Soividia Ustav unites the Varisian wanderers north of Lake Encarthan, founding the country of Ustalav.
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Heroes of Ustalav
The Kingdom of Ustalav and Before
... 3205
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2361
Ustalav founded
Era beginning/end -
3203
The Whispering Tyrant rises
RevolutionThe Whispering Tyrant returns to life and unites the ravenous orc tribes of Belkzen. The wizard Socorro leads an uprising in Carrion Hill, butchering thousands in the name of the Whispering Tyrant.
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3204
The prince of Ustalav dies in combat
Life, DeathPrince Ardurras II, son of King Ardurras Virholt, ventures forth to combat the risen lich and falls at the Tyrant’s hands. His undeaddestroying blade, Corpselight, is lost.
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3205
War for Ustalav
Military action
Rule of the Whispering Tyrant
3206 3827
Nearly 6 centuries of uncontested rule by the Whispering Tyrant ravages Ustalav.
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3206
The Kingdom of Ustalav falls
Era beginning/end -
3220
The Blood Drought
Extinction -
3801
Hope Shines Anew
Military actionThe Shining Crusade secures a beachhead in Ustalav at the modern-day community of Vauntil.
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3827
The Whispering Tyrant's reign ends
Era beginning/endThe Whispering Tyrant is imprisoned in Gallowspire by the Shining Crusade. Ustalav is returned to its people.
The Immortal Principality of Ustalav
3832 and beyond
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3832
Census to re-establish rule
Diplomatic actionIlmhost Vheist initiates a countrywide census and search for surviving noble lines.
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3834
A prince is crowned
FoundingThe census ends with the discovery of heirs to the Ordranti and Caliphvaso lines. Andredos Ordranti ascends as the first prince of the newly restored Immortal Principality of Ustalav.
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3836
The city of Caliphas is founded
FoundingSesasgia Caliphvaso refounds the city of Caliphas.
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3859
Belkzen stirs
Military actionOrcs begin regular raids on western Ustalav.
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3879
Kavapesta founded
FoundingThe priestess Kavapesta dies. Her followers begin construction of a cathedral, found the town of Kavapesta nearby, and rename Lake Divirmis in her honor.
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3882
Monastery of the Veil founded
FoundingThe Monastery of the Veil, a Pharasmin hermitage, is founded in Ulcazar.
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3898
Lepidstadt is founded
FoundingThe city of Lepidstadt is founded.
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3988
The Esoteric Order is founded
FoundingAldus Aldon Canter, future count of Vieland, returns from explorations in Osirion and deep Garund. Upon returning home, he begins lecturing on foreign philosophies and mystical paths to magical power. Within the year, Canter and his followers found the Esoteric Order of the Palatine Eye.
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4042
Tamrivena under siege
Diplomatic actionCount Andachi of Tamrivena, desperate in the face of mounting orc threats, entreats Zon-Kuthon for aid. The mercenary Kazavon arrives in response.
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4043
Scarwall rises
Military actionGeneral Kazavon drives the orcs from western Ustalav, but founds his own realm amid the conquered orc lands.
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4051
Count Andachi of Tamrivena is murdered
Life, DeathCount Andachi leads an army against the despotic Kazavon. Andachi is defeated and murdered.
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4063
Scarwall falls
Military actionArcanists affiliated with the Palatine Eye aid the hero Mandraivus in besieging Scarwall. Kazavon falls. Mandraivus is slain by orcs.
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4422
The University of Lepidstadt is founded
FoundingBrothers Liron and Cadamon Treyes investigate and destroy the mound structure known as Kalexcourt in Vieland. They found the University of Lepidstadt to house their findings and pass on their research.
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4570
The Sincomakti School of Sciences is founded
FoundingThe Sincomakti School of Sciences is founded in Rozenport. The founding professors extol the dual virtues of broad education and guarded ignorance.
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4606
Aroden dies
Era beginning/endThe Age of Lost Omens begins with Aroden’s death. The Worldwound opens in Sarkoris.
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4661
Harrowstone burns
Disaster / DestructionAfter a particularly horrendous batch of criminals arrive all at once, five of the worst foment a pison riot that results in the prison burning and closing, leaving nearby Ravengro to oversee its haunts.
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4670
The Palatinates are founded
Political eventWeakness and mismanagement lead to upheaval and bloodless rebellion in western Ustalav. The counties of Lozeri, Tamrivena, and Vieland abandon hereditary rule and adopt a cross-county parliamentary democracy, still loyal to the crown, known as the Palatinates.
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4674
Ustalav's capital moves
Political eventThe Ustalavic capital is moved from Ardis to Caliphas. Prince Valislav Ordranti dies of a persistent but unnamed illness soon after.
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4675
Aduard III crowned Prince of Ustalav
Political eventPrince Aduard III ascends the throne. Mircalla Caliphvaso, long-time consort of the fallen prince, gives birth to a child she claims to be Valislav’s son, naming him Reneis Ordranti. Mircalla disappears. Reneis is adopted by his aunt Countess Carmilla Caliphvaso.
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4687
4693
The War Without Rivals
Military actionCount Neska of Barstoi crosses into eastern Ardeal, sparking a 6-year civil war between Ardeal and Barstoi.
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4690
The Beast of Lepidstadt claims its first victim
Life, DeathDr. Henri Moritz, an outspoken champion of the people, is murdered by his secret creation, a monstrous amalgamation of corpses and monster parts given unnatural life. The terror goes on a rampage, killing numerous famed citizens and members of the ruling council in Lepidstadt. The monster comes to be known as the Beast of Lepidstadt.
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4705
Gozran4705
Erastus
The Lampblack Murders
Plague / EpidemicOver a span of 3 months, 13 people are killed in and around Lepidstadt in what are remembered as the Lampblack Murders. The Beast of Lepidstadt is blamed.
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4711
23 Rova4711
29 Rova
The Haunting of Harrowstone
ExpeditionFive unlikely heroes converge to bury their friend and mentor, Professor Lorrimor, only to uncover a nation-spanning plot by the Whispering Way.
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4712
9 Arodus
Adivion Adrissant defeated
Life, Achievement/ WinThe Heroes of Ustalav defeat Adivion Adrissant atop Gallowspire.
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