History of Nordmaar

The History of Nordmaar

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 The Beginning

4 The Clans

5 Ogre Invasions and Unification

6 Yinn Invasion

7 Bruce's gain control

8 Clan Wars

9 MacCallum Rise to Power

10 Mutt Bay

11 Battle of Mutt Bay

12 The MacCallums

13 The Vikings

Grainne and Edana MacAllen, the twins of Nordmaar as youths.

They aspired to serve in the Kingdom's fleet.

THE BEGINNING

From the start, the people of Nordmaar, have been a tenacious bunch.

Wandering nomads of the Icelands, comprised of the toughest warriors, men

and women who fought for survival and strove for a place to call home.

Fighting harsh winds and the most brutal of climates, they had done just

that. Where others would surely fail and succumb to the elements, the

Icelandic people only grew stronger and more determined.

First records indicate that the first leader of the Icelandic people was one

by the name of Aastar MacGregor. A stout warrior and a wise leader, who's

faith in Cliath was unmatched by even the most devout of priests. According

to the old records that had been found, Alastar had sent forth numerous

scouting parties to find a place to call home, only to have a few of them

never return, their lives assumed lost. Being a man that would never give

up, he turned to his Lord and had spent numerous days and nights high upon a

hill in prayer to Cliath. After seven days he returned down the mountain,

back to his people, and spoke of the land he had been shown by his Lord.

They set forth towards this new direction, and after several weeks of hard

travel, they came across this Utopia that Alastar had seen. Lush forests,

valleys and rolling hillsides, all teeming with wildlife and natures own

creations. It was within these valleys that a new city was born. The city

of Nordmaar.

THE CLANS

The MacCallum Clan - Cryfder am Calon (Strength of Heart)

The MacCallum clan is Nordmaar's most influential clan since the heads of

this clan are the King and Queen themselves, William and Grainne. The

MacCallum's are also know to be some of the more intelligent Celts. They

begin schooling their children young and their studies never seem to end at

any age.

The Wallace Clan - Pro Libertate (For Freedom)

The Wallace clan is one of Nordmaar's more peaceful clans, until they are

wronged that is. They currently make up a good portion of the kingdom, many

Wallace's are high ranking officers in the army.

The MacLeod Clan - Muros aheneus esto (Be then a wall of brass)

The MacLeod clan has dominated the ranks of the Army since the clans unified

into Nordmaar. Today, that is still true. The MacLeod's take pride in

their clansmen as being high ranking army sergeants and officers. The

MacLeod's are one of Nordmaar's proudest clans.

The Gunn Clan - Aut Pax Aut Bellum (Either War or Peace)

The Gunn clan are known as Nordmaar's biggest and meanest Celts. These

Celts stand several inches taller than most of the Celts. They generally

fill up the enlisted ranks of the army. It is rumored that it takes three

men to defeat one Gunn.

The Bruce Clan - Fuimus (Our presence has been felt)

The Bruce's are one of Nordmaar's noblest clans. Some of the elders believe

strongly that their clan should still hold the crown, but they have pledged

their support to the MacCallum's to help end the clan wars. The Bruce clan

stays very active in politics and military matters.

The MacGregor Clan - S Rioghal Mo Dhream (Royal is my Race)

The MacGregor's were the Celtic people's first Royal family. And since

their departure from the throne, they have been treated almost as equals

with the current Royal family. The MacGregor's hold some distaste for the

Bruce clan due to earlier historical events, including the cause of the Clan

Wars. The MacGregors proudly have some of the highest ranking members of

the fleet in their clan. The majority of the MacGregors join the fleet,

many becoming officers.

The MacAllen Clan - Unoliaeth am Cartref (Unity of Home)

The MacAllen clan has members made up of many clansmen formerly from other

clans. They are united in their cause to protect the current royal family

and to never allow another clan wars to begin again. The MacAllen's are

respected and feared for being some of the most skilled fighters in all of

Nordmaar.

THE OGRE INVASIONS

For numerous years, the Icelandic people of Nordmaar, lived peacefully. The

several clans all residing within the same area in the city of Nordmaar.

But their peaceful existence was short lived, as the ogres of Gruntz and the

outlying areas had proceeded to gather and form armies in which to invade

and conquer the Icelandic continent, bringing forth a campaign of wars. For

every skirmish and war that the ogres had brought to the gates of Nordmaar,

one warrior stood out from them all, Bryant Gunn. Almost single handedly he

and the clan he led defeated and beat back the ogres until they gave up

entirely. He was touted as one of the clans greatest warriors.

CLANS UNITE

After long intense debates, after the ogre invasions ceased, it was agreed

upon by the current clan leaders that they should unite under one founding

body. Many vied for the position and arguements continued on for days.

Many thinking that perhaps the Gunns should lead after their show of

strength in defending their city, others argued that they were too brutal.

Each had their own ideals of who the leader should be, but near the end of

the deliberations, there was only one logical conclusion for them all. It

was finally determined that since it was the MacGregors who founded their

great city, it should be the MacGregors that also led them as well. Thus

the first King of Nordmaar was crowned. The son of Alastar MacGregor

himself, Drummond MacGregor.

YINN INVASION

For a few years, peace again had come to the Highlands, as it had become to

be known. The kingdom prospered and grew under the rule of their first

King. But what can only be known as the beginning for what will remain til

this day and in to the future, the cause of the hatred and dislike of the

yaenni.

It was at this time that the yaenni of Dae'tok had begun their campaign for

world domination, spreading forth to destroy all that stood within their

path. Many kingdoms and villages were destroyed from their campaigns, and

the Highlanders waited for what was to come. When that day finally came,

and the yaenni turned their attention to the gates of Nordmaar, it was the

Wallace clan that almost single handedly beat back an entire brigade of

yaenni. But their numbers were too vast and soon the Highlanders were

overrun and defeated by their army.

The Wallace clan, led by Laoghaire Wallace, gathered those that survived the

onslaught and began to make plans for a rebellion. In secret they had met

and conspired, until the time was just right, then they made their move.

The gathered in force and fought like never before to drive the yaenni back

northwards and out of the Highlands. The Kingdom of Nordmaar was once again

in the hands of the Highlanders.

BRUCES GAIN CONTROL

There was much dissension after the yaenni invasion. Some felt the King was

to blame for them almost losing their home and disgruntlement was found all

around. The Queen, Nairne MacGregor, had fallen ill from sickness and died,

leaving the couple childless. Drummond, distraught still over the loss of

his beloved, was near oblivious to the rumblings outside his door. He was

found one morning, brutally murdered within his chambers. The assailant

unknown.

This had thrown the clans in to upheaval, as there were no heirs in which to

claim the throne. Deliberations had begun again and it was all agreed by

the clans that the Bruces, who had shown great nobility and honorableness of

nature, should gain the crown. Thus, Cleary Bruce was named the new King of

Nordmaar.

CLAN WARS

Some still wondered how it was the former King was murdered, and would not

give up their search to find the truth. Rumors abounded about how the Bruce

clan itself had something to do with the assassination of Drummond

MacGregor. Several clans took sides and skirmishes began to break out as

they argued over the rumors. But as the Highland people are very prone to

quick and short tempers, these minor skirmishes soon broke out in to full

out wars.

Over numerous years, these wars lasted, causing the clans to nearly all be

destroyed. The Gunn clan, led by Gilroy Gunn, nearly defeated all of them,

until the Wallace and MacGregor clans had come to an agreement and joined

forces, defeating the Gunns. It was a time of great upheaval for the

Highlands and nearly all had done what the ogres and yaenni could not do,

destroyed them all.

THE MACCALLUM RISE TO POWER

With the clans nearly all destroyed, and the Gunns defeated, a council of

the heads of each clan met to try to end the war between them. All of the

clans agreed that the Bruce's should relinquish the crown to the MacCallum

clan. Surprisingly, not one of them agreed that the MacGregors should again

have that control. Thus, Cathal MacCallum, was crowned the King of

Nordmaar.

It was under his reign, that many of the greatest warriors and fighters from

each clan, banded together to form the MacAllen clan. Each having sworn a

sacred vow to protect the current Royal Family, regardless of who they might

be. Carlisle MacAllen became the first leader of the MacAllen clan.

BATTLE of MUTT BAY

The yinn had continued their onslaught on to the Highlands, skirmishes and

threats to destroy them being uttered from their mouths at every turn. One

evening, while the Queen was visiting within the Rose, a bandit had snuck in

and struck a blow to her head, slinging her over his shoulder and carried

her off.

They got as far as the Sea Mage before Maelduin MacAllen caught up and

slayed the yinn, rescuing the Queen. Harsh words were slung as dishonor was

brought to Queen Moira MacCallum, by Ryshana, a yinn of Eclipse. Cathal

issued forth a challenge, but Ryshana declined. Wryllish of Eclipse

stepping forth to take their place. Cathal was unfortunately slain.

The yinn once more rose and strove for world domination. This time they

targeted the Highlanders first, as a form of revenge. Many lives were lost

on both sides as the war raged through the Highlands and took to the sea.

The Nordmaarian flagship the Drochnathair, captained by Latrell Bruce,

finally ended the battle by sinking the yaenni ship, the Dae'Penzi.

Commanding NCO Maelduin MacAllen was killed during the battle, when a

cannonball struck him directly in the head as he stood at the helm. It was

the bloodiest of all battles between the yinn of Dae'tok and the Highlanders

of Nordmaar, and had become to be known as the Battle of Mutt Bay.

Shortly afterward, Ultan Wallace, was banished from the Kingdom, marked as

a traitor along with his wife Katheryne by the Queen Moira MacCallum. Ultan

Wallace was found guilty of trying to raise an army to take the throne for

himself, but for his bravery and past acts the Queen had only chosen to

banish him instead of executing him. He was later killed in a duel by Duke

Ellis MacCallum, Cathal's nephew.

THE MACCALLUMS

The yinn struck their hardest blow, when they kidnapped Queen Moira and her

young son, Prince William. Moira was rescued but there was no sign of

William. The yinn had hidden away the young prince to raise as their own,

to use him ultimately against Nordmaar. He was rescued, eventually, by a

group of Nordmaarians and brought home to eventually recover.

When Moira died, her son William became the new King of Nordmaar. He

eventually married Grainne MacAllen, a daughter of Bridgit and Collum

MacAllen. For several years they ruled, having three sons, Keaghan, Gabhan

and Darrigan. Keaghan being the oldest, became the heir to the throne.

The boys themselves, were much alike and yet very different. Keaghan

married Meckenizie MacLeod, to which they have a daughter, after much

strife, Emyrah. The second oldest, Gabhan, was declared a traitor to the

crown when he had attempted to slay Keaghan and garner the power for

himself. Being cast out and declared a traitor, proved to be too much to

bear for the young man and he took his life shortly thereafter. Darrigan,

the youngest, has gone his own path and travels the world. None have heard

anything from him and rumors abound that he met his end within a tavern.

When the heir to the throne came of age, his father abdicated from the

throne, wishing retirement to spend with his wife, and passed on the crown

to Keaghan. Making him the next King of Nordmaar and his wife, Meckenizie,

the Queen.

THE VIKINGS

Peace has reigned within the Highlands for the most part, save for the

occasional uprising of the yinn, or as of late the goblins of Darkonin.

But history is still to be written, and as is the way of life, things often

do change, but through it all the Highlanders will forever remain who they

are, survivors.

Addendum

The Lost Heir

For several years it was believed that the only child of King Keaghan Cathal

MacCallum and Queen Meckenizie MacCallum was brutally murdered on the eve

that the child was to be born. Viciously attacked by the Yinn Queen

Meckenizie MacCallum and Lady Meralynn Bruce were forcibly taken, held and

brutally beaten to near death. It was presumed at the time, as the Queen

was near to giving birth, that the child was taken from her by them and

murdered. For years the couple remained childless, but by the graces of

Cliath they soon had a new member to their family, Emyrah MacCallum.

Sixteen years had passed, when a pack of Yinn had begun regular assaults

upon the Highlands. What was different in this group was the fact that a

young human male, looking very much like the King was a part of them. The

Minister Shaunce MacLeod, Blaere MacCallum and Vianna Gunn aided King

Keaghan MacCallum in the tracking and trapping of this young boy and with

much interrogation of the captured Yinn it was founded and proclaimed that

this boy was the lost child of the King and Queen. The boy was used as part

of a nefarious scheme of the Yinn and their wizard, to infiltrate the

Highlands and bring them down. To say the least their tactics had failed

and the boy was declared and recognized as the Heir to the Throne and to be

known as Prince Teirnan MacCallum.

The Massacre

One of the most bloodiest and heinous acts ever committed to the Crown in

the entirety of Highland history. Shortly after the Prince was recovered,

the MacCallum clan gathered together to welcome their lost Prince home. The

wizard Yinn who was seen with the young prince prior at his recovery, once

more appeared. The Yinn doing something they had never before done,

impersonated by illusion that of the Nordmaarian guards. The Yinn attacked

swiftly, taking first the young Princess Emyrah, to draw the others.

Waiting for them upon the other side of a portal was the pack of Yinn.

Outnumbered the Royal family fell.

Forever the memories of Queen Grainne MacCallum, King William MacCallum,

Queen Meckenizie MacCallum and Princess Emyrah MacCallum will remain. To

this day the hunt for the Yinn continue, unknown to the Highlands as to

their identity and name of their Wizard.

The Thaxanos War

War had begun to greet the worlds. Tempers flaring and words flung about.

Since the time of Queen Moira MacCallum, a treaty and peace had forever been

held with the dwarves of Thaxanos. Word had been received that the dwarves

had suddenly aligned themselves with the Ganthians near to the Nordmaarian

border. The Ganthians themselves becoming restless and wanting for world

domination over other races.

Treaty talks with the dwarves and attempts to make them see reason fell upon

the deaf ears of the Thane, Grumf Thistlebeard. The Nordmaarians from this

point forward have been at war with them. No aggressions as of yet have

come to pass, as the dwarven military ship was sunk upon the coast of

Icewall.

The Ganthian War

With the alliance of the dwarves, the Ganthians, under their Emperor Vaegore

Gloran'di, decided to begin their expansion. Vaegore had approached King

Keaghan MacCallum and gave the ultimatum, to join under the Ganthian Empire

or be crushed beneath their feet. Needless to say the King opted not to

join under the Ganthian Banner.

Declarations of War were declared and the Nordmaarian troops quickly

surrounded the borders of Ganth. The citizens of Ganth quickly lost faith

in their Emperor and fear overtook them at the sight of the Nordmaarian

troops. Their Emperor was removed and the Ganthians admitted defeat without

any blood being shed. The Nordmaarians have since been placed upon the

Ganthian Council with complete vetoing rights to any decision they may make

in regards to further expansion or thoughts of War.

A victory for certain for that of the Nordmaarians over the Ganthians.

The New Generation

With the threat of war abated, King Keaghan Cathal MacCallum decided to step

down from the throne. Newly remarried to Duchess Vianna Gunn, he opted for

retirement and to spend time with his family. Prince Teirnan MacCallum was

proclaimed the new King of Nordmaar and his wife, Rowynna Bruce MacCallum

the Queen.

As well as part of the throne are their children, Princess Eibhlinn

MacCallum and Prince Raghnall MacCallum. The Former King, Keaghan MacCallum

and his wife Vianna have since become the Duke and Duchess of Nordmaar,

their children Corc, Marnius and Braedyn.

As of this date, with the MacCallum clan once more thriving from near

obliteration, the Highlands as well thrives onwards. War is ever present

and a possibility but as always the Highlands will stand strong.

The Clans of Nordmaar

The MacCallum Clan

Cryfder am Calon (Strength of Heart)

Status: The MacCallum clan is Nordmaar's most influential clan since the

heads of this clan are the current King and Queen themselves, King Teirnan.

The MacCallum's are also known to be some of the more intelligent Celts.

They begin schooling their children young and their studies never seem to

end at any age.

History: The MacCallum's took the Crown from the Bruce's centuries ago

during the great clan war. Most MacCallum's seem to be in the fleet with

many high ranking officers. Before their crowning, the MacCallum's were

considered mostly a neutral clan. Moira was born to Francis and Sinead

Wallace. Moira joined the fleet as a nurse where she met King Cathal

nursing his wounds. She was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross after

leaving the fleet to be Nordmaar's Queen. Moira was widowed and

birthed the child, William, of Cathal the deceased king. King Cathal was

slain in a duel against Wryllish of Eclipse, defending the honor of his

Queen.

Queen Moira and Prince William were abducted by the Yinn during the

battle of Mutt Bay. Nordmaar won the battle, but lost their prince to the

yinn. Prince William was eventually rescued and claimed the throne after

the death of his mother. King Keaghan would take over for King William who

abdicated the throne. King Keaghan would prove influential in the joining

of his Kingdom with the Vikings, the Thaxanos War, and the Ganthian War.

His wife and prince Teirnan were taken prisoner on the eve of Teirnan's

birth. The queen was killed, but Teirnan lived as part of a yinn plot to

infiltrate Nordmaar. Teirnan was rescued, named the heir to the throne, and

became King. However, much of the royal family was slain by the yinn upon

his return to Nordmaar. His first Queen, Queen Rowynna Bruce, was also

kidnapped by the yinn.

Heads: King Teirnan

King Keaghan

King William

King Cathal and Queen Moira

An attractive ice crystal mausoleum for the MacCallum family is northeast off

the main cobblestone road in town.

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| The MacCallum Mausoleum |

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| The MacCallum Mausoleum has been built in memory of those lost in the |

| massacre that ended the lives of William, Grainne, Meckenizie, and |

| Emyrah. |

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| Over the years Nordmaar has been blessed with strength, life, love, |

| and sadly loss. The loss of one of our own is never easy. Let us |

| forever remember those who have passed from our embrace to the embrace |

| of the gods. |

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| Cathal, Moira, William, Grainne, Meckenizie, Emyrah and Rowynna your |

| loss will never be forgotten. You will all live forever in our hearts. |

|____ _______ __ ____ ____________ __________ ____ ___________ |

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The Wallace Clan

The Wallace Clan - Pro Libertate (For Freedom)

Status: The Wallace clan is one of Nordmaar's more peaceful clans, until they are wronged that is. They currently make up a good portion of the kingdom, many Wallace's are high ranking officers in the army.

History: The Wallaces have never held the crown of the Nordmaar, but they

are known throughout history as heroes. The Wallace clan singly handedly

held off a large brigade of the Yinn during the Yinn invasion. And while

the Yinn eventually conquered Nordmaar, it was the Wallace clan, led by

Laoghaire Wallace, that launched a rebellion driving the Yinn back to the

northern Icelands of Icewall. During the Clan Wars, the Wallace clan joined

with the MacGregors to fight back the Gunns.

The Battle of Mutt Bay brought heroics and disgrace for the Wallace clan.

Dae'tok launched an attack from the port of Icewall and made it all the way

into Nordmaar, but they were turned back by the Nordmaar 1st regiment,

led by 2nd lieutenant and knight Ultan Wallace. However, the Wallace clan

leader was killed during the battle. Ultan's heroics brought him a position as

leader of the Wallace Clan. After the Battle of Mutt Bay, the Wallace clan

lost their leader Ultan, after he was found guilty of trying to raise an army

to take the crown for himself. The majority of Wallace clan mates disapproved

of his actions and shunned him. Instead of execution, the Queen chose to exile

Ultan and his wife Katheryne.

Heads: Lord Thyranis

Ultan Wallace- Exiled in disgrace

Laoghaire Wallace

The MacLeod Clan

Muros aheneus esto (Be then a wall of brass)

Status: The MacLeod clan has dominated the ranks of the Army since the clans unified into Nordmaar. Today, that is still true. The MacLeod's take pride in their clansmen as being high ranking army sergeants and officers. The MacLeod's are one of Nordmaar's proudest clans. There is also a rumor that the MacLeods share a common manatonic gene that appears in every generation. Some laugh at this and some believe it to be true.

History: Many MacLeods were killed in the quest to capture Dae'tok. But heroically, they are given credit for hurting the Dae'tok kingdom bad enough to prevent any future attacks for hundreds of years. There is also a rumor that the MacLeods share a common manatonic gene that appears in every generation. Some laugh at this and some believe it to be true. Eremon was made the leader of clan MacLeod after the battle of mutt bay when the former head was killed in action.

Heads: Bryanna MacLeod, Lord Eremon MacLeod

The Gunn Clan

Aut Pax Aut Bellum (Either War or Peace)

Status: The Gunn clan are known as Nordmaar's biggest and meanest Celts. These Celts stand several inches taller than most of the Celts. They generally fill up the enlisted ranks of the army. It is rumored that it takes three men to defeat one Gunn.

History: The Gunns were the brute force behind many military attacks and

invasions. The Gunn clan, led by Bryant Gunn, almost single handedly

defeated the Ogres of Gruntz. This show of strength nearly propelled the

Gunns to the throne, however, the throne went to the MacGregors. During the

Clan Wars, the Gunns, led by Gilroy Gunn, nearly defeated all other clans

before the MacGregor/Wallace clans joined to drive them away. The Battle of

Mutt Bay also brought glory and sadness for the Gunn clan. They fought

valiantly, but their leader was killed in battle.

Heads: Lord Ogilvy

Gilroy Gunn

Bryant Gunn

The Bruce Clan

The Bruce Clan - Fuimus (Our presence has been felt)

Status: The Bruce's are one of Nordmaar's noblest clans. Some of the elders believe strongly that their clan should still hold the crown, but they have pledged their support to the MacCallum's to help end the clan wars. The Bruce clan stays very active in politics and military matters.

History: The Bruce clan took the crown after the assassination of King

Drummond MacGregor whom had no heirs. The crown was rightfully the Bruce's

after negotiations between the clans and Cleary Bruce became the first and

only King for the Bruce Clan. False rumors of a Bruce involvement in the

killing helped spark the great clan wars which lasted for several years

until the Bruce clan surrendered the crown to the MacCallums. The Bruce

clan is full of a long and noble history in which they are very proud to

claim. One of the most famous individuals of Nordmaar was known as Rupert

Bruce. Rupert was the Minister of Defense for as long as anyone can

remember and would be involved in many major political and military

decisions of Nordmaar. He was also a highly decorated veteran of the army.

Heads: Robaidh Bruce

Rupert Bruce

King Cleary Bruce

The MacGregor Clan

Status: The MacGregor's were the Celtic people's first Royal family. And since their departure from the throne, they have been treated almost as equals with the current Royal family. The MacGregor's hold some distaste for the Bruce clan due to earlier historical events, including the cause of the Clan Wars. The MacGregors proudly have some of the highest ranking members of the fleet in their clan. The majority of the MacGregors join the fleet, many becoming officers.

History: The MacGregor clan was Nordmaar's first Royal Clan. They served the kingdom well and one day their King was assassinated with no heir nor Queen. Political debate soon sprang up and the Bruce clan claimed the throne. Rumors sprung up that a Bruce was behind the assassination and the great clan war sparked and lasted for several years. It ended when all clans agreed that the Bruce's would relinquish the crown to the MacCallum's. (they wouldn't agree to the MacGregors) Since then the MacGregor family has done well within the fleet and many are hopeful that the crown be returned to their clan one day.

The MacAllen Clan

Status: The MacAllen clan has members made up of many clansmen formerly from other clans. They are united in their cause to protect the current royal family and to never allow another clan wars to begin again. The MacAllen's are respected and feared for being some of the most skilled fighters in all of Nordmaar.

History: The MacAllen clan was founded shortly after the great clan wars by members of almost extinct clans, due to the war. they have pledged a holy vow never to let clansmen fight amongst themselves every again. But most importantly, they have vowed to protect the royal family of Nordmaar with their lives, so that the struggle for power may never again wipe our entire clans.

Heads: Lord (Captain) Carlisle MacAllen

Original History Text

The History of Nordmaar

The Beginning

For as long as could be remembered, the MacGregor clan had led and was the first Royal Family of Nordmaar. The city itself having been founded by Alastar MacGregor.

Ogres Invade

The ogres of Gruntz and surrounding areas had united and begun a campaign for domination within the icy continent. The Gunn clan known for his great might, led by Bryant Gunn almost single handedly defeated every skirmish and war that the ogres had brought forth to the city of Nordmaar. He is known as one of the clans greatest warriors

Clans unite under the MacGregors

After long intense debates, it was agreed among the current clan leaders to unite under one founding body, as a greater showing of strength to any other races or cities who may wish to attack. It was agreed that the MacGregors who had founded the city of Nordmaar should rightfully be the ones to rule over them as King. Alastar MacGregor's son, Drummond MacGregor became the Kingdom of Nordmaar's first King.

Yinn Invasion

The yaenni of Dae'tok had begun their campaign for world domination, spreading forth to destroy all that stood within it's path. Many kingdoms and villages were destroyed from their campaigns. When the yaenni turned their attention to the gates of Nordmaar, it was the Wallace clan that almost single handedly beat back an entire brigade of yaenni. But Nordmaar had been defeated by the Yinn. The Wallace clan led by Laoghaire Wallace launched a rebellion that drove the yaenni back northwards and out of the Highlands. The Kingdom of Nordmaar was once again in the hands of the Highlanders.

MacGregors without heir-Bruces gain crown

King Drummond MacGregor was killed by an assassin of unknown origin and the clans were thrown into an upheaval. The Queen, Nairne had died a year earlier from sickness before any child could be born to the couple. When Drummond was slain, there was no heir to be found. The clans all agreed that the Bruces who had shown great nobility and honorability of nature, should get the crown and lead the Highlands. Cleary Bruce was named the new King of Nordmaar.

Clan Wars

Rumors abounded about how the Bruce clan itself had something to do with the assassination of Drummond MacGregor. The rumors sparked a war that almost destroyed all of the clans. The Gunn clan, led by Gilroy Gunn, nearly defeated all of the clans, until the Wallace and MacGregor clans united defeating them. The clans themselves were nearly all destroyed. The wars lasted for many years.

MacCallums awarded crown-reunite Nordmaar

With the clans nearly all destroyed, and the Gunns defeated, a council of the heads of each clan met to try to end the war between them. All of the clans agreed that the Bruce's should relinquish the crown to the MacCallum clan. Not one of them agreed that the MacGregor's should again have that control. Cathal MacCallum was crowned King of Nordmaar.

MacAllen Clan formed

Many great warriors and fighters from each clan, banded together to form the MacAllen clan. Each having sworn a sacred vow to do protect the current royal family, regardless of who they might be. Carlisle MacAllen became the first leader of the MacAllen clan.

Yinn Campaign

The yinn once more rose and strove for world domination. This time they targetted the Highlanders first, as a form of revenge. Many lives were lost on both sides as the war raged through the Highlands and took to sea. The Nordmaarian flagship the Drochnathair, captained by Latrell Bruce, finally ended the battle by sinking the yaenni ship, the Dae'Penzi.Commanding NCO Maelduin MacAllen was killed in the battle.. It was the bloodiest of all battles between the yinn of Dae'tok and the Highlanders of Nordmaar, and became known as the Battle of Mutt Bay.

Ultan Wallace was shortly there after banished from the Kingdom marked as a traitor, along with his wife Katheryne by the Queen Moira MacCallum. Ultan Wallace was found guilty of trying to raise an army to take the throne for himself, but for his bravery and past acts the queen had taken that into account and only chose to banish him instead of execute him. He was later killed in a duel with Duke Ellis MacCallum, Cathal’s nephew.

The yinn struck their hardest hit when they kidnapped Queen Moira and Prince William. Moira was rescued but William was not found until years later. The yinn had raised him to use against Nordmaar. He was rescued, eventually, by a group of Nordmaarians. He was brought home and eventually recovered.

When Moira died William became the King of Nordmaar. He married Grainne MacAllen. They currently rule Nordmaar. They had three sons, Keaghan, Gabhan and Darrigan. Currently Keaghan, the crown prince, is married to Meckenizie MacLeod

A Request for Information Regarding the History of Nordmaar

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Kuririn: Collection of History of Nordmaar

Sun Dec 5 15:15:59 2010

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Lords and Ladies,

First, I would like to extend my thanks to Queen Emylae MacCallum for her

hospitality and the information she supplied towards the rebuilding of the

Nordmaar collection of our library.

This brings me to the purpose of this missive: the rebuilding of the

Nordmaar Collection within our library. My ancestry follows that of the

"Vikings," although my family left for the Althainian continent long ago.

My interest in this history led me to discover the disrepair of the Nordmaar

history within our library. As I pointed this out to Colonel Datai, I

realized I gladly offered myself up to rebuild it.

The Queen provided me with a great deal of information, which shall be

added. However, there is always more to gather. I seek any information:

collections of missives, prayers, heraldry, battle reports, stories of

heroics, stories of terrors, lists of heads of the clans, information on

each clan, and skaldic poetry... Always skaldic poetry.

We only have the heads of the Viking clans, which the queen supplied this

day. Otherwise, we have no information. While we have some history of

Nordmaar, it ends with the rise of King William... And I know there is much

more.

So, after speaking with the Queen, I ask for any within Nordmaar to send me

missive or speak with me about any information you wish to share. I will be

sending the Lords and Ladies of each clan a separate missive for review of

their clans current status and history.

Kantilles bless,

Sir Kuririn Haraldr