Due to constant attacks from both the Dwarves of Gurnruhm and by strangers by sea; the Elves of North Sword Coast move further inland, settling Elderhaven.
The North Sword Coast and Neverwinter is left to fend for itself, where groups of outlanders control with violence and strict discipline.
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History of The Elder Expanse
The Dawning
... 1199
The beginning of recorded time.
Maintained until 1205 by the High Elves due to the beginning of The Taking of Elderhaven .
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1052
1058
The Migration of the Elves
Life, RelocationLocation
North Sword Coast -
1078
Arrival of Humans to The Elder Expanse
FoundingArrival of the first Humans to The Elder Expanse via the coastline of the North Sword Coast.
Moving inland, they venture into the mountains of Gurnruhm.Location
Gurnruhm -
1082
1092
Failed Attack on Gurnruhm
Military: WarStruggling to survive on the frozen upper wastelands of Gurnruhm, the nomadic Humans decide to ransack Gurnruhm's rich ore supply.
The failure cost them dearly, throwing them into a 10 year war with the Dwarves.Location
Gurnruhm -
1098
1112
The First Settlement
Life, RelocationStarving and depleted in number after the failed attempt to attack Gurnruhm and the following retaliation by the Dwarves; the remaining humans attempt to settle on the remains of the North Sword Coast.
Location
North Sword Coast -
1117
Establishing Neverwinter
FoundingAfter years of homeless, nomadic life within small populations around the North Sword Coast, the Humans retake Neverwinter, locking control over the region for humankind.
Location
North Sword Coast -
1123
Conquering Phandalin
Military actionRealizing the resources within, the Humans of Neverwinter take the small mining town of Phandalin from the Goblins and Orcs occupying it; strengthening their hold on the North Sword Coast.
Location
Neverwinter
The Age of Kings
1200 1246
After the removal of the High Elves from Elderhaven, the Emperor organizes control of the lands, fortifying their position.
Maintained by Kings of the different regions under his rule.
Not all regions want or welcome inclusion into the Expanse.
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1200
The Northern Pact
Diplomatic actionAfter the original failed attack by the Humans on Gurnruhm, the Dwarves retaliated against them with nearly 10 years of constant confrontation and attack.
However, due to the saving of a Dwarven child from an Owlbear by a group of Humans, a temporary pact of peace is agreed between the North Sword Coast and Gurnruhm.Location
Gurnruhm -
1204
1206
The Taking of Elderhaven
Military: WarRealizing the wealth of resources and tactical advantage, the Humans and Dwarves working together as the Northern Pact to take Elderhaven from the native High Elves.
The High Elves are forced from their land into the nearby wasteland region of Evereska.
Elderhaven is claimed in the name of the Emperor.Location
Evereska -
1208
Crowning of King Holomere
Life, MilestonePrince Holomere, previously of the North Sword Coast is crowned King Holomere of Elderhaven.
Taking residence at Crachton Keep, serving the Emperor.Location
Elderhaven -
1219
The Marriage of King Holomere and Queen Swinzer
The long awaited marriage of King Holomere to Queen Swinzer-Holomere.
Meant to reinforce ties between Elderhaven and other regions, the relationship was one of convenience and to some suspicion.Location
Elderhaven -
1224
The Loss of the King
Life, DeathKing Holomore is buried within Crachton Keep, in his burial room after suddenly taking ill.
Queen Swinzer takes over the Kingdom.Location
Crachton Keep -
1225
The decimation of Crachton Keep
Military actionLess than 12 months after the death of King Holomere, Queen Swinzer-Holomere shows her true colors.
An escort from her land, meant to be carrying aid, is found to be a military force.
They plunder the Keep, slaughtering all those in their path. When departing the forces lock the remaining people of Crachton Keep inside to face their fate.
The Queen is not seen again.Location
Crachton Keep -
1227
The Collapse of the Empire
Disaster / DestructionThe death of King Holomere and the loss of Crachton Keep throws Elderhaven into panic and control of The Elder Expanse by the Emperor is slowly lost.
Location
Elderhaven
Current Era
1246 and beyond
The Era begins as the death of King Holomere and the loss of Crachton Keep throws Elderhaven into panic as control by the Emperor is lost.
After the collapse of the Emperor's control, many regions choose to work alone or with alternative allies.
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1270
The Return of the King
Life, BirthKing Holomere is bought back from what many thought was death, but rather a curse put on him by the sinister Queen Swinzer-Holomere.
Returning to the throne, he swears to bring Crachton Keep back to its former glory.Location
Crachton Keep -
1271
Expanding the Expanse
Diplomatic actionThe North Sword Coast agree to join the newly reformed Northern Pact alongside Elderhaven and Gurnruhm to take back control of the Expanse.
Location
Elderhaven
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