Update 0: The Dawn of Time
??? - Year 0
For eons, the sun has shone over this planet named "Earth". It is not exactly known where this name had come from, nor what it had ever meant. Nonetheless, life had emerged on Earth, and over time, it had evolved into a species known as "humans". These humans had grouped together to survive, and over time, had overcome many other species on the Earth.
It is not exactly known what happened in the days of early humans, as our time machines have not been able to venture into this time period. However it is safe to say, from the artifacts uncovered, that humans mastered the art of firemaking and pornography. (See cave paintings) These humans hunted and gathered stuff to eat. They used stone, wooden, and bone tools. Eventually, they discovered how to plant and harvest crops, a process known as agriculture. Now, humans no longer had to wander around the Earth to gather food. This would be the start of "civilization".
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The first known civilizations begun on a mostly semi-arid peninsula, rich in resources and containing great rivers. Various tribes flocked to this region, and settled down. However, competition between these tribes would lead to warfare, but also cooperation.
It is unknown exactly which tribes were the first to settle, nor exactly where first were settlements created, but it is agreed by historians that the Ashbar Tribe was among the first. They settled at Lake Tsvaro, which was fed by four rivers. They united some other tribes in the area; some by force, others by diplomacy; and were most likely the first to utilize cavalry, interestingly comprised entirely of women (and horses). Their capital is the town of Thonite, the local trade center. This civilization was called Aralthon, and it is now led by Seran Ashbar, whom some call a cruel and wicked conqueror.
North of Aralthon at the end of one of the intersecting four rivers was the town of Crossroads, capital of a civilization called The Directorate. This town was founded not by tribes, but by a ragtag group of refugees. Some suspect they were descendants of the Aralthon's conquered tribes, but it is unknown. Even more mysterious is the leader known as Marshall Jones, who doesn't seem to have even come from this peninsula. Nonetheless, these refugees settled in a great forest, filled with all the resources needed to flourish.
Northwest of Aralthon and The Directorate was the civilization known as Veisung. The Veisungy were a warlike people, stemming from the battles over this fertile and strategic location between the Keng and Upper Jingel rivers. The city of Mapung serves as the capital, and the area is ruled by King Jesin. They are at the border between the known and unknown lands of the Peninsula.
In between Aralthon and Veisung, along the Lower Jingel river, was the city of Orro, capital of the kingdom known as Orrenia. It is ruled by a tribal council, overseen by King Huron. Using their infantry and cavalry, they have conquered and assimilated several nearby tribes.
Southeast of The Directorate is the Khitai Khaganate, ruled by the warrior king Bei Huang. The Khitai are believed to be the first people to practice an organized religion called Xiela. Xiela revolves around the God Xie, and He says that the Khitai will inherit the Earth if they find the Altar of Xie on the highest mountain. This belief has caused the Khitai to become an extremely warlike people, distrusting of neighbors in their quest for the Altar. They rely on fierce horse archers, and have only one true city, their capital of Shangjing. This city is a religious center, and is believed to have been picked by Xie in a divine compact. Bei Huang also gets his mandate from Xie.
Southeast of the Khitai warriors is a civilization of equal aspirations, known as Airemithaeya. It is made of up of many tribes, the original of which received a mandate from an apparition and were given instructions to found a great Order. The nomads were also given titles by this apparition, which would be the descendants of the ruling Qwamus bloodline today. After the nomads settled, they assimilated other tribes through sheer amazement. Airemithaeya's capital, Aoiurbis, was founded by the nomads following the apparition's instructions, and it is a coastal city. The nation has an abundance of fish, and there are some fertile lands for agriculture.
South of Airemithaeya, along the Charada River, is the civilization of Dzhibar, comprised of dark-skinned peoples, led by the Zhivandardurard Dynasty. While most likely not the first to settle down in the region, it was certainly the first truly advanced civilization, an empire formed of Dzhibari city-states conquered by Turbarghidar, Firebird King of Durbar. This flourishing Dzhibari Empire [of Durbar] eventually succumbed to corruption and weak leadership. After the collapse of the Dzhibari Empire, the Eagle Lords of the Zhivandardurard Dynasty from the surviving city of Gabar begun to extend their influence over the surrounding areas. The Second Empire of Dzhibar has begun.
Southeast, and downriver of Dzhibar, are the followers of Vius, who founded the civilization of Viusenith at the Viuson River, a small branch of the the Chandra River delta. They are ruled from the capital Vius, by the Council of Alran comprised of the heads of the five orders of [their perception] of life; Defense, Knowledge, Land, Sea, and Wealth. The followers of Vius wish to advance the betterment of the world, even if this goal needs to be achieved by force; an act of civilizing the lands willed by the God, Vius and against the will of his brother, Imael. This way of life has attracted many followers, which is both and advantage and a hindrance. (See Random Events)
League of People -> Will take a bit longer due to amount of stories
Beyond the mountains of the League of People is an island in which the civilization of Costonian lies. This civilization has always depended on the sea, both for its food and its defense, stemming from its origins of only a small fishing village, now the capital Costonia. Most of its inhabitants follow Ascalinism, named after the worship of the main God of the Seas, Ascalin.
Thunukainki
Confederation of Jorise
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RANDOM EVENTS:
Thanks to the central location of Aralthon's capital and trading center, Thonite, the roads have been much better developed, and thus the people [and armies] in the area can move much faster than normally would be expected within the entire peninsula. However, their assimilation of other tribes has stirred some discontent among the defeated. (
Aralthon: +5% infrastructure, -3% Stability)
Due to their situation as refugees, the people of The Directorate have received some of the smartest runaways from other civilizations in the region, and thus they have a small amount of educated workers with useful skills. However, these refugees are somewhat unorganzied, and thus more unruly. (
The Directorate: +5% Education, -3% Stability)
The Veisung have always been a warlike people, and because of this, their military is particularly experienced, stemming from their role in many previous wars for control over this region. However, their constant warring scarred the landscape and blocked many pathways. (
Veisung: Two militia companies have upgraded to Military Quality 2, -1% Infrastructure)
Orrenia has grown increasingly stable and expanded rapidly in recent years, as the strong leadership of King Huron led to increased loyalty among the masses. However, such expansion has caused the army to become rather stretched and unable to construct proper roads to connect several isolated agricultural areas. (
Orrenia: +5% Stability, -1% Infrastructure)
The Khitai Khaganate and their ravaging hordes have attracted more warriors and their religion is catching on with some of the conquered. However, some discontented people have destroyed vital infrastructure in the region, limiting expansion westwards. (
Khitai Khaganate: +1 Light Cavalry Company, -3% Infrastructure)
UPDATE STILL NOT FINISHED, BUT PROGRESS HAS BEEN MADE.
NOTE: Names of Geographical Features, particularly rivers, have been assigned via preference, although I assured that all names of such features created by players are on the map. (Example: Dzhibar and Viusenith both had names for the "Great River". Thus, since Dzhibar was the first civilization in the area, the river was named Chandra. Viusenith's name for the river, Viuson, has instead been assigned to the river closest to them, branching out of the Chandra. I hope this doesn't offend anybody, but I really prefer if ONE name is assigned per feature.