Dannbiguous
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Having lurked on the forums for a while and read a few AARs, I figured I might have a go at one of these myself. I'm running the Rise from Erebus mod for the ever so popular mod Fall from Heaven 2, and I'll be sure to heavily dramatise all the events that happen. For those of you that are familiar with the mod and its backstory, be aware I am going to be taking some liberties with the lore, because dammit there's just too much backstory for me to remember. 
For an added challenge, I am running the End of Ice modifier (or whatever it's called), so that the world begins frozen and then gradually heats up. This is my first attempt at something like this, so bare with me. I may go back to edit this post and make it a little more interesting to read.
1 - Age of Rebirth
The Patrian dead have risen again, and have enlisted the scattered tribal folk living in the forests surrounding Sirona's beacon. These units of warriors and peasants are little more than tribal soldiers, smearing their faces with ash as they fight for and serve their undying bretheren. The Patrian Dead refer to them as Centeni.
The Patrian Dead, with the aid of the Centeni, settle in a relatively sheltered clearing in which large, grey beasts roam. These elephants become the primary food source, and their ivory is greatly prized as a commodity as well as a resource of bartering. A community of druids living in the hills is absorbed into the settlement, and they bring with them gold and trinkets from the Age of Magic. The Risen Emperor retires from the public eye as soon as the settlement is completed.
An engimatic guardian rises from the ranks of the militia to guard the settlement, and appears to be physically incapable of leaving its confines. The Druids recognise some manner of enchantment at work, and as they begin to attempt to decipher the mystery, rumours are abound of the origins of the so called Korinna the Protector. Some claim she is the daughter of the Risen Emperor himself, but none dare to say it loudly.
News soon arrives of a savage tribe of Goblins dwelling in a ramshackle fort beyond the Hills to the Southeast. Rather than risk a battle at the settlement, Korinna dispatches her Centeni warriors in an attempt to keep the so called "Scorpion Clan" contained as she leads her own detatchment of militia back at the capital. A local government is beginning to form, and the Patrian Dead soon refer to themselves as The "Scions of Patria".
Velites, undead warriors with the volition and will of the other Patrians but the decayed, withered visages of their less sentient counterparts, scout the surrounding areas. The Velites begin a proud tradition in the Patrian military of purposefully adopting monstrous and intimidating visages when serving within her army, although their presence does little to improve the morale of the Centeni living in Avitas. They discover a Mana Node, a site of great magical power that even the Druids cannot fully harness.
The ice begins to melt and thaw, soon uncovering a dry, sandy wasteland. While hardly preferable to the icy wastes, there is much excitement in Avitas: The Age of Ice has truly ended! With each year that passes the immortal and unaging population of Avitas is bolstered by newly awoken Patrians from the Endless tomb. It is unknown how many still lie slumbering, however a new cult of priests has arisen that seek to devote themselves to rousing those still within from their slumber: The Church of the Gift.
The Velites encounter a nearby tribe of great Horsemen. Although little more than organised Centeni, these so called "Hippus" are already showing a greater drive than the subjugated and absorbed Centeni. Korinna informs the Velites to remain watchful, but unobtrusive.
A new manner of creature has appeared in the area, the humble camel. A group of the Awakened leave with Centeni settlers to domesticate these beasts, thus forming the Scions' second settlement. As the climate continues to warm up, it appears that Saecati will prosper for centuries to come.
The Centeni in Saecati grow restless, and soon become distrustful of the forest to the east. It is said that spirits and ghosts reside there, and these are soon known as "The Forest of the Dead", much to the amusement of the Patrian population.
An abandoned fort far to the north is soon occupied, beyond it lies a humid jungle. A detatchment of Velites is dispatched to scout beyond it.
Exploring beyond the jungle has yielded a discovery of another tribe, the so called "Elohim". Little more than a bunch of compassionate monks, these self styled protectors and guardians are led by an ancient order sworn to protect Erebus and its people. They are deemed a minor threat.
For an added challenge, I am running the End of Ice modifier (or whatever it's called), so that the world begins frozen and then gradually heats up. This is my first attempt at something like this, so bare with me. I may go back to edit this post and make it a little more interesting to read.
1 - Age of Rebirth
Spoiler :
The Patrian dead have risen again, and have enlisted the scattered tribal folk living in the forests surrounding Sirona's beacon. These units of warriors and peasants are little more than tribal soldiers, smearing their faces with ash as they fight for and serve their undying bretheren. The Patrian Dead refer to them as Centeni.
Spoiler :
The Patrian Dead, with the aid of the Centeni, settle in a relatively sheltered clearing in which large, grey beasts roam. These elephants become the primary food source, and their ivory is greatly prized as a commodity as well as a resource of bartering. A community of druids living in the hills is absorbed into the settlement, and they bring with them gold and trinkets from the Age of Magic. The Risen Emperor retires from the public eye as soon as the settlement is completed.
Spoiler :
An engimatic guardian rises from the ranks of the militia to guard the settlement, and appears to be physically incapable of leaving its confines. The Druids recognise some manner of enchantment at work, and as they begin to attempt to decipher the mystery, rumours are abound of the origins of the so called Korinna the Protector. Some claim she is the daughter of the Risen Emperor himself, but none dare to say it loudly.
Spoiler :
News soon arrives of a savage tribe of Goblins dwelling in a ramshackle fort beyond the Hills to the Southeast. Rather than risk a battle at the settlement, Korinna dispatches her Centeni warriors in an attempt to keep the so called "Scorpion Clan" contained as she leads her own detatchment of militia back at the capital. A local government is beginning to form, and the Patrian Dead soon refer to themselves as The "Scions of Patria".
Spoiler :
Velites, undead warriors with the volition and will of the other Patrians but the decayed, withered visages of their less sentient counterparts, scout the surrounding areas. The Velites begin a proud tradition in the Patrian military of purposefully adopting monstrous and intimidating visages when serving within her army, although their presence does little to improve the morale of the Centeni living in Avitas. They discover a Mana Node, a site of great magical power that even the Druids cannot fully harness.
Spoiler :
The ice begins to melt and thaw, soon uncovering a dry, sandy wasteland. While hardly preferable to the icy wastes, there is much excitement in Avitas: The Age of Ice has truly ended! With each year that passes the immortal and unaging population of Avitas is bolstered by newly awoken Patrians from the Endless tomb. It is unknown how many still lie slumbering, however a new cult of priests has arisen that seek to devote themselves to rousing those still within from their slumber: The Church of the Gift.
Spoiler :
The Velites encounter a nearby tribe of great Horsemen. Although little more than organised Centeni, these so called "Hippus" are already showing a greater drive than the subjugated and absorbed Centeni. Korinna informs the Velites to remain watchful, but unobtrusive.
Spoiler :
A new manner of creature has appeared in the area, the humble camel. A group of the Awakened leave with Centeni settlers to domesticate these beasts, thus forming the Scions' second settlement. As the climate continues to warm up, it appears that Saecati will prosper for centuries to come.
Spoiler :
The Centeni in Saecati grow restless, and soon become distrustful of the forest to the east. It is said that spirits and ghosts reside there, and these are soon known as "The Forest of the Dead", much to the amusement of the Patrian population.
Spoiler :
An abandoned fort far to the north is soon occupied, beyond it lies a humid jungle. A detatchment of Velites is dispatched to scout beyond it.
Spoiler :
Exploring beyond the jungle has yielded a discovery of another tribe, the so called "Elohim". Little more than a bunch of compassionate monks, these self styled protectors and guardians are led by an ancient order sworn to protect Erebus and its people. They are deemed a minor threat.
Spoiler :
- and what a way to make your first post 
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