Pacifica

History

Origins - (+-0-500)

The first traces of Pacifica date back to the year 50, with the Kingdom of Ceastel on the island of Juba in the Bursmarf Sea. The kingdom was unified through an alliance of coastal cities, forming a small thalassocracy. In the year 430, the thalassocratic empire of the city of Ceastel reached its peak. Thanks to their maritime knowledge and use of triremes, they were able to conquer nearby islands and expand their territory.

The Great Paragon and Ceastel wars - (500-800)

The great expansion of the city of Caestel drew the ire of an empire on the large island of Arkedusa. In 522, the first recorded instances of naval warfare between the Paragonese Empire and the city of Caestel took place. Caestel and its fleet successfully repelled Paragonese attacks, allowing them to advance in the conquest of new territories. However, by 658, many cities under Caestel's rule were burned by Paragonese forces and declared their independence. Thus, the kingdoms of Vindice and Kastel were born, both of which went to war against the Paragonese Empire as well as Caestel. After a Paragonese siege, both cities surrendered and were burned to extinction in 753. The last battles between the Paragonese Empire and Caestel concluded in 798, when the Paragonese capital was burned to complete destruction.

The Continental Era - (800-1200)

Thanks to their numerous victories and explorations, the city of Caestel was able, with their hulks, to discover the continent of Belvedair. There, they founded an ancient city named Caestelrifianyano (Castelrifiano). To avoid further maritime attacks, this young city was established inland along the Castel River. Its new location was ideal for trade, and the burned city of Caestel could no longer compete. Caestelrifianyano (Castelrifiano) was declared the capital of the cities, while the island of Juba became a secondary region beside this new city. After a period of rapid population growth, Caestelrifianyano (Castelrifiano) surpassed 150,000 inhabitants by the year 1000. Over time, however, the abandonment of the older cities stirred desires for independence, rendering them disloyal. This led to the Cesane War of Unification, a campaign to unite all the cities under a 'Cesane' kingdom, adopting the continental language and centering Castelrifiano as the kingdom's economic hub.

The Unification War - (1200-1426)

The Great Unification, or Granda Rénificate in Cesan, was a war lasting from 1213 to 1426. Castelrifiano launched campaigns to morally align the most loyal cities, especially those that had fought for their independence. Both old and new cities joined this independence war, which lasted two centuries. Over time, cities of different languages began to emerge, losing their original Cesan identity, such as the cities of Imlli (Himlly) and Zarmaid (Zarmark). In 1321, religion joined Castelrifiano’s ranks, with the holy city on Juba (Civatadei) endorsing the vision of a grand, religious, and conquering kingdom.

The independent cities, with their smaller numbers, gradually lost strength, leaving only the large cities founded around the year 1000 on the mainland, protected by mountains and advantageous geography. Their continued presence would lead to a second war of unification in the years to follow.

Civadeicarlos Wars - (1426-1491)

In 1426, the Cesanatico, or "Land of the Cesans," was officially proclaimed, but its rule faced significant

challenges. Rival kingdoms emerged, each claiming the legacy of Caestel and vying for influence over the Cesanatico. This growing tension culminated on the night of Tuesday, June 11, 1426, when a Hoguerite army launched a surprise invasion of the cities of Zarmaid and Fili, sparking a war that would last 65 years.

The Hogueratico, based in the southwestern region and led by the ambitious leaders of Grandio, saw itself as a rightful successor of the Cesanaitco and sought to seize control of key territories. Meanwhile, the Cleridatico to the north, centered around the city of Clara, held strong religious motivations and opposed the secular power of Castelrifiano. In the east, the holy city of Civatadei, although part of Cesan's territory, maintained a degree of autonomy and influenced the spiritual direction of the Cesan's rulers.

Despite resistance from both Hogueratico and Cleridatico forces, In 1456 the Cesans, led from its capital in Castelrifiano, eventually gained the upper hand. Its central location and strategic inland trade routes provided a steady flow of resources and manpower. Over the decades, Cesanatico forces systematically pushed back the Hogueratico armies and quelled resistance in the northern Cleridatico territories.

Despites the conquests, the warlord of Clara signed a treaty between Clara and Castelrifiano to stop the war, acknowledging the multiples regions in the north who havent been touched by any kingdoms except few Ordonnians colonies

United Southern Belvedair Era (1491 - 1506)

During a period of rising tensions, the two kingdoms of Ordonnia and Cleridatico reached the height of their influence on their continents. In the north, tensions escalated as the people of Ordonnia launched a series of small wars in the territories of Cleridatico. This conflict was fueled by Cleridatico's vulnerability, which had been weakened and influenced by Cesanatico following their defeat in a recent religious war.

In 1506, Charles I (Carlos I) was crowned King of all Cesans and Cleridans, uniting these fractured realms under one rule. His ascent to the throne marked the beginning of a new era filled with colonial ambitions to the Arkedusans islands. As he sought to strengthen his position against the threats from the north, the rulers of Ordonnia viewed this as an opportunity to expand their territory. Each skirmish between the two kingdoms escalated into larger confrontations, drawing more factions into the conflict.

Faced with the relentless aggression of Ordonnia, the people of Cleridatico were compelled to rally behind their new king, uniting in a desperate fight for survival. The year 1506 thus became a pivotal moment, making Cesanatico the first colonial power.

The Cesan Empire (1506 - 1689)

After the unification of all southern Belvedair, the massive expansion of the newly formed Cesan Empire progressed at lightning speed. With an extensive commercial fleet, the country quickly gained control over vast territories, both economically and militarily, without securing their loyalty. In 1558, Cesan merchants discovered the western region of Polentic, marking the peak of Cesan rule across the globe. However, this era of prosperity and pillage would not last long. "The Crown Crisis," which began in 1622, sparked a succession war throughout the empire. During the turmoil, the Kingdom of Ordonnia attempted to place a prince on the imperial throne, a move that ultimately failed. The prince was assassinated in a suspicious fire that consumed his chambers on a blazing night, setting the Cesan palace ablaze. This tragic incident marked the beginning of what would come to be known as "The Mill War," a conflict that would shake the empire to its core.