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Nevarren History: The Rise of Brandmark
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In the seed year 614, in a land not far from Oren, was a great mountain. This mountain stood alone and stood strong, unlike the other mountains. Its peak was covered in snow while its base was abundant with nature. For hundreds of years it was undisturbed by people or creatures, but that year a group of humans approached the mountains mighty face. This group settled at the bottom of the mountain and built a small community. These people were had some different features to other humans. Their eyes were not the same colours as normal humans. They ranged from Crimsons and Reds to Purples and Greys. Soon more and more of these people flocked towards the mountain, until the community grew to a humble village. Brandmark was born. :::: For hundreds of years Brandmark lived peacefully and quietly, not attracting any attention. But in the seed year 826 something incredible happened. The leader of teh village Ne'amar, looked into teh distance and saw what he thought was a large bird. But, as it got closer, he realised it was not a bird but a great winged reptile. The creature flew over and around the village, seeming to eye each and everyone carefully. Finally it flew up to the Great Mountain and rested on a large ledge on its face. :: For 10 Years the  Dragon did not disturb the villagers. It would only sit upon the ledge and watch as the people went through their lives. The people of Brandmark dubbed the mountain Dragon's Peak. In the year 836 the Great Dragon flew down off the peak and landed in the town square. The Dragon raised his long neck and arched his wings and spoke in a great and powerful voice, "I am Andoral the Great Dragon of the Silver Fire. I have watched you people for years. I have admired your peacefulness and determination. I have the power to make you a Great Nation that kings from all around will look up to. " And that is exactly what he did. Andoral forged the Stone walls and the iron doors, the weapons and the throne of Brandmark . Over the next 100 years Kings came and went, nations rose and fell, but Andoral remained at Brandmark. :: In the seed year 930 the people of Brandmark began to change. They became arrogant and power hungry, thinking they could take on every challenger because they had Andoral on their side. They even began to worship Andoral as a God. Andoral, being a humble Dragon, did not want to be worhshipped by anyone. So he decided that it was time to leave. But before he did, he had one more task to complete. He left a Descendant in the form of a human, and named him Fen'Harel. Fen'Harel had crimson eyes and was the first in this Dragonborn line. Over the next 30 years, Fen'Harel grew strong and wise, and Brandmark became arrogant and aggressive. (to find out about Fen'Harel read "Fen'Harel: a true hero") :: One day King Ainara of Brandmark challenged the Orc Nation. He believed that they could crush anyone even without Andoral. The two great nations fought for weeks upon the Silent Hills, until finally Brandmark was nearly defeated. They were pushed back all the way to the city and teh orcs sieged it for 50 days and 50 nights. On the 47th day Fen'Harel heard a voice inside his head. It was the Great Dragon Andoral. "There is a tunnel through the Dragon's Peak, lead you people to safety." Fen'Harel gathered his wife and newborn son, and told as many people as he could of his plan. As the remaining people of Brandmark left their beloved City, Fen'Harel looked back, only to witness the Orcs penetration of the mighty walls. They killed  everyone left inside and burnt the city to the ground. :: Now the people of Brandmark are scattered all across Aegis, in hiding, waiting for the right time to rise up once more. They now call themselves Nevarrens and wait for the day when a hero will come and wait for the day when a hero will rise and save them once more.