Age of Awakening (~1500BU - 0AU)

Corsia’s ancient origins are hard to determine, as only minor archaeological evidence of the time before Gregory the Great survives. This is possibly the result of a period of instability during the holy wars, and neighbouring border skirmishes. It is believed that the first settlers to the Corsian Isles arrived around 1500 years prior to the Corsian Union and the foundation of the nation as it is known today. These peoples populated the Corsian isles of Rathsos, Fenton, Tatunea and Alteria with surrounding shores of West Orialis, and the Eastern shores of Orialis island. Each of the 4 main ethnic groups developed some vastly different cultural practices while operating as separate territories, and formed deities which were integrated into their everyday lives and customs.

The inhabitants of Rathsos were the first to worship the Eras’ii twin deity. This religious practice was the first of its kind in the known world, and paved the way for the establishment of a diarchy to mirror this peculiar form of worship. One monarch would be charged with affairs of the state, while the other would oversee the faith and wellbeing of the people. This focused, faith-based relationship between the two rulers ensured that Rathsos maintained power and prominence in the years to come.

The Principality of Fenton instead worshiped a single deity, Alsor. This deity was very similar to Althor, who was worshipped in East Marthell. The presence of Alsor in the religious program of Fenton likely represents the first instance of Marthell’s influence upon the Corsian Isles prior to the arrival of Gregory. It is believed that the majority of the populace of Fenton originated from the South East of Marthell, as opposed to those of more Husvarian descent. Due to Fenton’s Marthellian culture and fierce warrior populace, they were a key contributor to the holy conquest of the Corsian Isles upon Gregory’s arrival.

Townships flourished towards the centre of the Corsian Isles. Merchant activity throughout this region increased as a result of its sheltered ports, plentiful shores, and natural springs. Over time, trading in this area was expanded into manufacturing centres, where copper, clay tools, and ornaments were produced. However, this advancement increased the vulnerability of the communities, who still operated as divided city states. They united to form a universal government, in order to secure their hold of the territory. This system was centred around town elders, who were required to meet and discuss matters of importance pertaining to the continued stability of the region. This form of rule lasted approximately two centuries, and formed a coherent identity for the central regions as a united nation. This unity provided the foundations required for a diverse polytheistic religious system of “Myridian” deities to be developed.

As a united sovereignty, Myridia occupied the more central regions of Corsia, including the Isles of Alteria and Tatunea, as well as the shores of Orialis along “Salus Bay”.

The Theero occupied the land to the East of the Orialis island. The boundaries of this territory along the shores where Whitecaster and Restonia are located today. This land has a dark past. The “Cult of Nalva”, a strong monotheist faith from the East, had consumed the hearts and minds of the local population. As a result, the populace engaged in weekly dark ritual practices, such as burning effigies and performing human sacrifices. It was even rumoured that the practice of cannibalism was acceptable, if a victim was found to be a “heretic”. However, little evidence has been found to support this claim, aside from the maddened ramblings of an early Myridian scholar. As a result, the rumours of this event are not believed to be historically accurate by most historians.

Irongate was briefly considered to be the ‘best’ city, as a result of its wealth and natural position. However, the neighbouring state of Rathsos, located to the far West, grew at a rapid pace. It eventually managed to overtake Irongate, both in terms of its technological capabilities and its size.

Age of Kings (0 AU - 712 AU)

As loyalty to the Myridian council wavered amongst the populace in the region, a couple of small scale rebellions occurred. These were largely concentrated within the coastal towns of the Orialis island. As a result of this disunity, the Myridian sovereignty grew increasingly fractured, and eventually crumbled. This event allowed for the rise of the monarchy to occur, and saw the coronation of the first King of the newly founded nation, Corsia.

Gregory the Great (Gregory I) (0AU - 15AU)

Gregory the Great was a prophet to the Corsian Church, and originated from the Marthellian nation of Lormount. Blessed by the guidance of Alsor, the strength of Nalva, and beckoned by the Eras’i, he is said to have lead the region into a new age which rose from the crumbling ruins of the Myriadians. Gregory had received comprehensive military training in his youth, and rose through the ranks of the Marthellian army to become a well-respected general. From a young age, Gregory was influenced by the Marthellian worship of Althor, the increased presence of Nalva from the rival Tyrillians across the sea, and a specific Rathsonian god, Eras'i. He incorporated these deities into all aspects of life, and was captivated by the act of appealing for their favour until his death. Gregory expressed dreams of grandeur, and was motivated by the idea of a ‘holy kingdom’, which would shine a light upon the true identities of Alsor, Nalva, and Eras'i. He believed that this would retain their holy favour, and his ideas gained him a cult following in Lormount. His actions in merging one of his native gods with two foreign gods, especially that of a rival, caused the high priests of the faith in his home nation to persecute Gregory. This forced him to flee to Corsia with his brother, and a self proclaimed ‘Holy Army’ comprised of a large number of loyal followers. They believed Gregory had been selected by the gods to fulfil the divine purpose of leading a region, and founding the ‘holy kingdom’. This allowed him to establish a secure reign in Corsia created by the will of the gods, with the divine purpose to lead a region to fulfil with the most promise of this future and become the kingdom’s righteous ruler and the church’s holy leader.

Nalva

Myridian Representations:

• Victorsi (War/Victory)
• Naptir (Fire)
• Rhellon (Knowledge/Progression)

Alsor

Myridian Representations:

• Orsra (Order/Justice)
• Vitasir (Life)
• Nomul (Water)

Erias’i

Myridian Representations:

• Parserun (Nature)
• Sailus (Peace)
• Ancallii (Wisdom)

Gregory officially abolished the remnants of the fractured Myridian government, and conquered the rebellious townships with his Holy Army. This allowed him to proclaim himself as the sole, all-powerful ruler of the new Holy Kingdom of Corsia. This marked the start of the official Imperial Corsian calendar, and this event is still commemorated as the Day of Union. Gregory ordered the construction of a huge array of projects, including the Geyser Building (the ruins of which survive today in the Myridia district of Irongate), the Grand Palace (known today as ‘The Pillar’ courthouse and prison), some of the oldest mines still in existence throughout the region as well as a new port in Tatunea for traders, consistently a fundamental component of the Corsian’s regional influence. While the palace was under construction, Gregory converted a stone mansion into a temporary residence. The sacred Unity Cathedral now stands upon its original location. The foundations of this stone building can still be seen today in the crypts of the cathedral, which was once a prominent seat of power for the great ‘prophet’ of Corsia.

Gregory often talked of his vision of a unified Corsia under one kingdom, with his holy religion to unite the entire populace. The religious system he brought to Corsia was well received due to its effective compatibility with the original Myriadian deities. Gregory spoke of how the old Myriad gods were sub-identities of the new church’s three main gods and therefore the Myriad gods could continue to be worshipped alongside the new church.

The local populace responded to Gregory’s rule with a mixed reception. His grand plans and concept of absolute power held by a single individual diverged from the traditional rule of central Corsia under the preceding Council of Elders. However, there was no doubt that Gregory had established a powerful and stable kingdom, the likes of which had never been seen previously in the region. Gregory sought to gain the favour of his detractors by establishing the ‘Council of Five’, a collection of advisors who were drawn from the original elder leaders of the Myriadian people. This council was designed to oversee important matters of the state, including management of the treasury, and maintaining civic function. Although his elaborate projects caused a great strain on the finances and resources of the kingdom, Gregory was a charismatic leader with contagious enthusiasm. As a result of his good-natured and intelligent rule, there were no major disturbances or civil unrests recorded in his reign.

However, the Council of Five had become strongly opposed to their lack of any significant power in Gregory’s court, and it is believed that they conspired to assassinate him. It is said that Gregory was last seen sitting on the balcony of his castle overlooking the canal, during a brief period of illness. Gregory was believed to have been killed that night, at the age of 56. To this day, historians are unsure of the circumstances surrounding his death, due to the lack of surviving evidence. The plot to murder Gregory was not uncovered for nearly a century after his death. A letter addressed to one of the council elders not involved in the king’s assassination was found in the possession of one of his descendants during the plague. This evidence was not made public, in order to preserve the dignity of the king’s legacy, and to avoid any attempts to disturb his remains in order to maintain the favour of the gods. The letter was burned by the state, however rumours of its existence and contents were spread throughout the kingdom for centuries. A number of people began to proclaim King Gregory as the first martyr of the Gregorian Unity as a result of his rumoured assassination.

Gregory I had no heir, therefore his brother Hartford immediately ascended to the throne upon his death. This rapid succession ensured that the church could maintain its leadership structure, and maintained peace throughout the kingdom. Hartford’s first act as king allowed for the re-enablement of power amongst the nobles and descendants of the Myriad elders. The Higher Council was formed as a result, however King Hartford remained ignorant of the previous council’s involvement in the demise of his brother.

Hartford I (15AU - 37AU)

The new King Hartford I was even more ruthless than Gregory’s initial conquering period in his early days. Unlike Gregory, Hartford’s experience was in military tactics and methods and subsequently his focus was entirely on conquest, this lead to the slowing of progress on Gregory I’s projects. This decline in civil progress for the war effort was not in vain, as Hartford managed to seize a sizeable extension to the kingdom’s territory to the North of Tatunea and further East of Orialis - thus firmly establishing the influence of the Holy Kingdom. At this point, the growth of Rathsos had slowed, and so too had interactions between the two Corsian states, reigniting past tensions in the region. The first test of Hartford’s new kingdom was to arrive in the form of an invasion of the Holy Capital, Tatunea by the rival neighbouring state. The invasion under Harford not only was repelled, he managed to claim tributes from their leader. In recognition of this monumental feat, the city was renamed Irongate and a huge gate of iron was forged from the armour of the defenders who died to commemorate the event, thus showcasing the Kingdom’s power. Hartford slowed in his reign as he approached his 64th year of life, twelve years after taking control of the kingdom, although he continued participation in the physical activities of his past. He died in a jousting accident and his son Hartford II claimed the throne.

Hartford II (37AU - 56AU)

Hartford II upheld the conquest of his father to legitimise his power, often riding with calvary in his Holy Corsian Military. His first defining point as king took place a few years after taking the throne to the North East of the border in Orialis, around Theisdor. While returning to Northall, the army came under attack from a hastily built fortification and a light army. The King, along with a handful of the cavalry from the army, performed a gallant flanking charge utilising a nearby treeline catching the enemy off guard. Hartford’s aid in combat boosted the troops’ morale and the Royal Corsian Military were feared by many neighbouring rival states who once dared to challenge them.

The absence of the two Hartford monarchs lead to stagnant period for the kingdom in terms of civil development and social reform, however the capital which housed the royal family and nobles remained a strong and prosperous hub of activity where other cities faltered. Gregory I’s original Irongate development projects were completed during the reign of Hartford II, essential to the expansion of civil services, reducing expenses and sustaining the economy for the capital. This aided the continuation of military funding to further conquer and expand the territories of the Holy Kingdom. The geyser building provided the people with regulated hot water, minerals, and for the first time, a basic form of steam power in the form of a pumping mechanism. The mines provided abundant jobs, and lifted the local economy to soaring heights. The palace became an icon of the city and replaced the old castle, and was expanded and altered almost ceaselessly into the future. Unfortunately Hartford was never able to visit the completed palace as he died at the conclusion of his campaign from an ambush.

Frederick I (56AU - 72AU)

The son of Hartford II, Frederick, was a more civic minded monarch and the first to not be trained or participate in any sort of military combat. An often sickly child, he would spend his early years in the capital while his father was out conducting his campaigns in Orialis. Over time he became experienced with the local affairs of the capital and the wider regions, often engaging in debates with his mentors. Frederick was a firm believer in the standardisation and quality control capability of trades guilds, where the best of the best in trades would be appointed as overseers and licensers for all trades persons. This methodology soon proved effective as Corsian regions became more known for their respective trades and thus the economy flourished.

His focus on internal affairs of the kingdom lead to a halt of expansion in the East of Orialis. Without the military expertise of his father at the helm of the armies, there were few brave enough to conduct campaigns further East for the Theero were a strong and relentless opponent to the Holy Kingdom. Instead walls were established from the coastal fort of Asethi to the outer reaches of the Northall castle lands.

Although not a strong militaristic king, Frederick was the first monarch to repair the internal fracturing left between the state and the military since the death of Gregory and is often debated to be one of the key monarchs in solidifying the grasp of the Corsian Kingdom over the following centuries.

Family life was tragic for Frederick with two of his wives dying in childbirth, and his eldest child Marcia perishing from pneumonia. Thankfully Frederick produced an heir with his third wife who became Hartford III. Fredrick died at a relatively early age than his predecessors from an unknown illness of the day believed to be a form of lung disease.

Hartford III (72AU - 115AU)

Hartford III was the youngest monarch to be crowned at the age of 26, even younger than Gregory the Great himself which caused many troubles in his early reign. He constantly struggled to prove himself to both councillors of the court and generals of his armies however he was adamant on securing the entire Corsian region under the Holy Kingdom’s rule and completing the legacy of his grandfathers in the conquest of the east of Orialis. For several years he continued the campaign East fighting with the ever fierce Theero of Maiseit. The Theero were brutal in their tactics - often using their own people as human shields to advance through lines and attack commanders. Upon losing territory they would raze all settlements that were at risk of being taken. Their stauch philosophy of death before conquest was unseen in any previous conflict of the Corsians, however as bloodthirsty as these tactics were they were no match for the organisation of the Corsian and trained archers would be sufficient to subdue their swarming armies.

With the conquest of the majority of the Theero, no other populous of the Orialis region would dare fight the Corsians and subsequently the vast land was the Holy Kingdom’s domain bar minor skirmishes with small radical remnant militias hiding throughout the Aurian mountain ranges.

• (72 AU) Hartford III continuation of Orialis Isle conquest
• (90 AU) Rathsos’s influence is declining as its hold on its territory falters from a lackluster naval force and dwindling economy, the diarchy has essentially become a marriage based position, often kept within the family. Despite Rathsos’s lack of influence, the territory is key to securing the Western seas, and the land is rich and bountiful.
• (114 AU) With Hartford’s health declining in his older age, his last order is to organise a marriage for his eldest living son and successor, Markus I, with a widowed diarch of Rathsos

Markus I (115AU - 127AU)

• (115 AU) A month prior to his father’s death, Markus is crowned both King of the Holy Kingdom of Corsia and diarch of the Rathsonian people alongside his new found wife.
• (123 AU) Following many prosperous years, a chicken plague swept the nation of Rathsos killing Markus’s wife
• (124 AU) With the state of Rathsos in disarray, Markus declares Rathsos a protectorate of Corsia thus initiating the annexation of the territory into the Corsian Kingdom
• (127 AU) During his many visits to Rathsos, Markus contracts the plague. Too sick to travel he dies in Rathsos and leaving his younger sister (Queen Anne I) to reign over the kingdom as Markus's heirs are too young to rule.

Anne I (127AU - 146AU)

• (127AU) Anne enactied several mitigation strategies from migration restrictions of regions to culling of poultry livestock
• (127AU) Many starved from the reduction in livestock with grain in short supply following a slow harvest
• (129AU) With livestock numbers strained and another poor harvest with little rainfall, the population of Corsia almost halved in regional areas, particularly in the inner-east of the Oralis territory (Cranswick and Novemisia). Coastal populations boomed as citizens emmigrated to townships where fishing was more prevalent.
• (130 AU) Anne I, eyed the last unclaimed land in Corsia, Fenton. With bountiful farmland at the time, it avoided the avian plague altogether by cutting off the Corsian Kingdom in the plague’s infancy.
• (130 AU) Anne enacted a 25 year plan to grow Corsia’s population and dedicate forces to rebuild the naval fleet in a race to claim the North-west.
• (140 AU) Anne was heavily praised for the growth of the Corsian Navy during her reign, a key component to securing the entire Corsian Kingdom.
• (146 AU) Anne never oversaw the dawn of the Fenton conflict, dieing from birth complications of her 6th child

Albert I (146AU - 189AU)

• (146 AU) Albert obtained the throne with his children in their early 20s, starting their own families
• (147 AU) Continuing on from the legacy of his mother, Albert continued to grow and recruit Corsians into the rapidly growing navy
• (148 AU) Albert instigated a series of propoganda works in the form of plays and writings, an attempt to convince the Corsians of the menace that was the rulers of Fenton. Plays such as Crimson Waters depicting the rise of the ruling family of Fenton. A colourful depition of their supposed 'murderous rampage' with the mysterious tragedies befalling all who opposed them. Between instigating bloody riots between factions to gain favour and establishing their own private armada to seize control as the to accusing them of murdering their opponents and instigating bloody riots between factions in the city to gain power. The play was a hit and tarred the Fenton rulers reputation
• (149 AU) Corsia instigated a blockade of Fenton’s trade routes to the North and West of their major ports. Fenton assembles its fleet and parks it within range of the Corsians. With greater numbers Corsia fires upon one of the vessels that drifts too close. Fenton attempts to send an envoy to the armada to diffuse the situation. The ship carrying the envoy is destroyed despite bearing the diplomatic flag and an insignia of a white swan for peaceful discussion. With no turning back, the Corsians bombard the small docklands to the south of the major city with incendiary arrows before sending their invading force around the less guarded city fortifications more inland. The invading force captures the city, decimating the unprepared Fenton forces. The siege is over in a mere 3 hours upon breaching the defences. The Corsian invasion force kills the leading family of Fenton and capture a Marthellian diplomat from Rythia
• (150 AU) In the early months of 150, Albert is suffering increasing pressure from the brutality which scared the lands of Fenton. The city was filled with rioting and looting from the occupational forces during the transitional period. It was even believed that the local gang leaders were instigating this ‘controlled’ anarchy in order to gain influence and nobility in the chaos. All this was occuring while Albert remained completely unaware of a Rythian diplomatic prisoner, slumming in the prisons of Fenton keep
• (150AU) With no word from their diplomat and detailed rumours of the Corsian take over from merchants, the Rythians sent a small fleet both to exert their immense technological and naval power of the time while also collecting their lost diplomat. The mere presence of the fleet was enough to cause a mass exodus of the populous on the Fenton isle following the recent memory of the Corsian invasion in 149AU. The unwelcome Rythian fleet remained off the coast of Fenton for 3 weeks as their small armed force of soldiers patrolled the streets, knowing the occupying Corsian forces dare not start a conflict they would not win. In order to avoid the diplomat starting a war with his imprisonment and general treatment by the Corsians, the Corsians kill him and dump his body in the warring areas of the lower city. The Rythians locate the diplomats body and return to their ship. Rythian forces return and ignite the derelict buildings surrounding the location where the diplomat was found and once again return to their ship. The Rythian fleet leaves Corsian waters as the lower city catches alight.
• (151AU) Tension remains high between Rythia and Corsia due to the arson and diplomatic crisis yet there remains little reason to start a conflict with the muddied circumstances of the diplomat's death and the power of Rythia. Corsian councillors believe Rythia was only exerting their influence and desire the Marthellian lands more than the Corsian isles

Maria I (189AU - 213AU)

• (189AU) Maria was quite old when she was crowned due to her father’s longevity, a mother of four children and grandmother of seven

Anne II (213AU - 242AU)

Frederick II (242AU - 299AU)

Anne III (299AU - 317AU)

Age of Oppression (325AU - 467AU)

Markus II (317AU - 331AU)

• (327 AU) Fenton Incident - Marthellian (Rythian) Forces control Fenton for 6 months

Elena I (331AU - 349AU) [Exiled]

Rythian Occupation (349AU - 467AU)

Hidden Hiers

The Delthor family was a prominent Northern Marthellian name which shared some hidden connections with the royal family of Corsia. Close members of the family provided exiled royals an alias and occupation during the Rythian occupation. Due to the length of the occupational period, the royals began adopting their given names without an alias

• Cecilius (Sn. Leo Delthor)
• Leonard (Jr. Leo Delthor)
• Charles (Charles Delthor)
• Madeleine (Madeleine Delthor)
• Cecilia (Cecilia Delthor)
• Margaret Valentia (Margaret Delthor)

The Great Cultural Revolution (467AU - 678AU)

Darcy Harrigan (Revolt Leader) (467AU - 467AU)

• (467AU) Following a successful siege of the capital and coordinated strike on a weakening Rythian occupation force following incidents in Marthell, the revolt leader from Northall claims temporary throne
• (467AU) Recalling the government of old to the capital, Darcy insists on establishing increasing the power of the council for the lower classes as they were the main contributors to the successful revolution (early democratic principles in Corsia)
• (467AU) Factions form as some fellow revolt members including former nobleman of the past monarchs oppose this change including Arthur Winthrope who demands the matter be settled in the form of a dual
• (467AU) With an overinflated sense of confidence and mediocre training, Harrigan is defeated by Winthrope

Lord Regent Arthur Winthrope (467AU - 468AU)

Although the winner of the infamous duel for Corsia, there remained a heavy faction driven political atmosphere between the followers of Darcy, the Reformists, and Winthrope's faction, the Royalists. The factions held different territories dividing the state heavily. The North of Corsia: Fenton, Alteria, and Northall were all predominant reformist supporting regions whilst Rathsos, Irongate, Theisdor, and Restonia were fierce in their support of the duke and the royalist movement. The political deterioration continued of the Corsia isles continued throughout the first year of the Duke’s reign which resulted in the exiled royals remaining in hiding until the situation had improved. A deal was struck between the reformists and royalists to allow for populous elections for regional councils which would govern their own lands in terms of regional expenditures, taxation, and law enforcement. Many regions such as Fenton and Alteria bowed to the will of the Royalist regions re-establishing stability in the Corsian Isles and allowing for the return of the once exhiled royal family.

Margaret Delthor (468AU - 489AU)

Although lacking in Corsian relations, the new queen was assisted by Lord Winthrope in ruling. Winthrope essentially remains as Lord Regent for the first 5 years of Margaret's reign reign Margaret arranges a marriage between her eldest daughter, the Archduchess <> and Arthur Winthrope

Northall Rebellion (472AU)

• (472AU) Holding onto the memory of their local hero who orchestrated the Rythian Revolution, Northallians who fought in the uprising felt underrepresented in their government and forgotten in their heroism. They subsequently rebelled, casting out Corsian forces and royalists from their territory. After a mere three days, the Corsian armies arrived and turned their weapons on their former comrades forcing their retreat into the inner walls of Northall. Winthrope, not wishing to grant any powers to the reformists, refused to accept any terms set by the defiant rebels who refused to surrender their stronghold. After a week, the Corsian Army set alight the southern side of the inner city and massed their troops on the opposing north-side gate, demanding the surrender of their leaders. With the rebels unable to control the blaze, many ran to the north gate and were immediately lanced by the Corsians waiting for them. With the rebels refusing to give up their comrades, surrender was no longer an option, the remaining rebels refused to die by the hands of their enemies and burned themselves alive in the inferno of their beloved city. The rebellion has gained infamy in Northall’s history and many locals of the region still today hold a love for this act of defiance in their ancient past.

Post Cultural Revolt (678AU-712AU)

• (689AU) First military use of a pressure powered projectile rifle

Unrefined thermium rock within a water filled chamber with a quick release valve Upon the insertion of the rock, the pressure would need to build for 10 seconds prior to firing a bolt. The pressure built up over time became so high that without perfect timing the bolt would fire less than 10 meters or the chamber would explode maiming or fatally injuring the user. The weapon was so difficult to use that only a few elite soldiers were trained to use the technology

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Imperial Age (712AU - 1200AU)

Gregory II (712AU - 749AU) [Alsor]

• (712AU) Gregory II crowned and declares the Holy Kingdom of Corsia an Empire.
• (712AU) A rather sickly man, Gregory reforms his advisory councils and regional governors to establish the Imperial Senate in Irongate. He also selects a handful of senators to sit in the Imperial High Council, proposing new laws to the Senate with only a few handpicked members selected to take part in the Imperial High Council and propose new laws to the Senate to direct change in Corsia on his behalf. Gregory also ensured his authority was still present with with his own laws able to be passed without senate approval for matters of national significance such as declaration of war and religious changes. His first official use of this power was to assign a patron deity at the start of each Emperor/Empress's reign
• (714AU) Started his campaign to conquer the Outer Isles starting with Polypia (712 - 792 AU)

Julia I (746AU - 752AU)

Elena II

Anne IV

SORRY FOR THE LACK OF INFORMATION IN THIS 500 YEAR PERIOD | THIS IS CURRENTLY A WORK IN PROGRESS

Age of Discovery (1200AU - 1328AU)

Over the following years, great achievements were made in science and culture as the threat of militaristic competition wavered. Eventually no state within a considerable distance posed any threat to Corsia and the empire became insular. Corsia and its colonies existed in a relative cultural vacuum through the reigns of passing kings of the Gregory line, with only minor expeditions outwards and small scale inward construction.

Hartford XII (1233AU - 1267 AU) [Nalva]

Gregory III (1267AU - 1291AU) [Alsor]

• (1267 AU) Crowned
• (1269 AU) Gregory’s eldest son dies of a birth defect
• (1277AU) Gregory III *starts campaign to frontier
• (1285 AU) Troubles with outlander rebels
• (1286 AU) First Corsian Airship Launched
• (1291 AU) Gregory III dies of a heart attack

Gregory IV - The Bloodied Emperor (1291AU - 1327AU) [Alsor]

• (1291 AU) Crowned
• (1297 AU) Gregory IV's fear of outlanders shuts immigration off to capital, Irongate's poverty rises
• (1325 AU) Vaeles Completed
• (1326 AU) with continued decline of the capital due to the rise of poverty from the ‘protective’ policies in place, Gregory commences construction of governing buildings in the heart of Rathsos
• (1327 AU) Word soon starts to spread of a shift in the Corsian capital and the civilians of the nation start to grow restless. Loyal civilians of the Emperor welcome the change while stoich religious groups and influential members of the military are vocal of their opposition to such an ‘insensitive’ act to the church and to the people of Irongate.
• (Late 1327 AU) Irongate is in a dire state with riots in the street. Whole squadrons of civil guard and military personnel were deployed to contain the situation and limit the riots progressing towards the senate house and now disused noble district.
• (Late 1327 AU) Nimrod, Gregory’s younger brother and Commander of the Irongate barracks ordered an entire battalion of men to take control of the senate house and instigate a temporary take over to contain the severely deteriorating state of Irongate and nation.
• (Late 1327 AU) On the same day of the martial law take over of Irongate, Gregory and his children are tragically murdered by outlander rebels in a plot on the streets of Rathsos
• (Late 1327 AU) The recent events lead to a formation of Loyalists who believe the murder of Gregory was all part of Nimrod’s plan for control. This belief lead to a small scale coup in Fort Regent which escalated to a takeover of the military barracks and subsequent firefight which kills all Loyalist members.

The New Age (1328AU - Present AU)

Nimrod I - The General Emperor (1328AU - 1347AU) [Nalva]

Nimrod’s reign has been filled with controversy from its very beginning and with his military upbringing since early on in his royal life, Although completely innocent of the death of his brother Gregory IV, Nimrod’s involvement in temporarily seizing control of the capital during the riots became a thorn in his side throughout his reign with underlying loyalist factions reducing his influence in the senate, the church, and amongst the nobility. Upon being crowned he nominates Nalvar as his patron deity, a key guiding force in his military years. With Nalvar's influential status of progress as a mark of progress, Nimrod reignites a campaign in the frontier previously abandoned by both his brother and father, and reopens the capital's borders, adjusting Corsia's immigration policy to allow for outlanders to integrate into the inner isles. Nimrod additionaly offers outlanders citizenship if they participate in the military campaigns of the frontier for a 4 year period.

Despite elements of reform on the previously strict immigration policies of his predecessor, Nimrod was staunchly against foreign substances introduced into the Corsian Isles, despite their appeal to a great majority of the nobility. He was unsuccessful in his attempts to remove certain smoking vices from the east of Hussvaria but was successful in outlawing Potency and limiting it to military applications.

Alexandra I - The Empress (1348AU - Present AU) [Alsor]