The History of Nordmaar

The Beginning

For as long as could be remembered, the MacGregor clan had led and was the first Royal Family of Nordmaar.  The city itself having been founded by Alastar MacGregor. 

Ogres Invade

The ogres of Gruntz and surrounding areas had united and begun a campaign for domination within the icy continent.  The Gunn clan known for his great might, led by Bryant Gunn almost single handedly defeated every skirmish and war that the ogres had brought forth to the city of Nordmaar.  He is known as one of the clans greatest warriors

Clans unite under the MacGregors

After long intense debates, it was agreed among the current clan leaders to unite under one founding body, as a greater showing of strength to any other races or cities who may wish to attack.  It was agreed that the MacGregors who had founded the city of Nordmaar should rightfully be the ones to rule over them as King.  Alastar MacGregor's son, Drummond MacGregor became the Kingdom of Nordmaar's first King.

Yinn Invasion

The yaenni of Dae'tok had begun their campaign for world domination, spreading forth to destroy all that stood within it's path.  Many kingdoms and villages were destroyed from their campaigns.  When the yaenni turned their attention to the gates of Nordmaar, it was the Wallace clan that almost single handedly beat back an entire brigade of yaenni.  But Nordmaar had been defeated by the Yinn.  The Wallace clan led by Laoghaire Wallace launched a rebellion that drove the yaenni back northwards and out of the Highlands.  The Kingdom of Nordmaar was once again in the hands of the Highlanders.

MacGregors without heir-Bruces gain crown

King Drummond MacGregor was killed by an assassin of unknown origin and the clans were thrown into an upheaval.  The Queen, Nairne had died a year earlier from sickness before any child could be born to the couple.  When Drummond was slain, there was no heir to be found.  The clans all agreed that the Bruces who had shown great nobility and honorability of nature, should get the crown and lead the Highlands.  Cleary Bruce was named the new King of Nordmaar.

Clan Wars

Rumors abounded about how the Bruce clan itself had something to do with the assassination of Drummond MacGregor.  The rumors sparked a war that almost destroyed all of the clans.  The Gunn clan, led by Gilroy Gunn, nearly defeated all of the clans, until the Wallace and MacGregor clans united defeating them.  The clans themselves were nearly all destroyed.  The wars lasted for many years.

MacCallums awarded crown-reunite Nordmaar

With the clans nearly all destroyed, and the Gunns defeated, a council of the heads of each clan met to try to end the war between them.  All of the clans agreed that the Bruce's should relinquish the crown to the MacCallum clan.  Not one of them agreed that the MacGregor's should again have that control.  Cathal MacCallum was crowned King of Nordmaar.

MacAllen Clan formed

Many great warriors and fighters from each clan, banded together to form the MacAllen clan.  Each having sworn a sacred vow to do protect the current royal family, regardless of who they might be.  Carlisle MacAllen became the first leader of the MacAllen clan.

Yinn Campaign

The yinn once more rose and strove for world domination.  This time they targetted the Highlanders first, as a form of revenge.   Many lives were lost on both sides as the war raged through the Highlands and took to sea.  The Nordmaarian flagship the Drochnathair, captained by Latrell Bruce, finally ended the battle by sinking the yaenni ship, the Dae'Penzi.Commanding NCO Maelduin MacAllen was killed in the battle.. It was the bloodiest of all battles between the yinn of Dae'tok and the Highlanders of Nordmaar, and became known as the Battle of Mutt Bay.

Ultan Wallace was shortly there after banished from the Kingdom marked as a traitor, along with his wife Katheryne by the Queen Moira MacCallum.  Ultan Wallace was found guilty of trying to raise an army to take the throne for himself, but for his bravery and past acts the queen had taken that into account and only chose to banish him instead of execute him. He was later killed in a duel with Duke Ellis MacCallum, Cathal’s nephew.

The yinn struck their hardest hit when they kidnapped Queen Moira and Prince William. Moira was rescued but William was not found until years later.  The yinn had raised him to use against Nordmaar. He was rescued, eventually, by a group of Nordmaarians. He was brought home and eventually recovered.

When Moira died William became the King of Nordmaar. He married Grainne MacAllen. They currently rule Nordmaar. They had three sons, Keaghan, Gabhan and Darrigan. Currently Keaghan, the crown prince, is married to Meckenizie MacLeod