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In prehistoric times, Chrobonsk was inhabited by a diverse group of ethnically indigenous Sarpedonic tribes that were in one way or another eradicated by the ancient Suratii Civilization. This civilization ended up collapsing due to what is speculated to be a mass famine. Out of the collapse of the original Suratii civilization, came the Suratii city states. These were largely mercantile peoples that gained their wealth from trading with Caphiria in antiquity. | In prehistoric times, Chrobonsk was inhabited by a diverse group of ethnically indigenous Sarpedonic tribes that were in one way or another eradicated by the ancient Suratii Civilization. This civilization ended up collapsing due to what is speculated to be a mass famine. Out of the collapse of the original Suratii civilization, came the Suratii city states. These were largely mercantile peoples that gained their wealth from trading with Caphiria in antiquity. | ||
The Suratii | The Suratii city states were made into a handful of tributary states under the first Caphiric, but the region broke out into over a hundred noble entities once the empire lost its administrative grasp. For over a hundred years these nobles were embroiled in a constant state of warfare, vying for power over one another. All with aims of uniting the region. This came to an end with the formation of the Tzardom itself when a royal marriage between the two most powerful noble houses combined the two to form a single kingdom with a ruling monarch. These were the houses Chrob and Onsk, respectively. | ||
This came to an end with the formation of the Tzardom itself when a royal marriage between the two most powerful noble houses combined the two to form a single kingdom with a ruling monarch. These were the houses Chrob and Onsk, respectively. | |||
After the establishment of the monarchy Chrobonskian art and culture flourished, and the region become incredibly prosperous leading to the establishment of the University of Srimonsk. This age of stability set a precedent for the monarchy, and some historians speculate it is why it has survived for so long. | After the establishment of the monarchy Chrobonskian art and culture flourished, and the region become incredibly prosperous leading to the establishment of the University of Srimonsk. This age of stability set a precedent for the monarchy, and some historians speculate it is why it has survived for so long. | ||
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=== The Wedding at the Mouth === | === The Wedding at the Mouth === | ||
Eventually, two quasi-coalitions formed on either side of the river (placeholder). One side ruled by House Chrob, the other by House Onsk. While historically bitter rivals, the two houses saw an opportunity to unite and form a state for all Suratii peoples. | Eventually, two quasi-coalitions formed on either side of the river (placeholder). One side ruled by House Chrob, the other by House Onsk. While historically bitter rivals, the two houses saw an opportunity to unite and form a state for all Suratii peoples. This period is considered to be the golden age of Chrobonskian history due to an increase in academic movements, the foundation of the first state sponsored university, as well as the first ever instance of long term stability in the region. | ||
=== The Long Peace === | === The Long Peace === | ||