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[[Category:Dunland History]]
== 3009 ==

''Civil War: The Younger War''

Tensions began to build as the two Chieftains attempted to create their power, which eventually brought on more than simple harsh words or looks. For the first time since the unification of Dunland a Clan feud took place. It started simply, rumoured to be a simple drunken fight, which progressed into weaponry being used to settle the issue. Civil war broke out in Dunland, Wulf and Bear pitting themselves against one another, while Stag remained neutral.

''The Battle of Redvyrne Keep''

Almost immediately organized warfare began. Two forces met near the border of Caerdh and Redvyrne, the Bear led by Dominick the Younger, and Wulf led by Freoborn. The respective Chieftains marched across the field and entered into a long parlay - many thought the pair would end this peacefully. They were sadly mistaken. Each Chieftain returned to their respective warriors and signaled an assault on the other. The battle was short-lived, the Bear warriors driving Wulf back into retreat quickly. As the day dragged on, Wulf was forced to take refuge in the ancient Redvyrne Keep. Elsewhere, there were smaller skirmishes for the next few days, but Freoborn himself called an end to the conflict by surrendering on February 12, 3009.
Dominick the Younger becomes High King

In the aftermath of the Younger War there was once again a High King. Dominick, at the age of 22, and with no further resistance, took the most coveted position in Dunland. The other Chieftains agreed that Dominick would lead the Dunlendings, and that all Clans would bow their head to his rule. Feelings die hard however, even those that have not been fuelled for a long period of time. During the entirety of Dominick the Younger's rule there were hostilities between Bear and Wulf, though the new-found power of the High King seemed to stay any bloodshed. Under a tradition that the Dunlendings could not break, Dominick would only serve as High King for a short period of time, just over four months. Some say he went mad, claiming to actually be Kiern, while others contend there were more devious actions against the High King. Whichever the reason, Dominick left Kierkgard Dun, heading into the wilderness without word.

''Dunland's First Bride of Kiern''

After the Younger War people looked to something else, something more than politics, something divine. Kiern become the focus of attention, not Chieftains or nobles bickering for power. The Priesthood gained much support during the months after the civil war, and with support came those that choose to lead the life of a priest. Near mid-March, the High King proclaimed to have a vision, one that was sent from Kiern himself. The vision stated that the Dunlending god intended to take a bride, who would be shown to all his people. On March 18 of the year 3009 the priesthood proclaimed the first High Priestess or "Arcidelle". Larynn was her name, given the title "The Dove" because of her purity and devoted strength. She soon became a symbol for peace between the clans, and helped dampen the feelings of aggression still left by the Younger War.

''The Plague of the Bear''

The summer months of 3009 brought much sorrow to the Dunlending people. The High King, Dominick, fled from Dunland proper sometime during the end of May, leaving Dunland without a ruler once again. The Chieftains had little time to ascend to the newly vacated throne, as within a few weeks time a great sickness fell over the land. Many Dunlendings died from June until late September when the plague died with its originator. Rumour had it that the sickness had come somewhere from the north, and was carried by a great animal. The animal was given a shape, that shape was of a bear. The warleader Asher, of the Stag Clan, was given the task to hunt down the beast and destroy it. Leading a small company of trackers, warriors, and even priests, Asher made his way north. The party was gone for two months, and by the time they returned the plague had faded from existence. Warleader Asher was proclaimed a hero and his return caused much joy throughout the wounded Dunlending people.

''Rohan's Defeat: Emergence of the Lord-Hunter''

To the south, Rohan stirred. After a series of failed Dunlending raids, Rohan counterattacked by attempting to send several Rohirrim disguised into Dunland proper in order to cause uprisings and sedition amongst the populous. Their attempts were disastrous. Seeing this, the Rohirrim began to remove its spies, but they were too late. Dunlendings began finding these spies and destroying them, in fact, it is rumoured that some were unfairly accused. When Rohan attempted to move into the Gap of Rohan to assist the fleeing Rohirrim spies, they suffered another loss at the hands of Dunland. This time it was in combat. A Dunlending force led by a man simply known as Tet'Nak rode down the fleeing Rohirrim and defeated them on the field of battle. Rohan's loss was significant as several of their war captains were killed. In Dunland, this resulted in Tet'Nak receiving much praise, and soon after he became known as the Lord-Hunter.

''Clan Stag: Asher becomes Chieftain''

By year's end the leadership of Dunland was faltering even further. Not only was there no High King, but the place of Bear Chieftain was vacant as well. The leadership structure was about to change once more. Donovan, Chieftain of Stag, proclaimed his departure from his long-held seat. The Stag Clan was growing in power, its ties to the past and its previous minor role in Dunlending society forgotten. The renowned hero Asher, former warleader under Donovan, took control in his stead. When the year ended, Donovan and his wife, Searonett, had long vanished to live in secrecy. Asher was Chieftain, and clan Stag had made a name for itself as a force to be dealt with.

== 3010 ==

''Rebellion of the Arrow''

The change of the year brought new proclamations from Dunland's spiritual leader, the High Priestess Larynn. With no High King, Larynn had control of the newly formed nation. This was protested by many, not trusting any other besides High King or Chieftain to lead, and the peasant folk began to revolt. Secretly small groups began to band together, and soon consolidated their forces to protest this new rule. Bloody battles began to occur, Dunlendings dying, both rebels and legitimate forces. The end was marked with the Battle of Forthunn. Two nobles destroyed the last remaining rebels, Argyle MacDuff and Draig MacWulf Mor, from Stag and Wulf clans respectively. All was not well, however, as in Kierkgard Dun the High Priestess was found murdered. Alongside her dead body was the noted leader of the rebellion Wulfhere, whom seemed to have fallen to a self-inflicted wound.

''Beware the Iron Gates!''

Dunland's recent past, rebellion, disease, and lack of leadership could have all attributed to it. The Thieves Quarter, as it was called, had been in Kierkgard Dun for decades, but it was considered only a place where the poor and rabble of society made their home. Surely, never had it been considered a 'force'. Yet, around this time, it became just that. It began to rain terror upon the populace of Kierkgard Dun, and Dunland. This shown by the assassination of Chieftain Asher's trusted noble, Wallace. A man of ill temper, and questionable practices, he was killed along the roadside leading to Kierkgard Dun. A letter, attached with a dagger to the man's chest, read, 'Beware the Iron Gates.' There began the legend and rumour of the darkest place within all of Dunland.

== 3011 ==

''The Witch-Hunt''

The rise of the Thieves Quarter brought many Dunlendings to new heights of suspicion. Foreigners and other outcasts were treated harshly at this time, and many were falsely accused. One such figure was called Caermin, self-proclaimed Dunlending, living under the confines of Isengard. Many did not receive him kindly, but others accepted the man. It did not take long for the man to raise the ire of the person known as Tet'Nak, however. It was rumoured that there was a bounty placed upon Caermin's head, as Tet'Nak was known as a man of low morals, but vested interest in Dunland's future. Over the early months of 3011, Tet'Nak sought out Caermin, and on February 8th Caermin was beheaded by the bounty hunter. The Lord-Hunter, Tet'Nak, returned to Dunland. Upon his arrival, he was given a hero's welcome by his Clan, Clan Stag, and particularly Giric dan Marsanta, an up and coming noble under Chieftain Asher.

''Isengard's Alliance''

Rohan, in the south, became active again. Patrolling the Gap of Rohan often, the Dunlendings sought to destroy the Rohan incursion into the disputed territory. The Dunlendings, seriously outmatched in training and armaments, lost several decisive battles. The time came for an alliance however, one with neighbouring Isengard, which was populated by many people of Dunlending stock. This alliance was procured by an unlikely person - the gravedigger of Kierkgard Dun, a man known as Vardaen, brought metal weapons and armour for the Dunlendings to use. This led to the Dunlendings being able to push the patrols back into Rohan, and the previously outmatched Dunlendings subsequently won several other battles.

Dunland's history 3009-3011 - Revision history

Keldean at 07:23, 20 January 2009