Elves, banished from Arcadia, arrive in the Wild Western Jungles and the Underdark, divided by the deity they held to.
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Elven History
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3021 FS
28 /3 9:00
Arrival of the Elves
Population Migration / Travel -
2234 FS
17 /6 10:00
First Encounter Between Elves and Humans
Diplomatic actionHuman villages on the edge of the Wild Western Jungle encounter Elven scouts for the first time. Attitudes are cautious, but result in friendly relations.
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2130 FS
5 /2 14:00
The Union of Others
Cultural eventThe first relationship between Elves and Humans results in a half-blood child. The Elven Families meet to discuss the theological ramifications of a half elf.
Location
The Elven Lands -
2011 FS
8 /9 17:00
First Elven Expansion
Diplomatic actionA number of unconnected villages and a few small lordships formally apply for integration to the Elvenblood Families. Plans are made to expand into some of the unoccupied nearby areas.
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1862 FS
22 /4 13:00
The First Briarlily Prophecy
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventThe first of two prophecies, this warned of an oncoming threat to the Elvenblood tapestry, but was not fully understood until too late.
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1549 FS
32 /3 02:001548 FS
27 /2 12:00
The Year of Shattered Timber
Disaster / DestructionA fault line known for small quakes within the borders of the Elvenblood families becomes active on an unprecedented amount, releasing 4-8 level earthquakes monthly for an entire year, sending shockwaves through the entire continent. Ends when a ritual distributes the stress across the region now known as the Trembling Stones
Location
The Trembling Stones -
1158 FS
19 /3 16:00
The Familial Split
FoundingThe Twelve Families of the Elvenblood Tapestry Officially separate into the Twenty Four, after an extended period of expansion leading to families becoming overstretched.
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1004 FS
6 /10 12:00939 FS
33 /5 12:00
The Noontime War
Military actionAs the Risen cement their grasp on the various human and dwarven kingdoms, their eyes turn to their borders. The Elvenblood declare war against the Risen Empire, set on stopping their spread. After nine years, the horde is driven back to the Titan's Spine and a cold war begins.
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939 FS
34 /6 12:00937 FS
3 /1 18:00
The Fall of the Risen Empire
Military actionVia the combined efforts of the Forgelands, The Elvenblood Tapestry, and an internal rebellion, the majority of the Risen are killed, with the remainder forced back beyond the arctic circle to their capital
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936 FS
34 /1 18:00
The Great Adoption
Diplomatic actionAfter the Noontime War, the Elvenblood Tapestry and Forgelands assimilate some of the outlying fragments of the shattered Risen Empire, particularly those which have sustained enough damage in the revolution to have little remaining structure.
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812 FS
18 /9
Silversilk Empire Reaches Surface
Discovery, ExplorationFor the first time, Drow scouts find their way to the surface, finding themselves within the borders of the Elvenblood tapestry. Plans are quickly made for a series of heavy raids for the purpose of capturing slaves.
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576 FS
14 /2 11:00
Birth of Ephylla Oxcerus
Life, BirthKnown today as the Briar Queen, subject of the Briarlilly prophecy, she rules the Elvenblood Tapestry
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288 FS
20 /8 15:00
Briar Queen's Ascencion
Political eventIn a deft feat of political manuvering, Ephylla Oxcerus is able to reduce the power of the other Triarchs to an advisory council, turning the the lead Triarch position from a first among equals role to a de facto queen. As the Briar Queen, she takes control of the Elvenblood Tapestry.
Location
The Orchid Throne -
0 FS
35 /5 12:00
Birth of the Integra Empire
FoundingFeeling the stress of the external presure, the Bound Lords unite their nations in one massive ritual, elevating themselves through magic to become the Integra Empire. The age of the fractured, warring kingdoms has come to an end at last.
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246 IE
11 /3246 IE
15 /3
Shadowreign
Celestial / CosmicFive straight Shadownights, when the heavens turned their back upon the world. Foul things crept across the land, and mortals cowered in fear.
Additional timelines
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343 IE
12 /2 15:00
Birth of Bella and Donna of Oleander
Life, BirthBella and Donna, twins and eventual Scions of the Oleander family are born. At their birth, an Oracle arrives, gives the second half of the Briar Lilly prophecy, and leaves.
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432 IE
2 /5440 IE
32 /3
The Green Revolution
Military actionA civil war within the Elvenblood tapestry, Headed by failed assassin Bella of Oleander and philosopher Geren Wellspring.