History of the Hadrian Empire
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What prompted Silas to form a second independent Hinterlander Republic?

  • Refugee waves from banished citizens (correct)
  • A desire for personal power
  • Increased trade with neighboring nations
  • Support from the Hadrian Empire

    • Who was alleged to have an affair with the Hadrian Empress?

  • Leod Lomharach (correct)
  • Emperor Philipp
  • Silas
  • Lady Judicar Ma Belov

    • What was the last recorded statement of Lord Arnoud before his death?

  • Philipp, guide me.
  • Not this way.
  • Alicia.. (correct)
  • Maker guide us.

    • What was the initial reason Emperor Philipp summoned Leod to the Imperial Palace?

    <p>Discussion on defensive matters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reforms were implemented by Kaiser Philipp to modernize the Empire?

    <p>Establishing the Imperial Duma for citizen involvement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Leod take when confronted by Emperor Philipp?

    <p>He drew his sword and challenged Philipp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of Kaiser's reforms on Hadrian society?

    <p>Unrest among the upper class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary target of Philipp's reforms regarding the structure of government?

    <p>To eliminate local rule and religious influence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the fight, what disadvantage did Emperor Philipp face?

    <p>He had greater fatigue and injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major shift occurred in the governance of the Empire under Philipp's rule?

    <p>Common citizens were included in ruling processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant injury did Philipp sustain during the duel?

    <p>A cut on his face and a hacked leg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event marked the transition to a period of peace for the Attians?

    <p>The death of Lord Arnoud.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the imperial guard that intervened during the duel?

    <p>Lady Judicar Ma Belov</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the fight on the balcony?

    <p>Philipp was left bloodied and beaten while still holding his sword.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the actions taken by Philipp against his opposition?

    <p>Dealing with them through banishment or execution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Kaiser Philipp's relationship with Anzhelika Rozhdestvenskij?

    <p>She was a commoner he married.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Ma take against Leod during the confrontation?

    <p>He fatally injured Leod but did not kill him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant physical losses did the Emperor suffer after the confrontation?

    <p>He lost a leg and an eye.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Leod's fate after Ma's intervention?

    <p>He fled and was never seen again.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event disturbed the relative peace following Leod's betrayal?

    <p>A coup attempt by Herzog Janczyck-Mariusz Tzyrnowski.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Herzog Janczyck-Mariusz Tzyrnowski's coup attempt fail?

    <p>He lacked sufficient support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Lord of Bones attempting to achieve?

    <p>Rebuild the bridge of souls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the empire respond to Mordazan's emissary?

    <p>They rejected him and prepared for defense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did the Emperor's condition have on imperial projects?

    <p>They faced significant delays without his guidance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of punishment was inflicted on Cedric by the elves?

    <p>He had one eye removed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition did Cedric develop during his recovery?

    <p>Leprosy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ultimatum did Emperor Philipp send to the Enlightened Kingdom?

    <p>To repay the damage done or face war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the conflict between the empire and the High Elves to come to a halt?

    <p>The unification against the undead threat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the forces against the undead armies of Mordazan?

    <p>A'mos Zaithrall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the battle at the black obelisk?

    <p>The summoning of the Lord of Bones succeeded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial reaction of the Emperor upon seeing Cedric?

    <p>He felt anger towards the elves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the relationship between the Empire and the High Elves before the rise of the Lord of Bones?

    <p>Heightened tension and hostility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the retreat of Sine's usurper armies from the province?

    <p>A strong defense from Castle Lunburg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Peace of Luminion?

    <p>The province officially joined the Republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one major challenge faced by the Supreme Chancellor of Hadriana after assuming power?

    <p>Gaining the support of the nobility and clergy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity refused to recognize Sine’s rule over the Imperium?

    <p>The Enlightened Kingdom of Luminion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What nickname was given to the leader who replaced the Vater of the Alderist temple?

    <p>The False Shepherd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the international status of the Imperium following Sine's actions?

    <p>Isolation due to lack of recognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who emerged as a rallying point for loyalists in Flussland during Sine's instability?

    <p>Diederick-Gobel von Lichtenfelts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consequence did Sine's peace negotiations have on his position?

    <p>It resulted in his political isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the Hadrian army to initially retreat during the fighting in the Flussland hills?

    <p>Heavy losses suffered from the enemy's frontal engagement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tactic did the Hadrians use to regain control after the initial setback?

    <p>Capitalizing on the Republic's army overstretching</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ultimate outcome of the battle for the Hadrian army?

    <p>A decisive victory paving the way for a siege</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event was organized by Emperor Philipp to celebrate the Hadrian victory?

    <p>A medal ceremony in the Imperial Palace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conspiracy was Sine Verrador and Siegfried od Albion involved in?

    <p>To take control of the throne with the help of mercenaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the condition promised to the mercenaries by Sine Verrador and Siegfried?

    <p>They would be paid double if they assisted in overtaking the Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pivotal decision made by Emperor Philipp contributed to the conspiracy against him?

    <p>Allowing Silas to walk free after his capture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reaction of the remnants of the Republic's army after their defeat?

    <p>They engaged in hit-and-run attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hadrian Empire Founding

    • Founded in 1524 AFS by Matthias Joseph I of House Withmond
    • Unified the fractured human realm after the second Hadrian civil war
    • Absorbed the Hinterlander republic and Królestwo Ràdymie
    • Crowned Emperor by Vater Ferdinand of the Alderist Church
    • Inherited crown with stallions from Roderick Withmond
    • Received ivory staff with crests of great houses

    Restoration of the Von Lichtenfelts Dynasty & the First Luminion Crisis

    • Matthias Joseph I died after 300 days, naming Philipp Wilhelm von Lichtenfelts heir
    • Philipp's claim based on Matthias's last words, and his bloodline's claim
    • Lord Arnoud van Leuveren insulted the Elven crown princess, causing Elven threats of war
    • Arnoud fled to Anjyarr, the Dark Elf empire, triggering a crisis
    • Emperor Philipp denounced Arnoud's actions, ordered his arrest and trial
    • Arnoud was sentenced to death by hanging
    • The Sultan of Anjyarr was upset with the execution and relations soured, prompting a meeting, and the capture of Arnoud, and his subsequent hanging

    An Empire Forged Through Blood

    • Peace with High Elves after Arnoud's death
    • Emperor Philipp strengthened his power throughout the realm
    • Married Anzhelika Rozhdestvenskij, had children
    • The Imperial Duma established
    • Reduced Makerist's rights, leading to refugee waves, and Silas creating a new Hinterlander republic in Eden

    Leod's Betrayal

    • General Leod, a friend of Philipp, was rumoured to have an affair with the Empress
    • Leod fought Philipp in single combat, injuring Philipp severely.
    • Leod fled Adelsburg, never to be seen again

    The Second Luminion Crisis

    • Attempts by Herzog Janczyck-Mariusz Tzyrnowski to overthrow Philipp failed
    • The Lord of Bones (voidal entity) sent emissaries seeking support
    • The rise of the undead incursions after the voidal entity's approach
    • Unified war against the undead with other realms

    Cedric's Expedition

    • Cedric Reinhardt, an Imperial College knight, led an expedition to the glade of dragons
    • Entering the Elven protected area without authorization
    • Encountered a necromantic artifact, causing a spell that destroyed Cedric's party
    • Cedric's lies to the Elven realm angered them who wanted him to face trial in Luminion
    • He was whipped as punishment instead of executed

    On the Brink of War

    • Emperor Philipp demanded recompense from the High Elves or face war
    • A war was averted by the threat of the resurgence of the Lord of Bones armies
    • The High Elves allied with the Hintish forces led by Silas to support the Raevendrecht Republic

    The Hadrian-Raevendrecht War

    • Emperor Philipp declared war on the Raevendrecht Republic for forced annexation
    • Hadrian troops attacked Raevendrecht's capital, captured Silas, who was later released by Philipp
    • The Republic fought back in the Flussland region in another battle, resulting in a Hadrian victory

    Sine Verrador's Betrayal

    • Traitors, Siegfried od Albion and Sine Verrador, led a coup in Adelsburg against Emperor Philipp
    • Philipp, Crown Prince Karl, and other loyalists were killed
    • Sine's forces took over most of the imperial provinces, but failed to capture the remaining Lichtenfelts
    • Empress Anzhelika was arrested.
    • The remaining children were smuggled out of Adelsburg

    The Rise of the Electoral Imperium of Hadriana

    • Sine's regime struggled, as they were not recognised by foreign powers
    • The province of Flussland was not brought into the Imperium
    • Diederick, Philip's brother, rallied support and initiated a war to overthrow Sine's government, resulting in Sine's forces fleeing

    The Rise of Diederick and the Restoration of The Hadrian Empire

    • Diederick von Lichtenfelts returned to Adelsburg, the capital
    • Rebuilding of Adelsburg, and the empire
    • Creation of new form of government, and the imperial diet, and re-establishment of some noble titles
    • A loyalist rebellion removed Sine's forces
    • The empire established an alliance with the neighbouring kingdoms, and the Emperor fought and won a battle against the last member of the Helstein mercenaries
    • Diederick was coronated as Emperor in 1535

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