Conquest of Elwynn
1356–1452 AN (Placeholder - article to follow)
Overview
Background
Shireroth in the 2nd Era
The twelve tribes of Elwdom
By the 15th Century Anno Nortone twelve Elw tribes were attested as dwelling within the forested domain of Elwynn Proper. It was a relatively simple society comprised of bands of perpetually shifting subsistence farmers ruled over by clans of nomadic pastoralists known as the riders (Riddare) to whom the appellation of "knight" has been typically applied. These clans and their supporting agricultural base in turn federated into tribes ruled over by elected "Stewards" (arandurija).
| Tribe | Region / Territorial range |
|---|---|
| Auschautnai | Midlands / East |
| Autrimpai | South |
| Bardoaytriuun | North |
| Barstuckriu | Midlands / South |
| Markopolu | South |
| Naphtali | Midlands |
| Ockopirinai | North |
| Parkunrinai | Midlands |
| Pergrubriuun | East |
| Pilenitiu | Midlands / North |
| Potrimpuiuun | Midlands |
| Suaixtixia | South |
A cast of priests, dedicated to the Cult of Elwynn existed outside of the tribal structure and was increasingly influenced by and indistinguishable from the |Treesian missionaries whose mission stations were amongst the few permanent structures in the Elwynnese forest, not counting fortified structures such as the Tower of Araxion or the hilltop refuges of the various clan and tribal grouping.
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Timeline
1356: Kaiser John I assembles a vast army at Shirekeep and invades Elwynn. The Elw and Elfinshi, led by the Elu Verion bravely battle on.
1440: The last Elu Verion commits suicide in front of the remnants of his army. Effectively marking the end of organised Elwynnese resistance.
1443: Imperial Republic of Shireroth founded with Erik II as Kaiser.
1452: Duchy of Elwynn established, initially known as Northshire and not extending far beyond a fortified pale (area enclosed by a palisade) around Shirekeep.
