Selenite's abilities are made clear to the masses.
Sagrea's History
The recorded history of Sagrea up to its present day. Sit back and relax, a lot has happened on this little planet. Many milestones and other special events will have their own articles explaining them in detail.
The Penumbral Cycle
... 1600
The era of civilization's dawn and the beginning of its properly recorded history. The sentient races of Sagrea have all settled into their own society and wish to grow and discover more about their world.
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1 PUC
1 Serpentine
Discovery of Selenite
Discovery, Scientific -
25 PUC
17 Jasper40 PUC
30 Spinel
Elvish Migration
Population Migration / TravelGrowing cultural differences between the elvish subspecies creates a migratory movement to found their own lands.
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58 PUC
31 Emerald
Motherstone Landing
Discovery, ScientificA gigantic chunk of selenite thought to come from Sagrea's largest moon lands in western Frigus.
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58 PUC
8 Alexandrite
The Founding of Lunaria
FoundingThe humans, believing the selenite meteor to be a monolith that connects them directly with their gods, begin to found a kingdom around it.
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59 PUC
24 Sapphire
Establishment of Ljosalfheim and Niflheim
FoundingYears after ending their migration, the Light Elves and Snow Elves establish their newfound nation's territory.
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85 PUC
18 Lapis
Establishment of Dokkalfheim
FoundingThe Dark Elves decide to end their life as a nomadic people and actually create permanent settlements in southern Frigus.
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100 PUC
16 Diamond
The Ascension of Deirdre
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventIn an attempt to rescue her lover, a Light Elf named Deirdre Uisliu is rewarded with an apotheosis, becoming one of the main deities of her race.
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100 PUC
30 Diamond
The First Festival of Harmony is Hosted
Cultural eventIn honor of Deirdre's deeds as a mortal and her resulting ascension, the Elvish races decide to host an annual, week long festival to honor her and other fallen spirits.
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124 PUC
7 Diamond
First Contact with Atlanteans
Gathering / ConferenceA group of fishermen encounter Atlanteans, amphibious humans, for the first time. Atlantean warlords make it clear that they do not wish for needless conflict.
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156 PUC
8 Sapphire
Discovery of Ophica
Discovery, ExplorationFurther attempts to expand Dokkalfheim's territory leads to the discovery of a land bridge connecting Frigus to its neighboring continent.
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184 PUC
30 Alexandrite
First Sighting of Ophicans
Discovery, ExplorationAn unknown reptilian humanoid is spotted traversing outside of the land bridge connecting Ophica to Frigus.
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249 PUC
14 Jasper
Discovery of Areon
Discovery, ExplorationAn expedition team in search of another way into Ophica is blown astray by an artificial storm and shipwrecked on a different continent known as Areon.
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249 PUC
1 Diamond
Shipwreck Cove is Founded
FoundingFearing that they will be unable to return to Frigus for years to come, the expedition team decided to form a town at their ship's wreckage site alongside the continent's native humans.
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253 PUC
19 Ruby
First Orcish Encounter
Gathering / ConferenceThe citizens of Shipwreck Cove encounter a group of orcs for the first time. Representatives of the orcish nation immediately begin peaceful negotiations.
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260 PUC
18 Opal
Orcish Alliance is Formed
Diplomatic actionSeeking expansion as well as protection, the humans of Shipwreck Cove successfully sign an official alliance with the nation of Oruk'Tai.
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298 PUC
13 Sapphire
Establishment of Benito
FoundingThe people of Shipwreck Cove spread across Areon, eventually establishing the nation of Benito.
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350 PUC
14 Zircon
Cydonia is Discovered
Discovery, ExplorationThe village of Cydonia is discovered. The Freyja tribe prevents any passage beyond the village gates.
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537 PUC
30 Topaz
Selenite Coding Developed
Discovery, ScientificThe humans discover a method that allows selenite to be "programmed" and controllable, providing use for things outside of religious monoliths or power sources.
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539 PUC
27 Zircon
Magitech Development Begins
Scientific achievementWith selenite coding allowing quick technological advances on both a magical and scientific level, the sentient races of the world attempt to combine both fields together to develop magitech.
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545 PUC
23 Alexandrite
Astral Forges Invented
Scientific achievementIn the wake of magitech, humans in Areon discover methods that allow them to apply magic to their weapons, fueling the demand for upgraded defenses.
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551 PUC
10 Jasper
Invention of Communicators
Scientific achievementThe Light Elves develop magitech communicators, allowing the people of Sagrea to speak to each other from across the globe.
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551 PUC
2 Emerald583 PUC
25 Alexandrite
The Global Connection
MiscellaneousSeeing the new invention as a means to reconnect with other parts of the world, the people of Frigus attempt to spread communicators to every nation, including ones that have lost contact with the others.
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600 PUC
17 Sapphire
The Ballad of Talus
Life, SupernaturalA Light Elf named Talus becomes Sagrea's first experimental magitech cyborg after his soul is extracted and attempts to hunt down the criminals responsible.
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637 PUC
11 Spinel
Tension Rises Between Elvish Nations
Political eventMultiple mistakes in political negotiations begin to stir animosity among the elvish nations.
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643 PUC
16 Ruby
Banishment of Atlanteans from Lunaria
Population Migration / TravelA growing organization of religious zealots attempt to launch a crusade against all land dwelling races. Their failure ends with all remaining Atlanteans forcing themselves into the ocean with the others.
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657 PUC
28 Diamond
Bombing of Daybreak's Harbor
Disaster / DestructionAn unknown group of terrorists launch an attack on Daybreak's Harbor, killing one-third of its population. Ljosalfheim blames the Dark Elves.
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661 PUC
2 Emerald
Terrorist Attacks Rise in Dokkalfheim and Ljosalfheim
Disaster / DestructionThe same group of terrorists that attacked Daybreak's Harbor launch assaults on both Dokkalfheim and Ljosalfheim. The affected nations blame each other for planning them.
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662 PUC
30 Sapphire1000 PUC
23 Topaz
The War of the Setting Sun Begins
Military actionA cold war breaks out among Ljosalfheim and Dokkalfheim due to the constant terror attacks within both nations. Niflheim shuts out all communication with both countries.
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823 PUC
15 Opal823 PUC
30 Opal
Arsinia's Lament
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventA Dark Elf named Arsinia is designated as a living god, but tragedy causes her to reshape the land.
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823 PUC
30 Opal
Twilight Desert Expands
Geological / environmental eventThe actions of Arsinia cause the Twilight Desert to expand to unnatural lengths, eliminating a large amount of plant life.
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1000 PUC
23 Topaz
The Great Typhoon
Disaster / DestructionThe Atlantean Zealots conjure a massive typhoon to strike down the coastal cities of Frigus. The elvish nations end their cold war.
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1254 PUC
18 Emerald
Establishment of Ralaneas
FoundingThe human villages of eastern Frigus combine to form the town of Ralaneas, acting as an independent city state.
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1368 PUC
27 Spinel
Valnero the Leviathan is Sighted
Discovery, ExplorationAdventurers from Ralaneas discover a massive sea serpent that they named Valnero. Attempts to slay it have either been prevented or failed as it acts as both a potential threat and a natural guardian to its residing land.
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1373 PUC
3 Opal
Alliance with the Freyja Tribe
Diplomatic actionSeeking a stronger military strength, the kingdom of Lunaria negotiates with the Freyja tribe of Cydonia to integrate them into the kingdom.
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1492 PUC
12 Opal
Discovery of Aestus
Discovery, ExplorationSailors from all over the world searching for new land discover Aestus. Most of them leave, though.
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1500 PUC
17 Emerald
The Sunstone Empire is Formed
FoundingThe sailors that decided to stay on Aestus join forces to form the Sunstone Empire in hopes of conquering the continent.
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1544 PUC
29 Jasper
Zeidan's Vision
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventWhile praying at a selenite monolith, a young man named Zeidan is granted a vision of a ruined Sagrea.
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1560 PUC
10 Spinel
Zeidan Conquers Ophica
Military actionWith an army of monsters, giants, and various other beings at his command, Zeidan successfully conquers Ophica.
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1560 PUC
5 Lapis
The Lunar Alliance is Formed
Diplomatic actionThe nations of Frigus set aside all differences and animosity to unite against Zeidan's army.
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1568 PUC
18 Diamond
The Crimson Falcons are Formed
Gathering / ConferenceWith Zeidan's army at a constant offensive on nearly every corner of Frigus, the city state of Ralaneas gathers a group of heroes to bring justice to the world.
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1568 PUC
27 Emerald1571 PUC
4 Spinel
The Falcon's Trek
ExpeditionIn response to the growing threat of Overlord Zeidan, The Crimson Falcons travel to Ophica in hopes of prematurely ending his reign.
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1570 PUC
17 Opal
Deaths of Jinen, Reymond, and Natalya
Life, DeathThe Crimson Falcon's final showdown with Jinen ends with him, Reymond, and Natalya dead. Natalya is revived through the party's only resurrection stone.
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1570 PUC
17 Opal
The Riven Trench Opens
Geological / environmental eventThe Crimson Falcons' final duel with Zeidan's best assassin, Jinen, creates a rift that destroys the land bridge connecting Ophica and Frigus.
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1570 PUC
18 Opal1570 PUC
27 Topaz
The Falcon's Despair
Life, Failure / MishapWith morale knocking at despair's door, the surviving Crimson Falcons temporarily disband, leaving Natalya trying to venture into Ophica herself with one last shred of hope.
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1571 PUC
4 Serpentine
The Crimson Falcons are Reborn
Life, Organisation AssociationThe Crimson Falcons manage to befriend an Ophican, strengthening the party's bonds and giving them a renewed sense of hope.
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1571 PUC
17 Ruby
Zeidan Dies
Life, DeathThe Crimson Falcons successfully defeat the evil overlord themselves. Cainsfield Castle begins to destabilize.
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1571 PUC
19 Ruby
The Ophican Abyss Appears
Geological / environmental eventZeidan's final battle resulted in the selenite crystals powering Cainsfield Castle getting destroyed, causing it to implode two days later. The resulting emptiness created an unholy abyss.
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1573 PUC
23 Ruby
The Crimson Falcons Disband
DisbandmentWith their main quest complete, the Crimson Falcons officially disband, but remain friends for the rest of their lives.
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1600 PUC
21 Lapis
Unknown Construct Appears
Construction beginning/endAn ethereal cloud of unknown origin manifests and begins to cover an island in northeastern Niflheim. The world's alterations become significant enough to signal the birth of a new era.
The Umbral Cycle
1601 2017
With the world changing in response to the events in the Penumbral Cycle, a new era ushers forth in Sagrea's lands.
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1 UC
15 Serpentine2 UC
14 Zircon
The Freyjan Revolution
RevolutionThe divine seers of Lunaria suddenly grow corrupt and begin to negatively influence the kingdom's royalty. The citizens start an uprising with the help of the Freyja tribe's warriors.
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2 UC
14 Zircon
Death of the Divine Seers
Life, DeathLunaria's divine speakers are all killed during the Freyjan Revolution. Lunarism's faithful representatives replace them but lack the ability to communicate with certain deities.
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3 UC
21 Lapis
The Tower of Advent Appears
Construction beginning/endThe ethereal cloud in northeastern Niflheim fades to reveal an eldritch tower that pierces the sky.
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36 UC
27 Jasper
Aestus is Conquered
Miscellaneous -
53 UC
14 Topaz
Atlantean Zealots Restart Operations
Gathering / ConferenceThe Atlantean Zealots begin recruiting/corrupting new members to restart their crusade on the land dwellers.
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68 UC
13 Diamond
The First Airship is Created
Scientific achievement -
172 UC
30 Jasper192 UC
30 Jasper
Advent of Ambition
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventA mysterious voice echoing from all selenite monoliths beckon the brave to venture into the Tower of Advent with the promise of three wishes for those who climb to its final floor.
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188 UC
15 Ruby
Unknown Creature Appears from the Motherstone
Religious eventAn incomprehensible monster briefly appears to come out of the motherstone in Lunaria.
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199 UC
19 Serpentine
New Animals Discovered Near Selenite
Discovery, Scientific -
201 UC
2 Spinel
Selenite Summoning Discovered
Discovery, Scientific -
221 UC
26 Sapphire
Gunpowder is Created
Discovery, ScientificGunpowder is created by the Sunstone Empire, giving them yet another resource they can trade for sweet, sweet cash.
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239 UC
9 Sapphire
Gunpowder Weaponry Begins Development
Scientific achievementThe Sunstone Empire decides to spearhead the development of gunpowder weapons. Not only for protection and strength, but for more cash...again.
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245 UC
27 Alexandrite246 UC
20 Zircon
Aquila's Journey
Discovery, ExplorationA human with the dream of being the first to map out the continent of Ophica travels the world looking for allies to help make it come true.
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261 UC
14 Jasper
The Red Rumble Begins
Military actionYet another act of incompetence by the Sunstone emperor causes a 50 foot selenite crystal to fall on and destroy half an orcish city. The ordeal ends with an eternal war that spans the rest of time.
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262 UC
13 Diamond
Angel Lands in Lunaria
Religious eventA selenite meteor containing a winged human lands in a small town in Lunaria. The townspeople work to return her to the spiritual realm.
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296 UC
30 Diamond
Mysterious Whirlpools Strike Atlantis
Military actionA series of unnatural whirlpools begin to appear at random in the waters of Atlantis. The Lunar Alliance prepares for possible conflict.
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312 UC
9 Topaz
Advent's Chime
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventA voice unrelated to the previous Tower of Advent event warns of an unknown force attempting to destroy Sagrea through the tower's power. A band of heroes decide to investigate.
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344 UC
7 Zircon
Genetic Editor Developed
Scientific achievementThe Snow Elves develop a magitech device that can genetically alter the bodies of something into another for a short period of time.
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353 UC
2 Emerald
Bellphast's Counterattack
Military actionThe Atlantean Zealots become enraged upon discovering Niflheim's genetic editor and summon an eldritch beast to destroy its capital, Noctilucent. The plan is thwarted in time and a fort is built over Bellphast's corpse.
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353 UC
12 Emerald416 UC
29 Alexandrite
The Moonlit Crusades
Military actionThe Lunar Alliance, along with most other nations in Sagrea, declare war on the Atlantean Zealots. The Zealots use mind control to overwrite personalities and recruit more soldiers.
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354 UC
22 Diamond
Nimue Piria is Born
Life, BirthNimue Piria, the daughter of a human witch and an incubus, is born in Shipwreck Cove.
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369 UC
6 Spinel
Nimue is Exiled
Life, Trauma/ LossThe nation of Benito discovers Nimue's heritage and attempts to cast her out. She is forced to separate from her parents and live in a house within the wetlands.
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381 UC
8 Diamond
Nimue's Discovery
Life, Relocation -
393 UC
11 Alexandrite
Cassandra Freyja is Born
Life, Birth -
416 UC
14 Alexandrite416 UC
30 Alexandrite
Noblesse Oblige
ExpeditionA failed summoning ritual results in the queen of Lunaria trapping the capital in a barrier. With a group of people who claim to be from another world, Cassandra sets off to find out why.
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416 UC
30 Alexandrite
Destruction of Sagrea's Moons
Disaster / DestructionThe death of Queen Victoria results in an eldritch beast appearing from the motherstone. The beast fires a beam that destroys both of Sagrea's moons, with the debris being spread across the planet.
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416 UC
12 Opal
Cassandra Freyja Disappears
Life, Organisation AssociationCassandra, now a mercenary for hire, encounters an old friend. She vanishes soon after going on a quest to save a family of Dark Elves.
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416 UC
13 Opal
The Lunar Silence
Era beginning/endSagrea and all life on it has been irreversibly scarred as the world becomes a ruined land.
The Lunar Silence
2018 and beyond
The destruction of Sagrea's moons has devastated the planet as a whole, leaving civilization hanging by a thread at all times...
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0 LS
11 Serpentine
Arcane Tome Stolen
Life, SupernaturalA Light Elf named Cassiopeia discovers a magic tome that teaches the reader how to warp reality. She uses it to escape slavery.
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0 LS
4 Zircon
Cassiopeia is Located
Life, Organisation AssociationCassiopeia is found by a peculiar man claiming to be from another world. With nowhere to go, she joins him.
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0 LS
4 Ruby
Lucy Astraea is Located
Life, Organisation AssociationOne of the Dark Elves saved by Cassandra is located in the Lunar Jungle. She decides to join the Kings.