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The first dragons on Layonara were benevolent, how they got there or if they too were created is lost in the mists of time.
The first dragons on Layonara were benevolent, how they got there or if they too were created is lost in the mists of time.


For about five hundred years they made the world livable. Then other dragons arrived or were created, these vied for power and control of the world. It is rumored that these dragons began to create [[races]] in order to reach their lofty goals and to defeat the benevolten ones.
For about five hundred years they made the world livable. Then other dragons arrived or were created, these vied for power and control of the world. It is rumored that these dragons began to create [[races]] in order to reach their lofty goals and to defeat the benevolent ones.


It has never been verified that the dragons ever created races, but, nor can it be discounted. After another thousand years the [[dragon]] gods began actively becoming involved in this world, in the hopes of saving the dragons that followed them. It is a known fact that the dragon gods did create races to reach their goals and yet not become &quot;directly involved&quot; in the everyday &quot;life&quot; of Layonara.
It has never been verified that the dragons ever created races, but, nor can it be discounted. After another thousand years the [[dragon]] gods began actively becoming involved in this world, in the hopes of saving the dragons that followed them. It is a known fact that the dragon gods did create races to reach their goals and yet not become &quot;directly involved&quot; in the everyday &quot;life&quot; of Layonara.
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A call for aid went out across the lands and was answered by those that would be known as the Dragon Called. For just over sixty years the battle against Bloodstone, and his three main generals, [[Milara]], [[Xandrial]], and [[Drezneb]] raged.
A call for aid went out across the lands and was answered by those that would be known as the Dragon Called. For just over sixty years the battle against Bloodstone, and his three main generals, [[Milara]], [[Xandrial]], and [[Drezneb]] raged.


When Blood fell by the actions of the Dragon Called in early 1402, much of the world had suffered through the chaos and destruction of the battle. Life was no longer as it was before Blood's return to the world.
When Bloodstone fell by the actions of the Dragon Called in early 1402, much of the world had suffered through the chaos and destruction of the battle. Life was no longer as it was before Bloodstone's return to the world.


Blood's defeat also involved the destruction of what is known as a [[Bloodwell]], a fell source of power which Sinthar Bloodstone supposedly used to transport himself and his armies back to the world when he returned from his banishment. The destruction of the Bloodwell was like the eruption of a super volcano, spewing dirt and debris in to the atmosphere. The skies darkened, and the sun was hidden behind the clouds of dust.
Bloodstone's defeat also involved the destruction of what is known as a [[Bloodwell]], a fell source of power which Sinthar Bloodstone supposedly used to transport himself and his armies back to the world when he returned from his banishment. The destruction of the Bloodwell was like the eruption of a super volcano, spewing dirt and debris in to the atmosphere. The skies darkened, and the sun was hidden behind the clouds of dust.


The days and nights grew [[cold]] and the land became darker. The rain turned to snow in many locations and all across the world the temperature dropped noticeably. After several weeks the sky became thicker and darker with dust.
The days and nights grew [[cold]] and the land became darker. The rain turned to snow in many locations and all across the world the temperature dropped noticeably. After several weeks the sky became thicker and darker with dust.
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The rulers of the land found their taxes were lacking, the livestock and crops grew scarcer and soldiers deserted their post in order to try and protect their families or move them to better places. Bandits rose and became quite common, nefarious organizations began to grow in power as the struggle for existence became more ruthless due to living in a harsh and cold environment. Old bloodlines started to see their chance to rise to prominence once again, and many officers from the various military structures vied for power in their given region of influence.
The rulers of the land found their taxes were lacking, the livestock and crops grew scarcer and soldiers deserted their post in order to try and protect their families or move them to better places. Bandits rose and became quite common, nefarious organizations began to grow in power as the struggle for existence became more ruthless due to living in a harsh and cold environment. Old bloodlines started to see their chance to rise to prominence once again, and many officers from the various military structures vied for power in their given region of influence.


After the 61-year war against Blood and the victory of the Dragon Called, the world had paid a price. Two-thirds of the world had been destroyed or left in chaos; over 6 million lost their lives through the decades. Of all the lands, only Mistone and Voltrex remained fairly untouched. The continent of [[Dregar]] was mostly devoid of the conflict for the largest period of the war, except for a few invasion attempts which were repelled. However, since the passing of Karem Waylend, the last King of all Dregar, as well as the fall of [[Prantz]] to [[Lord Rael]], a former General of Bloodstone, Dregar is not what it used to be.
After the 61-year war against Bloodstone and the victory of the Dragon Called, the world had paid a price. Two-thirds of the world had been destroyed or left in chaos; over 6 million lost their lives through the decades. Of all the lands, only Mistone and Voltrex remained fairly untouched. The continent of [[Dregar]] was mostly devoid of the conflict for the largest period of the war, except for a few invasion attempts which were repelled. However, since the passing of Karem Waylend, the last King of all Dregar, as well as the fall of [[Prantz]] to [[Lord Rael]], a former General of Bloodstone, Dregar is not what it used to be.


Overall, there were now less than 8 million citizens in the world across all races, cultures and all lands as well as the non-surface dwelling creatures.
Overall, there were now less than 8 million citizens in the world across all races, cultures and all lands as well as the non-surface dwelling creatures.


And yet, that is not all - Shortly after Blood fell, tales of dragons in flight were told. They were first dismissed as old wives' tales, as it was popular belief that nearly all dragons had been destroyed by Blood with only a handful remaining. However, when the town of [[Hurm]] was attacked by three dragons, even the most skeptical people had to admit that the dragons were back. The dragons must have been in hiding, and returned when the threat of Blood was gone. Some think the dragons had changed during this period, others felt they had not changed so much as the world had forgotten what dragons were like. Regardless of who is right, the fact that they had returned cannot be ignored, and nearly all agree that this does not bode well.
And yet, that is not all - Shortly after Bloodstone fell, tales of dragons in flight were told. They were first dismissed as old wives' tales, as it was popular belief that nearly all dragons had been destroyed by Bloodstone with only a handful remaining. However, when the town of [[Hurm]] was attacked by three dragons, even the most skeptical people had to admit that the dragons were back. The dragons must have been in hiding, and returned when the threat of Bloodstone was gone. Some think the dragons had changed during this period, others felt they had not changed so much as the world had forgotten what dragons were like. Regardless of who is right, the fact that they had returned cannot be ignored, and nearly all agree that this does not bode well.


Dragons freely roamed the skies once more, and with the armies of the various lands weakened, the lands have little protection from these creatures.
Dragons freely roamed the skies once more, and with the armies of the various lands weakened, the lands have little protection from these creatures.
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At the end of 1420, a group of heroes, some of them old Dragon Called, managed to rid the world of the [[darkness]] that had covered it for nearly two decades, ever since the defeat of Sinthar Bloodstone.
At the end of 1420, a group of heroes, some of them old Dragon Called, managed to rid the world of the [[darkness]] that had covered it for nearly two decades, ever since the defeat of Sinthar Bloodstone.


The dragon sightings that have already been on the rise since the defeat of Blood, have become even more frequent, and many are now seeking them out. Some do this in the hopes of striking a deal with them in order to further their own designs, while others want to destroy them before their power becomes too great once more.<br />
The dragon sightings that have already been on the rise since the defeat of Bloodstone, have become even more frequent, and many are now seeking them out. Some do this in the hopes of striking a deal with them in order to further their own designs, while others want to destroy them before their power becomes too great once more.<br />
[[Light]] has returned to the world, but it is a world in turmoil, strife, and constant struggle as the dragons are not the only ones out for power. [[Realms]] both old and new vie for power causing an overall feeling of dread, uncertainty and loss of control.
[[Light]] has returned to the world, but it is a world in turmoil, strife, and constant struggle as the dragons are not the only ones out for power. [[Realms]] both old and new vie for power causing an overall feeling of dread, uncertainty and loss of control.


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