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Thousands of years ago the land of Azzaria was united in peace. The people of Azzaria were one, not divided by race or region. The land was governed by a ruling body, and protected by a precious stone. The name of the stone has been lost in history, although it's importance has not been forgotten. The stone was believed to be mystical in origin, spreading peace and prosperity throughout the land.
No one ever considered what would happen if the stone left Azzaria. It was a thought that never occurred to them, not until it was too late. One of the Elves, Dracan of the Golden Oak, received a vision. This vision, a gift from the gods, foretold of a dark time that would descend upon Azzaria. The cause of the coming darkness was the mystical stone, and after many weeks of meditating, Dracan knew what he had to do. The stone needed to be hidden, taken from the people of Azzaria and hidden where no one would ever find it. Where it could not be used for darkness.
Dracan was approached by a woman who referred to herself only as a Protector, as someone who wanted to help him save Azzaria from the darkness. The Elf accepted her help willingly, and a plan was forged. The stone would be taken from it's resting place and given to the Protectors, the people of the strange woman. Unbeknown to Dracan and his companions, it was the Protector's who had sent the vision to Dracan. An ancient and powerful race, the Protectors were acting to keep balance in the world, and the Elf Dracan was just a tool.
One cold winter night Dracan and his companions executed their plan. Chaos erupted in the land of Azzaria when the stone was found to be missing. The races of Azzaria began to divide and the four regions were created. The Elves, the Imperials, the Celts and the Protectors were no longer at peace with one another. The disharmony would grow for years to come, and wars became a part of Azzaria's history.
The last great war was twenty years ago, and casualties were great on all sides. The Emperor Taron, ruler of the Imperials, grew up with ideas of peace and when he became Emperor he sought contact with the other races of Azzaria. It was a long and complex procedure, filled with frustration and after many years peaceful negotiations began.
The result of those negotiations was an alliance between the races, starting with a marriage and trade deals. Emperor Taron's son has been betrothed to the daughter of the King and Queen of the Celts. The Emperor is also in talks with the Elves to discuss a possible marriage between his niece, and one of the Elven princes. Both marriages have been met with a mixture of distrust, happiness, relief and suspicion on all sides. There are those who remember the last war, and some look forward to peace, while others hold onto old grudges and past sins.
Azzaria is in a time of great change. Whether it is for the better or the worst, that is yours to decide.
As for the mystical stone, it's whereabouts are still unknown. Some believe the Protectors have it, while others find little truth in the old myths and do not believe such a stone ever existed.
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