Age of Foundations (c. 10,000 - 1,000 BC)
c. 10,000 BC - The Shaping of Eldranis:
Aurelios, Noctyra, and Galdrim shape the world, each imparting their unique essence into the land, sky, and seas. Eldranis is a single vast supercontinent, lush and untamed.
c. 9,500 BC - The Creation of the Mortal Races:
Various races, including Elves, Dwarves, Humans, Orcs, Nagaji, and others, are created or arise naturally from the world’s primordial energies. Early civilizations begin to form in isolated regions.
The Great Cataclysm: The Nihilith Invasion (Year 0 AC)
Year 0 AC - The Nihilith Invasion:
The first invasion of the Nihilith begins. The fabric of reality tears as these entities enter the mortal realm, bringing with them destruction and corruption. The Great Cataclysm occurs, splitting the supercontinent into the Shattered Isles and creating new oceans and seas. Countless lives are lost, and entire civilizations crumble.
Year 5 AC - The Sacrifice of Galdrim:
Galdrim sacrifices himself to bind the Nihilith leader, Zal’kathor, and becomes one with the land, stabilizing the chaotic forces unleashed by the invasion. This act helps end the initial Voidborn incursion but leaves deep scars on the world.
Age of High Kingdoms (1 AC - 2,000 AC)
Age of Twilight Wars (2001 AC - 2499 AC)
Age of Chaos and Redemption
Year 2,500 AC - The Gnoll Wars Begin:
Year 2,505 AC - The Battle of Valentis Fields:
Year 2,510 AC - The Curses of the Gnoll Tribes:
Each of the four gnoll tribes is cursed during the war, leading to their eventual downfall and scattering.
Year 2,510 AC - The Gloaming Plague:
A magical illness spreads across Eirendor, turning day into permanent twilight for those afflicted. The plague’s victims fall into deep comas where they experience endless nightmares. It takes 20 years to find a cure.
Year 2,600 AC - The Blood War of Eirendor:
A prolonged conflict between rival clans and fey courts over control of Eiryn Downs leads to countless deaths and culminates in a fragile truce brokered by the Court of Eternal Grace.
Year 2,700 AC - The Twilight Pact:
Year 2,700 AC - The Treaty of Caerwyn:
After decades of conflict, the nations of Eldranis gather at Caerwyn to sign a treaty that establishes lasting peace among the major powers. The treaty creates formal borders and standardizes trade, leading to an era of prosperity.
Year 2,950 AC - The Rise of the Empyreal Faith:
In Imperion, a charismatic priest claims divine visions from Aurelios and Noctyra, blending their teachings into a new faith. This movement spreads rapidly, sparking tensions with established religious orders.
Age of the Wandering Dungeons
Year 3,000 AC - The First Rising Dungeon:
The first instance of a randomly appearing dungeon is reported near the city of Altoria. Guild Accord takes swift action, but the dungeon remains an enigma.
Year 3,020 AC - The Siege of the Silver Citadel:
The fabled Silver Citadel, an ancient fortress in the Gleannfall Mountains, comes under siege by an alliance of gnolls, orcs, and other monsters. The defenders hold out for nearly two years before reinforcements arrive and break the siege.
Year 3,030 AC - The Fall of the Sapphire Court:
The noble house of Aurelia loses much of its influence after an internal scandal involving dark magic, causing a power vacuum in Altoria.
Year 3,040 AC - The Ebon Inquisition:
In response to the spread of dark magic, the city of Altoria institutes the Ebon Inquisition, tasked with rooting out heresy and corruption. While initially popular, their methods grow increasingly brutal, leading to unrest.
Year 3,050 AC - The Eternal Harvest:
In the Ceredig Grasslands, a mysterious curse causes crops to grow uncontrollably. At first, it’s a blessing, but soon the land becomes overgrown with monstrous plants that consume everything in their path. It takes years to bring the region back under control.
Year 3,070 AC - The Sinking of Virdara:
A great earthquake causes the coastal city of Virdara in Thalassia Realms to partially sink into the ocean. The remaining portion of the city becomes a haven for smugglers and pirates.
Age of the Present
Year 3,100 AC - The Weeping Stars Incident:
Across the skies of Eldranis, the stars seem to “weep” streams of shimmering light that fall to the earth as fragments. These fragments grant strange powers to those who touch them but also carry curses that twist minds and bodies.
Year 3,100 AC - The Serpent's Rest Creation:
The nagaji crash near Imperion and decide to set up a neighboorhood in Altoria, they build Serpent's Rest with a blend of their homeland’s architecture and Altoria’s medieval style.
Year 3,110 AC - The Expansion of the Gilded Bazaar:
Trade flourishes across Eldranis, with the Gilded Bazaar in Altoria becoming a hub for goods from all corners of the world.
Year 3,110 AC - The Founding of the Order of the Ironbound Oath:
An order of knights is formed in Pallasia with the purpose of seeking out and sealing the Voidborn dungeons across Eldranis. Known for their grim determination, they have a reputation for ruthless efficiency.
Year 3,115 AC - The First Everdawn Tournament:
A grand competition of combat, magic, and artistry is held in Shenyun, attracting contenders from across Eldranis. The winners gain immense prestige, while the losers often face life-altering consequences.
Year 3,120 AC - The Day of Folly:
Varyx’s influence grows as his Day of Folly celebrations expand across , blurring the lines between law and chaos.
Year 3,130 AC - Present Day