"Beyond our borders I see chaos. Races unclear in their purpose, cruel kings driving their desperate people to ruin, magic users corrupting those around them. We as Immortals have a duty and obligation to put an end to this and bring peace and stability to the world." -Sullia
History of Kalin
The timeline of the continent of Kalin
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?? - 0 1A
The Pre-Torva'Ir and Wars of the Undying Empire
Era beginning/end -
0 1A
The Age of Immortals (First Age) Begins
Era beginning/end"The Chaos is ended. Now we Torva shall guide and instruct the younger races towards a better tomorrow. The Age of Immortals begins" -Sullia
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0 1A - 800 1A
The Formation of the Torva'Ir and the Building of the Immortal Cities
Founding"Upon this spot I hereby declare a new beginning for all races in this land. The Torva shall guide the younger races in the building of a kingdom that stretches from sea to sea, and we shall work towards the betterment of all under its domain." -Sullia
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800 1A - 1633 1A
The Golden Age of Sullia and Contact With The Ancient Dwarves
Diplomatic action"Those who under my rule must be safe and thriving. They must be able to pass from one end of the Empire to the other without molestation or disruption. Trade and Cultural exchange should be constant and easy, both for Immortals and the Younger peoples." - Sullia
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1634 1A - 1657 1A
The Great War and the Death of Sullia
Military action"If I cannot stand for my Empire in its darkest days then I am no Empress. If it means my death so be it, but I shall stand." - Sullia, a few days before her death.
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1657 1A - 1674 1A
Aftermath of the Great War, The Tyranny of Abberon, and The Dragon War
Cultural event"Sullia was the grandest of us, and ruled with the lightest touch. But Sullia is dead, and I am Emperor." -Abberon the Mage
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1675 1A - 1679 1A
Assassination of Abberon and Initial Rule of Corai
Political event -
1680 1A - 1712 1A
The War of Plain and Mountain and the Following Interregnum
Military action"As long as I am King and Emperor of the Elves we shall know war, and I shall drive Dwarven-Kind from this land for the betrayal and cowardice displayed by your race.” - Corai
"No King Rules Forever" -Fimud Firestone -
1713 1A - 2006 1A
Rise, Reign, and Ascension of the Grey King.
Political event"I will not abide this weakness further, the Torva'Ir shall be great once more." -Morlin
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2006 1A - 2012 1A
Rise and Tyranny of Corlin
Political event"Am I not owed what my father built? Am I not the scion of The Grey King? Am I not worthy?" - Corlin
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2013 1A - 2077 1A
War of the Torva
Military action -
2078 1A - 2095 1A
The Fall of the Torva and the End of the First Age.
Era beginning/end“We are witnessing the changing of an era. The splendor and dignity of Elven kind gives way to that of the mortal races, and the Age of Immortals comes to its inevitable conclusion. While we are by no means gone, our influence on our world can only wane. Our once proud Immortal Cities have fallen, and so has our race. The Age of Immortals has ended, so begins the Age of the Fallen Cities." -Xune
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0 - 354 2A
The Unexpected Calm, the Introduction of Technomancy, and the End of Peace
Discovery, Scientific -
355 - 387 2A
Emergence of the Dark Drow and Dwarves, and the Plague of Virnos
Plague / Epidemic"The signs include bleeding from the eyes, blood tainted urine, and weeping pustules. I advise treatment by a paladin, cleric, or priest if possible. In the regular case where there is no holy healer available, the disease may run its course in 1-2 weeks, especially in those of strong constitution. If bloody coughing is observed, the patient is doomed and should be expected to expire in 2-5 days." - Virnosian Doctors Notice
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389 - 444 2A
Chaos in the Torva'Ne, Wrath of the Elementals, and the Legend of the Undead Dragon
Disaster / Destruction"What, exactly, is so great about the knife ears forest to be worth marching an army into it? I don't get it." -Atresan Merchant Tulvan Cam
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468 - 559 2A
The Rise of Embrel and Virnos, The Guild Compact, and the Beginning of the Green Dragon War
Founding"We shall not suffer these overgrown lizards to insult us like this. We shall drive them into the sea, where they will either leave our rightful home, or they shall perish." - Shogai Odan Nobun
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574 – 593 2A
The Rise of Tharrisia and Fall of Singlar
Military action -
599 – 640 2A
The Balmoth Crusades and the War of the Frozen Crown
Religious event"The Northman may be strong and bestial, but we should pity them! They need the Light of the Mantle brought to their homes, to their doors, to their families. They need to see the Light of goodness or the light of the purifying flame. Join me brothers and sisters, and we shall show the savages that our desire for peace is equally tempered with a drive for divine justice!" - Rohila Dahroe
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647 – 652 2A
The First Virnosian War
Military action"Summon the Guilds. If Virnos wants a war, they shall find that our will and piles of gold will equal their thirst for conquest." - Primor Uval Jivalan
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655 2A
The Assemblage of Mages
Founding"We are hereby resolved with this gathering, that the education and proliferation of magical knowledge and understanding shall be communal and not restricted by race or financial status, nor shall the driving force of education be profit or power. All who wish to learn may be given the opportunity to try, and all who learn shall share the fruits of their knowledge." - Schola Magus Charter Excerpt.
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660 - 703 3A
The Tharrisian Dark Age and the Winter War
Era beginning/end"We may have driven back this invasion, but Tharrisia is a Wo'Ir (Spreading Storm), and I fear that despite being put on the back foot temporarily, it shall only continue to spread and consume. I can only hope the strength of the Torva'Shal continues to hold." - Military Councilor Lienvira
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709 – 717 2A
The Second Virnosian War
Military action"I'm going to march the army all the way to the Grand Magus' palace and impregnate his ass with my fucking boot. Fuck Virnos." - Alsen Lastimora's now infamous speech to the Prime Lords of Atresa at the beginning of the Second War.
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717 2A
The Aurelian Coup
Political event"They're in the palace? How did they get in the palace? What is happening? Has anyone seen Zel? We need to get to the catacombs." - The last words heard from King Yvor Stellings by servants as the coup was underway. He and the rest of the Stellings family would be cornered on their way to the escape route, and murdered.
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718 - 733 2A
Early 8th Century Expansion Period
Expedition"The weak need the strong to subsume and protect them to have any chance in this world." - Negus Mansur Fa-Ajasa
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740 – 742 2A
The Aurelian Civil War
Military action"My family's blood shall be repaid in kind until I once again sit upon the throne that is rightfully mine." - Zelena Stellings
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741 – 749 2A
The Slaughter of Balmoth and The Paladin Purge
Disaster / Destruction"For nearly 8 years my brothers and sisters were hunted by officials and bounty hunters alike. We were criminals in our own homes, for the crime of trying to serve our gods and people. All based on a lie." - Paladin Alain Thoran
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750 2A
Burning of the Ithali Fleet
Military action"They descended from below the clouds, below where our scouts look, in a way that should not have been possible." - A report from an Ithali Sailor
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751 2A
The Sunless Day
Celestial / Cosmic"The first shot in a war that almost no-one knew we were fighting. Almost every scholar and government took the Sunless Day seriously, dedicating whole colleges and groups of mages to studying it. And yet time would show us we did not take it seriously enough." - Gareth Pancem
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752 2A
The Third Virnosian War
Military action"Virnos means to conquer us. I mean to show them we are not so easily conquered." -Primor Tutiro Cam
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752 2A
The Battle of Lyath'Or, The Battle of the Frozen Temple, and the Fall of the Twister of Forms
Military action -
752 2A - 755 2A
The Virnosian Rebellion
Revolution -
753 2A
The Conference at Olbern
Gathering / Conference -
753 2A
Death of Horace the Songbird
Life, Death -
753 2A
The Balmoth Uprising
Revolution -
754 2A
The Floods of 754 2A
Disaster / Destruction -
755 2A - 756 2A
Year of the Dragon
Military action"Nay not a soul spoke Nor anyone could lack hope When upon that frozen day The Knights of Starmont Stood Before the Dragon Tall." -Song of the Wayfarers (1st Ed)
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756 2A - 758 2A
The Money Flight of Ibrim
Financial Event"If you think I'm gonna let those damn Atresans tax my hard earned coins you have another thing coming!" -An Ibrimese Banker
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759 2A
The Domus Novus Riots
Revolution -
761 2A
The Second Conference at Olbern
Gathering / Conference"My friend died to buy us time to stop whatever this is, I don't intend for us to waste it." - Tarkus
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762 2A
Embrel Withdraws from Forelenium
Political event"We believe the citizens of Forelenium have the right to self determination without Elven oversight" - Torva'Shal Member Galan Dalari
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764 2A - 765 2A
The Rischer Crisis
Revolution -
769 2A - 777 2A
Flashes in the Forest
Metaphysical / Paranormal event -
772 2A
Creation of the Locomotive
Scientific achievement -
776 2A
The Three Eclipses and The Shining Night Sky
Celestial / Cosmic -
777 2A
The Return
Disaster / Destruction"The days to come will be dark, I will not lie. Many will sacrifice their lives in the hours to come. But through that death, through that sacrifice, generations to come will have the chance to born. Our childrens children will know a world saved by our actions here today. The memories of this horror will fade as they grow, and through those sacrifices we make today, one day a generation will grow up in a world free of this suffering. And that my, my brothers and sisters, is worth sacrificing for." - Saint Celadrien
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777 2A
End of the Second Age and the Dawn of the Age of Progress
Era beginning/end“As I stated once, our kind’s, my kind’s, influence on the world could only wane. The Fall of Ithalin and the detachment of Embrel only solidify my assessment. As we leave an era of bickering city-states, we enter one of regrowth, rebirth, and I suspect eventually, advancement. The Age of the Fallen Cities has come to a close, and the Age of Progress begins.” - Xune
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0 - 5 3A
The Mourning
Cultural event"It's victory. I'm just not sure how to come terms with the cost of it." - Panikos Cosmalis
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5 - 7 3A
The Shifting
Metaphysical / Paranormal event"I'm saying that the underlying math has changed. Spells that would've taken me about half a second of consideration and another half a second to calculate now take me triple that time. I feel like I'm backing in f***ing university." - Adsilla
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14 2A
Formation of the Federated Union of Eastern Kalin
Founding"We the People of Atresa, Ibrim, Virnos, and beyond, in order to form a perfect Union, establish this day a Federated Union of Eastern Kalin to better represent and protect the rights and privileges of all its disparate people." - Constitution of the Union
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18 2A
Joakim Lovdahl Declared Har-Konungr
Life, Achievement/ Win"As this Crown of Metal and Bone dons my head, do I declare my right to rule this frozen north before gods and men." -Joakim
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31 3A
Exile of the Torva'Wea
Population Migration / Travel"What is a Wood Elf without the woods? I suppose we shall find out." -An Atresan Newspaper Editorial from 31 3A
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34 3A
Collapse of the Ager Terrena Idiomaris
Disbandment"The Qaren dream of an earthly kingdom of Idiomar was one that only they could bring about. Without them, we are lost wandering in the sea of time. Without a prophet, there is no prophecy." - Last Dux of the Ager Terrena Idiomaris
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64 2A
Destruction of the Last Dark Drow Holdout
Military action"Dark Drow occupied fortress located at around sunset on the 12th. Bombardment began around sunrise of the 13th, followed by Marine landing and purging operation no later than 10 am. Operation completed by noon with a loss of 15 Marines. Bombardment estimated to have killed 200~ Drow, Marines estimated to have killed 60~ more. Fortress deemed unsalvageable. Marines scavenged for useful materials before setting explosives to further reduce fortress and prevent reoccupation. Deemed not worthy of reporting to National Sponsors." -Hopeful Return Report of the Last Dark Drow Holdout, recovered decades after the fact.
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98 3A
Tharrisia Annexes Idiomaris
Political event"This land is now part of the newly founded Province of Idiomaris. Please see your local Auxilia if you have any questions about your new status as Provinciales of Idiomaris." -Commonly posted Tharrisia notice dated to 98 3A.
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105 - 124 3A
Dwarven Exodus and Expansion
Population Migration / Travel -
140 3A
Establishment of the Dwaav-Torva'Dro Abbanshi
Founding"Our people have been close friends for centuries now. Our coming together only makes sense in an increasingly consolidated and hostile future." - Xune
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173 - 182 3A
The Burning Plague
Plague / Epidemic -
216 3A
Tarkus Overthrows Qadibras Fa'Ajasa
Revolution -
250 3A
Draconfall Joins the Union
Political event"The Dragonborn people would be better served guided and protected by a civilized nation." - Union Senator Andin Jackso
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308 3A
Jarak Joins Aurelia
Political event"Nay, can't say I would've ever thought this could happen growing up in the Greatneck. But here we are, and I won't complain. In fact, free drinks for all cosigners on the Jarak-Aurelia Treaty!" -Bhelmir Strongheart
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369 - 372 3A
First Invasion of the Isle Of Bones
Military action -
422 3A
The Second Strakan Expedition
Expedition"May your journey be swift, and your discoveries many. May this be the first step towards a more united world." - Tarkus
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444 3A
The Torva'Wio Emerge
Population Migration / Travel"We are merely exploring on behalf of the forest, we have no intention to harm any who do not harm us." -A Torva'Wio Explorer.
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480 3A
Birth of the Impero
Political event"I shall not abuse the trust nor responsibilities you have entrusted in me, my dear colleagues. I shall lead our people and our Empire to even greater heights, and all shall know our glory and radiance" - First Imperatrice Octavia Ghiacciato IV
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480 - 482 3A
The Tharrisian Civil War
Military action"Our brothers and sisters are mislead, and must be corrected. The liars who plot to bring down our great nation shall be punished for their hubris, and we shall make our home whole once again." -Octavia Ghiacciato IV
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501 - 505 3A
Second Invasion of the Isle Of Bones
Military action"Erland was weak, I am strong, therein lies the difference." -Har-Drottning Ljufa Halldottir
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537 3A
Balmoth Joins Aurelia
Political event"The church has its proper place, but we do not grant it the right to determine our secular matters." - Balmoth Declaration of Intention
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616 3A
Tharrisa Annexes Olbern
Political event"Olbern has become a nest of the rich and powerful, avoiding taxes and contributions to greater Kalin as to protect their power and influence." -Speech justifying the annexation of Olbern.
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665 3A
Signing of the Magical Registry Compact
Diplomatic action"Magic users should be allowed to practice their arts, but not in a way that absolves them of all responsibility while being capable of destroying a town single handedly." - Union Senator Jon Marthy
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717 - 729 3A
Explosion of Paper Currency Adoption
Financial Event"The original cold coin is pretty, but a good Union dollar goes much further!" -Union Dollar Adoption Poster
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768-779 3A
Third Invasion of the Isle Of Bones
Military action"Erland was weak, Ljufa was tricked. I am neither weak, nor shall I be tricked." -Har-Konnungr Thorhall Na-Liga
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847 3A
Final Track of the Kalin-Wide Rail Network Laid
Technological achievement"With this final spike, we unite the continent in a way never thought possible. All the speed and convenience of an airship, at a price and availability anyone can take advantage of." -Union Rail President Makew Zie
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911-925 3A
The Mantle Reformation
Religious event"To be declared a heretic by a church of mortals who purports to speak for the divine is no damnation, it is a blessing! A sign my path is right and true." -Ferer Xander at a Supragens event.
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936 3A
Tysos Enters the Union Sphere of Influence
Political event -
956 3A
First Recognized Airplane Flight
Scientific achievement"We could potentially go faster and higher than most airships, the potential is limitless if we only try." - Aimen Bilal
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969 - 973 3A
The Idiomaris Rebellion
Revolution"Provinciales, return to your homes in a peaceful manner, you will not be warned again." - Tharrisian Legatus
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974 3A
The Brownwater Massacre
Disaster / Destruction"Tharrisian Forces Discovered 2 Miles West of Brownwater. Local garrison sending riders to investigate. Shots heard. Casualties Expected." -Union Military Telegraph.
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975 3A
The Shelling of Lapsus
Military action"The cooler heads get us nowhere, it is time for a head of gunpowder." -Captain Aubern, allegedly.
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978 - 983 3A
The Unsung War
Military action"We decry the situation in the west, but this administration stands by its desire for peace with our western neighbors, and that we have not, at any time, been in a state of war with Tharrisia." - President Juk Ugrum
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984 3A
The One Day War
Military action -
986 3A
Conference of Hope
Diplomatic action"We must all leave this discussion with a hope for peace, and a drive for cooperation, for the good of the continent." -Captain Kore
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989 - 993 3A
The Continental Depression
Financial Event"We shall be establishing banking holidays, to relieve banks from mass runs, as well as establishing new governmental agencies to help aid suffering workers and investors." -Union Presidential Speech
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995 - Ongoing
The Rusterra Separatist Conflict
Revolution"Come Out Ye Blues and Reds, come out and fight me like a man show your wife how you won medals down in I-brim" -Common Separatist drinking song
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997 - 1001 3A
The Western Pirate War
Criminal Activity"We all suffered during the depression, but piracy is inexcusable" -Legatus Luisa Pugliesi
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1001 - 1002 3A
The Avolen Conventions
Gathering / Conference -
1003 3A
The Great Ulb Earthquake
Geological / environmental event -
1003 3A
The Hopeful Return Vanishes and Returns
Scientific achievement"I swear it was flying above the mountain, and then it was gone! By the time we gathered a party to head to the top of the mountain, it was back!" -A local observer
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1004 3A
Attempted Assassination of Bartek Milatadies
Political event"The King was shot! Someone shot the Old Wizard!" -A witness, moments after the attempt.
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1004 3A
The Ortus Uprising
Revolution"It is my opinion that this "Ortus" is a grave threat to the safety and security of Aeraguard and the Province of Forelenium. However, he is a threat I can handle." -Legate Savio Pentro in a report to Legion High Command, a week before his death
Location
Aeraguard -
1004 3A - 1005 3A
The Lavrentis Papatzis Affair
Diplomatic action"There is an infinite irony in the Impero insisting on its sovereignty and rights, while denying the basic right of freedom to a beleaguered individual. They call it aggression and murder, I call it justice." -Union Senator Fred King.
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1005 3A - Ongoing
Air and Sea Arms Race
Political event"The Impero demands an increase in responsiveness of our military. Our people must be safe, whether they be in our far-flung islands, or our frontier provinces. To this end I have authorized increased spending to enhance and secure our military supremacy over our skies and seas." -Cosima Ghiacciato in an Autumn speech in 1005 3A.
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1005 3A
The Turo Disaster
Disaster / Destruction"Mantle, we're going down! We're on fire, we're goi-" -Last moments of the Turo's experimental technomantic flight recorder.
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1005 3A
The Olbern Heist
Criminal Activity"At this time, we are still seeking to fully understand the scope of the crime, as well as the method. While we feel confident there is no further risk to the vaults, a full accounting of stolen goods is yet to be completed." -Schola Custodi Captain Yves Tuscou
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1006 3A
Ibrim Precinct 4 Bombing
Criminal Activity"POLICE PRECINCT BOMBED! 200+ DEAD! RUSTERRA TERRORISTS TAKE CREDIT! PREISDENT VRAN VOWS ACTION!" -Ibrim Inquirer Headline
Location
Ibrim -
1006 3A
The Domus Novus "Quaking Earth" Incident
Disaster / Destruction"The events in Domus Novus are a tragedy. We are firmly dedicated to sending what aid we can to our eastern provincial neighbor, and hope that all responsible for this tragedy are brought to justice. Shamanism and spirit worship are accepted and embraced by many Impero citizens, but cannot be used as a shield for such a crime. I know in my heart our fellow citizens who worship the spirits will join us in an effort to rebuild." -Forelenium Governor Lalia Volta
Location
Domus Novus -
1006 3A
Order of Wind and Wood Declared a Terrorist Organization
Political event"We take no pleasure in this decision. The Order of the Wind and Wood has a proud history tracing back to ancient heroes such as Sorra Norixious and Baralas Oakenhollow. Yet the actions of its members in Domus Novus cannot be ignored, and the Order's refusal to accept responsibility and cooperate with authorities leaves us no choice as a continental community." -Grand Vizier Kakdi
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1007 3A
First Dead Waters Incident
Military: Skirmish"Collision reported at 2232. Fire exchanged at 2233. Enemy ship begins to list at 2240. Rescue efforts begin at 2300. Stop." -Emergency sending from Captain Tilanus of the ITS Fortunata
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1007 3A
Second Dead Waters Incident
Military: Skirmish"I engaged the Fortunata after it fired upon us in the dead of night, much as it had the 'Mally' earlier in the year. This time, we won. It's simple as that." -Transcript from trial of FUS Gregarious Captain Frokar Tugban.
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1007 3A - 1008 3A
Dead Waters Blockade
Political event"Any Tharrisian ship that attempts to travel into our waters, whether they be military or civilian, will be fired upon. It is that dreadfully simple." -Admiral Henry Boggs
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1008 3A
Union Rail 293 Derailment
Disaster / Destruction"I... I don't know what happened. One moment I was reading the Ibrim Inquirer. The next, I was flying against my seat and everyone was screaming." -Survivor.
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1008 3A
Hell's Gate Mining Disaster
Disaster / Destruction"Our lads and lassies in the mine deserved betta'. Thank the Ancestors the Dark Guard saved as many as they did." -Miner Pulgin Timbenrock
Location
Hells Gate -
1008 3A
The Tysos Panic
Political event"Can't say I fully know what happened. People heard that there was a Tharrisian spy ring and began to panic. I don't know that evolved into the street fights and rioting." -Eyewitness of the panic.
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1009 3A
The Dead Waters Standoff
Political event"Two heavily armed great powers are now in the process of pointing very large guns at each other 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. The continent stands on the precipice of war. I can only hope we may resolve this as we have resolved such possible disasters thus far" -Bartek Milatadies
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1009 3A
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