History of the Álfuríki

Time of Legends

... 5200 AC

This period of Álfuríki history is shrouded in myth and legend.

  • Circa 19500 AC
    Formation of Bjeoknjęíhaud
    Celestial / Cosmic

    The realm Bjeoknjęíhaud coalesces out of the Sora.

    Location
    Bjeoknjęíhaud
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  • Between 19500 AC and 19000 AC
    Gods of Bjeoknjęíhaud create worshippers
    Celestial / Cosmic

    The non-elven species of Bjeoknjęíhaud are created by their gods.

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  • Circa 19000 AC
    Elves of Bjeoknjęíhaud are created
    Celestial / Cosmic

    The gods of Bjeoknjęíhaud create the elves, declaring them their most beautiful creations.

    Location
    Bjeoknjęíhaud
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  • Circa 16000 AC
    Elves of Bjeoknjęíhaud are stripped of immortality
    Religious event

    The gods of Bjeoknjęíhaud strip the elves of their immortality reputedly out of jealousy.

    Location
    Bjeoknjęíhaud

Conquest of Bjeoknjęíhaud

5130 AC 4600 AC

The Øknodund turn militaristic and conquer their world.

  • 5130 AC


    Explorers from Feóð encounter the elves of Domb
    Discovery, Exploration

    Explorers from the continent of Feóð land on the shores of Domb, encountering the elves which had only been legends to them until that point.

    Location
    Bjeoknjęíhaud
  • 5129 AC


    Øknodundic elves travel to Feóð
    Diplomatic action

    Elves from the nation of Øknodund travel to Feóð with the explorers, but are horrified by the warfare they find. Things deteriorate further when the kings of the warring nations capture the elves and begin to sacrifice them in a blood rite.

    Location
    Bjeoknjęíhaud
  • 5128 AC


    Øknodundic survivors flee to Domb and raise an army
    Political event

    A few elves escape their captors and flee to Domb, where they begin raising a retributive force.

    Location
    Bjeoknjęíhaud
  • 5127 AC

    4632 AC


    Øknodund invasion of Feóð
    Military action

    The Øknodundic elves invade the continent of Feóð, slowly grinding through the native nations while dealing with constant resistance and rebellion from the natives.

    Location
    Bjeoknjęíhaud
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  • 4631 AC


    Øknodundic elves return to Domb
    Expedition

    The Øknodundic elves return to Domb, expected to be hailed as heroic conquerors. Instead, they are viewed with suspicion by the other elves who fear the violence the Øknodund had wrought.

    Location
    Bjeoknjęíhaud
  • 4630 AC

    4600 AC


    Øknodund conquer Domb
    Military action

    Believing the elves of Domb have become complacent, a faction of Øknodund launch a war of conquest for the continent.

    Location
    Bjeoknjęíhaud
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  • 4600 AC


    Founding of the Álfuríki
    Founding

    Having conquered their home realm of Bjeoknjęíhaud, the leaders of the Øknodund declare the foundation of the Álfuríki.

    Location
    Bjeoknjęíhaud
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Era of Stagnation

4600 AC 122 PC

The Álfuríki maintain a stranglehold on their world, stifling innovation and change.

  • 4600 AC


    Founding of the Álfuríki
    Founding

    Having conquered their home realm of Bjeoknjęíhaud, the leaders of the Øknodund declare the foundation of the Álfuríki.

    Location
    Bjeoknjęíhaud
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Expansionist Era

123 PC 300 PC

The Álfuríki spread unopposed through their region of the Sora.

  • 123 PC


    Álfuríki discover soraflight
    Discovery, Scientific

    After a long period of stagnation, the Álfuríki discover soraflight and begin their expansion into the Sora.

    Location
    Bjeoknjęíhaud
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  • 287 PC


    Álfuríki-Archive contact
    Diplomatic action

    The Álfuríki encounters the Dranomyr Archive, which warns them against interfering with primitive realms. The Álfuríki's leadership suppress knowledge of this meeting from their subjects.

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  • 300 PC

    8 /3
    302 PC

    22 /10

    Álfuríki-Koganush War
    Military action

    The Álfuríki and Koganusân Kingdom engage in a brutal, nearly three-year war which sees both sides suffer terrible casualties. Eventually, the Kingdom's superior industrial might brings them victory.

Era of Decline

300 PC and beyond

After encountering stronger nations, the Álfuríki begins to lose territory and power.

  • 300 PC

    8 /3
    302 PC

    22 /10

    Álfuríki-Koganush War
    Military action

    The Álfuríki and Koganusân Kingdom engage in a brutal, nearly three-year war which sees both sides suffer terrible casualties. Eventually, the Kingdom's superior industrial might brings them victory.

  • 396 PC

    18 /7
    410 PC

    12 /3

    Álfuríki-Tanzit War
    Military action

    The Álfuríki invade the Tanzit Suzerainty colony on Odaisa, sparking an extended war which saw the Suzerainty eventually press into Álfuríki territory and liberate several of their worlds, ending the Álfuríki's status as a major power.