Eladrim the first giant obtained a form of awareness if you can call it that.
The seven era's of Shanalar
The first Era of Shanalar where the planet was a desolate place and there was only one being.
The Atua, a race of deities, freely roam Shanalar. Their interaction with the inhabitants of Shanalar spawned several religions still followed to this day.
This era is marked by the five Witches that divided Shanalar into five continents. While only two continents still remain the remnants of the other continents are still in existence as the various islands scattered across the planet and the lands sunken to the depths of the oceans. This Era is considered the start of modern Shanalar. The common calendar starts in the first year of this era.
The five witches could not agree on how to guide the people of Shanalar. Not wanting to work together they decided to split the world into five continents.
After the five witches disappeared magic in Shanalar slowly started to wane until it was completely gone. Beings and constructs made of magic became sickened and withered away.
During this time the northern and southern continent slowly sank to the bottom of the ocean.
During The sinking of the northern and southern continent the Tel'a'Sei trekked across the northern continent to escape the imminent destruction.