Historical Timeline of Events

Prehistory & Creation of Selan

In the moments after the casting of the Alpha Arkana, the newborn universe was awash with magical energy. In these first moments of existence, the beings now called gods became. They were not born. One moment there was nothing but magical, chaotic energy. The next moment these beings existed. It is said that they numbered more than the stars in the sky or more than the grains of sand in a thousand beaches. With existence came consciousness. With their consciousness, they sought to absorb as much of the surrounding magic that they could.

Deity War Begins

200,000 BCE

Void

The beings, each striving to gain as much power as they could, began to war among themselves. This war no mortal can imagine. This was a war of survival, for each and every single of these beings. They died at each other’s hands, the victor gaining in strength and power. There were no alliances. There were no treaties or cease-fires. The surviving beings speak of the war lasting what was for them, an eternity.

Diety War Ends

46,000 BCE

Void

Eventually there were few proto-gods left. Of the countless beings that had existed, only eleven survived. Each individual was too powerful for any other to destroy without aid, and none sought to work together. These remaining beings agreed not to end their struggle, but to change it. Instead of attempting to destroy each other, they agreed to play a game.

Deities create Selan

46,000 BCE - 45,000 BCE

Void

In creating their game, they first created the area of play. This is our world, called Selan. For the very first time, the eleven beings worked together. The creation of this world required it of them. After the creation of the world, they created the four elements: air, earth, fire, and water. To these elements they each gave a minute fraction of their beings, giving the four elements minds and wills of their own. The four elements were given free reign to shape the world as they chose. Thus were the oceans and continents formed.

Some modern scholars debate whether the gods created the elements and the elementals or if they have always been. Those who argue with the religious texts often site conversations with elementals, or other secular documents. These scholars believe that the gods called to the various elemental worlds that already existed and summoned huge portions of that power.

With the lands and the waters created, the surviving beings next created the plants and animals of the world. One of them played a major role in this. Even to this day, he is worshiped as the god of nature. The others focused on more esoteric laws and rules that the world would operate by. The philosophy of magic, science, and the natural world was thus created.

Finally, the deities decided upon the rules of their game. No mortal knows how the deities play their game. The deities have never told. All that is known is that the game is still in its early stages.

First Contact Angels & Demons

40,000 BCE

Selan

The deities were on the verge of beginning their game, when other beings came to them and their pawns. These beings called themselves angels and demons. They claimed to have been at war with each other longer than the deities had existed. However, despite their long conflict, neither race had ever been able to gain a lasting advantage over the other. They came to the gods both to offer and ask for assistance.

Golden Age

Elven and Dwarven Schism

14,892 BCE

Hannarian Empire

Elves and dwarves begin to seriously disagree over slaves, technologies, magics, and other items.

Civil War

The Civil War Ends

14,404 BCE

Remnants of the Hannarian Empire

Elves retreat from the underground tunnels. Dwarves celebrate a costly victory. Their infrastructure, agricultural areas, and other resources completely destroyed. They also leave their homes in search of solace and peace.

Warlon Empire

Liu G'hant Born

Kadinora 2, 19 BCE

Warlon Empire

The magus who will become known as Liu G'hant is born.

The Great Rebellion

Warlon Empire Defeated

Primus 6, 1 CE

Warlon Empire

The elves finally conceded defeat to their former slaves and offered to surrender if given a certain set of terms. Emperor Tahlin agreed and the peace treaty was signed. Before all of the assembled generals on both sides, the elven Emperor Anisel Riven III swore an oath to Sullum. He swore that neither he nor any of his elven people would ever wage war against the Empire of E'gath or any of its people. At the time it was felt that this holy oath would protect the peoples of E'gath from invasion, but it only lead to plots and insidious machinations.

Humble Beginnings

First Mage War

First Mage War Ends

September 25, 28 CE

Empire of E'gath

Liu G'hant dies in major battle, allies scatter.

Golden Age

Second Mage War

Order of the Wands is Formed

Warshun 10, 163 CE

Empire of E'gath

The mages and spellswords loyal to the empire formed an order sworn to defend it. Gained Imperial sanction and the Imperial Order of the Wand is created. Their first duty is to defeat the machinations and army of Liu G'hant.

Second Mage War ends

Primus 28, 164 CE

Empire of E'gath

Spirit of Liu G'hant banished by adventurers.

Silver Age

Age of Strife

Ministry of Overwatch Created

December 19, 878 CE

Empire of E'gath

The Emperor created the Imperial Overwatch to protect the citizens of E'gath from hostile foreign powers.

Age of Reason

Pelini Civil War

Pelini Isles founded

October 15, 2,050 CE

Pelini Isles

After a formal declaration of peace and trade, the Empire of E'gath "granted" the Pelini Isles independence.

Modern Age

Overwatch Charter Increased

Primus 23, 2320 CE

Empire of E'gath

Timothy Rothgar convinces Emperor Frederick Strauslaun XVI to increase the powers of the Imperial Overwatch. Stressing the need for increased security and vigilance, Timothy Rothgar gains immunity for his actions from the over-indulged Emperor.

Heroes of Modan Campaign Begins

November 22, 2,326 CE

Duchy of Peirlyean, Empire of E'gath

This is the first campaign run by Trey Coonrod. The events following this occured in our campaigns, but may be used or ignored by the GM. Much of the information provided in the locations, people, and organization lists refer to events that are listed here.

Skeleton Raid

December 7, 2326 CE

Falconcrest, Empire of E'gath

Town of Falconcrest is raided by animate skeletons lead by a necromancer. They steal off with all of the children and young women. Rescued by adventurers led by Rayna and Trelayne.

Saleen Founded

Kadinora 24, 2,236 CE

Saleen, Empire of E'gath

Town of Saleen is given a grant by Duke Torin Hollack to become an official town of the Empire. Malcom Nazirson is appointed magistrate.

Battle of Modan Begins

Marela 21, 2,327 CE

Modan, Empire of E'gath

Town of Modan in the Duchy of Peirlyean is besieged by three allied armies. These armies have ogres, slaves, and sorcerers aiding them. A defending militia, lead by Reginald "Sorin" Talledal and Rayna Blue-eye successfully turn the tide against the invaders. The armies destroy and harvest every tree for tens of miles from the town.

Battle of Modan Ends

Marela 30, 2,327 CE

Modan, Empire of E'gath

The invaders mysteriously leave at a specific time, attempting to kill all their remaining slaves and wounded. A sortie lead by Trelayne Ebon saved several groups of victims.

Shadow Dome Shrinks

Dalume 27, 2,327 CE

Duchy of Rothgar, Empire of E'gath

A dark mysterious dome of shadow in the north-central portion of the empire shrinks to the size of a large manor house and grounds. Adventurers and a squad of Imperial Legionaires say that all shadow creatures in the vicinity have been eliminated. Trade along the Imperial Highway continues after a many month hiatus.

Shadow War Begins

Murelm 20, 2,327 CE

Imperial City, Empire of E'gath

Word reaches Emperor Frederick XVI that the Shadows have declared war upon the "day-landers". Commando units infiltrate the Imperial High City and detonate flame based spells in the Noble District. E'gath prepares for war.

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