Legends tell of a great conflict between deities, known as the Godswar. It was a battle of both might and wits, where deities clashed in the skies and on the lands, leading to cataclysmic events. Some say the scars of this war can still be seen in the land's geology and certain cursed locations. The conclusion of the Godswar saw the world reshaped.
History of Nophadin
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Godswar
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First Eclipse
Era beginning/endThe Age of Eclipses began with the First Eclipse, a rare celestial event where both a solar and lunar eclipse occurred in quick succession. This event led to the awakening of latent magical abilities in various creatures and races across Nophadin.
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Enchanted Bloom
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventIn the wake of the First Eclipse, across Nophadin, a unique phenomenon occurred: the Enchanted Bloom. Trees, flowers, and plants that never bore flowers suddenly blossomed with luminescent petals. These magical blooms lasted for a single night and then vanished, but their petals had unique properties. Alchemists and herbalists to this day seek remnants of these petals for their potent effects.
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800 AE
Twin Eclipses
Era beginning/endA period marked by two significant eclipses, 200 years apart, which brought about both prosperity and calamity. The first of the twin eclipses, which happened 400 A.E., caused a surge in magical energies, leading to advancements in arcane arts, while the second one, which happened 600 A.E., seemed to drain magic, causing a temporary but significant decline in magical occurrences.
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Rise of the Magi Empire
Political eventThe first of the twin eclipses led to the rise of the Magi Empire, a powerful state governed by wizard-kings. They expanded their territories swiftly, using their superior magical capabilities.
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Troll Uprising against the Magi Empire
RevolutionThe trolls that were enslaved by the Magi Empire revoluted against their tyrant. Some leaders of the Magi Empire, such as Ereshka Inanna Lagash, which treated their troll subordinates with dignity, were also caught in this failed revolution.
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600 AE
605 AE
Fall of the Magi Empire
RevolutionThe second eclipse drained much of the world's magic, leading to the empire's decline as revolutions and external invasions overwhelmed them.
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800 AE
1000 AE
Eclipse of Unity
Era beginning/endA harmonious eclipse that led to the great unification of various kingdoms and tribes across Nophadin. It was a time of peace, collaboration, and shared knowledge.
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Grand Summit of Nophadin
Gathering / ConferenceInspired by the harmonious eclipse, leaders from various kingdoms and tribes convened at the Grand Summit. This led to the signing of the Unity Accord, establishing trade routes, peace treaties, and shared scholarly pursuits. This era saw the construction of the Unity Road, a vast network connecting major cities and kingdoms.
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1000 AE
Golden Voyage
Discovery, ExplorationDriven by the prolonged eclipse and the prosperity it heralded, explorers from various kingdoms set sail on the Golden Voyage, a collective expedition to uncharted territories in and beyond Nophadin. This resulted in the discovery of new lands, resources, and even civilizations. The tales of their adventures are popular bedtime stories in Nophadin.
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1000 AE
Century Eclipse
Era beginning/endThis eclipse, lasting longer than any before, marked a century of prosperity, trade, and exploration. It's during this time that most of the current kingdoms, including Eldoria, established firm foundations and expanded their territories.
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