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	'''790 BT'''. Vallaria was reunited under the SVALASTRIBI dynasty (descendants of Svalastros), from the area just south of Keulenesta Forest; they established a second capital in their lands in the north in the previously tiny market town called Alamarkand; this is where the royal family spent its winters. Most of their rivals were driven out of Vallaria; among them were the ancestors of the Ursari ~~(Golub's tribe)~~, alleged to be the descendants of the Marbibi. However, the Vepribi continued to hold out in parts of South Vallaria, where they had many supporters. The history recorded in the Lil ends here, and henceforth official histories were compiled for each King in turn.		'''790 BT'''. Vallaria was reunited under the SVALASTRIBI dynasty (descendants of Svalastros), from the area just south of Keulenesta Forest; they established a second capital in their lands in the north in the previously tiny market town called Alamarkand; this is where the royal family spent its winters. Most of their rivals were driven out of Vallaria; among them were the ancestors of the Ursari, alleged to be the descendants of the Marbibi. However, the Vepribi continued to hold out in parts of South Vallaria, where they had many supporters. The history recorded in the Lil ends here, and henceforth official histories were compiled for each King in turn.

	'''Relandos I'''. the Great (790-778 BT), founder of the royal dynasty of the Svalastribi, was the great-great-grandson of Svalastros and Arethusa. His success over his rivals was due largely to the fact that he married Taritha, the daughter of the candidate put forward by the Arakatibi, thus uniting these two factions; but he was also a skilful militarist.		'''Relandos I'''. the Great (790-778 BT), founder of the royal dynasty of the Svalastribi, was the great-great-grandson of Svalastros and Arethusa. His success over his rivals was due largely to the fact that he married Taritha, the daughter of the candidate put forward by the Arakatibi, thus uniting these two factions; but he was also a skilful militarist.

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	'''91 BT'''. Bloody civil war among the Griffons results in the usurpation of the throne of all Vallaria by the aforementioned Neskos, founder of the Griffon '''Neskibi''' (in Griffon: ''Nesohc'') dynasty, which ruled for the next five and a half centuries.		'''91 BT'''. Bloody civil war among the Griffons results in the usurpation of the throne of all Vallaria by the aforementioned Neskos, founder of the Griffon '''Neskibi''' (in Griffon: ''Nesohc'') dynasty, which ruled for the next five and a half centuries.

	'''86 BT'''. The death of Neskos. He was buried in a fabulous mausoleum in the capital overlooking the ocean. The successors of Neskos: Gagos I. (86-51 BT), son of Neskos. Dyumbos (51-39 BT), son of Gagos. Little is known of the reigns of these two rulers, because the historians of their day were far more concerned with describing the exploits of the great Neskos. Menglos (39-8 BT), son of Dyumbos. In his reign there was an attempt to improve the lot of humans under the Griffon rule, as ~~Maglos~~ was sympathetic to them and had a human wife. He was assassinated by Griffon extremists while presiding over the trial of a Griffon accused of murdering some humans. This of course sparked a major conflict.		'''86 BT'''. The death of Neskos. He was buried in a fabulous mausoleum in the capital overlooking the ocean.

			==The successors of Neskos==

			'''Gagos I'''. (86-51 BT), son of Neskos.

			'''Dyumbos''' (51-39 BT), son of Gagos. Little is known of the reigns of these two rulers, because the historians of their day were far more concerned with describing the exploits of the great Neskos.

			'''Menglos''' (39-8 BT), son of Dyumbos. In his reign there was an attempt to improve the lot of humans under the Griffon rule, as Menglos was sympathetic to them and had a human wife. He was assassinated by Griffon extremists while presiding over the trial of a Griffon accused of murdering some humans. This of course sparked a major conflict.

	==Human Uprising and Aftermath==		==Human Uprising and Aftermath==

	'''8-7 BT'''. In this year there was an uprising of the human population of the Aerie against the Griffons, led by what remained of the old human aristocracy under the command of Lufrinos; however, this was quickly put down at the infamous Battle of Blambor Bridge, and many humans were impaled throughout the kingdom as a warning. In the same year a decree was passed whereby only those with some Griffon ancestry qualified for any protection under the law. All others were relegated to an inferior status and were henceforth legally required to perform services for their Griffon overlords, and were tied to the land, no longer permitted to move about freely. Those of pure Griffon ancestry were henceforth preferred for high public office. Many of the old human aristocracy which had lost their privileged positions at this time fled abroad, particularly to Aslar and Tollor, where they soon rose to something similar to their previous status (and were in all likelihood the ancestors of WolfRider and Sir Ruflin).		'''8-7 BT'''. In this year there was an uprising of the human population of the Aerie against the Griffons, led by what remained of the old human aristocracy under the command of Lufrinos; however, this was quickly put down at the infamous Battle of Blambor Bridge, and many humans were impaled throughout the kingdom as a warning. In the same year a decree was passed whereby only those with some Griffon ancestry qualified for any protection under the law. All others were relegated to an inferior status and were henceforth legally required to perform services for their Griffon overlords, and were tied to the land, no longer permitted to move about freely. Those of pure Griffon ancestry were henceforth preferred for high public office. Many of the old human aristocracy which had lost their privileged positions at this time fled abroad, particularly to [[Aslar]] and [[Tollor]], where they soon rose to something similar to their previous status (and were in all likelihood the ancestors of WolfRider and Sir Ruflin).

	~~==Successors to Neskos==~~

	'''Tyatyos''' the Vindictive (7 BT-16), third son of Dyumbos, was elected by the Diet to succeed after the suppression of the Uprising of Lufrinos. He had the half-human children of his brother Menglos thrown into the palace prison of Alamarkand, the aforementioned Golden Cage, where they were starved to death and eaten by rats. Their skeletons were then coated in lead put on display in the so-called Skeletons' Market in the capital city, where they remain to this day.		'''Tyatyos''' the Vindictive (7 BT-16), third son of Dyumbos, was elected by the Diet to succeed after the suppression of the Uprising of Lufrinos. He had the half-human children of his brother Menglos thrown into the palace prison of Alamarkand, the aforementioned Golden Cage, where they were starved to death and eaten by rats. Their skeletons were then coated in lead put on display in the so-called Skeletons' Market in the capital city, where they remain to this day.

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	The ancient homeland of the Vallarians is purported to have been in the region of present-day Zirak-Zan in Zul Kiras, at that time the capital of a thriving human empire. According to legend, long ago (perhaps 2500 to 3000 years ago) many of the human inhabitants were driven out by a swarm of dragons. The legend tells of a terrible final battle fought between the humans and the dragons, and despite a number of mighty feats by human heroes recounted in thrilling detail by the legend, the outmatched humans died by the tens of thousands. Some of survivors fled across the River Thunder to Keulenesta Forest and settled what is now Griffon's Aerie. All this may or may not be true; the fact is, this is what the inhabitants of Griffon's Aerie believe.		The ancient homeland of the Vallarians is purported to have been in the region of present-day [[Zirak-Zan]] in [[Zul Kiras]], at that time the capital of a thriving human empire. According to legend, long ago (perhaps 2500 to 3000 years ago) many of the human inhabitants were driven out by a swarm of dragons. The legend tells of a terrible final battle fought between the humans and the dragons, and despite a number of mighty feats by human heroes recounted in thrilling detail by the legend, the outmatched humans died by the tens of thousands. Some of survivors fled across the River Thunder to Keulenesta Forest and settled what is now [[Griffon's Aerie]]. All this may or may not be true; the fact is, this is what the inhabitants of Griffon's Aerie believe.

	=Earliest History=		=Earliest History=

	'''ca. 1450-1090 BT.''' Vallaria was divided into various smaller principalities, usually one in the north, and one or more in the south; the history of this period was later recorded in a book called the Lil. Dragon raids in this era prevented any steps towards the foundation of a strong, centralized state; however, the earliest evidence of writing among Vallarians appears to be from this time. The histories of the minor principalities need not concern us at this time; however, some of the most ancient noble families trace their ancestry to this period. The Larkibi ruled a kingdom in the south along the coast which included the wealthy city of Secca, and even after this family had lost control of the rest of its kingdom it continued to rule that city. According to themselves, the Larkibi were descended from one Larkos, who led his tribe to that area during the migration out of the north. Of perhaps equal antiquity are the Soptibi, who ruled a kingdom in the western part of Vallaria and at one time also ruled Leturia, a land further to the west inhabited by people with tails. Other smaller kingdoms were ruled by the Bengibi, Talatibi, and Madrovibi lineages; it is not entirely clear where these were located.		'''ca. 1450-1090 BT.''' Vallaria was divided into various smaller principalities, usually one in the north, and one or more in the south; the history of this period was later recorded in a book called the [[Lilism\|Lil]]. Dragon raids in this era prevented any steps towards the foundation of a strong, centralized state; however, the earliest evidence of writing among Vallarians appears to be from this time. The histories of the minor principalities need not concern us at this time; however, some of the most ancient noble families trace their ancestry to this period. The Larkibi ruled a kingdom in the south along the coast which included the wealthy city of Secca, and even after this family had lost control of the rest of its kingdom it continued to rule that city. According to themselves, the Larkibi were descended from one Larkos, who led his tribe to that area during the migration out of the north. Of perhaps equal antiquity are the Soptibi, who ruled a kingdom in the western part of Vallaria and at one time also ruled [[Leturia]], a land further to the west inhabited by people with tails. Other smaller kingdoms were ruled by the Bengibi, Talatibi, and Madrovibi lineages; it is not entirely clear where these were located.

	'''ca. 1140 BT.''' The earliest portions of the Lil were put in writing, probably in the kingdom of the Soptibi; this sacred collection of writings contains the precepts by which Vallarian society was governed as well as the land's early history. Among them: The enlightened shall rule over those who are unenlightened.		'''ca. 1140 BT.''' The earliest portions of the Lil were put in writing, probably in the kingdom of the Soptibi; this sacred collection of writings contains the precepts by which Vallarian society was governed as well as the land's early history. Among them: The enlightened shall rule over those who are unenlightened.
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	'''Adrovos I'''. the Unifier, or the Great (1090-1038? BT). A warrior-king, he brought about the union of Vallaria by force of arms. Although in reality he was probably rather a nasty character, his position as the first ancestor of all later dynasties until the Griffons meant that he was lauded in story and song. The question mark after the year in which his reign ended is there because Adrovos' death was never actually confirmed -- he simply disappeared.		'''Adrovos I'''. the Unifier, or the Great (1090-1038? BT). A warrior-king, he brought about the union of Vallaria by force of arms. Although in reality he was probably rather a nasty character, his position as the first ancestor of all later dynasties until the Griffons meant that he was lauded in story and song. The question mark after the year in which his reign ended is there because Adrovos' death was never actually confirmed -- he simply disappeared.

	'''Svemos I'''. (1038?-1018 BT), eldest son of Adrovos I. Beginning with Svemos, all Kings of ~~Griffon's Aerie~~ were "elected" by the Vallarian Diet, a gathering of all those who owned land which also had to authorize taxes and so forth. However, since it was uncertain whether Adrovos was actually dead, the election was technically only "provisional" until such time as proof could be found one way or another. This quirk was still reflected in the coronation oaths until the Griffon seizure of power.		'''Svemos I'''. (1038?-1018 BT), eldest son of Adrovos I. Beginning with Svemos, all Kings of Vallaria were "elected" by the Vallarian Diet, a gathering of all those who owned land which also had to authorize taxes and so forth. However, since it was uncertain whether Adrovos was actually dead, the election was technically only "provisional" until such time as proof could be found one way or another. This quirk was still reflected in the coronation oaths until the Griffon seizure of power.

	At the time of Svemos' death in 1018 BT, his elder son (Arakatos) had disappeared, nobody knew whence; and his younger son (Alamaros) was considered too young to rule, and hence Svemos' brother Adrovos II. was elected King instead. However, in order to accept, he had to renounce all right to the succession of his own children to the throne unless the line of his nephew (Alamaros) became extinct. This was intended to prevent a future civil war between rival lineages.		At the time of Svemos' death in 1018 BT, his elder son (Arakatos) had disappeared, nobody knew whence; and his younger son (Alamaros) was considered too young to rule, and hence Svemos' brother Adrovos II. was elected King instead. However, in order to accept, he had to renounce all right to the succession of his own children to the throne unless the line of his nephew (Alamaros) became extinct. This was intended to prevent a future civil war between rival lineages.

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	'''8-7 BT'''. In this year there was an uprising of the human population of the Aerie against the Griffons, led by what remained of the old human aristocracy under the command of Lufrinos; however, this was quickly put down at the infamous Battle of Blambor Bridge, and many humans were impaled throughout the kingdom as a warning. In the same year a decree was passed whereby only those with some Griffon ancestry qualified for any protection under the law. All others were relegated to an inferior status and were henceforth legally required to perform services for their Griffon overlords, and were tied to the land, no longer permitted to move about freely. Those of pure Griffon ancestry were henceforth preferred for high public office. Many of the old human aristocracy which had lost their privileged positions at this time fled abroad, particularly to ~~Triforia~~ and Tollor, where they soon rose to something similar to their previous status (and were in all likelihood the ancestors of WolfRider and Sir Ruflin).		'''8-7 BT'''. In this year there was an uprising of the human population of the Aerie against the Griffons, led by what remained of the old human aristocracy under the command of Lufrinos; however, this was quickly put down at the infamous Battle of Blambor Bridge, and many humans were impaled throughout the kingdom as a warning. In the same year a decree was passed whereby only those with some Griffon ancestry qualified for any protection under the law. All others were relegated to an inferior status and were henceforth legally required to perform services for their Griffon overlords, and were tied to the land, no longer permitted to move about freely. Those of pure Griffon ancestry were henceforth preferred for high public office. Many of the old human aristocracy which had lost their privileged positions at this time fled abroad, particularly to Aslar and Tollor, where they soon rose to something similar to their previous status (and were in all likelihood the ancestors of WolfRider and Sir Ruflin).

	==Successors to Neskos==		==Successors to Neskos==

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	'''91 BT'''. Bloody civil war among the Griffons results in the usurpation of the throne of all Vallaria by the aforementioned ~~NESKOS~~, founder of the Griffon ~~NESKIBI~~ (in Griffon: ~~NESOHC~~) dynasty, which ruled for the next five and a half centuries.		'''91 BT'''. Bloody civil war among the Griffons results in the usurpation of the throne of all Vallaria by the aforementioned Neskos, founder of the Griffon '''Neskibi''' (in Griffon: ''Nesohc'') dynasty, which ruled for the next five and a half centuries.

	'''86 BT'''. The death of Neskos. He was buried in a fabulous mausoleum in the capital overlooking the ocean. The successors of Neskos: Gagos I. (86-51 BT), son of Neskos. Dyumbos (51-39 BT), son of Gagos. Little is known of the reigns of these two rulers, because the historians of their day were far more concerned with describing the exploits of the great Neskos. Menglos (39-8 BT), son of Dyumbos. In his reign there was an attempt to improve the lot of humans under the Griffon rule, as Maglos was sympathetic to them and had a human wife. He was assassinated by Griffon extremists while presiding over the trial of a Griffon accused of murdering some humans. This of course sparked a major conflict.		'''86 BT'''. The death of Neskos. He was buried in a fabulous mausoleum in the capital overlooking the ocean. The successors of Neskos: Gagos I. (86-51 BT), son of Neskos. Dyumbos (51-39 BT), son of Gagos. Little is known of the reigns of these two rulers, because the historians of their day were far more concerned with describing the exploits of the great Neskos. Menglos (39-8 BT), son of Dyumbos. In his reign there was an attempt to improve the lot of humans under the Griffon rule, as Maglos was sympathetic to them and had a human wife. He was assassinated by Griffon extremists while presiding over the trial of a Griffon accused of murdering some humans. This of course sparked a major conflict.

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	'''110 BT'''. North Vallaria was finally conquered by the efforts of the Griffon hero ~~NESKOS~~ (in Griffon: ~~NESOH~~), who proclaimed himself its King; most copies of the Vallarian-language Lil were burned save for one, written upon golden leaves, which was hidden for safe-keeping in the Eryien Monastery, and for several (unidentified) parchment manuscripts in distant foreign libraries. The adventures of Neskos are described in an epic poem, the Neskiad. He is revered by the Griffons to the present day: there are many popular songs about his deeds, and there are many statues of him about the Aerie. He is the Griffons' national hero. The former king, Svemos Ankibi, married Neskos' sister Blinta and continued in office as a governor, so little was he perceived as a threat.		'''110 BT'''. North Vallaria was finally conquered by the efforts of the Griffon hero '''Neskos''' (in Griffon: ''Nesoh''), who proclaimed himself its King; most copies of the Vallarian-language Lil were burned save for one, written upon golden leaves, which was hidden for safe-keeping in the Eryien Monastery, and for several (unidentified) parchment manuscripts in distant foreign libraries. The adventures of Neskos are described in an epic poem, the Neskiad. He is revered by the Griffons to the present day: there are many popular songs about his deeds, and there are many statues of him about the Aerie. He is the Griffons' national hero. The former king, Svemos Ankibi, married Neskos' sister Blinta and continued in office as a governor, so little was he perceived as a threat.

	'''Neskos''' was born in about 135 BT. He had been involved in a raid upon the Northern Kingdom as a youth (around 118 BT) and had been captured by the humans, who had intended to kill him but were prevailed upon by the pious monks of the Eryien Monastery, who saved his life. It was probably for this reason that Neskos protected this monastery among all others from destruction at the time of the Griffon takeover.		'''Neskos''' was born in about 135 BT. He had been involved in a raid upon the Northern Kingdom as a youth (around 118 BT) and had been captured by the humans, who had intended to kill him but were prevailed upon by the pious monks of the Eryien Monastery, who saved his life. It was probably for this reason that Neskos protected this monastery among all others from destruction at the time of the Griffon takeover.

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	'''ca. 355 BT.''' Translation of the [[Lilism\|Lil]] into Griffon. In the Griffon language, the word for enlightened is the same as the word for elegant, winged; hence the ~~above~~ passage became "The winged shall rule over those who are unwinged." This provided the justification for what happened in 312 BT.		'''ca. 355 BT.''' Translation of the [[Lilism\|Lil]] into Griffon. In the Griffon language, the word for enlightened is the same as the word for elegant, winged; hence the famous passage became "The winged shall rule over those who are unwinged." This provided the justification for what happened in 312 BT.

	'''312 BT'''. Coup d'etat in which the Griffons seized control of South Vallaria, renaming it Griffon's Aerie, and driving the Svalastribi and their adherents north. For the next two centuries South Vallaria was ruled by a council of several (between five and eight) Griffon warlords, while the Svalastribi dynasty continued in the north, waging a vain war with them. The Griffon translation of the Lil became the authoritative version in the South. The old human aristocracy did continue after this date in both halves, although Griffon-human intermarriages frequently took place in the South. (Incidentally -- someone who has one Griffon parent can transform himself between Griffon and human forms, while someone who is only a quarter Griffon can no longer do so.)		'''312 BT'''. Coup d'etat in which the Griffons seized control of South Vallaria, renaming it Griffon's Aerie, and driving the Svalastribi and their adherents north. For the next two centuries South Vallaria was ruled by a council of several (between five and eight) Griffon warlords, while the Svalastribi dynasty continued in the north, waging a vain war with them. The Griffon translation of the Lil became the authoritative version in the South. The old human aristocracy did continue after this date in both halves, although Griffon-human intermarriages frequently took place in the South. (Incidentally -- someone who has one Griffon parent can transform himself between Griffon and human forms, while someone who is only a quarter Griffon can no longer do so.)