The beginning of the Time of Trials.
The beginning of the Time of Trials.
The new races exterminate the remnants of the Precursors in the land.
The First tribes of the basin begin to form.
A small group of humans enter Sanctum Forest to escape the devastation of the God Wars destroying Irios as warring armies move East.
After around a year of surviving in Sanctum Forest the remaining Human refugees emerge, some of whom have small bioluminescent marks for an unknown reason.
The survivors of the Sanctum Forest refugees form a small settlement a reasonable distance from the forest with a plan to retreat to the forest if invading armies are detected. The city is named for the fortune of finding the forest.
Those with bioluminescent markings are considered to have been chosen by the Gods to lead the people of Fortuna. It is decided that in order to exist close to the Gods to form a bond, indiviuals must spend time within the Sanctum Forest and endure the hardships within to build trust that the Gods will deliver them.
The village of Vane is founded as an scouting outpost to warn the citizens of Fortuna if the warring fronts in the East begin to return Westward.
The city of Absolus is founded to provide support to initiates preparing to enter Sanctum Forest and prevent those without holy marks from entering the forest at all.
The total area in which Humans can be granted a Mark of Fortune is discovered and the city of Fortuna begins it's attempts to control the area.
The village of Kronbruck is founded to provide transit support for Initiates heading to Absolus to start their trials. The village quickly expands to take advantage of the fertile farmland.
The village of Anderselt is founded on the bank of the Jhio River to provide fresh water for crops and a supply of river fish.
A plethora of gods within the basin have risen to prominence, and the tribes begin to wage war.
In order to prevent individuals from desecrating the Sanctum Forest, basic wooden fortifications are installed blaocking land access, with an entryway installed in Absolus.
Haeferic Voss has a vision in which he has a conversation with Cionecic, one of the Gods residing in the Sanctum Forest. He is given the title of Alarch of Ione in this vision.
With numerous cities governing under the same set of beliefs and the holy land fully known Alarch Haeferic Voss announces the formal creation of the Nation of Ione, of which all is governed by Cionecic with he and all other leaders acting on her behalf.
The village of Ravenstadt is founded to expand the farming and food production capabilities of Ione. Additionally the location is thought to be location of Cionecic's defeat that drove her into hiding.
Vane is raided by an unaffiliated group of humans which is the first large scale military action against Ione. Many of the villagers flee to Kronbruck and Ione sufferes minimal casualities though a significant amount of supplies is taken.
After the raiding of Vane Alarch Haeferic Voss institutes the Clandestine Growth Directive limiting the creation of new settlements within the holy land hoping to keep Ionean settlements out of view of conquering nations by keeping growth close to the Jhio River and Sanctum Forest.
Following the Clandestine Growth Directive, Ravenstadt is razed to the ground after majority of the citizens and resources are relocated to Kronbruck and Fortuna as Ione attempts to use the site as proof that this area of Irios has already been devasted by the God Wars masking their development.
In order to ensure Ione can gain eventual control of the land they consider holy, Alarch Hethor Fiske institutes the Holy Sentinels Directive, and creates a group of magic users in Fortuna to consistently scan over the area using Arcane Eyes.
The Creatures From Beyond the Veil emerge in what is now the Duchy of Dane, causing many tribes to unite to survive.
With news that the warring fronts in the East have finally collapsed inward and fractured, smaller groups are seeing this as an opportunity to gain control swaths of land. In order to adequately defend itself if discovered, Alarch Hethor Fiske establishes the Ionean Military Force based at Fortuna.
A sizable elven faction, The Union under Ashenkarle, begins to expand into the void left behind after the collapse of the Eastern warring front and claims a portion of land that is considered by Ione to be Holy. They are detected early by the Holy Sentinels and Ione begins war preparations.
Ione sends an envoy to the Union Under Ashenkarle to ask them to vacate their holy land. The Union Under Ashenkarle promptly executes the envoy.
The execution of the Ionean envoy results in Ione immediately declaring war on the Union Under Ashenkarle and attacking immediately.
After a few short years of war, Ione successfully pushes the Union Under Ashenkarle forces out of Holy Land. The Union Under Ashkarle has another war declared on them from their neighbor to the North forcing a reposition of their troops to defend their Northern border.4
Despite a fairly quick victory against the Union Under Ashenkarle, Alarch Hethor Fiske orders Ionean troops to reinforce at the border of Ione instead of pushing into Ashenkarle territory.
After the expulsion of the Union Under Ashenkarle from Ionean holy land and Ione reinforces the border, a subset of Ionean troops are redirected to begin the rebuilding of the outpost at Vane.
Exiled tribes flee to the Montagne mountains to escape the Creatures From Beyond the Veil.
The war against the Union Under Ashenkarle ends when the Union Under Ashenkarle disbands due to significant losses in the North.
With the Holy Land of Ione Secured Alarch Edwen Dinwych recalls Ionean troops back to Fortuna to honor the Clandestine Growth Directive and prevent the creation of new settlements. The Holy Sentinels begin to monitor the Holy Land once again.
With the Holy Sentinels Directive allowing Ione to be aware of intruders before they become a threat, Alarch Edwen Dinwych directs the idle Ionean soldiers to begin the construction of what she calls the Grand Cathedral. A huge construction that will act as the centre of the Ionean govnerment body and a place in which Ionean religious rituals will take place.
Alarch Edwen Dinwych dies of natural causes and Ricmaer Guthler assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
The construction of the Grand Cathedral is completed and the seat of the Ionean government moves into the Govnernance Wing. Many national Ionean holy rituals are shifted into Ritual Wing.
With the recent creation of stained glass artwork, Alarch Ricmaer Guthler institutes the Everlasting Commemoration Directive which states that all Alarchs, both past and present, will be commemorated in the halls of the Grand Cathedral.
With a minor construction force still available the main road from Fortuna to Absolus is paved with stone. This route is taken by the parade every year, and connects two major cities to the primary distribution centre for food. It is named after Kronbruck, the village residing between the two cities which the road passes through.
Colossus Geyser in REGION 8 erupts the first time shaking the entirety of Fanvinir causing significant damage across the continent.
Alarch Ricmaer Guthler dies of an accident during improvements to the Grand Cathedral in Fortuna and Ceredig Snyder assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
With the Grand Cathedral being completed, Soldiers and workers are directed to start replacing the old wooden fortifications protecting Sanctum Forest with more permanent stone walls. During the deconstruction of the of the wooden fortifications it is suggested that the gateway into the forest at Absolus be replaced by a large gatehouse.
The Dunia Pantheon becomes the first gods of Montagne to create Avatars.
Fire Giants enter the material plane deep within the Montagne Mountains, and begin to extract mineral resources.
The Kildare assert themselves as the strongest tribe within Montagne.
Alarch Ceredig Snyder dies of natural causes and Maethild Salter assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
The Kildare calls for all the tribes of the basin to repel the Creatures From Beyond the Veil to what is now the Duchy of Cecelia.
Rumours from Ionean traders sparks concern that a large entity north of Ione is preparing to launch a southern conquest in the coming years and conquer territory including that claimed by Ione.
With a number of independent groups hearing that a southern conquest is likely from a northern entity residing in Erune, a defensive coalition between numerous patrons is established to fend off the attackers and prevent another Eastward Warrging Front.
Despite the formation of the coalition they are attacked regardless and both sides suffer heavy losses.
After many years of war the Central Iriosian Coalition is successful in defending their combined territory.
With the Northern threat resolved and a number of the contributing nations experiencing internal strife, the coalition is disbanded and nations decide to go their own way.
The Kildare destroys the last of the places of power for all non Dunia Gods.
Alarch Leofric Tasker dies of natural causes and Cynethryth Parson assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
Alarch Cynethryth Parson dies of an accident in Fortuna and Lindhardt Bregate assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
Skoedite scouts disocver Ionean settlements and send an envoy to discuss motive and territorial claims. Skoedan respects Ione's small boundary claims and trade negotiations are started.
With Ione fully securing their holy land through discussions with Skoedan and the larger region becoming aware of their existence, the Clandenstine Growth Directive limiting the establishing of new towns is finally lifted and large populations are moved into new settlements.
The city of Principa is founded at the outskirts of Ione's claimed area to house and train militiamen to fend off raiders and other attacking nations.
The Kildare tribes transitions to a religious institution, ruling Montagne as a theocracy.
Alarch Lindhardt Bregate dies of natural causes and Baldethiva Carver assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
The city of Ornamen is founded at the termination of the Jhio River to provide fresh water for crops and a supply of river fish. Over time the city becomes a trade hub for the region.
After the lifting of the Clandestine Growth Directive, Ravenstadt is finally rebuilt on the ruins of where it was originally razed.
With Ione showing it's ability to defend itself from large opponents and the Clandestine Growth Directive lifted, Alarch Baldethiva Carver decides to extend the border wall that protects Sanctum Forest to also protect all of Ione.
Alarch Baldethiva Carver dies of natural causes and Peohthelm Palmer assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
Alarch Peothelm Palmer has a vision in which she has a conversation with Cionecic. Cionecic warns that she will need to rest for many years but to remain faithful for her return.
Cionecic and her pantheon stop providing visions to the Alarch. Despite the lack of communication the Trails of ther Fortunate continue and govnerment functions around Cionecic continue.
With Cionecic entering dormancy, Alarch Peothelm Palmer institutes the Enduring Faith Directive in which the Trials of the Fortunate will continue and religious rituals will continue to ensure the foundations of Ione are preserved even if prayers are no longer being answered directly.
The village of Ardarre is founded around the Towering Gatehouse of the South as the the Ionean Fortification Wall nears completion.
Alarch Peohthelm Palmer dies of natural causes and Everard Collier assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
Seeing value in developing Ione as an independent trade hub, Skoedan guaratees they will remain independent pledging to join them in any defensive war against an agressor.
Ione has grown to a significant enough size with newer settlements being founded each with their own unique wants and needs. The city of Absolus is designated as the capital of the Northen province of Ghia. The city of Ornamen is designated as the capital of the South-Western province of Meidem. The city of Principa is designated as the capital of the South-Eastern province of Wol.
Alarch Everard Collier dies of natural causes and Guthhere Kinden assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
Alarch Guthhere Kinden dies of natural causes and Beornthryth Mulliner assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
The Rak’tor invades the Duchy of Dane, lead by several Legates of the Rak'tor Empire.
Alarch Beornthryth Mulliner dies of natural causes and Somerhild Spicer assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
Alarch Somerhild Spicer dies under mysterious circumstances and Calemund Tyrer assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
The graven heap becomes a cursed hellscape.
A power struggle within the ruling pantheon results in the land claimed by Skoedan being divided between the warring parties after a short civil war.
The Rak'tor Empire invades Jumelles. The lords of Jumelles ultimately concede, and Jumelles becomes a territory of the Rak'tor Empire.
Alarch Calemund Tyrer dies of natural causes and Teowulf Alhfrith assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
Haige awakens, and begins to take control of the mycelium
Colossus Geyser in REGION 8 erupts the first time shaking the entirety of Fanvinir causing significant damage across the continent.
Alarch Teowulf Alhfrith is attempted to be assassinated by poisoning while visiting the city of Ornamen. An investigation is done and an Elf from Zelphar is found to have traces of the poison used in the attempt.
Alarch Teowulf Alhfrith dies of natural causes and Baldred Strathtun assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
The Followers of Dunia begin to lose control of the region, and opt to create a monarchy, crowning a descendant of the Kildare Tribe.
The first king is killed, and a long line of wars for succession begin.
The village of Arnsrath is founded after the discovery of a massive vein of marble is discovered in the outskirts of a small farming hamlet.
After the discovery of marble in Arnsrath, Alarch Baldred Strathtun commissions a large statue to be placed at the centre of Ravenstadt to commerate the Cionecic's loss during the beginning of the God Wars and later the razing of Ravenstadt to uphold the Clandestine Growth Directive.
Alarch Baldred Strathtun dies of natural causes and Cyneberg Drumwick assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
The Haige creates his first place of power, and begins to spread the mycelium.
Saint Cecilia and a group of Dunian magic users seal away the Creatures From Beyond the Veil.
The monarchy & nobility come together and sign the Carte de Rois (King's Map), a document that clearly defines duchy and county borders within Montagne.
Alarch Cyneberg Drumwick dies of natural causes and Godelina Beaduburg assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
Alarch Godelina Beaduburg dies of natural causes and Cynedeall Strathcarden assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
Alarch Cynedeall Strathcarden dies of natural causes and Ewald Aldhun assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
Alarch Ewald Aldhun dies of an accident in Absolus and Elfilda Heiu assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
A rebellion breaks out in Duchy of Amator, lead by Duke Elmo Simmler. The war ends when Amatorian forces surround Colline and force King Finn I to sign a treaty, marking Amator as a separate nation from Montagne and Duke Elmo it's first sovereign.
Alarch Elfilda Heiu dies of natural causes and Eormenread Brunloc assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
Legate Ondrac-Var attacks the town of Galbar in Jumelles, but is repelled by the Marshall of Jumelles.
Alarch Eormenread Brunloc dies of natural causes and Aebbe Llynworthy assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
Amator attempts to weaken Montagne by putting tariffs on all trade going to Montagne, starting a Trade War. Ultimately Amator's economy falters, and Mussaran trade flows to Montagne.
Alarch Aebbe Llynworthy dies of natural causes and Dryhthelm Stanier assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
The Duke of Dane invades Southern Rak’tor, looting the city of Jiroker and settlements along the way.
Alarch Dryhthelm Stanier dies of natural causes and Sigebehrt Fearson assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
The Followers of Dunia fully transitions to a military power, and support those with the strongest blood ties to Kildare.
Alarch Sigebehrt Fearson dies of natural causes and Nordman Milner assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
Alarch Nordman Milner dies of natural causes and Edoma Wilthryth assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
The village of Newbridge is founded after a bridge construction at Anderselt is vetoed by Alarch Edoma Wilthryth.
Alarch Edoma Wilthryth dies of natural causes and Amadeus Kothe assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
Dunian clergy in Northern Montagne are excommunicated for their tolerance of peasant magic users. Many clergy form churches in the Duchy of Dane, creating a schism under the Pantheon of Dunia.
The Rak'tor invade Montagne, calling for the capture of Jumelles. Montagne is horribly defeated, and cedes Jumelles to Rak'tor once more.
Alarch Amadeus Kothe has a vision in which he has a conversation with Cionecic. Cionecic announces her return with her pantheon and warns that many other powerful beings will also be returning.
The Dunia Pantheon begins to reawaken and answer prayers in mass. The bloodlines of Kildare reawaken.
After being given a vision by Cionecic announcing her return Alarch Amadeus Kothe lifts the Enduring Faith Directive allowing religious rituals to be changed at the will of Cionecic.
Saint Morena of the Duchy of Iliaque is canonized as the “The Arkell”, a will of the gods brought to earth from Dunian scripture.
Saint Morena is captured in the Duchy of Dane by the Dunian Church. She is executed for her crimes later that year.
Alarch Amadeus Kothe dies of natural causes and Maximillius Gregor assumes the title of Alarch of Ione.
The Sons of Dunia rise to prominence and kill the eldest pontiff of the Followers of Dunia.
Nico was born on the Plane of Malar.
The Mussaran Clans claim loans from the Duke of Jumelles, allowing them extraterritorial privilege within certain parts of Jumelles.
Seech was born in Hakrat. Parents are Saleek and Gintaa.
Nico escapes from the Fire Giants in eastern Montagne with a small group of slaves.
Emperor Mulvak dies with his two older children leaving his youngest Vruc age 9 as heir
Marie-Laure scouts Nico in the town of Papāveire, and the two leave for Mullinhal.
Dowager Empress begins to consolidate power with her house/family prompting the start of civil war.
Rin & Augrise saves the Rak'tor merchant Principius from a group of Lagoix west of Kitzbruck.
Seech and a small group of humans band together and hunt down a group of undead outside of Toubourg in central Jumelles.
Rin is hired by Clovis Adnet to join the Mullinhal Guard at the request of Fiora Adnet.
Urlon arrives in Mitterweil, and makes a variety of enemies and allies along the way. The adventure culiminates with him having to flee to Mullinhal.
Nico is abducted from his home by a group of Mendigot thugs.
Rin, Seech & Urlon team up, rescuing Nico from Germaine Dumont and her Mendigot lackies.
Rin, Nico, Seech & Urlon head north to find a caravan of supplies for the La Voix. They end up discovering an ancient shrine of Ephyria.
Rin, Nico, Seech & Urlon work with Urlon's siblings to remove a group of bandits from a cave west of Mullinhal. They rescue Rin, Clovis Adnet, Marie-Laure as well as 2 other peasants from the bandits.
King Onfroi dies from disease, sparking a number of conflicts later known as the War for Montagne.