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Mankind in the Bright Lands of Ryune

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    First Landing
    Celestial / Cosmic

    The first human ship lands on the shores of Ryune after crossing the Plague Sea from the Old World. They name this new world The Bright Lands because of the brilliant sun in the sky.

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    Founding of the Church of The Crossing
    Religious event
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    The Crossing
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    Lighthouse completed in Lumenos
    Construction beginning/end

    Built in part as a memorium to those lost in The Crossing.  The great lighthouse was meant to guide any lost to the crossing to the shores of humanities new home.

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    The Orcine War
    Military action

    The Orcine Hoards unified under the leadership of the orc Unakas. He vowed to drive humanity back into the sea.  The unexpected aid of the Elves turned the tide, and drove the Horde out of the coastal realms.

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    The Passing of the Wizards
    Life, Death

    Draoi Dewiniaid, the last wizard who survived the crossing, dies.  Thus ending mankind's access to the arcane knowledge from the Old World.  Loremasters did their best to preserve this knowledge, but their best efforts could not keep the magicks of the Old World active in this new realm.

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    The First Elven War
    Military action

    The Elves began a brutal campaign of slaughter against mankind with no known cause. The conflict ended abruptly after the death of the Duke of Vindemia. His daughter became the Duchess of Vindemia, and a duchess has ruled there ever since.

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    The Fall of Aespoar
    Disaster / Destruction

    The last elven act of the first elven war was the destruction of Aespoar, the then capitol of Vindemia.

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    Rise of the 'Mancers
    Metaphysical / Paranormal event

    Humans begin to develop magickal abilities by drawing energies from the elemental planes.

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    The Ducal Wars
    Military action

    A period of 116 years consisting of great conflicts between the five duchies of humanity. Broken up by several truces and shifting alliances.

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    Founding of the Solune Church
    Religious event
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    Tormalin becomes Duke of Dalishae
    Political event

    Tormalin Chalcedon succeeds his father as the duke of Dalishae

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    Destruction of Rook Manor
    Disaster / Destruction

    A great fire destroyed Rook Manor. Many irreplaceable tomes of knowledge and lore were lost.

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    Rook Manor
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    Ratification of the Grand Concord
    Diplomatic action

    After years of political maneuvering, the Grand Concord is ratified by the five duchies of mankind, bringing peace to the Coastal Realms.

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    Treaty of Shu'Jhan Hupein
    Diplomatic action

    At Shu'Jhan Hupein, an Elven shrine between Dalishae and The Elfwood, a treaty was signed between Duke Chalcedon and the Elven leader Chialnahei. The Elves withdrew from the coastal realms into the Elfwood.

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    Morgana the Red becomes Captain of The Deception
    Life, Milestone
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    Duke Chalcedon of Dalishae dies
    Life, Death

    Duke Tormalin Chalcedon dies. His eldest son, Jaspar Chalcedon is raised as the new duke.

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    The Foretelling
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    Our Story Begins:
    Celestial / Cosmic