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| ====== Aylis family ====== | ====== Aylis family ====== | ||
| - | The **Aylis family** /'aɪlis/ was a clan which founded [[loodon_empire|Loodon]] and ruled the country for nearly 70 years. | + | **Aylis family** was a clan which founded [[loodon_empire|Loodon]] and ruled the country for nearly 70 years. |
| ===== Jani and Vantral ===== | ===== Jani and Vantral ===== | ||
| - | Mother and son, Jani /'dʒæniː/ and Vantral /'vʌntrʌl/ managed a cooperative in the beginning of the 20th century SR. The cooperative declared the mouth of the Loodon river to be their property and began to tax anyone who needed access to the water. By 1910 SR several towns have formed around the river and Jani Aylis assumed the role of “chief organizer”. | + | Mother and son, Jani and Vantral managed a cooperative in the beginning of the 20th century SR. The cooperative declared the mouth of the Loodon river to be their property and began to tax anyone who needed access to the water. By 1910 SR several towns have formed around the river and Jani Aylis assumed the role of “chief organizer”. |
| In 1917 she orchestrated a conquest down the Loodon river, in order to secure the watercourse and claim the whole of it as cooperative's property. The army consisted of several thousand men and was commanded by Jani's son, Vantral. For a long time they encountered only small villages, all of which immediately agreed to submit to the collective. Instead of following the Loodon river proper, as soon as they reached the tributary called Tlax, Vantral led his troops towards the city of Tlax. | In 1917 she orchestrated a conquest down the Loodon river, in order to secure the watercourse and claim the whole of it as cooperative's property. The army consisted of several thousand men and was commanded by Jani's son, Vantral. For a long time they encountered only small villages, all of which immediately agreed to submit to the collective. Instead of following the Loodon river proper, as soon as they reached the tributary called Tlax, Vantral led his troops towards the city of Tlax. | ||
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| Meanwhile, Kandisis suffered an unexpected and decisive defeat at the hands of one of the Teamatian chiefdoms and came back with a weakened army. Greeted by closed gates and a barrage of arrows, Kandisis set up a siege, but faced a problem with morale: the unexpected defeat that brought no riches and now the poorly timed and humiliating loss of Tlax destroyed his troops' trust in his ability to restore his fortunes. Kandisis, known for his arrogance and dismissive attitude, did not seem to think that this was a serious problem and was reported to be looking forward to getting into the city and butchering the loodonians. But as the siege went into its second week, many of his soldiers began to leave, fearing that simply getting Tlax back is unlikely to make them wealthy, and that they might be spending their time searching for better opportunities. By the end of the second week the siege fell apart and Vantral proclaimed himself leader of the whole of Tlax river. He then led a skirmish against the little amount of forces of Kandisis that were still stationed under Tlax and managed to make them flee, killing several dozen people while suffering no casualties. | Meanwhile, Kandisis suffered an unexpected and decisive defeat at the hands of one of the Teamatian chiefdoms and came back with a weakened army. Greeted by closed gates and a barrage of arrows, Kandisis set up a siege, but faced a problem with morale: the unexpected defeat that brought no riches and now the poorly timed and humiliating loss of Tlax destroyed his troops' trust in his ability to restore his fortunes. Kandisis, known for his arrogance and dismissive attitude, did not seem to think that this was a serious problem and was reported to be looking forward to getting into the city and butchering the loodonians. But as the siege went into its second week, many of his soldiers began to leave, fearing that simply getting Tlax back is unlikely to make them wealthy, and that they might be spending their time searching for better opportunities. By the end of the second week the siege fell apart and Vantral proclaimed himself leader of the whole of Tlax river. He then led a skirmish against the little amount of forces of Kandisis that were still stationed under Tlax and managed to make them flee, killing several dozen people while suffering no casualties. | ||
| - | By this time Jani was already on her way to Tlax, but Vantral, having tasted power, had secretly sent several trusted men to ambush his mother's party. She and her escorts were murdered on their approach to Tlax. This was concealed from the rest of the loodonians, and instead Vantral said that this was done by the inhabitants of the town of Nator, a wealthy location at the headwaters of Loodon. Vantral then led his troops towards Nator, but this time was not as lucky and was hit back by Nator's infantry, forcing him to retreat. He then returned to Tlax. | + | By this time Jani was already on her way to Tlax, but Vantral, having tasted power, had secretly sent several trusted men to ambush his mother's party. She and her escorts were murdered on their approach to Tlax. This was concealed from the rest of loodonians, and instead Vantral said that this was done by the inhabitants of the town of Nator, a wealthy location at the headwaters of Loodon. Vantral then led his troops towards Nator, but this time was not as lucky and was hit back by Nator's infantry, forcing him to retreat. He then returned to Tlax. |
| ===== Vantral ===== | ===== Vantral ===== | ||
| - | In spite of the embarrassing Nator escapade, Vantral was greeted by the cooperative as a hero, viewed as a leader willing to defend his people against all odds. Although Nator was undefeated, Vantral again proclaimed Loodon to be the sole property of the cooperative and established the Loodon Cooperative, which very quickly became known as simply Loodon. | + | In spite of this embarrassing escapade, Vantral was greeted by the cooperative as a hero, viewed as a leader willing to defend his people against all odds. Although Nator was undefeated, Vantral again proclaimed Loodon to be the sole property of the cooperative and established the Loodon Cooperative, which very quickly became known as simply Loodon. |
| Paranoid that someone might capture Tlax the same way as he did, Vantral assumed a defense strategy and maintained it throughout the rest of his life: he continued to grow and train his army, but always found ways to postpone or cancel campaigns. Although he often spoke of a campaign to defeat Nator, in reality his own raid on Nator turned out to be the last time he set foot outside of Tlax. Nevertheless, he was continued to be called the Great General for the rest of his life and was said to have enjoyed it. | Paranoid that someone might capture Tlax the same way as he did, Vantral assumed a defense strategy and maintained it throughout the rest of his life: he continued to grow and train his army, but always found ways to postpone or cancel campaigns. Although he often spoke of a campaign to defeat Nator, in reality his own raid on Nator turned out to be the last time he set foot outside of Tlax. Nevertheless, he was continued to be called the Great General for the rest of his life and was said to have enjoyed it. | ||
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| ===== Tavol ===== | ===== Tavol ===== | ||
| - | Tavol /tʌ'vɔːl/ was born somewhere in 1915-1920 SR. He became involved with Vantral's shady business from the young age and eventually became the chief of the assassins squad. | + | Tavol was born somewhere in 1915-1920 SR. He became involved with Vantral's shady business from the young age and eventually became the chief of the assassins squad. |
| It turned out that the assassins had developed something akin to a religious cult, worshiping what they called the Gods of Mercy and considering themselves to be fulfilling the will of said gods. Tavol became a devotee of the cult, but as he was not just a mere assassin, but the brother of the ruler of Tlax, he began to be treated as a seer by other assassins, which gave him the opportunity to shape the cult. When Vantral ordered the murder of a wealthy merchant by the name of Dirdan Miln, it turned out that Tavol was in a relationship with her daughter. He asked Vantral to forgo the killing, but Vantral dismissed Tavol and pressed him to proceed. When Tavol pleaded with him again, Vantral dismissed Tavol from the position of the chief of assassins, assumed the role and went through with the murder of Dirdan himself. Tavol then persuaded the assassins that Vantral went against the will of the Gods of Mercy and they retaliated by murdering Vantral. | It turned out that the assassins had developed something akin to a religious cult, worshiping what they called the Gods of Mercy and considering themselves to be fulfilling the will of said gods. Tavol became a devotee of the cult, but as he was not just a mere assassin, but the brother of the ruler of Tlax, he began to be treated as a seer by other assassins, which gave him the opportunity to shape the cult. When Vantral ordered the murder of a wealthy merchant by the name of Dirdan Miln, it turned out that Tavol was in a relationship with her daughter. He asked Vantral to forgo the killing, but Vantral dismissed Tavol and pressed him to proceed. When Tavol pleaded with him again, Vantral dismissed Tavol from the position of the chief of assassins, assumed the role and went through with the murder of Dirdan himself. Tavol then persuaded the assassins that Vantral went against the will of the Gods of Mercy and they retaliated by murdering Vantral. | ||
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| Immediately after the battle of Nator, Tavol set on a campaign to the east, to the city of Delbar with which Vantral had a lot of dealings. | Immediately after the battle of Nator, Tavol set on a campaign to the east, to the city of Delbar with which Vantral had a lot of dealings. | ||
| - | Delbar was situated on the banks of the Taverda river and ruled by the powerful Overpol clan. They were supported by a superhero warrior, [[Earmont Overpol]], who was the leader of the family at the time. Throughout most of the 20th century SR Earmont dominated his region and was slowly expanding what was known as the Overpol Expanse. Similar to Loodon's approach, Earmont subjugated the population along the banks of Taverda. He had a good relationship with Vantral and considered him an ally, eyeing Tarnaria and the southern Teamatian chiefdoms as targets for his subsequent campaigns. | + | Delbar was situated on the banks of the Taverda river and ruled by the powerful Overpol clan. They were supported by a superhero warrior, [[Earmont Overpol]], who was the father of the family and had established the clan to begin with. Throughout most of the 20th century SR Earmont dominated his region and was slowly expanding what was known as the Overpol Expanse. Similar to Loodon's approach, Earmont subjugated the population along the banks of Taverda. He had a good relationship with Vantral and considered him an ally, eyeing Tarnaria and the southern Teamatian chiefdoms as targets for his subsequent campaigns. |
| - | Known to be invulnerable in combat, in reality Earmont's ability was a closely guarded secret. Vantral was one of the people who knew the secret and confided this information to his squad of assassins. Therefore, Tavol knew that Earmont had the ability to teleport to any location and two seconds later return back to his original spot. This way he was winning key battles and overthrowing whole clans, by killing their rulers, generals and commanders, and inciting fear. A whole army of spies worked for him, who would enter a city long before the campaign and begin spreading rumors about prophecies, according to which the new age is coming and that it will be marked by sudden deaths of those in power. And as Earmont's army would be approaching, Earmont would sneak into the city with the help of his spies and murder key people. | + | Known to be invulnerable in combat, in reality Earmont's ability was a closely guarded secret. Vantral was one of the people who knew the secret and confided this information to his secret squad of assassins. Therefore, Tavol knew that Earmont had the ability to teleport to any location and two seconds later return back to his original location. This way he was winning key battles and overthrowing whole clans, by killing their rulers, generals and commanders, and inciting fear. A whole army of spies worked for him, who would enter a city long before the campaign and begin spreading rumors about prophecies, according to which the new age is coming and that it will be marked by sudden deaths of those in power. And as Earmont's army would be approaching, Earmont would sneak into the city with the help of his spies and murder key people. |
| Earmont would use his ability during battle as well, finding an opportunity to teleport close to a general, a king or a superhero warrior and stab them, undetected in all the action. | Earmont would use his ability during battle as well, finding an opportunity to teleport close to a general, a king or a superhero warrior and stab them, undetected in all the action. | ||
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| Delbar was considered to be the capital of the Overpol Expanse, and, having entered the city, Tavol proclaimed all of the Expanse to now be Loodon territory, and then proceeded to burn the city to the ground. | Delbar was considered to be the capital of the Overpol Expanse, and, having entered the city, Tavol proclaimed all of the Expanse to now be Loodon territory, and then proceeded to burn the city to the ground. | ||
| - | He then crossed the Taverda river and approached Dav, which was ruled by Earmont's daughter, Line Overpol. The news had already reached her, but in a surprising move she opened city gates and welcomed Tavol, acknowledging him as the ruler of the land. Several of her generals had planned a coup together with her, but she betrayed them at the last minute to Tavol, and they were executed. Tavol became infatuated with Line and they married the same month, with her taking Tavol's last name Aylis. | + | He then crossed the Taverda river and approached Dav, which was ruled by Earmont's daughter, Line Overpol. The news had already reached her, but in a surprising move she opened city gates and welcomed Tavol, acknowledging him as the ruler of the land. Several of her generals planed a coup together with her, but she betrayed them at the last minute to Tavol, and they were executed. Tavol became infatuated with Line and they married the same month, with her taking Tavol's last name Aylis. |
| - | News about Line's behavior, which was largely considered treacherous, swept the Overpol Expanse and led to most cities submitting to Tavol and the Overpol Expanse ceasing to exist. The fortified city of Noral was the only major city which ignored Tavol's claim to power, since it was also not a part of the Overpol Expanse. | + | News about Line's behavior, which was largely considered treacherous, swept the Overpol Expanse and led to most cities submitting to Tavol and the Overpol Expanse ceasing to exist. The fortified city of Noral was the only major city which ignored Tavol's claim to power. |
| - | In 1941 SR Tavol and Line led a campaign to Noral. In spite of heavy losses, they were able to defeat Noral's army, and then executed all of its generals and city's governor Tol Treen, who was a close friend to Earmont Overpol. The fortress of Noral was left in ruins and was rebuilt only a century later. | + | In 1941 Tavol and Line led the campaign to Noral. In spite of heavy losses, they were able to defeat Noral's army, and then executed all of its general and city's governor Tol Treen, who was a close friend to Earmont Overpol. Noral was left in ruins and was rebuilt only a century later. |
| This turned out to be the last of Tavol's military campaign. He began to view himself as the greatest conqueror in the history of mankind and it is at this time that his personality began to change from an organized and focused leader to an erratic character, overwhelmed by power and wealth. He also began to focus heavily on establishing the religion of Gods of Mercy. | This turned out to be the last of Tavol's military campaign. He began to view himself as the greatest conqueror in the history of mankind and it is at this time that his personality began to change from an organized and focused leader to an erratic character, overwhelmed by power and wealth. He also began to focus heavily on establishing the religion of Gods of Mercy. | ||
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| Line Aylis grew impatient as well, as she seemed to have expected a glorious life full of conquest. Instead, her existence was reduced to week-long feasts and travel between Dav and Tlax. Tavol was also too focused on his religion and began to distance himself from her, frequently leaving to Tlax or Dav without her. | Line Aylis grew impatient as well, as she seemed to have expected a glorious life full of conquest. Instead, her existence was reduced to week-long feasts and travel between Dav and Tlax. Tavol was also too focused on his religion and began to distance himself from her, frequently leaving to Tlax or Dav without her. | ||
| - | In 1947 SR Line conspired with the tlaxian faction to overtake power, and when one day Tavol came back to Tlax from his usual stay at Dav, Line's guards beheaded Tavol in his sleep, killing him in the same manner as he killed his older brother, Vantral. Several of Tavol's older companions from the original group of Vantral's assassins who held positions in the Tlax Chamber had been murdered with their families, to prevent the threat of familial revenge. | + | In 1947 SR Aylis had conspired with the tlaxian faction to overtake power, and when one day Tavol came back to Tlax from his usual stay at Dav, Line's guards beheaded Tavol in his sleep, killing him just like he killed his older brother, Vantral. Several of Tavol's older companions from the original group of Vantral's assassins who held positions in the Tlax Chamber have also been murdered, along with their families to prevent the danger of familial revenge. |
| ===== Line ===== | ===== Line ===== | ||
| - | Having assumed power, Line /'laɪne/ Aylis immediately set up high taxes for all the cities of the former Overpol Expanse, which she officially named the Overpol Region. She also called off the grandiose construction of the Temple of Gods of Mercy. Many records also suggest that she declared Gods of Mercy to be a false religion. This seems somewhat implausible given how theocratic Loodon had been and that the whole power structure of Tlax was based on the religion of Gods of Mercy, but records of this period are scarce, especially tlaxian records. | + | Having assumed power, Line Aylis immediately set up high taxes for all the cities of the former Overpol Expanse, which she officially named the Overpol Region. She also called off the grandiose construction of the Temple of Gods of Mercy. Many records also suggest that she declared Gods of Mercy to be a false religion. This seems somewhat implausible given how theocratic Loodon had been and that the whole power structure of Tlax was based on the religion of Gods of Mercy, but records of this period are scarce, especially tlaxian records. |
| - | Calling off the construction of the Temple, however, is well documented and created a conflict with Dav, which was the second pillar of Loodon's power and had developed a strong theocratic government of its own. It had also quietly accumulated quite a bit of wealth, since its own population was heavily taxed, and although it made the government highly unpopular, the situation was stable due to the strong royal army, which had suppressed several riots in 1943-45 SR, while granting special privileges to certain parts of the population. | + | This created a conflict with Dav, which was the second pillar of Loodon's power and had developed a strong theocratic government in recent years. It had also quietly accumulated quite a bit of wealth, since its own population was heavily taxed, and although it made the government highly unpopular, the situation was stable due to the strong royal army, which had suppressed several riots in 1943-45 SR, while granting special priviliges to certain parts of the population. |
| - | Dav's military commander, General Ynorie Trunt, /'waɪnɔːri/ ruled alongside Potus Aylis, Tavol's cousin. Potus was the religious leader, known informally as Masut, which was a religious title granted to the top cleric of the Gods of Mercy religion. The exact meaning of the word has since been lost, but it is believed to have meant "a bridge to Gods" or "a friend of Gods". Potus was the most powerful religious figure after Tavol himself. | + | Dav's military commander, General Ynorie Trunt, ruled alongside Potus Aylis, Tavol's cousin. Potus was the religious leader, known informally as Masut, which was a religious title granted to the top cleric of the Gods of Mercy religion. The exact meaning of the word has since been lost, but it is believed to have meant "the bridge to Gods" or "the friend of Gods". Potus was the most powerful religious figure after Tavol himself. |
| When Tavol was killed, Potus was expected to travel to Tlax to assume power, but as Line Aylis declared herself to be the Loodon ruler, as well as denouncing the state religion, the situation developed into a fight for power. | When Tavol was killed, Potus was expected to travel to Tlax to assume power, but as Line Aylis declared herself to be the Loodon ruler, as well as denouncing the state religion, the situation developed into a fight for power. | ||
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| ==== Legacy ==== | ==== Legacy ==== | ||
| - | In spite of questionable accomplishments and opportunistic behavior, Line Aylis is a famous historical figure in several countries, including Leykaron, Mantareia, Leykhane and Yammoe. She also became known in the west at the end of the 9th century TR thanks to the traveling troupes of the famous [[Dantala Theater]]. | + | In spite of questionable accomplishments and opportunistic behavior, Line Aylis is a famous historical figure in several countries, including Leykaron, Mantareia, Leykhane and Yammoe. |
| Completely unknown outside of Loodon during her reign, her rise to fame came posthumously, when royal painters Davi Glorn and Kamilo Haidyl created the first ever recorded panoramic painting, depicting Line Aylis and her army before what would become Line's last battle. A copy of a part of the painting with Line proudly sitting on her horse, her blonde hair fluttering in the wind and eyes fixed on what is probably the opposing army in front of her, became a sensation in Yammoe, then in Gantolia (present day Leykhane). The original painting was called "Eyeing Victory" and was eventually lost, with only a single copy surviving. However, the original copy of the part of the painting did survive and is known as "Line Forte" or simply "Forte". | Completely unknown outside of Loodon during her reign, her rise to fame came posthumously, when royal painters Davi Glorn and Kamilo Haidyl created the first ever recorded panoramic painting, depicting Line Aylis and her army before what would become Line's last battle. A copy of a part of the painting with Line proudly sitting on her horse, her blonde hair fluttering in the wind and eyes fixed on what is probably the opposing army in front of her, became a sensation in Yammoe, then in Gantolia (present day Leykhane). The original painting was called "Eyeing Victory" and was eventually lost, with only a single copy surviving. However, the original copy of the part of the painting did survive and is known as "Line Forte" or simply "Forte". | ||
| - | Many myths about Line's personality, life and talent as Loodon's leader have been created, although modern historians agree that almost none of them have any basis in fact. Nevertheless, Line Aylis became a symbol of a strong leader who never wavers, even when faced with immeasurable odds. Ironically, although a record of her opportunistic behavior is apparent, in the popular account she is depicted as being noble, principled and overwhelmingly loyal. | + | Many myths about Line's personality, life and talent as Loodon's leader have been created, although modern historians agree that almost none of them have any basis in fact. Nevertheless, Line Aylis became a symbol of a strong leader who never wavers, even when faced with immesurable odds. Ironically, although a record of her opportunistic behavior is apparent, in the popular account she is depicted as being noble, principled and overwhelmingly loyal. |
| ==== Denouncement of Gods of Mercy ==== | ==== Denouncement of Gods of Mercy ==== | ||
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| Line is known for having called off the grandiose construction of the Temple of Gods of Mercy. But many records also suggest that she declared Gods of Mercy to be a false religion. This seems somewhat implausible given how theocratic Loodon had been and that the whole power structure of Tlax was based on the religion of Gods of Mercy, but records of this period are scarce, especially tlaxian records of governance. | Line is known for having called off the grandiose construction of the Temple of Gods of Mercy. But many records also suggest that she declared Gods of Mercy to be a false religion. This seems somewhat implausible given how theocratic Loodon had been and that the whole power structure of Tlax was based on the religion of Gods of Mercy, but records of this period are scarce, especially tlaxian records of governance. | ||
| - | Another argument against this is that Dav continued to be deeply religious, yet the east had never used the rhetoric of fighting for religion. Therefore, even if Line did make some pronouncements about religion, she did not actually go through with any action. | + | Another argument against this is that Dav continued to be deeply religious, yet the east had never used the rhetoric of fighting for the religion. Therefore, even if Line did make some pronouncements about religion, she did not actually go through with any action. |
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