Alantor is a warrior nation, fuelled by honour and a distinct code of chivalry to protect the innocent and uphold the law. Total faith in the monarchy to keep them safe is compounded by a devout faith in their deity Victirus, who many believe has blessed their king Ralor with eternal life.
Although the nation is strong and the people feel safe, two evils plague the nation. The first is a long time enemy which rose three thousand years ago, the lycanthropus of the under realm known as Urmona.
Another powerful enemy was once hero of Alantor, Salithria, corrupted by the void her demonic form a far cry from the human she once was. Her sister, Selena married Ralor as his first wife, and is the mother to his children, she has since passed, her death at the hands of her sister.
Alantor Uprising-2000
An unknown distraction in the Zariger people caused a gradual decline in fresh supplies and new troops, rumour amongst the slaves spoke of power struggle at the top. Noticing an opportunity a single slave rose up against his oppressors and led a revolt, freeing hundreds of slaves.
Alantir frees a host of captured Griffons, including the alpha male of the flock, who in return helped Alantir free the island.
Over the next two years the slave rebellion withered down the Zariger until only the Zar was left, the rebellion leader, Alantir strikes him down in single combat and proclaims the land free once more
With the slaves now free they turned to Alantir for leadership, and he led them into a new age.
Crowning of the First King-1998
Soon the hero and leader is proclaimed King, taking the name Alantir he laws down the laws and code of conduct expected of everyone including himself.
The new king also forms a Ruling Council to guide him and give the people a voice.
The Imperial Calendar is created, giving Alantor its first accurate measure of time.
Passing of the First King-1944
Alantir dies, passing the Kingship to his first born, as decreed in his laws.
His son Attalan begins his reign by establishing the right for every man and woman to vote on the Council membership every five years.
Brodin-1720
The King, Brodin, signs a peace treaty with the nearby nation of Talaxion, new trade routes spur on both nations to grow and enter a more prosperous era.
The Line of Alantir Ends-1002
King Galorin dies unexpectedly and leaves no heir, the Council are divided on the right heir.
his indecision leads to a collapse of current council and an almost entirely new one is voted in, their first decree is to announced the formation of the Governorship, a new non monarchy leader to rule in place of a king.
The kings personal guard, the knights of Alantir voice their opposition, they believe a heir to the throne is out in the wider world and begin a quest to find one.
Chancellor!-999
Two years after the appointment of Yiritn as the first Governor, he declares himself to be the new chancellor, and that from this day rule would be given by the council, with voting to take place every 5 years.
Fixed Elections-994
The 979 elections become corrupt, a Chancellor is elected who is more tyrant than king, he uses bribery and blackmail to remain Chancellor for two terms.
This method of control continues for many years, several candidates that the people support mysterious vanish or perish in accidents.
An Heir is Found-992
The knight of Alantir return with the true heir, but it is too late, the Chancellor orders him to be killed and the knights are forced to flee, with the heir under their protection.
Days later a seer by the name of Erain prophases that the true king will return, but he was silenced and never seen again.
Rebellion-826
A failed rebellion sowed discord amongst the people, although a new chancellor is elected by the council, this was ruse to make the people believe things had changed.
Chancellor Vidian rules with an iron fist, the people dare not speak out and hundreds go missing with no investigation launched.
A depression starts
The Economy Recovers-609
After 200 hundred years of depression Alantor begins a recovery, the people become less afraid and the economy grows.
A new chancellor, Elllion is elected whom is praised for turning things around
A Vision Ignored-10
The Chancellor, Padatris, is visited by radiant spirit from another plane, who foretells of the kings retune, although he tells no-one he fears for his position and the power it gives him, he seeks help from a witch deep in the forest who offers him a deal.
Padatris issues a decree that prohibits anyone from entering the deep forest, a perimeter fence is built and watch towers stationed at regular distances.
A Dark Deal Fulfilled-5
Without warning or seemingly any reason the Chancellor Padatris orders the whole army to mobilise. He issues strategic orders that go against many of the more veteran generals, but they follow them as instructed.
The army is attacked by unknown assailants, whole regiments lost without a clue, the Chancellor pushes forward.
A Hero is Chosen-5
Ralor; a disgruntled solider in the Chancellors army, manages to escape the initial onslaught, he receives a vision from the God Victirus and flees south to the city of Mekis.
With the city in ruins he is forced to leave aboard the ship, The Revenant, and begins what he recalls as 'The Trial of Heroes'.
