Library Historical Archive

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The Grand Library Historical Archive, containing the most ancient and precious texts of Great Kourend's history.

The Library Historical Archive is small area within the Arceuus House accessible only by speaking to Archeio, the archive's guardian, on the Arceuus House Library ground floor. The archive was previously closed off to visitors because there were many dangerous enchantments protecting it, but now that they have been isolated, visitors may freely enter and leave the archive.

The Library Historical Archive stores historical documents from all eras of Great Kourend's history, with the most important texts stored here for further study and protection.

Players can speak to Istoria, the chief historian and curator, to leave the archive.

Personalities

Players can speak to some of the NPCs to learn more about a specific subject:

• Ektheme - An expert on Xeric's rule
• Imerominia - A horologist who can tell the player more about the Royal Accord of Twill
• Krato - An assistant librarian
• Logios - An expert on the Invasion of the Wintertodt
• Meleti - A dark arts student
• Pagida - An expert in magical traps who can tell the player more about the Tower of Magic

Contents

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Timeline

The timeline below lists all the rulers of Great Kourend. BA, short for "Before Accord", refers to the time before the Royal Accord of Twill was signed, as the date convention in Great Kourend is to state the number of days and decades since its signing.

Ruler of Kourend	Decades of Rule
King Rada I	10th BA
King Rada I	7th BA
King Rada III	6th BA
Council of Elders	5th BA - 1st BA
Lord Hosidius I	1st
Lord Lovakengj I	2nd
Lord Shayzien I	3rd
Lord Piscarilius I	4th
Lord Arceuus I	5th
Lord Hosidius II	6th
Lord Lovakengj II	7th
Lord Shayzien II	8th
Lord Piscarilius II	9th
Lord Arceuus II	10th
Lord Hosidius III	11th
Lord Lovakengj III	12th
King Shayzien III	13th - 14th
King Shayzien IV	15th - 17th
King Shayzien V	18th - 19th
King Shayzien VI	20th - 22nd
King Hosidius IV	23rd - 28th
King Hosidius V	29th -31st
King Shayzien VII	32nd - 37th
Xeric	38th - 47th
King Byrne I	48th - 50th
King Byrne II	51st - 52nd
Queen Biyrene I	53rd
King Byrne III	54th
Queen Biyrene I	55th - 56th
Queen Biyrene II	57th - 58th
King Hagen I	59th - 60th
King Byrne IV	61st - 63rd
Queen Sevil I	64th - 67th
Queen Biyrene III	68th - 70th
King Hagen II	71st - 75th
King Rada IV	76th - 80th
King Hagen III	81st - 83rd
King Agata I	84th - 88th
King Hagen IV	89th - 92nd
Queen Sevil II	93rd - 95th
King Hern I	96th - 99th
King Agata II	100th - 101st
King Agata III	102nd - 104th
Queen Sevil III	105th - 108th
King Hern II	109th - 111th
King Hern III	112th - 114th
King Hagen V	115th - 116th
King Hagen IV	117th - 120th
No Ruler during Civil War	121st - 123rd
King Kharedst I	124th - 125th
King Kharedst II	126th - 129th
King Karreig I	130th
King Karreig II	131st
King Kharedst III	132nd - 134th
King Kharedst IV	135th - 139th
The Republic of Great Kourend	140th - present

Official Order of Construction

Loyal citizens of Great Kourend, we face a grave danger.

The Winter Beast continues to ravage the lands to the north, as it has done so for three decades now.

The threat to our great kingdom is severe and our attempts to quell the Beast are, thus far, unsuccessful.

However, we have perhaps been fortunate that the beast remains within the North and has not directed its fiercely cold presence towards our great city.

But we would be foolish to assume this will always be the case and we must prepare our city to face this peril.

Fifteen decades...

Chronicles of Xeric

Introduction

The Grand Library of Great Kourend has verified and collated the following extracts from various historical texts and documents in order to form a factual timeline of events of life within Great Kourend under the rule of the dark mage, Xeric.

Chapter I

Source: Lovakengj Miner's Diary
Author: Unknown
Date: 3,316 - 37

Summary: A local miner describes how his family could hear the attack that killed King Shayzien VII.

'Twas a warm autumn evening as I returned home from the mine yesterday, yet there was something cold in the air. I was looking forward to supper with my family as i stopped by the bank to store my pickaxe on the journey home.

We lived on the southern peninsula of Lovakengj House, quite a walk from the mine, but we enjoyed the peace that comes with being so close to the gates of the city.

I had just arrived home when it began... the howling of arrows through the air, deafening roars of soldiers as they were slain... just outside the city gates a fierce battle was waging, seemingly out of nowhere.

We'd lived here for six decades now and we'd seen enough training exercises to know this was real. Life wasn't exactly easy in Kourend under King Shayzien but this was new. I gathered the family and we held each other, fearing the battle could extend to our home. And then, as swiftly as it began, it was over. The intense clashes of shields fell silent, just for a moment, before we heard powerful cheers.

It wasn't until this morning that we heard the news. King Shayzien himself had fallen in battle, ambushed by his own army of Elder Warriors.

At first, we didn't know how to feel. Five decades of torment and struggle under his rule had come to an end, i started to remember life before, as a child, where we could freely walk the city without fear of being summoned to the King for his leisure experiments. But then it crumbled away... once again our peaceful corner of the world transformed into a harmony of sudden screams and cries.

Rumors spread like wildfire, a new ruler had emerged, by the name of Xeric. Some say it was King Shayzien reborn, some say it was his evil spirit returned to revenge his death. We'd even heard that, whoever it was, they weren't human!

All we knew was life would never be the same.

Chapter II

Source: Letter to the residents
Author: Lord Acreuus XIII
Date: 3,325 - 37

Summary: A letter from Lord Arceuus to residents of the house, urging them to leave Great Kourent for fear of Xeric's power.

Dear Residents,

I must firstly apologies for my absence in the recent days, I have been forced to conceal myself during these troubling times.

You must all be made aware of the dangers that you all currently face, for xeric is a threat to you all, even more so than King Shayzien was.

Our recent studies of the Dark Altar suggest the energy within it can be harnessed to control and mutate the living and we believe this being known as Xeric has, through means unknown, unlocked this power.

Xeric is currently sweeping through our great kingdom, decimating all authority within. Lord Hosidius & Lord Lovakengj are missing and presumed lost in battle to Xeric. It is only a matter of time before I will fall to the same fate and I do not wish for any of you to join me on this abrupt journey.

It is with both great urgency and sadness that I implore you, please leave.

You must evacuate Great Kourend. Xeric's forces will continue to advance; you must abandon your homes and head for Port Piscarilius in the hopes of finding transport elsewhere.

I bid you all farewell...

Rada's spirit be with you,

Lord Arceuus XIII

3,325 - 37

Chapter III

Source: Court Marshall Report
Author: Office of Armed Forces
Date: 1,479 - 38

Summary: An official court marshall report detailing how a soldier refused orders to gather civilians and deliver them to Xeric.

Court Marshall Hearing

Defendant: Sgt Yan Mattin
Charge: Gross Insubordination
Veridict: Guilty Sentence: Execution

Sergeant Yan Mattin is found guilty by plea of gross insubordination. Sgt Mattin refused to follow orders pertaining to the acquisition and delivery of civilians to the Chambers of His Lordship, Xeric, on the day of 3,470 - 37

Sgt Mattin's actions provoked unrest amongst the unit, leading to the all of the soldiers also refusing to follow the order.

Sgt Mattin pleads guilty to the charge of Gross Insubordination for which the sentence is execution by twisted archer.

Sgt Mattin will be remanded in Armed Forces custody until a date for execution has been set.

Signed,

Captain Paidi Rimor

Office of Armed Forces

1,479 - 38

Chapter IV

Source: Sailor's Journal
Author: Cabin Boy Horacio
Date: 2,949 - 38

Summary: A cabin boy records how he saw a lizard- human-like creature while sailing near Mount Quidamortem.

I don't believe what i've just seen. I can't belive it. They looked like lizards... but they were acting like humans!

Slimy, white lizards but they stood tall... and walked like we do, some of them even had weapons!

What if they attack us? The mountain isn't very far from Kourend...

I'm too scared ti tell anyone what I saw... is it possible my eyes deceived me?

Have I had too much rum?

The captain will have me walk the plank if he thinks I'm messing around.

Chapter V

Source: Personal Letter
Author: Unknown
Date: 1 - 39

Summary: A civilian explains to their brother how Lizardmen sweep the streets snatching people.

Dearest brother,

I hope this letter finds you able and well. Forgive me for not being with you for the decade dawn gathering but I'm afraid we have very little to celebrate. I am writing this letter during the first sunrise of this decade and while the sun burns bright in the sky our world remains very dark indeed.

it is with great sorrow that I must tell you our sister Morta has been taken.

It happened three days ago during the most recent gathering by the lizard creatures... we were ploughing the fields as we heard them approaching. I was able to get back inside and hide but Morta was too far away... they snatched her before I could do anything.

I am sorry.

Please remain safe and I hope to be with you again soon.

Love,

Harold

Chapter VI

Source Xamphur's Notes
Author: Xamphur
Date: 40th Decade

Summary: Xamphur, Xeric's closest comrade, is known to have kept notes on various experiments. Here we see the first ever recorded mention of teleportation.

Finally! A breakthrough! Decades of study and I've finally solved it! Teleportation can be achieved!

-Crystal alignment LXXII
-Essence combination XCIX

Xeric must be informed at once!

Winter's End

A master smith has come forth, with plans to defeat Winter Beast! May we finally defeat the Beast after five decades of terror?

The Order is to...

The Great Expedition

King Shayzien has ordered a Great Expedition to explore the lands to the West. His Royal Highness is keen to explore and expand the territory of Kourend. I am to gather the brightest minds and bravest warriors from Kourend and form an expedition party.

I have asked...

A Shayzien State

Citizens of Kourend, the following Royal Charter has been written into law by His Royal Highness King Shayzien and is effective immediately.

Note that all citizens of Kourend are bound by law to abide this Royal Charter and any person found in violation of the Charter will be charged with High Treason.

Armed Forces Report

At the request of his royal highness King Hosidius I; I, Lord Shayzien VI, have conducted a complete review of Shayzien forces.

This report aims to deliver accurate statistics of the Shayzien armed forces current personnel as well as provide strategic recommendations based upon a number of likely conflict scenarios.