The Age of Heroes

The Age of Heroes (also reffered to as Generation One) took place between 524 B.D. and 554 B.D. It is named for the many great and significant men and women whom had made their rise to power during this ten year period. Many, if not all events during the Age of Heroes helped to prepare the world for the traumas to come. Had it not taken place, there may not have been a force strong enough to combat The Thing during the Demon Wars.

Significant Personages
Kraid Kaflar: The man who would pull Alimond out of the gutter and into the limelight. Originally the leader of a small band of mercenaries, he was instrumental in beginning Alimond's rise to industrial might.

Ahura Mazda: A morph. He was modeled after the son of a member of Azgarth's [Super Council], created around 275 B.D. to hold his soul well after life had been crafted. His body was lost, however, and he reawoke in 524 B.D. with two extra voices in his head. After gathering power, he was recaptured by the [Super Council]. He was to be used as a catalyst to summon Bahpomet, but something went wrong. In the end, Ahura found himself to be in the control of Kirabo. Using it, he successfully wiped out the council and began the long, slow process of cleaning up Azgarth, weeding out the cults and strengthening its ties with the mainland.

Zelena Svanhildur: The step-daughter of a Yllspyrian nobleman, Zelena spent most of her young life growing up in Olivan. After leaving home, she discovered that she was, in fact, the long lost Princess of Alacia, and heir to the throne. Her rise to power prompted the assassination of the current King, and ignited a bitter civil war that divided the country. Eastern Alacia rose to power as Zelena disappeared, while Western Alacia descended into chaos. One of the North Territories Saints.

Ellis Nineveh: The youngest hero of his time, Ellis Nineveh did a great many things for his people. His greatest achievements of this time include slaying the God-King of Xun Alartia, effectively saving the world from his inevitible takeover. He was a veteran of Artier Dronus' efforts to revive Erimate, and through his efforts purged all crime from the forests of Arad'uun. No bandit has set foot on Nineveh land since. Ellis also was known as the hero to carry the most weapons into battle, and wielded the legendary Garm.

Vadim Itzal: Vadim was a treasure hunter and the world's biggest casanova. It is estimated that roughly 20% of the known world's population can trace their ancestry back to Vadim

Maximillian Zwingley: A mighty warrior, Maximillian Zwingley rose to fame much like Ellis Nineveh: through sheer persistence and determination. He slew a dragon on behalf of his king, wielded the mighty Durandal, and was the man responsible for leading East Alacia in the civil war following its King's death.

Syntyche Trevayne: A peerless master of the blade, Syn quickly defeated all controversy and opposition and became the youngest member of Alacia's elite Knight Celeste. Such was her prowess that it is likely she had never lost a fight before her death.

General Yng and Commander Ketola: A warrior and pegasus knight, both from Yllspyre. Prodigies who led their warriors into battle, fighting for the good of the people.

Sir Xavier Fiske: Originally the leader of a band of mercenaries known as the Negligible Knights, Sir Xavier Fiske eventually became Erimate's greatest hero, fighting to bring his people out of poverty. One of the Northern Territories Saints

Alzabez Kerchaj: Though Fiske was her leader, Alzabez was the brains behind his operations. Her tactical mastery and struggles to teach herself a new form of combat were a source of inspiration for many. She and her husband settled down and wrote an comprehensive magical volume, and opened an orphanage as well. One of the Northern Territories Saints

Artier Dronius: A knight from Erimate, Artier risked life and limb to bring new forms of irrigation technology to his people, and is largely credited with ending their food shortage. One of the Northern Territories Saints.

James Sromvoski: Son of the legendary and hated Makalov Sromvoski, emperor of Devlan. James fled his oppressive home and his title, waged war for his cause across Olivan, and then eventually returned to Devlan to usurp his father with the help of his lover Aria and his best general, Ian Cole. He was heralded as a hero for increasing the standard of living in Devlan, and promoting peace where his father had promoted war.

Significant Events
The Alacian Civil War: Instigated by Darrius de Montierre with the assassination of King Arkus LaRusse of Alacia. It waged for three years, during which time Maximillian Zwingley organized loyalists into the Eastern Alacian Republic. Western Alacia would steadily lose power and territory in the aftermath of the war. Eastern Alacia would remain a republic, patiently awaiting the return of their Queen in hiding.

The Devlani Uprising: James Sromvoski, a man of the people, created an army of the common man. The oppressed then rose up against the current emperor, Makalov Sromvoski. The ensuing chaos saw Makalov slain and James crowned king. Devlan was a better, though militarily inferior, place for it.

The resurgance of Dragons: Dragons, long thought to be extinct, were brought back to the forefront of the public eye when one ravaged the city of Rynas, Alacia. It was slain by Maximillian Zwingley. In Devlan, a hatchery was discovered by General Agrail Deparnis, and quickly exterminated.

The Manakete Escape: WIth the religious government in Nagarath becoming worse in their persecution of manaketes, a few sympathizers take things into their own hands. With the help of Grant Kadel, Kraid Kaflar, and Maximillian Zwingley, the freedom fighters released hundreds of manaketes across the desert. They promptly flee the country to the mountains in the north, deciding to start a new life for themselves there. The nagarathian High Priest is not pleased, but does not act on it.

The Mazda Incident: Ahura Mazda, in a freak summoning accident, survives and obtains the power of Kirabo. He uses it to slay the entire ruling class of Azgarth, demolish the dark cults of the archipelago, and begin to clean up his country for better or for worse.

The Rebirth of Erimate: A fairly young country at the time, Erimate split from Devlan and spiraled into poverty. Artier Dronus led a daring war with his Golden Eagles, bringing new irrigation and farming technology to Erimate. Then, the diligent company of knights led by Sir Xavier Fiske unified Erimate and helped to create its first democracy. Erimate entered a period of peace and prosperity. At the end of the Age of Heroes, the country was promptly eaten by demons.