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There ''are'' some crucial moments which occurred in [[Gendara]]n history which are considered important, however, and these are taught to children as young as six - the most important of these is the Wars of Ascendancy and the Unification of the Empire. | There ''are'' some crucial moments which occurred in [[Gendara]]n history which are considered important, however, and these are taught to children as young as six - the most important of these is the Wars of Ascendancy and the Unification of the Empire. | ||
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The earliest history of the region now known as Gendara is lost to the mists of prehistory and oral tradition, but the first acknowledged stories begin during a time known as the Wars of Ascendancy. | The earliest history of the region now known as Gendara is lost to the mists of prehistory and oral tradition, but the first acknowledged stories begin during a time known as the Wars of Ascendancy. | ||
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Adrian carried a strange silvery blade, which he claimed was a gift from his mother - Celanteinn. In time it was revealed that his | Adrian carried a strange silvery blade, which he claimed was a gift from his mother - Celanteinn. In time it was revealed that his | ||
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Revision as of 23:12, 7 May 2005
Much of Gendara's history is incredibly dull - less a study of names and dates as it is an inventory of production and reams worth of efficiency statistics. As such, history is rarely taught to the young.
There are some crucial moments which occurred in Gendaran history which are considered important, however, and these are taught to children as young as six - the most important of these is the Wars of Ascendancy and the Unification of the Empire.
The Wars of Ascendancy
The earliest history of the region now known as Gendara is lost to the mists of prehistory and oral tradition, but the first acknowledged stories begin during a time known as the Wars of Ascendancy.
A number of petty kingdoms warred with each other, each vying to control the plentiful resources of the land. Kingdoms rose, kingdoms fell, borders shifted day-to-day, and the rivers ran red with blood.
It was then that a man named Adrian appeared, claiming to be of the House of Blackburn. Many scoffed at this, as there WAS no House Blackburn - when asked, he merely smiled and suggested that even the greatest of legends must begin somewhere.
Adrian carried a strange silvery blade, which he claimed was a gift from his mother - Celanteinn. In time it was revealed that his
