The Rage of Fates

Disaster / Destruction

The era that plagued Aesor with death, tragedies and catastrophes.

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The Rage of Fates was the most catastrophic era in Aesor's history, spanning four centuries of unrestrained chaos, upheaval, and ruin that shook the very foundations of the world. Commencing with the harrowing events of the Collapse in 802, this era of calamity saw the widespread devastation that befell the various races, continents, and civilizations across Aesor.  

The Collapse (Year 802)

  The inception of the Rage of Fates began with the Collapse. The rising Gruul Empire, under the rule of the Old One, stood poised for a global invasion, and ready to dominate the surface world. Some scholars posit that the Old One, desperate for dominance, sought out alliances or powers of Vals or some other dark entity to gain even a greater advantage at their invasion attempt. However, this audacious reach for power led to their doom, the Collapse. The Old One died or disappeared with most of the Gruul society turning into ghostly creatures of shadow and flesh, known as the Mystrisen.   The Mystrisen emerged as twisted abominations, born of Gruul descent, yet corrupted and shrouded in shadow. These fiendish creatures embarked on a rampage, consuming the Gruul people and leaving desolation in their wake. For eight long years, the Gruul valiantly fought to stave off annihilation, their final stand taking place within Ovruk Pass, the Last Bastion and their later capital. Despite their heroic resistance, did never defeated the enemy, the Mystrisen inexplicably vanished after the prolonged conflict, leaving only speculation and mystery surrounding their retreat.  

The Sundering (Year 820)

  Eighteen years after the Collapse, the Sundering struck the Volkran people and forever altered the landscape and people of Vahalzaar. The great continent was rent asunder by the flaming wrath of the awakening Zhor Mountain (Volcano). This Sundering splintered not just the land but also the Volkran race, dividing them into two distinct subraces—Volkran'dir and Volkran'dur.   The Volkran'dir, more akin to the original Volkran lineage, retained some of their heritage amidst the devastation. In contrast, the Volkran'dur were consumed by the fiery turmoil of Zhor Volcano's eruption by their own will. Instead of quelling the flames, they propagated it. This tragic event irrevocably split the Volkran race, leading to the enduring divide between the subsequent Realm of Zhor and the Clans of Vahalzaar. Despite their shared lineage, peace between these kinfolk has remained a taboo in the aftermath of this devastating tragedy.  

Dragonfall (Year 833)

  The peace that enveloped the ancient Dragons for centuries was abruptly shattered in the Year 833, marking the grim onset of the catastrophic event known as Dragonfall. A once-isolated enclave, Aepollum, became a witness to the upheaval that forever shifted the fate of Aesor. Dragons, whose existence embodied the spiritual legacy of Kyro and Arizen, were allegedly struck by the same battle inside and caused them to plummet from the skies.   Countless dragons lay lifeless, while others, upon their awakening, found themselves transfigured into primal, instinct-driven beasts known as Dracary. These majestic beings, once the idols of wisdom and grace, now struggled within, their very cores wracked by an encroaching battle and corruption. The essence of these legendary creatures was torn between their inherited legacies, as the battle raged within their souls.   Amidst this tragic transformation, only a meager few emerged untouched. Some Dragons transcended their fate, transforming into either a corrupted, shadow-infused Aria or a powerful Paragon, with the Paragons numbers the lowest of the three.  

Ephyr's Tragedy (Year 835)

  Following the catastrophic upheaval of Dragonfall, the Year 835 bore witness to another calamity that befell the grand city of Ephyr. An explosion, veiled in silent marcritic energy, ripped through the heart of the Mezataan Jungles, annihilating Ephyr and most of the jungles in an instant. The devastating blast left in its wake a ruinous aftermath, reducing once-thriving cities to rubble and shattering the harmony of the Mezataan.   Mystery shrouded the origins of this cataclysmic event, with speculative accusations aimed at the Keepers or the last Overlord Alhym and his contentious experiments. Regardless of the cause, the grandeur of Ephyr was irrevocably obliterated. In the wake of this tragedy, the Keepers seized control of the Council of Ephyr. They established a new regime, enacting stringent policies that imposed strict regulations on marcritic usage and experimentation. The inner sanctum of Ephyr was sealed off, granting access only to those deemed worthy by the Keepers, who sought to protect their interests and amassed knowledge within its boundaries.  

The Abbey of the Óhin (Year 840)

  Among the tragical events of the Rage of Fates, a beacon of hope emerged in the form of the Abbey of the Óhin. Founded in the Year 840, the Abbey arose amidst the chaos to confront the burgeoning Aria threat and steer the fractured nations towards a shared objective—to establish the Kingdom of the Prophecy.   Embracing a noble cause, the Abbey aimed to unite warring factions, fostering collaboration towards a common goal. Their mission extended to pacifying the Dracary and extending aid to the Paragons of Aepollum. In the shadow of disaster and despair, the Abbey stood as the last bastion of hope, and a glimmer of optimism amidst the era of the Rage of Fates.  

Untold Stories

  Apart from the known and wide-spread tragedies that plagued Aesor, the thousands of regional, economical and other types of catastrophes that struck the world have been forgotten about, but never completely healed. Stories about Alarian bankruptcy and numerous bloody civil wars, the horrors of Lethassan beasts and monsters killing thousands and even millions of Nepheli, decades long famine in Vahalzaar, or the Levrai’x, the first united Levrain attempt at destroying the Magistrate of Aztheon.   These types of stories are many and most have been forgotten about, some because of a government’s direct intervention, some only to ease the lasting suffering of their aftermath. However, one thing is common in all, they all created the nightmare era of all Aesorians, the four centuries long torture that destroyed civilizations, torn apart societies and took countless lives, the era known as the Rage of Fates.