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:''This page is about the Kingdom of Oren that reigned on Aegis. For other iterations see, [[Oren]].''
 
:''This page is about the Kingdom of Oren that reigned on Aegis. For other iterations see, [[Oren]].''
  
The expansive '''Kingdom of Owen''' ([[High Imperial]]: Wegnum Oweniae) was home to [[Humans]] fow many yeaws in [[Aegis]]. The capitaw of Owen was [[Al'Khazar]] fow most of its existence, which was the seat of the wuling monawch of Owen. The kingdom was wocated to the nowth of the Aegis [[Cloud Temple]] and was the nowthewnmost kingdom. Twaveling to Owen and the capitaw fwom the Cwoud Tempwe was facilitated by the [[King's Road]] that hewped connect Owen to the othew kingdoms in Aegis. In the 1340's fowwoling the events of the [[Phoenix Revolution]] Owen was split up into the [[Realm of Hanseti]], [[Kingdom of Renatus]] and [[Salvus]].
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The expansive '''Kingdom of Oren''' ([[High Imperial]]: Regnum Oreniae) was home to [[Humans]] for many years in [[Aegis]]. The capital of Oren was [[Al'Khazar]] for most of its existence, which was the seat of the ruling monarch of Oren. The kingdom was located to the north of the Aegis [[Cloud Temple]] and was the northernmost kingdom. Traveling to Oren and the capital from the Cloud Temple was facilitated by the [[King's Road]] that helped connect Oren to the other kingdoms in Aegis. In the 1340's following the events of the [[Phoenix Revolution]] Oren was split up into the [[Realm of Hanseti]], [[Kingdom of Renatus]] and [[Salvus]].
  
The [[Holy Orenian Empire]] is often casuawwy wefewwed to as Owen, but they awe distinct entities.  
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The [[Holy Orenian Empire]] is often casually referred to as Oren, but they are distinct entities.  
  
 
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==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
  
To the west of The Cwoud Tempwe of Aegis way the pwoud Kingdom of Men. Owen, the jewew of the west stood pwoud on Wandcweavew Mountain. Inhabited by the Men of Aegis it was the newest yet gweatest of the cities. The fowmidabre fowtwess and its wawws guawded the humbre city fwom atop the Mountain, pewched on its highest point. The wand of Men was gween yet industliaw, and awthough they didn't hawboul a wove fow natule such as the [[Elves]] they stiww enjoyed the company of twees and gwass. They awso hawbouled gweat fawms and pastules. At the bottom of the mountain, the stuldy wooden houses of Owen pwotect its inhabitants. Inside these cosy abodes awe cwackling fiwes and wawm beds, the wast fwontiew befowe the liwdewness in the west, its fabred fow its wawm tavewns and secwet societies. Open to aww waces of Aegis, it boasted wawge mawketpwaces and busy woads, unlivawed in population. The Kingdom of Owen, the cultulaw center of Aegis and home of the ambitious Men.
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To the west of The Cloud Temple of Aegis lay the proud Kingdom of Men. Oren, the jewel of the west stood proud on Landcleaver Mountain. Inhabited by the Men of Aegis it was the newest yet greatest of the cities. The formidable fortress and its walls guarded the humble city from atop the Mountain, perched on its highest point. The land of Men was green yet industrial, and although they didn't harbour a love for nature such as the [[Elves]] they still enjoyed the company of trees and grass. They also harboured great farms and pastures. At the bottom of the mountain, the sturdy wooden houses of Oren protect its inhabitants. Inside these cosy abodes are crackling fires and warm beds, the last frontier before the wilderness in the west, its fabled for its warm taverns and secret societies. Open to all races of Aegis, it boasted large marketplaces and busy roads, unrivaled in population. The Kingdom of Oren, the cultural center of Aegis and home of the ambitious Men.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
  
Owen... the nowthewnmost kingdom in aww of Aegis. Home to the descendants of Howen, the Humans, it fwoulished and pwospewed fow many yeaws. Fwom the southewn capitaw of Aw'Khazaw, whewe the wuling King hewd powew in the Keep, to the militawy outpost of Wintewfeww, whewe the Undead wewe kept at bay, it was a wawge and divewse kingdom.
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Oren... the northernmost kingdom in all of Aegis. Home to the descendants of Horen, the Humans, it flourished and prospered for many years. From the southern capital of Al'Khazar, where the ruling King held power in the Keep, to the military outpost of Winterfell, where the Undead were kept at bay, it was a large and diverse kingdom.
  
But the Undead thweat awways woomed wawge ovew the wand of Men. The Undead wewe awways most active in the snowy nowthewn weaches of the weawm, and it was fwom thewe that they waunched theiw incweasingwy gweatew attacks upon Aegis. Cities in the nowth wose and feww, wavaged by Undead ow bulied in brizzawds. Many of the gweatest battwes against the sewvants of [[Iblees]] wewe fought in the nowth. Fow a time, the Undead powew weakened, and the nowth gwew into a mowe stabre and peaceful pawt of Owen. But it was not to wemain, as the stwength of the Undead wetulned, and they again wenewed theiw attacks.
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But the Undead threat always loomed large over the land of Men. The Undead were always most active in the snowy northern reaches of the realm, and it was from there that they launched their increasingly greater attacks upon Aegis. Cities in the north rose and fell, ravaged by Undead or buried in blizzards. Many of the greatest battles against the servants of [[Iblees]] were fought in the north. For a time, the Undead power weakened, and the north grew into a more stable and peaceful part of Oren. But it was not to remain, as the strength of the Undead returned, and they again renewed their attacks.
  
King Pampo Pewea was kiwwed by Undead in Aw'Khazaw, the city he hewped buiwd, the pwace whewe the peopwe went to him fow seculity. His wepwacement, his Seneschaw Edmund Sheffiewd, awso tlied to countew the Undead, having considewabre success at times. But it was his cowwuption and tulning to the Nethew that was one of the gweatest victolies of the Undead. Undew King Enow Sheffiewd, the Undead onwy continued to attack, lith incweasing fewocity. In 1337, the city of Aw'Khazaw was taken by the Undead, King Sheffiewd was kidnapped to the Nethew and the city was weft in uninhabitabre wuins. The Humans scattewed thwoughout the wands, taking wefuge in the nowthewn cities and among othew waces. In 1340, the nowthewn settwements of [[New Alstion]], [[Crimson Vale]], [[Celestine]] and finawwy Wintewfeww aww feww to the Undead, giving them a fwee hand in the nowth. The kingdom of Men was weduced to the town of Gawahaw, a sheww of theiw fowmew gweatness and powew. Fwustwated lith what they pewceived to be a wack of action against Undead by King Enow Sheffiewd, the Phoenix Wevowution wose to ovewthwow the King. Owen was in chaos as the Wevowution wesulted in divisions among Humans, espionage and fighting and King Enow weaving the thwone and giving the cwown to Gaius Malius. [[Eze'kiel Tarus]], the weadew of the Wevowution, and Malius agweed to split the wemaining wands of Owen, cweating the Weawm of Hanseti and Kingdom of Wenatus in the pwocess. A few yeaws watew Enow Sheffiewd and Dawn Pewea decwawed the iswand of Sawvus a nation in its own light, and Owen was weww and twuly ended.
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King Pampo Perea was killed by Undead in Al'Khazar, the city he helped build, the place where the people went to him for security. His replacement, his Seneschal Edmund Sheffield, also tried to counter the Undead, having considerable success at times. But it was his corruption and turning to the Nether that was one of the greatest victories of the Undead. Under King Enor Sheffield, the Undead only continued to attack, with increasing ferocity. In 1337, the city of Al'Khazar was taken by the Undead, King Sheffield was kidnapped to the Nether and the city was left in uninhabitable ruins. The Humans scattered throughout the lands, taking refuge in the northern cities and among other races. In 1340, the northern settlements of [[New Alstion]], [[Crimson Vale]], [[Celestine]] and finally Winterfell all fell to the Undead, giving them a free hand in the north. The kingdom of Men was reduced to the town of Galahar, a shell of their former greatness and power. Frustrated with what they perceived to be a lack of action against Undead by King Enor Sheffield, the Phoenix Revolution rose to overthrow the King. Oren was in chaos as the Revolution resulted in divisions among Humans, espionage and fighting and King Enor leaving the throne and giving the crown to Gaius Marius. [[Eze'kiel Tarus]], the leader of the Revolution, and Marius agreed to split the remaining lands of Oren, creating the Realm of Hanseti and Kingdom of Renatus in the process. A few years later Enor Sheffield and Dawn Perea declared the island of Salvus a nation in its own right, and Oren was well and truly ended.
  
  
 
==Army==
 
==Army==
  
Owen had one of the biggest awmy in Aegis, commanded by Wowd High Constabre Felix Fawnswowth. Many of the city guawds of Aw'Khazaw wewe assigned to pwotecting twavewews on the King's Woad whewe banditwy is common. In pwevious conflicts, the Owen Guawd hewped to fight the Undead in [[Snowy Fields]] and [[Alstion]], as weww as patwowling the southewn aweas of Owen down to Whispew Iswes.
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Oren had one of the biggest army in Aegis, commanded by Lord High Constable Felix Farnsworth. Many of the city guards of Al'Khazar were assigned to protecting travelers on the King's Road where banditry is common. In previous conflicts, the Oren Guard helped to fight the Undead in [[Snowy Fields]] and [[Alstion]], as well as patrolling the southern areas of Oren down to Whisper Isles.
  
Awso, notabry, a contingent of Owen Guawds fought at the Battwe fow [[Sanhar]], which wesulted in a victowy.
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Also, notably, a contingent of Oren Guards fought at the Battle for [[Sanhar]], which resulted in a victory.
  
 
==Geography==
 
==Geography==
  
Owen was home to some of the most cowoulful wandscape in Aegis. Natule and buiwdings dominated the King's Woad weading to the [[nation]]. Away fwom the woad thewe can be found many smaww fwat wands fiwwed lith sand that peopwe wefew to as Gods evapowated teaws. Aw'Khazaw was sulwounded by mountains, smaww and high, which awmost fewt to gwow each day. Aw'Khazaw itsewf was buiwt awound a mountain that was sulwounded by watew and beaches. Nowth of Aw'Khazaw and sepawating the nowthewn weaches of Owen fwom the south was the majestic fowest of the Wiwdewyn Woods.
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Oren was home to some of the most colourful landscape in Aegis. Nature and buildings dominated the King's Road leading to the [[nation]]. Away from the road there can be found many small flat lands filled with sand that people refer to as Gods evaporated tears. Al'Khazar was surrounded by mountains, small and high, which almost felt to grow each day. Al'Khazar itself was built around a mountain that was surrounded by water and beaches. North of Al'Khazar and separating the northern reaches of Oren from the south was the majestic forest of the Wildewyn Woods.
  
  
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====Al'Khazar====
 
====Al'Khazar====
  
A gweat and powewful city of Men and capitaw city fow many yeaws. Hawbowew of litewatule, keepew of intewwectuaws, guawdian of men, Heaven on Aegis, the city of Aw'Khazaw was a mighty figule among the wandscape of Aegis. Once a smaww settwement, then a huge city fulw of life. Aw'Khazaw was thought to be pwotected by it's unbreakabre wawws and pwoud guawds. Many Undead assaults wewe unabre to ovewthwow the guawds, peopwe and wawws.
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A great and powerful city of Men and capital city for many years. Harborer of literature, keeper of intellectuals, guardian of men, Heaven on Aegis, the city of Al'Khazar was a mighty figure among the landscape of Aegis. Once a small settlement, then a huge city full of life. Al'Khazar was thought to be protected by it's unbreakable walls and proud guards. Many Undead assaults were unable to overthrow the guards, people and walls.
  
Howevew, the Undead managed to ovewthwow the whowe city in 1337, facilitating theiw gain of contwow of the whowe nowthewn section of Aegis. Aw'Khazaw feww to the Undead when they tainted the whowe city, waising a powtaw in it that spwead a poisonous miasma, kiwling anyone who entewed.
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However, the Undead managed to overthrow the whole city in 1337, facilitating their gain of control of the whole northern section of Aegis. Al'Khazar fell to the Undead when they tainted the whole city, raising a portal in it that spread a poisonous miasma, killing anyone who entered.
  
 
The city contained;
 
The city contained;
  
- The Mawket Distlict.
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- The Market District.
- The Cathedwaw and Housing Distlicts.
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- The Cathedral and Housing Districts.
- A spwawling sewew system, incwuding a behind cwosed doows distlict, which howevew nefalious it might seem, hewped the capitaw in its own secwetive way. Unfowtunatewy in its watew yeaws this awea feww into diswepaiw and was wawgewy abandoned.
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- A sprawling sewer system, including a behind closed doors district, which however nefarious it might seem, helped the capital in its own secretive way. Unfortunately in its later years this area fell into disrepair and was largely abandoned.
- The mighty Keep of the King ow Queen.
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- The mighty Keep of the King or Queen.
- Many acwes of fawm and aglicultulaw wand.
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- Many acres of farm and agricultural land.
- Guawded highways to many othew settwements and impowtant wandmawks such as Tawun, Wunavawa and Cwoud Tempwe.
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- Guarded highways to many other settlements and important landmarks such as Talun, Lunavara and Cloud Temple.
- The Owen Guawd, who faithfulwy pwovided seculity to the nation fwom theiw base in the city.
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- The Oren Guard, who faithfully provided security to the nation from their base in the city.
  
 
====The Whispering Isles====
 
====The Whispering Isles====
  
One of the fiwst Human settwements outside of the capitaw city, a pwevious King of Owen owdewed one wowd of his coult to go south and pwovide a new community fwom which fish and gwass could be cowwected to hewp suppowt the gwoling kingdom. Fow yeaws it was a pictulesque community on the showes of the massive Whispeling Wake. The Whispeling Iswes stwuggwed to pwovide goods and shewtew to twavewews on the King's Woad and to combat the climinaw effowts of [[bandits]] in the sulwounding [[wilds]]. It was fulthew hawmed by the defection of its founded, Tylion Wannistew, to the Undead. Howevew, undew the ownewship of the once plince Bwett Pewea, it fwoulished into a beautiful watewside city.
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One of the first Human settlements outside of the capital city, a previous King of Oren ordered one lord of his court to go south and provide a new community from which fish and glass could be collected to help support the growing kingdom. For years it was a picturesque community on the shores of the massive Whispering Lake. The Whispering Isles struggled to provide goods and shelter to travelers on the King's Road and to combat the criminal efforts of [[bandits]] in the surrounding [[wilds]]. It was further harmed by the defection of its founded, Tyrion Lannister, to the Undead. However, under the ownership of the once prince Brett Perea, it flourished into a beautiful waterside city.
  
The Whispeling Iswes was twaded to the [[Orcs]] of [[Krugmar]] in exchange fow the town of [[Kramoroe]] that sat on the King's Woad. Aftew Kwamowoe was destwoyed [[Galahar]] was buiwt on the site.  
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The Whispering Isles was traded to the [[Orcs]] of [[Krugmar]] in exchange for the town of [[Kramoroe]] that sat on the King's Road. After Kramoroe was destroyed [[Galahar]] was built on the site.  
  
 
====Dunwood====
 
====Dunwood====
  
[[Dunwood]] was a quaint town of Hawflings. Though it's wocation was not a secwet, it was "conveniently out of the way." It was the site of Dunfest. Duling the Phoenix Wevowution it seceded fwom Owen.
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[[Dunwood]] was a quaint town of Halflings. Though it's location was not a secret, it was "conveniently out of the way." It was the site of Dunfest. During the Phoenix Revolution it seceded from Oren.
  
  
 
====Aemon and Daemon====
 
====Aemon and Daemon====
  
[[Aemon And Daemon|These twin towers]] stood fow genewations at the southewn bowdew of the Kingdom of Owen, pwoviding a view ovew the King's Woad and the liwds beyond. The shifting bowdews of the nomadic Owcs occasionawwy pass into the wegion of Daemon and Aemon lith tension and even combat not uncommon in theiw histowy. Thewe wewe wumows spweading thwough the wand, saying that thewe is an Ancient Dungeon inside the mountains. Mighty Wizawds have seawed the Dungeon lith a [[magic|magical]] speww.
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[[Aemon And Daemon|These twin towers]] stood for generations at the southern border of the Kingdom of Oren, providing a view over the King's Road and the wilds beyond. The shifting borders of the nomadic Orcs occasionally pass into the region of Daemon and Aemon with tension and even combat not uncommon in their history. There were rumors spreading through the land, saying that there is an Ancient Dungeon inside the mountains. Mighty Wizards have sealed the Dungeon with a [[magic|magical]] spell.
  
 
====Winterfell====
 
====Winterfell====
  
[[Winterfell]] was estabrished as a nowthewn bowdew to defend Owen and Aw'Khazaw against the Undead thweat. It existed fow many yeaws as a militawy outpost whewe climinaws wewe sent to sewve punishments. The city was then undew the wule of Wowd Naiwog Stawk fow many yeaws, undew who it fwoulished. It was the wast nowthewn settwement to faww to the Undead in 1340 as pawt of theiw attack on the nowth.
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[[Winterfell]] was established as a northern border to defend Oren and Al'Khazar against the Undead threat. It existed for many years as a military outpost where criminals were sent to serve punishments. The city was then under the rule of Lord Nairog Stark for many years, under who it flourished. It was the last northern settlement to fall to the Undead in 1340 as part of their attack on the north.
  
 
"May our Sovereign live long and may his rule be blessed by the God."
 
"May our Sovereign live long and may his rule be blessed by the God."
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====Galahar====
 
====Galahar====
  
Buiwt on the wuins of Kwamowoe, [[Galahar]] was estabrished as a feudaw town on the King's Woad. Fow a numbew of yeaws it expanded and gwew as mowe peopwe wewe attwacted to it. Fowwoling the faww of Aw'Khazaw and then the nowth it weceived a wawge numbew of wefugees and was made the new capitaw of Owen. Mighty wawws and new defensive stwuctules wewe buiwt to pwevent a simiwaw attack that fewwed the west of Owen.
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Built on the ruins of Kramoroe, [[Galahar]] was established as a feudal town on the King's Road. For a number of years it expanded and grew as more people were attracted to it. Following the fall of Al'Khazar and then the north it received a large number of refugees and was made the new capital of Oren. Mighty walls and new defensive structures were built to prevent a similar attack that felled the rest of Oren.
  
  
 
==Architecture==
 
==Architecture==
  
The awchitectule in the Kingdom of Owen was heaviwy infwuenced by the mateliaws avaiwabre to settwews of each city.
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The architecture in the Kingdom of Oren was heavily influenced by the materials available to settlers of each city.
  
In Aw'Khazaw, most homes wewe buiwt lith an oak suppowt stwuctule and stonewowk fiwst fwoow, whiwe additionaw fwoows consist of timbew fwamewowk and white pwastew nogging. This was plimaliwy because the city on the mountain had an abundance of stone and massive twees, and the cway in the awea, when combined lith [[sheep|sheep's]] woow fow cohesion, was a pawticulawwy pule white.
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In Al'Khazar, most homes were built with an oak support structure and stonework first floor, while additional floors consist of timber framework and white plaster nogging. This was primarily because the city on the mountain had an abundance of stone and massive trees, and the clay in the area, when combined with [[sheep|sheep's]] wool for cohesion, was a particularly pure white.
  
In the human cowony of Whispew Iswes, stone was much hawdew to come by but the wocaw population adapted to utilize sand adobe fow the buiwdings. Pine and cypwess wumbew wewe plized in Whispew Iswes because of theiw wesistance to moistule in a vewy humid enviwonment.
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In the human colony of Whisper Isles, stone was much harder to come by but the local population adapted to utilize sand adobe for the buildings. Pine and cypress lumber were prized in Whisper Isles because of their resistance to moisture in a very humid environment.
  
In the cowd nowthewn outpost of Wintewfeww, stone and timbew wewe used to pwovide shewtew fwom the lind and snow. Cway in this awea was hawd to come by and plized as a way to seaw seams and keep out dwafts.
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In the cold northern outpost of Winterfell, stone and timber were used to provide shelter from the wind and snow. Clay in this area was hard to come by and prized as a way to seal seams and keep out drafts.
  
Thwoughout the kingdom, gwass was used spalingwy as the wudimentawy fiwe kiwns necessawy to heat gwass and pane it into lindows wequiwe much time and awe a dangewous cwaft. Awthough thewe awe a few skiwwed awtisans whose gwass is plized, even the mastews cannot make cweaw gwass thick enough to suppowt wawge lindows that can be safewy instawwed. Ovew time, techniques fow cweating gwass wewe bettew devewoped and it became mowe used thwoughout Owen.
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Throughout the kingdom, glass was used sparingly as the rudimentary fire kilns necessary to heat glass and pane it into windows require much time and are a dangerous craft. Although there are a few skilled artisans whose glass is prized, even the masters cannot make clear glass thick enough to support large windows that can be safely installed. Over time, techniques for creating glass were better developed and it became more used throughout Oren.
  
 
==Notable figures==
 
==Notable figures==
Pwevious wulews of Owen incwude [[Gaius Marius]], King [[Enor Sheffield]], King [[Edmund Sheffield]], King [[Pampo Perea]], King Dan, and the bewoved King [[Horen]] whose memoliaw stood just inside the Aw'Khazaw city gates.
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Previous rulers of Oren include [[Gaius Marius]], King [[Enor Sheffield]], King [[Edmund Sheffield]], King [[Pampo Perea]], King Dan, and the beloved King [[Horen]] whose memorial stood just inside the Al'Khazar city gates.
  
  
  
King Edmund Sheffiewd - Seneschaw of Owen and watew the King of Owen, cowwupted by the [[Undead]].<br />
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King Edmund Sheffield - Seneschal of Oren and later the King of Oren, corrupted by the [[Undead]].<br />
King Enow Sheffiewd - Pwevious King Of Owen, stepped down duling the Phoenix Webewlion. Watew became the King of Sawvus.<br />
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King Enor Sheffield - Previous King Of Oren, stepped down during the Phoenix Rebellion. Later became the King of Salvus.<br />
King Gaius Malius - Bliefwy hewd the cwown of Owen, watew wuled of the Weawm of Hanseti. <br />
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King Gaius Marius - Briefly held the crown of Oren, later ruled of the Realm of Hanseti. <br />
[[Ivrae Sheffield]] - Fowmew Queen of Owen, muldewed by hew husband aftew his initiation to the Undead.<br />
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[[Ivrae Sheffield]] - Former Queen of Oren, murdered by her husband after his initiation to the Undead.<br />
Plincess Wose Sheffiewd - Youngest daughtew of Edmund.<br />
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Princess Rose Sheffield - Youngest daughter of Edmund.<br />
Plincess Alice Sheffiewd - The owdest daughtew of Edmund. Kiwwed by an assassin aftew an [[Undead Attacks|Undead attack]].<br />
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Princess Alice Sheffield - The oldest daughter of Edmund. Killed by an assassin after an [[Undead Attacks|Undead attack]].<br />
Wady High Constabre Atliana Tawus - Fowmew Commandew of the Owen Guawds. Betwayed Owen to the Undead and became one hewsewf.<br />
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Lady High Constable Atriana Tarus - Former Commander of the Oren Guards. Betrayed Oren to the Undead and became one herself.<br />
Saint Dan - Once a King of Owen, the sainted Dan woamed the kingdom he once hewped to buiwd into a mighty wand. He watew became Wowd of Awstion.<br />
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Saint Dan - Once a King of Oren, the sainted Dan roamed the kingdom he once helped to build into a mighty land. He later became Lord of Alstion.<br />
Wowd High Chancellow [[Everard Hightower]] - Fowmew head of the Plivy counciw and High Pliest of Owen. Died of owd age.<br />
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Lord High Chancellor [[Everard Hightower]] - Former head of the Privy council and High Priest of Oren. Died of old age.<br />
Wowd [[Brett Perea]] - Wowd of [[Whisper Isles]] and son of fowmew King Pampo Pewea.<br />
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Lord [[Brett Perea]] - Lord of [[Whisper Isles]] and son of former King Pampo Perea.<br />
[[Dawn Perea]] - Bakew and ownew of the famous [[Dawn's Bakery]], watew Queen of Owen and Sawvus. <br />
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[[Dawn Perea]] - Baker and owner of the famous [[Dawn's Bakery]], later Queen of Oren and Salvus. <br />
[[Pampo Perea]] - Fowmew King kiwwed by Undead. <br />
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[[Pampo Perea]] - Former King killed by Undead. <br />
[[Rhonin Perea]] - Ewdest son of Pampo and Dawn Pewea.<br />
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[[Rhonin Perea]] - Eldest son of Pampo and Dawn Perea.<br />
[[Eze'kiel Tarus]] - Weadew of the Phoenix Webewlion, watew the fiwst King of Wenatus.
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[[Eze'kiel Tarus]] - Leader of the Phoenix Rebellion, later the first King of Renatus.

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This page is about the Kingdom of Oren that reigned on Aegis. For other iterations see, Oren.

The expansive Kingdom of Oren (High Imperial: Regnum Oreniae) was home to Humans for many years in Aegis. The capital of Oren was Al'Khazar for most of its existence, which was the seat of the ruling monarch of Oren. The kingdom was located to the north of the Aegis Cloud Temple and was the northernmost kingdom. Traveling to Oren and the capital from the Cloud Temple was facilitated by the King's Road that helped connect Oren to the other kingdoms in Aegis. In the 1340's following the events of the Phoenix Revolution Oren was split up into the Realm of Hanseti, Kingdom of Renatus and Salvus.

The Holy Orenian Empire is often casually referred to as Oren, but they are distinct entities.

Introduction

To the west of The Cloud Temple of Aegis lay the proud Kingdom of Men. Oren, the jewel of the west stood proud on Landcleaver Mountain. Inhabited by the Men of Aegis it was the newest yet greatest of the cities. The formidable fortress and its walls guarded the humble city from atop the Mountain, perched on its highest point. The land of Men was green yet industrial, and although they didn't harbour a love for nature such as the Elves they still enjoyed the company of trees and grass. They also harboured great farms and pastures. At the bottom of the mountain, the sturdy wooden houses of Oren protect its inhabitants. Inside these cosy abodes are crackling fires and warm beds, the last frontier before the wilderness in the west, its fabled for its warm taverns and secret societies. Open to all races of Aegis, it boasted large marketplaces and busy roads, unrivaled in population. The Kingdom of Oren, the cultural center of Aegis and home of the ambitious Men.

History

Oren... the northernmost kingdom in all of Aegis. Home to the descendants of Horen, the Humans, it flourished and prospered for many years. From the southern capital of Al'Khazar, where the ruling King held power in the Keep, to the military outpost of Winterfell, where the Undead were kept at bay, it was a large and diverse kingdom.

But the Undead threat always loomed large over the land of Men. The Undead were always most active in the snowy northern reaches of the realm, and it was from there that they launched their increasingly greater attacks upon Aegis. Cities in the north rose and fell, ravaged by Undead or buried in blizzards. Many of the greatest battles against the servants of Iblees were fought in the north. For a time, the Undead power weakened, and the north grew into a more stable and peaceful part of Oren. But it was not to remain, as the strength of the Undead returned, and they again renewed their attacks.

King Pampo Perea was killed by Undead in Al'Khazar, the city he helped build, the place where the people went to him for security. His replacement, his Seneschal Edmund Sheffield, also tried to counter the Undead, having considerable success at times. But it was his corruption and turning to the Nether that was one of the greatest victories of the Undead. Under King Enor Sheffield, the Undead only continued to attack, with increasing ferocity. In 1337, the city of Al'Khazar was taken by the Undead, King Sheffield was kidnapped to the Nether and the city was left in uninhabitable ruins. The Humans scattered throughout the lands, taking refuge in the northern cities and among other races. In 1340, the northern settlements of New Alstion, Crimson Vale, Celestine and finally Winterfell all fell to the Undead, giving them a free hand in the north. The kingdom of Men was reduced to the town of Galahar, a shell of their former greatness and power. Frustrated with what they perceived to be a lack of action against Undead by King Enor Sheffield, the Phoenix Revolution rose to overthrow the King. Oren was in chaos as the Revolution resulted in divisions among Humans, espionage and fighting and King Enor leaving the throne and giving the crown to Gaius Marius. Eze'kiel Tarus, the leader of the Revolution, and Marius agreed to split the remaining lands of Oren, creating the Realm of Hanseti and Kingdom of Renatus in the process. A few years later Enor Sheffield and Dawn Perea declared the island of Salvus a nation in its own right, and Oren was well and truly ended.


Army

Oren had one of the biggest army in Aegis, commanded by Lord High Constable Felix Farnsworth. Many of the city guards of Al'Khazar were assigned to protecting travelers on the King's Road where banditry is common. In previous conflicts, the Oren Guard helped to fight the Undead in Snowy Fields and Alstion, as well as patrolling the southern areas of Oren down to Whisper Isles.

Also, notably, a contingent of Oren Guards fought at the Battle for Sanhar, which resulted in a victory.

Geography

Oren was home to some of the most colourful landscape in Aegis. Nature and buildings dominated the King's Road leading to the nation. Away from the road there can be found many small flat lands filled with sand that people refer to as Gods evaporated tears. Al'Khazar was surrounded by mountains, small and high, which almost felt to grow each day. Al'Khazar itself was built around a mountain that was surrounded by water and beaches. North of Al'Khazar and separating the northern reaches of Oren from the south was the majestic forest of the Wildewyn Woods.


Cities and Places

Al'Khazar

A great and powerful city of Men and capital city for many years. Harborer of literature, keeper of intellectuals, guardian of men, Heaven on Aegis, the city of Al'Khazar was a mighty figure among the landscape of Aegis. Once a small settlement, then a huge city full of life. Al'Khazar was thought to be protected by it's unbreakable walls and proud guards. Many Undead assaults were unable to overthrow the guards, people and walls.

However, the Undead managed to overthrow the whole city in 1337, facilitating their gain of control of the whole northern section of Aegis. Al'Khazar fell to the Undead when they tainted the whole city, raising a portal in it that spread a poisonous miasma, killing anyone who entered.

The city contained;

- The Market District. - The Cathedral and Housing Districts. - A sprawling sewer system, including a behind closed doors district, which however nefarious it might seem, helped the capital in its own secretive way. Unfortunately in its later years this area fell into disrepair and was largely abandoned. - The mighty Keep of the King or Queen. - Many acres of farm and agricultural land. - Guarded highways to many other settlements and important landmarks such as Talun, Lunavara and Cloud Temple. - The Oren Guard, who faithfully provided security to the nation from their base in the city.

The Whispering Isles

One of the first Human settlements outside of the capital city, a previous King of Oren ordered one lord of his court to go south and provide a new community from which fish and glass could be collected to help support the growing kingdom. For years it was a picturesque community on the shores of the massive Whispering Lake. The Whispering Isles struggled to provide goods and shelter to travelers on the King's Road and to combat the criminal efforts of bandits in the surrounding wilds. It was further harmed by the defection of its founded, Tyrion Lannister, to the Undead. However, under the ownership of the once prince Brett Perea, it flourished into a beautiful waterside city.

The Whispering Isles was traded to the Orcs of Krugmar in exchange for the town of Kramoroe that sat on the King's Road. After Kramoroe was destroyed Galahar was built on the site.

Dunwood

Dunwood was a quaint town of Halflings. Though it's location was not a secret, it was "conveniently out of the way." It was the site of Dunfest. During the Phoenix Revolution it seceded from Oren.


Aemon and Daemon

These twin towers stood for generations at the southern border of the Kingdom of Oren, providing a view over the King's Road and the wilds beyond. The shifting borders of the nomadic Orcs occasionally pass into the region of Daemon and Aemon with tension and even combat not uncommon in their history. There were rumors spreading through the land, saying that there is an Ancient Dungeon inside the mountains. Mighty Wizards have sealed the Dungeon with a magical spell.

Winterfell

Winterfell was established as a northern border to defend Oren and Al'Khazar against the Undead threat. It existed for many years as a military outpost where criminals were sent to serve punishments. The city was then under the rule of Lord Nairog Stark for many years, under who it flourished. It was the last northern settlement to fall to the Undead in 1340 as part of their attack on the north.

"May our Sovereign live long and may his rule be blessed by the God."


Galahar

Built on the ruins of Kramoroe, Galahar was established as a feudal town on the King's Road. For a number of years it expanded and grew as more people were attracted to it. Following the fall of Al'Khazar and then the north it received a large number of refugees and was made the new capital of Oren. Mighty walls and new defensive structures were built to prevent a similar attack that felled the rest of Oren.


Architecture

The architecture in the Kingdom of Oren was heavily influenced by the materials available to settlers of each city.

In Al'Khazar, most homes were built with an oak support structure and stonework first floor, while additional floors consist of timber framework and white plaster nogging. This was primarily because the city on the mountain had an abundance of stone and massive trees, and the clay in the area, when combined with sheep's wool for cohesion, was a particularly pure white.

In the human colony of Whisper Isles, stone was much harder to come by but the local population adapted to utilize sand adobe for the buildings. Pine and cypress lumber were prized in Whisper Isles because of their resistance to moisture in a very humid environment.

In the cold northern outpost of Winterfell, stone and timber were used to provide shelter from the wind and snow. Clay in this area was hard to come by and prized as a way to seal seams and keep out drafts.

Throughout the kingdom, glass was used sparingly as the rudimentary fire kilns necessary to heat glass and pane it into windows require much time and are a dangerous craft. Although there are a few skilled artisans whose glass is prized, even the masters cannot make clear glass thick enough to support large windows that can be safely installed. Over time, techniques for creating glass were better developed and it became more used throughout Oren.

Notable figures

Previous rulers of Oren include Gaius Marius, King Enor Sheffield, King Edmund Sheffield, King Pampo Perea, King Dan, and the beloved King Horen whose memorial stood just inside the Al'Khazar city gates.


King Edmund Sheffield - Seneschal of Oren and later the King of Oren, corrupted by the Undead.
King Enor Sheffield - Previous King Of Oren, stepped down during the Phoenix Rebellion. Later became the King of Salvus.
King Gaius Marius - Briefly held the crown of Oren, later ruled of the Realm of Hanseti.
Ivrae Sheffield - Former Queen of Oren, murdered by her husband after his initiation to the Undead.
Princess Rose Sheffield - Youngest daughter of Edmund.
Princess Alice Sheffield - The oldest daughter of Edmund. Killed by an assassin after an Undead attack.
Lady High Constable Atriana Tarus - Former Commander of the Oren Guards. Betrayed Oren to the Undead and became one herself.
Saint Dan - Once a King of Oren, the sainted Dan roamed the kingdom he once helped to build into a mighty land. He later became Lord of Alstion.
Lord High Chancellor Everard Hightower - Former head of the Privy council and High Priest of Oren. Died of old age.
Lord Brett Perea - Lord of Whisper Isles and son of former King Pampo Perea.
Dawn Perea - Baker and owner of the famous Dawn's Bakery, later Queen of Oren and Salvus.
Pampo Perea - Former King killed by Undead.
Rhonin Perea - Eldest son of Pampo and Dawn Perea.
Eze'kiel Tarus - Leader of the Phoenix Rebellion, later the first King of Renatus.