Modern Recorded History

Elven peoples begin to gather and conglomerate in the location of present day Morvashara, establishing the city and unifying the elves under the banner of the Kingdom of Eyishara.

Through various diplomatic meetings and gatherings, the city-states of Torinswell, Cherton, Stadeler, Jaylesh, and Juham agree to the formation of a centralized government and combination of all resources and cultures. This event marks the beginning of the Country of Achaea and preludes the eventual formation of the Achaean Alliance.

Elven magicians and scientists find methods of harnessing and storing magical energy to power their society.

Dwarves in the Iron Helms create the first firearms.

From the two gateways that formed in Kearrock Forest, two large enemy battlegroups were created. One was dispatched to the east and began laying siege to dwarven settlements at the base of the mountain range, while the other was sent south to destroy the Achaean settlements existing in the region. Proper recon from dwarven forces gave dwarven settlements the time they needed to dig in and fortify, but the human villages were not so fortunate. A tide of death swept through the north, snuffing out every village in its path. Those who survived made their way to the fledgling Achaean city of Mayfax, where the Achaean military garrison was stationed. As the enemy force approached the city, five individuals stood at the front of the lines and rallied the garrison and the inhabitants of the city. Alyndra, Sovris, Kairo, Hadred, and Julius stood together against insurmountable odds, and with the assistance of those they had rallied, the enemy force had been repelled. Achaean reinforcements arrived within a week, and the heroic Justicars of Thentauril were formed as they set out to push those who invaded Caphollia back through the gateways they came from.

The gateway on Tethmos appeared on it's eastern coast, and due to the tribal and rural nature of the Leonin, initial casualties were limited. The soldiers of the gateway found little resistance from the scattered tribes, and quickly established a foothold on the island. With news of the invaders spreading between tribes and to the centralized government, warriors were gathered and armies were raised to stand against their enemy. Hardened veterans and sturdy warriors formed a defensive line across the dry grasslands of Tethmos, and little ground was lost as the line held. Taking back lost territory was found to be nearly impossible, as the plains were destroyed and burned, leaving a scorched earth behind with no resources for the Leonin to utilize. Every inch they lost was one they could not get back, and the resolve of the feline soldiers was hardened under the threat of total annihilation. Over half a year passed before the invaders turned their sights on new targets, and the large majority of the force was sent overseas to the mainland. Those who were left behind continued to press and hold the Leonin, effectively cutting them off from any chance of reinforcements or supplies.

As the armies that had invaded the Unified Loxodon Tribes finished regrouping and gathering strength in the ruined cities they had previously destroyed, the Achaeans were moving forces westward in order to deal with the rumored threats that were appearing across the region. The Achaeans bolstered the defenses of the city of Fulcrow, the first Achaean colony in the west, and were continuing to move troops into the city. Arriving on the 18th of December, the dark armies approached the city of Fulcrow and engaged the Achaean troops stationed in local villages. Fighting erupted all across the countryside as Achaea defended their territory, but overwhelming numbers slowly pushed them back to the walled city. A three month siege continued, with the majority of the city being destroyed by fires and siege equipment. By the final weeks of the siege, the entire population of the city was made up of soldiers, and all civilians had either evacuated or been killed. Knowing the city was lost, a battalion of Achaean troops mounted a desperate assault on enemy forces as to delay them long enough for a full retreat for remaining human forces in the city. By the end of the months long battle the region was decimated and the city was lost, and humanity was forced to pull back to lick their wounds as they prepared for the enemy's march across the Carjol Desert.

Distrust of dragons grew to high levels in Achaean territories from the participation of dragons in the great war. Many people lost love ones, land, animals, and their livelihoods from the destruction wrought by dragons, and many did not distinguish the difference between metallic and chromatic dragons. Incidents involving metallic dragons who would eat a farmer's animal or trample crop fields became more common as the number of young and inexperienced dragons began to increase due to dragon repopulation efforts. Responding to the demands of the people, King Xyphar of Achaea enacted a ban on dragons in Achaean territories, and threatened violent removal of dragons who refused to leave. Not wanting to hurt the humanoids they had worked to protect, the dragons retreated from Achaean lands or hid themselves well, utilizing their ability to shapeshift to integrate into human settlements. Many fled to the west and north, where the less populated lands would be better suited to raising young.

Following the passing of several Arcadian exclusion laws and taxes solely for Arcadian citizens, King Vialus of Arcadia leads a brief and successful rebellion that brings about the separation of the Achaean Alliance and Arcadian Imperium. Casualties: 3,000

Tensions arising between Arcadia and Achaea over territory concerns come to a head as King Xyphar abandons negotiations and threatens Arcadia. Suggesting renewed talks, Achaean leadership invites Arcadian diplomats to the city of Milar to apologize and continue peaceful negotiation. As the diplomats from Arcadia arrive, Achaean armies make a surprise attack on the Arcadian city of Polos, catching the Arcadians off-guard. The city quickly falls to the overwhelming assault, and Achaean armies march north to siege the city of Imperiaste before Arcadian forces can organize. Eyishara and the Iron helms have condemned the actions of Achaea, and trade restrictions have been placed on the increasingly aggressive nation. The most recent event of the war has been the attack on Imperiaste, which is currently under siege as Achaean forces build siege equipment and await reinforcements from the south.