Oldest discovered ruin of a Lithian village dates back to 15,000 BOV. Lithian civilization appeared to be primarily orcs, goblins, and minotaurs, originally separate and scattered.
Brief Timeline of Lanyir
A brief timeline of the geopolitical region surrounding Risur, proposed by Professor Hans Weber of Pardwight University. Weber, H. 487 AOV. The Three Ages of Risur, Flint, Risur: Pardwight University Press.
Ancient Age
15000 1201
Pre-recorded history. The civilizations of this either relied on oral histories, or much of the writing has simply been lost to time.
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-15000 BOV
Settlement of Earliest Known Lithian Village
Founding -
-9500 BOV
Oldest Hill King Settlement
FoundingThe earliest known Hill King settlement dates back to approximately -9,500 BOV. The Hill King civilization was a branch of the Lithian Orc civilization that spread in power, eventually enslaving the Lithian goblins and minotaurs and controlling much of the region.
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-9200 BOV
Collapse of Hill King Civilization
Disaster / DestructionHill King civilization appeared to collapse in approximately -9,200 BOV. The various Lithian cultures that survived scattered.
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-8500 BOV
Earliest Human Settlement
Population Migration / TravelEarliest known human settlement in the region dates back to approximately -8,500 BOV. These ruins, found in the Yerasol Archipelago, appear to be from the first migration of PKP's (Pre-Kelland Peoples).
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-8500 BOV
Founding of Elfaivar
FoundingThe earliest ruins of Elfaivar civilization appear to date back to -8,500 BOV. It is unclear from the historical record if elves and eladrin migrated from the lands of the east, or if they stepped across from the Dreaming.
Age of Nations
1200 0
The age between the founding of Risur by the taming of the Fey Titans and the Great Malice.
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-1200 BOV
Foundation of Risur
FoundingKing Kelland defeats the fey titans and founds Risur, the first mortal nation on the continent of Lanyir. In the following centuries, other nations rise up throughout Lanyir.
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-1117 BOV
The Rise of the Demonocracy
FoundingThe demonocracy arises, its monstrous rulers enslaving the primitive nations of the north. Risur keeps it from expanding south, and Elfaivar blocks its eastward growth.
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-500 BOV
The Fall of the Demonocracy
Life, MilestoneTriegenes the fisherman founds the Clergy in what is modern-day Danor, overthrows the demonocracy, then dies and ascends to godhood.
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-50 BOV
The First Victory
Religious eventThe First Victory, a holy war between humans of the Clergy and the Seedism-following eladrin of Elfaivar, ends with Elfaivar losing much territory of modern Crisillyir .
Post-Malice Age
0 1000
"After Our victory", the world in the aftermath of the devastation of the Great Malice
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1 AOV
The Second Victory
Era beginning/endThe Second Victory begins as an eladrin effort to reclaim lost lands, but ends in their decisive defeat when the eladrin goddess Srasama manifests physically, and is slain. Danor collapses into chaos as the nation becomes a dead magic zone. The seat of the Clergy moves to Crisillyir, which begins to colonize the devastated lands of Elfaivar. Dwarves seize control of their own nation in Drakr.
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300 AOV
The Fall of the Dragons
Political eventKing Boyle of Risur slays the last dragon tyrant of Ber. The nation of Danor, resurgent with industry and technology, begins to contest Risur for control of the lush Yerasol Archipelago.
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460 AOV
Aodhan is crowned king
Political eventKing Aodhan is crowned in Risur. He encourages his people to pursue industry so they can fight back against Danor.
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460 AOV
Founding of Ber
FoundingBruse Le Roye unites tribes of gnolls, dragonborn, hobgoblins, and orcs into the new nation of Ber.
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493 AOV
End of Fourth Yerasol War
Military actionThe Fourth Yerasol War ends, with Risur having lost many islands.
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500 AOV
Present Day
Era beginning/endPresent day. A squad of novice RHC constables is assigned to assist security for a royal visit.