The Strange Girl (Slow Updates)

CHAPTER 10

WINTER

"Ayon po sa nakatalang pinaka unang dokumento na naisalba nga mga mag aaral, bago magkaroon ng emperyo ng Albior, and buong kalupaan ay nahahati sa iba't ibang bansa. Ang buong kontenento ay nahahati sa sampung mga bansa."

Mythia nodded at was her daughter is reciting. Encouraging Winter to continue.

"Thalorion, kilala sa magandang kondisyon ng agricultura at ani; Drakorian, bulubunduking nasyon na mayaman sa mga minerales at kilala sa mga magagaling nitong panday; Alandria, kagubatang tinuturing tahanan ng mga Elf, kilala sa kanilang talion at mahikang konektado sa kalikasan; Zorathor, Ang kaharian sa kanluran na puno ng Disyerto, tahanan ng mga mabagsik na mandirigma at mangangalakal."

Mythia's jaw dropped listening at her daughter. When her daughter said she wanted to learn about the kingdoms origin, she thought that Winter would just skim through the information about the earlier civilization and focus on the timeline where the kingdom was established.

Wala nang nagawa si mythia kundi ang makinig at wag istorbohin ang anak na animo'y tuwang tuw na mailahahad ang historiang nabasa nya.

She went on and named the six remaining kingdoms. Salvyris, a coastal kingdom with a powerful navy and expertise in trade and exploration; Edoria, the heartland of magic, where powerful wizards and scholars studied the arcane arts. 
Khorzand, dwarven strongholds built within mighty mountains, famous for their engineering and craftsmanship; Nymerion a lush and tropical kingdom known for its exotic flora and fauna, and its skilled healers; Valkiria a militaristic state with a disciplined and formidable army, always prepared for battle; Gryndal known for its innovation and invention, Gryndal was a hub of technological advancement and ingenuity.

"Napakagaling naman ng anak kong ito." Puri ni Mythia sa anak pagkatapos nitong isaisahing ang mga dating kaharian sa kontenente.

"Maari mo ba akong bigyan ng buod sa mga nangyari sa mga kahariang ito?"

Winter was thankful of what Mythia have said, if she discussed every events that had taken place, it'll probably take her till later.

If her memory is right, during the Golden Age (100 - 700 BC), the ten kingdoms of Elaria experienced unprecedented prosperity and peace. From 100 to 200 BC, trade routes flourished, connecting distant lands and enabling cultural and knowledge exchange. Grand cities and achievements in art, science, and magic were made. 

The Council of Elaria formed between 300 and 400 BC to maintain peace and cooperation. From 500 to 600 BC, Edoria led a magical renaissance, founding new schools of magic and inventions that improved daily life. Between 700 and 800 BC, Salvyris spearheaded exploration, discovering new lands and enriching the kingdoms with exotic goods and knowledge.

The Time of Trials (800 - 1000 PC) saw significant challenges. From 800 to 850 PC, the Plague of Shadows from Zorathor's deserts spread rapidly, but the kingdoms, led by Nymerion's healers, worked together to find a cure. The Dragon Scourge (860 - 900 PC) saw dragons awaken and terrorize the land, but a coordinated defense from Valkiria's military, Drakorian's warriors, and Edoria's wizards drove them back. 

Natural disasters from 910 to 950 PC caused a severe famine, but Thalorion developed new agricultural techniques that helped the continent. The War of Succession (960 - 1000 PC) in Thalorion, due to the king's death without an heir, threatened instability, but the Council of Elaria mediated a peaceful resolution, setting a precedent for future disputes.

The Formation of Albior (1000 - 1100 PC) began with Alaric of Edoria proposing the unification of the ten kingdoms into a single empire to prevent conflicts and ensure prosperity. Initially met with resistance, Alaric gradually won support.