[Lore] The Gryphon Vale

Map of the Gryphon Vale, scale: 6 mile hexes

History of the Gryphon Vale

• Psychic War (wizards created dragons)
• Dragon War (dragons grew numerous and nearly wiped out all human life)
• Wilderness and monster life thrive.
• Dwarves are exiled from their mountain homes and seek refuge in the Olde Wood.
• The Elves refuse to allow the Dwarves to live within the forest.
• Elf and Dwarf War begins.
• Elfland is attacked and portions of the Olde Wood are destroyed.
• Various war bands were able to form or retake strongholds to defend against the dragon hordes.  Dragonwrath is established.
• Dwarves reclaim their mountain strongholds.
• The Dragon population is severely weakened and dragons are now rare.
• Petty (Human) warlords decided to unite under a monarchy.
• The Good King died without an heir.
• War of the Crown (War breaks out over who should rule.)
• War of the Crown ends and The Alliance of 3 Crowns is formed.
• Armies of Chaos are gathering and preparing for war.