B. Kingdom of Galea
Historical Overview

The Kingdom of Galea is the center of civilization for a great many people be they human, fae, dwarf, brinchie, dregordian, or even, goblin (consult B’shink’s book titled ‘Goblins for the Greater Good’ for more information) A wealthy and prosperous kingdom with a great diversity in its economic design, Galea is also a country who prides itself on its progressive and benevolent attitudes on the social scale. Citizens of the realm are generally content and treated well. Where else can you find a female dregordian First Officer dining with a Lord of House Danatar, like you would at The Roasted Pelican Tavern on any given night? The Kingdom of Galea is a shining beacon of stability and benevolent rule on the continent of Shaintar – but it was not always this way.
One can trace Galea’s roots back to The Great Exodus of 1735 A.C. (after Covenant) when thousands of human, fae, dwarves, brinchie, and goblins fled into the southern lands to escape harsh rule under the Empire. There is much scholarly debate as to when exactly Galea came into existence. Most will agree that the lands now known collectively as Galea was rife with clan wars and did not unite under one banner until 2438 A.C. In that year, The Battle of the Orcshields was fought. Armies under the banner of Vol Al’Daya, chieftain of the clan of the Silver Unicorn, and the Olarian forces were able to defeat the Malakarian, Goblinish, and Kal armies. But the foundations for the rise of the Kingdom of Galea came about long before that great and costly battle. 
How else is one to explain the seemly sudden unification of various tribes whose centuries of conflicts over land and resources erupted into warfare and bloodshed. Indeed, in 2405 A.C., Vol Al’Daya seems to emerge out of nowhere as a strong and charismatic leader of men to unify various warring factions. Vol Al’Daya  gains the full support of the Elvish Nation and of the Druidic Council due in part to Cyria Eridor’s advocating for him. One of the greatest mages of Elvenkind, Cyria helped Al’Daya’s rise to a unified and benevolent rule. In Cyria’s personal journal dated 17 Planting Moons, 2391 A.C., she writes, “I have received a vision from Landra. She tells me that I must journey to the Southern Kingdoms and seek out  the King of the East. He has a dream of gathering many under the banner of a  unified and benevolent nation. So, I go, to seek the silver Unicorn.” Cyria left her elven homeland and wandered the Southern Kingdoms where she befriended Al’Daya and, as a unified team of warlord and advisor, began the foundations that would lead to the formation of Galea. 
But as I wrote earlier the Battle of the Orcshields was not without its ‘pearl of great price’. Cyria, beloved advisor and trusted friend to Vol Al’Daya, was killed in battle protecting Al’Daya. In the last days of Dark Moon 2438 A.C., Al’Daya returns Cyria to her homeland and it is at her funeral that he first meets Galadrea, who later becomes his wife and Queen.
In 2446 A.C. Vol Al’ Daya founds the capital city of Galea and names it Galadrea after his beloved wife and Queen. It is this year that Galea is recognized by other countries of Shaintar as a full-fledged kingdom with nine provinces ruled by nine major houses. Thereafter, for many centuries Galea has stood as a  benevolent, proud, and mighty nation that has stood the times of peace and darkness. There were two major attempts to subjugate the peaceful and prosperous rule of Galea. The first was when servants of Shaya’Nor placed a vampiric doppelganger on the throne in 2577 A.C. The usurper was discovered and later disposed by a band of brave adventurers who are then named the First Company  of the Silver Unicorn (see Phaidus Dimerian’s book titled ‘The Order of the Silver Unicorn’ for more information). The second was when servants of Flame assassinated King Roderic Argorn in 3021 A.C. in attempts to destabilize the region during a time that became known as The Betrayal War. Further attempts to prevent Roderic’s brother, Daniel Argorn and his wife, Iolie Rhodes Argorn, both members of the 4th Company of the Silver Unicorn, from assuming the throne were foiled.  The Kingdom of Galea has withstood many assaults from servants of Darkness and Flame that threatened to engulf it, and as Galea’s  history demonstrates, good will always triumph over evil.

                                                                                       Jonkeph Skein
                                                                                       Shaintar: Yesteryears and Today