The Early History of Ravenholt

An Introduction by the Author

Perspective is everything when writing the history of such a famous frontier duchy like Ravenholt. Chronological events are indisputable fact, but the "how"s and "why"s of milestones are always open to several interpretations. With that said, I ask that thee be forewarned that history is constantly being rewritten, (for even myself is guilty thereof), and things that we believe as "fact" at one point may indeed be not the case when viewed from a different perspective. It has often been said that "History is written by the Victors". One would wonder what the other side might say in rebuttal to the history you are about to read. The following work is considered an accurate version of the events leading up to the creation of the land we know today as the Duchy of Ravenholt - let the reader believe of it, what ye may.

If any of those who lived the experiences described below find fault with my work, I ask that ye contact me directly, and I shall set right anything which I have scribed incorrectly.


A Ravenholt Timeline of Events

The Early History of Ravenholt: 507 - 523 ER
Part One: the Creation of the Duchy of Volta
Part Two: the Creation of the Barony of Eastwyck
Part Three: the Creation of the Barony of Westmarch

The Early History of Ravenholt: 523 - 569 ER
Part Four: the Creation of the Barony of Capulus
Part Five: the Rise of Basil Ravenhurst
Part Six: the Creation of the Barony of Elfheim

The Early History of Ravenholt: 570 - 589 ER
Part Seven: the Creation of the Duchy of Ravenholt
Part Eight: the Creation of the Barony of Cumberland
Part Nine: a Time of Turmoil

The Early History of Ravenholt: 589 - 590 ER
Part Ten: the Westmarch War
Part Eleven: the Second Dimensional War
Part Twelve: Glory and Tragedy
Part Thirteen: Unrest Within Ravenholt
Part Fourteen: Changes Within Quentari, Elfheim and Cumberland

The Early History of Ravenholt: Years 591 - 592 ER
Part Fifteen: War Begins Once More
Part Sixteen: The Imposter Duke
Part Seventeen: The Cessation of Ravenholt