Norwatch and Damon's Wall

Before the Eight Kingdoms Pact, the men in what become Bolden and Collonia were considered the Sudlanders or South Men by their barbarian cousins to the North. The Lords of Sudland, originally issued their lands in grants from Northrun jarls, had a long practice of paying tribute to their one-time patrons.

After the establishment of the Eight Kingdoms Pact, the practice was continued out of convenience more than loyalty to Northrun. Beginning with Fergus II, the High Throne had assumed the burden of the cost from Collonia and Bolden and it was lost in the ledgers handed down for 200 years. The silver paid was a trifle in the eyes of the Westrun lords and, at any rate, was far less than the cost of fielding an army. And while it was a nominal sum from them, it was a substantial portion of the income that Northrun relied on. The clans split the silver and used the sum to purchase wheat and corn from the very Westruners who paid it. 

Damon named the practice extortion and sought to end it, by fortifying Bolden against attack and with the planned construction of a wall which would not only hold back invaders but provide an overwatch to the sea, as well as a fortified road to Peakshadow

The construction of the Wall began under Jan II the Bricklayer and continued for the next century.  Averaging about twenty-five candels in height, the wall is uniformly fifteen candels wide at its top and as many as thirty wide at its base. This allows for easy passage of carts traveling in two different directions at the same time and allows for the quick movement of men and materiel along its length. Even the High King's Highway does not guarantee that. 

The History of Gelder V the Wise

This is the history of Gelder V the Wise, whose given name was Gendry, son of Geldorf, and was oft called the Protector of the North.

Gendry of Bolden was sentenced to the High Throne in 5010ey succeeding Dane Halfelven. He was trained in law and an able jurist.

After reversing the ruling of his predecessor, Gelder began the segment of Damon's Wall that was north of Bolden. He is credited with fighting a long war on land and sea against the Northruners and keeping trade routes to the Free Provinces open. He also commissioned the making of many maps and the first land expeditions looking for a land route to Eastrun.

Gendry sired three children, and two sons, but only one survived to adulthood. Gendry ruled for two sentences until 5030ey. He was succeeded by Alacan II.

Gendry Geldorf died some eighteen years after departing the High Throne and was entombed high on the Breakwater Pass overlooking the Northrun approach to Bolden.

The History of Dane Halfelven

This is the history of Dane Gladfiolas, called Halfelven.

Dane of Saklan was sentenced to the high throne in 4980ey succeeding Larcus IV.

Like all of his sires, Dane was extremely long lived and believed to be of elven blood through Gladfiolas the son of a Elven King, and his human bride. Dane was extremely well-liked by the commoner and respected, if feared by the nobles.

After 100 years of incursions, he brokered a peace with the barbarians of Northrun which meant that Damon's Wall would be left unfinished and undiminished in Collonia and not expanded into Bolden.

He rode into battle at the head of his banners against the Goblins of the Rakag and is known for having put down Ferano's Rebellion in the Free Provinces. He also waged a sea war against the Eastrun pirates and sailed an armada to free the blockaded ports of Byza and Midir.

Dane sired many children, and thirty-eight sons. He ruled until 5010ey. He was succeeded by Gelder V.

There are some rumors that Dane Gladfiolas is still alive, but living in obscurity among his own kind, or else in some long forgotten noble house in Saklan. Others say he died at war at various times in the next eight centuries. The truth is not known.