Durin emerges from underneath Mount Gundabad in the Tul-Radun Mountains. Along with him emerge the Dwarven people, referred to as Durin’s Folk, united under his guidance.
History of Weralt
The history of the main continent of Amospia. Many epic tales have been forged on this continent.
Pre-History
Events dating from the origin of the continent itself to the fall of the Narmen.
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-10000 NE
Emergence of the Dwarves
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Founding of Dwarrowdelf
FoundingDurin discovers Kheled-zâram, a crystal clear lake atop the slopes of Caradhras. Around this lake, veins of raw Mithral are first seen. Smitten with the location, Durin founds the city of Dwarrowdelf which would quickly become the capital and most treasured city of the Dwarves.
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-8848 NE
Establishment of the First Kingdom of Khazad-Dum
Political eventDurin leaves his trusted friend Mótsog to rule over Gundabad. The two realms of Gundabad and Dwarrowdelf make up the first Kingdom of Khazad-Dum. Durin is crowned the first High King, and receives the title ‘Durin the Deathless’
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-8829 NE
-8827 NE
War of the Longbeards
Military: WarMótsog betrays Durin, declaring himself High King in open rebellion against his once-trusted friend. Gundabad and Dwarrowdelf engage in a bloody civil war causing the deaths of thousands of Dwarves.
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-8110 NE
Mithral Alloy
Technological achievementBoic Bravesoul perfects the forging of raw Mithral into a metal lighter than steel, but as hard as dragon scales. The Dwarves keep the secret of Mithral hidden from all outsiders.
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-6000 NE
First Alliance of Dwarves and Elves
Diplomatic actionAs many dwarven holds are abandoned, the Elves begin moving into the nearby lowlands and forests. Dwarves and Elves establish a very amicable relationship, Dwarven smiths even sharing the secret of mithral to some of them. A strong trade relationship is established.
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-5000 NE
Second Waking of Durin
Religious eventDurin the Deathless awakens for the second time. Durin II appears as a celestial dwarf, having some powers of an angel. He leads many dwarves on a pilgrimage westward, finding the mountain Karaz Shathur and its wealth of adamantite (though is it too hard to forge at this time). The city of Karaz Ankor is founded.
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-4900 NE
Establishment of the Second Kingdom of Khazad-Dum
FoundingOnce more under High King Durin, the Second Kingdom of Khazad-Dum is established and Durin’s Folk see a rapid rise in wealth, power, knowledge, and influence.
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-4900 NE
First Idgyptian Contact
Cultural eventThe first organized groups of humans meet the Dwarves in what is now northern Idgypt. Relations are mixed, but start out fairly cordial to one another.
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-3995 NE
-2500 NE
First Dwarven Isolation Period
Diplomatic actionThe massive increase in wealth causes the Dwarves to become ever more covetous of their riches. Most of their technology and craftsmanship is not shared with the outside world. Outsiders are barred almost all contact and a period of isolation begins.
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-3500 NE
Dwarven Settlement of Donovia
FoundingExpansion of the Second Kingdom of Khazad-Dum reaches modern day Donovia, where several prominent holds are established.
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-3000 NE
-2816 NE
Wars of Middle-Weralt
Military: WarIncreasingly cautious of the human realms establishing themselves on the surface, the Dwarves become embroiled in several wars against the human kingdoms of the area including Gondor, Arnor, and early Rohan.
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-2500 NE
Second Dwarven Contact with Idgypt
Diplomatic actionThe Idgyptian Old Kingdom rises in dominance and the Dwarves reluctantly open up some contact. Limited trade occurs, during which a small amount of Dwarven steel and cold iron make it to Idgypt. The Dwarven Isolation Period comes to an end.
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-2000 NE
Height of Khazad-Dum
Political eventThe Second Kingdom of Khazad-Dum reaches its territorial height, stretching from modern day Kharanos and Vandalusia to southern Donovia. Immense volumes of gold and crafts of the Dwarves are sought after by human kingdoms... and powerful dragons who begin forming small groups to raid the dwarven holds.
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-2000 NE
Forging of the Rings of Power
Artistic creationThe Great Rings of Power are forged. 3 are given to the Elves, 7 to the Dwarves, and 9 to the race of Men. Sauron secretly crafts the One Ring. This marks a turning point in civilized culture, as the first time a widespread proliferation of magcal artifacts occurs. Elven and Dwarven knowledge are highly sought after by other realms.
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-1500 NE
-1488 NE
First War of the Ring
Military: WarDragon attacks on the Dwarves steadily increase in frequency until a three-front assault is launched by a combined army of 13 dragons in total, causing the destruction of Gundabad. Here it becomes clear Sauron is behind the attacks, allying himself with the chromatic dragons of the east. The First War of the Ring begins as Elves, Dwarves, Humans, and other races ally against the greater threat of Sauron.
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-1498 NE
Destruction of Dwarrowdelf
Military: BattleSauron conquers much of eastern Khazad-Dum, but is halted at the gates of Dwarrowdelf. Morgoth informs Sauron of a Balrog who took shelter deep in the Underdark after one of the early wars against the Dwarves. Using his power of corruption, Sauron influences the Dwarves to delve deeper until they awaken the Balrog, who lays waste to the city above. At this time however, Durin IV would awaken and take up arms against the Balrog. Though the beast is defeated, on its death it curses Caradhras, the mountain under which Dwarrowdelf lay. The mountain would forever erupt in flames, casting Moria into shadow and forcing the Dwarves to abandon the city as it was destroyed by the raging fires of the volcano. After this, the name Mordor would come to refer to the area previously known as Moria, and Caradhras became colloquially known as Mount Doom.
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-1494 NE
Construction of Barad-Dur
Construction beginning/endSauron constructs his evil fortress, Barad-Dur, amongst the ruins of Moria at the foot of Mount Doom. From here Sauron would launch attacks on the free peoples of Amospia.
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-1488 NE
Siege of Barad-Dur
Military: BattleThe Last Alliance of Elves, Men, and Dwarves finally corner Sauron at Barad-Dur and defeat him. The One Ring falls into the hands of Isildur, King of Gondor, before becoming lost to time.
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1 NE
The Creation of Races
Celestial / CosmicWhen Zovilla created the Narmen and Knom to inhabit this first world.
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10000 NE
Fall of the Narmen
Disaster / DestructionWhen the Great Flood wiped out the vast majority of the Narmen, and drastically changed the landscape along with it.
Before Common Era
Events spanning from the fall of the Narmen to around the Great Collapse of Idgypt.
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-4890 BCE
Rise of the first Idgyptians
Population Migration / TravelThe first Idgyptians arrive and settle in the Nile valley, establishing contacts with the other small farming communities and tribes in central Weralt.
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-3100 BCE
Idgypt Unifies
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-2686 BCE
Founding of the Idgyptian Old Kingdom
FoundingThe Old Kingdom era begins in Idgypt, also known as the Age of Pyramids.
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-2181 BCE
-2055 BCE
Idgypt: First Intermediate Period
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-2055 BCE
Formation of the Idgyptian Middle Kingdom
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-1650 BCE
-1550 BCE
Idgypt: Second Intermediate Period
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-1550 BCE
Formation of the Idgyptian New Kingdom
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-1510 BCE
Dwarven Second Kingdom Rises
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-1069 BCE
-664 BCE
Idgypt: Third Intermediate Period
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-525 BCE
Achaemenid (Persian) Empire conquers Idgypt
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-509 BCE
Roman Republic Established
Political eventThe Roman people exile King Tarquinius and form the first senate, founding the Roman Republic
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-492 BCE
Dwarven Decline Period Begins
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-404 BCE
-343 BCE
Idgypt Gains Independence from Persia
Political eventIdgypt gains independence from Achaemenid Empire until it is reconquered 60 years later
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-334 BCE
-331 BCE
Elizabeth Invades the Achaemenid Empire
Military actionElizabeth the Great of Macedon begins her invasion of the Persian Achaemenid Empire.
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-323 BCE
Elizabeth Dies
Life, DeathElizabeth the Great dies without an heir. Her generals, known as the Diadochi, divide her empire.
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-322 BCE
-301 BCE
Wars of the Diadochi
Military actionThe Diadochi Kingdoms fight for control over Elizabeth's empire
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-49 BCE
10 /1
Caesar crosses the Rubicon
Military actionJulius Caesar and his legions cross the Rubicon river, starting a civil war in the Roman Republic.
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-42 BCE
Great Collapse of the Dwarves
DisbandmentGreat Collapse of the Dwarves following rise of Germanic peoples and Roman influence
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-30 BCE
Idgypt becomes a Roman Province
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-27 BCE
Roman Empire formed
Diplomatic actionThe Roman Republic is officially converted into the Roman Empire under Octavian, now named Augustus.
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-26 BCE
Idgypt Rebels against Rome
Military actionIdgyptian forces storm the governor's palace in Elizandria, beginning the 1st Romano-Idgyptian War
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-24 BCE
Diadochi Alliance Forms
Diplomatic actionMost of the Diadochi Kingdoms join forces, forming the Diadochi Alliance and rebelling against the Roman Empire.
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-23 BCE
Idgypt regains Independence
Military actionIdgyptian forces manage to push the Romans out of Idgypt, ending the war.
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-2 BCE
Great Collapse of Idgypt
DisbandmentCentralized rule in Idgypt begins to collapse as the country splits along nome borders, marking the beginning of the 4th Intermediate Period.
Common Era
Events dating from around the construction of the Red Library to the present day.
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1 CE
Construction of the Red Library
Construction beginning/endThe Red Library is constructed, marking the beginning of the Common Era.
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453 CE
Rome loses Northern Provinces
Military actionThe northern provinces of the Roman Empire are overrun by Germanic invaders, forcing Rome to abandon the north.
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709 CE
Formation of Pomerelia
Political eventVarious peoples, previously forced out of Slav, come together and form the kingdom of Pomerelia.
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907 CE
Fantasia Formed
Diplomatic actionPomerelian mages and scholars, forced out of Pomerelia, take over an unaffiliated village and create rainbows, forming Fantasia.
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908 CE
Formation of Swords of Strength
Political eventFollowing the expulsion of the scholarly class, most of the Pomerelian military leaves the country and forms the Swords of Strength, leaving Pomerelia to collapse.
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918 CE
924 CE
Raskarian War of Independence
Military actionRaskaria fights the Germans and Franks for it's independence.
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1075 CE
Memphis-Raskaria War Begins
Military actionMemphis attempts to annex the Kingdom of Raskaria, war breaks out.
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1080 CE
Necrian Invasion
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventNecrian forces invade from the Nether. The armies of Memphis and Raskaria sign a ceasefire and join forces against the invaders.
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1117 CE
Reunification of Idgypt
FoundingThe Nile Land Charter is signed, crowning Shadotep I as the first pharaoh of a unified Idgypt in over 1600 years and ending the 4th Intermediate Periiod.
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1403 CE
Formation of Donovia
FoundingVarious groups of elves, dwarves, and humans fight for power in the southeast, resulting in the formation of Donovia.
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1467 CE
1484 CE
The Great Demon War
Military actionThe Cult of Kosmos summons the demon lord Surt, beginning the Great Demon War.
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1490 CE
25 /61492 CE
29 /5
2nd Romano-Idgyptian War
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1496 CE
Swords of Strength joins Fantasia
Political eventDue to strong diplomatic and ancestral ties, the Swords of Strength is peacefully annexed by Fantasia.
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1501 CE
29 /6
The Theban Succession
Political eventThe nomarchs of Thebes and several surrounding nomes declare independence from the Idgyptian Empire.
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1501 CE
12 /81502 CE
15 /10
Idgyptian Civil War
Military actionA series of events leaves the Idgyptian Empire no choice but to declare war on the Theban Revolt.
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1502 CE
5 /11503 CE
25 /11
The Aswan War
Military actionA war between the UKE and Donovia breaks out over taxation of trade in the Aswan Strait.
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1502 CE
4 /2
Rise of the Sassanids
Political eventA series of mass protests in Persia leads to a military coup, deposing the reigning Seleucids and replacing them with a new dynasty, the Sassanids.
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1503 CE
3 /12
Unexpected Union
Political eventIn an unexpected move, the Antigonid Kingdom agrees to peacefully join the Sassanid Empire, raising alarm in the other Greek kingdoms.