Pharasma discovers a radiant blossom in her timeless graveyard. She plucks it and names it Hope.
Elurian Mythohistory
The Elurian people have a rich tradition in telling the story of the world (and of their very important) place within it. The sages, skeptical lot that they are, have dubbed the more outlandish and unconfirmed claims as "mythohistory" - perhaps wholly true, possessing a grain of truth, or (more likely) utter bollocks.
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Pharasma Awakens Hope
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Hope Parts Sea And Sky
Celestial / CosmicHope knew that the Pharasma ’s graveyard was both endless and eternal. To escape, she took two corners of reality and pulled them apart. The bottom peace she called Sea; the upper, Sky.
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350
The Apotheosis of Hope
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventHope fashions a cloak of radiance and ascends to the heavens. She names herself Sarenrae.
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375
The Sea Thaws
Celestial / CosmicDue to Sarenrae’s warmth, the sea begins to thaw.
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410
Thrym Emerges
Life, BirthAs the sea ice recedes, a heartbeat begins from Sarenrae's radiance. The First Giant, Thrym, is born.
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415
Thrym Invents Dreaming
Celestial / CosmicThrym, the First Mortal, falls into a deep slumber and has a beautiful dream. When he wakes, he pines for that experience. Sarenrae decides that dreaming is good.
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460
Sarenrae Fashions Desna
Celestial / CosmicSarenrae forms Desna out of Thrym’s dreams. To give her mortal child a restful slumber, she shares the Sky with her new daughter. Night and day begin.
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475
Thrym And Desna Wed
MarriageThrym pines for the beautiful Desna and she for him. They pledge each to the other and invent marriage.
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525
The Garden
Artistic creationThe dreams of Thrym inspire Sarenrae to raise land and create abundant plant life. Elder flora and fauna thrive. Gozreh is made to protect Sarenrae's lush woodlands.
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590
The Giant Race Is Born
Life, BirthDesna delivers her first children: the Giants.
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775
Craft Is Invented; Torag Is Born
Life, BirthThe Giants build a city they call Heim. The greatest architect among them, Torag, masters all the crafts of his folk.
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940
Dwarves Are Born
Life, BirthThrym and Desna produce the race of Dwarves, the Second-Born.
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1105
1355
The Eldest War; Gorum Is Born
Military: WarThe Giants make the first war on the Dwarves, and in the midst of battle, Gorum appears and lays out the rules of warfare.
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1575
Arrival Of Elves
Population Migration / TravelThe elder flora forests mature and the gates to the Feywild open. The Elves and many fey creatures migrate to Alkun.
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1610
Dwarves Receive The Stonegift
Cultural eventTorag teaches the Dwarves his Stonegift. They retreat to the mountains and begin mining for precious resources.
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1750
Gnomes Are Born
Life, BirthA small number of Elves and Dwarves mate. Their offspring, the Gnomes result.
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1890
Elves Practice Magic
Discovery, ExplorationThe Elves, having examined the ebb and flow of the moons, discover the magical energies present in the world. Many spells are created and the Art is codified.
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2100
Elves Open Planar Gates
Disaster / DestructionAs they explore the extent of magic, the Elves discover that they can open gateways to other planes. They inadvertently allow the Dark Ones access to Ceros: Asmodeus, Lamashtu, Norgorber, Rovagug, Urgathoa, and Zon-Kuthon.
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2185
The Shattering Of The Elves
DisbandmentThe Elves, seduced by the Dark Ones, splinter into subgroups. The warriors, the Yrch are convinced by Rovagug; the priest caste (d'Rau) are lured to serve Asmodeus. The remainder flee, eventually becoming associated with the terrain into which they hid.
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2195
2205
Cataclysm
Disaster / DestructionFoul magical forces and the influence of the Dark Ones cause chaos: lands are flooded, earthquakes, upheavals and volcanoes alter the face of Ceros. Where once land covered much of the world, now only two major continents (Thestra and Qalia) and a scattering of islands remained.
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2350
2360
War Of Banishment
RevolutionThe remaining Elves, Dwarves and some Giants rebel against the Dark Ones driving them and their forces into the wastelands.
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2550
2725
Man Is Born
Life, BirthFollowing the war, and with the mingling of the races, the first humans emerge. Born on what is now the continent of Qalia, humans are dark-skinned and dark-eyed, with curly, black hair.
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4175
4325
The First Tribes
Population Migration / TravelThe human population developed into two main tribes: Wind-Man and Earth-Man. The former migrated to the southern Qalia coast, and the latter remained in the heartland and northern coast.
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4326
4550
Humanity Ascendant
Population Migration / TravelAs humans become the dominant race, the Elves, Dwarves, Giants and others seek less populated regions for themselves. Flora and fauna become primitive.
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4405
4975
Elf Glades And Dwarfholds
FoundingDyrewood, Dimwold, Kraag Kharag, and Grimhold are founded as the elder races withdraw to the wilder places of the world.
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4620
4841
Tribal Schisms
DisbandmentThe ancient tribe of Earth-Man splits into two main tribes: the Mordebi (who dwell in Central Qalia) and Qaliathari (who migrate to the northern coast and Homeward Sea regions).
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5019
Human-Dwarven Alliance
Diplomatic actionThe Dwarves of Flint Ridge make an alliance with the Qaliathari of the north coast of Qalia. They share their Stonegift with the humans. The first permanent human camps emerge, along with rudimentary trade. The Stonegift is unevenly shared.
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5143
5359
Humans Develop Spirituality
Cultural eventHumans develop animism and spirituality, eventually leading to the oldest human cults. The Wind-Man tribe divides along differences in belief traditions to become the Kojani and the Erilia. The Kojani depart for the Southern Isles, whereas the Erilia settle the southeastern edge of Qalia and the archipelagos nearby.
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5218
5344
Halflings Help Humans
Halflings assist humans, teaching agriculture and animal husbandry. The first true human settlements develop as nomadism becomes less common. The great tribal King, Erastil ben Awla, organizes communities around agriculture and craft, balancing human flourishing and stewardship of the land. No one knows where the Halflings came from.
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5344
5544
Cities And Religion
Construction beginning/endSettlements lead to the oldest human cities; cities lead to temples; temples lead to formal religious organizations. Primitive shipbuilding develops, and coastal trade links most of northern Qalia.
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5374
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Apotheosis Of Erastil
Celestial / CosmicA few days following the death of their mentor, the Qaliathari venerate Erastil, triggering his apotheosis.
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5507
5544
Eluron’s Conquests
Military: WarA minor warlord among the Qaliathari comes to prominence and organizes a professional corps of soldiers. Together they systematically capture settlement after settlement, creating the first stable nation-state.
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5544
17 /6
The Kingdom Of Eluria
FoundingKing Eluron is crowned in the great city of Khal on the northern shore of Qalia. He establishes a legal system, standardizes trade and coinage, and encourages religious practices as part of public life. A professional buraucracy forms to maintain records and support the royal household.
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5568
19 /4
King Eluron Dies
Life, CareerThe first King of Khal (renamed Eluria in his honor) dies, leaving the throne to his son.
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5929
38 /7
Sutos the Just Crowned
Political eventSutos the Just, formerly Lord Marshal becomes King. Despite not being of royal blood, the late King Severus named him heir.
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5942
5953
King Sutos Colonizes Homeward Sea
Military actionSutos establishes Elurian colonies as far north as the southern coast of Thestra.
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5973
26 /4
Blackport Founded
FoundingKing Sutos arrives in the colonial outpost of Blackport to great celebration. The Council of Nobles names Sutos Emperor. He assumes the name Irori.
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5977
11 /1
Emperor Irori Dies
Life, DeathEmperor Irori passes away in Blackport. His son Patros ascends to the throne.
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6125
6210
Imperial Expansion
Cultural eventElurian settlers push the borders of the Empire through southcentral and southeastern Thestra (modern day Five Ports, Varisia and Independent Lands), founding cities and fortresses.
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6236
6242
First Goblin Wars
Military actionGoblin tribes from the Southern Barrier mountains raided Imperial frontier settlements for over two decades before Emperor Caiphas III committed to military action. The goblins were driven from their overland settlements to caverns and tunnels beneath the mountains.
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6319
6338
Golden Era
Financial EventA period of favorable weather, bumper crops and robust trade spurs the growth of Imperial wealth and population -- mainly on the Thestran continent.
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6335
6482
Settling The Plateau
Population Migration / TravelFollowing on years of unprecidented growth and plenty, a new generation of settlers seek lands to tame. Moving north of the Southern Barriers, these folk begin settling the central (now called Elurian) basin of Thestra, including the modern lands of the River Kingdoms and what is now the Elurian Empire.