The Golden Land - Revision history

Benethyarr: Added a new category for the Golden Land

2012-06-02T15:47:25Z

Added a new category for the Golden Land

Benethyarr at 18:03, 5 April 2008

2008-04-05T18:03:01Z

Benethyarr at 17:54, 2 April 2008

2008-04-02T17:54:36Z

Benethyarr at 12:37, 2 April 2008

2008-04-02T12:37:08Z

Benethyarr at 12:34, 2 April 2008

2008-04-02T12:34:56Z

Benethyarr at 12:34, 2 April 2008

2008-04-02T12:34:38Z

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The Golden Land is the largest nation remaining on the [[Plane of Varys]], consisting of three principle city-states ([[Sakharria]], [[Takharria]] and [[Cerrestia]]) surrounding the [[Karithkaia]], and three smaller fortress-cities ([[Ataereth]], [[Katraketh]] and [[Matraeth]]) that guard the nations borders.

It is believed that the Golden Land was first established during the [[Fifth Age]], some time after the arrival of the Karithkaia, although most details of the land's founding are now lost in the mists of time. It is generally held that the nation's origin was as a last-ditch alliance of the plane's natives followers of Law with the newly arrived armies loyal to [[Jurakell]] and [[Iasakell]]. Although initially small, this alliance soon grew to incorporate many of the surviving nations in the eastern part of Varys' central continent and served as a great bastion of Law throughout the long wars against Chaos in both the Fifth and [[Seventh Age|Seventh]] Ages.

The original intent of the land's name is also unclear - with the land's scholars divided on whether the name originates from the 'golden time' of the [[Sixth Age]], when Varys was believed to be free from Chaos, or whether it dates to the Fifth Age and is a reference to [[Schiraman]]'s [[Golden Sword]] and standard. In modern times it is most often taken to mean both - declaring the land's loyalty to the forces of Law and also suggesting that it remains as a last bastion of civilisation in a ruined world.

The Golden Land is rarely viewed in a positive light by those beyond its borders however - and there are increasing signs of internal unrest, although any sign of rebellion is ruthlessly repressed by the nation's [[Lawkeepers]]. The state's current lack of popularity can be attributed directly to its ongoing policy of zero tolerance for those touched by Chaos, which since the emergence of the [[Heart of Chaos]] is a significant proportion of Varys' remaining population. Only in the zone immediately around the Karithkaia has this taint struggled to manifest, and the 'pure' cities in this area have been ruthless in their pursuit of those Chaos-touched amongst their former allies.

At the height of the wars of the Seventh Age the Golden Land was forced to fight alongside the various break-away states surrounding it, in order to concentrate on the greater threat of active Chaos armies in the west. However in the Eighth Age, with the great wars over, it has increasingly turned its attention to its smaller neighbours and has razed several city states considered 'tainted' within the last few decades. Most recent amongst these lesser wars was the crusade against [[Linnastus]], a city notable for having taken in many refugees from [[Vaekharria]] and [[Sinaestia]] after they met similar fates years before. The Golden Land no longer has any immediate neighbours, and it seems entirely possible that it will soon begin to focus its efforts further afield.

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	At the height of the wars of the Seventh Age the Golden Land was forced to fight alongside the various break-away states surrounding it, in order to concentrate on the greater threat of active Chaos armies in the west. However in the [[Eighth Age]], with the great wars over, it has increasingly turned its attention to its smaller neighbours and has razed several city states considered 'tainted' within the last few decades. Most recent amongst these lesser wars was the crusade against [[Linnastus]], a city notable for having taken in many refugees from [[Vaekharria]] after it met a similar fate a decade earlier. The Golden Land no longer has any immediate neighbours, and it seems entirely possible that it will soon begin to focus its efforts further afield.		At the height of the wars of the Seventh Age the Golden Land was forced to fight alongside the various break-away states surrounding it, in order to concentrate on the greater threat of active Chaos armies in the west. However in the [[Eighth Age]], with the great wars over, it has increasingly turned its attention to its smaller neighbours and has razed several city states considered 'tainted' within the last few decades. Most recent amongst these lesser wars was the crusade against [[Linnastus]], a city notable for having taken in many refugees from [[Vaekharria]] after it met a similar fate a decade earlier. The Golden Land no longer has any immediate neighbours, and it seems entirely possible that it will soon begin to focus its efforts further afield.

−	[[Category: Test of the Balance]][[Category: Varys-Core]][[Category: Countries]]	+	[[Category: Test of the Balance]][[Category: Varys-Core]][[Category: Countries]][[Category: Golden Land]]

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 The Golden Land is rarely viewed in a positive light by those beyond its borders however - and there are increasing signs of internal unrest, although any sign of rebellion is ruthlessly repressed by the nation's [[Lawkeepers]]. The state's current lack of popularity can be attributed directly to its ongoing policy of zero tolerance for those touched by Chaos, which since the emergence of the [[Heart of Chaos]] is a significant proportion of Varys' remaining population. Only in the zone immediately around the Karithkaia has this taint struggled to manifest, and the 'pure' cities in this area have been ruthless in their pursuit of those Chaos-touched amongst their former allies.
-At the height of the wars of the Seventh Age the Golden Land was forced to fight alongside the various break-away states surrounding it, in order to concentrate on the greater threat of active Chaos armies in the west. However in the [[Eighth Age]], with the great wars over, it has increasingly turned its attention to its smaller neighbours and has razed several city states considered 'tainted' within the last few decades. Most recent amongst these lesser wars was the crusade against [[Linnastus]], a city notable for having taken in many refugees from [[Vaekharria]] and [[Sinaestia]] after they met similar fates years before. The Golden Land no longer has any immediate neighbours, and it seems entirely possible that it will soon begin to focus its efforts further afield.
+At the height of the wars of the Seventh Age the Golden Land was forced to fight alongside the various break-away states surrounding it, in order to concentrate on the greater threat of active Chaos armies in the west. However in the [[Eighth Age]], with the great wars over, it has increasingly turned its attention to its smaller neighbours and has razed several city states considered 'tainted' within the last few decades. Most recent amongst these lesser wars was the crusade against [[Linnastus]], a city notable for having taken in many refugees from [[Vaekharria]] after it met a similar fate a decade earlier. The Golden Land no longer has any immediate neighbours, and it seems entirely possible that it will soon begin to focus its efforts further afield.
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	At the height of the wars of the Seventh Age the Golden Land was forced to fight alongside the various break-away states surrounding it, in order to concentrate on the greater threat of active Chaos armies in the west. However in the [[Eighth Age]], with the great wars over, it has increasingly turned its attention to its smaller neighbours and has razed several city states considered 'tainted' within the last few decades. Most recent amongst these lesser wars was the crusade against [[Linnastus]], a city notable for having taken in many refugees from [[Vaekharria]] and [[Sinaestia]] after they met similar fates years before. The Golden Land no longer has any immediate neighbours, and it seems entirely possible that it will soon begin to focus its efforts further afield.		At the height of the wars of the Seventh Age the Golden Land was forced to fight alongside the various break-away states surrounding it, in order to concentrate on the greater threat of active Chaos armies in the west. However in the [[Eighth Age]], with the great wars over, it has increasingly turned its attention to its smaller neighbours and has razed several city states considered 'tainted' within the last few decades. Most recent amongst these lesser wars was the crusade against [[Linnastus]], a city notable for having taken in many refugees from [[Vaekharria]] and [[Sinaestia]] after they met similar fates years before. The Golden Land no longer has any immediate neighbours, and it seems entirely possible that it will soon begin to focus its efforts further afield.
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	The Golden Land is rarely viewed in a positive light by those beyond its borders however - and there are increasing signs of internal unrest, although any sign of rebellion is ruthlessly repressed by the nation's [[Lawkeepers]]. The state's current lack of popularity can be attributed directly to its ongoing policy of zero tolerance for those touched by Chaos, which since the emergence of the [[Heart of Chaos]] is a significant proportion of Varys' remaining population. Only in the zone immediately around the Karithkaia has this taint struggled to manifest, and the 'pure' cities in this area have been ruthless in their pursuit of those Chaos-touched amongst their former allies.		The Golden Land is rarely viewed in a positive light by those beyond its borders however - and there are increasing signs of internal unrest, although any sign of rebellion is ruthlessly repressed by the nation's [[Lawkeepers]]. The state's current lack of popularity can be attributed directly to its ongoing policy of zero tolerance for those touched by Chaos, which since the emergence of the [[Heart of Chaos]] is a significant proportion of Varys' remaining population. Only in the zone immediately around the Karithkaia has this taint struggled to manifest, and the 'pure' cities in this area have been ruthless in their pursuit of those Chaos-touched amongst their former allies.

−	At the height of the wars of the Seventh Age the Golden Land was forced to fight alongside the various break-away states surrounding it, in order to concentrate on the greater threat of active Chaos armies in the west. However in the Eighth Age, with the great wars over, it has increasingly turned its attention to its smaller neighbours and has razed several city states considered 'tainted' within the last few decades. Most recent amongst these lesser wars was the crusade against [[Linnastus]], a city notable for having taken in many refugees from [[Vaekharria]] and [[Sinaestia]] after they met similar fates years before. The Golden Land no longer has any immediate neighbours, and it seems entirely possible that it will soon begin to focus its efforts further afield.	+	At the height of the wars of the Seventh Age the Golden Land was forced to fight alongside the various break-away states surrounding it, in order to concentrate on the greater threat of active Chaos armies in the west. However in the [[Eighth Age]], with the great wars over, it has increasingly turned its attention to its smaller neighbours and has razed several city states considered 'tainted' within the last few decades. Most recent amongst these lesser wars was the crusade against [[Linnastus]], a city notable for having taken in many refugees from [[Vaekharria]] and [[Sinaestia]] after they met similar fates years before. The Golden Land no longer has any immediate neighbours, and it seems entirely possible that it will soon begin to focus its efforts further afield.

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−	The Golden Land is the largest nation remaining on the [[Plane of Varys]], consisting of three principle city-states ([[Sakharria]], [[Takharria]] and [[Cerrestia]]) surrounding the [[Karithkaia]], and three smaller fortress-cities ([[Ataereth]], [[Katraketh]] and [[Matraeth]]) that guard the ~~nations~~ borders.	+	The Golden Land is the largest nation remaining on the [[Plane of Varys]], consisting of three principle city-states ([[Sakharria]], [[Takharria]] and [[Cerrestia]]) surrounding the [[Karithkaia]], and three smaller fortress-cities ([[Ataereth]], [[Katraketh]] and [[Matraeth]]) that guard the nation's borders.

	It is believed that the Golden Land was first established during the [[Fifth Age]], some time after the arrival of the Karithkaia, although most details of the land's founding are now lost in the mists of time. It is generally held that the nation's origin was as a last-ditch alliance of the plane's natives followers of Law with the newly arrived armies loyal to [[Jurakell]] and [[Iasakell]]. Although initially small, this alliance soon grew to incorporate many of the surviving nations in the eastern part of Varys' central continent and served as a great bastion of Law throughout the long wars against Chaos in both the Fifth and [[Seventh Age\|Seventh]] Ages.		It is believed that the Golden Land was first established during the [[Fifth Age]], some time after the arrival of the Karithkaia, although most details of the land's founding are now lost in the mists of time. It is generally held that the nation's origin was as a last-ditch alliance of the plane's natives followers of Law with the newly arrived armies loyal to [[Jurakell]] and [[Iasakell]]. Although initially small, this alliance soon grew to incorporate many of the surviving nations in the eastern part of Varys' central continent and served as a great bastion of Law throughout the long wars against Chaos in both the Fifth and [[Seventh Age\|Seventh]] Ages.