“My Lord, It is an honor and a privilege to serve under your just and wise rule. I have prepared a lesson on the history of Rohrmarch for your needs. Remember my lord about the cycles we Rohr’s so much believe in, the past mirrors the future. I see that the Queen is here as well. That is good for a monarch to want to refresh herself on the wondrous history of our nation. What sire? Oh, begin, yes begin, should I start here? No, that is not necessary to know that, maybe here, no,no,no. What sire? Oh, yes from the beginning.....

“The land that we know as the proud nation of Rohrmarch was once part of the Elven nation known as Coullabhie and apart of the great forest known as the Coulladraight. The elves reigned supreme here, unlike other lands from what we know of the elves mysterious past. During what the elves refer to as the Great Uprising, others the Humanoid Wars, the elves under an unknown ruler managed to force all other races of Rohrmarch out of the Coulladraight. The dwarves were forced back to Baruk-Azhik which closed itself to the world, the kobolds and gnomes were forced underground in what is now the present counties of Edel and Werthangen, and the gnolls, trolls, and orges were pushed into the Iron Peaks or the Visccitude Mountains. So did the elves rein until the coming of the Anuireans, but that is much later.”

“Approximately to our best efforts the first Brecht explorers started exploring for a new home to separate them from the evil of the followers of the Shadow around -1773 MR. The Flight of the Shadow as it was called marked to expansion of our ancestors to the land of Cerilia. Over the following centuries four different waves of Brecht settlers came seeking freedom from the Shadow’s minions. These Brechts fought weather, monsters, the Andu, and the Rjuvik to arrive in the region surrounding the Great Bay with each wave settling in a different area. None of these Brecht ever made it to the land to be known as Rohrmarch as these Brechts feared the elves and shunned the forest to stay near the coast. Thus there was harmony.”

“It is known though, that portions of Rohrmarch were being settled at this time by the people only known as the Irboudan tribesman (-1078). A nomadic race, these warriors formed and empire over the lands known today as Sendoure, Zikala, Binsada, and the western province of Rohrmarch known as Nunkappel and Alklund (-1078). Their empire was short-lived though as by -983 Khinasi clans had replaced and absorbed the Irboudan tribesman and the border of the empire retreated from Rohrmarch to Sendoure ending human involvement in Rohrmarch for the time being.”

“But all was not to stay in harmony, by -975 MR the opening of the War of the Shadow had begun. The third wave of Brecht colonization, which had strengthen the Muden area, ended with the War of Shadow. Most Brechts fought under Anuirean or Basarji banners rather than their own Brecht countries. An exception of this was Muden which fielded its own navy and warriors. The Brecht warships help to turn the tide against the Vos raiders. The Great Bay region managed to hold firm against invasion with the powers of Massenmarch, Kiergard, Danigau, and Muden. In - 973 MR the event that would change our world occurred, Battle of Mount Deismaar. There the forces of good defeated the forces of evil, but not without high cost. The noble race known as the Masetians were all but exterminated, the gods destroyed themselves to stop their evil brother and in the process infused nobles with their power as well as forming new gods to take their place, and the world would never be the same. But had the battle of Deismaar not occurred then neither would our glorious nation of Rohrmarch. For after the Battle of Deismaar a Brecht Captain from Muden named Bram Rohr and one of the few remaining Masetian survivors banded together to try to make the journey back to their lands in the chaos that followed the Battle of Deismaar.”

“The Brecht were led by Captain Bram Rohr, a minor noble from Muden and commander of 3 roundships of Muden while the Masetians are led by Cidro Sinapom and had five galleys. Deciding upon a easterly route the Masetian captain put aground for supplies at the mouth of the Khurinlach in the present day province of Nunkappel. There the Masetians found the Brechts who had camped on their way back to Muden for supplies. Realizing that both of their respective peoples were weary of journey and battle the two leaders decided to stay at this site for the winter, cooperating with the Khinasi in the neighboring lands (Alklund and the Barniere), most especially the Order of the Sun. Here they decided would be a good place to form a land of their own. (-963 MR) The soldiers of Rohr named the country Rohrmarch after Rohr’s “march” to get there. Soon, the warriors brought their families to their new land and other refugees swelled their ranks as the settlement became known as Kiedel, Masetian for peace. Bram Rohr married Alena, daughter of Cidro uniting the two cultures into one. Unfortunately, Bram’s brother, Urban, deeply loved Alena, who did not love him back, and assassinated Bram on his wedding night. Urban then took command of the settlement with his faction of degenerates and ruled very, very poorly, often having conflicts with the Khinasi. (-9??).”

“With the formation of the empire of Anuire by Roele and its agressive expansion, plus the tyrannical rule of Urban Rohr, most of the Masetians and a few Brechts decided to leave Rohrmarch in what is termed the exodus to parts unknown. Cidro and a few hundred decided to stay but the majority decide to leave with Antano Sinapom as the leader (-963 to -933). Unfortunately for the remaining Rohr’s, Antano took much of the Rohrmarch colonies navy with him. Soon after this the settlers had their first skirmish with the elves of Coullabhie over logging for the settlement. Cooler heads prevailed, and the elves did not destroy the settlers. A truce was set up between the Elves and the Rohr’s.”

“Unfortunately, peace was not to last as Rohrmarch was soon invaded by the forces of Roele in -938 MR. The settlers battled valiantly with the Khinasi against the oncoming horde of Anuireans but could not deal with both a land and sea invasion with the loss of their navy in the exodus. Finally, at the first battle of Kiedel, Urban Rohr lost his life to Roele himself thus forcing the Rohr’s under Bremn Edel to surrender after a month long seige of the city (-938). The Anuirean noble, Ansen Magievoir was appointed as first Viscount of the conquered land of Rohrmarch.”

“Are you still with me my lord, uhuh, good, lets continue.” The Black Knight -928 to -920 “Ansen Magievoir was a cruel and evil overseer. He subjugated the Khinasi to the east and west, pushed the Rohr’s borders into the lands claimed by the elves, he often went on “hunts” at which time he would rape any woman he came upon, pitted unarmed men against beasts and lived in extravagance while the peasants suffered. The Rohr’s suffered under his rule as they have no other time except the during the reign of the Mad Modred. Thus, many heroes, Brecht, Masetium, and Khinasi surfaced to battle the tyranny of Ansen. The most prominent was the legend of the Black Knight, a Brecht warrior clad in black armor who would fight the efforts of Viscount Ansen to subjugate the people of Rohrmarch. Viscount Ansen was eventually killed by the Black Knight in personal combat in Kiedel. Eventually, evidence of Viscount Ansen’s crimes against the Rohr’s was brought before Roele by Baron Gregor Edel, a brecht noble of Rohrmarch. Viscount Raenwe, a fair and just man was appointed to overlord Rohrmarch by Roele.”

The Overlords “To our blessing, Viscount Raenwe Rendette was one of the foremost of the Anuirean overlords in promoting Brecht participation in the government of the Anuirean Empire and their own. Much of the grievances of the past. Upon his death, Hadrien Broderick, was appointed Viscount of Rohrmarch. Broderick was soon given the task by Emperior Roele to pacify the Gnolls and other monsters harrowing the supply lines crossing the Iron Peak mountains in the land known currently as the Chimaeron. After a few minor skirmishes the forces led by Broderick were forced to retreat back to Kiedel. Seizing this opportunity, the Gnolls from the Iron Peaks went on the offensive and invaded Rohrmarch proper. A combined force of Brecht, Khinasi, and Anuireans were led by Viscount Hadrien against the invading force after the Gnolls had raided both Friedlund, and Nunkappel. After many campaigns, known simply as the Gnoll Wars, the Gnolls were nearly exterminated in the Iron Peaks by the forces of led by the Viscount Hadrien but not before he died in the Battle of Rockhedge in Osternord. Viscount Aern Rurkre was appointed to head Rohrmarch after the death of Broderick. His rule was particuly uneventful as he was more of a bureaucrat than a general, and not a very dedicated one at that. Under his rule Brechts attained positions in council to the point that they truly ran the country from behind the scenes.”

“With the death of Viscount Aern, Renier Rendette was appointed to head Rohrmarch, his being Aern’s chamberlain. Renier Rendette first the half Brecht/Anuirean leader of Rohrmarch since its conquest. The city of Rohkirel founded by Viscount Renier as new capital of Rohrmarch, replacing the old Brecht capital of Kiedel, as Rendette was displeased with the conditions that the marshlike Kiedel displayed in the summer months. Many great projects were started under Rendette’s rule such as Kiedel’s City Wall, Rohkiel’s Castle, and the Castle Redwing in Osternord. Viscount Renier also appointed the first all Brecht advisory council, displacing many Anuirean families from positions of power. Viscount Renier also formed the Order of the Loyal Knights of Rohr, an order composed of Brecht, Khinasi, and Anuirean Nobles and Warriors. In -728, Viscount Renier forces Binsadan raiders from the province of Alklund, after a series of devastating raids. In -720, Viscount Renier died of an assassination attempt after accomplishing more than any other ruler before him. Henri Verdidier, an Anuirean was appointed as his replacement by Anuirean Nobles in the Imperial Government. In, -658 Viscount Henri died and Viscount Jacque Saluette was appointed to head the Rohrs. In -602 Viscount Jacque died and was replaced by Viscount Hadrien Kenton. Under Hadrien’s rule the Orge Wars (-538 to -526) took place. The forces of Rohrmarch were forced to battle Orges and Trolls entering Rohrmarch from the Visscitude Mountains. With the death of Viscount Jacques in , and the appointment of Viscount Broderick Hartbel to head the Rohrs, a series of average rulers ascended the Grey Throne. In -482, Viscount Jacques is replaced by Viscount Nolan Norson after Jacques is unable to satisfy his Anuirean nobles. In -456 with the death of Viscount Nolan, Viscount Jacque Fainwright is appointed to head Rohrs. In -403 with the death of Viscount Jacque, Viscount Monette Saluette is appointed to head Rohrs. Saluette is given the orders from the emperior to push the elves out of the Coulladraight to force a access line from Rohrmarch to the Brecht nations of the North. The so-called War of the Forest (-396 to -224) began in Rohrmarch. Over the next 176 years, land would be lost by the elves and lost by the Anuireans in over a hundred separate skirmishes. Initially the Elves held their own but were pushed back from provinces of Edel, Werthangen, and Boerenbach by Imperial Armies led by the fabled Anuirean General Claudis, who personally despised the war. In -368, Viscount Monette and General Claudis lost their lives in the province of Boerenbach at the hand of the Sayers magics with over 2/3 of their forces. Viscount Cossine is appointed to head Rohrs and the remnants of the anti-elven army. Though fighting continued over the next 150 years neither side gained ground and the border was eventually ascribed to the eastern side of Boerenbach.”

“For the remainder of the Anuirean Occupation, the Viscounts of Rohrmarch ruled uneventfully other than the skirmishes with the elves. In -188 The First full Brecht Viscount ascended the rulership after the death of Viscount Chatouson, Viscount Everard Oden. An invasion by the Vampire is halted at Nolook Pass in Edel, with solely Rohr forces, no imperial aid. For this action Rohrmarch was granted a barony by the crown and given to Derrick Oden, brother to Viscount Everard Oden who died in the Battle of Nolook Pass at the hands of the Vampire. With the death of Derrick Oden in -18 MR, Adler Oden becomes the second Baron of Rohrmarch.”

The Country of Rohrmarch

“With the waning of the empire, no imperial support, the Anuirean generals and warlords raiding of the lands in the name of the “empire”, it was voted to declare Rohrmarch free and independent by the Brecht nobles, Khinasi nobles, and most Anuirean nobles in the Covenant of the Snow, after a major battle against the evil Warlord Maximus the Terrible. Alder Oden was crowned our first king since Bram Rohr by the assembled nobles (9 MR), but in all truth my lord, he welded little actual power. Instead the barons held the power in their palms. Some historians to this day cannot see how the Anuirean, Khinasi, and Brecht nobles did come together in unity, but I digress. In 12 MR, King Alder and his barons repulsed a Imperial force sent to make the rebellious young nation bend knee to again to the crown at the Battle of Redwing Castle in Osternord. In 40 MR, King Alder I died and King Alder II was coronated. Unfortunately, only 13 years later in 53 MR, King Alder II and his queen were at the hands of the Vampire in the Royal Castle in Rohkiel. Alder II ‘s daughter, Princess Adriana became first ruling Queen of Rohrmarch. Subsequently, Osternord was invaded and occupied by the Vampire three months following the coronation of the Queen at the age of 14. Queen Ariana Oden, in desperation married Baronet Pieter Edel. Consort Edel, a most able military man forced the Vampires forces out of Osternord, with much loss. Soon, construction of a new Redwing Castle was started after the Vampire destroyed the first. Lycanthrope Wars in Rohrmarch begin as in revenge for his defeat the Vampire used dark magic to infect many with the disease of lycanthropy and send them into Werthangen, Osternord, Edel, and Boerenbach. The Day of the Stake, Night of the Sword by Princess Adriana was her response when the amassed armies of both the soldiers and peasants of Rohrmarch led by the Stormlord Seerbrands, cleared the provinces of Rohrmarch by force, resulting in the removal of lycanthrope’s and undead in northern Rohrmarch. The Queen and her Consort used their influence with the masses to force the Barons to acknowledge the Grey Throne as the supreme power in the land. Unfortunately all must come to an end in the great cycle and in 118 MR, Oueen Adriana dies of a natural death. The entire land of Rohrmarch mourned her death for years to come. Her son, Henri became King Henri I.”

The Brecht League

“In 163 MR, the Brecht League was founded. This was one of the greatest debacles in all the history of Cerilia. All the major realms are represented, including Rohrmarch, though Muden contributes only naval forces. Against the wishes of her father, Princess Moriana led the contingent of Rohrmarch’s forces. Princess Moriana was an excellent leader, her personal leadership resulted in the Brecht’s winning many battles, but unfortunately she was expressed her opinions without constraint. This was to be her undoing. In 164 MR, the Brecht “exploration army” moved into “unoccupied” lands to the east. Princess Moriana showed herself an able leader by leading the armies onto the field itself. When conflicts with Vos tribes began, Princess Moriana was one of the few to suggest truces and alliances with the independent tribes of the Vos to force them against the others. Unfortunately, the overall commanders, the King of Kiergard and Baron of Massenmarch did not hear her ideas out, her remarks to the King of Kiergard helped Tsarevic Zariyatam at the Battle of Ladan by causing strife in the League. If they had events might have taken place differently. In 167 MR, Tsarevic Basil Zariyatam united the Vos tribes and massacred the Brecht League at the Battle of Lake Ladan. Princess Morniana while trying to organize her forces into a defensive stance, died at the Battle of Lake Ladan with a sizable portion of Rohrmarch’s forces and most of its promising young nobles. The remaining Brecht forces fled north and west, strengthening Muden and Grevesmuhl. With the death of the Princess, the son of Henri and the brother of Princess Morniana, Gunter becomes King of Rohrmarch upon the death of King Henri I.”

The Evil One

“In 234 MR, King Gunter I died a mysterious death and was replaced by his cousin, King Modred I, known to be one of the most incompetent monarchs in the history of Cerilia. King Modred afraid for his power ripped lands away from long established families and gave them to his henchmen and mercenaries. Modred managed to bankrupt the treasury on idiotic monuments to himself. The only saving grace was that he did found the King’s College even if it was just another way to applaud himself. Modred was planning on invading the Vampires domain when he mysteriously died. In 299 MR, the youngest son of King Modred, Modred II became King of Rohrmarch, after killing off his other siblings except for his younger sisters. A slightly better ruler than his father, he continued many of his fathers inept policies but primarily allowed others to rule his realm as he practiced debaucheries of the highest sort in the Royal Castle’s walls. It was often said that would take harlots on the Grey Throne upon which you sit my lord while he conducted his business of the realm with his council. Due to Modred I’s angering of the Vampire and Modred II’s lack of military preparedness, a second Lythancope wars was unleashed by the Vampire in Rohrmarch. In 347 MR, Jarod I, Modred’s illegitimate son by his sister became King of Rohrmarch with the help of his childhood friend Derici Edel. In 361 MR, the Second Lythancope war was ended with the Night of Blood in Werthangen led by Prince Britter, son of Jarod I. After, the death of Prince Britter by the hand of assassins. Princess Cassiope became Queen of Rohrmarch upon death of King Jarod I.”

Guild Wars

“Next, is the period of Rohrmarch history known as the Guild Wars. No actual physical battles were fought but Queen Cassiope was controlled by the guilders of Rohrmarch due to her excessive expenses. In 415, Prince Rudolph became King of Rohrmarch upon the forced abdication of Cassiope. Rudolph further allows the guilds to gain control. In 447 MR, Prince Axel, son of Rudolph, becomes King of Rohrmarch and begins to decrease the guilds power. In 451 MR, the birth of Prince Wilheim was a happy event in the land of Rohrmarch. This was soon followed by the birth of Prince Alaric in 457 MR. Upon the coronation of King Wilheim I, the power of the guilds immediately began to decline. By 432 MR, the end of the Guild Wars was at hand with Wilheim and the Barons cracking down on the guilds. Prince Alaric decides to become a ranger in Boerenbach.”

Pirate Wars

“Often times in the history of Rohrmarch the coast of Nunkappel and shipping in general was besieged by pirates from the Chimaeron and beyond. This was escalated in the period of 484-498 MR with the appearance of a Pirate “King” in Mhowe, by the name of Jerric Bloodeye Tenison. In 498 MR, Pirate King Tenison was killed by King Wilheim in the battle of Kiedel. During Wilheim’s reign formal alliances with the Coerany’s and Aerenwae were formed. Unfortunately, as is the history of Rohrmarch, all could not last. In 514 MR, the Boar of Thuringode was sighted. Also, a 50 day war between Rohrmarch and Coullahbie began over guild logging. This was ended in formation of distinct boundaries. To further help matters and ease tensions, Alaric the Kings brother, formed the group known as the Brothers of the Forest, a group of rangers in Boerenbach. During this time the Boar of Thurgoade ravaged the northern provinces of Rohrmarch as did the cloud known as the Apocalypse. King Wilheim led a hunt after the boar in 540 MR which resulted in the death of King Wilheim at the tusks of The Boar of Thuringoade.”

Civil War

“ From this point the shadow of darkness was cast over Rohrmarch. Froderick Frosstein, the old head advisor to King Wilheim was assassinated. Rumors suggest to this day of Warkinde’s involvement due to his appointment by the Prince to chief of his council soon afterward. The young Prince began bullying his Baron’s to recognize his right to the throne. The Wulfs of Werthangen and the Osternords of Osternord recognized his claim to the throne as they were loyal followers of the religion of Kirche. The followers of Haelyn’s Warriors in the south demanded the removal of Warkinde before bending knee to Oden. Prince Oden, young and rash, seized the sons of Edel and squired them at the Rohkiel and sent troops into Friedlund to quell Duke Frieder. Alaric heard of this and came forward to the young Prince to try to persuade him different. The young prince, upon the advice of Warkinde, declared Alaric a traitor to the realm. Alaric managed to rescue the sons of Count Edel and escaped to Nunkappel. There the Duke of Frieder, he Count of Edel, the Count of Alklund, the Baron of Nunkappel, and Delma Fussen, high priestess of Haelyn’s Warriors declared Alaric the one true King of Rohrmarch. From that point on the Civil War that ravaged our nation for so long began. The armies of both were fairly evenly matched. On Oden’s side was the Stormlord Seerbrands, most of the Anuirean nobles, and most of the Royal Knights of Rohrmarch who guarded the Royal Heir, Wolfgang Oden. On Alaric’s side were most of the Brecht and Khinasi nobles, most of the Rohrmarch army, and the Haelyn’s Warriors. While Oden had the more powerful army, Alaric had the better position and was a better tactician. It did not help Oden’s cause either that Warkinde annually started disastrous campaigns into Kiergard. At the recent battle of Friedhaven both Oden and Alaric were killed in battle. As his heir you must reunify the country. Here as it stands now, only with your leadership will the Civil War be ended.