After the end of the Rune Wars, while the royal houses of Nortander continued to wrestle each other for political influence, the humans of the Highmark started rebuilding their old orders. Under constant threat by the orcs of the Iron Storm Clan and the dark elves of Lar, the humans of Sevenkeeps, lead by their newly elected King Ulf, re-ignited the bond between the races of the light which had been forgotten since the War of the Six Races. The Realm was created, and Sevenkeeps became its center.
As the biggest city of the Highmark, it is to no surprise that Sevenkeeps is bustling with all sorts of races, humans, dwarves, elves, as well as all kinds of people, ranging from honorable warriors to sly thieves. It possesses some of the largest guilds and institutions on Eo, most notably its University - revered for bringing forth many-a intellects to the forefront of magical research.
Even though their bond with the Morhir Elves and Underhall Dwarves was weakened after the failure of Rohen's portal network, the humans of Sevenkeeps have shown that they are a force not to be ignored, with or without allies.
Notable Individuals
- Ulf ➙ King of the Highmark
- Karan (deceased) ➙ Bodyguard of King Ulf
- Jared (deceased) ➙ Friend and companion of the Soul Carrier
- Redmund ➙ General of the army of Sevenkeeps
- Alastar ➙ Patriarch of the Priest Guild
- Laudinia ➙ Guildmaster of the Merchant Guild
- Cardogan ➙ Guildmaster of the Craftsman Guild
- Alyre ➙ Guildmaster of the Mage Guild
- Askan ➙ Magister of the University of Sevenkeeps
- Twiddle ➙ Inventor, scientist, professor and friend of the Soul Carrier
- Hagard (deceased) ➙ Rogue mage and ally of the dark elf Sorvina, brother of Riddengard
- Riddengard (deceased) ➙ Servant of the awakened Shaper, brother of Hagard
Notable Historic Events
- 720 B.C. — Sevenkeeps becomes the capital of the Highmark after the disintegration of the Hybernian Empire.
- 15 A.C. — Ulf is elected as the new King.
- 19 A.C. — The city is plagued by a sickness caused by Hagard's poisoning of the water system. He's ultimately defeated by the Soul Carrier.
- 24 A.C. — The city is besieged by the dark elves of the Pact who attempt to get to, and kill, Riddengard. Their attack is repelled by the Guardian.
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| Sevenkeeps, besieged by the Pact in 24 A.C. |
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| King Ulf's Throne Hall |