Difference between revisions of "Illumination and Cimmeria"
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| − | Being a forgotten county with a tendency for superstition and isolation, it wasn't much of a surprise when an extremist and violent cult, known as the [[Holy Church of the Divine Icebear]], gained prominence in the barbaric regions of the North. Although the power of the Holy Church grew slowly over the first decades, in the early 17th century, the ideology of the Church expanded rapidly. The Church began to take over the government of Cimmeria and proclaimed independence as the Theocracy of Elwynn. This eventually lead to the [[Icebear Rebellion]], during which the Imperial Government quickly ended the aspirations of the Church. | + | Being a forgotten county with a tendency for superstition and isolation, it wasn't much of a surprise when an extremist and violent cult, known as the [[Holy Church of the Divine Icebear]], gained prominence in the barbaric regions of the North. Although the power of the Holy Church grew slowly over the first decades, in the early 17th century, the ideology [[File:verion.gif|thumb|left|150px|Shield of the House of Verion]]of the Church expanded rapidly. The Church began to take over the government of Cimmeria and proclaimed independence as the Theocracy of Elwynn. This eventually lead to the [[Icebear Rebellion]], during which the Imperial Government quickly ended the aspirations of the Church. |
| − | + | After the rebellion, the Prince of Elwynn named [[Jacob Darylion-Verion]], a member of the prominent Elfinshi noble [[House of Verion]] as Count of Cimmeria. Jacob created a new system for the Elwynnese subdivisions, with Cimmeria and Illumination being part of the County of Kiladôr. The rule of the Verions was a time of stability for the County. Under Jacob's son, [[Alix Verion]], the county of Illumination and Cimmeria saw a return to the ancient Barbaric culture and traditions, that had a great appeal to the young Count. | |
Following the exile of the Verion family in 1635, the Storish woman [[Geirbjörg Gefialdrsdottir]] was named Countess. The ancient symbols of Illumination and Cimmeria were quickly reversed, but with that, the cultural hegemony and ancient traditions of the county declined. | Following the exile of the Verion family in 1635, the Storish woman [[Geirbjörg Gefialdrsdottir]] was named Countess. The ancient symbols of Illumination and Cimmeria were quickly reversed, but with that, the cultural hegemony and ancient traditions of the county declined. | ||
Revision as of 12:34, 18 October 2016
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| Motto: | It is great to Hallucinate |
| Feudal Status: | Princely Precinct |
| Capital: | Wolfraven |
| Largest Cities: | Port Illumination, Azshara |
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| Local Leadership Title: | Count of Illumination and Cimmeria |
| Local Government: | Feudal |
| Current leader: | Geirbjörg Gefialdrsdottir |
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| Local language: | Common Tongue, Cimmerian, Hyperborean |
| Local Religion: | Animism, Holy Church of the Divine Icebear, Envisionism |
Illumination and Cimmeria, also known as the County of Illumination and Cimmeria, is a Princely Precinct of the Elwynnese Union. It is situated in the Northern Reaches. It consists of the Cimmerian Isles and of Illumination on the Elwynnese mainland.
History
The County of Illumination was one of the counties of Elwynn (Froyalan). It was founded as the County of Port Illumination by the decree of Baron Richard Lyon as a home for Halluci immigrants who had left Kildare for various reasons. They planted the first forest since the days of Ardashir, Phoenix Forest, designed to give the Elfinshi a safe haven in Elwynn. The first count of Illumination was Ozarka Monto.
- Cimmerian / Hyperborean - battle of wolfraven - Elfinshi War
Being a forgotten county with a tendency for superstition and isolation, it wasn't much of a surprise when an extremist and violent cult, known as the Holy Church of the Divine Icebear, gained prominence in the barbaric regions of the North. Although the power of the Holy Church grew slowly over the first decades, in the early 17th century, the ideology
of the Church expanded rapidly. The Church began to take over the government of Cimmeria and proclaimed independence as the Theocracy of Elwynn. This eventually lead to the Icebear Rebellion, during which the Imperial Government quickly ended the aspirations of the Church.
After the rebellion, the Prince of Elwynn named Jacob Darylion-Verion, a member of the prominent Elfinshi noble House of Verion as Count of Cimmeria. Jacob created a new system for the Elwynnese subdivisions, with Cimmeria and Illumination being part of the County of Kiladôr. The rule of the Verions was a time of stability for the County. Under Jacob's son, Alix Verion, the county of Illumination and Cimmeria saw a return to the ancient Barbaric culture and traditions, that had a great appeal to the young Count.
Following the exile of the Verion family in 1635, the Storish woman Geirbjörg Gefialdrsdottir was named Countess. The ancient symbols of Illumination and Cimmeria were quickly reversed, but with that, the cultural hegemony and ancient traditions of the county declined.
Places of Interest
- Barbarian's Grove
- Minas Aullarion
- Phoenix Forest
- Tower of Visions
Demographics
The County of Illumination and Cimmeria has a total population of 12,108,008 people.
| People of Elwynn | Population Size | Percentage |
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| Absentians | 797 | 0.01% |
| Amokolians | 138,530 | 1.14% |
| Babkhi | 2,419,035 | 19.98% |
| Boreals | 201,522 | 1.66% |
| Cimmerians | 1,593,086 | 13.16% |
| Elfinshi | 788,352 | 6.51% |
| Elw | 4,803,240 | 39.67% |
| Farewellish | 136,524 | 1.13% |
| Froyalanish | 101,290 | 0.84% |
| Norse | 413,382 | 3.41% |
| Tapferites | 165,502 | 1.37% |
| Haraldian Wintergleamish | 23,360 | 0.19% |
| Other Elwynnese or Shirerithian | 145,354 | 1.20% |
| Resident aliens | 178,034 | 1.47% |
