History of Burthorpe and Taverley

== The History of Burthorpe==

The Kingdom of Burthorpe has been a largely ignored state until recently, under King Varis Knives. Only recently has Burthorpe become an international power, and the dominant state of Asgarnia.

Queen Chiggs
Little is known of Queen Chiggs' Reign, other that she was a largely absent queen and was not missed by her subjects.

The Claws of Peace(Ni Longclaw)

 * The Claws of Peace, under Ni Longclaw, occupy Burthorpe and rule for an unknown length of time.
 * Wolf Acuz and Emyris Bayne defect from the Claws, raising their own army of local Burthorpians
 * After several skirmishes and battles, The Claws are defeated and forces to retreat from Burthorpe(First known sighting of Varis Knives)
 * Noteable as the only known military defeat of the Claws

Lord Wolf Acuz/Emyris Bayne

 * The Rebel Commanders seat themselves as the Lords of Burthorpe.
 * There reign lasts for two days, and is marked by a constant war with the Claws.
 * After two days of fighting, Peace terms are settled upon, however it is outlined that a single King must be elected, and Wolf Acuz not allowed to hold any high offices.
 * The Council(interm government) hold an election, Varis Knives is elected King of Burthorpe

King Varis Knives(Aug 10th- /2012)

 * Varis Knives begins his reign by reorganizing the government into the Ministry, Isaac Arvolo becomes the Prime Minister, with four other Ministers appointed.
 * Varis' first days are largly comprised of defeating challengers to the Throne.
 * The White Wolf Research Institute is founded.
 * The Royal Burthorpian Army is founded
 * Port Sarim and Rimmington defect from Falador into Burthorpe.
 * Burthorpe secures a major military alliance with Kandarin, earning legitamacy as a state.
 * Taverly is annexed by Burthorpe under pressure to secure routes to the southern lands.
 * Other projects are started and alliances made, Knives works quickly to build up Burthorpe's capabilities, some suspect large funding coming from Varis' personal wealth.
 * Isaac Arvolo is executed for attempted murder and subversion, after he is suspected of building factions against the crown.
 * The Baron of Sarim is assassinated. Having reasons to suspect Falador's involvement, spies are sent to investigate and quickly return with positive reports of intrigue. Burthorpe and Kandarin declare war on Falador and capture it in the One-Day War. Falador is handed off to Dion, who simply hands it again to King Michael the Unworthy.