The Crusades

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Some peeks, from Thorn's timeline:

~1030-1400 The Golden Age: Blackmoor expands, trade flourishes. Rather than conquer, the neighboring kingdoms petition to join with Blackmoor peacefully. Imperial Regents Council is established, mimicking the governing body of the Kingdom of Blackmoor. Automatons, the next generation of golems, first see use. In 1350, the first warforged steps from the Creation Forges, is given a rudimentary SHADE.
~1420-1480: Beastman Crusade: First use of Starfire weaponry; it’s terrible effect is seen on the men using it a short time later. Dawn of the Warforged: First generation of Rowena’s work with the Well of Souls technology crossed with Federation Creation Forging sees use on the battlefield, with devastating effects. Rowena negotiates the Dragonstone Pact, whereby the draconic empire withdraws its support of the beastmen.