Settlement:Bloodwode Fortress

Abandoned settlement

This settlement has been abandoned, disbanded, or otherwise removed from the world of Wurm.

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Bloodwode Fortress
Virtus non Stemma

Size 10 Village
Mayor
IvanStreptovsky
Population
5
Allies
Hell's Kitchen The Shroud Ebony Veil Helheim
Enemies
Jenn-Kellon

Bloodwode Fortress

-Disbanded on September 29th, 2009. Pre-Emptive disband due to lack of upkeep, villagers, and mayor premium about to expire-

[5:37:08] It is 20:08:50 on day of Wrath in week 3 of the starfall of the Fires in the year of 999. 
[5:37:08] The village of Bloodwode Fortress has just been founded by Ivanstreptovsky.

Led by Imperial Emperor IvanStreptovsky and ArchDuchess Whisper/Talulah, Bloodwode Fortress was once the capitol city of the mighty Bloodvale Empire, long before the rise of Jenn, Kellon, Mol-Rehan, and Horde of the Summoned. Most of the documents from the Bloodvale Empire has been long lost since the fall of the Empire, but the original knowledge of Bloodwode Fortress and the Empire itself has been preserved, and now it is making a comeback under the flag of the Horde of the Summoned

Bloodwode Fortress is an up and coming Size 10 Village in an undisclosed location. It will be a heavily fortified settlement devoted to producing Arms and Ships for Horde of the Summoned and Mol-Rehan in the war effort against Jenn-Kellon.

The settlement was founded on Day of Wrath, Starfall of Fires, Year 999

Recruitment

Bloodwode Fortress is always looking for members, new players and old alike. Contact Gorbachyov on the forums or IvanStreptovsky / Whisper / Talulah / Gorbachyov in game to inquire.

We do not discriminate on age, gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs sexual preference, or anything else. We expect all members to abide by a few simple rules, failure to do so will result in a warning. If it persists too long, you will be kicked.

• No discrimination against other members or anyone else in game will be tolerated.
  • This includes, but is not limited to racism, sexism, homophobia of any sort, religious intolerance, ethnic intolerance, and age intolerance.
• We expect all members of Bloodwode Fortress to be mature, kind, and respectful to EVERYONE. Even Jenn-Kellon.
  • There will be no snide or derogatory comments, not even to enemies. No trolling, troll baiting, or hostility in local. Treat others the way you wish to be treated.
• We do not discriminate against age, but please, be mature and respectful. This goes for everyone, whether you be 12 or 30.
• Listen to your elders. This includes Imperial Chancellors and the Imperial Emperor himself. Generally, you will be allowed to specialize in whatever area you want to and do your own, so long as you help the village when it is required.
• Our location is to be known to Allies and Villagers only. Do not bring visitors to our village unless they are members of an allied village. Make sure when you return that you are not followed.
• In general, just be a good sport, don't be a sore loser, help when asked, and don't be hateful.

Ranks of Bloodwode Fortress

Founder

IvanStreptovsky

Imperial Emperor (Mayor)

• IvanStreptovsky

Imperial Chancellors (The Council)

• ArchDuchess Whisper
• ArchDuchess Talulah
• ArchDuke Gorbachyov

Imperial Soldiers (The Villagers)

• Ivanstreptovsky
• Whisper
• Talulah
• Gorbachyov
• Saphiro

Acknowledgements

In this section, I extend my thanks to those who have helped Bloodwode Fortress without being an active member of the village. So, thank you all for your help.

• Dank - Helping with terraforming and placement.
• Degraten - Helping with locks, mining, digging, and the starting of a ship.
• Aramisii - Helping with mining, digging, and brick making.
• Rugg - Free meat and thorn sprouts on the condition that I feed Saphiro to him.
• Mortal - Building and improving Stone House Walls, Forges, Ovens, Tall Stone Walls, and Altars.
• Zerobyte - Mining

Diplomacy

If you wish to ally or trade with Bloodwode Fortress, please send Gorbachyov a PM on the forums and something can be discussed. Alternatively, try to catch Ivanstreptovsky, Whisper, Talulah, or Gorbachyov online in game.

Governing Body and Inter-Village Politics

While it remains a dictatorship type village, Bloodwode Fortress isn't deaf to the suggestions of its members. Suggestions, ideas, and input from villagers is taken into consideration by the Imperial Council Chancellors. So feel free to make your voice heard. We'd love to hear how you think something could be done or implemented better or in a new way.

Wars & Raids

Bloodwode Fortress is currently at peace.

Raided by Kix September 28th, 2009.

• Items Stolen: 0
• Kills: 1 (ranged, longbow)
• Drains: 0

History of Bloodwode Fortress and The Empire

Bloodwode Fortress was originally the Capitol City of the Bloodvale Empire which began in the year 359 NT as a small group of nomadic warriors. Tired of moving from place to place, they started a small settlement, 16 men strong. Soon, the settlement began to grow. Traders, workers, other warriors, and even members of other groups came and made their home in the settlement, which the warriors had named "Bloodwode", an honorific to their tendency to be crazed by the blood of their enemies, to lust for war.

398 NT, Bloodwode was renamed Bloodwode Fortress and had nearly 300 people living in it. The city itself had become fortified to prevent raiding attacks, and smaller settlements had begun branching out from it's original location. In all, combined with the main settlement of Bloodwode Fortress and the outlying villages, the area was pushing 600 citizens.

450 NT, Bloodwode Fortress had grown to almost 1500 citizens and controlled nearly 50 other settlements around it, totaling nearly 4000 citizens. It had one of the largest standing militaries of that date, numbering close to 2250 soldiers and 750 archers. It was at this time that the council of the original Bloodwode Fortress, descendants of the founding 16 warriors, decided they needed to permanently join together. As such, the Bloodvale Empire was formed, and all of the settlements that had been allied with Bloodwode Fortress agreed to coming under its rule. Current Emperor is Imperial Emperor Inkursi Anixivo, age 27

470 NT, 5 years after the Gathering invented the concept of money, the Bloodvale Empire bought the land they had been established on for so long.

509 NT, Imperial Emperor Inkursi Anixivo dies of age at 86. Leadership of the Empire is passed to his nephew, Jae'dst Vorkanor. Current Emperor is Imperial Emperor Jae'dst Vorkanor, age 19

552 NT, the Merchant house Mol-Rehan also purchased land from The Gathering. Imperial Emperor Jae'dst and Johen King agree to an alliance. Bloodvale Empire now controls nearly 170 settlements, 3 large shipyards/harbour cities, 5 Fortress cities, and one of the largest mine systems in the known world. Nearly 15,000 citizens under its rule, with a standing army pushing 7500 soldiers and 1500 archers.

574 NT, Imperial Emperor Jae'dst Vorkanor dies of age at 84. Leadership of the Empire is passed to his son, Lor'amur Vorkanor. Current Emperor is Imperial Emperor Jor'amur Vorkanor, age 40

620 NT, Bloodvale Empire confronts the kingdom of Lómaner concerning land and resources. A war is barely avoided, Imperial Emperor Jor'amur Vorkanor expresses his discontent with Lómaner.

625 NT, Imperial Emperor Jor'amur Vorkanor assassinated by unknown foreign party. Having no relatives, the Imperial Council grants leadership of the Empire to the Imperial Elite Guard's captain, Demetri Karishnakol. Current Emperor is Imperial Emperor Demetri Karishnakol, age 29.

640 NT, Minor conflict with Lómaner concerning land and resources, battle ensues. Bloodvale Empire is victorious, claiming the Golden Valley from Lómaner.

650 NT, Major conflict with Lómaner after 10 years of small, scattered skirmishes. Lómaner manages to take Golden Valley back from Bloodvale Empire. Losses are heavy on both sides, but Bloodvale Empire loses no other land. Imperial Emperor Demetri Karishnakol dies in combat at age 54. Leadership of the Empire goes to his daughter, Natasha Karishnakol age 24.

655 NT, Furious at the death of her father, Imperial Empress Natasha Karishnakol stages a massive invasion of outlying Lómaner land. A brutal 13 year long ensues, sparking concern from smaller kingdoms.

658 NT, a cease-fire is called by the leader of Lómaner, and a tentative peace is agree'd to by both sides. Little land changed hands during the conflict.

663 NT, Imperial Empress Natasha Karishnakol dies of disease. In her will, she states that instead of one child, she wants both of her children, Ivanova Karishnakol and Pyotr Karishnakol, twins, to rule the Empire together. Ivanova and Pyotr Karishnakol become the new Empress and Emperor together, age 21.

700 NT, Bloodvale Empire begins expanding aggressively for unknown reasons under the rule of Ivanova and Pyotr. Nearly 50 settlements and 2 much smaller kingdoms are brought under the Empire's influence in a 15 year crusade. Bloodvale Empire is now pushing 75,000 citizens.

702 NT, Imperial Emperor Pyotr Karishnakol dies of an unknown disease. Imperial Empress Ivanova Karishnakol, upset at the loss of her brother, constructs a massive monument in his honor near the center of Bloodwode Fortress, across the plaza from the Cathedral dedicated to the goddess Inara. Pyotr's body is buried at the foot of the monument.

712 NT, Imperial Empress Ivanova Karishnakol commits suicide at the feet of the monument of her brother, 8 starfalls after its completion. Her body is buried ajacent to Pyotr's. Her son, Demetri Karishnakol, named for his Grandfather, becomes the new emperor at 35. He begins construction of a monument to his mother, a statue of the same size as his Uncle's, facing his.

720 NT, the monument is completed on the 19th Day of Tears, Starfall of Silence. Collectively, the monuments to Pyotr and Ivanova are known as The Monuments of Frozen Sorrow, due to Emperor Demetri Karishnakol paying homage to the monuments on the day it was completed every year.

749 NT, Imperial Emperor Demetri Karishnakol dies at the age of 82. Having no heir, the Imperial Council grants leadership of the Empire to the Imperial Elite Guard's captain, Nikolai Gorbachyov. Current Emperor is Imperial Emperor Nikolai Gorbachyov, age 25

755 NT, Dis-satisfied with their lot in life, 13 Southern Settlements of the Bloodvale Empire seperate and found their own nation. The Bloodvale Empire quickly crushes the rebellion and the settlements are brought back into the Empire. As a show of good faith, Nikolai consents to fix the problems that they are having.

780 NT, Conflict between Jenn and the Bloodvale Empire. Diplomats attempt to smooth relations over, but disagreements in negotiations spark a war. Mol-Rehan joins the Bloodvale Empire and Kellon joins Jenn.

800 NT, After 20 years of fighting, having gained nor lost any land in the conflict, only large numbers of troops on all sides, a truce is called between the four nations. A tentative peace is established.

819 NT, Nikolai Gorbachyov dies at 95, having lived to be the oldest Emperor, a small monument is built in his dedication by the people. His daughter, Natalya, becomes Empress, age 31.

844 NT, The kingdom of Jenn attacks the kingdom of Lómaner, badly wounds their king, and takes control of the Golden Valley, a large area very rich in natural resources. Bloodvale Empire remains neutral.

849 NT, Empress Natalya dies age 83, Her son, Ivan Gorbachyov, becomes Emperor, age 48.

885 NT, Lómaner falls. Bloodvale Empire begins fortifying its lands and conscripting more troops. Army swells, as do naval vessels.

886 NT, Ivan Gorbachyov dies. His nephew, Mykola Yel'tsyn becomes Emperor, age 17. Youngest Emperor to date.

901 NT, Jenn-Kellon and a few smaller kingdoms allied to them invades Bloodvale Empire. Despite it's armies and navy, the Empire falls, not without inflicting massive casualties on the Jenn-Kellon Empire. Bloodwode Fortress burns into the night, the flag of the Empire being the last thing to burn. To the horror of the people, the Monuments of Frozen Sorrow fall.

901 NT, The Bloodvale Empire is no more.

999 NT, Bloodwode Fortress is re-established after a 98 year lapse in time.