The world was birthed from the stardust of the universe, forming around a core of power and strength. Accounts of its creation differ between cultures - further information given by each major religion. All agree it was a long time ago.
World History
A simplistic history of the world, involving major events on continents.
Age of the First Clans
Unspecific
An era of the world that very little is known and in which the world may well have been very different to what it is now. Many religions and scientists attempt to place events in this period with various pieces of loose evidence. There is little evidence to certain events occurring and so many are taken with a pinch of salt. Historians of Quldafjord name it the Age of First Clans to refer to the early civilisations such as the Sjichan that existed.
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The Beginning
Birth of the World
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Early History
Cracking of the Earth
Geological / environmental eventThe earth had formed prior to this, but a major event involving the formation of the crust layers about its core meant that landmasses could form and the seas could fill. During the hardening, areas cracked and the core was able to reach points nearer to the surface. Historians say this was the first formation of the earth's Fostpoints, but they are malleable and flexible in the history of the planet.
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Early History
Birth of the Sjichan
Population Migration / TravelThe Sjichan in their earliest ephemeral forms came from the Fostpoints across the globe. Their life was imbued into the environment that surrounded the Fostpoints.
Age of the Second Clans
0 WF and backward
The Second Clans is a term given by Historians of Quldafjord when civilisations were understood to have existed and been existing but there are no written records and very little historical evidence corroborating events that occurred. Some of these events are verbally passed down through generations, some have physical evidence, but it is difficult to pin point events to particular dates. Historians agree during this time the first few sentient species of Olivia and Eleanor came to form tribes and societies - specifically Orcs, Elves, Lizardmen, Birdfolk, Augurfolk, Dwarves and Gnomes. The history of Humans was often forgotten by Quldafjord due to their rarity in Eleanor.
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-799 OF
The Migration of Elves
Population Migration / TravelThe elves migrated amongst Olivia and Eleanor to the world Fostpoints. They began building settlements in these regions. Some Historians disagree if these were in fact early humans, affected by Fost that then gave them the long lifespans and improved abilities that transitioned them into Elves.
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-199 OF
The Elves are Exiled
Population Migration / TravelDue to an unrecorded betrayal by the elves, the sjichan cast teh elves out of their cities in Eleanor's fostpoints. The cities become abandoned and the fostpoints reclaimed.
Age of the Third Clans
0 TF - 1505TF
Historians of Quldafjord place the Age of the Third Clans beginning with the earliest historical records being made. Early and Ancient written records place this roughly a thousand years in the past, with societies and early kingdoms being formed in this era. In this era, the gnomes of Bul in Eleanor formed the Rhussom Empire that stretched over a large swatches of the eastern lands in Eleanor. Details of this empire are found in stone carvings and early etchings.
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1 TF
Birth of Khenzr, the King of the Written Word
Life, BirthThe marker for the start of the Age of the Third Clans, the birth of Khenzr is considered the best way to order events for Historians in Quldafjord. Known as the 'King of the Written Word' (only in modern days, it was not a term when they were alive), the chieftain Khenzr ensured that every detail of his life was written down. Many details are exaggerated but gives the best base for historical events to be matched to, and very rarely do events diverge strongly from Khenzr's records.
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107 TF
Approximate Founding of Rhussom
FoundingThe city of Rhussom is said to have been founded around this time. There is little evidence on a specific date, but etchings and carvings as well as written documents describe it as occurring around this time.
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355 TF
The War of the Titans
Religious eventAn approximate time given to the event where the Titans were cast from the world by the Titanist saints, thereby claiming the world for the mortals.
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823 TF
2 /8823 TF
11 /8
Siege of Forge d'Or
Military actionThe siege of Forge d'Or is a well documented piece of history that describes the King Jon IV attempting to take control of the Forge d'Or to propel the small Kingdom of Noixbal into strength. The siege was eventually successful and the forge remained under their control for many years until the dwarves revolted.
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968 TF
973 TF
First War in the Knife of the World
Military: WarThe first of the Wars in the Knife of the World. Caused by the Rhussom empire expanding and clans that sided with Rhussom finding issue with those that did not. The war was won by the defending clans.
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1013 TF
1026 TF
Third War in the Knife of the World
Military: WarInitially wage to return the land taken sixty years prior, the third war saw the rotation of many clans from major to minor, and many clans migrated and changed territories with one another. The war lasted so long due to many smaller conflicts that budded from and took longer to reolve.
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1047 TF
Clan Gladtohlab settle Almaz'o
Population Migration / TravelThe once abandoned city of Almaz'o is rediscovered and settled by the clan Gladtohlab, who find the architecture clever in its matching and integration with nature. The study of the architecture leads to other clans mimicking its style in later buildings.
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1054 TF
1065 TF
Second War in the Knife of the World
Military: WarAfter the Rhussom Empire showed cracks, clans that felt that would lose their influence began to try to move into other territories. After various power struggles began, the Knife of the World was split in two again and war was won by the attackers, beginning the act of building fortresses and castles in strategic points.
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1272 TF
1308 TF
Fourth War in the Knife of the World
Military: WarWhat began as a single tyrant in the south of the Knife of the World, became a much larger conflict incorporating almost all the Great Clans of the time. The tyrant eventually died and conflict was won by the defending clans.
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1339 TF
1339 TF
Fifth War in the Knife of the World
Military: WarStyled as the 'War of Madness' or the 'Three-Year War', it was spurned by sudden paranoia at the deaths of some of the Great Clans' chieftains. Infighting brew into disputes and conflict but died off, but did not aid the rising tensions in the south.
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1436 TF
101509 TF
19 /13
Sixth War in the Knife of the World
Military: WarThe Sixth War in the Knife of the World, caused by growing tensions between clans in the north and the south, and differences in opinions of leadership. Almost all clans in the regions ended up involved, and it ended in the Union of Quldafjord, eventually culminating in a win for the north.
Age of the Fourth Clans
1506TF/0RB Onward
Historians in Quldafjord place the start of the Age of the Fourth Clans as when the Union of QUldafjord came into being. The union was heralded as a landmark in history for being such a large and democratic union of orcs. This is the current age, and on where the rise and fall of the Valyean Empire is recorded.
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0 RB
17 /6
Formation of the Union of Quldafjord
Political eventThe initial formation of the Union of Quldafjord was written and signed by nine of the largest clans in Eleanor, established to end the sixth of the Wars in the Knife of the World. This became the founding date and is celebrated throughout Quldajord today.
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161 RB
6 /12164 RB
17 /4
Ketta-Valya Conflict
Military actionValyea declares war on several independent states in Kettel, who then unify in fighting against the Valyeans. Kettel eventually joins the empire after the death of the Kettelese Monarchy, who are rumoured to have been assassinated. The few city governors left bend the knee to Emperor Dafyd I.
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243 RB
28 /5
Birth of Dafyd Malor
Life, BirthThe birth of Dafyd Malor is recorded, the second son of Lord Dafyd Malor of Elmarie. Dafyd eventually becomes a saint and a religion forms from his beliefs and teachings. This year is given as 0DB by Dafydian calendars.
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250 RB
6250 RB
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Cityfolk Revolts/The Stew Pot Revolts
Political eventCityfolk in Quldafjord revolt against the ruling of the Great Clans, their main issues being control of city land, taxation in cities, and lack of representation especially in cities claimed by Great Clans but with no historical association. Many cities follow the same protests and fights break out in the cities. To placate the people, the government and senate of Quldafjord is reorganised with the inclusion of city governors, elected representatives.
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268 RB
1 /7
Marriage of Rouna Beatrix and Dafyd Malor
MarriageThe princess to the realm of Valyea, Rouna Beatrix, is married to Dafyd Malor, with the blessing from King Roja Beatrix.
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269 RB
19 /11
F'yore joins the Valyean Empire
Political eventFifteen lords of F'yore sign the Union of the Lordship of F'yore to enter under Valyean rule. The realm of F'yore officially enters Valyean control.
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271 RB
14 /1271 RB
19 /1
Death of Roja and Kaare Beatrix
Life, DeathA sickness takes hold of Emperor Roja I and his eldest daughter Kaare. It ends in their death days within one another. Beatrix is left as the surviving heir and becomes Empress Rouna I, but most of the people rally behind Dafyd as their ruler instead.
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276 RB
6 /7277 RB
29
Lamérco-Valya Conflict
Military actionEmperor Dafyd I heads the conquest of Lamércian that ends with the royalty of Lamércia submitted to Valyean rule.
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282 RB
5 /7296 RB
2 /7
Campaign of Winter's Heart
Military actionEmperor Dafyd I pushes a campaign into Yule's Heart, forcing the Vintafolk from their homelands and claiming the realms north for the Valyean Empire. The campaign took many years due to the cold.
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306 RB
14 /10
Death of Emperor Dafyd I
Life, DeathThe St Dafyd, also beloved Emperor of the Valyean Empire, dies, leaving no children. Only Empress Rouna Beatrix remains.
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307 RB
27 /2
Marriage of Rouna Beatrix and Oji Mizushi
MarriageThe Empress Rouna marries Lord Oji Mizushi of Ou to keep the empire united.
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307 RB
14 /4307 RB
13 /10
Revolt of the Old Forest
RevolutionThose in the Mercia-Forge alliance conflicted with the armies of Eastern Mercia, sent to assist in the campaigns of F'yore. Diplomatic talks broke as the Mercia-Forge asked for assistance in the North and were rebuffed.
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307 RB
21 /10
Founding of Dymercia
FoundingDymercia achieves a tenuous amount of independence after the Revolt of the Old Forest.
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442 RB
1 /13
The Arrival of the North Wind
Disaster / DestructionA great dragon settles in the Vintaflans, on the mountain Malnik. It begins to erupt destruction onto the southern lands and the Vintafolk see its arrival as a gift from their god.
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455 RB
22 /7
War of Dragon's Nest
Military actionThe dragon North Wind is defeated in a battle costing many soldiers.
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494 RB
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