Family History

Mr. Ariakas The Brave

Lived in Era 42, got 1 heir(s) (Midban The Wise) and was a member of The Best Kingdom in the Universe
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Mr. Midban The Wise

Lived in Era 42, got 1 heir(s) (Sipuae Greenleaf) and was a member of Paladins of the Order of the Frozen Flame
Lord Ariakas the Brave fought valiantly to get the people of Mithas through the wilderness to the friendly city of Targoth, the city of a trusted ally and other member of the Best Kingdom in the Universe. Though the journey was perilous and the road long, they made it. However, Lord Ariakas soon realized that his skills were those of war rather than peace and handed the guidance of the kingdom over to Midban the Wise.

Midban was young and inexperienced, but had already shown himself to be level-headed and clever. Only time will tell what is in store for the kingdom of Mithas.

As Midban stood on the walls and gazed out on the land around him, he felt a twinge of doubt in his abilities. "Lord Ariakas gave me the crown," he said to himself. "He wouldn't have done that if he didn't think I could get us through." Whispering a quick prayer to Mellor, goddess of order and civilization, he scanned the horizon. Seeing the fertile lands to the northeast, Midban whispered a prayer of thanks and went to rally his people. They would have a city at last.

"I proclaim thee Thorbardin," roared Midban as he placed the cornerstone of the city's great hall. "May you stand forever as a monument to our struggle." This city was just what Midban had been searching for. It was right next to mountains for easy access to stone and it had plenty of room to grow into the fertile lands all around. Midban settled in to the running of the city, ordering his men to construct vast numbers of mines, farms, and houses to pave the way for what would hopefully be a coming era of prosperity.

The town quickly grew as refugees from the old land flooded in. Luckily, the construction of housing was already underway and the refugees were more than willing to lend a hand to get a roof over their heads. Even better, one group of refugees came bearing a magic rune that had once adorned the Great Mines of Radagast. Midban immediately tasked his mages with recovering the lost powers of the rune.

The next year was a good and prosperous one. Thorbardin and Stoneguard expanded rapidly and soon there was enough of a surplus to start a farming villiage in the fertile valley between the two. This villiage, called Narbazhul, expanded quickly until it became the breadbasket of the entire Kingdom, supplying food to all three of the cities on its own. Between the influx of refugees carrying lost technologies and the magnificent efforts of the scientists, the people of Mithas quickly grew in understanding of the world, and many new and wonderful technologies became commonplace. It was the first time of prosperity the people of Mithas had had since the coming of the Great Dragons.

This era would always be known as the First Golden Age of Mithas.



"This day marks the end of Midban the Wise." As Midban lay in his bed, surrounded by his family and closest advisors, he thought back over his reign. He had always known that this day would come and he had not dreaded it. "I have always tried to rule well and live well," Midban told those around him. "Every person shall one day die. It is a blessing indeed to have done so much with my time. I have discussed this time with my sons and we have agreed that, as Ariakas The Brave appointed me, I shall appoint my successor and claim him as my adopted family, as shall all kings of Mithas until the end of time." At this some of the advisors looked at the princes in surprise, but the princes' faces held no shock or dissapointment, only resolve.

"And so at that come forward, Sipuae Greenleaf, and take your place as King." The elf came forward, stunned. He was well liked, to be sure, but he did not have the same economic sense as his King. The wizened old dwarf silenced his protests with a look. He had thought long and hard about his decision. Without another word, Sipuae knelt to recieve the crown. Midban smiled. He had made a good choice. Even though the elf was right about his economic skills, he should learn quickly. Midban had taught his sons well to help Sipue through any trouble he might have, subtly of course. Besides that, his elven skill in magic should be a great boon in the times that Midban had foreseen.

Midban looked into the setting sun, a soft smile on his face, then closed his eyes. The heralds left the room as all those assembled bent their knees in homage to their new king.

Mr. Sipuae Greenleaf

Lived in Era 43, got 1 heir(s) (Shilnad The Just) and was a member of Paladins of the Order of the Frozen Flame
Though Sipue Greenleaf led his people bravely through the wilderness to Zetamania, his people were quickly attacked. Lord Sipue fought bravely, but was unable to stand against the massive armies arrayed against him.

Sipue Greenleaf and his Shadowrunners, the Mithas Army's elite guerrilla fighters, led raid after raid into the opposing forces' territory, but they could not stop their relentless advance.

However, this day of the 43rd era, Sipue Greenleaf was killed freeing a group of his people from a prison camp. Insisting on staying back to hold up the approaching forces, he fought like a force of nature, hacking around him like a tornado and firing magical blasts like lightning. Eventually, when bodies littered the ground around him, Sipue Greenleaf realized that he couldn't hold out much longer. Mustering all of his strength, Sipue Greenleaf showed his full power as a mage, releasing a magic blast that lit the sky for miles around and collapsing the canyon. Though his forces and their charges all made it safely, Sipue Greenleaf did not survive the explosion. He shall remembered for his sacrifice for as long as the kingdom of Mighas lasts.

Mr. Shilnad The Just

Lived in Era 44, got 1 heir(s) (Sekasi The Sly) and was a member of Paladins of the Order of the Frozen Flame
Hearing of Sipue Greenleaf's fall, many of the leaders of Mithas became discouraged and began to discuss surrender. During this discussion, the troll king Shilnad sat like a mountain rising out of a stormy sea, until finally he could hold his silence no longer. "You wish to give our kingdom to these barbarians!? They are the ones that our king Sipue died fighting against. I would rather die than dishonor this sacrifice that Sipue made for our people!" With that, Shilnad stormed out, taking his entire retinue. The other leaders looked down silently as he spoke, unwilling or unable to meet his eyes.

Shortly after, the council came to Shilnad's tower and kneeled before it, asking for his forgiveness for even considering surrender. When he came out, they named him Just and asked that he take over as Sipue Greenleaf's successor, for he was the only one among them who was worthy. Shilnad accepted the title, and under his rule, Mithas began once again to fight.

They won many victories, beginning to take back much that had been lost. However, Mithas was never an excessively large nation, even in its prime, and the forces of the enemy were as sand on the shore. Eventually, they were beaten back under the sheer weight of the enemy's forces. Soon, word reached Shilnad that the enemy was massing its forces for one last assault.

Hearing this, Shilnad gathered his commanders together. He was overwhelmed for a moment. He had no plan. What hope could he offer these men? The indecision lasted only a moment, however, as Sekasi, the captain of the Shadowrunners, stepped forward to deliver the news. His generals were stunned for a moment, before Sekasi told them of his plan. The generals would hold the main pass over the mountains between them and the opposing army, while the kingdom slipped out through the hidden routes used by the Shadowrunner Scouts. Mithas would cease to exist for a time, its people living as bandit resistance bands among the enemy, linked to just a few other cells until such time came as they could step back into the light.

Shilnad at first wished to protest the plan, but he then saw that it was the only way for his people, his kingdom, to survive. His men agreed and named Sekasi Sly, urging him to take leadership of the bands. Sekasi accepted this and stepped from the tent to gather his men. He never knew how long Shilnad held, but it was enough. However, among the people of Mithas, it is told that he held for a week and clogged the path with the dead. It is told that he and his armies fought until their swords broke, and then fough on with their bare hands. It is told that once all his men were dead around him, Shilnad lasted two days by himself, fighting with weapons stolen from the corpses of those he had slain.
One thing is known, however. Mithas remembers.

Mr. Sekasi The Sly

Lived in Era 45, got 1 heir(s) (Wayra The Swift) and was a member of Paladins of the Order of the Frozen Flame
"It is time."

The news spread quickly through the scattered bands that Mithas had become. Through their efforts, the people of Mithas had finally produced a world in which their people could live and be free. Sekasi gathered his people together to his camp, naming that place New Haven. The town quickly filled with former farmers, who began working the ground around the city, turning it into a place of beauty. Soon, the scattered bands of the Shadowrunners came back together, reclaiming Thorbardin. As people began to trickle in, the future looked bright.

Sekasi's kingdom grew quickly as more people came from the farthest edges of Talents. Soon, there were enough people to settle more cities, retaking Greenhome and even settling more cities of their own to the East. Mithas was finally reborn.

Sekasi stood on the balcony of his palace, remembering the many times he had to run and hide his face. It felt good to finally be able to stand here, exposed to the world, instead of hiding his face beneath a cloak in the woods. It had been worth it, however, and now Sekasi had traded his worn cloaks for the robes of a High Paladin. He stood there a minute letting the wind blow back his raven hair, his green eyes closed in rememberance.

Mr. Wayra The Swift

Lived in Era 46, got 1 heir(s) (Pietra The Tranquil) and was a member of Paladins of the Order of the Frozen Flame
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