Medieval

[close] This global discussion group has been designed to encourage debates about important and underreported issues of our era. All you need is an enquiring mind and a desire to gain or share “underground knowledge”. This is also a place to discuss the controversial topics explored in The Underground Knowledge Series (non-fiction books) by James Morcan & Lance Morcan as well as the Underground Knowledge podcast show.

[close] The Five Kingdoms of Astrania have been at war with each other for many centuries. An all out war over one-hundred years ago caused the kingdoms to fall into despair with no one truly becoming the victor. As a lasting hope a soaring blue Phoenix known as the Moon Flare flew across the sky. It was a sign for each kingdom that led them to the highest meeting of the Kings and Queens. In this meeting it was decided that every thirty years a new champion would be selected to represent their kingdom in a public display of combat and skill. This has led the kingdoms to prosper in their own ways and rebuild what had been ruined. Each kingdom lives within their own lands, their own laws and prepares their champions. The champion that wins the tournament is given rule for the next thirty years as sovereign leader of Astrania. In all this constructed order there are those that are planning assassinations, conspiring and threatening the mediocre balance that has been on each of their Kingdoms. Many believe that this tournament will be the last one before another war that will shake the kingdom and destroy millions. Will you be a contender or royal that wishes to see your Kingdom take the crown?

[close] This is a group for all those with an interest in Early Modern history (roughly from 1500-1800, though the 15th century is also fair game). My own interests tend more academic and towards East-Central Europe and the history of war, but this group welcomes all interests, including all geographies. Feel free to make any discussion posts!