The Creation of Naneth. The beginning of all life. The Eres, Eldath and Silvanus create Naneth upon the mortal plane. Other Eres add to Naneth's initial creation with creations of of their own. This leads to the total completion of the natural world, and the birth of the Eldar (Elves).
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General Timeline of Events on Naneth
Beginning with the Age of Creation, this is a timeline of general events that have occurred since the Age of Creation. More more specific history of each region, visit the country articles.
Age of Creation
The 1st Age of Naneth. Time was not recorded during this time. None truly know how long this era lasted.
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0 AoC
Creation
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AoC
The Betrayal
Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul; Eres that hadn't been permissed to create upon Naneth grow angry and resentful. In secret, they begin to create dark creatures, full of their own evil and malice, and let them loose upon the world. In their greatest act of hate, the three take a portion of the Eldar and corrupt them into their own sick creation; the Orc. When this betrayal was discovered by the other Eres, it lead to a full out conflict between the gods.
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AoC
War of the Eres
Upon seeing that conflict was inevitable, Bane, Bhaal and Myrkul struck first, ambushing and mortally wounding Armok, and the outright murder of Rainbow Crow. This pushed all the remaining Eres into conflict. In Naneth's darkest hour, the Eres named Torm rose to the challenge, defeating Bane in combat, and with the help of Silvanus, banished Bane, Bhaal and Myrkul to the Underblaze. For his deeds in battle, Torm was given the chance to make his mark upon Naneth. Torm chose to create life, leading to the birth of Men.
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AoC
Departure of the Gods
Upon the defeat of The Dead Three and their subsequent banishment, the other Eres decided that Naneth would be more likely to thrive without further interference on their behalf. With that most of the Eres withdrew from the world, leaving for or creating other planes of existence to live upon. Eldath and Silvanus retreated to the Feywild, while others such as Kelemvor became the stewards of The Void. Some of the Eres disagreed with this decision, deciding to remain on Naneth, albeit in much less powerful capacity, shades of their former selves. With this, the Age of Creation ended, and gave birth to the Age of Fire.
Age of Fire
AoF 1 - 810
With the creation of Men and departure of the gods, the 2nd Age on Naneth began. This was an era of chaos and violence. Events in this age are grouped together over large spans of time, as most specific history was lost after the Age of Mists.
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AoF 1 - 345
Civilization Begins
The newly created race of humans settles in the northeast region of Naneth. Aramoor, the first human city is founded on the western coast of the area, becoming the largest hub of civilization in the region. Humans discover the race of Dwarves living in the large mountains range to the east; The Teeth. A prosperous partnership begins between the two races, and leads to the settlement of several smaller towns and villages, making northeast Naneth quite a hub of activity.
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AoF 346 - 530
The Great Calamity; Tiamat
Having fully colonized the northeast region of Naneth, humans and dwarves have been living peacefully. Even managing to complete trade with the elves, a race that has kept to themselves, in smaller communities deep in the wild. This all changed when Tiamat, Queen of Dragons and The Great Calamity, notices that great strides these races have made, and decides to impose her will upon them. An early creation of the Dead Three, Tiamat harbors all the malice and hate of her former masters. Tiamat sends scores of dragon, wyrms, and other serpents to the northeast region of Naneth, to begin subjugating these other races. Caught off guard, the alliance of humans and dwarves falls easily, the region becoming slaves to Tiamat's growing empire.
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AoF 531 - 560
Pushback of Humans
Humans have continue to grow in number and flourish, even under the tyrannical rule of Tiamat and her armies of darkness. Push back against her rule begins in small isolated groups of rebellion. Dwarves that have long since retreated back inside the mountains, begin to emerge once more, intrigued by the growing strength of humans. Elvenkind takes notice as well, and the three races begin supporting one another in secret, away from Tiamat's gaze.
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AoF 561 - 699
The War of Fire
War begins on Naneth once again, as humans, dwarves and elves band together against Tiamat and her dark armies of monsters and orc. Aramoor is freed from Tiamat's grasp and her minions are pushed back towards the southeast region. Open war on Naneth begins; the War of Fire.
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AoF 700 -780
War of Fire; The Tide Turns
The war has raged for over 100 years, with the free races of Naneth slowly losing. Tiamat's dark magic and seemingly undying forces are becoming too much to overcome. The northeast region is overrun with orc and monsters, only Aramoor remains free. The remaining forces of humans, elves and dwarves muster their full strength in the city, and ready themselves for years of potential push back against the enemy.
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AoF 781 - 809
The Final Push; War of Fire
After years of holding out against Tiamat's forces, Aramoor is finally abandoned by the remaining humans, dwarves and elves. This is a victory in Tiamat's eyes, but in reality was a coordinated move by The Alliance. A plan is born to make a final push for Tiamat, to end this war once and for all. All remaining forces of good gather in the wilds of the northeast, mustering for a final surprise attack to the south, into the heart of Tiamat's power.
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AoF 810
The Battle for Orphan Peak
The final battle begins. The Alliance pushes a final assault into the heart of the Red Wastes; the heart of Tiamat's domain. They are greatly outnumbered, but push forward nonetheless. This battle is merely a distraction, as a company of four heroes make their way to Orphans Peak, the rumored home of Tiamat herself. This battle is a bid to draw out Tiamat's forces, making the journey to Orphans Peak much easier for the heroes. The plan is successful, as the heroes arrive at Orphans Peak and engage Tiamat in combat.
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AoF 811
The Rise of the Mists
The heroes are successful in defeating and banishing Tiamat, but not without great cost. There are almost no survivors of the final battle to distract Tiamat's forces. Regardless, The Alliance was victorious as the dark forces of the world fled after Tiamat's defeat. But Naneth was betrayed once more. One of the heroes present for the battle against Tiamat betrayed his companions and using magic, managed to split open the mountains at Orphans Pea. Deadly mists began to flow out of the peak, soon engrossing the entire region with death. The remaining humans and dwarves fled to the mountains, taking refuge from the mists. The elves returned to the wilds and forests, evoking ancient magic provided by Eldath to protect their lands against the mists. The Mists eventually engrossed the entirety of Naneth, choking out life wherever it reached. It is thought that this mist was actually an agent of an unknown entity, an entity of great power; now known as the Nameless One. So began the long dark of the Age of Mists.
Age of Mists
AoM 1 - 2042
The 3rd Age of Naneth began with the releasing of the Mists. All mortal life on Naneth was threatened.
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AoM 1 - 2042
The Long Dark
The Long Dark spans for over two thousand years. Humans and dwarves cling to life within the mountains of Naneth, while elves survive in their hidden forest kingdoms, protected by the magic of Eldath. This long amount of time in solitude changes the elves into a more isolationist type of society. Most other life on Naneth is choked out, in a bid by the Nameless One to remove all marks of the previous gods. But life would endure, as the mist could not penetrate all faucets of the natural world. The Nameless One had failed, as the mists begin receding in AoM 2042.
Age of Renewal
AoR 1 - 606
With the receding of the Mists, life on Naneth prevailed. This was the beginning of the 4th Age.
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AoR 50
Life Returns; Atmora Established
Life returns to Naneth as the mists recede. The previous life and history of Naneth had become legend to all those that live mortal lives. Humans return to the northeast region of Naneth, and re-establish Aramoor. Humans re-discover the lands to the south; The Red Wastes, and the Quaan Cult; a group of orc and dark creatures bent on raising demons from the Underblaze. Atmora is created as a country in the northeast region around Aramoor, to safeguard borders against this group from the south.
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AoR 101
War with the Quaan Empire
The Quaan Cult grows in size, and establishes the Quaan Empire in the Red Wastes. Atmora begins a small scale war against the Quaan, citing fear that the group wishes to return Naneth to the Age of Fire. Elven explorers from the west and south regions of Naneth the Quaan Empire and Atmora, they make contact with the humans, but decide to stay out of their conflict.
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AoR 233
Atmora Grows; Nall-Ur Discovered
Atmora expands and is a fully established with multiple cities and settlements, explorers begin to set out across the rest of the world. Aramoor is the largest city on Naneth. The mysterious tower of Nall-Ur is discovered, Atmora considers it a sign from Torm, their god, and send priests and holy folk to attempt and decipher Torm’s will.
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AoR 251
The Splitting of Atmora
A large contingent of Atmoran citizens split off from the rest of the country; wishing to flee this ongoing war and the policies of the Atmoran monarchy and become rebels of the crown. The Quaan Empire continues to grow stronger, by successfully raising dark creatures of the Underblaze to fight for them. Atmora grows fearful for the future of their country.
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AoF 268
Astora is Born; Atmora Weakens
Atmoran rebels set sail out across Royal’s Bay, establish the settlement of Vinheim on the other side. The country of Astora is born. The Astorans meet the Dwarves of Marklund and the Elves of the Ironwood Kingdom. They achieve peace with both civilizations. The Atmoran war effort begins to slow, as the loss of a large contingent of citizens combined with the ever growing threat of the Quaan Empire begins to take its toll. The Quaan Empire conducts small raids into Atmora, but no large scale invasions. They are distracted by dark magics within their own kingdom.
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AoR 274
Founding of the Uhara Sanctum
The Uhara Sanctum is founded in Aramoor. It becomes a Paladin guild, following the teachings and directions of Torm. Paladins belonging to this sanctum hunt out and destroy evil wherever it may lay.
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AoR 318
Dwarves join with Astora
The dwarves of Marklund and the Vilmyr Mountains officially join Astora and become citizens of the young country. Astora's borders now exist coast to coast. The Ironwood Kingdom grows ever restless, believing it only a matter of time before the humans turn their gaze towards the Ironwood Forest.
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AoR 325
Discovery of the Spell Forge; Astora Expands
Vinheim has expanded into a very large city and the human population in Astora has increased significantly. The elves of the Ironwood Kingdom grows weary of Vinheim's rapid growth. Wizards from Marklund and Vinheim discover the Spellforge, an ancient site of magic, perhaps left over from the Age of Creation. It is situated nearby the city of Marklund, deep within the caves of the Vilmyr Mountains. Users of the forge find that it's power can gift magical abilities to otherwise mundane creatures or objects.
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AoR 331
Founding of Veth Monra
Due to the discovery of the Spell Forge, wizards in the area have banded together in pursuit of it's knowledge and power. They decide to create a tower of wizardry and center of learning; Veth Monra. It is constructed outside the city of Vinheim, upon the coast of Royal's Bay. It quickly becomes the premier site of magical learning in the region.
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AoR 357
Astora Expands; Tensions Rise
Vinheim's rapid expansion has become too much for the local region's resources to support. Settlers from the city begin founding towns and outposts over the northwest region, expanding the country of Astora greatly. Ironwood Kingdom relations with Astora begin to dwindle. Elves in the region view the rapid expansion of Astora and humankind as a threat to their territory and their very existence.
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AoR 361
Meridian is Born; Emery Sanctum Founded
The warm and tropical lands to the south of Astora officially becomes a country; Meridian. The population is made up of mostly Sun Elf, a kind and caring people. Meridian reaches from the south border of Astora, to the furthest southern coast of Naneth. From the west, it begins at the Dragoon Range, crossing Gullet's Bay, and ending in the east at the Sunrise Jungle. The Emery Sanctum is established in Vinheim. It is another Paladin guild, with ties to the Uhara Sanctum in Aramoor.
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AoR 398
Ironwood War Begins; Inquisitors are Established
The Ironwood Kingdom launches a preemptive attack on the city of Vinheim, but underestimate the strength of the human defenders. The attack is unsuccessful, and the Ironwood War begins. For the first time in it's 130 years of existence, Astora has been drawn into a conflict. Meridian has blossomed into a beautiful and rich country. It's position, situated between several important bodies of water and shipping lanes, has led the country to becoming a hub of trade. The Inquisitors of Torm are established in the Atmoran city of Krysset. This group attempts to decipher and enforce the teachings of Torm that arrive from Nall-Ur.
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AoR 408
The Battle of Marklund; Spell Forge is Lost
The Ironwood Kingdom launches an assault on the dwarvish city of Marklund, seeking control of the Spell Forge. During the subsequent battle within the Vilmyr Mountains, the entrance to the Spell Forge, Wave Echo Cave, is destroyed during the fighting. The location of the Spell Forge is lost to the mountains.
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AoR 423
Ironwood and Quaan Wars Continue
In Astora, the Ironwood War is fought to a stand still. The Ironwood Kingdom cannot contend with the overwhelming number of human troops, while the humans and dwarves of Astora cannot seem to gain a foothold into the Ironwood Forest. Rested and renewed, Atmora begins a renewed war effort against the Quaan Empire. With the aid of Paladins from the Uhara Sanctum, Atmora begins to conduct operations into Quaan territory.
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AoR 425
Rumors of Purges Within Atmora
Rumors of non-human purging surfaces in Atmora. Elves and dwarves native to the area begin to fear for their lives. No one is sure of the truth.
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AoR 436
War Continues; Chult joins Meridian
Astora is now fully in control of the Ironwood War, gaining new footholds into the Ironwood Forest as the number of elves dwindle. The Ironwood Kingdom adopts a new style of warfare. Guerrilla tactics that see them ambushing Astoran patrols or attacking neutral caravans and civilians on the roads of Astora. The Isle of Chult officially becomes part of Meridian. The city of Nyanzaru becomes a diverse and cultured center of trade on Naneth.
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AoR 448
Operation Torchwood; Collapse of Arad-Ang
Astora launches Operation Torchwood, a war effort that sees Astoran forces invading and burning the Ironwood Forest as needed. This push brings Astoran forces to Arad-Ang, the Ironwood Capital. The city is razed to ruin. The Ironwood War ends, 50 bloody years after it began. Atmora calls on Meridian to join the war against the Quaan Empire. Meridian declines.
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AoR 452
Elves Join Astora, Meridian
Astora officially absorbs the lands of the Ironwood Kingdom, becoming the largest country on Naneth. The remaining elves of the Ironwood become equal citizens within Astora, although some flee to Meridian as an alternative. A small outlying base of Ironwood military and fanatics refuses the offer to join Astora. Fears of an in-country insurgency are realized.
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AoR 455
Rise of The Remnants
The remaining Ironwood loyalists form a group named the Remnants, a group dedicated to the killing of Astoran Military, and the general disruption of Astoran life. They are labelled freedom fighters to some, terrorists to others.
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AoR 550
Naneth Continues
Astora has become the largest and most powerful country on Naneth. Vinheim is the largest city in the world. Atmora celebrates it 550th anniversary of it's founding. They have been at war with the Quaan Empire for 449 of those years. Meridian has flourished as a tropical southern paradise. But all is not well under the surface, as the region has become a hotbed for smuggling and raiding.
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AoR 584
Cragmaw Established; Quaan Incursions
Cragmaw is established on Meridian's eastern coast under the shadow of the Dragoon Range. It is a city of criminals and pirates, who no longer recognize Meridian rule in the area. Cragmaw become a scourge on Gullet's Bay, harassing commercial and civilian vessels alike. It also begins terrorizing the southern border of Astora. The crossing to Nyanzaru also becomes more treacherous. The Quann Empire begins to harvest resources from the Sunrise Jungle to feed their war machines and the dark pits of Zahovaar. Incursions into Meridian are no longer unheard of.
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AoR 597
Dark Creatures in Atmora
Mysterious sightings of dark creatures begin to surface in Atmora. Where they have originated from is unknown. The Uhara Sanctum begins to investigate this. Most assume it is the work of the Quaan Empire.
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AoR 599
Spell Forge Re-Discovered
Wave Echo Cave and the location of the Spell Forge is uncovered by a dwarven mining company in Marklund. After a small skirmish with Remnant forces, the Spell Forge falls back under Astoran control. Wizards of Veth Monra flock back to the area to study it's secrets.
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AoR 601
Chult Splits from Meridian
Chult overthrows Meridian rule on the island, citing the increased threat from raiders and pirates and Meridian's inability to police them as the reason. Merchant Princes rise to take over the island, making Chult the newest sovereign nation on Naneth. Tales and rumors of an undiscovered valley within The Teeth mountain range begin circulating in Atmora. The Uhara Sanctum and Krysset Inquisition counts these accusations as false.
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AoR 606
The Plague; Dragons Rising
A new sickness or plague has spread across Naneth, sending thousands to healing temples. Veth Monra and the Emery Sanctum in Astora lead the research into stopping this sickness. Dragons have begun to surface to populated areas of Astora, with one even attacking the farming settlement of Greenest. Usually rare and solitary creatures, this new development in their behavior concerns the scholars of Astora.