts nearly 150 years prior. He is well-liked among his citizens.

Minus 1 year:
Following several disastrous forays along the new trade routes, Etruria ceases all activity with Lycia. Displeased at the waning profits, Lycia mobilizes a large military force to crush the bandit resistance along the Lycia-Etruria border. Innocent Lycian villages are razed and its inhabitants scattered to the north. The emperor accuses Etruria of forcing the Lycians from their homes, and tensions rise between the two nations.

Minus 9 months:
Citing the safety of his people, the Lycian Emperor decrees that all use of “black magic” (Dark and Anima) shall be prohibited in Lycia. Scholars and mages are forced to continue their studies elsewhere. To dissipate the fear among the Lycian populace, the emperor founds the Church of the Preservation of Sanctity. Elimine clergy situated in Lycia are encouraged to switch to the new church’s teachings.

Minus 1 month:
With the empire’s coffers running low, and hesitant to test the resolve of his people any further, the emperor assembles his closest subordinates and begins discussing plans for “convincing” Etruria to submit to Lycian annexation.
Meanwhile, Etruria closes its borders to the south, fearing imminent invasion.

Minus 1 week:
An Etrurian spy is caught during a conference in Ostia. The news spreads quickly. The emperor’s confidants use this as an opportunity to spread word to the Lycian population that Etruria means to attack Lycia, absolving the latter of any wrongdoing in the coming weeks.

Day Zero
Lycian legions invade the southern provinces of Etruria and overpower the initial resistance. The Etrurian military falls into disarray, and a panicked Etrurian king immediately begins preparing grounds for Lycian appeasement. Scores of magic users attempt to leave Etruria, escaping eastward into parts of Sacae and northern Lycia.

Plus 2 months
The Lycian Empire annexes Etruria. The Church of St. Elimine is razed, and the Church of the Preservation of Sanctity adopts Elimine as their new saint. Open persecution of nature and elder magic practitioners begins in Etruria, and tomes are confiscated and destroyed.

Plus 6 months
Due in part to the influx of Etrurian refugees, several resistance movements begin to surface in Bern, prompting eastern Lycia to restrict border access. The king of Bern continues to accept refugees from Lycia and Etruria, cementing his stance as a sympathizer to the Etrurian cause.

Plus 9 months (This is the present day of the RP)
The King of Bern covertly authorizes a force of wyvern troops to pass into eastern Lycia. Bloodshed is surprisingly minimal - Pherae seems to allow the Bernese to pass through unimpeded, and Tania's skirmishes are similarly quiet. Word of a possible invasion reaches the Lycian capital. Imperial contingents in Araphen and Ostia-Caelin mobilize and prepare to advance on the eastern salient.

The conflict in Tania seemingly never escalates beyond minor engagements. Then suddenly, a massive explosion of light is caught originating from the Tanian capital. The entire city is razed. Anyone caught in the blast is wiped clean from the earth. Rumors indicate that the blast was of Lycia's doing.

The Observations of the Scholar Relius

“It has recently come to my attention that there have been happenings in Pherae these past few months. The easternmost province of Lycia is in a most tumultuous and unenviable position, having to endure a shared border with Bern while seated beneath the iron fist of the Emperor. Bandit activity here has recently become more widespread – I believe the hooligans are wise to the overwhelming stress experienced by Phereans in general, making them easy targets for their schemes. The Emperor’s men have not obsoleted the Pherean marquess’ rule as of this time, but I suspect that, with the recent abdication of the rulers of Tania and Laus, that this too is inevitable.”

“Etruria is struggling to re-establish its identity under Lycian rule. To these people, fear sits among a hellfire backdrop. The lackadaisical attitude of Lycian martial law has enabled desperate survivors to flee into Sacae. Previously unchallenged paths have now been trampled flat despite well-documented bandit activity in the mountains. Do these people truly fear a life under the Emperor so much that they would risk meeting their end on a poisioned blade..?”

"Pherae has, perhaps unknowingly, found itself to be rife with activity these last few weeks. Though the general populace is still mostly fearful of the Emperor's wrath, a couple small groups of like-minded individuals have been acting with a purpose. I can only speculate as to where their intentions lie, but I hoped to confirm my beliefs after the events that occurred at the Pherae Royal Library. Though my pedigree as a scholar and historian should have been sufficient to allow me entry, I was rebuffed at the entrance by a detachment from the Church of the Preservation of Sanctity. This blatant attempt to control information does not bode well for Lycia, and I fear that this is the Emperor's means of consolidating his rule..."

"Never has Lycia seen more strife in the last hundred years than this day. Gods alive... I can only pray that the conflict ends quickly. My thoughts and prayers are with the Tanian people..."

The Scholar Relius has been traveling all across the land, observing the political and cultural changes across eastern Elibe since before the Emperor rose to power. Roleplays that tell of or trigger such a change will be documented and summarized here.]]>

Fire Emblem: Insurrection

One hundred years after the events of FE6…

Minus 2 years:
The federation of Lycia is reorganized into a powerful empire, citing protection from the neighboring regions. The paranoia exhibited by the newly appointed emperor manifests itself among the Lycian populace, and the citizens become wary of outsiders.
The king of Etruria is made aware of the dissension amongst the Lycian populace, and begins moving to make peace with the new empire. As a precaution, Etruria increases its border patrols.

Minus 1.75 years:
Commerce between Lycia and Etruria begins to steadily decrease. Representatives from both nations agree to meet in Ostia. The Lycian Emperor pressures Etruria to establish additional trade routes that lead through bandit territory, refusing to extend “unprompted” niceties to the kingdom of Bern.

Minus 1.5 years:
Bern appoints a new king. This young ruler wishes to rid Bern of its tainted image, still persistent after conflicts nearly 150 years prior. He is well-liked among his citizens.

Minus 1 year:
Following several disastrous forays along the new trade routes, Etruria ceases all activity with Lycia. Displeased at the waning profits, Lycia mobilizes a large military force to crush the bandit resistance along the Lycia-Etruria border. Innocent Lycian villages are razed and its inhabitants scattered to the north. The emperor accuses Etruria of forcing the Lycians from their homes, and tensions rise between the two nations.

Minus 9 months:
Citing the safety of his people, the Lycian Emperor decrees that all use of “black magic” (Dark and Anima) shall be prohibited in Lycia. Scholars and mages are forced to continue their studies elsewhere. To dissipate the fear among the Lycian populace, the emperor founds the Church of the Preservation of Sanctity. Elimine clergy situated in Lycia are encouraged to switch to the new church’s teachings.

Minus 1 month:
With the empire’s coffers running low, and hesitant to test the resolve of his people any further, the emperor assembles his closest subordinates and begins discussing plans for “convincing” Etruria to submit to Lycian annexation.
Meanwhile, Etruria closes its borders to the south, fearing imminent invasion.

Minus 1 week:
An Etrurian spy is caught during a conference in Ostia. The news spreads quickly. The emperor’s confidants use this as an opportunity to spread word to the Lycian population that Etruria means to attack Lycia, absolving the latter of any wrongdoing in the coming weeks.

Day Zero
Lycian legions invade the southern provinces of Etruria and overpower the initial resistance. The Etrurian military falls into disarray, and a panicked Etrurian king immediately begins preparing grounds for Lycian appeasement. Scores of magic users attempt to leave Etruria, escaping eastward into parts of Sacae and northern Lycia.

Plus 2 months
The Lycian Empire annexes Etruria. The Church of St. Elimine is razed, and the Church of the Preservation of Sanctity adopts Elimine as their new saint. Open persecution of nature and elder magic practitioners begins in Etruria, and tomes are confiscated and destroyed.

Plus 6 months
Due in part to the influx of Etrurian refugees, several resistance movements begin to surface in Bern, prompting eastern Lycia to restrict border access. The king of Bern continues to accept refugees from Lycia and Etruria, cementing his stance as a sympathizer to the Etrurian cause.

Plus 9 months (This is the present day of the RP)
The King of Bern covertly authorizes a force of wyvern troops to pass into eastern Lycia. Bloodshed is surprisingly minimal - Pherae seems to allow the Bernese to pass through unimpeded, and Tania's skirmishes are similarly quiet. Word of a possible invasion reaches the Lycian capital. Imperial contingents in Araphen and Ostia-Caelin mobilize and prepare to advance on the eastern salient.

The conflict in Tania seemingly never escalates beyond minor engagements. Then suddenly, a massive explosion of light is caught originating from the Tanian capital. The entire city is razed. Anyone caught in the blast is wiped clean from the earth. Rumors indicate that the blast was of Lycia's doing.

The Scholar Relius has been traveling all across the land, observing the political and cultural changes across eastern Elibe since before the Emperor rose to power. Roleplays that tell of or trigger such a change will be documented and summarized here.]]> <![CDATA[The Continent of Elibe]]> http://forums.feplanet.net/thread-233.html Sat, 31 May 2014 21:48:53 +0000 http://forums.feplanet.net/thread-233.html

Stick tap to Hystrix and Velyoukai for the awesome world map!

Ostia – The largest territory of Lycia, and the home of the Lycian Emperor. The castle and its surrounding village are completely surrounded by the Great Ostian Wall, a terrifying example of what humanity could be moved to do when motivated by fear. It has been said that any common folk who enter Ostia never leave alive. The Emperor of Lycia is also Marquess Ostia, and up until the invasion of Etruria had kept his subjects in strict subservience. Since turning his attention to Etruria, however, the Emperor has entrusted the care of his own people to select delegates from the Elite Ostian Guard, his personal bodyguards and enforcers of the north Lycian border.

Predictably, this has resulted in an almost archaic scene in Lycia's largest province. Only the most devoted (and/or foolish) citizens of Lycia reside in Ostia now. Expect no quarter for mages, dissenters, or foreigners.

Araphen – Araphen is rivaled only by Laus as one of the most hostile Lycian hubs – people live here in a state of almost constant fear and suspicion. It also boasts a sizeable portion of the Lycian Imperial Army, although they are mostly scattered throughout southern Etruria.

Thria – Once known only as “that place next to Ostia,” the province of Thria has become a deranged Mecca of sorts under the new Lycian rule. The Church of the Preservation of Sanctity originated in Thria, which also contains the headquarters of the Keepers of Sanctity. Many devout followers of the church reside near here, and the overwhelming hatred for magic users has resulted in many Lycian “witch hunts” in the area.

Badon – The port province of Badon has maintained its importance as a bustling trade center. Strangely enough, prejudice against magic-users is practically non-existent in this region of Lycia, perhaps due to the wide variety of people who come and go. Badon has no marquess.

Pherae – The easternmost province of Lycia is overseen by a marquess whose moral boundaries have been sorely tested since the occupation of Etruria. The most recent in a long line of rulers who share this trait, the Marquess of Pherae has adopted a carefree attitude toward Etrurian refugees, as well as being non-committal toward addressing the resistance movements in Bern. His is the most frequent voice in opposition to the Emperor, but is still held in high regard by the majority of his fellow marquesses.

Santaruz - Santaruz is intent on waiting out this war. Its elderly Marquess participates nominally in Imperial affairs, and officially supports the witch-hunting campaign, but beyond lip service he does little to actively involve himself in anything. These days, the people of Santaruz are wildly isolated. Despite not actually closing its borders, crossing through the mountain passes is almost impossible for anyone not bearing proof of residence. Travelers that manage to get through are relatively free to pass, but hospitality is rare – if it exists at all. (Stick tap to Crimson Flash for the contribution.)

Etruria – Since the Lycian occupation, Etruria is in complete turmoil. Martial law has been declared in places under Lycian control. Countless magic practitioners have either fled or abandoned their studies. There have been rumors of attempted resistance movements in Etruria, but all outward attempts since Day Zero have been quashed by the Lycians. Native Etrurians who remain are fearful and despondent.

Bern – Led by its noble king and in a previously unconceivable twist of fate, the nation of Bern stands as the only opposition to the Lycian Emperor. Although the King of Bern has made no statements publicly denouncing Lycia, it is no secret that he is a sympathizer to the Etrurian cause. In the months following the invasion of Etruria, Bern has become a melting pot of Elibian culture. Scholars of the age predict that the eventual demise of Lycia will start with Bern, with the weight of oppressed Lycians and Etrurians alike supporting them.

Other areas of Elibe (Roleplays cannot be held in these areas at this time.)

Sacae - Following the War of Seals over one hundred years ago, Sacae was largely left to recover on its own by the rest of Elibe. While Lycia flourished and Bern and Etruria struggled to retain what remained of their power base in the world, Sacae's remaining tribes found themselves staving off the remains of armies and bandits without assistance. Though the tribal people of Sacae survived, they did so through the skin of their teeth, forced into giving up their western territories and confining the various remnants of their shattered tribes together.

Faced with a no man's land wasteland of hostile bandit forces to the west, and with an apathetic or helpless rest of Elibe around them, the tribal people of Sacae desperately held themselves and their tribes' cultures together for nearly a century, losing more and more of themselves with each passing year. This changed with the uprising of Yul, the Steel Wolf, who proved his might and cunning by conquering the remaining tribes and bringing their chieftains to his side.

Under Yul's leadership, the Sacaen Tribes have waited patiently for the moment to reclaim their lands and power, quietly fending off the bandits to the west as well as any scouts from Lycia or Bern. With the Lycian invasion of Etruria, Yul and the bandit scumlords have temporarily struck peace, long enough to herd fleeing Etrurians across their lands to Bern and guaranteeing that their backs would remain safe in case Lycia's attentions drew north. (Stick tap to Velyoukai for the contribution.)

Ilia - Ilia has been and still is largely cut off from the outside world. The freezing cold, unforgiving blizzards, and huge line of mountains along the southern border have discouraged immigrants from both sides. Natural selection has compensated, however, making Ilians some of the toughest people in Elibe.

The lack of outside connections other than some trade routes on the border mean that Ilia is mostly unaffected by the outside world. Yet, in the hundred years since Roy’s trek through Ilia precluding his invasion of Bern, Ilia has still changed greatly.

After King Zealot and Queen Yuno united all of the lands, trade routes were formed between the inner workings of Ilia. Despite being the most unforgiving country in Elibe, the Ilians had always survived. This was now made easier by the ability of each town to trade their produce for what they needed. Surpluses and shortages became much, much less of a problem.

The military was greatly restructured as well. After noticing herself, her two sisters, and numerous other knights struggle to lift the very weapons meant to be used for mounted combat, Tate, Captain of the Ilian Air Force, instituted reforms to impose stronger training regiments and redistribution of weapons used by Ilian knights. They followed the example of Ilia’s cavalry, which had no problem said weapons. This led to a very significant increase in the quality of the Ilian air force, causing the average soldier to be a match for even a Dragon Knight of Bern.

Keeping with their mercenary army policy, Pegasus Knights were sent out to other countries as soldiers for hire. This allowed them to broaden their horizons on the outside world and allowed them to learn foreign fighting styles. Most importantly, it allowed them get money. Though King Zealot may have passed, the Ilians continue to grow stronger. The war has been nothing but a boon for them, giving the air force a hefty amount of work. As an unintended side effect, the Ilians are now slowly becoming less secluded from the outside world as the units of their air force spread throughout the continent unlike ever before. Whether this is good or bad, who can say? (Stick tap to Breadophile for the contribution.)]]>

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