The Naga maintained the Raashken Empire, which spanned across a majority of the known world. The Naga were an elite and powerfully arcane tribe of the Rorchos people. The Rorchos are now an extinct people, but the Naga were those of them that engaged in powerful rituals to one of the Elder Gods they called Ouroboros. They built their capital around the Életfa Tree (also called the World Tree or The Endless Tree). The tree, which was splitting as the Empire grew, was believed to be a bridge between Heaven and Hell. The Naga believed their god encircled the tree and protected it from splitting. Others who hated the Naga believed their god to be consuming the tree, metaphorically of course. as the Életfa Tree split, it produced a sapling within its core. The Naga gave the sapling to the elves. The elves of this time were broken into two categories, the Tsurīkīpā and Hoshi Elves. The King of the Tsurīkīpā was a powerful druidic wizard named Fëoraith. The Tsurīkīpā were a protected group of pacifist elves under the control of the Raashken Empire.
As they saw the world tree split, King Fëoraith began to meet with other parties and develop a plan of success. One of the greatest enemies against the empire were the dwarves. Part of the claims against the Raashken Empire was in their poor rule and subjection of those who did not hold the snake like qualities that were considered desirable. King Fëoraith, with the support and influence of the leaders of the dwarven rebellion, killed the Naga Emperor and elites. This act was unspeakable among the pacifist ways of the Tsurīkīpā. What was even more shocking was when Feoraith offered a sapling of the Életfa Tree to the dwarves as an offer of peace. As the Raashken Empire fell, the dwarves retreated with the sapling, hoping to use it to build their own central city that would be worshiped by all. Because it was not a complete victor, the Tsurīkīpā elves were still captured and banished blow the early in the tunnels of the now withering great tree. This banishment was enforced by the remaining Naga and the Hoshi Elves. What they were not aware, was that King Fëoraith held a second sapling which was gifted to his wife Ririsu. Eventually, the Tsurīkīpā elves in the "Netherworld" became known as Yoru Elves. This name meant "Night," so they are also referred to as "Night Elves." Though they planted a new sapling and still follow this pacifist way, the Yuro elves forever feel this stain upon their history and see it with great shame as they feel it directly lead to The Burning Time
Dwarves, however, did not suffer that same shame from their part in the war. They believe that their part in overthrowing the Naga helped save the existing saplings and bring freedom to the rest of the world. The dwarves saw themselves as saviors of this great being that was slowly dying, and stopped fighting when they received a sapling in hopes to care for it on their own. The gift of the sapling was the first step towards peace. Dwarves take pride in their freedom as part of their creation myth, and their rebellion against the Raashken Empire.
History of Fetreon
The known history of the entire world of Fetreon
Age of Magic
1001 BE 2000 BE
The Age of Magic refers to the first age of modern history. Roughly one thousand years in time, the dates and history are speculations more than fact. After the races settled on the single landmass, they claimed country lands and erected temples to their various deities. The Naga were the first to spread out, gaining control of the territories. They built their city around the Életfa Tree(or Endless Tree), after the conquering of the elves.This empire is called the Raashken Empire. In part of its creation, the Naga used the power of giants to destroy dragons clear landmasses and subjectate "lesser beings."
Wars were waged against the Raashken Empire by those who were subjected. Part of the first attack against the Empire was known as The Betrayal of Életfa. During this time, magic was used widely and recklessly. Many races created alliances with others, claminging their own swaths of territory. The Nagas fell out of power. As the Életfa Tree split, the Elder Gods grew angry and began to break apart the land. Aqui sent forth their titan Holokai'kekoa to flood the seas. Tre unleashed their titan Enkidu to break the land and destroy cities. In and Spri did not release their titans and instead suspended great mountains and rocks in the air and erupted great volcanoes to create new lands, and burn away the Titans. This battle raged for the next 100 years known as the Burning Time, also referred to as the Breaking of the World.
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The Betrayal of Életfa
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The Breaking of the World or The Great Flood
The Burning Time
Disaster / DestructionAfter the The Betrayal of Életfa, the great Életfa Tree split apart was ignited as the Elder Gods released their Elder Elementals onto to the material plane. Some say it was the powerful magic used in the war and crumbling of the Raashken Empire, other's say it was a war of gods against each other. Either way, what is known is that the world broke apart during this time. During this 100 year time of chaos and destruction, many nations had to gather close while others split apart. Races were scattered across the lands, and some were blessed by gods to adapt better to their new survival. Some call it the Breaking of the World, because it was when the continents split and separated. Some call it the Great Flood as the waters rose and shifted as Hologai'kekoa thrashed in its rage. Most call it the Burning Time, however, due to the nature of frequent volcanic eruptions, a overcast sky of deep red and a red sun, and the burning of many once powerful artifacts and relics. What stands out most of all is the burning of the Életfa Tree. Though two saplings were recovered, the view of this tree with its burning branches reaching to the heavens and roots reaching to hell was a sight that haunted the world and brought the nations to their knees.
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The creation of The Yoseikyo Empire
These dates mark the 50 year progress of community building and establishment of the Yoseikyo Empire. Under a Hoshi Elves, they pulled together far reaching communities under their rule and responsibility. This empire contains the countries of Yoseikyo, Zhuretu, Yojeo, and Jingliao. Additionally, it contains various nomadic nations like that of the Midori Elves. At the heart of the burning of the Életfa Tree, the elves established a strong community bond and a culture of surval, adaptability, and unity.
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8 Fire Wane0 MA
21 High Blossom
Exodus of the Ake
Life, RelocationThe elves that were banished to the Netherworld after the The Betrayal of Életfa became known as the Yoru Elves. Eventually, however, they seperated into two factions. The Ake Elf variations were those that went to the west in what was called the Exodus of the Ake. The Ake elves were no longer able to live in the same peaceful manner as the Yoru Elf variations. They believed that true peace and a world without violence was impossible. However, they thought it might be sustainable for a select few. They dedicated their existence to developing protective systems within the Netherworld in order to support the peaceful lifestyle of the Yoru elves. However, their violence was deeped a corruption among the peaceful elves. The followers of Ririsu, wife of Fëoraith, traveled away to a land they named Akedia, and called themselves Ake Elves. Over time, they grew pale in complexion in the dark lands. Some also call these "Pale Elves" and or the slur "Cicada Elves."
Mythic Era
2001 BE and beyond
The current era of the world. Most cultures have settled on a concrete time in which this era began after the clouds cleared and the 100 years of Burning had ended. Most refer to the years as before or after the as When using dates, people often use such dating conventions as "Vieliv, the 17th of Palesun, year 1066 post Burning Time: Mythic Era."
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121 ME
157 ME
The Conquering of the Midlands
Political eventVishmael Iskandelor, or Vishmael the Great, united the various human city states to a single Empire known as the Kohaarteba Empire. They had great dealings with the Elvan Empire of Yoseikyo and adapted some of their cultural traditions. Though Vishmael Iskandelor was blessed by the Mythwaver and wielded the sword of Galerecen, he developed his own faith and system of belief using what he knew of history, tradition, and life. In his conquest, he was also spreading his own religion, using aspects of his elvan heritage. Most current kings of the Baarish human territories trace their linage back to Vishmael in some way, though only indirectly (through marriages, cousins, distant relation. His last direct descendent died not long after the sword of Galerecen was cast into the sea.
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Breaking of the Eronen Empire
The Cutting of the Nox Életfa
Cultural eventWhen King Germain Golden-Beard was old, he could not decided if his eldest should take the throne alone. Moments before his died he declared that he would split the Eronen Empire between his three children. However, he died before he could finalize his decision by choosing the territory. Thus, his children fought tirelessly over which would gain the territory with the Nox Életfa tree in the Capital. For 10 day his children fought before the youngest cut down the tree to solve the fight. He turned it into 3 thrones, one for each of the children. They became known as the Three Hammer Nations of Nanoan, Nainen, and Enanoan. This event directly lead to the Cicada War.
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296 ME
301 ME
Cicada War
Political eventAfter the Ake Elf society heard of The Cutting of the Nox Életfa, they were outraged. The gifting of the tree was a source of their banishment and their hope for redemption. Because of The Betrayal of Életfa, the knowledge that such a dwarf would cut down this tree was the greatest of insults and sins. They had already found ways back to the surface through exploration and the use of their spider mounts, which is how they had learned of this news. Therefore, it was easy for them to use these secret exits to invade the Parvus kingdoms of Nanoan, Nainen, and Enanoan (Known by some as The Three Hammer Nations). For 5 years, war raged through guerilla warfare and the use of small scale groups of scouts and assassins. Some speculate it took 5 years only because the Ake Elves needed to relearn the territory, map out the environments, and find the three guilty parties. When they finally killed each of the three children of King Germain Golden-Beard, who they felt were responsible for the killing of the Életfa Tree, they retreated back into their tunnels (always collapsing them behind them). Lucky for the dwarves, each newly assassinated king had heirs, but the morality of the dwarves was shaken. Every 20 years thereafter, a handful of scouts are seen throughout the surface, gathering information and observing the remaining throne keepers. The three thrones made from the Életfa Tree remain intact and continue to grow very slowly, with their silvery light. Because these thrones continue to grow, the Ake Elves consider justice paid and hold no further ill will towards the dwarven kingdoms, only appearing to watch the growth of the three trees. Dwarves hold great ill will towards Ake elves, viewing them as vicious savages, corrupted by the Netherworld or hell, shadows of their previous greatness that helped them overthrow the Raashken Empire.
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349 ME
19 Rainmoot
The Writing of the Treaty of Jisrima
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350 ME
20 Frostmoot
Trail of the Tajul
Life, RelocationThis marks the first exodus of the Tajul Halflings as they left their homelands in wagons and carts and began to make a home for themselves as travelers in response to the Treaty of Jisrima. This event was lead by Oskas Greyhollow.
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731 ME
16 Fire Wane
Jisrima Land Deal
Diplomatic actionThe Jisrima Land deal details the establishment of controlled territories for the Shujae Halflings, who had rebelled against dwarven rule. Though they did not gain full independence of Jisrima, which is still a providence of the Three Hammer Nations, the halflings now have controlled land tenures in which they maintain their own government systems.
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Fall of the Kohaarteba Empire
Court Civil Wars
Political eventThe Court Civil Wars were a series of intense political skirmishes and wars that lead to the crumbling of the Kohaarteba Empire. It broke into 9 nations total. In order to end the conflict, the nations signed the Treaty of the Seven, which established 9 nations, 7 of which became "The United." These seven kingdoms are made up of Ghaateba, Spenke, Nasma, Kohare Ka Jangal, Shaljabal, Alshamas, and Glieca. The United established the "Mandate of Saat," which is the official establishment of the Saat faith. Tortata chose not to be connected to The United and remains a prominent trading territory.
Sakhira's leader, Beilish, declared its independence and is considered to be a War Criminal by The United. The Civil War and the fall of the Kohaarteba Empire was believed to be orchestrated by Beilish, a Changeling who grew discontent with discrimination against him. He is a powerful warlock of Baba Yaga -
1015 ME
11 Fire Wane
The Writing of the Treaty of the Seven
Diplomatic actionThis is the date that the Treaty of the Seven was written and the establishment of the Mandate of Saat