The land of Laruna was once paradise without compare. Intently the young gods would listen as the Elder Dreamer spoke of this place that only he could comprehend. Wonder and envy would fill them whenever he spoke of it. He told them tales of the rich fields, wild forests, and beautiful seas. Curiosity flared in these Young Gods when he spoke of the marvelous creatures that called Laruna home. Great beasts lurked in the depths of the oceans. Beautiful fae spun magic like the gods. Mighty dragons ruled the sky.
The Birth Of Laruna
Before all things, there was a single entity - the Elder God. Older than time, it grew weary of the nothingness that was the universe and chose instead to dream. Brilliant colors, life and death, and all manner of wonders sprung to life, pleasing the Elder God. While it dreamed, there was no shortage of majesty or splendor in the universe. When it woke, all that it had created would vanish, returning to the Ether Of it’s mind. The Elder God was displeased with this.
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BA 0000 or The Beginning
The Birth Of The Six
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BH 0089 or The First Age
The Age Of Purity
Era beginning/endThe Land of Laurna’s history began when the young gods secured it safely in the dreamcatcher. For historians, this marks the beginning of the First Age.
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BA 1000 or Titans Age
The Age Of Titans
Era beginning/endThe Young Gods loved Laruna, and so wanted to control it, as is always the case when love turns to desire. They created the Titans, who as their emissaries sought to control the land, but the mighty Dragons would not be ruled. Their feud tore Laruna apart and threatened us all. It was only by the strength and sacrifice of the Garaith that this war would end, so a new Age could come to pass. -Garaith Scholar
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BA 1104 or Death of A Great Dragon
Death Of Harashagan
Life, DeathHarashagan was a kingly dragon who rallied his unruly kin together with a skill and zeal unmatched by any other. Fierce, brave, and proud, Harashagan was idealized by other dragons and universally respected. Valiantly, he fought at the doorstep of a sacred grove and refused to yield to an overwhelming Titan assault.
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BA 1154 or The Great Gathering
The Summit
Gathering / ConferenceCreated for the express purpose of being able to stop the Great War, the Descendants were given both martial prowess and keen minds by the Elder Gods. After a sudden initial military onslaught, Descendant diplomats were sent through both Titan and Dragon lands to find a way to bring about peace rather than further destruction. It was through the children of these terrible warring creatures, the Garaith and the Ashik, that peace would be found. Even though they were created for war, both races saw a need for peace, though each for very different reasons.
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BA 1600 or The Start of Humanity
The Age Of Man
Era beginning/end“I have set upon Laruna a people untouched by Arga’sheel. They will be given protection by the Descendants as well as an education. They will be taught about each of you and your gifts. You will choose a portion of your gift to bestow upon them if they should desire it. Each human will learn the Rite of Fealty and, should they desire of their own free will, may undergo this rite to earn your blessing. In this way, we will let the humans choose whom among you is greatest.”
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AA 01 or Alshara’s Disaster
The Age Of Alshara
Disaster / Destruction“Kingdoms rose, civilizations grew. This time is marked by the eventual rise of the Oathbreaker Alshara. He who would try to break the blood red sky and let the souls of the departed finally return home. Alshara’s cult grew in such strength that he was able to build and defend great pillars designed to steal the Arga’sheel from Laruna and her people. This age would end with a dead Alshara, his cult in shambles, and both the land and its people suffering in the absence of magic.” - from Forenon’s Folly, ancient Descendant text
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AA 52 or Dead Magic
The Age Of The Void
Metaphysical / Paranormal event“The age of the void. During this time, Forenon the Betrayer informed the leaders of the kingdoms that he would find a way to set right his dead master’s wrong. There is a period of suffering, of course, as Laruna deals with the difficulties of having no magic. The age ended when the Betrayer finally announced that he was powerless to truly restore what his master had broken.” -Morrow, Human Sage
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AA 102 or Herald Of Legacy Bearers
The Age Of Legacy
Era beginning/end“Now is an age of wonder. They call it Alshara’s Legacy, and it’s sent our world into chaos. Power, true power, is now in our hands. Anything is possible, as anyone can be born with this Legacy. Merchant or peasant, king or slave, anyone can change our world and we need them to, as this Legacy is not ours alone. All manner of beast have been corrupted by it, giving rise to Kreesh—devastating devils saturated with god-magic. Forget the old kingdoms of men and the judgments of the Descendants. Let the ancient feud of Ashik and Garaith be put to rest. Leave the stain of our people’s past stay in the darkness where it belongs. Now is the age of Legacy, and we must save ourselves from this crisis. Nothing else matters.”
- Mesmolut Preacher
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AA 254 or The Present
Laruna Today
Era beginning/endIn current times, Laruna is a world of conflict. After a harsh period without magic, people initially rejoiced the arrival of Legacy. They believed Laruna was being saved as the mortal races could once again stand on their own two feet against the many dangers their world had to offer. They quickly began turning their stockpiled arms and military strength against their old rivals. Conflicts that had been forgotten during the age of the void immediately flared up. Old hatreds sprung back to life.