Last Gaas



Last Gaas is the crumbled ruins of the Gaasian Empire, to the south of Tragwin and Eldorin. The area is filled with craggy stone ruins and warm jungles. Little is known of Last Gaas in the current day. Most tend to think of it as an ancient, crumbled empire that led to the development of Eldorin and Tragwin. There is some vague association with an extremely corrupt oligarchy (government by the rich) that led to the civilization's downfall, but few remember the exact nature of Gaas's fall.

History
The Gaasian Empire, as it was once known, was founded many, many years ago in 137 E.P. (Earthly Paradise). A collection of city-states had found a common peace through negotiation and a handful of bitter wars, forming into the empire of Gaas. The great city-state of Odaanir H'drismos became the capital of the Gaasian empire. After a brief period of expansion and takeover, Gaas settled into a relatively peaceful merchant state. Trade and profit became so abundant that for a time, even the common working people had little to complain about. It was then that the calendar was changed, the 17th day of the month Hevrad in 196 E.P., by declaration of the Emperor Faustan XII. The new calendar was declared as "Second Paradise" as a representation of the abundant wealth and happiness of the Gaasian empire.

For 150 years, peace and prosperity flourished, but slowly the government became more corrupt, as emperors became more detached from the common people. Finally, the last emperor, Ilshan IV, had a great falling out with the three prospective heirs, and Gaas was divided into bitter civil war. Some sided with the emperor, but most chose to side with one of his three sons. These divisions tore apart Gaas, and the factions went their separate ways, leaving what little was left to fall into ruin and decay. The cities had practically been razed, so there was not much left to salvage.

Modern Times
A few bands of people tried to stay in Gaas, but if any are left they have had little success in reclaiming their civilization. After a while, those who had moved away began to tell stories of Gaas being cursed, and haunted. Whether these stories have any truth is hard to tell. Few travelers go to Gaas, and fewer return.