This is around the time that it is believed, according to Makadelian traditions, when the earth was created.
Cultural Timeline of the Solvranae
A history of the major events of the Solvranae People
Antiquitas
... 3000 AL
The era of guesses and uncertainty, before the written word.
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8000 AL
Creation of the World (Makadelian)
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5000 AL
Creation of the World (Solvranae)
Religious eventThis is around the time that it is believed, according to Solvranae traditions, when the earth was created.
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4500 AL
Pre-Solvranae Cultures develop
Cultural eventThis is around the time that anthropologists believe that the cultures that specifically predate the Solvranae developed in Solvranum.
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3900 AL
Oldest known city on Solvranum
Construction beginning/endThe oldest known city found in Solvranum, called Poli ton Archaeon by Makadelian archaeologists, was believed to have been founded at this time. Located north of the Platoul Regentului in southern Sovrano.
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3200 AL
Early Solvranae Culture Develops
Cultural eventThe first semblance of Solvranae culture has fully manifested itself in Solvranum at about this time.
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3050 AL
Early Solvranae states settle
Political eventEarly Solvranae people begin to develop early states at about this time, usually simple monarchies and oligarchies.
Aera Ante Invictum
2999 AL 1124 AL
The Era Before the Empire. Toil brings prosperity.
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2700 AL
Regnum Arcordis founded
FoundingThe Regnum Arcordis, located in central Solvranum, is believed to have been founded around this time. One of the largest kingdoms of the pre-empire period, which would eventually evolve into the Invictum.
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2300 AL
Earliest instance of a Sun-Cult in Solvranum
Religious eventWhile sun worship is not uncommon among the people of Heliazomai, this is the first instance of the worship of a sun god said to walk among the people, which would eventually evolve into the cult of Sol Invictus that dominated the empire.
Aera Invictum
1123 AL 0 AL
The Era of the Empire. Glory to Sol.
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1123 AL
Founding of the Sanctum Invictum Solvranum
Celestial / CosmicThe Empire of Solvranum is created by the proclamation of Claudius Concordis, who henceforth is known as Invictor Radiantis. Starting territory of the empire is about 1.2 million sq Kilometers in south-central Solvranum.
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1115 AL
Consolidation of Southern Solvranum.
Military actionThe conquest of the southern territories of Solvranum. The area of the Invictum is now approximately 3 million sq kilometers.
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1095 AL
Conquest of the West
Military actionThe Invictum pushes to control the western coast of Solvranum in a successful 20 year military campaign. The area of the Invictum is now approximately 11 million sq kilometers.
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1085 AL
Conquest of the East
Military actionAs the Invictum finishes up conquering the western coast, a fifteen-year campaign to control the eastern mainland regions of Solvranum begins. The area of the Invictum is approximately 19 million sq kilometers.
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1080 AL
Breaking the Northern Frontier
Military actionThe Invictum cleans up the northern region of Solvranum, officially brining all people of the mainland into the fold. The area of the Invictum is approximately 23 million sq kilometers.
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860 AL
First Contact
Discovery, ExplorationA fishing boat from Makadelos washes up on the southern coast of Solvranum. While the owner of the boat was dead by the time it was discovered, the design of this ship would eventually be imitated to create the first ships of the Solvranae Navy.
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830 AL
Founding of the Solvranae Navy
Discovery, ScientificBased on the design of a Makadelian fishing boat, the Solvranae created their first ships to expand their empire further.
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800 AL
Invasion of Solvranum Minor
Military actionWhile long known of by the Solvranae, the continent of Solvranum Minor long sat out of reach thanks to the sea. With a new navy of nearly 500 Biremes, an army was able to be sent to conquer Solvranum Minor. The area of the Invictum is approximately 28 million sq kilometers.
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600 AL
Extinction of the Non-Sovranae
Civil actionThanks to cultural assimilation, conquest, and genocide, it is believed that about this time, the last non-Solvranae culture found on either Sovlranum Major or Solvranum Minor was considered extinct. While there is still regional variety within the culture, there is no longer any outside influence on the continents.
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430 AL
The founding of Colonia Ultramarina
FoundingAs several Solvranae cities had been founded on Makadelos, it wasn't until now that the colonial administration of Colonia Ultramarina was founded in order to rule and protect the colonial holdings of the Invictum. The area of the Invictum is approximately 34 million sq kilometers and is the empire's greatest extent.
Saeculum Ignis et Aquae
1 AC 113 AC
The Century of Fire and Water. Veni, Dulcis Mors.
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1 AC
Eruption of Altiora Mons
Disaster / DestructionThe world's largest volcano, Altiora Mons, erupts and triggers the Century of Fire and Water. Over the course of the next 113 years, the continent of Solvranum Major will collapse into the sea.
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43 AC
The Demise of Curulum
Disaster / DestructionThe landmass holding the Invictal Capital of Curulum collapses into the approaching sea. Approximately 20 million are killed, including the last official Invictor.
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45 AC
Ultramarina Anarchy
RevolutionWith the colonial military in disarray, opportunistic Makadelians from southern Makadelos raid Ultramarina and in the summer of 45, a widespread revolt leads to the the ousting of the Solvranae from all but the northernmost cities of the colony.
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113 AC
End of the Collapse
Era beginning/endThe end of the Century of Fire and Water, with the continent of Solvranum no longer collapsing into the sea. The landmasses remaining above sea level would maintain their position up until the modern day.
Aera Dolor
114 AC 871 AC
The Era of Sorrows. We must move on.
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125 AC
Founding of the Ligum Macedelium
FoundingThe first post-Ultramarina government on Makadelos since the collapse of the empire, made up of a league of five Sovranae Cities in the far north of Makadelos.
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871 AC
Solvranae Successor Cultures no longer mutually understandable
Cultural eventThe people of Solvranum have been spread thin for centuries, forming their own cultural groups. While they all claim to be the successor to the Solvranae, they can no longer understand each other when they speak, and they recoil at the apostasy of their former countrymen. The reign of the Solvranae has officially come to an end.
Aera Ortus
872 AC 1729 AC
The Sunrise Era. The sun rises, but the Sol is gone.
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947 AC
Foundation of the Kingdom of Gémaris
FoundingThe largest kingdom of the Souvaleur people. Especially notable for being one of the first nations to not claim any continuation with the Invictum, including having a completely separate national religion.
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1683 AC
The Conquest of the Lega Makadelia
Military actionWhile a shell of its former self, the Lega Makadelia managed to maintain control of five cities in Antimara, Makadelos, up until their eventual conquest by Sebastian tou Selas, bringing them into the Makadelian Empire.
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1684 AC
First official Makadelian Envoy
Diplomatic actionWhile war waged on the continent of Makadelos, Basileus Sebastian sent a fleet of twenty ships to numerous ports around the islands of Sovrano, bringing gifts and diplomats to introduce the Makadelian Empire as the legitimate rulers of the continent.
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1728 AC
Founding of Apoikia Kroese
FoundingWhile the Solvranae had a history of colonizing Makadelos, with the establishment of the colony at Kroese, on the southern coast of Platoul Regentului, the tables have officially turned with the Empire of Makadelos beginning its transition into a colonial empire.
Aera Macedelinae
1730 AC and beyond
The Makadelian Era. Some submit, some resist, all bend.
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1730 AC
Foundation of the Summakhia Subranus
FoundingWith six separate colonies established within the confines of the Sovranese Islands, the Empire of Makadelos establishes its own colonial league in order to better administer its newly acquired territories.