Borne from the ether of the world, in the darkness of truth and power, Godlings fight over the world. Some, seeking to defeat or escape others, create the Godling Eyes and Respite.
Important Historical Events in Elotia
A timeline of major and important historical events that a traveller may wish to know.
Godswalk
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The Eochs occurring before Vetra disappeared and before many current nations were formed. It is unknown how much time passed before Vetraleaa, though ancient records have been discovered which reference other times and Epochs before Godswalk.
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Godling Eyes and Respites are Formed
Celestial / Cosmic -
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Indigenous Peoples Establish Settlements
Population Migration / TravelIndigenous peoples of Elotia, borne into the same world as the Godlings (before their warring had ended), establish settlements and look after Elotia.
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The Sundering of Tsrach
Disaster / DestructionDuring a fight between Godlings, the once lush forests of Tsrach are destroyed and a rocky, difficult landscape is left in their place.
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The Broken Sea is Frozen
Geological / environmental eventThe Broken Sea freezes over as a result of Godling actions.
Vetraleaa
0 430
The Eochs occuring before Entromesle but after Vetra disappeared. Vetraleaa lasted 430 Eochs.
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0 VL
The Disappearance of Vetra
Disaster / DestructionVetra, a nation formed in the time of Godling wars, disappeared. Though the nation was "reborne" by those who sought to claim some of it's prestige, significant evidence of the original Vetra has never been discovered.
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3 VL
Brist and Konard are "Founded"
FoundingBrist and Konard formally recognize the borders of each other's land, also recognizing lands "beyond their control" that they do not wish to control or otherwise expand to.
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128 VL
Daendar is Founded
FoundingDaendar's first government arises, using it's military strength to largely occupy the lands that now make up Daenda (with the help of a Godling).
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217 VL
Phesunlay is Founded
FoundingPhesunlay, the eastern nation that controls the southern side of the Hag's Mouth, is formalized through agreements with Brist and Konard.
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313 VL
New Vetra Founded
FoundingA "reborne" Vetra arises in the east. The Galvaskola is founded on the only ruins of true Vetra found partially emerged from the Leaait Desert.
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378 VL
Endref is Founded
FoundingA group from Konard moves to south Elotia, claiming a new nation.
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430 VL
Sailors from Mesle Land on Endref
Diplomatic actionSailors from Mesle, a nation at the northern tip of the Meslemesa, arrive at the Port of Lauthor. Previously impeded by a Godling Curse so strong that all ships sank and magic failed in its presence, Mesle becomes a trading partner with Endref and Elotia as a whole.
Entromesle
431 810
The Eochs occuring before Infahess but after Mesle made contact with Endref and began trade with Elotia. Entromesle lasted 380 Eochs.
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493 EM
Varenval is Founded
FoundingA new nation arises in the northwest and seeks recognition from Brist and Konard.
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511 EM
Xzon Breaks from Phesunlay
RevolutionRebellious warriors in the south of Phesunlay declare that they will not obey the King and instead wish to follow a path of warring and feuding. Phesunlay reluctantly acknowledges this breaking, given the difficulties they had controlling these lands previously.
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677 EM
689 EM
The Thunstrada Walk Across Elotia
ExpeditionThe Thunstrada travelled from nation to nation, stopping at education institutions and courts to establish trade routes, educational exchanges, and other agreements while sharing their magics.
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691 EM
New Vetra Sundered
Disaster / DestructionNew Vetra is wiped off the face of Elotia as a catastrophic event shatters the Bradpein Shelf.
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695 EM
810 EM
The Great Borian War
Military actionWar erupts between Phesunlay, Brist, and Varenal over Varenval's attempted invasion of lands towards the Hag's Mouth.
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810 EM
Hession's Peace is Signed
Political eventHession's Peace is signed, bringing an end to the Great Borian War and resulting in new borders for Phesunlay, Konard, Brist, and Varenval as well as the creation of Runa (the Bandit Lands).
Infahess
811 and beyond
Every Eoch that has passed since the end of the Great Borian War (this volume was produced in 187 IH).
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812 IH
Anwer is Gifted to Aztan
Gathering / ConferenceAnwer is created out of lands previously held by Konard and Phesunlay, as a follow on from the Great Borian War. The lands are given to the control of Aztan, a mercenary who helped turn the tide of war, who creates a mercenary sanctuary.
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822 IH
Endref Falls Apart
RevolutionPolitical power in Endref spirals out of control and the nation shatters into Merchant fiefdoms, each controlled by one merchant family.
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831 IH
Endref is Re-Founded
FoundingThe Merchant fiefdoms of the south unite under one nation.
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905 IH
Meslin Map Company Founded
MiscellaneousThe Meslin Map Company is founded by Meslin Adfoda, one of the first Emigers and the first person truly committed to exploring and documenting Elotia for the benefit of others.