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Dali'en (dɒli.ɛn)

The planet of Dali'en, where we live.

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Astral Sea
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The Ancient Past

An age before civilization that we do not know much about.

  • A long time before everything else
    The Allquake
    Geological / environmental event

    Depictions and tales of our most ancient times talk about this Allquake. Did it really happen or was it just a tale they passed on? A planet-wide destruction that is hard to even comprehend. Yet some survived, but how? Can you even imagine how much life, how many species we lost?
    — Unknown historian

    Location
    Dali'en
  • Sometime in the ancient past
    Dwarves discover smithing, mining, and making alloys
    Scientific achievement

    Stone and metal was a part of nature for us, just like any plant you can find. All we had to do is learn how to mill these tougher plants correctly.
    — Dwarf historian

    Location
    Caverns of Dwarovar
    Species
    Dwarf
    Additional timelines
  • Sometime in the ancient past
    Discovery of Iron and Steel
    Discovery, Scientific

    I can't believe Dwarves discovered Plate Armor long before they discovered pants. PANTS...!
    — A baffled historian

    Location
    Akar-Hul
    Species
    Dwarf
    Additional timelines
  • Sometime in the ancient past
    Discovery of Dwarvish Beer
    Scientific achievement

    Yep, the Dwarves of course engineered an alcoholic beverage that sated both hunger and thirst. What is with the priorities?! THEY STILL HAD NO PANTS!
    — The same baffled historian

    Location
    Akar-Hul
    Additional timelines
  • Sometime in the ancient past
    Discovery of Gold
    Discovery, Scientific

    Deep under Agohold dali has found something truly beautiful, something that was worth hoarding, something that laid the foundations of our economy.
    — Unknown historian

    Location
    Agohold
    Additional timelines
  • Sometime in the ancient past
    The first sewage system
    Construction beginning/end

    As the population of the Dwarves grew, so did the need for easier access to water, and better smell. For some unbeknownst reason they still didn't think that maybe having pants while building complex sewers where water is splashing all around is also a good idea. I truly do give up with these Dwarves.
    — A defeated historian

    Location
    Caverns of Dwarovar
    Additional timelines

Age of Dwarves

The Age of Dwarves mainly revolved around the golden age of the Dwarves of the Region of Dwarovar.

Age of Exploration

Once the Empire of Dwarovar's golden age ended, the Age of Exploration followed. Many new nations have been born, we started writing down history, and our horizons and knowledge of the world has expanded vastly.

Age of Industry

The first clockwork device - a pocket watch - brought our world into new technological heights. This concept of gears and their intricate functions have gave us a period of rapid growth called the Age of Industry.

  • -1066 AoI

    25 Ütleg
    The first clockwork device is created
    Technological achievement

    The entire Age of Industry is thanks to that one Human who was too lazy to visit one of the Hols to tell the time.
    — An unknown historian
    Location
    Bilta
    Additional timelines
  • -988 AoI

    -311 AoI

    The discovery of Guns and Explosives
    Technological achievement

    If you think the burn in my lungs is bad wait till you find the lungs of the other guy!
    — Unknown goblin
    Location
    Caverns of Dwarovar
    Additional timelines
  • Around -819 AoI
    Adventuring becomes profitable
    Financial Event

    Many have died during their explorations, leaving behind treasures and trinkets that not only appreciated overtime, but also might carry a piece of history with them.
    — Unknown history professor

    Location
    Surface
  • -311 AoI

    -1 AoI

    Discovery of mechanical bodies and replaceable limbs
    Technological achievement

    Before today, losing parts of your body meant that you were possibly no longer able to continue doing what you love. We have ended that, and for the right price you can get any lost part back - and even upgrade them if you do not like your current ones!
    — News of Antaar
    Location
    Caverns of Dwarovar
    Additional timelines

Age of Leviathans

Something happened between the Leviathans, something that gave us their blood - and through it, their Magic could finally be accessed by us.

  • 0 AoL

    24 Cepleg 11:00
    The first Leviathan blood falls
    Metaphysical / Paranormal event

    A clash of the mighty gave us their blood - a nectar of gods.
    — Unknown Leviathan Loyalist
    Location
    Crystal Fields
    Species
    Leviathan
    Additional timelines
  • 5 AoL

    Leviathan Blood pieces are sold as rare gems
    Financial Event

    A piece of history, limited supply, and a nice shine to it - if that's not a recipe to success then stab me in the head.
    — Unknown jeweler

    Location
    Caverns of Dwarovar
    Species
    Leviathan
    Additional timelines
  • 5 AoL

    38 Hőleg
    The first Mage - the discovery of Magic
    Discovery, Scientific

    When I heard that the child of the High Dwarf I was supposed to look after accidentally swallowed a piece of the High Dwarf's most valuable gem - I was mortified. And when I walked in and saw the little Dwarf glowing - I fainted. When the apothecaries woke me up and told me that my negligence caused something incredible to happen - I quit.
    — Unknown
    Location
    Krenhold
    Additional timelines
  • 20 AoL

    1 Nesleg
    The first mage academy is built
    Construction beginning/end

    I guess the funny crystals are a science now.
    — Magic sceptic
    Location
    Mage Academy of Levellian
    Additional timelines
  • 34 AoL

    8 Gomleg
    Magic can be learned - the term Wizard is coined
    Discovery, Scientific

    "Wait, so we could have just learnt it without having to risk dying?" - but then quickly replied the other. "Nah, I'd rather just die than having to learn all THAT. More symbols than families in Rovohold."
    — Unknown Magic academy students
    Location
    Levellian
    Additional timelines
  • 40 AoL

    Birth of a new species - Tieflings
    Civil action

    Don't tell me this is also because of these damn Humans...
    — Unknown
    Location
    Hell's Gate
    Species
    Tiefling
    Additional timelines
  • 42 AoL

    Discovery of Scroll technology
    Discovery, Scientific

    Look, it's either studying it for 20 years or spending some Danar on a scroll. I know my choice for sure...
    — Unknown
    Location
    Sinterié
    Additional timelines
  • 44 AoL

    The first Cleric - Magic gained through faith
    Religious event

    They hear us and care for us. If you listen closely they also share their secrets.
    — Loyalist fanatic
    Location
    Elad-Céet
    Additional timelines
  • 88 AoL

    The first Paladin - Magic gained through devotion
    Discovery, Scientific

    We knew that faith in the Leviathans made us special, but the Black Knight of Göbenfort never belonged to the Loyalists. Her Magic came from within herself, like a demigod that walks the caverns. This brought new views into our Magology that proclaimed Magic gained separate from the Leviathans.
    — Unknown researcher of Elkinhold
    Location
    Göbenfort
    Additional timelines
  • 120 AoL

    The first Warlock - magic gained through patronage
    Discovery, Scientific

    Only a few are charismatic enough to strike a deal with a Devil that benefits both sides.
    — Unknown
    Location
    Barrek
    Additional timelines
  • 150 AoL

    Birth of a new species - Kobolds
    Life, Birth

    Imagine having a small, frail body and thinking you're the biggest lizard in town. That's kobolds.
    — Unknown
    Location
    Dragon's Den
    Species
    Kobold
    Additional timelines
  • 170 AoL

    Birth of a new species - Dragonborn
    Life, Birth

    While Kobolds might have inherited the savagery of the Dragons, the Dragonborn seem to have gotten the intelligent side of them.
    — Unknown researcher
    Location
    Dragon's Den
    Species
    Dragonborn
    Additional timelines
  • 277 AoL

    12 Nesleg
    The Weave, Mana, and advanced magic theory - the discoveries of Rinbó are published
    Scientific achievement

    He knew of things we still don't understand today. Shame he was a Human and couldn't be with us longer.
    — Unknown scientist of Levellian
    Location
    Mage Academy of Levellian
    Additional timelines
  • 286 AoL

    Train technology is born
    Technological achievement

    It's always been slow and dangerous to transport goods between the settlements. With this new technology however we can transport not just goods, but anything and anyone, and there's no Bandit that can stop it in its tracks!
    — Founder of BRV
    Location
    Caverns of Dwarovar
    Additional timelines
  • 319 AoL

    20 Entleg
    A world wonder - The World Pillar is built
    Artistic creation

    When you approach the pillar your veins expand and you feel yourself closer to Magic. This trance truly shows you the beauty of their blood as you rest on the soft pillow of pure magical energy.
    — Royalblood of Fi'vále Ressir Arius- Fúrnén
    Location
    World Pillar
    Additional timelines
  • 372 AoL

    Magitech, the fusion of runes and technology is discovered
    Scientific achievement

    I merely finished what I understood. I'll never forgive fate for taking my master away from us. This is the least I could do to show my respect.
    — Havaer Devilslayer, Explorer of Hell's Gate
    Location
    Nightcastle
    Additional timelines
  • 454 AoL

    Zavell is founded under the Violet Throne - the first non-tiefling settlement of Hell's Gate
    Founding

    Constant cold magic flowing in and through the houses, Zavell is a prime example of the peak of temperature control.
    — Unknown researcher
    Location
    Zavell
    Additional timelines
  • 486 AoL

    The first Forged - the birth of Magic-powered constructs and artificial species
    Scientific achievement

    Using their blood, we create life. Our creations are not as perfect as theirs, but it will suffice.
    — Flirev Bileze, the Father of the Forged, the Grand Artificer
    Location
    Karvar
    Species
    Forged
    Additional timelines
  • 524 AoL

    Discovery of the Ethereal Plane
    Discovery, Exploration

    We have confirmed this plane of Souls theory of Rinbó, and can commune with it through Magic. Now the question remains, how many more planes are there?
    — Court Mage of Fi'vále Royalblood of Manvar's Cove Kerrev Manvar
    Location
    Ethereal Plane
    Additional timelines
  • 608 AoL

    The first portal pair of our world - the portals of Bilta-Senhold
    Scientific achievement

    You think trains are fast? Come, I'll show you something really fast.
    — Guild Leader of BRV
    Location
    Bilta
    Additional timelines

Age of Civilization

The monsters disappeared, the leviathans died, and the age of civilization began. An age when the folk of Dali'en finally stood on top of nature.

Age of Ruanon

The Age of Ruanon mainly revolves around the golden age of Ruanon and the Region of Ruano'rin.

  • 1175 AoR

    The First Gods are born as the Leviathans die
    Celestial / Cosmic

    And the new gods were born and decided that a new age was upon us. An age of whoever they favored. I believe that's me.
    — The Founder of Ruanon
  • 1196 AoR

    A new region discovered - Calm Islands
    Discovery, Exploration

    Location
    Region of Calm Islands
    Additional timelines
  • 1204 AoR

    Discovery of the four Elemental Planes
    Discovery, Exploration

    I've known of them for a long time, I just assumed you all did too [...] I'll share my notes of course.
    — Immortal Member of the Dreamwalkers Council Silassaril Mizzrym, Savior of Wariés, Invisible Hand of the Mizzryms, the Explorer of the Surface speaking to other mages
    Location
    Elemental Planes
  • 1220 AoR

    The World Council regulates its member limit to 13
    Political event

    As more and more land is discovered, and with an evergrowing population - it becomes so much more important to reach a quick solution instead of getting lost in conflicting schedules.
    — Emperor of Ruanon II. Aellevin Erralen, the liberator of éertaillin dali, grace of the towers, unifier of dali
    Location
    World Council Building
  • 1378 AoR

    The discovery of Rune Automation - a more sophisticated form of Spell Automation
    Discovery, Scientific

    Instead of wasting magical ink to write into scrolls, one could create a device that directly reads the runic language of magic and casts the spells. This very thought was the genius behind this breakthrough in automation.
    — Unknown researcher
    Location
    Fi'vále
    Additional timelines
  • 1392 AoR

    Oberon gets widespread recognition as they are accepted into the Church of the New Gods
    Religious event

    Additional timelines
  • 1489 AoR

    Ruanon finishes the Grand Lighthouse - a world wonder
    Construction beginning/end

    Location
    Grand Lighthouse
    Additional timelines
  • 1662 AoR

    The theory of Airship travel is conceptualized in Ruanon
    Discovery, Scientific

    Now the hard part is asking Dali'ra to test it out.
    — A researcher of Ruanon
    Location
    Dali'ra
    Additional timelines
  • 1665 AoR

    Ruanon discloses the existence and properties of Repelgil
    Discovery, Scientific

    They made an entire island float with this?
    — A baffled researcher
     
    Wait yer telling me that I have to rebuild the entire train to use this? But I've worked half me life on the new model! Let me finish it or I quit!
    — A former member of the Beezer Roads & Vehicles guild
    Location
    Region of Calm Islands
    Additional timelines
  • 1691 AoR

    Discovery in magic - Pocket Neglect
    Discovery, Scientific

    They close when neglected. The proof's in my book.
    — Head Professor Zarovil Marovil Zazil Azazil Mozavil, the Great Blue Wizard's comment when asked to talk about his discovery shortly before he teleported out of the conversation
    Location
    Pocket Planes
    Additional timelines
  • 1716 AoR

    Rusmus dies and becomes mist
    Life, Death

    Location
    Dra Desert
    Additional timelines
  • 1730 AoR

    Watchtower's rise - an island lifted, the first floating island
    Discovery, Scientific

    It emerged from the sea, pulled by the Repelgil. They kept feeding it more and more until it reached the height they wanted. Their researchers probably worked years calculating how often and how much Repelgil must be fed so it continues its existence in the skies. I was shaken, just like the ground below me. A single thought raced through my mind - what might Yula think of this bold display?
    — A witness of Watchtower's rise
    Location
    Watchtower
    Additional timelines
  • 1734 AoR

    49 Nesleg
    The Repelgil Disaster - Watchtower's Fall
    Disaster / Destruction

    For a year it stood daunting, unbothered by dali or storm... then it all crumbled. Our mastery of Repelgil is yet to be refined.
    — Unknown researcher
    Location
    Watchtower
    Additional timelines
  • 1746 AoR

    A new deity is born - Awgis, of fire and destruction
    Celestial / Cosmic

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Publication Date
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Last Update Date
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