History and calendar of Ashandri

As Ashandri is a young world even from a Human perspective, existing in Braythe since only four years, it is necessary to understand the history of Virthys, too. Most of the current inhabitants of Ashandri have seen the world get destroyed by the dragon god Zathruax. This means many of them lived most of their lives on this planet, and might even still consider Virthys their homeworld, not Ashandri.   The Arcanists, an organization of sages and spellcasters, have developed a new calendar for Ashandri, and actively try to get people to use it all over the world. Still, the old Virthys Calendar system is still used by some, simply counting on the days and years as if nothing happened. In some areas, people also use local calendars, either self-developed or taken over from Virthys. But the more time passes, the more people accept the Arcanist Calendar. By now, it has become the most common calendar system in the new world-isle.   The final history of Virthys   Ashandri: History of a young world

Virthys: Age of Spirits

After the fall of the kingdoms of giants and the destruction of the empire of aberrations, the age of the dominance of humanoid races began - as well as the age of the spirit beings that fought on their side.   From devils to fairy beings and celestials, many pacts, alliances and friendships were made that ensured the survival and ultimately the victory of the humanoid races. It also tied them deeply to the spirit realms and made religion a major factor in everyone's daily life.   This was the foundation for the rise of theocratic nations.   The dates follow the widely used Virthys Calendar, which most humanoid nations used alongside their local calendars:  

  • 3172-3191
    The War of Vallenis
    Military action

    Looking back at the history of Virthys, the War of Vallenis is the one event to which the entire apocalypse can be traced back. A so-called holy war that started with an attack on Vallenis, the capital of Lervias, and ended with a dimensional tear, creating a direct link between the divine realms and the world of mortals.

  • 3192
    Dawn of the Forgotten Gods
    Metaphysical / Paranormal event

    An old world like Virthys has its share of forgotten gods. With no followers left, the gods lost their influence and power in the world. But when a direct gateway to their realms opened up, it was a chance for them to return.

  • 3194
    The council of gods
    Diplomatic action

    The aftermath of the great war, the return of the old gods and the repeated invasions of creatures from the Outer Planes left Virthys in a desolate state. The council of gods gathered, and they made a fatal decision.

  • 3194
    Isolation
    Metaphysical / Paranormal event

    The dimensional tear was closed. But the trouble only began.

  • 3194
    Draconic power struggle
    Military action

    The dragon gods began to fight for supreme power over Virthys. A dangerous discovery was made.

  • 3195
    Battle for the Mistheart
    Metaphysical / Paranormal event

    Zathruax acquired the Mistheart. His new-found power was more than he could swallow.

  • 3195-3196
    The final war
    Military action

    The mad Zathruax fought Myrzakliaz not just for power - he wanted to kill and consume the other deity. Realizing he was fighting for his survival, Myrzakliaz became utterly ruthless, not caring about the destruction he left in the world.   The last mortal heroes made their final stand - but their success wasn't enough to save their home.

  • 3196
    The Chosen One
    Metaphysical / Paranormal event

    The world died, and a Braythian champion was chosen...

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