Azan Velle, first of his name, is born to a human woman named Ditan Golux after she is impregnated by an avatar of the god Croqesni.
The Velle Bloodline
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2327 BCE
The Velle Bloodline Begins
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2298 BCE
Azan Velle becomes the head of the city-state of Khampura
Political eventAzan Velle becomes the head of the Khampura city-state. He is widely considered the most feared, revered, or respected sorcerer on the Chultan Peninsula.
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2294 BCE
Azan Velle forms the Coalition of Chains
Diplomatic actionAzan Velle forms the Coalition of Chains, a loose coalition of city-states across the Chultan Peninsula.
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1333 BCE
Azarian Velle, third of his name, is born
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1298 BCE
Azarian Velle III becomes First Among Equals of the Coalition of Chains
Political eventAzarian Velle III is named First among Equals of the Coalition of Chains after his father, Azarian Velle II, falls in personal combat against Emperor Orin Emberfall I during the Battle of Rhuddlan Woods.
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1297 BCE
Frostmoot
The Coalition of Chains is destroyed
Disaster / DestructionAfter Azarian II’s defeat, the Coalition falls into chaos and the divided city-states are no match for the Empire.
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1297 BCE
Winterwane
Azarian Velle III flees to Tashalar
Life, RelocationAzarian III, leading the Disciples of Croqesni, flees before the Imperial advance overtakes Khampura and takes shelter in the small Dwarven state of Tashalar.
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1295 BCE
The Akûrian Prophecy is made
Life, MilestoneThe Centaur Gadriel makes the Akûrian Prophecy to Azarian Velle III in the Withered Woods.
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1275 BCE
Lowsun
Azarian III creates the forerunners of Croqesni's Chosen
Religious eventIn the power vacuum after the death of Emperor Orin Emberfall I and the collapse of the First Empire of Orin, Azarian III raises a holy army (which would eventually become Croqesni’s Chosen) and launches the first in a series of crusades in an attempt to reclaim the lost lands of the Chultan Peninsula from the Empire.
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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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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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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.
The war ends after the Imperial Guard fails to capture Alentum, capital of Tashalar, despite a prolonged siege. Most of the free Dwarven nations are now under the control of the Empire. -
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. -
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
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.