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History of the Malgian Empire

Ancient Era

1040 2039

  • 1040

    2040


    Ancient Era Developments
    Technological achievement

    The early ancient era saw the development of agriculture. The mid-ancient era brought pottery, animal husbandry, archery and mining. The late ancient era introduced sailing, calendars, writing, the wheel, masonry, and bronze working.

  • 1040


    Founding of Kachmorah
    Founding

    The capital city of Kachmorah is founded.

  • 1200


    Founding of Barrath
    Founding

    The city of Barrath is founded.

Classical Era

2040 3839

  • 2040

    3840


    Classical Era Developments
    Technological achievement

    In the first half of the classical era, the Malgians developed optics, mathematics, and new methods for construction. The second half of the classical era brought about philosophy, drama and poetry, currency, advancements in engineering, and iron working.

  • 2040


    Start of the Classical Era
    Era beginning/end

    The Malgian Empire enters their Classical Era.

  • 2360


    The Stones of Rygarn
    Construction beginning/end

    The Malgian construct a world wonder known as the Stones of Rygarn

  • 2360


    Desert Folklore
    Religious event

    Earliest known records of faith in the form of desert folklore.

  • 2400


    Founding of Fessime
    Founding

    The coastal city of Fessime founded, preventing the Empire from being completely land-locked.

  • 2560


    War decalred on Moricanna
    Military action

    The Malgians declared war on the Human Empire of Moricanna

  • 2640


    Friendship with Nessia
    Diplomatic action

    The Malgians publicly declare a friendly relationship with the Gnome Empire of Nessia.

  • 2720


    War Declared with Irmosa
    Military action

    The Malgians declare war on the Human Empire of Irmosa, expanding their conflict with all Humans.

  • 2800


    Founding of (TBD Religion)
    Religious event

    Earliest records indicating the founding of an organized religion. The capital city of Kachmorah becomes a Holy City.

  • 3480


    Peace made with Moricanna
    Diplomatic action

    The Malgians make peace with the Human Empire of Moricanna and publicly declare a friendly relationship.

  • 3600


    Peace made with Irmosa
    Diplomatic action

    The Malgians make peace with the Human Empire of Irmosa.

  • 3750


    The Parnon Temple
    Construction beginning/end

    The Malgians complete the construction of a world wonder, the Parnon Temple.

Medieval Era

3840 4899

  • 3840


    Start of the Medieval Era
    Era beginning/end

    The Malgians enter their Medieval Era.

  • 3840

    4900


    Medieval Era Developments
    Technological achievement

    The first half of the medieval era brought about theology, more guilds, and the advent of metal casting. In the latter half of the era saw advancements in physics and the development of steel.

  • 4000


    Securing the wilds beyond Kachmorah
    Military action

    Small military forces are stationed within the territory just beyond the northeastern and southwestern borders near Kachmorah.

  • 4125


    The First Mission Trips
    Religious event

    Missionaries are sent out beyond Malgian's borders to evangelize and convert.

  • 4125


    Border Reinforcement
    Military action

    Military forces are positioned along west and southwest borders of Kachmorah and Barrath.

  • 4150


    Wild lands Occupation
    Military action

    Military forces are mobilized to occupy most of the wild lands between the Malgian homeland and the territory of the Elven Tangloveen Empire.

  • 4200


    War Declared on the Tangloveen
    Military action

    War is declared against the Elven Tangloveen Empire. Forces are positioned north, focusing around the closest gap between each nation's borders.

  • 4225


    Advance on Knottom
    Military action

    Malgian forces move to flank Elven city of Knottom.

  • 4250


    Fessime Attacked
    Military action

    Historical military reports document a successful defense against the Tangloveen as they launched an assault on the city Fessime.

  • 4250


    Advance on Knottom
    Military action

    Malgian forces advance on Knottom, surrounding the eastern side, and positioning reinforcements to the north and northeast.

  • 4275


    Assault on Knottom
    Military action

    Malgian forces begin their assault on Knottom from the northeast, successfully defeating an estimated quarter of the city’s defenses.

  • 4275


    The Pillaging of Fessime Farmland
    Disaster / Destruction

    More Tangloveen advance towards the city of Fessime, pillaging surrounding farmlands in the process.

  • 4325


    Assault on Knottom
    Military action

    The assault on Knottom continues, with more than half of the city's defenses defeated.

  • 4325


    Fessime Bombarded
    Disaster / Destruction

    Heavy losses reported as almost half of the city of Fessime is bombarded by Tangloveen forces.

  • 4325


    Friendship with Siapreen
    Diplomatic action

    Malgian leaders publicly declare friendly relations with The Halfling Siapreen Empire.

  • 4350


    Assault on Knottom
    Military action

    Major progress made as forces continue to besiege Knottom. Estimated reports suggest that the city’s defenses were worn down to one sixth of their former glory.

  • 4350


    Fessime Attacked
    Disaster / Destruction

    The city of Fessime continues to endure Tangloveen attacks, and is worn down to one third of its defensive force.

  • 4375


    Fessime Starts to Heal
    Construction beginning/end

    The city of Fessime starts to recover, but is less than half its original strength.

  • 4375


    Peace made with Tangloveen
    Diplomatic action

    Peace talks with Tangloveen prove successful, and respective forces withdraw.

  • 4400


    Threats from the West
    Military action

    As Malgian forces return to their home territories, some Malgian units are sent west across the desert to monitor troops from the Human Irmosa Empire spotted north of Tangloveen’s borders. A second group of units are deployed to scout the open lands north of Fessime.

  • 4400


    Fessime Starts to Heal
    Construction beginning/end

    Fessime has recovered to about half of its former strength.

  • 4425


    Skirmish with the Irmosa
    Military action

    Malgian units report a minor skirmish with Irmosa forces at the western mouth of the desert.

  • 4450


    Irmosa's Advance Through the Desert
    Military action

    Malgian forces make way for the Irmosa as they move further east into the desert.

  • 4475


    Irmosa's Advance Through the Desert
    Military action

    Malgian forces pull back into the desert and move into the forests to the north as the Irmosa advance.

  • 4475


    The Inquisition
    Religious event

    (TBD religious sect) in Kachmorah launch an Inquisition.

  • 4525


    Irmosa's Advance Through the Desert
    Military action

    Malgian troops escort Irmosa troops as they advance north through the desert and into the forest.

  • 4525


    Malgian Mission Trips
    Religious event

    Reports of Malgian missionaries heading into Zillbien and Nessian territories.

  • 4575


    Suppressing the New City of Gen
    Military action

    Malgian forces regrouped and deployed northbound from Kachmorah to aid in suppressing the High Nogg Empire from attempting to build a new city of Gen.

  • 4600


    Advance on the New City of Gen
    Military action

    Malgian forces advance into High Nogg territory and flank the city of Gen.

  • 4700


    The Decoration of Liam the Vanquisher
    Political event

    The great Malgian general Liam the Vanquisher is recognized and decorated.

  • 4725


    Wild Lands Occupation
    Military action

    Malgian forces are redirected to occupy the eastern desert and territories north of Kachmorah.

  • 4800


    Securing Kachmorah
    Military action

    All Malgian forces are called back to reinforce and support Kachmorah.

Renaissance Era

4900 and beyond

  • 4900


    Renaissance Era Developments
    Technological achievement

    Currently, the Malgians are considered to be ranked sixth out of all the active empires in terms of their technological and scientific level. However, as the first nation to enter the Renaissance Era, it is rumored they have succeeded in developing a new technology that could change the very fate of the world.

  • 4900


    Start of the Renaissance Era
    Era beginning/end

    The Malgians begin their Renaissance Era.