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Calacia became established as the new center of the Menite civilization. It became a center of innovation and progress. Calacian soldiers were armed with steel swords and longbows and armored in iron. This combined with their discipline and drill made Calacian soldiers more than a match for the barbarian tribes who raided the kingdom. <sup>2c</sup> | Calacia became established as the new center of the Menite civilization. It became a center of innovation and progress. Calacian soldiers were armed with steel swords and longbows and armored in iron. This combined with their discipline and drill made Calacian soldiers more than a match for the barbarian tribes who raided the kingdom. <sup>2c</sup> | ||
− | Priest-King Golivant led the army of Calacia against the worshipers of the Devourer Wurm. Golivant attacked and burned a number of villages west of Calacia. Horfar Grimmr, a trollkin chieftain gathered various Molgur tribes for an attack on Calacia. | + | Priest-King Golivant led the army of Calacia against the worshipers of the Devourer Wurm. Golivant attacked and burned a number of villages west of Calacia. Horfar Grimmr, a trollkin chieftain gathered various Molgur tribes for an attack on Calacia. Golivant successfully defended the city and defeated Horfar Grimmr in personal combat. The Molgur withdrew after the death of their leader. <sup>2d</sup> After ten more years of war the Calacians defeated the Molgur in 2200 BR. <sup>2a</sup> |
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After the death of Priest-King Golivant I, Calacia disintegrated into warring parties and Priest-King Golivant II was killed. It was not until 2051 BR that Priest-King Golivant III took power and reunited the Menites of the Black River.<sup>2a</sup> In 2050 BR<sup>2d</sup> he reconsecrated the city of Calacia to Menoth and named it Caspia. The city was greatly expanded and new fortifications were erected. In time these new defenses would lead to the city being named the City of Walls. <sup>2d</sup> | After the death of Priest-King Golivant I, Calacia disintegrated into warring parties and Priest-King Golivant II was killed. It was not until 2051 BR that Priest-King Golivant III took power and reunited the Menites of the Black River.<sup>2a</sup> In 2050 BR<sup>2d</sup> he reconsecrated the city of Calacia to Menoth and named it Caspia. The city was greatly expanded and new fortifications were erected. In time these new defenses would lead to the city being named the City of Walls. <sup>2d</sup> |
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Kingdom of Cygnar | ||
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Leader: | Leto Raelthorne | |
Common name: | Cygnar | |
Pronunciation: | SIG-nahr | |
Capital: | Caspia | |
Formation: | 202 AR | |
Government: | Monarchy | |
Population: | 8,870,000 | |
Currency: | Crown | |
Other names: | N/A | |
Demonym: | Cygnaran | |
Official language: | Cygnaran | |
Other languages: | Llaelese, Ordic, Rhulic, Khadoran |
Cygnar, officially the Kingdom of Cygnar is a parliamentary monarchy in western Immoren.
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Etymology
The name "Cygnar" originates from the Cygnus standard used by the Kingdom of Caspia during the rule of Benewic Govant. Govant later became Benewic I of the Kingdom of Cygnar in 203 AR. His banner was a golden swan on a blue field, which remains in use as the official flag of Cygnar. 1
History
Ancient Calacia
The first Menite city was established in 6500 BR at Icthier. The legendary Priest-King Cinot founded and ruled the city for four centuries. It remained the center of Menite civilization long after his death. In 5500 BR an expedition departed Icthier under the leadership of the priest Geth to spread the Menite faith in the uncivilized lands to the north. 2b
In 4000 BR the people of Icthier were forced to abandon their city because of drastic changes to the environment. This disaster is recorded as the Time of the Burning Sky. The Menites found refuge in the lands along the Black River. In 2800 BR Valent Thrace united the Menites and built a new city called Calacia at the mouth of the Black River. Calacia had stone walls which led to it being called the Shield of Thrace. 2c
Calacia became established as the new center of the Menite civilization. It became a center of innovation and progress. Calacian soldiers were armed with steel swords and longbows and armored in iron. This combined with their discipline and drill made Calacian soldiers more than a match for the barbarian tribes who raided the kingdom. 2c
Priest-King Golivant led the army of Calacia against the worshipers of the Devourer Wurm. Golivant attacked and burned a number of villages west of Calacia. Horfar Grimmr, a trollkin chieftain gathered various Molgur tribes for an attack on Calacia. Golivant successfully defended the city and defeated Horfar Grimmr in personal combat. The Molgur withdrew after the death of their leader. 2d After ten more years of war the Calacians defeated the Molgur in 2200 BR. 2a
After the death of Priest-King Golivant I, Calacia disintegrated into warring parties and Priest-King Golivant II was killed. It was not until 2051 BR that Priest-King Golivant III took power and reunited the Menites of the Black River.2a In 2050 BR2d he reconsecrated the city of Calacia to Menoth and named it Caspia. The city was greatly expanded and new fortifications were erected. In time these new defenses would lead to the city being named the City of Walls. 2d
Medieval Caspia
Modern Cygnar
Geography
Administrative Divisions
Politics
Government
Law and Order
Foreign Relations
Military
Economy
Infrastructure
Science and Technology
Demographics
Ethnic Groups
Languages
Religion
Culture
See Also
Notes
Sources
- 1 Iron Kingdoms: Kings, Nations, and Gods Page 10
- 2 Iron Kingdoms: Core Rules
- a: Page 17
- b: Page 18
- c: Page 21
- d: Page 22