Post by Masonopolis History on Sept 11, 2010 20:20:56 GMT -5
In ancient times the city of Masonopolis was and independent city-state. However it was soon conquered by the Namor Empire. The Masonipolitans never forgot their former independence.
In the fullness of time the Namor Empire declined and fractured from within. The Masonopolitans seized their chance, and under the leadership of the first King of Masonopolis Waden I, drove out their conquerors. The Namor Empire was not dead yet though, and the Masonopolitans had to face the last death throes of the Empire. But they retained their independence and through the wise leadership of the Kings of the Royal House of Masonicus they were one of the few havens of science and progress in the Dark Age that followed the collapse of the Empire.
After 1000 years of the Dark Age, Masonopolis became the shining light of the world in the 1st Renaissance. As a center of the arts, science, literature, and exploration Masonopolis grew powerful and prosperous.
Unfortunately after 250 years of greatness the kingship passed to the insane and cruel Verix IX. His terrible leadership led to the Great Civil War where Verix IX, his brother the just Corven, and several rebellious nobles and warlords. The City of Masonopolis changed hands inumerable times and was nearly deystroyed in the process.
Eventually Corven deafeated all the contenders and imprisoned his brother Verix IX. Corven was then crowned King Corven I or the Great. He led the city of Masonopolis into the 2nd Renaissance.
Masonopolis has since the time of Corven I experienced the current age of peace and prosperity, called the Pax Masonica. In the reign of the current King Corven III a new philosophy has emerged. Started by the philosopher Eltotsira this doctrine preaches non-violence and cooperation. Corven III is a follower and there for has forbidden war and violence, he has disbanded the Armed Forces and forbidden the use of lethal force by the Police. The vast majority support the King's decisions and peace reigns in the Kingdom!
In the fullness of time the Namor Empire declined and fractured from within. The Masonopolitans seized their chance, and under the leadership of the first King of Masonopolis Waden I, drove out their conquerors. The Namor Empire was not dead yet though, and the Masonopolitans had to face the last death throes of the Empire. But they retained their independence and through the wise leadership of the Kings of the Royal House of Masonicus they were one of the few havens of science and progress in the Dark Age that followed the collapse of the Empire.
After 1000 years of the Dark Age, Masonopolis became the shining light of the world in the 1st Renaissance. As a center of the arts, science, literature, and exploration Masonopolis grew powerful and prosperous.
Unfortunately after 250 years of greatness the kingship passed to the insane and cruel Verix IX. His terrible leadership led to the Great Civil War where Verix IX, his brother the just Corven, and several rebellious nobles and warlords. The City of Masonopolis changed hands inumerable times and was nearly deystroyed in the process.
Eventually Corven deafeated all the contenders and imprisoned his brother Verix IX. Corven was then crowned King Corven I or the Great. He led the city of Masonopolis into the 2nd Renaissance.
Masonopolis has since the time of Corven I experienced the current age of peace and prosperity, called the Pax Masonica. In the reign of the current King Corven III a new philosophy has emerged. Started by the philosopher Eltotsira this doctrine preaches non-violence and cooperation. Corven III is a follower and there for has forbidden war and violence, he has disbanded the Armed Forces and forbidden the use of lethal force by the Police. The vast majority support the King's decisions and peace reigns in the Kingdom!
