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==Overview==
==Overview==


[[File:DuchyOfDawn.png|thumb|600px|Duchy of Dawn]]
The Duchy of Dawn was created in strife, and it ended its current existence in strife.
 
The Duchy of Dawn was created in strife, and it may be ending its existence in strife.


The Duchy was created in 284 YK, after the War of Succession ended. After the rebel Duke Oscar Felix was killed in battle, the [[Southron Duchy | Southron Duchy]] was split in half and the Duchy of Dawn created for the Yuligan family, as a reward for them having remained loyal to the tradition of succession and the overall Kingdom.
The Duchy was created in 284 YK, after the War of Succession ended. After the rebel Duke Oscar Felix was killed in battle, the [[Southron Duchy | Southron Duchy]] was split in half and the Duchy of Dawn created for the Yuligan family, as a reward for them having remained loyal to the tradition of succession and the overall Kingdom.


At present, Dawn is still a duchy in name only, as it has suffered the largest brunt of Orc attacks and has lost the most territory and it's ruling family. The Yuligan family had long held the Duchy, but in almost simultaneous losses, King Piotr Yuligan II died the same year as the Doom, and the Yuligan family was killed in an attack on [[Yuligans Keep]] in 6 AD.  
Dawn has suffered the largest brunt of Orc attack, losing all of its territory and its ruling family. The Yuligan family had long held the Duchy, but in almost simultaneous losses, King Piotr Yuligan II died the same year as the Doom, and the Yuligan family was killed in an attack on [[Yuligans Keep]] in 6 AD. Since then, relentless attacks by the [[Orcs]] and [[Goblyns]] have swept over the Duchy. As a result of the leadership vacuum, the [[Duchy of Pisces]] formed in the southern stretch of the Duchy of Dawn, breaking away under the protection of Duchess Caro Childress.  


Since then, towns and cities, including the city of [[Femo]], have fallen to the [[Orcs]] and [[Goblyns]]. The [[Duchy of Pisces]] formed in the southern stretch of the Duchy of Dawn, breaking away under the protection of Duchess Caro Childress. The majority of Dawn is lawless, with only pockets of civilization left around some of the major towns and the two remaining free cities: Ancturin and Reach. Both rely on trade with Elves and the Duchy of Pisces to help stave off the Bestials.
In the Summer of 58AD, the city of [[Reach]] evacuated north to the city of [[Ancturin]]. Towards the end of summer, Ancturin and Reach refugees commandeered all available ships and fled the Duchy, sailing south to the port of [[Amfrey's Point]] in the [[Duchy of Pisces]]. A few other refugees fled east to [[Elven Coastal Lands and Islands‏‎|Elven Lands]]. Dawn is now essentially abandoned and conquered by the Bestials.


The Duchy is framed on the north and west sides by the [[Sithasten Mountains | Sithasten Mountains]]. Its eastern edge is the Reaches Seas and its southern border is currently the Foamflow River. It used to extend all the way south to the seas.
The Duchy is framed on the north and west sides by the [[Sithasten Mountains | Sithasten Mountains]]. Its eastern edge is the Reaches Seas and its southern border is now the Foamflow River. Prior to the formation of the Duchy of Pisces, Dawn extended all the way south to the seas.


Dawn is historically identified as being a sanctuary for runaway slaves from [[The Dark Ones | The Dark Ones]]. [[Ancturin]] is one of the oldest cities, comparable to [[Greyrock]] in age. It was first established by elves and slowly populated by humans as elves moved away.  
Dawn is historically identified as being a sanctuary for runaway slaves from [[The Dark Ones | The Dark Ones]]. [[Ancturin]] is one of the oldest cities, comparable to [[Greyrock]] in age. It was first established by elves and slowly populated by humans as elves moved away.  
[[File:Dawn-Heraldry.png|thumb|200px|Heraldry of the Duchy of Dawn]]


==Major Cities==
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[[Dawns View]] | [[Spirerock]]
[[Dawns View]] | [[Spirerock]]


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Latest revision as of 03:01, 16 June 2018

Duchy of Dawn

Overview

The Duchy of Dawn was created in strife, and it ended its current existence in strife.

The Duchy was created in 284 YK, after the War of Succession ended. After the rebel Duke Oscar Felix was killed in battle, the Southron Duchy was split in half and the Duchy of Dawn created for the Yuligan family, as a reward for them having remained loyal to the tradition of succession and the overall Kingdom.

Dawn has suffered the largest brunt of Orc attack, losing all of its territory and its ruling family. The Yuligan family had long held the Duchy, but in almost simultaneous losses, King Piotr Yuligan II died the same year as the Doom, and the Yuligan family was killed in an attack on Yuligans Keep in 6 AD. Since then, relentless attacks by the Orcs and Goblyns have swept over the Duchy. As a result of the leadership vacuum, the Duchy of Pisces formed in the southern stretch of the Duchy of Dawn, breaking away under the protection of Duchess Caro Childress.

In the Summer of 58AD, the city of Reach evacuated north to the city of Ancturin. Towards the end of summer, Ancturin and Reach refugees commandeered all available ships and fled the Duchy, sailing south to the port of Amfrey's Point in the Duchy of Pisces. A few other refugees fled east to Elven Lands. Dawn is now essentially abandoned and conquered by the Bestials.

The Duchy is framed on the north and west sides by the Sithasten Mountains. Its eastern edge is the Reaches Seas and its southern border is now the Foamflow River. Prior to the formation of the Duchy of Pisces, Dawn extended all the way south to the seas.

Dawn is historically identified as being a sanctuary for runaway slaves from The Dark Ones. Ancturin is one of the oldest cities, comparable to Greyrock in age. It was first established by elves and slowly populated by humans as elves moved away.

Heraldry of the Duchy of Dawn

Major Cities

Femo | Arcturin | Reach

Towns of Note

Ironton | Bruntina | Arindell | Giants Crossing

Military Places of Note

Yuligans Keep

Other Locations

Dawns View | Spirerock