Xandria

Xandria

The Island of Krystovos located off the the eastern coast of Breme, which Xandria Claims as its territory

Years Active	5 BR - ????
Government	Monarchy
Enemies	Witchwolf Tribes of Krystovos and Breme
Primary Race	Human

The Kingdom of Xandria is the dominant power on the island of Krystovo, which is located off the eastern coast of Breme. Xandria is considered "The Gate to Breme", due to its position as a key jumping off point for merchants and explorers into the frozen wastelands of the winter continent. Xandria's prosperity in the face of its harsh climate can be attributed to "the Great Tree of Xandria".

History

Legend has that long ago, before history was ever recorded by human hands, Obad-Hai, God of Nature, planted a seed in the harsh environment of the island of Krystovo to show that life can bloom in even the most hostile of environments. This seed blossomed into a great tree, despite the harsh winter climate of Krystovo. Thus was born the Great Tree, a symbol for Xandria and the source of its prosperity. The Great Tree infused the land was immense magical energy, and offered sustenance to a land that would struggle to grow crops.

The first humanoid inhabitants in what would now be considered Xandria are the infamous Witchwolves. Scholars speculate that the Witchwolves entered the area having been lured by the Great Tree. Stories of large and dangerous prey roaming the island of Krystovos and guarding the Great Tree roused the Witchwolves into venturing to the island for the hunt.

The allure of the Great Tree is what also prompted humans to travel to Krystovo to seek its power, having heard tales of a mighty tree that grants an island immense abundance. When humanity first arrived on Krystovo at some in roughly 5 BR, the witchwolves were not the most accepting of guests. Seeing humans as just another challenge to fight, the witchwolves hunted them. Lancelleas Durassas, a commander in the human expedition, led the human resistance to the witchwolves, and chased them out of the area, claiming the Great Tree for humanity. For this, Lancelleas would establish a Kingdom for his people, and King Lancelleas I, first King of Xandria would spend his reign chasing the witchwolves out of Krystovo.

When Lancelleas died in 20 BR, he left behind a solidified Kingdom, one to rival that in the Bremelands and beyond. For the next eighty years, Xandria flourished as a trade hub and a hopping off point for explorers. Noble houses would be established, and new large towns and ports like Alistel and Altago would emerge on Krystovos to aide in Xandria's growth. An order of knights called "The Bastions" would be created with the sole purpose of safe-guarding the Great Tree.

Seal of the Kingdom

Yet, things would begin to fall apart. In 102 BR, food yields diminished, and outbreaks of disease would spring up across the island. It was speculated that these events were due to the Great Tree beginning to lose its magical strength. Scholars would be baffled though as to how to fix it, until reports indicated that there a Demi-God of nature in the hinterlands of Breme named Morgana that would provide clues as to how to heal the tree. Hoping to aide his people, Prince Arturus, heir to the throne of Xandria, would call upon the most able in his country to journey with him to the frozen north to find Morgana and return the tree to its glory

Notable Places

The Great Tree: The Great Tree of Xandria, located in the heart of the citadel that houses the royal family, is the single most important site in Xandria. The tree emanates great magical properties into the land, and grants Xandria its prosperity in the face of the harsh Breme climate. The tree ensures the survival of Xandria, and without it, life on the island of Krystovos would become much more chaotic.

Durassas Castle: The seat of power of the Kingdom. This citadel is the main fortification used by the royal family of House Durassas. It is where government business is conducted, and it is where the Great Tree is and guarded.

Notable Events

???? PR - Obad-Hai plants the Great Tree in what will be known as Xandria

???? PR - The first Witchwolf arrives in the area that will be known as Xandria

5 BR - The first humans enter Krystovos, capture the Great Tree, found the Kingdom of Xandria, and crown Lancelleas Durassas as the first King of Xandria

20 BR - King Lancelleas I dies. Xandria solidified as a power in Breme

102 BR - Great Tree speculated to be declining in power, Prince Arturus ventures out to find a cure