Timeline of Arcanic

The Timeline page is a record of all notable events known to occur in Arcanic universe.

Eras and Ages
"Overview of the Eras and Milleniums"

Prehistoric Eras

 * Celestial Era - Birth of time itself, Therell and Eozur entering the abyss and creation of the Celestials and the Defilers
 * Mythic Era - Includes creation of Avalon, races of Avalon and the War of Light and Shadow

Modern Eras

 * Elder Era - Includes both the Elvessea and Ousilian Empires. (The Elvessea being the elven hegemony, and the Ousilian being humanity united.)
 * Chaos Era - Also known as the "Dark Ages" Includes the Imperial Interregnum and features total collapse in order for nearly 300 years.
 * Rebirth Era - Known for the restoration of kingdoms and empires, the Ousilian Empire collapses into multiple successor states and the stagnancy of the Elvessea begin.
 * Dragon Era - Known for the resurface of Dragoons, and the resulting Wyrm Wars that devastated much of Ivaria for nearly a century until the (Accords)
 * Violet Era - Rising tension between technological and magical societies, leading to the Arcanium Wars that saw to mass-prosecution and outlawing magic in many kingdoms. (WIP)
 * Dark Era - Also Includes the Violet Era, includes the timeperiod including the outing of magic and the Zealous attacks on Scyeria to ransack their archives of magical items.
 * Awakening Era - WIP
 * Stormfall Era - WIP

Chaos Era
"'The War between the Witchdom and the Scyeria Elves had scarred the land, realms were rendered inhabitable and the loss of life was unimaginable. The Age of Elder has ended, and the period of confusion and anarchy -- The Chaos Era had begun.'" The Chaos Era began after the War of Men and Elves, and instigated the fall of the Ousilian Empire and represent nearly 300 years of anarchy, plague and wars across the land as Kingdoms rose and fell beneath the tides of war, none were safe; less so then the Elves of Lurenor themselves.

Second Humanic Wars
"Main Article: Second Humanic Wars"As the Ousilian Empire collapsed, Laurien's son Alexandros didn't possess his father's diplomatic mastery to keep the lands united. It was partially because of his failure as a ruler that his fathers deeds and lands erupted in civil war. The Second Humanic Wars(S.E 42-221) had begun between the loyalist forces of Daygarde, the secessionist Kingdoms of Tyrelia, Sordana, Aldrasya and Ryendar. Humans were divided between various parties, the Westmarch saw itself a warzone and Orcs began raiding the coastlines, aswell as Maelstrom pirates from afar sacking vessels from Draeweth. Alexandros Cailloux ruled in Daygarde as the 'King', but he often relied on advice from his subjects, which perhaps was the origin of the Confederacy that would transform the Kingdom in the distant future. The Nobles Council was established, consisted of 30 esteemed nobles of Daygarde to assist in economically and logistical matters. Elsewhere, other men rose to power; either by the anarchy of it all or being pressed into service for the soul of his or her people.

Founding of Sordana
Elsewhere, in the peaceful and tranquil lands of Sordana laid villages and towns unaware and unprepared for the times ahead. Long has it served as the center of trade, diplomacy and neutrality towards the Lords of the land. Its true interest lying not in mortal affairs but in the spiritual. The Chaos Era, and the impending changes gave rise to the Faith of the Nine, and the Priest-Knights of the Holy Sigil. Lucilla Severino was (believed by Sordanites) to be chosen by the Nine to be the mortal instrument of their grace and benevolence; granting her the ability to wield the light and naming her the Matriarch of Solace, First of the Matriarch, and Founder of the Priest-Kingdom of Sordana.

First Magi War
"Main Article: First Magi War" Across the lands, events were unfolding-the scrolls of time that were written spilling out into purpose. But it is forever the Gods desire to change the boardgame, and such it was on one faithful day. Tyrelia had long since argued with Aldsraya on the philosophy of Magicks, which also lead to the short-lived First Mage War(S.E 45-57) and saw the deaths of many magi from both parties and the usage of recently forbidden magicks(on the desperation of Tyrelia as casualties rose with each battle). Necromancy, Witchcraft and other sorcery found itself being utilized in ways unfathomable and it lead a certain individual down a dangerous path-Theddeus Glaive was a promising young adept underneath the banner of Tyrelia, fighting on the frontlines against Aldrasya in the Magi War, he was one of the first and only one to continue necromancy during and after the conclusion of the War and that dark power did nothing but sway him to the darkest of paths, a route that saw him become a terror upon the world.

Knight-Council and the Rising Darkness
Nearly half-way into the Second Humanic Wars, and news of threats that come abound in the days ahead and backwards. The Knight-Council, a league of powerful men and women-bound together by honor and loyalty swore upon themselves to enforce order between the successive states and it was the remarkable Lord Raimunt Caradas that spoke these words to an aging and dying Alexandros Cailloux..."'Each men stands true to his ideals, to his measure. It is in each of us to ensure that we remain dutiful and responsible. Mankind stands true and free, and sacrifices are required.'"The Knight-Council petition all the Knight-Lords, and that included many Knights that chose to serve another's lord to return to the fold and enforced realms peace. Those that refused the call were to lose their place in the organizations, the benefits and so forth. It was largely because of this, that Daygarde and Ryendar were the only ones still battling and prolonging the Second Humanic Wars (As Tyrelia and Aldrasya were knocked out because of the Magi War, and Sordana and Draeweth were dealing with internal issues.).

However, one lord refused the call. His name was Bastien Allais(later known as Zandroxxus), whom was one of the less-honorable individuals of the Council to be thy named and believed that he was untouchable if he threw in his sword for the independence of Ryendar from Daygarde permanently. This may have been due to influence from Theddeus Glaives(also known as Maelazar) that began to corrupt Bastien for the inevitable depths of his plans.

Because of Bastien's open defience against the Knight-Council, the Councilers called upon their friends and vessels to arms. Amassing a force so large, that it would be foolish to resist it. They believed that they could force Bastien to lower his arms and submit to the authority of the Council..but something happened that they were not prepared for.

Beginning of the War of the Dead
"Main Article: War of the Dead" The Knight Armies, lead by Raimunt Caradas marched from Vertwind, Daygarde and within a week's march upon Ryendar. It was unopposed and they pressed forward into Bastien's lands that formed the core of Ryendar, which could lead to speculation regarding his motives to support the successive kingdoms.

Then, following a night at encampment and the rise of a grey dawn. The land itself turned against the heroic knights, and Bastien revealed himself to the Armies that came to his doorstep-changed and morph into a empty shell, his form gave way to a horrifying sight. He was killed and reborn as the First Undead Knight, and his regiments transformed into Undead Knights by the Necromancy of Maelazar. The resulting battle was a slaughterhouse, as the Undead needed no food, nor rest after hours of combat. The greatest host that the Knight Council mustered(Nearly 20,000 men) was soundly defeated within days following repeated large-scale battles, and Zandroxxus's Host grew with each dead; adding to his ranks.

Zandroxxus added his formidable forces to Maelazar, whom made it his mission to undercovering the true meaning of eternal life. Undead rose from the Kingdom of Ryendar into a massive blight of corpses and spirits forced to reanimate. After the devastation of the Knight Allied Forces, the Ousilian Successor States called a truce therefor ending the Second Humanic War.

Reborn Era
"'The Reborn Era was the Third Age of Avalon that lasted for 384 years from the first defeat of Maelazar by the Forces of Avalon and the deaths of Galaeron and Volund, to the awakening of the Dragons after the eruption of Mount Bleakstone.'""―Summary of the Reborn Era, also known as the 3rd Era"

Banishment of Maelazar
"Main Article: War against the Undeath""'The first time we marched it ended in disaster and death. This time there can be no mistake; this is our final stand. If we lose here then our homes will be no more. I pray to the Nine that we are victorious- that we will be victorious.'""-Scrolls of History; page 50" The Forces of Avalon, consisting of Ousilian, Elven, Dwarvish and other races converged with purpose and unity as they marched against the Armies of Maelazar, who had all but achieved true immortality and power at the expense of his humanity. The Forces of Avalon were battle-hardened, and consisted of veterans that had fought against the Undead for years. Maceadon had become a barren wasteland, the air thin and the skies dark with foulcraft. It was the battle to decide the fate of the world.

Maelazar had amassed such an army that it would have swallowed the Forces of Avalon in its entirety. Calling forth spirits embeded in suits of armors, the Wight Legions that fought for Regent Niklaus Crow(also known as Zandroxxus), and therefore fought for him. He had called forth endless ghoul hordes, monsters bound to serve in undeath - death was no reprieve. He had the advantage, and he allowed it to cloud his judgement in the final days.

In truth, the Forces of Avalon were outmatched and were likely to lose the battle. But their salvation came on the dawning of the new day: Zandroxxus broke free from the influence of Maelazar; and fleed from the events to come in his own machinations. The Undead Armies dwindled, and Maelazar was left weakened - the Nine Fallen Heros engaged and successfully defeated him, the killing blow dealt by Ciaran Karyn.

The years following the battle have come to be known as the Rebirth Era, which would last for nearly three centuries - the realm of Maceadon was reduced into obscurity.

Beginning of the Restorations
"'The Dawn had arisen, and the enemy was vanquished! The Defiler was dead, and his foul plots put to an end. We now look to the future and the past for answers on how to rebuild our lives-our world from this tragic war.'""-Scrolls of history; page 70"After the War of the Fields, the Rebirth Era was allowed to fully begin. Much had changed in the last century, the Ousilian Empire had collapsed into multiple successor states such as '''Tyrelia, Aldrasya, Daygarde. '''Humans were divided, the Elves had lost their power over the world and entered self-imposed exile and the Dwarves have reopened their doors to the surface to begin trading with the various powers on the surface, allowing their marvel of gunpowder to be shared with Daygarde and Draeweth for extensive trade agreements.

Aside from the various political differences that occured after Maelazar's defeat, not much changed for the years that followed aside from the restoration of cities and villages. Orcs drifted between continents in search of battle, which lead to the short-lived Raid on Trollach, when their entire raiding force was annihilated by the Blood Trolls in a singular night. The Kingdom of Daygarde proceeded to retain the largest amount of landshare from the former Empire, and formed defensive pacts with Aldrasya, Sordana and Tyrelia to promote peace and cooperation; in other parts of the world, new powers rose up such as the Empire of Aielath, the Desert Realms of the Blacksand.

Dragon Era
"'The Dragon Era was named promptly for the first sightings of the Dragons throughout the lands -- then the subsequent conflicts between the Flights and the Nations of the land In the so-called 'Wyrm Wars'"

Violet Era
"'The Violet Era was the 5th recorded period of history of the World -- Much of the World had changed since the days of the Elder, and now after centuries of peaceful existence and silence in the North -- War has come to the shores in the form of many threats, both external and internal.'"

Dark Era
"'The Violet Era has shown the arrogance of mages, and this would usher in the Dark Era, becomeing a harsh time for them as casters were persecuted across the lands; Elves and Humans alike for numerous charges. Crusades of Zealous Humans attack Scyeria to issue in a sort of 'Arcanium' Wars'"

Awakening Era
"'When the Humans breached and sacked most of Scyeria, nobody would have considered that this would be the start of an alarm -- In the far north; within the Halls of Azy-Karyos. The Witchlord has reawaken and soon all of Nurn-Agrând is roused from their ageless sleep.' "