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World: Selinor
Realm: Caradas
Place: Arenon

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Recent History of Caradas

Migration (Refugees) + New Religion
Large numbers of Perani refugees arrive in Caradas, bringing their faith with them.
Assimilation (Ethnic Minority) + Democratization, Minor (Clergy, Fringe)
With the recognition of their priestesses, the Perani refugees quickly assimilate into Caradasic society by marriage.
Domestic Changes + Domestic Changes
The assimilation of Perani refugees quickly leads to dramatic changes in Caradasic society, with an increase in background literacy and a shift towards egalitarianism.
Legislation + Rise to Power
King Arados abolishes the laws that favour the Church of Light, embracing a policy of tolerance to all faiths. This results in various minority faiths coming to the political forefront.
Fire + Flood
During this time, all manner of disasters are blamed on King Arados's policy of tolerance, resulting in growing civil unrest.
Fragmentation (Clergy, Fringe) + Religious Revival
The civil unrest culminates in a resurgence of the Church of Light and a dramatic reduction in the socially permissible displays of other faiths, regardless of the law.
Crime/Atrocity + Massacre
The ageing King Arados orders a mass-sacrifice performed in an effort to achieve immortality. The population of the capital city is killed by the spell, and it doesn't even grant the king immortality, as he is one of the dead.
Revolt (Ruling Class) + Fragmentation (Ruling Class)
After the failure of the mass-sacrifice, the aristocracy of Caradas is broken in a bloody civil war that destroys the nation.
Climate Shift + Famine
As though responding to the atrocity and bloodshed, an entire cycle of horrible weather results in widespread famine.
Plague + War (with Pirates/Raiders)
In the aftermath of the extended privation, devastating sickness sweeps the land. Sensing weakness, orcish raiders descend on the realm.
Raids (with Pirates/Raiders) + Diabolical Influence
Following the initial onslaught, a constant low-level conflict simmers as malevolent supernatural entities arrive to take advantage of the conflict.
Suppression (Military, Rank-and-File) + Alliance/Peace Treaty (with Pirates/Raiders)
In the face of constant pressure, the stop-gap military system put into place after the destruction of the old aristocracy falls apart. The towns and villages of Caradas are forced to pay tribute to the orcs.
Otherworldly Breakthrough
Player-characters arrive, Arenon is sacked.
arcadianphoenix/gmnotes/totsk/mmo_mechanics/recent_history.txt · Last modified: 2015/04/17 08:20 by arcadianphoenix