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History of Golarion

The history of the world we live in. Some events in the distant past are lost to history, and the true facts may never again see the light of day..

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Ancient History

???? to 0

Time before the rise of Aroden and his raising of Absalom from the Oceans floor.

-5293 to -4294

Earthfall
Celestial / Cosmic

The Earthfall is a cataclysmic event brought on when the fabled Starstone fell from the sky and impacted the planet, destroying nearly all life on the planet. What brought about the Earthfall is unknown, but knowledge of the event would be worth its weight in gold.
-4987

The Quest for Sky
Expedition

The Dwarven people united under King Taargick, and emerged onto the surface of the planet for the first time, driving their mortal enemies the Orcs out on the way.
-4202

The Migration from the First World
Expedition

The Gnomes and other races of the First world fled their home to come to Golarion, running from some unknown calamity.
-3923

The first Spawn of Rovagug
Disaster / Destruction

The bars of Rovagugs eternal prison weaken for the first time, and the first Spawn of Rovagug is born.
-632

The Tarrasque spawns
Disaster / Destruction

The Tarrasque, another spawn of Rovagug is born, and cuts a swath of destruction across the planet.

After Absalom's Rise

1 AR and beyond

1 AR

The founding of Absalom
Religious event
1893 AR

Norgorber achieves Godhood
Religious event

Norgorber completes the Trial of the Starstone and is raised as a Deity of thievery and assassination, as well as a keeper of secrets.