Storms Over Silberdorf takes place in Frankish Kingdom under King Otto (Kiel Dynasty) in the Solv Valley in the province of North-Falen. Duke Leopold II rules North-Falen from the port city of Kiel. Siberdorf is a city within the duchy with Lord Ulrich Kriegger II ruling.
Approximately 700 years ago, warlord Karl (Human) united the independent Frankish tribes into a coalition and smashed the Etruscian (Human) Empire’s sway over the Frankish lands at the Battle of Broken Pilum. Karl was crowned King Karl “The Great,” King of the Franks and turned his city of Aachen into the capital in the province of Francona. (House Carolingian Dynasty)
Approximately 300 years ago, Varangians led by Ragnar invaded from the north and sacked Kiel and genocided the Solv Valley, killing most of the dwarves that lived in the mountain city of Axeholm during King Karl III “the idler’s” reign.
Approximately 100 years ago, King Ludwig von Kiel “the Hammer”, defeated Ragnar and the Varangians at the Battle of the Silver Swamp and the Varangians were driven into the sea. King Ludwig grants Lord Ulrich Kriegger I the Solv valley and Siberdorf is founded. Orcs and other creatures living in the valley are pushed out, pacified and/or peace treaties are created.