Great Fire of Hloamar

The Great Fire of Hloamar was a mass griefing event orchestrated by several squatters during the 3rd Barbarian Rally, in late March of 2021. Hloamar was at the time under direct rule from the capital, Lhumar, and its former leaders were no longer in control. The city had been falling into ruin and neglect prior to this, which only prompted the attack.

Since the Aurlûnor Velande and the barbarian raiders were in a state of war, and the city was under direct administration of Lhûmar without any proper administrator, the raiders were able to sack the city. The stables where livestock were kept were left barren, with all the animals dead. They set fire to multiple buildings, ruining floors and walls, and tore off parts of cobblestone buildings as well. The Grand Cathedral of Sokalis, which was under process of being converted to a Twin Dragon Temple, was ultimately destroyed.

The city, in its lowest state of disrepair in history, had still survived the attack. From there, it was decided by Hloamar residents Mao Meili (granabam) and Ja'al (zax2234) to tear down the griefed husks of the old buildings and replace them with new architecture that more closely resembled the style of the imperial capital. This helped make Hloamar truly integrated into the Aurlûnor Velande properly, as opposed to being merely a Takumakken city under Aurlûnoran sovereignty. It also highlighted the willingness of Mao to contribute to the betterment of the state, gaining the Velereth's favor and marking the beginning of her career within the imperial court.