The World of Tyrrell | Low Fantasy Setting

Summary

This script narrates the rise of humanity in a world dominated by Elderkin races like Dwarves and Elves. Initially seen as savages, humans eventually build states and kingdoms, surprising the Elderkin. However, their progress is overshadowed by the superior civilizations. The script focuses on Voskgardia, a human nation that, through innovation, challenges the Elderkin's dominance, sparking a war that leads to the rise of human civilization. The era of the Elderkin ends, and a new world, Tyrrell, marked by industry and progress, begins, with humans shaping a future that may also awaken ancient threats.

Takeaways

• 📜 The history of humanity is documented by the Elderkin, who saw early humans as nothing more than savage pests.
• 🏰 Early human kingdoms were a surprise to the Elderkin, who did not expect them to rise above the status of scattered chiefdoms or barbarous nomads.
• 🌐 The Elderkin, with their advanced civilizations, overshadowed the achievements of human states, which were confined and largely unnoticed.
• 🔄 Human kingdoms rose and fell in cycles of fleeting glory and lasting ruin, often due to self-inflicted catastrophes such as wars and betrayals.
• 🤝 Human nations were seen as vassals, trade partners, or allies to the Elderkin, but never as equals, and were ruthlessly destroyed when their ambitions exceeded their subordinate roles.
• 🏹 In significant historical events of the Second Age, human nations played little to no meaningful role, often being overlooked or scapegoated.
• 🏙️ The Republic of Voskgardia, a modest human nation, was a buffer state between great empires and often fell victim to the machinations of its neighbors.
• 🛠️ Voskgardia's prosperity was attributed to a new kind of sorcery, which was actually human innovation in technology, leading to changes in architecture and local weather.
• 🔫 The MG-12 recoil-operated machine gun was a human technological innovation that played a crucial role in the defense of Voskgardia against the Elderkin.
• 🌍 The unchecked advancement of human civilization led to the end of the Elderkin's era and the beginning of mankind's era, marked by industry, progress, and relentless ambition.
• ⚔️ The new world of Tyrrell, shaped by human innovation, is characterized by the perpetual machine of industry and warfare, with the old world's remnants shrinking each year.

Q & A

What is the Elderkin's initial perception of early humanity?

The Elderkin initially perceived early humanity as a savage pest, lacking the higher graces or innate wisdom that marked other races with greater potential. They were seen as crude imitations of the Elderkin at best, and at worst, hardly different from orcs.

How did the rise of the first human states and kingdoms surprise the Elderkin?

The Elderkin were slightly surprised by the rise of the first human states and kingdoms because they had not expected mankind to progress beyond scattered chiefdoms or barbarous nomads. However, these early human achievements were so minor compared to the Elderkin that they went largely unnoticed.

What was the typical relationship between human nations and the Elderkin?

Human nations were typically vassals, trade partners, or allies of the Elderkin, but never equals. Their presence might have been tolerated or even celebrated as mutually beneficial, but their ambitions were always kept in check by their superiors.

Why did the Republic of Voskgardia become a target for the Tassendrel Empire?

The Republic of Voskgardia became a target for the Tassendrel Empire because it had prospered and grown in size and influence, which was seen as an imbalance in the natural hierarchy of civilization by some members of the Elderkin, including Emperor Thelianar.

What was the significance of the MG-12 recoil-operated machine gun in the context of the script?

The MG-12 recoil-operated machine gun was a significant innovation in Voskgardia, representing a breakthrough in human technology. It was the first of its kind to be revealed on the banks of the River Vosk, showcasing human innovation and challenging the traditional views of human capabilities held by the Elderkin.

How did the conflict between Voskgardia and the Tassendrel Empire set a precedent for future battles?

The conflict set a precedent by demonstrating the resilience and potential of human technology and innovation in warfare. Despite being a single, isolated human kingdom, Voskgardia withstood the wrath of the Elderkin for nearly two decades, foreshadowing the eventual rise of human civilization.

What was the ultimate outcome of the conflict between Voskgardia and the Tassendrel Empire?

Voskgardia was ultimately wiped off the face of the world by an alliance of five Elven Emperors and three Dwarven High Kings. However, its resistance and the display of human technological advancements marked the beginning of the end for the Elderkin's era.

How did the developments in Voskgardia influence the rest of the world?

The developments in Voskgardia, particularly in technology and industry, were soon repeated elsewhere and spread globally. This rapid advancement of human civilization led to the decline of the Elderkin's era and the rise of the human-dominated era of Tyrrell.

What is the world of Tyrrell like, as described in the script?

Tyrrell is described as a world of industry, progress, and relentless ambition. It is characterized by smokestacks, machinery, and continuous production and warfare. The world is also portrayed as one where ancient creatures are returning, attracted by the new environment created by human activities.

What does the future hold for the world of Tyrrell according to the script?

The script suggests that the world of Tyrrell will continue to expand its industrial and military capabilities, leading to more warfare and environmental degradation. It also hints at the uncovering of gates and the beginning of a 'harvest,' possibly referring to a large-scale conflict or upheaval.