The Age of Men begins after the first human nation, the Aelnon Hierarchy, is formed.
The Age of Man
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0 BCE
The Age of Men Begins
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7 CE
The Imperial Guard wins the Siege of Fretteson’s Delve, marking the end of the Shield Wars
Military actionThe Pyrrhic victory by the Imperial Guard Chasm-forgers at the Siege of Fretteson’s Delve marks the end of the Shield Wars. While the Shield Wars were largely successful at protecting Imperial interests, the Siege of Fretteson’s Delve exposes how exhausted and depleted the Imperial Guard has grown. Amid a growing divide between the civilian and military leadership, General Ilik Emberfall publicly blames his uncle, Emperor Orin Emberfall IV, for the nation’s struggles, citing the earlier referendums allowing clans to break away from the Empire.
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17 CE
Winterwane
General Ilik Emberfall renames himself Orin Emberfall V and declares himself Emperor
Life, Achievement/ WinWhen General Ilik Emberfall renames himself Orin Emberfall V and declares himself Emperor, the majority of the Imperial Guard follows his lead. His uncle, Emperor Orin Emberfall IV, flees, requesting (and receiving) amnesty from the Ash Mountain Clan.
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17 CE
Highsun
The Fourth Great Empire of Orin is reformed into the Fifth Great Empire of Orin
Political eventThe newly-crowned Emperor Orin Emberfall V begins restructuring the Empire around the New Order of Valeguard, a fringe system of belief arguing that Dwarves are the master race. The New Order postulates that since Dwarven civilization is obviously superior to other civilizations, then the Dwarves themselves were superior to all other races, and should thus be entitled to lead all of Valeguard for its own good.
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150 CE
Dorin Emberfall I is born
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175 CE
Redfall
The High Kingdom of Tashalar is formed
FoundingHis Holiness High King Naronel Velle leads the Last Crusade, finally reuniting the entirety of the Chultan Peninsula (as well as a number of outlying areas) under Velle reign. High King Velle names the newly-founded nation the High Kingdom of Tashalar.
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175 CE
Fellnight
Amathrian and Hemandrian, True Prophets of Croqesni, are born
Life, BirthQueen Amsiel Velle gives birth to twin baby boys, Amathrian and Hemandrian. The two are hailed as True Prophets of Croqesni
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195 CE
Frostmoot
Hemandrian Velle murders his brother Amathrian Velle in his sleep
Life, DeathHemandrian Velle slays his brother Amathrian in his sleep, believing him to be an avatar of the Dark God Suriel. With the help of his loyal Chosen, Hemandrian immediately blames the Fifth Great Empire of Orin as the assassins.
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195 CE
Deepsnow
High King Hemandrian Velle declares martial law in the High Kingdom of Tashalar
Political eventHemandrian Velle declares martial law in the High Kingdom of Tashalar and uses his powers to kill or deport anyone not of the Disciples of Croqesni.
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195 CE
Palesun
The Dominion of Sirisea is formed
FoundingRefugees from the High Kingdom of Tashalar, as well as from the Aelnon Hierarchy, flee from religious persecution and establish the Dominion of Sirisea.
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266 CE
Frostmoot
Emperor Orin V dies of natural causes
Life, Death -
266 CE
Deepsnow
Dorin Emberfall I becomes Emperor of the Fifth Great Empire of Orin
Life, Achievement/ WinDorin Emberfall I is the protege and chosen heir to Emperor Orin V.
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335 CE
The Dwarf and Orc Clan Security and Non-Aggression Pact (DOCSNAP) is created
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345 CE
The Dwarf and Orc Defensive Entente (DOCDE) is created
Diplomatic actionIn order to counteract redoubled Imperial expansion, High King Hemandrian Velle IV of the High Kingdom of Tashalar offered any willing dwarven or orcish clans entry into the Dwarf and Orc Defensive Entente (DOCDE). Several dozen join.
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353 CE
North-South Understanding signed
Diplomatic actionThe Fifth Great Empire of Orin and the Eternal Kingdom of Valleriath sign the North-South Understanding, which pledged complete non-aggression between the two powers, and set up an exchange of Imperial scientific, industrial, and military equipment and expertise for valuable rare elements and raw materials, as well as elven magic knowledge.
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361 CE
376 CE
15-year Stay of Aggression Treaty (SAT) sign
Diplomatic actionThe Fifth Great Empire of Orin and the High Kingdom of Tashalar sign the 15-year Stay of Aggression Treaty (SAT).
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379 CE
2 Redfall479 CE
2 Redfall
100-year Suspension of Aggression Treaty (SAT-2) signed
Diplomatic actionThe Fifth Great Empire of Orin and the High Kingdom of Tashalar signed the 100-year Suspension of Aggression Treaty (SAT-2).
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401 CE
Dorin Emberfall II is born
Life, Birth -
478 CE
Frostmoot
Emperor Dorin I dies of natural causes
Life, Death -
478 CE
Deepsnow
Dorin Emberfall II becomes Emperor of the Fifth Great Empire of Orin
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479 CE
3 Redfall523 CE
20 Firemoot
The First War of Dwarven Coalescence
Military actionThe Fifth Great Empire of Orin launches coordinated strikes against most of the Dwarven nations and city-states on Valeguard. The resistance effort is spearheaded by the High Kingdom of Tashalar (led by High King Hemandrian Velle VI) and the Ash Mountain Alliance, composed of the Ash Mountain, Stoutfist, Jadehunter, Truehammer, and Tharhak dwarven clans, and the Mataktar orc clan.
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551 CE
Dorin Emberfall III is born
Life, Birth -
699 CE
Frostmoot
Emperor Dorin II dies in personal combat
Life, Death -
699 CE
Deepsnow
Dorin Emberfall III becomes Emperor of the Fifth Great Empire of Orin
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701 CE
772 CE
The Second War of Dwarven Coalescence
Military actionThe Fifth Great Empire of Orin begins the Second War of Dwarven Coalescence, determined to bring the remaining free Dwarven clans to heel. The primary targets of the Fifth Empire are the Northern Exiles, the Free Dwarven Consortium, and the High Kingdom of Tashalar (led by High King Hemandrian Velle XIII).
The Second War of Dwarven Coalescence ends after the second failed siege of the Tashalari capital, Alentum. While almost all of the last remaining free Dwarven nations are now under the control of the Empire, a few scattered Dwarven city-states, such as the Ash Mountain Clan, remain. -
946 CE
Bjorni Hrandison invents dynamite
Technological achievementBjorni Hrandison (Dwarf/male) accidentally invents dynamite. He is awarded the Dwaling Chemistry Prize posthumously.
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1104 CE
Iderdg Olafsdottir successfully harnesses steam power
Technological achievementIderdg Olafsdottir (Dwarf/female) successfully harnesses steam power.
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1767 CE
Astrid Mundidotr pioneers powered flight
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1777 CE
Frostmoot
The High Kingdom of Tashalar is destroyed
Military actionTashalari rebels and Imperial troops overthrow and execute King Hemandrian XXIX.
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1777 CE
Deepsnow
Exodus from Tashalar
Population Migration / TravelMost of the Velle bloodline flee the ruins of the High Kingdom of Tashalar with the remaining supporters of King Hemandrian and the Followers of Croqesni.
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1777 CE
Winterwane
Aelnon/Sirisea Arms Race begins
Political eventWith Tashalar's military scattered and defeated and the Fifth Great Empire's resources spent, the Aelnon Hierarchy and the Dominion of Sirisea begin a frantic arms race.
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1779 CE
The Grandy Duchy of Tashalar is formed
FoundingFrom the ashes of the High Kingdom of Tashalar, the Fifth Great Empire of Orin forms a new puppet state, calling it the Grand Duchy of Tashalar.
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1783 CE
Hamath Velle is born
Life, BirthHamath Velle is born to Lord Arisos Velle and Lady Cilla Velle. The Velles are staying in the city of Alentum, capital of the Grand Duchy of Tashalar, guests of the Duke and Duchess of Tashalar.
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1801 CE
Frostmoot
Creon Thold unlocks the secrets of Arcanium
Scientific achievementFamous inventor Creon Thold (Human/male) unlocks the secrets of Arcanium.
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1801 CE
Deepsnow
Aelnon/Empire of Orin form science and technology alliance
Diplomatic actionWith Arcanium in short supply in the Aelnon Hierarchy, the Fifth Great Empire of Orin offers their expertise in steam power to bridge the technology gap.
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1824 CE
Mogel Militis creates the first (non-Dwarven) mass-producible rifled firearms
Technological achievementInventor Mogel Militis (Human/male) creates the first (non-Dwarven) mass-producible rifled firearms.
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1837 CE
The Hemoclysm
Disaster / DestructionA large-scale cataclysmic event which lead to the destruction of the Ash Mountain Clan.
Location
Ulzharrag, the Ash Mountain