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| + | The Mountain Monarchy was established in the Deep Cold, 1518 in the Frostbeard city of Tal'Azwyr (Dwarvish: Frost Hold) and was made up of the Capital city of Tal'Azwyr and the Blackfist hold of Kal'Krest. It held the region generally now known as Khor'Azwyrtrumm (Dwarvish: Frostbeard Land). The Mountain Monarchy only survived one year, as it's life was cut short during the first battle of the Dwarven Civil War in the Battle of the Mountains, after which it ceased to exist in the Sun's Smile, 1519. | ||
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| − | [[File:tal%27azwyr_cropped.png|thumb|Tal'Azwyr, capital of the Mountain Monarchy and home to the Frostbeard Clan. In the upper right the statue of King Verthaik Frostbeard is clearly visible. In the center is the Frost-Tower, which rose up above the entrance to the Clan Hall.]] | + | == '''History''' == |
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| + | When Grand King Balek Irongut was lost to the darkness, the Kingdom fell into disarray as elections were prepared for the next Grand King of Urguan. Many sought this esteemed title, among them was Verthaik Frostbeard, Clan Father of the Frostbeard Clan. It was a well known secret that ever since his return in Athera, Verthaik desired the crown of the Grand Kingdom, and so, in an attempt to secure it when Balek left, a secret agreement was formed between Verthaik Frostbeard, Skippy Irongut and Thror Ireheart that they would all endorse and vote for Verthaik Frostbeard in the elections. Much to Verthaik's disgusts however, when the elections came around, one of the opponents on his list was Skippy Irongut. Enraged by the break of contract, Verthaik and Skippy engaged in a brutal propaganda war, which left a fierce hatred in supporters of each side. As the votes were counted up, Skippy received 41, while Verthaik received 37, with many of his votes disqualified on the basis of not being citizens of the Grand Kingdom. Enraged, Verthaik's brother, Varuk Frostbeard charged that with Lathros Irongrinder's withdrawl from the election, and his vote going to Verthaik's, that the four votes he recieved should go to Verthaik, which would give him 41 votes as well, causing a tie. Unforutunatly, the counters disregarded his comment, crowning Skippy Irongut Grand King. Full of anger and rage, the supporters of Verthaik marched back to Tal'Azwyr were Verthaik announced his sesscion from the Grand Kingdom of Urguan, and the creation of the Mountain Monarchy, which would include Tal'Azwyr as it's capital, and the hold Kal'Krest, alongside the entirety of the region Khor'Azwyrtrumm. The citizens of the Mountain Monarchy then began to swiftly ready for the Civil War which would ensue. | ||
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| + | Tensions arrived at the breaking point, when King in the Mountain Verthaik Frostbeard officially declared war on the Grand Kingdom of Urguan, and led a raid party against Kal'Akash, the capital city of the Grand Kingdom, beating and murdering many of the Dwarves who were there at the time. This started a series of raids and counter-raids between the two nations, with both sides taking their fair share of casualties. Eventually, the two armies met one day on the road which connected Tal'Azwyr and Kal'Akash. | ||
| + | [[File:tal%27azwyr_cropped.png|thumb|Tal'Azwyr, capital of the Mountain Monarchy and home to the Frostbeard Clan. In the upper right the statue of King Verthaik Frostbeard is clearly visible. In the center is the Frost-Tower, which rose up above the entrance to the Clan Hall.]] | ||
Revision as of 02:04, 30 January 2016
The Mountain Monarchy was established in the Deep Cold, 1518 in the Frostbeard city of Tal'Azwyr (Dwarvish: Frost Hold) and was made up of the Capital city of Tal'Azwyr and the Blackfist hold of Kal'Krest. It held the region generally now known as Khor'Azwyrtrumm (Dwarvish: Frostbeard Land). The Mountain Monarchy only survived one year, as it's life was cut short during the first battle of the Dwarven Civil War in the Battle of the Mountains, after which it ceased to exist in the Sun's Smile, 1519.
History
When Grand King Balek Irongut was lost to the darkness, the Kingdom fell into disarray as elections were prepared for the next Grand King of Urguan. Many sought this esteemed title, among them was Verthaik Frostbeard, Clan Father of the Frostbeard Clan. It was a well known secret that ever since his return in Athera, Verthaik desired the crown of the Grand Kingdom, and so, in an attempt to secure it when Balek left, a secret agreement was formed between Verthaik Frostbeard, Skippy Irongut and Thror Ireheart that they would all endorse and vote for Verthaik Frostbeard in the elections. Much to Verthaik's disgusts however, when the elections came around, one of the opponents on his list was Skippy Irongut. Enraged by the break of contract, Verthaik and Skippy engaged in a brutal propaganda war, which left a fierce hatred in supporters of each side. As the votes were counted up, Skippy received 41, while Verthaik received 37, with many of his votes disqualified on the basis of not being citizens of the Grand Kingdom. Enraged, Verthaik's brother, Varuk Frostbeard charged that with Lathros Irongrinder's withdrawl from the election, and his vote going to Verthaik's, that the four votes he recieved should go to Verthaik, which would give him 41 votes as well, causing a tie. Unforutunatly, the counters disregarded his comment, crowning Skippy Irongut Grand King. Full of anger and rage, the supporters of Verthaik marched back to Tal'Azwyr were Verthaik announced his sesscion from the Grand Kingdom of Urguan, and the creation of the Mountain Monarchy, which would include Tal'Azwyr as it's capital, and the hold Kal'Krest, alongside the entirety of the region Khor'Azwyrtrumm. The citizens of the Mountain Monarchy then began to swiftly ready for the Civil War which would ensue.
Tensions arrived at the breaking point, when King in the Mountain Verthaik Frostbeard officially declared war on the Grand Kingdom of Urguan, and led a raid party against Kal'Akash, the capital city of the Grand Kingdom, beating and murdering many of the Dwarves who were there at the time. This started a series of raids and counter-raids between the two nations, with both sides taking their fair share of casualties. Eventually, the two armies met one day on the road which connected Tal'Azwyr and Kal'Akash.
Members
King in the Mountain: Verthaik Frostbeard
Lord Steward: Dun Irongut
Lord Chancellor: Magnus Blackfist
Lord Marshal: Vorstag II Ireheart
Lord Advisor: Morug Blackfist
Lord Scribe: Sallann Frostbeard
