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'''The Second Theran War''' was a conflict between a coalition Barsaivan forces and the Theran Empire in the Fourth World.  
'''The Second Theran War''' was a conflict between a coalition Barsaivan forces and the Theran Empire in the Fourth World. The events of the War generally occured between 


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The events of the Second Theran War began in earnest in 1509 TH, with the arrival of the Theran Behemoth ''Triumph'', which landed on Ayodhya Rock, and quickly following, Varulus III was assassinated. Neden Avalus succeeded his father as King, under the mistaken impression that his end came at the hands of Theran agents, when, in fact, his assasination was masterminded by the Denairastas of Iopos<ref><u>Earthdawn: Prelude to War</u>, Louis J. Prosperi ''et al'', 2009, FASA Corporation, © FASA Corporation </ref>.  
The Second Theran War was a conflict which defined the close of Earthdawn Third Edition and the setting as of Fourth edition<ref><u>Earthdawn: Prelude to War</u>, Louis J. Prosperi ''et al'', 1996, FASA Corporation, © FASA Corporation </ref>. The end result of the conflict saw Thera withdrawn from tthe province, but Barsaive's political ecosystem restructured. 
 
=== Aftermath ===
The events of the War dramatically reordered Barsaive<ref><u>Earthdawn Gamemaster's Guide</u>, Josh Harrison ''et al'', 2022, FASA Games Inc., © FASA Corporation</ref>. Major takeaways include:
 
* Cara Fahd founded.
* Jerris under the control of Iopos.
* Mountainshadow as Lorekeeper of the Great Dragons of Barsaive.
* Skypoint destroyed.
* Throal
** House of Avalus Dynasty extinguished.
** Kovar of House Maksei assumes the throne.
 
== Events ==
 
* The Battle of Prajjor's Field
* The Harwood Incident
 
== Documents & Declarations ==
 
* The Harwood Declaration
* Seeds of a Nation
 
== Factions ==
 
* Cara Fahd
* The Denairasts Clan / Iopos
* The Great Dragons of Barsaive
* The Liferock Rebellion
* The Kingdom of Throal
* T'skrang Arapopagoi
 
== Notable Namegivers ==
 
* Aardelea
** Dragons
*** Icewing
*** Mountainshadow
*** Vasdenjas (Casualty)
* General Carciri
* Jada Denairastas
* Neden I (Casualty)
* Omasu
* Varulus III (Casualty)


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 19:20, 4 May 2025

The Second Theran War was a conflict between a coalition Barsaivan forces and the Theran Empire in the Fourth World. The events of the War generally occured between

Overview

The Second Theran War was a conflict which defined the close of Earthdawn Third Edition and the setting as of Fourth edition[1]. The end result of the conflict saw Thera withdrawn from tthe province, but Barsaive's political ecosystem restructured.

Aftermath

The events of the War dramatically reordered Barsaive[2]. Major takeaways include:

  • Cara Fahd founded.
  • Jerris under the control of Iopos.
  • Mountainshadow as Lorekeeper of the Great Dragons of Barsaive.
  • Skypoint destroyed.
  • Throal
    • House of Avalus Dynasty extinguished.
    • Kovar of House Maksei assumes the throne.

Events

  • The Battle of Prajjor's Field
  • The Harwood Incident

Documents & Declarations

  • The Harwood Declaration
  • Seeds of a Nation

Factions

  • Cara Fahd
  • The Denairasts Clan / Iopos
  • The Great Dragons of Barsaive
  • The Liferock Rebellion
  • The Kingdom of Throal
  • T'skrang Arapopagoi

Notable Namegivers

  • Aardelea
    • Dragons
      • Icewing
      • Mountainshadow
      • Vasdenjas (Casualty)
  • General Carciri
  • Jada Denairastas
  • Neden I (Casualty)
  • Omasu
  • Varulus III (Casualty)

References

  1. Earthdawn: Prelude to War, Louis J. Prosperi et al, 1996, FASA Corporation, © FASA Corporation
  2. Earthdawn Gamemaster's Guide, Josh Harrison et al, 2022, FASA Games Inc., © FASA Corporation