The accepted date where the world was created, using scholarly and magical methods, this is the most agreed upon date when the world was created, even if its method of founding is unknown.
Athoria History
History of Key events through the past of Athoria since the Founding age.
Creation Era
... 1200 DE
A time before the Founding Era. Little is known about this time beyond orally recorded myths and legends that passed into the Founding Era
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0 CE
Creation of the World
Founding
Founding Era
1200 DE 2500 DE
The Founding of the world, where the Gods aided the mortals in forming their cultures and cities.
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1 FA
Founding Age
Construction beginning/endThis date marked the first record of when the Gods and Mortals began their joint construction of the Grand Cities. This marked the recorded cooperation work between Mortals and Divine.
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775 FA
Rising of the Sky Cities
Construction beginning/endThe Gods empower mortal cities with the ability to traverse the skies, aiding them in travelling and keeping safe from dangers from below.
The Rift Era
2500 DE 3100 DE
An Age where the Rifts acros Athoria grew in greater numbers and the Gods and their followers pushed back to seal them and prevent them opening too far.
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1 RE
Rifts and Tears
Disaster / DestructionThe small rifts that had been opening across the world of Athoria begun a steady and noticeable increase in frequency and size over a short period of time. This age begun when the potential disaster of these Rift's potential became clear when a portal to a demonic realm nearly destroyed an entire capital city.
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172 RE
Rift Closure Devices Created
Discovery, ScientificMages develop a device usable by most to close rifts. Despite being an early prototype, this technology becomes refined over the coming years to make more practical and usable by non-mages.
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280 RE
Discovery of the Grand Reunion
Religious eventCultists belonging to the Grand Reunion were first discovered. This turned the point of the Rift Hunting to also include the hunting down and stopping of Grand Reunion groups.
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533 RE
Destruction of the Grand Reunion
DisbandmentThe Religious Leaders of the Grand Reunion were executed and the group disbanded officially. Lingering groups still remained but the threat they posed was ended.
The Mortal Era
3100 DE 3800 DE
A time which started with peace from the closing of the Rifts. However, mortal efforts began to turn on themselves leading to internal wars and infighting among the races.
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1 ME
Closure of the Rifts
Era beginning/endWith the last major rift closed by the combined efforts of the Gods and the Mortals, the world entered a time of peace and calm. At least for a time. Originally called "The Peace Era" this changed in later years.
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351 ME
World War Begins
Military actionThe world falls into war between most countries and powers. All Continents are pulled into the conflict, as armies and magic are used to bring the conflict into full fruition.
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597 ME
Peace is Made
Diplomatic actionThe wars are brought to an end as global peace treaties are signed. Efforts turn towards repairing the broken world that has been left in the wake of decades of magical warfare.
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621 ME
Falling of the Sky Cities
Disaster / DestructionDespite the war ending, there were still those holding personal grudges against various nations. Terrorists attacks targetted several cities causing some of the sky cities to crash in the attacks. As a precaution, the remaining cities were lowered to avoid collatoral damage such as that that had occured at The Blasted Flats.
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682 ME
Rift Strike Invented
Sporting Event / CompetitionThe sporting event Rift Strike is invented harnessing the lingering energies left behind by rifts. The sport quickly grows in popularity with teams and arenas being setup for the game.
The Departed Era
3800 DE and beyond
The Gods left the world to its own ways, the cause of which is unknown although various ideas and beliefs are held.
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1 DE
Departing of the Gods
Celestial / CosmicThis is the date that the Gods were recorded as no longer being contactable. Major Religions reported that they were not able to reach their divine patrons. Other divine powers were able to be reached, but the Gods themselves were gone with no explanation.
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50 DE
Founding of the Radiant Dawn
Religious eventThe various Religions and Factions that were effected by the God's Departure formed together into the Radiant Dawn, looking for answers together and bringing light where they could. They believe one day the Gods will return, and they seek to prepare the world for this day.
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85 DE
The Ashen Host Recognised
Celestial / CosmicThe Ashen Host are given recognised Status as a divine group of Celestials serving to aid mortals in the wake of the God's Departure.
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151 DE
Danger of Rifts Increases
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventRifts are noted to be growing in frequency and size. From this date forward, the groups that used to hunt rifts grow and begin recruiting and hiring more individuals to tackle the growing threat of these rifts.
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228 DE
Founding of Order of Saint Lyra
Religious eventThe date the Order of Saint Lyra was founded to combat the increasing threat of the Rifts that were opening up.
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263 DE
Death of Saint Lyra
Life, DeathThe Death of Saint Lyra in battle marked her Martyrdom and solidification of the Order of Saint Lyra as a religious group, as they pressed on in her name to continue Lyra's beliefs.
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301 DE
Battle of the Veiled Planes
Disaster / DestructionThe Battle of the Veiled Planes was held when a large rift opened to a demonic realm, spilling forth countless demons. Many Rift Hunters died to close the portal, but the demons were pushed back before the horde could spread to other regions. The area has since become known as Flame's Kiss after the destruction wrought upon the surrounding area.
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308 DE
Current Day
MiscellaneousAs the Rifts have begun opening again in greater numbers, The Rift Hunters and other organisations have begun mounting a greater defense to do what they can against the growing threat from other realms.