Kureran

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Kurerans were a sub-group of Gnomish settlers who fled the Feywild during the Great Extinction brought about the conflict between the Dragons and the Giants. Having brought with them a deep understanding of various magical arts, they have developed a tradition of magic that allowed them to access the unique raw chaotic energies of the Theran plane. They called this tradition, Ritma.

Harnessing the power of Ritma, the Kurerans were able to expand from their first Theran city of Korad to become a major power in the entire Beteran continent. They would found cities scattered across the continent, not subjugating the local populations, but instead cultivating their societies and natural tendencies to access Thera's natural chaotic energies.

History 🔗

The Great Fey Crossing (c. 10,000 PF) 🔗

• Gnomes flee the Feywild during the Great Extinction
• Brought deep understanding of magical arts
• Initially struggled with Thera's "raw chaotic energies"
• Different from Feywild's natural magical patterns

Adaptation Period (10,000 - 3,000 PF) 🔗

• Gnomish magical scholars study Thera's unique magical nature
• Development of techniques to harness chaotic energies
• Gradual refinement of what would become Ritma
• Various gnomish settlements experimenting with different approaches

Kureran Achievement (c. 3,000 PF - 500 AI) 🔗

• Founding of Korad marks mastery of Ritma
• Successful adaptation to Theran magic
• Begin teaching other populations to access magical energy
• Establishment of magical traditions that would influence later civilizations
• Expansion of Kureran influence across the continent

Kalassarian Conflicts (15 - 70 AI) 🔗

The rise of the Kalassarian Empire brought the Kurerans into direct conflict with the expanding human civilization. The First Kalassarian-Kureran War began in 15 AI, marking the beginning of a dark period for Kureran civilization. Despite their mastery of Ritma and deep understanding of Thera's magical nature, the Kurerans found themselves increasingly isolated and overwhelmed by the Empire's military might.

The conflict reached its tragic conclusion in 70 AI with what became known as the Kureran Genocide. The Kalassarian Empire's systematic campaign against Kureran settlements led to the destruction of many of their great cities, including several magical academies that had been centers of Ritma study.

The Koradin Resistance 🔗

The Kurerans of Korad, their first and greatest city, proved more resilient than most. Protected by both the natural defenses of the surrounding mountains and generations of accumulated magical fortifications, the Koradin Kurerans maintained resistance long after other settlements fell. While the city itself eventually succumbed to Kalassarian forces, persistent rumors suggest that some Kureran enclaves survived deep within the mountain networks around Korad. These hidden communities, if they exist, would represent the last vestiges of pure Kureran culture and magical knowledge.

While some Kurerans managed to escape into remote regions like the Alsatian Mountains, their civilization as it had existed was effectively destroyed.

Legacy 🔗

The ruins of Kureran settlements continue to be discovered across the Beteran continent, particularly in the Alsatian Mountains. These sites have yielded valuable insights into their advanced magical traditions and cultural practices. Recent archaeological findings suggest that their influence on magical traditions extended far beyond their own civilization, with elements of Ritma appearing in various forms throughout later magical traditions.