Idormes Histories (Book Series)

The Idormes Histories are a series of historic volumes covering the foundations and histories of Caldos and its peoples from the time of the ancient days, to the kingdom of Etonia and the arrival of the Caedes. The last volume was published in 1302 A.E. by Idormes of Valentia. The six volumes are considered the best on the ancient history of Caldos.

Volume I
The first volume covers the creation of the world, the forming of Caldos and Kaiya as dictated by various religions, and information on the ancient peoples of Caldos. The volume contains a map of Caldos with the locations of several ruins, cairns, and burial chambers related to these ancient cultures. These maps were not included in later releases. The volume ends on the forming of the first kingdoms: Ilisia, Etonia, and Karval.

Volume II
The second volume focuses on the kingdom of Ilisia and its founding. The book is the prime source on information on the Ilisians, who were decimated by the Etonians in 1432 A.E. Idormes studied many ancient texts, oral histories, and ruins to come to the conclusions made in the book. An extensive genealogy ends the book, chronicling the royal families through their seventeen dynasties.

Volume III
The third volume runs parallel to the second and covers the Karvals, a kingdom once located in the north western section of Caldos. It talks of their rise to power, the sacking of Carcosa from the wild men, the lines of kings, and their defeat at the hands of plague in 1420 A.E. The book is incredibly rare, often not reprinted as it is banned by the Caedes for containing "falsehoods and secrets of the court". A copy is on display in Kavidae College, though only select pages are available for viewing.

Volume IV
The fourth volume covers the founding of Etonia, the conquest of Ilisia, and the building of a great kingdom. It is the longest volume. It ends on the defeat of the Etonian king, Yaro Thulasizawa, in 1370 A.E. by the Caedes. The original version contained less harsh language towards the Etonians, but later editions were edited to add more anti-Etonia sentiments.

Volume V
Idormes' masterwork, a chronicle of all the events of the first fifty years of the reigns of the Caedes. It covers every detail of each years happenings in every sector and is massive. The volume is considered to be the best piece of historic literature in the world. Vast maps of the kingdom throughout the years are placed after every major section, showing the gradual changes within the new kingdom.

Volume VI
The last published and left unfinished at the time of Idormes' death, Volume VI follows the events of 1320 A.E. to 1302 A.E. in Caldos. It was published without the final nine pages, which were deemed incomprehensible by the editors of the tome. They were apparently burned, though rumor has it copies exist in hiding.