The Creator rose from the Abyss. Pushing the Old Gods into the furthest depths of the inky blackness. The Well, Aphara and its inhabitants were created as the Creator broke themselves to release the energy required.
Creation Age
1 850
The endless black of the Abyss gave way to divine creation.
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87 CA
Divine Council formed
Political eventThe Divine Council was formed shortly after Aphara's creation, an intricate system of governance which dictated the roles of the Gods and allowed them to rule effectively.
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280 CA
Creation of the Vale
CelestialKazan creates the Vale, and all beings begin to dream for the first time.
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403 CA
First Abyssal Expedition
Discovery, ExplorationThe first Fey travel into the Abyss and attempt to study it. They encounter the first recorded aberrations.
Location
The Abyss -
406 CA
Discovery of Demons
Discovery, ScientificDurring the second abyssal expidition, the fey sent to explore the Abyss searched for the remains of their fallen explorers who died durring the first expidition. Instead they found the demons they became.
Location
The Abyss -
419 CA
Ahzrukhal is Born
Life, Birth -
821 CA
First Archdemon Sighting
Discovery, ScientificDuring an expedition into the Abyss, the expedition team encountered Varvoth. Most were captured, but a few members of the expedition lived to tell the tale.
Location
Agony
Demonic Age
851 1481
What began as an attempt to explore the Abyss resulted in countless deaths and the discovery of the Archdemons.
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1 DA
15 DA
First Abyssal Incursion
Military actionVarvoth began raiding Aphara, capturing Fey to be tortured and punished for their perceived sins.
Location
Agony -
48 DA
Birth of Lesser Celestials
CelestialThe Gods create lesser celestial beings to serve as added defence against abyssal threats.
Location
Aphara -
181 DA
190 DA
Second Abyssal Incursion
Military actionVarvoth once again raids Aphara for more sinners to punish. Her ranks are bolstered by fey cultists.
Location
Aphara -
493 DA
Second Archdemon Sighting
Discovery, ScientificDuring a military campaign into the Abyss, Drakoth was encountered. The entire legion was slaughtered, word only reached Aphara thanks to magical artifact.
Location
Omnialix -
528 DA
536 DA
Third Abyssal Incursion
Military action -
535 DA
605 DA
First Abyssal War
Military actionVarvoth and Drakoth, having many differences between each other, begin to fight for control over large expanses of the Abyss.
Location
The Abyss
Age of Treason
1482 2042
With increasing instability, The Forbidden One attempts to seize the throne of The Creator.
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1 AT
561 AT
The Divine War
RevolutionAfter many centuries without The Creator's return, The Forbidden One claimed the title of Heir of Creation and attempted to seize control of Aphara by force. The rest of the pantheon united against them.
Location
Aphara -
38 AT
89 AT
Fourth Abyssal Incursion
Military actionDrakoth and Varvoth put aside their differences to take advantage of a weakened Aphara. This resulted in the bloodiest incursion in history.
Location
Aphara -
38 AT
First Monstrosities Discovered
Discovery, ScientificA small battle in Aphara was interrupted by several hydras. Other sightings of monstrosities were reported in the coming years.
Location
The Breeding Grounds -
48 AT
Third Archdemon Sighting
Discovery, ScientificAfter years of searching for the source of monstrosities, the Breeding Grounds and Zalvath herself was discovered.
Location
The Breeding Grounds -
55 AT
First contact with Envy
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventThe Old God Envy begins to speak in the minds of fey, with an unending appetite to learn more about them.
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149 AT
301 AT
Third Abyssal War
Military actionThrough a series of strategic maneuvers, the Gods manage to pit the Archdemons against each other. This gives them time to devote more resources to The Divine War.
Location
The Abyss -
254 AT
First contact with Desire
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventThe Old God Desire begins to speak in the minds of fey, promising them their greatest desire.
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259 AT
Creation of Chi'ka'gough
CelestialWith many Archtrees destroyed, Anor creates a resting place for the dead and dying.
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289 AT
First contact with Greed
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventThe Old God Greed begins to speak in the minds of fey, promising them untold wealth.
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310 AT
Opening of the Well
CelestialIn order to turn the tide against The Forbidden One, Adderine bestowed the knowledge of spellcasting to the fey and lesser celestials.
Location
The Well -
363 AT
366 AT
Evermyre Created
Construction beginning/endWorried for the worst Mazadok creates Evermyre as a last resort, a safe haven in case the pantheon lost the Divine War.
Location
Evermyre -
372 AT
376 AT
Fifth Abyssal Incursion
Military actionThe Forbidden One stuck a deal with Drakoth, and the two forces struck the pantheons forces simultaneously.
Location
Aphara -
553 AT
Heart of Creation Discovered
Discovery, ExplorationDeep within the Well, the legendary Heart of Creation was discovered. With it, the Divine Pantheon was able to strike down The Forbidden One and bring an end to The Divine War.
Location
The Well -
561 AT
Birth of Devils and Drow
Religious eventFor their role in The Divine War, the worst of The Forbidden One's army was locked in the Infernal Stockade with them. Other supporters of The Forbidden were cast into the flames of Aphara, becoming Devils. Their children were covered in the ashes of their parents flesh, forever marked they became the Drow.
Location
Aphara -
561 AT
The Great Burning
Disaster / DestructionWith The Forbidden One and their generals locked away in the Infernal Stockade, Aphara was set aflame and left to burn. The survivors left to Evermyre.
Location
Aphara
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