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All instances of Maldon Wellseborne now properly spell his name as Wellsebourne. Thank you for pointing that out!

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	The war began in 5096 I.R. with the surprise blockade of Solhaven by a fleet of pirates known collectively as the Sea Wolves. Paid with gemstones from Mestanir, the Sea Wolves were employed by the Baron of Jantalar to fully and finally cut off all trade going into Vornavis and Solhaven by sea. It effectively isolated the barony from its southern neighbors. Jantalar's grip on Mestanir had previously terminated Vornavis' east-west trade routes, as Hochstib planned to starve Vornavis before attempting a full-out invasion. In response, Baron [[Dunwith Malwind]] ordered the blazing of a trade path north to Wehnimer's Landing, a task that was helped by Toktrog dwarves, happy to assist work that benefited the enemies of Jantalar. The trail, now a main overland thoroughfare, was completed in a surprisingly short two years and opened a strong lifeline for Vornavis to the north.		The war began in 5096 I.R. with the surprise blockade of Solhaven by a fleet of pirates known collectively as the Sea Wolves. Paid with gemstones from Mestanir, the Sea Wolves were employed by the Baron of Jantalar to fully and finally cut off all trade going into Vornavis and Solhaven by sea. It effectively isolated the barony from its southern neighbors. Jantalar's grip on Mestanir had previously terminated Vornavis' east-west trade routes, as Hochstib planned to starve Vornavis before attempting a full-out invasion. In response, Baron [[Dunwith Malwind]] ordered the blazing of a trade path north to Wehnimer's Landing, a task that was helped by Toktrog dwarves, happy to assist work that benefited the enemies of Jantalar. The trail, now a main overland thoroughfare, was completed in a surprisingly short two years and opened a strong lifeline for Vornavis to the north.

	Jantalar was quick to react and began with preparations to march on the trading outpost in the North. The occupation of [[Wehnimer's Landing]] would provide two benefits for Baron Hochstib's plans. First, it would cut off entirely Vornavis' only trade link to the outside world, which was part of Hochstib's original plan. Second, by raising the Jantalarian flag over the outpost, it dramatically extended to the north the territory claimed by the Turamzzyrian Empire and ruled over by Hochstib. At first glance, it seemed a win–win situation. Hochstib began by sending an envoy and his top knight, Sir [[Maldon Wellesbourne]], to the region to begin preparations for the arrival of a main force of Jantalarian soldiers. The Baron's plan may have performed perfectly if it were not, for one thing, the betrayal of ~~Wellesborne~~.		Jantalar was quick to react and began with preparations to march on the trading outpost in the North. The occupation of [[Wehnimer's Landing]] would provide two benefits for Baron Hochstib's plans. First, it would cut off entirely Vornavis' only trade link to the outside world, which was part of Hochstib's original plan. Second, by raising the Jantalarian flag over the outpost, it dramatically extended to the north the territory claimed by the Turamzzyrian Empire and ruled over by Hochstib. At first glance, it seemed a win–win situation. Hochstib began by sending an envoy and his top knight, Sir [[Maldon Wellesbourne]], to the region to begin preparations for the arrival of a main force of Jantalarian soldiers. The Baron's plan may have performed perfectly if it were not, for one thing, the betrayal of Wellesbourne.

	Two years earlier, when Hochstib had destroyed the silver mine in Talador, by intent or accident, ~~Wellesborne~~'s son had been inside. At what point did the man's loyalty turn to revenge in his heart is unknown, but upon the knight's arrival in Wehnimer's Landing, he immediately set about organizing a defense against Jantalar's ambitions. At that time, the [[Order of the Silver Gryphon]] was founded by ~~Wellesborne~~, who hoped that the presence of a noble class would be a political and military deterrent. In hindsight, with the manner in which Hochstib had treated the noble class in Talador and Mestanir, ~~Wellesborne~~'s plan seemed destined to fail. Miraculously, it succeeded, if only in delaying the inevitable. The adventures of the Silver Gryphons are many, and perhaps another time can be explored in detail, but for now, all that will be said is that by their courageous actions, they helped to distract and delay Baron Hochstib from his domination of the north.		Two years earlier, when Hochstib had destroyed the silver mine in Talador, by intent or accident, Wellesbourne's son had been inside. At what point did the man's loyalty turn to revenge in his heart is unknown, but upon the knight's arrival in Wehnimer's Landing, he immediately set about organizing a defense against Jantalar's ambitions. At that time, the [[Order of the Silver Gryphon]] was founded by Wellesbourne, who hoped that the presence of a noble class would be a political and military deterrent. In hindsight, with the manner in which Hochstib had treated the noble class in Talador and Mestanir, Wellesbourne's plan seemed destined to fail. Miraculously, it succeeded, if only in delaying the inevitable. The adventures of the Silver Gryphons are many, and perhaps another time can be explored in detail, but for now, all that will be said is that by their courageous actions, they helped to distract and delay Baron Hochstib from his domination of the north.

	The war continued nevertheless. Under the protective cover of the Mandis Crystal, the Jantalarian army moved from Mestanir and into the eastern regions of Vornavian territory. A foothold was quickly established at a manor in the outlands of Vornavis, and there Jantalar halted, content to let Baron Malwind and his people suffer the effects of the trade blockade.		The war continued nevertheless. Under the protective cover of the Mandis Crystal, the Jantalarian army moved from Mestanir and into the eastern regions of Vornavian territory. A foothold was quickly established at a manor in the outlands of Vornavis, and there Jantalar halted, content to let Baron Malwind and his people suffer the effects of the trade blockade.

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HOST-GSKEBECHET: All instances of Maldon Wellseborne now properly spell his name as Wellsebourne. Thank you for pointing that out!

HOST-GSKEBECHET: Minor fixes for template title, link updates, typo for Maldon Wellesbourne's last name, and changing the category to Humans, per GM Xeraphina.

GS4-THANDIWE: Created page with "{{official-document}} ==A Tale of Two Cities: The History of Solhaven and the Barony of Vornavis - Volume 1== === Chapter 1 === There are in this world places upon the map..."