"Though none of the knights involved in the duel lost their lives, several were seriously wounded, most were at least moderately wounded — and after losing his sword, Aldéric is famously recorded as trying to beat Justin into submission with a loaf of crusty bread."
The Reverse Hundred Years' War.
"Though lasting a century (technically, 105 years, 9 months, and 3 days), the conflict was in fact a period of intermittent warfare between the two kingdoms fought in various phases interrupted by temporary truces and treaties."
Got religion, tossed his sword into a pond.
"What exactly spurred Artemio’s change of heart is unknown, and different sources give different accounts: a vision of the goddess Creusa, the castigation of his elderly mother, a debate with a priest, or even hitting his head on a low doorframe."
Basically, Realmgard's Canada
"Located in the northernmost region of Realmgard beyond the historical borders of the Elven Empire, what is now the Kingdom of Aurora nevertheless has had longstanding contacts with the lands of the Empire throughout its history, established by the efforts of intrepid merchants and travellers."
"Northgate’s governing council ceded authority in all matters during the siege to the Grandmaster of the Order, Jehan Septentrion. Despite being 70 years old at the time, Septentrion led an energetic defence of the city, making the Haakon’s fleet pay bitterly for every inch of gained ground, and even defeating several of Haakon’s captains in single combat."
De Tribus Magnis Sophis: Sorphronio, Zardaci, et Kevin.
"Sorphronius, Zardax, and Kevin, known as the Three Great Sages have historically been revered as among the wisest men ever to live in Realmgard. For generations, they have been upheld as paragons of wisdom and gentlemanly, upright conduct."
