Tapestry of Kings
| Tapestry of Kings | |
|---|---|
| Thornchæstish: Tæppelrægœl Æthe Cynængas | |
 The first scene of the Tapestry of Kings, depicting Aggelos the Great | |
| Artist | Various |
| Year | 2870 – 2113 BL |
| Medium | Wool |
| Subject | The various kings of the Saxenders |
| Dimensions | 83 cm × 9000 cm (33 in × 3,500 in) |
| Designation | Protected |
| Condition | Intact |
| Location | Constanapolis Palace, Constanapolis |
| Owner | Constanapolis Committee of Culture |
The Tapestry of Kings (Thornchæstish: Tæppelrægœl Æthe Cynængas /tæpʊlræʒɛl æð sɪnængɑs/) is an embroidered cloth nearly 90 metres in length and 83 centimeters tall that depicts the events of the unification of the Saxenders leading up to the Presmœth Conquest of Saxendia, and culminating in the assassination of King Cœlswulf the Unfortunate. The oldest portions are thought to date to the early 29th century BL, within a few years of Aggelos the Great's ascension to the throne of the Saxenders. Now widely accepted to have been made in Saxendia, perhaps to simply tell the history of the empire, it tells the story from the point of view of the Saxenders and has been worked on for centuries.
According to Guthfrulf Culleigh, the caretaker of the Tapestry, in his 2037 book Bóc þæs Tæppelrægœl Æthe Cynængas:
The Tapestry of Kings is one of the most exceptional achievements of the ancient world ... even after millennia, it has showcased the allure and might of Saxendia ... Its most magnificent length and creativity, and its mere ability to convey such rich history in only 90 metres, combine to make a forever fascinating, rich tapestry for generations to come.
Background
Background of depicted events
In a series of scenes, the tapestry provides the story of Saxendia from 2870 until 2113 BL.
The opening scene depicts depicts Aggelos the Great, recently crowned King of the Pepidish Saxenders and approaching the age of 15, preparing to lead the army of the Pepidish Saxenders to the Battle of Helicos to unify the Saxenders under his crown. His brother was Florentios.
Vassilis the Insufferable, the son of Aggelos, after a long period of oppression against his people, was overthrown by Prokopis the Stabiliser in 2837 and killed. Vassilis and Prokopis were first cousins.
Following several centuries, kings became more ruthless in expanding the nation, forcing marriages and invading foreigners. This caused severe unrest across Saxendia, culminating in the Great War of Death, during which the last king of the Ædgarian Dynasty, Cœlswulf the Unfortunate, was assassinated. and replaced by Burghheard Lacklalulf.