Era beginning/end
With the fall of Candarion's guild and the onslaught of the Soul Blight , arcane power receded from the world of men.
After the hero Candarion and his guild attempted to usurp the god's power the world was plunged into chaos. in order that the races of the world might not grow too ambition once again the gods cursed the world. They sent down the Soul Blight and limited the powers mortals could attain either through magic or experience.