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'''While our voices are many and varied, these are the core principles by which the Black Thorns stand. Only those who violate these principles need fear us.'''
'''While our voices are many and varied, these are the core principles by which the Black Thorns stand. Only those who violate these principles need fear us.'''
== Timeline From A Resistance Perspective ==

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You threaten us with “lack of silvers” because it is all you know. Continue to deny the will of the people and squeeze the thorns, and you will know pain.
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Revision as of 18:16, 16 May 2024

The Resistance often wears black thorn shaped symbols for recognition and to let others know they do not stand alone. Symbol generated in Midjourney. Image created by midjourney by player of dendum with help by the players of Queatus uploaded by player of dendum.

History

Founded at the end of 5122 as a result of perceived aggression by the human Turamzzyrian Empire when it unexpectedly expanded north and claimed a new barony very close to Wehnimer's Landing, The Landing Resistance, also known as the Black Thorn Resistance, is a collection of individuals who support the continued independence and freedom of the north from foreign powers. A motley crew that generally rallies behind the idea of ongoing democracy and freedoms from feudal control.

Black thorn, a symbol of pain and strife
But in a world of turmoil, it took on a different life
A resistance rose up, with courage so bold
Their stories of struggle, forever to be told
They fought against tyranny, with hearts full of fire
Their voices echoed, never to tire
For justice and freedom, they stood tall
Their resistance, a beacon for all
With every step forward, they faced a new trial
But their strength and resilience, could never be defiled
Their love for their land, kept them going
Their spirits unbroken, forever glowing
Black thorn, a symbol of endurance and might
In a world of darkness, it shone so bright
The resistance lives on, their legacy secure
Their spirit and bravery, forever pure


Manifesto

It has come time to recognize the path forward even as we honor the path that brought us here to this place. We are a collection of those desiring Freedom, not bound by blood or ancient rites. We are the manifestation of Freedom in the North.


We declare that the ability to speak freely, unbeholden to titles born of stolen lands or hordes of silver, is necessary for the continuation of Freedom in the North. We do not silence and will rise up to defend against those who would.


We recognize that the Empire to the south is built upon lands stolen and never returned. We recognize that the Krolvin empire is built upon lands stolen and never returned. We believe that land should not be stolen or taken by a government against the will of those who inhabit and defend it. We shall fight any such taking of any lands in the North.

Inside the walls of the Landing and outside the walls, in the Free North, the Resistance does not condone the impediment of any to travel from place to place, shop to shop, or shrine to shrine and will rise up to defend against this. The freedom to travel is necessary for the continuation of life and the spreading of ideas in the North.

Whether it is Illoke, come to kill, or agents of empires, come to drag away a resident to the South for trials without consent, we recognize that freedom from fear is as important as any other. We will rise up to defend those of the North from all such threats.

In all other matters, the Black Thorns are governed as all free souls must be. Let no one voice speak for all. Let all the voices be heard equally and a consensus be reached so that we may reach the end of this road in the same spirit in which we took the first steps.

While our voices are many and varied, these are the core principles by which the Black Thorns stand. Only those who violate these principles need fear us.

Timeline From A Resistance Perspective

Invasion & Calls for Action

[Early Conversation]
[Elidal calls out the Black Thorns]
[Call for the Vote]
[The Response to Thadston & Amos]

5123-5124

Date Event CollapseStory
Lormesta 27, 5123 Mother, the title given to the leader of the resistance group known as the Rooks, shows up to a meeting of the resistance, peace between the Black Thorns and the Rooks is established for now. Mother invites any to join her as she takes a stand against the empire. North By Northwest - 2023-01-27 - Word to Your Mother (log)
Lormesta 27-28, 5123' The rich merchant's son and Baron to be requests a meeting with the Black Thorns, oddly enough both sides seem to think the other desired to speak with them and both seemed to think they were being the better party by showing up. Queatus, Jadedragon, Ceilia, and Tikba speak to the Baron, Vaemyr also speaks. North By Northwest - 2023-01-27 - Thornabout is Their Way (log)
Lormesta 28-29, 5123 Eddric Jovery, the Northern Sentinel of the Human Empire, sends words clarifying the status of the protectorate. He claims the empire has a final say on all trade, internal laws, and which foreign powers may set up near the landing. The empire claims the right to extradite anyone they wish for trial in the south. North By Northwest - 2023-01-28 - The Earl Unfurls (log)
Fashanos 27 5123 Members of the Resistance release The Free North News to provide information to the townspeople of the landing that was not controlled by the imperial authorities. Black Thorn Resistance/Free North News Issue 1
Lumnea 5123 Jadedagan, a member of the Resistance, kills Drazinoth on top of the eastern guard tower. Drazinoth was an Arachne priest constantly attacking the town with spider creations.
Ivastaen 8-9, 5123 The Empire Strikes - Sir Thadston equipped with information from Proto-Baron Elidal conducts a raid on the Rooks, another resistance group in the landing. Members who are found are immediately executed, they get better, and then it is stated a trial would happen after the fact. It is also discovered the Imperial Merchant Amos had planted a spy in the Rooks. After this attack the Black Thorn's sent an offer of aid if needed to their fellow resistance group by way of Pukk. Rook activity died off afterwards being limited to minor skirmishes. Sir Thadston would quickly lose the election following this incident.
Phoenatos 5123 Members of the Resistance track down rogue Imperial Captain Bodohal in the woods around the Landing. In an attempt to stop elements of the empire from rescuing him and helping him escape justice, he was killed while attempting to flee the northern lands.
Phoenatos 10, 5123 Rumored Black Thorn Saraphenia is elected onto the town council with overwhelming numbers. A long tradition of the town choosing leaders who do not wish to be under the heel of the empire continues.
Imaerasta 23,5123' An entity known as the Wraith attacks the Landing for unknown reasons, his initial ire was due to imperial expansion into the north. The wraith uses an imperial warship sold to him by the imperial merchant Amos. The city is left smoldering and many citizens die. Various adventurers, including members of the Black Thorn Resistance, board the ship and sink it.
Eorgaen 19-20, 5123 Thadston Andrews is appointed to replace Jovery, the architect of the northern invasion and colonization efforts by the Turamzyrr Empire, as the Northern Sentinel. Thadston's familiarity with the defenses and capabilities of the landing is viewed with trepidation by members of the Black Thorn Resistance. Thadston visits the landing accompanied by Imperial Military and departs, in the coming months he will divert more military assets to the Empire's efforts in the northern areas. Log
Olaesta, 5124 The Dhenin family continues to impose its will on the North. Having collected a large force from neighboring baronies Darkstone Barony leads an attack to reclaim Darkstone Castle. The Castle is defended by a former Magistar of the Empire and the spirit of Estrion. During the attack forces sent out to attack the Empire's Outpost are purposefully diverted by the Empire to attack the walls of the Landing. A diverse group of defenders come together including Black Thorn's, Rooks, forces from Solhaven, and other prominent organizations. They manage to defend the landing while the empire conducts its attacks on the castle. In the end the castle is magically transported and a magical tear to the Bleaklands is left open and dangerously close to the landing. Elidal Dhenin remains to consolidate his dominion over the northern territory. The battle over the Resistance settles in for extended operations to secure freedom from the Turamzyrr Empire.



Invasion Maps

Here are the proposed borders of the new Barony of Darkstone, the land now claimed by the Turamzzyrian Empire.


Barony of Darkstone, created by GM Kenstrom.
Parts of the Barony of Darkstone rendered on an in game map created by Tsoran, created by the player of Dendum.
































Compilation of Maps with the new Barony highlighted in Red.
































Dedications

"In memory of the player of Saraphenia may you always fly on wings of love"

See Also

https://discord.gg/uVmyRHnjGE (Black Thorn Discord Link)