The greatpine Oalian is awakened—some say by a Gatekeeper druid, others by Vvaraak herself. Over time, Oalian becomes recognized as the Great Druid, a spiritual authority respected by all the druids of the Eldeen Reaches.
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Modern Age
Scholars at Morgrave University call the last five thousand years the Age of Humanity, contending that its defining trait is the rise of human civilization and its spread from Sarlona to Khorvaire. The gnome sages of the Library of Korranberg call it the Dragonmarked Age, asserting that the appearance of the dragonmarks and the achievements of the dragonmarked houses are more significant in the grand sweep of history than mere human achievements. Most people dodge this debate by simply referring to it as the modern age.
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3100
Birth of Oalian
Life, Birth -
2200
Mark of Hospitality and Mark of Shadow
Life, SupernaturalThe Mark of Hospitality appears among halflings of the Talenta Plains.
The Mark of Shadow and the Mark of Death appear among the elves of Aerenal. -
2000
Mark of Healing
Life, Supernatural -
2000
Lhazaar Principalities
Population Migration / TravelThe adventurer Lhazaar leads a wave of human settlers from Sarlona to the eastern shores of Khorvaire, establishing what comes to be known as the Lhazaar Principalities. -
1975
Founding of Shaarat
FoundingMalleon the Reaver builds a fortress amid goblin ruins on the edge of the Dagger River, naming his keep Shaarat. Over time, it expands to become a powerful city. -
1800
Human Conquest
Population Migration / TravelHumans are aggressively expanding across Khorvaire, fighting and oppressing the goblins and other natives. -
1800
Mark of Scribing
Life, Supernatural -
1650
Mark of the Sentinel
Life, SupernaturalThe Mark of Sentinel appears among humans in the expanding city-state of Korth. -
1600
Destruction of House Vol
DisbandmentThe Aereni discover that the line of Vol, which carries the Mark of Death, has been performing magebreeding experiments with rogue dragons in hopes of enhancing the mark. The Undying Court joins forces with Argonnessen and completely wipes out the line of Vol.Elves that supported Vol are exiled to Khorvaire, and the elves of House Phiarlan choose to relocate there. -
1500
Mark of Warding
Life, SupernaturalThe Mark of Warding appears among the dwarves of the Ironroot Mountains. -
1500
Mark of Making
Life, Supernatural -
1400
Founding of Sharn
FoundingKing Bregor of Wroat destroys the rival city of Shaarat, asserting his power over the region. He eventually rebuilds the city and renames it Sharn. -
1000
Founding of Karrnath
FoundingKarrn the Conqueror seizes control of Korth and establishes the nation of Karrnath. After defeating the remaining goblinoid settlements, he unsuccessfully attempts to conquer Daskara, Metrol, Thaliost, and Wroat. -
1000
Mark of Storm
Life, Supernatural -
900
Mark of Passage
Life, Supernatural -
800
Mark of Handling
Life, Supernatural -
800
Birth of the Kalashtar
Life, BirthAdaran monks become voluntary vessels for quori spirits in Dal Quor, creating the Kalashtar. -
600
400
Quori Invasion of Sarlona
Disaster / DestructionIn Sarlona, the Sundering begins. Over the next two hundred years, the Quori use manipulation and greed to stir up riots and wars across the continent. These conflicts lead to a wave of human refugees settling on Khorvaire, notably in the Shadow Marches and the Demon Wastes. Tiefling and Human refugees from Sarlona flee to what is now Droaam. -
500
The Twelve and the War of the Mark
FoundingThe Council of the Twelve is established, forging a strong alliance between the dragonmarked houses and standardizing many practices. This leads to the War of the Mark, as the Twelve works to eradicate aberrant dragonmarks. -
500
Mark of Detection
Life, Supernatural -
493
End of the War of the Mark
Diplomatic actionThe War of the Mark comes to an end when Lord Tarkanan, the Lady of the Plague, and his other lieutenants - in a last great act of defiance - cause the destruction of the city of Sharn and the believed extinction of the Aberrant Dragonmark.
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45
Birth of Galifar I
Life, Birth -
22
Galifar, ruler of Karrnath
Political event -
14
1
Galifar's Campaign
Political eventGalifar ir'Wynarn begins his campaign to unite the Five Nations. He abolishes the practice of slavery in his domain and promises freedom to the oppressed subjects of his enemies. This draws a significant number of goblins to his cause. -
5
Korth Edicts
Political eventGalifar meets with the Council of the Twelve and establishes the Korth Edicts, establishing that the houses will remain a neutral force—forbidding them from holding land or noble titles— while promising them regulatory power and industrial preeminence in exchange for their support. -
2
Mark of Finding
Life, Supernatural -
1
Galifar, King of Khorvaire
Diplomatic actionAfter a long campaign of conquest and diplomacy, Galifar I unites the nations of Khorvaire under his rule, declaring this realm the United Kingdom of Galifar. During the later reign of Cyre’s son, Galifar the Dark, a new calendar establishes this year as the first Year of the Kingdom (YK). -
2
Birth of the Five Nations
Political eventGalifar I appoints his five eldest children as governors of the provinces of the new kingdom. He renames these regions after his children. Daskara becomes Thrane, Metrol becomes Cyre, Thaliost becomes Aundair, and Wroat is named Breland after his daughter Brey. Galifar’s son Karrn governs Karrnath, which remains unchanged. -
5
Sharn's reconstruction
Construction beginning/endGalifar I and Princess Brey begin the reconstruction of the ruined city of Sharn. The ir’Tain family invests heavily in the construction. -
15
Arcane Congress
Founding -
22
Sarmondelaryx' Fury
Disaster / DestructionThe rogue dragon Sarmondelaryx carries out a reign of terror. When Prince Thrane raises an army to face her, she slays him and scatters the army. The area devastated in the battle becomes known as the Burnt Wood. Sarmondelaryx isn’t seen again for centuries. -
28
128
Galifar - Lhazaar War
Military actionA decade-long conflict between the Kingdom of Galifar and the Lhazaar Principalities begins as they refuse to bow before the authority of King Galifar. -
32
Sharn's rebith
Construction beginning/endThe city of Sharn is finally rebuilt, once again on top of the old cities' ruins.
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37
Cyre, Queen of Galifar
Political eventGalifar I, now eighty-five years old, steps down and passes rulership of the kingdom to his eldest daughter, Cyre. -
50
Death of Galifar I
Life, Death -
106
House Kundarak
Life, SupernaturalHouse Kundarak is recognized by the dragonmarked houses and becomes part of the Twelve. -
298
The Year of Blood and Fire
Disaster / Destruction -
299
The Silver Flame
Religious eventThe paladin Tira Miron sacrifices herself to rebind Bel Shalor. Her allies establish the Church of the Silver Flame, and the cathedral of Flamekeepis built around the pillar of fire marking her sacrifice. -
347
Stormhome
FoundingHouse Lyrandar takes possession of an island off the coast of Aundair to create Stormhome. -
496
Mark of Finding
Life, SupernaturalHouse Sivis discovers heirs with the Mark of Finding while exploring the Shadow Marches. Sivis helps the Marchers build House Tharashk, which is quickly recognized by the Twelve. -
512
Starpeaks Observatory
Construction beginning/endKing Daroon orders the construction of the Starpeaks Observatory in Aundair, now used by the Arcane Congress to study the moons and stars. -
778
Cazhaak Draal Invasion
Military actionA group of medusas emerge from Khyber and take possession of Cazhaak Draal, a Dhakaani ruin in what is now Droaam. -
789
Message Stations
Technological achievementHouse Sivis message stations begin operations, dramatically improving long-distance communication. -
793
27 Dravago
Birth of the Steel Father
Life, BirthThe birth of Thergrin Cannith, the Steel Father.
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802
Stormreach
FoundingThe Kingdom of Galifar, in cooperation with the dragonmarked houses, funds the upgrade of the trade city of Stormreach on the northern peninsula of Xen’drik. -
811
Lightning Rails
Technological achievement -
830
Lycanthropic Surge
Plague / EpidemicLycanthropy surges in the Towering Wood. The people of western Aundair suffer a wave of attacks and wererat infiltration. -
832
882
Silver Crusade
Military actionKeeper of the Flame Jolan Sol launches the Silver Crusade to eliminate the threat of lycanthropy. An army of templars is dispatched to Aundair, and templars across Khorvaire seek to expose and eliminate hidden lycanthropes. -
845
865
Lightning Rail Circuit
Technological achievementKing Jarot begins a public works project to connect all of central Khorvaire via lightning rails. Within twenty years, lines connect the Five Nations, Zilargo, the Mror Holds, and the Talenta Plains. -
878
Darguun Mercenaries
MiscellaneousHouse Deneith begins to provide clients with goblinoid mercenaries from the Darguun region. -
894
Blood of Vol
Religious eventKing Kaius I of Karrnath embraces the Blood of Vol as Karrnath’s state religion. The Order of the Emerald Claw is established. -
894
994
The Last War
Military actionKing Jarot, the last ruler of Galifar, dies. Thalin, Kaius, and Wroann reject the succession of Mishann. Wrogar backs his sister’s claim, and the Last War begins.Location
Khorvaire -
905
Starrin's Assassination Foiled
Criminal ActivityThe assassination of Starrin d'Cannith was foiled by Sadrula and Thorin Cannith. For this, House Cannith claims eternal gratitude to the dwarven family. -
910
Kaius II, King of Karrnath
Political eventKaius II ascends to the throne of Karrnath after the mysterious death of Kaius I. -
911
The Iron Council
Founding -
913
Dug Too Deep
Discovery, ExplorationMiners in the Mror Holds break through into the deeper halls of the Realms Below. -
914
Thrane, the Theocracy
Religious eventThalin of Thrane dies and the Church of the Silver Flame assumes control of the nation. -
918
Crystalfall
Disaster / Destruction -
926
Capture of Thaliost
Military action -
928
Founding of Q'barra
FoundingVen ir’Kesslan leads settlers from the Five Nations to forge the nation of Q’barra. -
951
26 Zarantyr951
19 Vult
The Twin Siege
Military actionThrane moved in force against bothTower Valiant and Tower Vigilant, seeking to crush Aundair's strongest border defenses.
The year-long twin sieges are the subject of a national epic beloved by Aundairians of every station as a reminder of the personal tragedies of war and the greatness of Aundair. A concerted effort led by the Knights Arcane finally broke the siege during a campaign that came to be known as the End Year Offensive. -
956
Founding of Valenar
FoundingTairnadal mercenaries annex Eastern Cyre and declare the sovereignty of the elf nation of Valenar. -
958
The Eldeen Reaches
FoundingThe Eldeen Reaches declares itself an independent nation under the protection of the Wardens of the Wood and the guidance of the Great Druid Oalian. -
959
Warforged Titans
Technological achievement -
961
Boranel, King of Breland
Political event -
962
Zilargo/Breland Alliance
Political event -
967
Founding of Darguun
FoundingThe mercenary leader Haruuc leads a hobgoblin rebellion. The goblinoid nation of Darguun is established. -
968
The Shadow Schism
Disbandment -
976
Bloof of Vol is Condemned
Religious eventRegent Moranna of Karrnath condemns the Blood of Vol and restores the Sovereign Host as the state religion of Karrnath. Seeker orders are disbanded, but the Order of the Emerald Claw refuses to disarm, its members going into hiding. -
980
Queen Aurala
Political event -
982
Silvercliff Castle is Destroyed
Disaster / DestructionThe Silvercliff Castle, built on a cliff above Scions Sound, is mysteriously destroyed by a band of Warforged. Its owner, Lord Radovel Traknar, is captured and never heard of again. -
983
Daughters of Sora Kell
FoundingA trio of hags known as the Daughters of Sora Kell arrive at the Great Crag with an army of trolls, ogres, and gnolls. -
987
Founding of Droaam
FoundingKing Boranel pulls settlers back and seals off the land west of the Graywall Mountains. The Daughters of Sora Kell declare the sovereignty of the nation of Droaam. -
988
Daask in Sharn
Criminal Activity -
990
Elemental Airships
Technological achievement -
991
Kaius III, King of Karrnath
Political event -
992
House Tarkanan
Criminal ActivityA group of disavowed Brelish commandos establishes the criminal organization known as House Tarkanan in Sharn.
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993
Jaela Dara, Keeper of the Flame
Religious eventJaela Daran, then six years old, assumes the power of the Keeper of the Silver Flame. -
994
Day of the Mourning
Disaster / Destruction -
996
13 Therendor
Treaty of Thronehold
Political eventThe Treaty of Thronehold officially ends the Last War. The treaty officially recognizes the nations of Aundair, Breland, Thrane, Karrnath, the Talenta Plains, Zilargo, Q’barra, the Lhazaar Principalities, the Mror Holds, the Eldeen Reaches, Darguun, and Valenar. House Cannith is ordered to destroy all creation forges; the remaining warforged are granted the rights of sentient beings. -
996
14 Therendor
The Last Battle
Military actionAlastar Wynarn, commander of Aundair's army, went against the Treaty of Thronehold and attacked Thaliost in the desperate hope it would be given back to Aundair. -
998
1 Zarantyr
New Beginnings
Diplomatic actionThe default starting point for an Eberron campaign.
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