Second Theran War

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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 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 The end result of the conflict saw Thera withdrawn from tthe province, but Barsaive's political ecosystem restructured.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