The Falconer's Rebellion was waged twelve years before the events of Campaign Four.
Events[]
The Falconer's Rebellion against the Sundered Houses of Aramán was "a stand taken in this world by the brave and just when they realized that a world that had risen up against the tyranny of the gods had in the span of a few short generations replaced that tyranny with ones of their own devising."[3] One of the fighting forces that took part on the side of the rebels was the Torn Banner, commanded by Loza Blade. Members of this group included Thjazi Fang, Teor Pridesire, Azune Nayar,[4] Kattigan Vale, Thimble, and Casimir Gavendale.[5] Cerebel, Demuriel, and Elanadel, daughters of the gnomish arcanist Ulbid Morn, also sided with the rebels and fought alongside them.[6] Winifred Cosgrove, daughter of the last living member of the Order of the Howling Rain of Timmony,[7] was among the warriors of that country that joined in the rebellion, being saved by the Torn Banner at the age of 17.[8] Timmony's involvement in the rebellion was limited, although their king, Augustus Valian, allegedly sent support to rebels in Argosia;[9] he also openly met with some figures of the rebellion that inspired his desire to establish Alcalds to act as heralds of the commonfolk in his kingdom.[10]
Thjazi had made a name for himself as an adventurer in the War of Axe and Vine, and subsequently married a noblewoman, Lady Aranessa of the Sundered House of Royce. Two years later, he joined the rebellion while Aranessa's grandfather chose to align with the Halovars and Tachonises and stand against the rebels.[11]
There was a belief among the rebels that the Revolutionary Council would take their side in the revolt, but they failed to do so, apparently at that time having already come under increasing influence from the Sundered Houses.[12] The battle of Maharlian Falls was the turning point of the conflict, leading to the arrest of Thjazi when Julien Davinos unhorsed him and brought him to justice.[13] However, Thjazi was given clemency and his life was spared. He later asked Aranessa to run away with him, but she refused.[14]
It was during the Falconer's Rebellion that Bolaire Lathalia developed agency as something other than a weapon that activated during wars, and realized the conflict for which he was created, the Shapers' War, was long over. Bolaire had taken part in clandestine missions during the Falconer's Rebellion.[15]
Thjazi continued to oppose the rising strength and influence of the Sundered Houses in the years that followed.[16] When he was hanged under the authority of the Chamber of Lords-Advisory to the Revolutionary Council (acting openly and independently for the first time) twelve years after the end of the rebellion, his last words denied the legitimacy of the authority and concluded, "I can still hear the falcon's cry!"[17]
References[]
- ↑ See "Broken Wing" (4x02) at 0:02:38.
- ↑ See "Broken Wing" (4x02) at 0:48:38. Halandil Fang and his daughter Hero play "Broken Wing", a song played in taverns and military tents early in the conflict when people were hopeful for the change that was being sought.
- ↑ See "Broken Wing" (4x02) at 0:49:40.
- ↑ See "The Fall of Thjazi Fang" (4x01) at 1:05:10.
- ↑ See "Broken Wing" (4x02) from 0:01:31 through 0:11:37.
- ↑
CR Cooldown C4 E004 at 13:35 (subscription required) (Transcript).
- ↑ See "Fanged Revenge" (4x08) at 3:56:29.
- ↑ See "Fanged Revenge" (4x08) at 4:15:44.
- ↑ See "Fanged Revenge" (4x08) at 3:17:55.
- ↑ See "To the Hounds!" (4x09).[citation needed]
- ↑ See "The Fall of Thjazi Fang" (4x01) at 3:23:25.
- ↑ See "Broken Wing" (4x02) at 1:21:09.
- ↑ See "The Fall of Thjazi Fang" (4x01) at 3:20:22.
- ↑ See "The Fall of Thjazi Fang" (4x01) at 3:24:27.
- ↑ See "Stone-Faced" (4x04) at 4:09:22.
- ↑ See the "Critical Role Campaign Four | Official Trailer".
- ↑ See "The Fall of Thjazi Fang" (4x01) at 0:18:29.
Art:
- ↑ Fan art of Julien Davinos arresting Thjazi Fang, by Francesca Lecter (source). Used with permission.
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