Era of Emergence (EoE) - Roughly 20,000 years ago. This was when various species began to manifest and evolve in Vidariel. Magic was wild and untamed, and the world was a maelstrom of energies.
History of Vidariel
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Era of Emergence (EoE)
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Era of the Narilati (EoN)
Era of the Narilati (EoN) - Began about 15,000 years ago and lasted for approximately 3,500 years. The Narilati emerged as the dominant civilization. They harnessed the raw magic of Vidariel, giving structure and form to its chaotic nature. By the end of this era, around 11,500 years ago, the calamity that caused their decline occurred.
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Era of Shadows (EoS)
Era of Shadows (EoS) - Spanned from 11,500 to 9,000 years ago. The aftereffects of the calamity and the decline of the Narilati led to a period of stagnation and regression. Magic was feared, and many societies reverted to simpler forms. The myths and legends of the Narilati began to form in earnest during this time.
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Era of Rise (EoR)
Era of Rise (EoR) - From 9,000 to 5,174 years ago. The nascent species began to grow, evolve, and adapt, learning to harness magic in their own unique ways. They started forming their own civilizations, leading to the diversity seen in modern Vidariel.
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Modern Era (ME)
Celestial / CosmicModern Era (ME) - The last 5,000 years. This era saw the rapid development and flourishing of the current dominant species and cultures in Vidariel. The memory of the Narilati became obscured, known mostly through ancient relics, ruins, and texts in Narilat.
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The Luminous Convergence
Celestial / CosmicThe cultures of Vidariel mark their years and centuries using the Luminous Convergence Calendar. This system of timekeeping is derived from a significant cosmological event that ushered in the Modern Era: the "Luminous Convergence".
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The Outworlders from Earth arrive on Vidariel
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