Algalon History Lecture Series

In this lecture we return to the Bay of Sarat and the Eastern Galacites. We will meet Kanin Usann Kal and Kanin Colomb Alga and explore the end of the Kal-Alga feud and how that sets the stage for the formation of the League of the Bay. Feel free to send me royal mail to AlgalonHistory@gmail.com or send a bird to me at @AlgalonH. I'm also pleased to announce that we have our own corner of the university system: www.algalonhistory.com. Musical credits to https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/ and her rendition of the works of Radiohead.

Note: This lecture should have originally aired on November 5. In this bonus lecture, we will discuss the signing of the Seven Treaties: the event that started the Sargrathan War of Independence, sometimes called the Northern War. You will learn about the heroics of Duke Sargratha as he sought the final signature on the treaties that would be honored by naming the Kingdom of Sargratha in his name. Reach me at AlgalonHistory@gmail.com or @AlgalonH by tweeting bird. Musical Credits: “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye Arranged and Performed by Hildegard von Blingin, featuring Friar Funk https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/

In this lecture, we finish our discussion of the Dalphana Dynasty. Specifically, we follow the lineage of Zetan the Elder and his son Sunny until Govern Thoris Dalphana, the last tyrant of the Dynasty. We will examine how his attempt to create an empire led to internal and external pressures that led to the fall of the Dalphana. Feel free to send me royal mail to AlgalonHistory@gmail.com or send a bird to me at @AlgalonH. I'm also pleased to announce that we have our own corner of the university system: www.algalonhistory.com. Musical credits to https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/ and her rendition of the works of Radiohead.

In this lecture, we continue our discussion of the Dalphana Dynasty. Specifically, we follow the son of Zetan: Sunny the Elder. We talk of his rule over Sunsiss and how he stretched the Dalphana power out over the region. Feel free to send me royal mail to AlgalonHistory@gmail.com or send a bird to me at @AlgalonH. I'm also pleased to announce that we have our own corner of the university system: www.algalonhistory.com. Musical credits to https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/ and her rendition of the works of Radiohead.

In this lecture, we discuss the birth of the Dalphana Dynasty from the mind Zetan the Great of the Mid-Thousand Kingdoms, amid the people called the Eastern Winnett. We will meet Zetan Dalphana and follow his rise to power as the head of the first true dynasty of Algalon. Feel free to send me royal mail to AlgalonHistory@gmail.com or send a bird to me at @AlgalonH. I'm also pleased to announce that we have our own corner of the university system: www.algalonhistory.com. Musical credits to https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/ and her rendition of the works of Radiohead.

In this lecture, we follow members of the Eastern Galacites as they migrate from the Bay of Sarat to the area around Lake Asbe. We will discuss their displacement of the orcs and goblinoids and how that continues to affect race relations today. Finally, we will talk about the founding of the island of Lake Asbe, the Rock upon which the Church of Algalon is built. Feel free to send me royal mail to AlgalonHistory@gmail.com or send a bird to me at @AlgalonH. I'm also pleased to announce that we have our own corner of the university system: www.algalonhistory.com. Musical credits to https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/ and her rendition of the works of Radiohead.

In this lecture, we return to the area of the Ithdan Convergence and specifically to the religious Futeref culture. There, we meet Bissoff Eldrin and explore his belief in magic and hatred of women. This episode is foundational for the Church of Algalon... whether they like it or not. Feel free to send me royal mail to AlgalonHistory@gmail.com or send a bird to me at @AlgalonH. I'm also pleased to announce that we have our own corner of the university system: www.algalonhistory.com. Musical credits to https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/ and her rendition of the works of Radiohead.

In this lecture we return to the western plains of the Thousand Kindgoms, past the Anaiho Ridge, to the lands of the Glassholm. There, we discuss the sudden and mysterious disappearance of the Glassholm: the various theories of their disappearance and the impact it has on the region. Feel free to send me royal mail to AlgalonHistory@gmail.com or send a bird to me at @AlgalonH. I'm also pleased to announce that we have our own corner of the university system: www.algalonhistory.com. Musical credits to https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/ and her rendition of the works of Radiohead.

In this lecture, we finish of the Elven Civil War(s). High King Ne'a'lala'en fosters civil wars across the elven forests of Algalon. We discuss the response and Ne'a'lala'en's eventual defeat. Feel free to send me royal mail to AlgalonHistory@gmail.com or send a bird to me at @AlgalonH. I'm also pleased to announce that we have our own corner of the university system: www.algalonhistory.com. Musical credits to https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/ and her rendition of the works of Radiohead.

In this lecture, we will discuss the Kreddish culture on the west coast and we will look specifically at Berrigan Baghra and the rise of the ruthless Baghra clan ending with Samyel the Shipbuilder. Feel free to send me royal mail to AlgalonHistory@gmail.com or send a bird to me at @AlgalonH. I'm also pleased to announce that we have our own corner of the university system: www.algalonhistory.com. Musical credits to https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/ and her rendition of the works of Radiohead; and

In this lecture, we start our discussion of the Late Age of Chaos in earnest and we begin by talking about the Elven Civil War(s). High King Ne'a'lala'en expands his power and attempts to take over the forest colonized by the three main forests. Things spiral out of control quickly. Feel free to send me royal mail to AlgalonHistory@gmail.com or send a bird to me at @AlgalonH. I'm also pleased to announce that we have our own corner of the university system: www.algalonhistory.com. Musical credits to https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/ and her rendition of the works of Radiohead; and

Welcome back to the Late Age of Chaos. This lecture is a primer on the Late Age and where this lecture series will take us. I'm very excited to restart this series and I encourage you to visit www.algalonhistory.com for more information! Feel free to send me royal mail to AlgalonHistory@gmail.com or send a bird to me at @AlgalonH Musical credits to https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/ and her rendition of the works of Radiohead; and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsyvPw367cQc8ufDH5k1L6g, Marcus Aurelius for his rendition of Radio Active, by Imaginary Dragons.

In this lecture, we will conclude the Middle Age of Chaos and for now, we will conclude this series. This is not necessarily 'goodbye' but it will be the final lecture for some time. If you want more of these lectures, please send me royal mail to AlgalonHistory@gmail.com or send a bird to me at @AlgalonH. Musical credits to https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/ and her rendition of the works of Lady Ga Ga.

In this lecture, we finish the lectures on the Lower Thousand Kingdoms. We discuss the fate of the Toredon and where the cultures of the Lower Thousand Kingdoms are as the Middle Age of Chaos ends. Feel free to send me royal mail to AlgalonHistory@gmail.com or send a bird to me at @AlgalonH Musical credits to https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/ and her rendition of the works of Lady Ga Ga.

In this lecture we will discuss 505 PG, when the Anaiho emerge from their cliff dwellings to confront the Calixta, the Marzajo, and to eliminate a smaller culture: the Dilelefa. We also find some unexpected heroes rising to defend against this unexpected attack. Feel free to send me royal mail to AlgalonHistory@gmail.com or send a bird to me at @AlgalonH Musical credits to https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/ and her rendition of the works of Lady Ga Ga.

In this lecture, we will discuss one of the many Trade Wars that took place in the Middle Age of Chaos. Specifically, we will look at a conflict between the Marzajo and the Calixta that coincided with the war between the Renzaman and the Toredon. Finally, we'll discuss how the war came to an end due to an old lady and the power of 'no'. Feel free to send me royal mail to AlgalonHistory@gmail.com or send a bird to me at @AlgalonH Musical credits to https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/ and her rendition of the works of Lady Ga Ga.

In this lecture, we introduce the Calixta - an important culture to Algalon, but arguably a more important culture to Du'Lag. They serve as a metaphorical and economic bridge to Du'Lag. Feel free to send me royal mail to AlgalonHistory@gmail.com or send a bird to me at @AlgalonH Musical credits to https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/ and her rendition of the works of Lady Ga Ga.

In this lecture, we conclude our discussion of the Renzaman Civil War. We will cover how the different theories discussed last time might all be true - but that none of it means that the various groups were allied or even friendly. Feel free to send me royal mail to AlgalonHistory@gmail.com or send a bird to me at @AlgalonH Musical credits to https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/ and her rendition of the works of Lady Ga Ga.

In this bonus lecture we will discuss the impact of the board game Knights and Peasants on our history and you will learn that a simple board game can cause marriage, war, and maybe even make your life a bit better. Reach me at AlgalonHistory@gmail.com or @AlgalonH by tweeting bird. Musical Credits: “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye Arranged and Performed by Hildegard von Blingin, featuring Friar Funk https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/

In this lecture, we continue our discussion of the Renzaman and in particular, I talk about two warlords or Gorum. Itanor and Abwa and how those two consolidate power leading to a full-scale civil war. Feel free to send me royal mail to AlgalonHistory@gmail.com or send a bird to me at @AlgalonH Musical credits to https://www.youtube.com/c/Hildegardvonblingin/ and her rendition of the works of Lady Ga Ga.