The earliest human hunter-gatherer bands first set foot in the Land of Spirits. The first humans lay eyes on the already-complete Tower of Origins in the distance.
Global Timeline
Age of Flight
... 8235 BR
The first age, a time when humans had wings and birds filled the skies.
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Circa 20,000 YA
Humans arrive in the Land of Spirits
Population Migration / Travel -
9884 BR
Abandonment of the Silashu Site
DisbandmentThe settlement currently known as the Silashu Ruins is abandoned, possibly due to a changing environment.
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Circa 8800 BR
The Epic of Dragons
Cultural eventThe Dàni national epic, The Epic of Dragons, is set around this time.
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8721 BR
Discovery of Black Dust
Discovery, Scientific -
8398 BR
Killing of a Spirit
Life, DeathA spirit is stabbed by a black dust sword and it is discovered that black dust kills spirits
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Circa 8000 BR
The First Reckoning
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventThe first of the known Reckonings. The first humans were winged and built great civilizations across the world. Legend has it that they grew too arrogant and attempted to reach Spiritrest in the rafters of the world. The Spirits struck them down and cursed the world, stripping the power of flight from all life with feathers.
Age of Dogs
8234 BR 5830 BR
The second age, the last age in which dogs sat at humanity's side.
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Circa 7500 BR
Development of Agriculture
Scientific achievementThe people of northern Cuyania begin irrigating crops rather than relying on gathering. Allegedly, they were taught by a strange woman who wandered out of the desert.
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2391
First case of Red Rot
Plague / Epidemic -
2404
12 /62404
18 /7
The Second Reckoning
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventThe second destruction of the world. No one knows what caused it, but one of its worst aftereffects was that it marked the end of the partnership between humans and dogs.
Age of the North
5829 BR 2403 BR
The third age, when global power was concentrated in the far north and the Takit civilization dominated
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0
The Betrayal
Era beginning/endIn the wake of the Second Reckoning, humanity's domesticated dogs turned against their masters.
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Circa 3000 BR
Setting of "The Tree that Touches the Stars"
Cultural eventBased on the content and the oldest records, it's believed the myth The Tree that Touches the Stars is set, or was first told, around this time.
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2679
Founding of Hyego
FoundingThe first king, Ewa, crowns himself and establishes the first Shilo kingdom.
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2862
Enthronement of Queen Kaoreng
Political eventQueen Kaoreng takes the throne, which spells the beginning of the end for the corrupt Ewa Dynasty
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3217
Fall of Hyego
Disbandment -
3426
13 /113426
18 /12
The Third Reckoning
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventFor the third time, the world erupted into chaos as natural disasters assailed the world. The volcanoes that erupted during this one triggered a mini ice-age that made recovering even harder than usual.
Age of Sail
2402 BR 1 BR
The fourth age, before the leviathans came, and ships filled the seas
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Circa 1000 BR
Vanishing of the Takit
ExtinctionThe cities of the Takit civilization, most notably Fjafev, are inexplicably abandoned. The Takit people vanish from history.
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7
First Sighting of a Stranger
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventThe earliest known record of a Stranger comes from the far north. Reports will continue to grow in number and distribution until the present day.
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1356
Coronation of Prince Daifalla
Political eventThe young prince takes the throne at the age of 17. A mysterious crone steps in to be his advisor.
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1577
30
Founding of the Valaran Empire
FoundingA debate between scholars leads to the annexation of the rival university, and the first step to creating an empire.
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1859
Origin of Revisionist Adenism
Religious event -
1873
Death of Ishara
Life, DeathProphetess Ishara is put to death for heresy. Revisionist Adenism lives on.
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1986
17 /6
Birth of Sova
Life, Birth -
1991
14 /11
Sova begins education
Life, Education -
1997
1 /4
Sova leaves her family
Life, EducationShe elects to stay in the Valaran village during the winter in order to continue her education.
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2004
23
Sova enters Relel Academy
Life, EducationShe passes the entrance exam and, against societal expectations, begins studying in the history department.
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2008
26 /8
Publication of Sova's first book
Artistic creationHer compendium and analysis of Kaphya folklore is met with glowing praise, although she published under a male pseudonym.
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2010
16 /11
Sova graduates from Valara Academy
Life, Education -
2014
The Nonesuch sets out for the first time
Expedition -
2014
17 /9
Storm damages The Nonesuch
Geological / environmental eventThe Nonesuch is struck by a storm and forced to stop on Sitka Island for repairs.
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2014
2 /12
Trapped in the ice
Disaster / Destruction -
2015
2 /2
Seeking Aid
Expedition -
2016
24 /4
Publishing of The Wanderers
Artistic creationThe Wanderers: The Common Past That Unites Us All is published after the voyage of The Nonesuch.
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2024
12 /4
Marriage of Sova and Kal
MarriageAfter many years of travelling together, they finally get married.
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2027
6 /2
Second voyage of The Nonesuch
Expedition -
2027
2 /5
Discovery of the Tower staircase and Spirits
Discovery, ExplorationThe first southerners arrive at the Towe of Origins, find the staircase, and sight a Spirit.
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2030
6 /7
Publishing of Spirits
Artistic creationSova publishes Spirits: The Reality of a Metaphysical World, which begins her descent into academic ridicule.
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2032
15
Last voyage of The Nonesuch
Expedition -
2032
18 /7
Death of Sova
Life, DeathSova is killed during her expedition to find Spiritrest. According to her husband, she was murdered by a Spirit for learning too much.
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2148
5 /11
King Nebay comes to power
FoundingNebay leads a slave revolt, seizes the throne, and begins a war of conquest to seize the other cities along the river.
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2149
30 /8
Death of Lord Dargon
Life, DeathLord Dargon dies and leaves all his money to his new wife. Suspecting her of being a scam artist, his sons drive her out of town.
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2170
Pashel Hivazasus converts to Revisionist Adenism
Religious eventThe new Imperial Rector of the Valaran Empire converts to Revisionist Adenism and makes it the state religion. Revisionist Adenism cements itself as a prominent international religion.
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2199
2183
Reign of Queen Tutish
Political eventFrom her death to the death of her eldest son.
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Circa 200 BR
Building of the Queen of the Desert
Construction beginning/endHypothetical completion date of the Queen of the Desert
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2278
18 /32278
4 /5
Exodus of the Kivans
Population Migration / TravelRefusing to convert to the dominant religion, the Kivan people in the Valaran Empire migrate to the Forest of Stars
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2293
17 /10
Lost Kingdom Expedition
ExpeditionAnthropologist Shalov Yarolezåzus leads an expedition to find the legendary Lost Kingdom, setting out across the Rheic Ocean. The expedition is never heard from again.
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2308
Discovery of Silashu Ruins
Discovery, ExplorationThe Silashu Ruins are found by a merchant named Rabi-Silashu while crossing the desert.
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2375
1 /9
Birth of Mbassi
Life, BirthMbassi is born in Naaf
The New Age
0 BR and beyond
The fourth age. The era has just begun, and we have not yet seen what will define it.
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0 BR
16 /2
The Fourth Reckoning
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventA world-rocking disaster. No one knows what caused it, but earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and violent storms wracked the world. Every civilization was affected. After a solid month of disaster, the world finally calmed once more and the survivors were left to pick up the pieces.
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1 AR
2 /522 AR
13
Tanishian Civil War
Military actionThe chaos of The Second Reckoning left the kingdom in tatters and 3 families fought for the throne. See Tanishian Civil War.
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1 AR
3 /5
Naram-Sin and Rukesh arrive at Valley
Military actionThe two armies raced along either side of the river and arrive the same day to begin the stand-off.
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6 AR
2 /6
Death of Rector Kveto
Life, DeathThe last Imperial Rector of the Valaran Empire is killed.
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6 AR
12 /6
Fall of the Valaran Empire
DisbandmentThe capital is overrun, the emperor killed, and any semblance of unity is lost.
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7 AR
2 /4
Establishment of Free Valara
FoundingThe Board of Directors takes over in the chaos and establishes the Free Valara city state
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7 AR
26 /12
Assassination Attempt on Mbassi
Religious eventThe Master Assassin of Naaf attempts to assassinate what he sees as a corrupter of the people, but divine intervention ends this attempt and any future attempts.
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21 AR
4 /3
Death of Rukesh
Life, DeathThe leader of the Gell faction is slain in battle
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22 AR
13
End of the War
Political eventNaram-Sin and Perak concede defeat and pledge loyalty to the new king
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23 AR
40 AR
Construction of the New Temple of Entu
Construction beginning/endConstruction of The New Temple of Entu ends after 18 years and the old statue is moved upriver to its new location.
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51 AR
Formation of the Sun Maidens
FoundingThe Sun Maidens are formed from Zedda
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52 AR
Conquest of Taalora
Military actionAmratar begins the War of Conquest
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55 AR
Foundation of Taalorang Empire
FoundingThe War of Conquest comes to an end and Belyen ru-Taal crowns herself Empress of Taalora
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56 AR
78 AR
Sutam's Moat Complete
Construction beginning/endThe king of Mangzmat ordered the construction of a vast moat to defend the border from the Taalorang Empire
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57 AR
16 /7
Death of Mbassi
Life, DeathMbassi dies in her sleep after a long life.
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67 AR
30 /4
Formation of the Guild of Illuminators
FoundingIlluminators across the land that would become Hosquerre form a guild dedicated to restoring lost knowledge
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81 AR
First Taalora-Manzgmat War
Military actionTaalora's initial invasion attempt of Mangzmat, which ended in defeat for Taalora.
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183 AR
9 /5185 AR
3 /7
First Valaran Revolution
Military actionFree Valara is overthrown and a new republic is put in its place after about a year of fighting.
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185 AR
17 /7
Establishment of Glåya Repulic
Founding -
196 AR
1 /8197 AR
5 /3
Invasion of Kalitria
Military actionOn the first day of spring, Tanishian forces invade Kalitria and begin a 7 month campaign to conquer the territory
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213 AR
18 /8
Formation of Maloa
FoundingThe Malo people join together to create a kingdom under one ruler.
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215 AR
243 AR
Construction of the Queen's Wall
Construction beginning/endConstruction of the Queen's Wall in Hosquerre ended, giving birth to the current queendom's domination of the area.
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245 AR
22 /5266 AR
11 /9
Second Valaran Revolution
Military actionValara endures 22 years of anarchy and violence in a lengthy revolution.
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248 AR
Third Taalora-Mangzmat War
Military actionTaalora's third attempt at conquering Mangzmat, which ended in victory. Mangzmat was absorbed into the Taalorang Empire.
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249 AR
12 /6
First Opening of the Proving Grounds
Construction beginning/endThe grand opening of the new arena in Churanu. 5 people are killed by a riftcrawler and it closes immediately.
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249 AR
26 /12
Actual Opening of the Proving Grounds
Construction beginning/endA moat and other safety measures are added. Its second grand opening goes without a hitch.
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250 AR
6 /12
First Modern Queen's Judgement
Sporting Event / CompetitionThe Queen's Judgement is re-instated, with some modification, as a rite of passage to take the throne of Hosquerre
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261 AR
27 /4
Impeachment of the Speaker
Political eventThe Speaker of Jausai is impeached due to over-reliance on a stranger's advice.
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266 AR
17 /9
Academy City
FoundingThe leaders of the winning faction of the revolution take control of the city and name it.
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278 AR
3278 AR
/9
Covering of the Queen
Cultural eventBy order of the Great Princess, the Queen of the Desert is covered to hide her nudity. It lasts 6 months until a sandstorm destroys the sheet.
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311 AR
28 /3312 AR
14
The Dark Year
Geological / environmental eventAn eruption from Blue Mountain closes the Agish Mines and fills the skies with ash for about ten months. This is blamed on ignoring the gods.
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323 AR
13 /12
The Migul Publishing Company
Civil actionThe Guild of Illuminators rebrands itself as the Migul Publishing Company after merging with the guild of Engravers.
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328 AR
346 AR
Rule of Emperor Osham
Political eventThe tyrannical rule of Osham, who was supposed to be regent for his infant daughter.
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344 AR
346 AR
Tamba Revolt
RevolutionOsham's rule was tyrannical. After Eluyi mysteriously died just before her 16th birthday, Mellu ren-Tamba, Eluyi's second cousin, led a revolt against Osham by talking half the tumens into siding with her. After two years of civil war, Osham was killed, Mellu took the throne, and the Ganrin who led the tumens against the emperor became her husband. This began the Tamba dynasty.
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380 AR
14 /2
Formation of Aralia
Founding -
382 AR
Birth of Shar-Nutesh
Life, Birth -
387 AR
29 /6
The Book of Dragons
Artistic creationThe first written version of The Epic of Dragons is created in Nidaf.
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410 AR
18 /7
Birth of Rasan
Life, Birth -
412 AR
19 /12
The Crone calms an Indarig
Disaster / DestructionA rampaging Indarig causes damage in the town of Benbin. The Crone appears to calm the beast.
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414 AR
8 /3
Birth of Seluku
Life, Birth -
418 AR
Birth of Shar-Ben-Asir
Life, Birth -
427 AR
12 /8428 AR
18 /6
Third Valaran Revolution
Military action -
430 AR
15 /2444 AR
Reign of King Rihat
Political event -
432 AR
12 /6
Birth of Kaylis
Life, BirthThe future Oracle is born in a small village in Kalitria
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432 AR
30 /10
Birth of Shavi
Life, BirthShavi is born in Dashu
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435 AR
Birth of Katéa
Life, BirthKatéa is born in Churanu
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437 AR
10 /3
Kaylis becomes a Sun Maiden
Life, Organisation AssociationShe is found in Senyu and taken away to Zedda when she is almost 5.
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438 AR
18 /2
Shavi becomes a Sun Maiden
Life, Organisation AssociationHer abilities are found and she is taken to Zedda
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438 AR
29 /2
Eruption of Mt. Chola
Geological / environmental eventThe volcano erupts and wipes out the town of Leledi
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439 AR
16 /4
Formation of the Hosque Inquisition
FoundingIn response to the Mt. Chola tragedy, the Inquisition is formed to root out heretics and pagans and restore the proper levels of faith in Hosquerre
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439 AR
27 /5
Disbandment of the Guild of Illuminators
DisbandmentThe guild disbands due to pressure from the Inquisition and goes underground to become the Light Bringers
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439 AR
17 /8
Seluku joins The Society
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445 AR
19 /8
Marriage of Shar-Ben-Asir and Zakiti
MarriageThe crown prince weds the daughter of a prominent noble.
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447 AR
5 /6
Death of Laeken's Father
Life, DeathLaeken's father, the King of Mangzmat, dies of the flu
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448 AR
17 /2
Rasan Arrested
Life, Crime -
448 AR
12 /7
Rasan Escapes
Life, Achievement/ WinRasan staggers into a Light Bringer safe house having somehow escaped from the Inquisition
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450 AR
Shar-Nutesh Becomes King
Political eventShar-Nutesh dies, his son Shar-Ben-Asir becomes king in waiting, and Kaylis becomes the Oracle
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451 AR
12
Shavi becomes pregnant
MiscellaneousShe is impregnated by Shar-Ben-Asir
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451 AR
6 /5
Assault of Kaylis
Life, Trauma/ LossBen-Asir assaults Kaylis, throwing her loyalties into question
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451 AR
8 /5
Ascension to Rekeh
Religious eventOn the winter solstice, Shar-Ben-Asir completes The Ascension to Rekeh, an important sacrifice carried out every 6 years. It is hoped that the sacrifice will bring an end to the fighting.
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451 AR
11 /5
Beginning of the Revolution
Military actionKaylis offers her abilities to The Society. Her insider knowledge allows them to begin striking Tanish directly, and marks the official beginning of the revolution.
Additional timelines
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451 AR
17 /6
Shavi leaves Zedda
Life, RelocationShavi is take from the royal palace to a quiet retreat in the mountains for the duration of her pregnancy, allegedly for her health.
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451 AR
17 /7
Kalian Confederacy joins Revolution
Diplomatic actionThe Kalian Confederacy sees a chance to free Kalitria in The Society and allies with them.
Additional timelines
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451 AR
3 /9
Death of Shavi
Life, DeathShavi dies, allegedly from complications during birth. Her child is said to have been stillborn.
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451 AR
4 /9
Birth of the Princess
Life, BirthBen-Asir's wife, Zakiti, allegedly gives birth to a healthy baby girl after many years of trying.
Additional timelines
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451 AR
25 /9
Kaylis' Pregnancy Discovered
Political eventGrowing suspicion throughout the court is confirmed by the head of The Sun Maidens when it becomes impossible to deny. This creates a huge scandal.
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451 AR
30 /9751 AR
11 /10
Kaylis Miscarries
Life, Trauma/ LossA drink forced upon her causes a miscarriage. She is dreadfully ill and bedridden for a week.
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451 AR
2 /10
Execution of Balash
Life, DeathAccused of defiling the Oracle, he is sentenced to death and beheaded.
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451 AR
18 /10
Gishur Orchard Fire
Disaster / DestructionThe largest Ishud Tree orchard is burned by The Society, resulting in hundreds of dead slaves.
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451 AR
4 /11
Royal family travels to Tirasha
Population Migration / TravelThe royal family take their child to Tirasha for a ceremonial presentation at the Temple of Rekeh.
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451 AR
12 /11
A visit from Shavi
MiscellaneousShavi allegedly visits Kaylis in a dream to warn her of the Red Day and ask that she save her daughter.
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451 AR
13 /11
The Red Day
Military actionA series of coordinated assassinations and attacks wipes out the Gell Dynasty.
Additional timelines
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451 AR
13 /11451 AR
29 /12
Kaylis and Lila cross the desert
Population Migration / TravelKaylis, with infant Lila in tow, sets out from Tirasha to walk across the desert and find sanctuary in Maloa
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451 AR
14 /11
Troops sent after Kaylis
Military actionA small group of soldiers sets out into the desert to follow the tracks and kill Shar-Ben-Asir's daugher.
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451 AR
15 /11451 AR
18 /12
Purge of The Society
Military actionHaving taken control of the government, Seluku turns on the group that helped him get there and has them all rounded up and executed over the ensuing weeks.
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451 AR
28 /11
Sandstorm
Geological / environmental eventA sandstorm in the desert causes the troops to lose Kaylis' trail and forces them to return home.
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451 AR
5 /12
End of the Kalian-Society Alliance
DisbandmentSeluku refuses to return Kalitria to the Confederacy. Their alliance ends and many free Kalians who came as soldiers are unable to leave and remain as slaves.
Additional timelines
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451 AR
16 /12
Seluku crowns himself King
Political eventOracle Amata claims that King Shar-Ben-Asir desires to be only an advisor, and the still-living Seluku crowns himself king
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453 AR
11 /2
Laeken and Zenyi Meet
Life, Relationship changeHe meets her while training with a sword on the military grounds
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453 AR
3 /10
Affirmation of Serene Princess Katéa
Life, Achievement/ WinKatéa successfully defeats a Riftcrawler in the arena, affirming her right to inherit the throne.
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454 AR
29 /8
Assassination of Empres Pellye
Life, Trauma/ LossThe royal family is attacked by terrorists from Suitae. The empress and the crown princess are killed, while Prince Laeken is badly injured.
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454 AR
15 /9
First publication by Lāzhā-yé
Life, Publicity"A House of Stilts" is published by an anonymous author, describing how Hosquerre's power is less stable than they would have you believe.
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454 AR
2 /11
Coronation of Emperor Laeken
Political event -
455 AR
2 /3
Laeken and Zenyi Begin Romance
Life, Relationship changeWhat started as a friendship became a romance.
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455 AR
27 /8
Publication of "Simple Questions on Religion"
Artistic creationThis essay spreads rapidly through discontented corners of the kingdom and rockets the elusive "Lāzhā-yé" to the top of the Inquisition's hit list