Timeline/601
| Century | 501-600 601-700 701-800 |
| Timeline |
Contents |
609
Hebridonia: Lord Philip Arrowstead Hebridon (12th generation relation to the Lord Hebridon who drove out the Demarians) calls together seven of the neighboring lords to discuss a union of feudal lands under a common ruler, for protection from outsiders, and to promote trade with the elves and dwarves. Well respected as a fair and honorable man, from a distinguished house, Hebridon convinces the seven to join together under his rule. Encouraged by the favorable response, he calls for the remaining 8 outlying lords to come for council in 3 months time to discuss the new country, named in honor of the 1st Lord Hebridon.
Hebridonia: A representative from the Nilhen (who are unknown to anyone at this time) arrives to speak with Lord Hebridon regarding the new country. Hebridon is surprised when she reveals her true appearance to him (covered in ornate runescript tatoos). She informs him of a plot between 2 of the lords to kill him and seize power. Using Ellylon spies, Hebridon confirms the treachery and a small unit of loyal guards is sent to dispatch the traitors. Curious about her people, Hebridon asks about the Nilhen, and when they arrived in the human lands (and from whence they came). Her reply: "We have always been here."
610
Hebridonia: The council of 16 barons is convened. In exchange for their cooperation, loyalty and participation in the new kingdom, the Kingdom will support the consolidation of fuedal lands under the 16 houses. Several of the uninvited lords of smaller human baronies arrive to disrupt the meeting, and to protest what they call 'the tyranny of the large over the small'. Hebridon makes an eloquent speech that effectively convinces everyone that a united country can do things that the individual states cannot, and that smaller lords that lose their lands will be compensated for their cooperation. The sixteen lords sign the Declaration of Magerfontein, creating the Kingdom of Hebridonia, on the 4th day of Ninian.
Emissaries are dispatched to Demaria, Ardgour and the Kyelsoran/Eloshai to establish the suzanery over the region and to invite formal diplomatic relations and trade. Favorable responses from the Ardgour and elves are forthcoming.
611
Hebridonia: The Demarian emissary returns with a Dargai who represents the interests of the empire. Demaria asserts its right to the human lands, and provides documents from the lords of the time that yeilded suzanery of the lands to the Demarian empire. The document is proven authentic by a Nilhen, and has the signature of the original Lord Hebridon. In short: The Demarians believe that Hebridonia is their colony.
King Philip is pissed at the gall of the Demarian. He tells the emissary that he does not recognize their claim, and in order to have peaceful relations with the human lands they must forfeit all claims to those lands and acknowledge the new government! The Demarian emissary leaves without resolving the issue.
666
Hebridonia: King Philip dies(?) after a 56 year reign as Lord Hebridon I.
667
Hebridonia: Though unwilling to relinquish their claim on Hebridonia, The Demarian Empire ceases efforts are to restrict trade with the 'colonies'. The price for trade between Hebridonia and Demaria is high, since dwarven scouts are required for passage through the Gap at Cromdale. King Philip forms the Mage Corps as a service arm of the government. The objective is to provide training and expertise in the magical arts, in the hopes of establishing parity with Elven and Demarian capabilities.
