> [!timeline|t-c no-fancy no-t] > > **[[Coalescence|0 AC - The Coalescence Begins]]** > The [[Mantle]] is destroyed by Balcorion and the land is torn asunder; [[Veil Rifts|rifts]] to thousands of other worlds are opened and Runera is flooded with [[Monsters|monsters]]. > > **[[Coalescence|0 AC - The Coalescence Ends]]** > Andar defeats Balcorion atop the Godspire; with his dying breath [[Alor]] seals off the Beyond, the Heavens and Void from Runera. > > **[[Veil|0 AC - The Veil is Created]]** > [[Alor]] uses his dying breath to create the [[Veil]]. > > **[[Alor|0 AC - Alor the Allfather Dies]]** >[[Alor]] is mortally wounded by Godsbane and uses the last of his lifeforce to save Runera. > > **[[Gods|0 AC - The Silence of the Gods Begins]]** > The creation of the [[Veil]] prevents any of the [[Gods|gods]] from directly interfering with Runera and sending messages to their followers. > > **[[Hundred Years Strife|0 AC - The Hundred Years Strife Begins]]** > War, famine, and plague consume Runera; great empires collapse over night as the world descends into chaos. > > **[[Andar|26 AC - Andar is Founded]]** > Rhydrin the Just proclaims himself Heir to the Ildirian Throne and unites the scattered warlords of the Andaran Peninsula; he establishes the Andaris dynasty. > > **[[Elves|30 AC - Tir Brocél is Reclaimed]]** > Led by the [[Elves|elvish]] prophetess Myraweddien, the Summer Queen, [[Elves|elves]] of all strides flock to the forest of Brocélydd to reclaim their lost realm. > > **[[Elves|33 AC - Elvish Reclamations Proliferate]]** > Inspired by Tir Brocél and Myraweddien, [[Elves|elves]] begin to reclaim lost realms across the [[Northlands]]. > > **[[Tir Lhyrfél|49 AC - Tir Lhyrfél is Founded]]** > Seven [[Wood Elves|Glamílfran]] clánns follow the mythical White Elk into the east, arriving at the great tree Elaithreádh in the [[Emerald Forest]]; they cannibalize its flesh in an orgiastic blood-feast. > > **[[Magic#Chaos|51 AC - The First Conclave of Magi is Established]]** > A council of mortals who were born with the power of [[Magic|Chaos]] and had mastered its tumult form the first magical organization in Runera's history. > > **[[Beragne|68 AC - Beragne is Overtaken by Vampyr]]** > [[Beragne]]'s nobility is infiltrated and overthrown by powerful vampyr clans, who establish a tyrannical rule over the Beronne. > > **[[Oenician Republics|83 AC - The Neokrati Revolution Begins]]** > Adherents of the political philosophy begin to topple the ancient [[Oenician Republics|Oenician]] kingdoms through great violence and upheaval. > > **[[Oenician Republics|86 AC - The Neokrati Revolution Ends]]** > All but one of the surviving [[Oenician Republics|Oenician]] city-states adopt Neokrati democratic rule. > > **[[Wlendén|94 AC - Wlendén is Founded]]** > Eusowydd unites the Ionwy and leads them on a genocide of the remaining [[Elves|elvish]] woodland realms; he establishes the Wydden dynasty. > > **[[Hundred Years Strife|100 AC - The Hundred Years Strife Ends]]** > A century of chaos comes to an end with the founding of the [[Hand of Alor|Hand]]. > > **[[Hand of Alor|100 AC - The Hand is Founded]]** > Tirynthius and his Oracles emerge from the Godspire; he names himself Exarch and establishes a new religious order. > > **[[Andar|101 AC - Andaris is Founded]]** > Beginning as a small settlement at the foot of the Godspire, more and more faithful flock to the shanty town to hear the Good Word of the Exarch and his Oracles. > > **[[Hand of Alor#The Templars|104 AC - The Holy Order of Templars is Founded]]** > The martial force of the [[Hand of Alor|Hand]] is established by Tirynthius to aid in the enforcement of doctrine. > > **[[Andar|107 AC - Andaris is Named Capital of Andar]]** > King Luredin officially relocates his court and capital, greatly accelerating the growth of the now fledgling city; he and the Oracles agree to name the city Andaris in honor of the great hero's sacrifice. > > **[[Hand of Alor|109 AC - The First Divine March Begins]]** > The Templars embark upon a crusade across the [[Northlands]] to bring any pagan sects under the control of the [[Hand of Alor|Hand]]. > > **[[Hand of Alor|121 AC - The First Divine March Ends]]** > Tirynthius proclaims the crusade completed. > > **[[Hand of Alor#Second Prayer|122 AC - The Second Prayer is Given]]** >Tirynthius and his Oracles deliver the Second of their Five Prayers, proclaiming Interlopers inferior to the Children of [[Alor]] and enacting strict laws of racial segregation. > > **[[Hand of Alor#The Vigilant Brotherhood|123 AC - The Vigilant Brotherhood Joins the Hand]]** > The Brighteye, leader of the Brotherhood, pledges his order to the [[Hand of Alor|Hand]]'s service. > > **[[Hand of Alor#Relationship with the Conclave|127 AC - The First Concordant is Signed]]** > The Conclave aids the [[Hand of Alor|Hand]] in unlocking the secrets of the Godspire and swear to adhere to the Fourteen Laws of the Arcane; in exchange the [[Hand of Alor|Hand]] offers them clemency and has the Vigilant Brothers forcibly branded with magical marks to ensure their loyalty. > > **[[Hand of Alor|131 AC - The Second Divine March Begins]]** > Tirynthius proclaims that the [[Gods|gods]] demand the subjugation of the [[Elves|elvish]] race in service of mankind; he calls for the enslavement of all [[Elves|elves]] within the [[Northlands]]. > > **[[Beragne|139 AC - The Bloodgates Begin Construction]]** > The [[Hand of Alor|Hand]] begins to construct the Bloodgates to seal off the mountain passes leading to vampyr-infested [[Beragne]]. > > **[[Elves|144 AC - Tir Brocél is Destroyed]]** > The [[Elves|elvish]] forest realm is burned to the ground, along with the homes of many other [[Elves|elvish]] Reclamations. > > **[[Elves|144 AC - Myraweddien is Burnt at the Stake]]** > The Summer Queen is burned alive before a crowd of thousands at the foot of the Godspire, signalling a grim end to the [[Elves|elvish]] Reclamations. > > **[[Hand of Alor|146 AC - Tirynthius Dies]]** > The Prophet falls ill and perishes within the Godspire at the age of 102. > > **[[Hand of Alor|149 AC - The Second Divine March Ends]]** > Now monikered by common folk as the 'Slave March,' the Five Oracles proclaim the crusade ended. > > **[[Beragne|192 AC - The Bloodgates Complete Construction]]** > The Bloodgates are completed, sealing off [[Beragne]] from the rest of the [[Northlands]]. > > **[[Hand of Alor|398 AC - The Third Divine March Begins]]** > Also called the Second Slave March, the [[Hand of Alor|Hand]] launches a two-pronged crusade upon the [[Elves|elvish]] realm of [[Tir-an-Eýr]] and the vampyr-controlled kingdom of [[Beragne]]. > > **[[Beragne|400 AC - The Cleansing of Beragne Begins]]** > Spearheaded by the Vigilant Brotherhood, forces of the [[Hand of Alor|Hand]] pass through the Bloodgates and begin to hunt down the vampyr comtes. > > **[[Tir-an-Eýr|407 AC - The Oaken Gate is Breached]]** > With the aid of the Conclave, the [[Hand of Alor|Hand]] breaks through the legendary Oaken Gate and begins to enslave thousands of [[Tir-an-Eýr|An-Eýran]] [[Elves]]. > > **[[Beragne|414 AC - The Cleansing of Beragne Ends]]** > Despite thousands of casualties, the Vigilant Brotherhood manages to eliminate the vampyr, freeing the people of [[Beragne]] from their rule. > > **[[Tir-an-Eýr|418 AC - The Willow Queen forces the Hand to Retreat]]** > The [[Hand of Alor|Hand]]'s forces are pushed out of [[Tir-an-Eýr]] by the legendary Willow Queen. > > **[[Hand of Alor|420 AC - The Third Divine March Ends]]** > With the [[Hand of Alor|Hand]]'s defeat at [[Tir-an-Eýr]], the Exarch proclaims the Divine March ended. > > **[[Free City of Vherentys|501 AC - Vherentys Becomes a Free City]]** > A slave revolt results in the overthrow of the Senate and the expulsion of the [[Hand of Alor|Hand]] from the city; slavery is abolished and anarchy reigns. > > **[[Hand of Alor|653 AC - The Fourth Divine March Begins]]** > Also called the Third Slave March, the [[Hand of Alor|Hand]] begins a crusade upon the [[Elves|elvish]] realm of [[Tir Lhyrfél]], seeking to enslave its inhabitants. > > **[[Hand of Alor|689 AC - The Fourth Divine March Ends]]** > Unable to conquer the [[Emerald Forest]], the [[Hand of Alor|Hand]] retreats from [[Tir Lhyrfél]] with thousands of new slaves in their possession; the Exarch proclaims the March ended. > > **[[Hand of Alor|877 AC - Hand Outlaws Slavery in the Northlands]]** > Facing pressure from noble houses and merchants guilds, the Exarch emancipates all [[Elves|elvish]] slaves within the [[Northlands]]; slavery remains legal in the [[Oenician Republics]], however. > > **[[Tir Sín|1,013 AC - Tir Sín is Reclaimed]]** > Led by Myraweddien-an-Daran, the so-called Second Summer Queen, [[Elves|elves]] from across the [[Northlands]] flock to the forest of Gwyd Brenin to reclaim the lost [[Elves|elvish]] realm. > > **[[Tir Sín|1,061 AC - The Sinaeredd Occupy Larent and Rheganwy]]** > Utilizing guerilla tactics, the [[Elves|elves]] of [[Tir Sín]] take control of the cities and enact a brutal occupation. > > **[[Tir Sín|1,066 AC - Tir Sín is Destroyed]]** > An army of Templars, [[Andar|Andarans]], and [[Wlendén|Wlends]] ends the Sinaeredd occupation and burns the forest of Gwyd Brenin to the ground, massacring thousands of [[Elves|elves]] and destroying their reclaimed realm. > > **[[Black Winter|1,107 AC - The Black Moon is Halted]]** > Ada of Many-Faces, Atrius the Giantsblood, Bloody Briallen the [[Men|Man]]-Eater, Pembë the Silkendaughter, and Saint [[Wulfsige]] the Penitent defeat Moran the Black and prevent the rise of [[Lilit]]'s Black Moon. > > **[[Black Winter|1,107 AC - The Black Winter Begins]]** > Endless snow begins to fall as the Black Mourne spreads throughout the land, threatening an end to life itself. > > **[[Tir Sín|1,113 AC - The Surviving Sinaeredd are Eliminated]]** > [[Wulfsige]] enacts a brutal religious genocide against the few remaining Sinaeredd, aided by a small group of fervent followers. > > **[[Black Winter|1,132 AC - The Flagellants are Established]]** > Zealous followers of [[Wulfsige]] proclaim him a Living Saint and aid him in his crusade against the [[Hand of Alor|Hand]]; they are called "flagellants" by the common folk due to their practices of self-mutilation. > > **[[Hand of Alor|1,194 AC - The Bright Lady is Born]]** > Aurelia Springbearer is born in a stronghold-settlement, the name and location of which is lost to history; she is blessed with incredible divine power not seen in millennia. > > **[[Black Winter|1,204 AC - The Bright Lady is Discovered by Brother Wyll]]** > A Vigilant Brother named Wyll discovers the Bright Lady after her home is destroyed by the Flagellants; he swears to take her to the Godspire where she might be safe and her divine powers best utilized. > > **[[Black Winter|1,206 AC - The Godspire is Besieged by the Flagellants]]** > [[Wulfsige]] the Penitent, Bloody Briallen, and Ada of Many-Faces lead the Flagellants in an assault upon the Godspire. > > **[[Black Winter|1,206 AC - The Bright Lady Defeats the Flagellants]]** > Despite being betrayed by her sworn caretaker Wyll, the Bright Lady reduces the Flagellants to ash and destroys the Wicked Three. > > **[[Black Winter|1,206 AC - The Black Winter Ends]]** > After being taught by the Oracles how to control her power, the Bright Lady destroys the majority of the Black Wombs, ending the [[Black Winter]]. > > **[[Campaign Intro|1,206 AC - The Bitter Spring Begins]]** > The people of Runera are finally able to rebuild after the [[Black Winter]], but are hamstrung by war, famine, and plague. > > **[[Flagellants|1,257 AC - A New Penitent is Named]]** > A successor to Saint [[Wulfsige]] emerges, known to her enemies as the Burned Bitch and to her followers simply as the Penitent; the scattered Flagellants begin to reunite behind her rule and theories abound as to her true identity. > > **[[Flagellants|1,282 AC - Flagellants Establish the Lands of the Faithful]]** > By conquering the [[Wlendén|Wlend]] city of Rhyl and its surrounds, the Flagellants form a primitive caliphate that begins to quickly expand throughout the [[Northlands]]. > > **[[Elgarde|1,376 AC - Elgarde Begins Colonization]]** > The once middling nation begins establishing outposts in the [[Northlands]] and the [[Oenician Republics|Republics]]. > > **[[Middyr|1,401 AC - Elgarde Attacks Middyr]]** > The disparate clans of [[Middyr]] are subject to a multi-pronged military attack from the [[Elgarde|Kanselrijk]]. > > **[[Middyr|1,414 AC - Elgarde Conquers Middyr]]** > After years of bloodshed the isles are conquered by the [[Elgarde|Elgardians]]. > > **[[Flagellants|1,470 AC - The Beggar Priest is Named Penitent]]** > Succeeding the Father of Iron, he is named Shepherd of the Faithful and Fifth Penitent of the blessed Saint. > > **[[Ryblos|1,475 AC - Elgarde Attacks Ryblos]]** > The [[Elgarde|Elgardian]] navy surrounds the city-state and begins a brutal war of conquest. > > **[[Ryblos|1,484 AC - Elgarde Conquers Ryblos]]** > The [[Oenician Republics|Oenician]] city-state is officially occupied by the [[Elgarde|Kanselrijk]]. > > **[[Dunrith|1,494 AC - The Pacification of the Bannwch Occurs]]** > [[Elgarde|Elgardian]] forces storm the heartland of [[Dunrith]], brutalizing the populace and taking control of the entire region. > > **[[Campaign Intro|1,499 AC - Elgardian Control of the Ousländ Falters]]** > The Leech Lord conquers the western barrowlands, the Flagellants invade the Rayngorn, and Bannorn partisans put up a fierce resistance, all challenging [[Elgarde|Elgardian]] rule.