A Comprehensive Guide to the Rebellion

[Zacharia]

3 Feb 15, 22:41
Nayru: shut up zach you're literally the rebellion's mascot character

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What's Happened So Far?

[4:34 PM] Zach: a long time ago, back when the world was new, hargy and his bros took over Bern and started a big kerfuffle. the heroes of last arc kicked his butt, and in a last ditch effort after hargus was killed, Bern waged war with Ilia and got destroyed, resulting in the Ilians occupying Bern from that point onwards, up to the present day.

[4:44 PM] Zach: PART 2: Ilia abused Bern by mistreating its citizens and sucking up the place's resources for Ilia itself - naturally, people weren't big on the whole mistreatment thing so bands of people against the occupation started rising up in small numbers. the turning point was when a member called Nasir went above the raids and kickstarted the bonafide war we have today when his buluvuh'd was killed in a town square(eventually i'll compile the Rebel threads into an info dump thread).

[4:49 PM] Zach: PART 3: Ilia needed a scapegoat for a "main" rebel leader so they targeted Aidan Lowell and locked him up and planned to execute him and make a big day of it. He was busted out of jail by his friends and after he was officially known as the "Leader of the Rebellion", he came into contact with the Sons of Bern; the protectors of the Fire Emblem. With Bern's royal family extinct, whoever held the Fire Emblem could rightfully make themselves king, and the SoBs wanted to make Aidan the next king. He accepted the Emblem, and hid it away from all but the few that were with him.

[5:00 PM] Selibas: PART 3 & 1/2: Kelvin takes command of Nasir's forces in Linz and quickly recruits Selibas. They grab a few short victories, then camp at a village they've just conquered. Selibas rides off on a personal errand, recruits Zacharia and Cyril. Returns, more groups have joined the rebels, Aidan shows up.

[4:58 PM] Zach: PART 4: Aidan gathered up all the able-bodied fighters he could find and became the first "general" of the Rebel Army (which is where Kelv and Seli and I + the other newbies hopped on after the old gang left), and then he took Macendew. After repairing Macendew, the other sizeable groups of official Rebels poured into the manor and had a big ol' war council, deciding that the next course of action was Larguz. Aidan became 'mysteriously ill' soon afterwards and Zach became his vassal that carried out his decisions with the army.

PART 5: After the Rebel forces conquered Larguz and Poliar, they set their sights on the capital of Bern. However, as Ilia was being invaded by the Etrurian Army as well as repelled by the Bernese, it decided to withdraw its forces from Bern and forfeit the war to focus its efforts on defending against Etruria. Once a peace treaty between Bern and Ilia had been signed, The Rebels quickly seized the capital. However, instead of reinstating Aidan Lowell as monarch like the Sons of Bern intended, the Rebellion Generals created a Senate with Aidan as its High Consul. Additionally Ilheod Donsen, Kelvin Calderon, and Waylin Mortell would serve as Bern's Dragon Generals as well as councilmen.  Soon afterward, Aidan addressed the people of Bern and proclaimed the Bernese Rebellion against the Ilian Occupation as finished.



Thus, The Rebellion ended.

[Zacharia]

Key Figures of the Rebellion

 Aidan Lowell: (Class: Griffon Knight) The leader of the conjoined forces of the Rebellion as well as its symbol. Proclaimed heir to the throne by the Sons of Bern with the Fire Emblem, he currently resides in Castle Bern as the head of the Senate. Stalwart, brave, and a hero to his people.

Hektor, Child of Bern: (Class: Sage) Considered one of the more amicable and public Loyalists, Hektor is a general of Bern from before the occupation. He was fully devoted to ending the Rebellion and seeing the peace brought about by Ilia restored.

 Kelvin Calderon: (Class: Great Knight) One of the generals of The Rebellion. A dependable and shrewd knight who has been gathering up men and women from all over the countryside since the early days of war.

 Nasir, Child of Bern: (Class: Fighter) A noble man with a strong sense of justice. He and his smithy companion Porter are renowned as the catalyst that fanned the flames of rebellion into full-on war. After his arrival in Larguz, the Ilian occupation had learned of his identity and publicly executed him. His body was returned to Linz and a memorial was erected in his name, honoring the man who had kindled the flames of rebellion.

 Sasuke, Child of Sacae: (Class: Nomad) A Sacaen who was placed on the Bernese throne as Ilia's envoy and figurehead. Not long afterwards he was removed so that Ilia could better control the actions of Bern's government. His current whereabouts are unknown.

 Saturos Prox: (Class: Swordmaster) A hard one to pin down-- fitting for one known as "The Wildcard". Though he remains an enigma to the rest of the Rebel soldiers, it's no secret how close of a companion he is to Lowell. His current whereabouts are unknown.

Selibas, Child of Sacae: (Class: Hero) Known as The Little Wolf, and leader of the Wolfpack Militia. A long-term commander for Bern's Rebellion, and a hardy, competent young man capable of whipping the greenest fighters into warriors larger than life.

 William Saint: (Class: Wyvern Lord) The regent who took the throne after Sasuke stepped down. Pre-disposed to cruelty and apathy when it comes to the country he presides over. Besides his low morals and his competence in battle, little else is known about him. He stepped down after the Rebellion.

 Yerna Cinderfelt: (Class: Wyvern Lord) A man who rides into battle with an ancient wyvern and sword possessed by magic most foul. Selibas' father, who has many titles under his belt. Though a formidable foe, he was cut down by Selibas during the siege of Larguz.

Zacharia Sjord: (Class: Shaman) A young man considered to be Aidan's strategist as well as his vassal. He carries out Lowell's will while the rebels are on the move. Loyal to a fault, but un-confident and seen as weak.

[Zacharia]

Key Terms of the Rebellion
(in alphabetical order)

The Bernese War of Aggression: Some years after the Bandit War, the former King of Bern launched an attack on Bern's neighbors, with his resulting defeat leaving Ilia to take control of Bern.

The Fire Emblem: A small yet fabled medallion that, when bestowed by the Sons of Bern in times of need, gives the bearer rightful claim to the throne. Considered a symbol of the Rebellion now that it's possessed by Aidan Lowell. Contains mysterious properties, and potentially the Spirit of Bern itself.


Fort Macendew: The Rebellion's former base of operations. Before its walls were commandeered, Macendew was a manor that was run by the Vojant family and acted as a border check for Lycian and Sacaen trade routes into Bern. The manor is surrounded by a small settlement and their crop fields, which is surrounded by dense forests.

Hargus' Bandit War: A war in which a strange necromancer brought to life heroes from millennia past. Although the majority of the war was irrelevant to the Rebellion, its end is the catalyst for the Bernese War of Aggression, which directly leads into Ilia's occupation.


The Ilian Occupation: Ilia's hold and claim on Bern after the Bernese War of Aggression, which allows the former free reign of the latter country. The regent who sits on the throne is only a front. In truth the Occupation is controlled by Ilia's inner politicians and fueled by the military that remained loyal after the throne's dissolution, combined with the forces of northern mercenaries.

(Pro-)Loyalist: Anyone, regardless of nationality, morality, sex, or class -- who supports the cause of protecting Ilia's occupation of Bern and ending the Rebellion.


(Pro-)Rebel: Anyone -- regardless of nationality, morality, sex, or class -- who supports the cause of establishing the Rebel group on the Bernese throne and ending Ilia's occupation of Bern.


The Rebellion: A movement started by a series of violent civilian protests that spread throughout Bern like wildfire. Peasants, veterans, mercenaries, transients, bandits, all united under one cause for their own personal gains. Disorganized in structure, but spearheaded by a number of commanding officers that keep the main group together.


Rebel Generals: A collection of highly-esteemed COs that direct the Rebellion's army. Few of them are truly "generals" in the military sense, but their strength on the battlefield and/or the politician's table are forces to be reckoned with all the same. The head of the generals is Aidan Lowell, who has gathered them under Macendew's housing.


The Sons of Bern: A strange sect of men that was founded by the original king of Bern, Hartmut. These zealots have watched over Bern and kept the Fire Emblem safe for generations, right up until it was bestowed upon Aidan Lowell.  


Vassal: Zacharia Sjord's role as Aidan Lowell's subordinate. Sjord watches over the Fire Emblem and carries out Lowell's orders in his absence, directing the Rebellion forces.