Castores Timeline of Castores Timeline

Timeline of Castores

Pre-Cycle

... 1 BI

The time before the Invasion

  • Circa 1000 BI
    Rise of the First Empire of Rouran
    Founding

    The Dwarves and Giants of Jhanin are defeated by the marauding Kyn hordes of Achaemen. The packs swiftly turn on each other, and the winner becomes the first emperor of Rouran.

Transitionary Cycle

1 /3 AI 400 /3 AI

  • 0 /0 AI

    8 /0 AI


    The Invasion
    Disaster / Destruction

    The world is forever changed as the Invaders darken the skies of Dathenay. Dath is reduced to a waste, the Almazyn are oblitered, alliances are forged, and betrayals that haunt the world are enacted.

  • 5 /0 AI


    Battle of Xiang Feng
    Military action

    Atop the tallest peak in eastern Dathenay, an alliance of Dragons, Kinnara, and rebel Humans fight against the Invaders. Though they are defeated, it comes at significant cost to the Invaders, leading them to divert their forces elsewhere.

    Location
    Xiang Feng
  • 8 /0 AI

    553 /0 AI


    Period of 31 Kings
    Era beginning/end

    The lands of Xiang Feng begin their recovery. Following the Invasion, the lands of Xiang Feng split into roughly 31 city states focused along the two major rivers of the land, 5 of which were actually Kinnara.

    Location
    Xiang Feng
  • 9 /0 AI

    20 /0 AI


    The Favor of the Spring Court
    Diplomatic action

    Given the ruined, corrupted state of most of the northern lands, the Spring Court allows Rouran and other survivors access to their lands, for a time.

  • 25 /0 AI


    Fall of the First Empire of Rouran
    Political event

    Pincered between Fey, Demons, and Humans, as well as suffering Dwarf and Giant slave uprisings from within, the Kyn empire falls.

  • 149 /0 AI


    The Long Seasons Begin
    Discovery, Scientific

    The first long winter of Castores. Most civilizations that were cobbling themselves together following the Invasion collapse. The Fey Courts, Xiang Feng, and Xhalandar are largely unaffected, though Bael Archas, Khaz Vedran, and Jhal'Qerzaan all suffer major revolts.

First Cycle

1/1 AI -> 1000/1 AI

  • 1 1/AI

    250 1/AI


    The First Spring
    Geological / environmental event

    As the crushing cold of Winter finally withdraws, the beleaguered people of Castores finally get a time to rebuild.

  • 154 1/AI

    944 1/AI


    Kinnarate Period
    Era beginning/end

    Following an invasion from Dath, the people of Xiang Feng become paranoid of Invader technology. The Kinnara, harmed most of all by the dark machines, form a puritan government that unites Xiang Feng for a time.

    Location
    Xiang Feng
  • 251 1/AI

    500 1/AI


    The First Summer
    Geological / environmental event

    After almost three centuries of relief, the world began to waste away once again.

  • 501 1/AI

    750 1/AI


    The First Fall
    Geological / environmental event

    As some reprieve after the desolation of summer, a long rainy period breathes life into the world once again.

    Location
    Xiang Feng
  • 751 1/AI

    1000 1/AI


    The Second Winter
    Geological / environmental event

    Though the dreaded colds returned, knowledge of the utility of Kresnite passed down allowed civilization to fare better than before.

  • 944 1/AI

    1246 1/AI


    Warring States Period
    Era beginning/end

    The collapse of the Kinnarate results in the race fading into myth and legend. Xiang Feng falls into an era of internal strife.

    Location
    Xiang Feng

Second Cycle

1/2 AI -> 1000/2 AI

  • 1 /2 AI

    250 /2 AI


    The Second Spring
    Geological / environmental event

    Having learned of the fickle, cyclical nature of the world, civilization prepares to rebuild once again.

  • 246 /2 AI

    288 /2 AI


    Xhali Occupation of Xiang Feng
    Era beginning/end

    After a successful invasion of the disparate Fengese states, Xhalandar held the country for 42 years before learning the lesson of relying too heavily on a slave army.

    Location
    Xiang Feng
  • 251 /2 AI

    500 /2 AI


    The Second Summer
    Geological / environmental event

    Though having 1000 years of warning, summer would not come easy to the world.

  • 288 /2 AI

    302 /2 AI


    Xidao Dynasty
    Era beginning/end

    After achieving its freedom, Xiang Feng enters a brief age of consolidation and regulation that forms the framework of centuries to come.

    Location
    Xiang Feng
  • 303 /2 AI

    833 /2 AI


    Mikai Dynasty
    Era beginning/end

    The Golden Age of Xiang Feng. A time of great expansion, development and expression. Such growth was not sustainable however, as the land eventually fell into complacency and corruption, and eventually, madness.

    Location
    Xiang Feng
  • 501 /2 AI

    750 /2 AI


    The Second Fall
    Geological / environmental event

    An expected reprieve from the harshness of Summer. But not a peaceful one.

  • 751 /2 AI

    1000 /2 AI


    The Third Winter
    Geological / environmental event

    The world readied itself for the frigid destruction.

  • 833 /2 AI

    884 /2 AI


    Period of Madness
    Era beginning/end

    Following the Fengese Golden Age, the Primordial of Madness, Ghadab is summoned, and the land enters a brief, but horrible era of chaos.

    Location
    Xiang Feng
  • 835 /2 AI


    The Sky Pillar Rebellion
    Revolution

    Mahjur of the Jhanin Sky Pillar, led by the Kar’Naj Dead-Eye, rebel against the giants. Put down by Varmir Dragonsbane, brother of the king. However he massacres women and children, leading to assignment to the wall.

  • 884 /2 AI

    1127 /2 AI


    Kasai Dynasty
    Era beginning/end

    Following the passionate expansion, exploration, and eventual insanity of the Minkai Dynasty, the Kasai took Xiang Feng in a more puritan, ascetic direction.

    Location
    Xiang Feng

Third Cycle

1/3 AI -> Beyond

  • 1 /3 AI

    250 /3 AI


    The Third Spring
    Geological / environmental event

    Once again, the world is reinvigorated with life.

  • 127 /3 AI

    207 /3 AI


    Four Kingdoms Period
    Era beginning/end

    After the grayness of the Kasai, they were overturned by the Poet's Rebellion. In the power vacuum, four houses rose to prominence. Often romanticized by later generations, it was not just an age of conflict but also of cultural revitalization.

    Location
    Xiang Feng
  • 207 /3 AI

    408 /3 AI


    Ueusugi Dynasty
    Era beginning/end

    Following a second invasion from Xhalandar, one of the four Fengese Kingdom achieves dominance.

  • 251 /3 AI

    500 /3 AI


    The Third Summer
    Geological / environmental event

    Spring always gives away to Summer. But this Summer would not be one the world would forget.

  • 365 /3 AI


    Birth of Ahmed Thrakul
    Life, Birth

    Ahmed is born in a village north of Raal

  • 366 /3 AI


    Birth of Harikiran
    Life, Birth

    Harikiran the Great is born near Indore.

  • 397 /3 AI


    The Sixth Journey
    Expedition

    Ahmed and his follows make their Sixth Journey to Xiang Feng. It is not exactly a successful visit, but Xiang Feng agrees not to be their enemy. The Seventh Journey begins shortly after, with almost the entire world descending upon Bael Archas.

  • 400 /3 AI


    Founding of Ekbatan
    Construction beginning/end

    The ruined city of Ekbatan  becomes the base of Ahmed's armies, slowly becoming the capitol of the Achaemenid Empire.

  • 402 /3 AI


    Fall of Bael Archas
    Military action

    The Seven Journeys end with the surrender of Garyon, last of the Demon Lords of Bael Archas. The Achaemenid Empire is officially founded.

  • 403 /3 AI


    The Imperial Disapearance
    Political event

    Emperor Ahmed Thrakul and the imperial family except for Muhar Thrakul disappear. Muhar Thakul ascends to the throne of the Achaemenid Empire.

    Location
    Achaemen