Bendir Dale Timeline

[10 AR] Foundation of Bendir
Fort Bendir was founded by refugees from the nearby monestary after it was successfully seized by Morguun the Black  along the islands central trade roads. Families and servants, children and surviving monks were evacuated under the leadership of Drum of the Hin Fist, as well as his student (and adopted son) Mallis Silverfist who would go on to become the settlements first mayor.

In time, Fort Bendir became the seat of regional government and a refuge for many hin seeking an alternative to life under Cordorian rule. Its population swelled further after the fall of Kohlingen, when the surviving hin turned to the Dale in search of safety and stability.

[13 AR] The Battle for Bendir
During the mayorship of Maliss, the hin village of Bendir was brutally attacked by a Banite force from Stonehold, led by Dreadmaster Ryan Valtheran. The assault was marked by overwhelming brutality, including the deployment of a terrifying dracolich. In desperation, runners were sent to seek aid, and a small dwarven army under Thane Belrun answered the call. Though brave, their numbers were insufficient to meet the full might of the Banite army. Bendir suffered a decisive defeat. Its defenses shattered, the village was pillaged, and scores of halflings were taken as slaves.

[20 AR]
Succeeding Maliss Silverfist as Mayor was Lincoln Ambliss.

[25 AR]
As the mayor Amblish retired, Regrin Highhill was elected and ruled Bendir for approximately a decade.

[35 AR]
Ritz Dizonne becomes Mayor of Bendir. He was replaced only a few years later by Feste Fizzlebiscuits.

[39 AR]
The Gnome Biad Scheppen takes the mantle of Mayor from Narcisia the Svirfneblin monk.

[40 AR]
Half-Orc bandits under the leadership of Morguhn the Black encamp in the Bendir Hills as the Bloodmoon Tribe.

[40 AR] Queen of Bendir
Following the brutal murder of the gnome mayor Biad Scheppen, the necromancer Sadamare rose to power in Bendir, assuming the title of queen after her coronation by Azrael Athing. She ruled alongside her Cyricist husband Peter, and Chief Spy Katar Black. The Hoar priest Arlan would also serve the new queen, acting as her right-hand.

In later years, Queen Sadamare herself would be implicated as the true architect behind Biad Scheppen's untimely death.

[40 AR] Birth of Reform
Attending Queen Sadamara's Coronation was Feste Fizzlebiscuits, Goran 'Scar' Bloodletter, and Sasha Silverscales. After the Coronation the trio return to Sasha's mansion in Cordor, in which Feste and Scar speak of re-establishing the Earthkin Alliance in opposition to the new queen’s rule. Sasha offers her home as the new headquarters for the movement.

[41 AR]
Chief spy Katar Black was implicated in orchestrating the arrival of creatures known to the Arcane Tower as “Rippers” in Bendir, allowing them to launch an attack on the town. As a result, he was stripped of his positions and formally banished by Queen Sadamare.

[42 AR] The Reformed Earthkin Alliance
To increase membership the Alliance launches a recruitment drive aimed towards Hin, Dwarves, and Gnomes new to the island. Statues of past Earthkin heroes are put on display in Sasha's Cordor home, now the movement's headquarters, and Feste begins teaching about the faction’s traditions. Sasha soon becomes Feste's most ardent student. Aramentia Sendia, a Priestess of Yondalla, returns to the isle and upon seeing the state of Bendir joins Feste in Cordor to begin the teaching of Yondalla.

[42 AR]
After a conflict between High Sonnlinor Hera Braidstone, Thane Bloodletter, and a group of Banites in which Sasha chose to remain neutral, as a Waukeenar views all sides as customers, she felt incredible guilt and began, with Aramentia's guidance, on her path towards becoming a Priestess of Yondalla

[45 AR] Royal Accord
An agreement was reached between the Earthkin Alliance and Queen Sadamare of Bendir, under which Aramentia Sendia would assumed the office of mayor and take on the day-to-day governance of the town, while Queen Sadamare retained her crown as Bendir’s royal figurehead. Following the election, however, Queen Sadamare departed the island. In her absence, Aramentia Sendia formally adopted the full authority of mayor and governed Bendir for the next two(?) years.

[48 AR]
Sasha Silverscales, who married Ritz Dizonne, takes over as Mayor from Aramentia in the late '40s. She would rule for the next ten years.

[53 AR] The Mayfield Resolution
The sudden relocation of the Arcane Tower into lands claimed by Bendir sparks a short conflict, in which Sasha Silverscales leads the Hawk'in to kill a pair of students who violated Bendir law on Tower Grounds. This leads to mediation at Soulhaven Monestary where Bendir relinquishes the land to the Arcane Tower.

[57 AR] Myon, Bendir, Brogendenstein, & Light Keep - Wharftown War
As a result of Caster's mayorship, Myon, Bendir, Lightkeep, and Brogdestein declared war on Wharftown. Mayor Caster then stepped down as a Banite mayor was elected. A peace treaty is signed, leaving Wharftown as a vassal under Myon. Sometime later, the Church of Bane was able to break the vassalage.

[59 AR]
Sasha Silverscales-Dizonne hands leadership of Bendir over to Peroigrin Rodoc who rules for the next 3 to 4 years.

[64 AR]
Peroigrin Rodoc hands leadership over to Poppy Popkins, who later hands it to Arlan Swordhill.

[65 AR] A New Priestess
Sasha Silverscales-Dizonne, now Priestess of Yondalla, returns to the isle and sets up shop in the trade hall. When Burrowhome is later constructed, she relocates to the Temple as Priestess. From here she continues to serve the people of Bendir to this day. (PC awarded NPC status)

[68 AR]
Mayor Arlan Swordhill hands leadership of Bendir over to Amy Silverscales-Dizonne, Daughter of Sasha Silverscales and Ritz Dizonne.

[80 AR]
Rosa Dapple ruled Bendir as mayor until 98 AR.

[86 AR]
A Banite faction under the leadership of Ramirez MacLeoud controls Wharftown with the settlement of Bendir Dale as Vassal.

[98 AR] The Dominion
The Guldorand Mayor Gil'thilak, The Wharftown Mayor Khayal Khamsin, and Bendir’s Mayor Elanor form a coalition known as the Dominion. This partnership would last less than a year.

[97 AR] The Dominion
In 97 AR, Gil'thilak of Sencliff secured control over Guldorand by purchasing votes to win the local election. He then installed his coconspirator, Roland Asen, as his aide. Working together, the pair employed magical coercion to dominate Bendir's mayor, Elanor Shortwick, and forged an alliance with Wharftown to establish a new coalition known as The Dominion. United under Sencliff's influence, Guldorand, Bendir, and Wharftown declared war on Cordor in an attempt to compel the settlement into vassalage. The conflict remained largely bloodless and concluded when Bendir called a new election, resulting in the removal of the enthralled Elanor Shortwick from office.

[101 AR] Founding of Greyhammer
The village of Greyhammer was founded by Gragor and approved by Bendir's Mayor Andriarna Dirtytoes. While primarily created as a defensive outpost for the hin lands, it also serves as a home for non-halfling citizens of Bendir.

[101 AR] Greyhammer Sacked
Shortly after its founding, Greyhammer was assaulted and sacked by a Drow Raiding party under the command of Matron Va'sarra's weapon Master Strythio Xun'viir.

[112 AR]
Andriarna "Andy" Dirtytoes is replaced as Mayor by Rosa Dapple. Construction of the Earthkin Garrison and improved fortifications are finished the same year. (New Area/Feature added to Server)

[115 AR]
Andriarna "Andy" Dirtytoes is once again elected mayor of Bendir and serves until 118 AR. During her reign, she defends the isle of Arelith from an invasion by Zhentil Keep with the aid of the Stone Alliance, a precursor to the modern-day Earthkin Alliance.

[124 AR]
Under Thane Ghestaldt, Brogendenstein held Bendir as vassal until the election of Lyra Littleshadow in 125 AR.

[128 AR]
Renovations to Burrowhome evolve Bendir into a Major Earthkin settlement and home to all members of the alliance. (New Area/Feature added to Server)

[148 AR] The Second Great War
Tensions between the settlements and several minor skirmishes across the island culminated in a Brogendenstein led ambush, under Kuldarn Gotriik of clan Vintergard, against a Cordor & Banite joint Drow hunting force at the Nexus Falls Portal. The allied host was soundly defeated in the surprise attack, with Chancellor Emily Azuretide and Vice-Chancellor Rick Snyder of Cordor falling in the engagement. War was officially declared after the battle by Cordor Chancellor Emily Azuretide and Coronal Vaylani Moontear of Myon against the newly signed Axehold Accord members of Guldorand, the Arcane Tower Conclave, Sencliff, and the Dominion of Brogendenstein on 25 Nightall, 148 AR. Minmir would unofficially join the conflict on Cordor's side. However, King Edward of Cordor would intervene on the 5th of Hammer, 149 AR by calling for an end to hostilities. An armistice would be signed on the 18th of Ches, 149 AR, with the Arcane Tower issuing a formal apology for their part in the conflict and Myon ceding the territory from the dam in the Nexus Falls to the Thousand Stairs to Brogendenstein. Reasons for the conflict are debated by both sides, with justifications ranging from territorial border claims and personal vendettas to Instigating settlement insurrections.

[153 AR] The Beast
A shadow entity of incredible power was released from the Arcane Tower's Spellhold prison. In response, the surface settlements set aside their rivalries and united against the rising threat. Their stand culminated in a great battle within the halls of Brogdenstein, the ransacking of Bendir, and the ultimate sacrifice of Cordor's Guard Commander, Gertrude Gawain, whose death bound the Beast once more within its prison. The wizard Xavier, responsible for the creature's release, was slain in the aftermath and interred in secret outside the Arcane Tower, in ground that would later become Windershin Cemetery. His second-in-command, the traitorous Warden Gordon, evaded justice by vanishing into an unknown reach of the Shadow Plane. There, he came into the service of a new master, the Prince of Shadow, a being who would later offer his aid to the Void Cult.

[153 AR] The Farmstead
Bendir expands its borders with the construction of a large Farmstead and claiming the surrounding area as the Upper Shyr. (New Area added to Server)

[172 AR]
Miatza Cranstone is appointed Mayor of Bendir Dale.

[174 AR]
Minto Fuzzypaw becomes Alderkin of Faith, Sarah Rosewind transitions from Alderkin of Trade to Head Alderkin, Esterhaven Brightburst is promoted to Hawk alongside Sebastian Jasper as he prepares to transition to Alderkin of Trade.

Abyssal Summoning ritual was performed outside of Bendir, with an assault upon the gates due to an elf named Thancred.

Ceremony of Protection in Yondalla's Temple held to ward off the foul omens, it is interrupted by a "Mabel", a fey-pacted, but she is slain in the attempt.

Izzy "Golden" attacked Alderkin of Faith Minto Fuzzypaw in Yondalla's temple in the name of a demon prince.

[175 AR]
Digo Hillofies becomes Alderkin of Festivities. Minto Fuzzypaw becomes Alderkin of Archives. Digo Hillofies and Minto Fuzzypaw share responsibilities of Alderkin of Faith while pending a new priest or priestess. Chirper Yardbarrier transitions from Alderkin of Archives to Alderkin of Diplomacy. Sarah Rosewind steps down as Head Alderkin, with Esterhaven taking on some of these responsibilities. Fainda becomes an Alderkin of Trade trainee.

Bendir wins the bid on Darrowdeep, after which Timber Trickfoot is named High Warden of the castle.

The half orc Gorvakk is captured and executed for his murderous crimes against hin.

[175 AR] Bendir - Myon War
Tensions with Myon escalate after an attack on Guldorand Sheriff Myzzrin Brightburst within the home of her sister Hawkin Aigyr, while targeting Evemere Dundragon. This escalated further when the unwarded Elite Defender Nathaniel Brightburst is attacked by Myon Bladekeeper Valtarion due to Nathaniel's draconic heritage when he sought answers for the attack on his daughter, the Sheriff Myzzrin Brightburst. In response, Bendir and Brogendenstein banish all Myonian officials from their lands. Attempts at diplomacy with the Evermeet Consul and Myon fail, with no resolution or punitive action taken. Vaeryll Aistra, Lorekeeper of Myon, is given a writ to enter Bendir for events and Festivities in Bendir. Elite Defender Nathaniel Brightburst is promoted to War Time Colonel in wake of the rising tensions with Myon. Darrowdeep Castle hosts a War Summit to discuss the escalating tensions with Myon and possibility of war due to their violence against Bendiran citizens and failed diplomatic efforts. Myon replies to this gathering by banishing all Bendirian officials from Myon lands. As both settlements prepared for war, an uneasy peace was suddenly reached. Bendir and Brogendenstein lifted the ban on Myonian officials except for Bladekeeper Valtarion for his attack upon Nathaniel. Morwin and Lleron remained only able to enter under guard for their attack upon Myzzrin. Likewise, Myon lifted their ban on all Bendiran officials, except for those of the Brightburst family.

[176 AR] Chaos Reigns
The Syndicate, a well-known Abyssal cult, attacks a festival held at the Shyr Farm. As a result, the organization is made pariahs for their actions. Some months later, Greyhammer would be attacked by The Syndicate, with many people slaughtered and an unknown abyssal ritual taking place. Shortly after, the Axehold member settlements meet with the Hawkin, Earthkin Arcanum, Brogendenstein, and Skull Crags Rangers to determine how they'll respond to the threats of Minmir and the Syndicate. Within the year, all traces and signs of the cult would fade. Leaving many to believe the group had retreated to their Abyssal fortress.

[176 AR] The Witch Mother
The Witch Mother Monica begins to appear around the Dale. By the third sighting, Bendir forces survey the Forest of Despair from which they believe the threat originates. After this patrol, a large force of undead following "The Master" raids the Dale and is repelled by its defenders. When Bendir attempts to cure the curse of lycanthrope with the aid of the celestial Mother, Malarites and lycanthropes attack the village and disrupt the attempt. Leaving a gruesome illusionary pillar of heads with an ominous aura outside the gates. Months later, a White Dragon under the control of the Witch Mother attacks Bendir and then the Heartwood Grove before being freed from the Witch's power.

[176 AR]
Veisha Calan is made a Contributor of the Dale.

Bendir and allies successfully repel a large Andunorian attack force led by Buwcha after a full day of skirmishes and fighting.

A band of orc mercenaries attempting to take root in the area are repelled and driven from Dale lands.

After a lengthy trial and with continued observation, the duergar known as Cocot is given a writ to trade within Dale lands, but not the village itself.

Bendir bans the use of Djinn bottles on Bendir Land due to the ongoing Djinn Crisis.
Fainda steps down as Alderkin of Trade. Zemys becomes Alderkin of Trade. Digo Hillofies steps down as Alderkin of Festivities and Alderkin of Faith.

An unnamed Ghost of Wharftown visits Bendir to enlist support in the upcoming moot in Brogendenstein that occurred historically around the year 129 AR in relation to the razing of Wharftown.

Public Elder and Alderkin Moot held Mayor Miatza announced her intent to step down from their role as Mayor. Gimdar Chiselfinger and Veisha Calan take on the role of Alderkin of Magic. Chirper Yardbarrier steps down as Alderkin of Diplomacy.

Elections are called in Bendir and Minto Fuzzypaw becomes the new Mayor of Bendir. Public Post-Election Moot is held in the Meeting Hall. Kierna Senn steps up as Alderkin of Festivities. Domila Nodlegodle is promoted to Hawk alongside Sebastian Jasper. Miatza Fuzzypaw becomes Elder in Bendir Dale. Griffy Cloudsteppe steps up as Diplomatic Liaison with Cordor. Helissent Goldenbeard steps up as Diplomatic Liaison to Brogendenstein. Alderkin of Archives, Spokesalder and Alderkin of Diplomacy roles closed. The farm Manager position was renamed Alderkin of Agriculture under Sewleviran Laanailwa'Vilja.
Belle Brandyspring steps up as Alderkin of Faith.