History of Kendaira

The Menobis Aeon - The Forgotten Age

The Beginning of Time - 1270 M.A.

The power of magic fills all beings. Few historical records exist to explain the details, hence why it is called the Forgotten Age

  • 1686 M.A.
    Founding the Triumvirate of Enchantment
    Gathering / Conference

    Thirteen Enchanters divided the lands into three regions in order to cultivate and nurture the land with their powers. The separation became known as The Triumvirate of Enchantment.

  • 1534 M.A.
    Birth of Aengreid Vorsnar
    Life, Birth

    Aengreid Vorsnar is born in the Aergonda region of the Southlands.

  • 1489 M.A.
    Forging Igna Talisa
    Scientific achievement

    The enchanter Aengreid Vorsnar discovers a way to amplify magic via specific power-channeling tools. He begins forging the Sword of Light, the Igna Talisa.

  • 1487 M.A.
    Dawn of the Mirugaeri
    Life, Birth

    Using the power of the Igna Talisa, Aengreid begins to create a magic-less people (the Mirugaeri) to fulfill his every whim.

  • 1480 - 1389 M.A.
    The Mirugaeri War
    Military action

    Aengreid sends out his new army of Mirugaeri to conquer rival Enchanters' lands.

  • 1473 M.A.
    Creation of the Aergonda Plateau
    Construction beginning/end

    Using the power of the Ignis Talisa, Aengreid fortifies his position and creates the Aergonda Plateau.

  • 1472 M.A.
    Fall of the Southlands
    Life, Achievement/ Win

    The Mirugaeri army seizes control of the Southlands (Aergonda Empire, Joerta Republic, Hinsali Empire).

  • 1470 M.A.
    Fall of the Mercandor Republic
    Diplomatic action

    The Mercandor Republic surrenders to Aengreid and is engulfed into his empire.

  • 1463 M.A.
    Extended Tyranny
    Life, Supernatural

    Aengreid discovers a way to extend his life using the Ignis Talisa, begins to prolong his aging so that he can further control the world.

  • 1463 M.A.
    Mirugaeri Repulsed
    Life, Failure / Mishap

    When attempting to conquer the Alzweth Confederacy, the Enchanters manage to repulse the Mirugaeri. Emboldened, the Kingdom of Danovos attempts to rebel as well.

  • 1461-1459 M.A.
    Aengreid's Second Strike
    Military action

    Aengreid leads the Mirugaeri into Danovos and the Alzweth Confederacy, crushing the rebellions mercilessly.

  • 1457 M.A.
    Fall of the Kingdom of Estari
    Military action

    Faced by an overwhelming army of soldiers, the Kingdom of Estari is forced to submit to the Aengreid Empire.

  • 1456 M.A.
    End of the Westlands
    Military action

    The Kingdom of Cryden falls before the Mirugaeri and is conquered by Aengreid.

  • 1456 M.A.
    The Northeasterly Lands Invasion
    Expedition

    Combining forces ahead of the expected assault from Aengreid, the Kingdom of Aeldron and Leordimul Empire join forces and invade the Hinsali Empire.

  • 1455 M.A.
    Battle of Nagos
    Military action

    Aengreid leads his forces into Hinsali and defeats the Northeasterly Army, forcing them back into Leordimul.

  • 1454-1453 M.A.
    The Siege of Calen Vare
    Military action

    Aengreid personally leads a siege of the Leordimul Empire's capitol, seeking to force their submission.

  • 1454 M.A.
    Revenge of the Westlands
    Revolution

    With Aengreid distracted by the Siege of Calen Vare, the Alzweth Confederacy and Kingdom of Estari launch a campaign to push back Aengreid's forces out of their kingdoms.

  • 1453 M.A.
    The Fall of Calen Vare
    Life, Failure / Mishap

    Following a merciless siege led personally by Aengreid, the Leordimul Empire is forced to submit.

  • 1389 M.A.
    Unified Aengreid Empire
    Founding

    After crushing the rebellions and securing the remaining nations' surrenders, Aengreid unifies the entire land of Kendaira in his empire.

  • 1377 M.A.
    Spectacles to the Death

    Aengreid demands the Mirugaeri engage in battles to the death in order to amuse him. The gladiator match-ups carry on at his pleasure and whim throughout the remainder of the Age.

  • 1356-1325 M.A.
    Mirugaeri Revolution
    Revolution

    The Mirugaeri, evolving from base servitude, attempt to overthrow Aengreid themselves. Aengreid wreaks horrific vengeance upon his slaves for the attempt, earning greater animosity and resentment from his subjects.

  • 1354-1348 M.A.
    Enchanter Uprising
    Life, Death

    A group of Enchanters stage an uprising and try to cause a coup. Defeated by Aengreid, the remaining Enchanters find themselves facing his wrath and hundreds of innocents executed in retaliation.

  • 1325 M.A.
    The Mirugaeri Exodus
    Population Migration / Travel

    Following their defeat in the Mirugaeri Revolution, several of the leaders set out on an expedition with their followers away from Kendaira to escape his tyranny. Enraged, Aengreid's paranoia increased as he murdered thousands who he believed involved.

  • 1303 M.A.
    Inner Circle Rebellion
    Life, Death

    Several Enchanters within Aengreid's inner circle attempt to assassinate him but are defeated. Each of the Enchanters are brutally executed, and Aengreid blocks out all but the most integral of his advisers.

  • 1295-1287 M.A.
    The Second Mirugaeri Revolt
    Revolution

    The Mirugaeri rise up in revolt again, this time casting down Aengreid's governors in Leordimul and Aeldron. This revolt is also crushed, but adds to Aengreid's mounting paranoia as he begins a sweep to round up potential threats across his entire Empire.

  • 1271 - 1270 M.A.
    Forging the Daelgar Lych
    Scientific achievement

    Discovering the dangers of Aengreid's creation, 13 enchanters banded together to forge a blade with which to counter-balance the might of the Igna Talisa.

  • 1270 M.A.
    Recruiting Graelden Oerkaen
    Diplomatic action

    With the Daelgar Lych created, the 13 enchanters approached the Mirugaeri and requested their aid with slaying Aengreid. Graelden Oerkaen agrees to become their warrior to do battle with the Mirugaeri's master, in order to release his people from servitude.

  • 1270 M.A.
    The Fall of Aengreid
    Military action

    Aengreid and Graelden met in battle, and Graelden managed to cast down his people's oppressor. After more than 210 years of tyranny, Aengreid is slain. Mortally wounded, Graelden requests assistance to preserve his life.

  • 1270 M.A. - The End of the Menobis Aeon
    The Death of Graelden
    Era beginning/end

    Betrayed and left to die by the enchanters, Graelden Oerkaen succumbs to his injuries and his soul is absorbed into the Daelgar Lych.

The Aelden Aeon - Age of Legends

1269 - 0 A.A.

Following the death of Graelden Oerkaen, a period of prosperity settles over Kendaira. Enchanters rule supreme, but the Mirugaeri are no longer slaves. Now they have become a second-class race beneath the power of the Enchanters.

  • 1269 A.A.
    The Aergonda Accords
    Diplomatic action

    The Mirugaeri and Enchanters meet and finalize the terms of their peace treaty. The Enchanters retract several of the points that were initially promised; however, weary of war and fighting, the Mirugaeri accept the terms.

  • 1267 A.A.
    Origin of the Goetterdein
    Cultural event

    The Mirugaeri devised the original trial by combat, the Goetterdein ["God Ordained"].

    More reading
    Goetterdein
  • 1142 A.A.
    The Thirteen Nations of Kendaira
    Political event

    Following the Treaty of Mercandor, the borders of the Thirteen Nations is finalized and agreed upon.

  • 8 A.A.
    The Rape of Samara Meinhart
    Life, Crime

    A group of enchanters attacked a nomadic Strathi band, slaying the men and raping the women. Jaekon Meinhart's sister, Samara was amongst the victims brutalized.

  • Novora 12 - Dechora 3 - 8 A.A.
    Confronting the Council of Enchanters
    Civil action

    Jaekon Meinhart meets with the Council of Enchanters to demand justice for his people and his sister. After deliberating, the enchanters are commanded to pay a trifling wergeld to Samara.

  • Dochora 4, 8 A.A. - Novora 31, 6 A.A.
    Graelden Oerkaen Reincarnated
    Expedition

    Jaekon Meinhart deciphers the hidden location of Graelden's burial ground (at Maivos Point) and goes to claim the Daelgar Lych.

  • The Ishker War Begins
    The Ishker War
    Military action

    Graelden Oerkaen gathers his followers in order to fully destroy the power circle of the Council of Enchanters.

  • Avrora 15, 5 A.A.
    Founding of the Aechor Palace
    Construction beginning/end

    Using the Daelgar Lych, Graelden creates a stronghold for his followers named the Aechor Palace.

  • Febrora 4 - Agnora 18, 2 A.A.
    The Consortium Accords
    Diplomatic action

    The enchanters met with the Mirugaeri to discuss equality, composing the Consortium Accords in order to seal an alliance and confront Graelden Oerkaen together.

  • Giunora 16 - Ottora 31, 2 A.A.
    Creation of the Daemorgs
    Life, Birth

    As the tide shifts in The Ishker War, Graelden Oerkaen uses the power of the Daelgar Lych to create an army of demons - ghasts, dragons, etc.

  • Giunora 27, 1 A.A.
    Rise of the First Champion
    Life, Identity

    Lilith Teogaera volunteers to wield the Igna Talisa and lead the armies of Mirugaeri and enchanters in battle against Graelden's foes.

  • The Cataclysm
    The Cataclysm
    Era beginning/end

    In the final battle of The Ishker War, Graelden Oerkaen is defeated by Lilith and her forces. To defeat the massive army and demon lord, the enchanters drew upon the power of the earth. Tectonic plates sprang into existence and shattered the world. To seal Graelden Oerkaen and his army of demons in the Voelgrevold, Lilith used the Igna Talisa to channel her lifeforce and empower the talismans, sealing away the demon lord and his army.

The Daerkon Aeon - The Age of Darkness

0 - 426 D.A.

Following the Cataclysm, the world fell into savagery as much of the population was ravaged and consumed by plague, war, and despair.

  • 1 D.A.

    11
    3 D.A.

    /4

    Voelgre Fever First Outbreak
    Plague / Epidemic

    The Voelgre Fever is first unleashed upon the world as it mutated into a deadly plague. Between Novora 1 D.A. and Avrora 3 D.A., nearly 95 million people are killed.

    More reading
    Voelgre Fever
  • 2 D.A.

    4

    Belthos Is Founded
    Religious event

    Mattias Raeneir begins to gather a following and spread the idea of Belthos, honoring the One God Baelord.

  • 3 D.A.

    175 D.A.


    Onset of The Great Freeze
    Geological / environmental event

    Due to the shifts created by the Cataclysm, temperatures began to drop considerably

  • 3 D.A.

    2
    12 D.A.

    /8

    The Belthite War
    Religious event

    Mattias Raeneir declares a religious war against the Otari and Strathi people, blaming them for the outbreak of Voelgre Fever.

  • 22 D.A.

    7
    25 D.A.

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    The First Continental War Begins
    Military action

    Fledgling nations Filardos, Hinsali and Ardonai declare war on each other.

  • 23 D.A.

    4

    The First Continental War Grows
    Military action

    Estari and Tavoli join the First Continental War, with Tavoli crossing the sea into Ardonai and also attempting to conquer Estari.

  • 24 D.A.

    3
    24 D.A.

    /11

    Voelgre Fever Second Outbreak
    Plague / Epidemic

    A second wave of Voelgre Fever struck the nations and drove people farther from each other, eradicating several cities that were beginning to grow. Nearly 13 million died during this outbreak.

    More reading
    Voelgre Fever
  • 24 D.A.

    9
    27 D.A.

    /6

    The Leordimul Civil War
    Revolution

    The Twelve Clans of Leordimul began a war to determine who would become their leader after the ruling family was killed in the Second Voelgre Fever Outbeak.

  • 25 D.A.

    2

    The Falendral Treaty
    Diplomatic action

    An peace agreement is signed to end the First Continental War, marking specific boundaries for each of the kingdoms.

  • 25 D.A.

    4

    The War of Lochland Pride
    Military action

    While the First Continental War came to a close, the rulers of Estari and Tavoli could not forge their own peace and continued their conflict. This war is still ongoing as of the start of the story events.

  • 296 D.A.

    433 D.A.


    The Great Freeze
    Geological / environmental event

    Global temperatures dropped and ice began to spread across the kingdoms.

  • 414 D.A.

    12
    420 D.A.


    The Famine of 414
    Disaster / Destruction

    Due to the Great Freeze, most of the crops and foods of the world are lost, resulting in massive casualties due to starvation.

  • 418 D.A.

    5
    425 D.A.

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    The Second Continental War
    Military action

    A new war between all of the kingdoms began, with Mornali creating a trade blockade over the key straits. Desperate for the trade needed for them to survive, Leordiumul launched an invasion of Filardos while Ardonai and Hinsali marched against each other. Estari and Tavoli's separate war continued.....

  • 425 D.A.

    19 /4

    The Ruana Compact
    Diplomatic action

    The Ruana Compact is signed by all kingdoms as a way to guarantee peace and pledge support for founding a centralized seat of power from which they will discuss matters of state.

  • 426 D.A.


    Caer Ruana Founded
    Era beginning/end

    Officially ending the Second Continental War, the first election for High King is held and ushers in a Golden Age of restoration and growth.

Raeden Aeon - The Age of the Return

427 and beyond

Following the centralizing of a government body to work through issues, a general period of prosperity settled over the land leading up to the current events.

  • 427 R.A.

    26 /5

    Revival of the Champion
    Founding

    The honorary title of Champion is given to a warrior, who will then be the arbiter of disputes and stand for truth and justice.