Historical Timeline

As historians and researches rediscover more of Aenea's past, the information found here will expand. For now, here are some of the major events which have transpired.

0 Foundation of Moonblaze The elven city is founded. The start of Filen Shenadin (the Kingdom of Silver). 50 The Warrior's Sacrifice Torgat rises to godhood, sacrificing all that comes with a mortal life to take over for the previous god of battle. 51 The Schism The dark elves violently split from the rest of elven society and delve underground. 373 Birth of Harcorth The god of the seas, son of Aquar comes into being. 956 Start of the Scourge of Dragons Evil dragons destroy much of the land and peoples of the realms. 988 End of the Scourge of Dragons The evil dragons are decimated by the elven Sindarin. 1027 First Minting The first standardized coins are minted in Moonblaze and begin circulation. 2783 Foundation of Ravenport The city of Ravenport is founded as a trading center. 3001 The Black Week One week when the sun did not rise, caused by an angered Prizimal. 3001 The White Week One week when the sun did not set, caused by an angered Prizimal. 3217 Foundation of Calithia The city of Calithia is founded as a fishing port. 3333 The Plague of Ages Thousands of elves die of a mysterious disease. Filen Shenadin disappears. 3334 The Reformation The Sylvan Realm is formed by the remaining elves. 3906 Foundation of Alatha The city of Alatha is founded as a fishing port. 4725 Formation of the Calithian Empire Calithia unites the desert communities under one banner. 4801 Foundation of Tesh The city of Tesh is founded by Gelmar Tesh. The first teshian steel items appear near the end of the year. 4804 Foundation of Macedone The city of Macedone is founded by an alliance of merchant families. 4918 Discovery of the Shields A shield tortoise is first used to protect a town. The Shieldlands emerges as a nation within months. 5097 Start of the first Orc War Orcs and goblins spread from the Orclands. 5140 End of the first Orc War The orcs are driven back into the Orclands. 5213 The Awakening All of the animals in the southwest forests are simultaneously awakened to sentience during Andra's Unfolding. The Wildlands emerges as a recognized nation. 5333 Start of the second Orc War Attacks begin on the western realms. 5336 End of the second Orc War Ravenport falls to the orcs and K'Nort Scrar (the Empire of Blood) is formed. 5389 The Shadowing Nocdezela is formed when Dracostia is covered by magical darkness. The vampire fiend Veleron crowns himself king. 5400 The Year of Hands Some children of the animals of the Wildlands are born with more human-like limbs, as Andra begins to encourage them to explore more of the world. These are the first beastfolk. 5420 The Great Dawn Dendezela is formed when the magical darkness covering Nocdezela is destroyed by the Knights of Balance. 5455 The Ice Bridge A large section of the sea suddenly freezes, from the harbor of Macedone to the island of Deathwater and just as far east and west. It was eventually thawed after the appearance of a great dragon.