Remove these ads. Join the Worldbuilders Guild
History of Altûm
Celestial Era
... 1000001 BUE
-
5000000 BUE
Theorized Creation of the Universe
Celestial / Cosmic
Pre-Unification Era
200000 BUE 1 BUE
-
502 BUE
488 BUE
The Exalted Campaign
Expedition
Early Unification Era
0 BUE 504 UE
-
0 BUE
1 /1
Unification of the Commonlands
Political eventMajor civilizations formed various foreign agreements and established an era of unification, creating the Altûman calendar we know today.
-
137 UE
3 /4
The First World Map
Discovery, ExplorationAll continents of Altûm were founded, and a world map was developed soon after. It would go through multiple drafts over the years.
Location
Altûm
Black Powder Era
505 UE 1408 UE
-
505 UE
25 /8
Creation of Black Powder
Scientific achievementThe method for creating black powder was discovered, beginning a new era of firearms, explosives, and artillery.
Location
Althrind -
1134 UE
6 /6
Printing Press Invented
Technological achievement -
1299 UE
News Printing
Cultural eventNewsletters (eventually newspapers) begin common development and distribution.
Era of Innovation
1409 UE and beyond
-
1409 UE
4 /10
Steam Engine Invented
Technological achievement -
1426 UE
17 /12
Electric Power
Scientific achievementThe power of electricity was discovered and harnessed, multiplying the innovative potential of the Altûmans.
-
1448 UE
22 /4
Arcanic Power
Scientific achievementAs a hybrid of magic energy and electricity, Altûm takes another major step into a modern era of ingenuity.
Location
Althrind -
1487 UE
22 /11
Steam Locomotive Invented
Technological achievement -
1566 UE
26 /4
Model-001 Invented
Technological achievementThe invention of the first automobile, a vehicle powered by a gas engine. Almost immediately, alternate fuel sources were considered, including Arcanicity.
Find your way!
Resources
WHO WE ARE
LEGAL
Get the news
Listen to our Podcast
Our Allies
