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| - Exploration was certainly not what Garnder was famous for, though. Around 120 BC, Garnder came to be of power within the Moonlyt Peaks; what history means by him being 'in power' remains to be a mystery, but it is known that he commanded a certain authority in the region. Most simply reduce him to the effect of a ruler or king. Whether it was true or not did not matter; Garnder was an opportunist and an expansionist and believed the Moonlytes expanding beyond the Peaks they were native to. Starting to descend to the south and southwest, Garnder began conquering Gardoria and the northern Wetlands, and with both regions unprepared for war, they fell easily. By the time Garnder Golemont had been in power for 20 within the Moonlyt nation, a large chunk of Gardoria and nearly half of the Wetlands were held by him. He self-titled this nation the Moonlyt Empire, and it would last until his death in 74 BC. He took on the title "Golemont" later in his life at some time, which in the Norttung language means "Highest peak" or generally corresponds, metaphorically, to the highest-respected power in the land and the one to whom all authority should be laid upon. His impact was great on the Moonlytes, who gave them the inspiration to interact with the other Andorasi. A reputation had developed for the Moonlytes at the time to be very isolated, and though this seems to remain mostly true, they are amongst themselves as a Lord Paramouncy today. After his death, the squabbling vassals under his rule were disenchanted and began fighting amongst each other for control of the empire. By 30 BC, Gardoria had reformed, and before that in 44 BC, the Wetlands had been reunited. Garnder is often forgotten in history in places other than the Moonlyt Peaks, but he has left his mark on the world; statues of Garnder or believed to be of Garnder are prominent in northern Gardoria and the southern Moonlyt Peaks. Garnder's Pass in Thunder's Shore is named after him, and his claymore, Bromfel, is on display in Highmountain Hall.
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