Galledall Timeline
A timeline designed just for Galledall, going over both significant and insignificant events.
Prehistoria (P.H.)
Lasted until ~17,000 years ago
Before Galledall was split into two large landmasses, it was once one large landmass known as Azuren. Like most places on the Material Plane during this time, it was ruled by the aboleths, who even now are said to remain in the depths of the seas and underwater caverns of the land. Almost nothing else is known of the land during this time.
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The Beginning
The Formation of the Universe
Era beginning/endThe beginning of time and space, the universe formed and slowly became what it is today. -
Planar Formation
The Formation of the Planes
CelestialAt some point the universe split off into the different planes of existence.
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First Rulers
The Arrival of the Aboleths
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventThe first Aboleths arrive on the Material Plane
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Sometime before the turn of the age.
The Manos Stones are Written
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventThe Manos Stones were written some point during this time, marking some of the only known records from that time.
Age of Immortals (A.o.I.)
Lasted ~4,500 years
Near the beginning of this age, Galledall would become home to one of the first humanoid races, elves. After arriving, the elves quickly carved out a large empire that spanned the entirety of the land of Azuren, mixing with several other mortals at the time. The elven gods had little interest in feuding with the others, so the elves were left to peacefully expand and develop. They adopted the use and study of magic, integrating it with their ways of life. Unfortunately, Azuren was split in two near the end of the age when Tharizdun arrived. The gods tried in vain to cast out Tharizdun, but instead much of the continent was destroyed, forever separating the two landmasses of Vadovass and Secaré, at least according to elven legend.
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~3500 A.o.I.
The Azuren Empire is Founded
FoundingThe original elves established their civilization sometime during this period. It would span all the way across the continent of Azuren.
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~4,400 A.o.I.
The Arrival of Tharizdun
Disaster / DestructionTharizdun arrives on the material plane, destroying part of the plane and forcing the gods to retreat to the outer planes. Though they attempt to cast him out back into the Far Realms, they are unsuccessful, instead trapping him in a demiplane.
Age of Mortals (A.o.M.)
Lasted 2133 Years
At the beginning of the age of mortals, giants moved onto the landmass of Vadovass, bringing with them their dwarven, firbolg, goliath, and human servants. They quickly destroyed what remained of the elven civilization on Vadovass. Meanwhile, the dragons took over Secaré, bringing with them the dragonborn. For many years after, the two races would fight, using their servants as soldiers and turning Galledall into a war zone. Eventually, after peace was reached, the many dragons and giants split up, each going their separate ways, leaving the humanoid races where they were. For the next eight centuries, humanoids would begin building their own kingdoms. The elves reformed their empire, creating what is known today as the Ancient Elven Dominion. The elves began moving westward, with the goal of retaking the land they had lost and freeing other elves who had been under the oppressive rule of humans, dwarves, and others. This made them many enemies that would remember their misdeeds for thousands of years to come. Despite their attempts, the elves never made it west of the Archaism mountains that split Vadovass in half.
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~150 A.o.M.
Giants Arrive On Vadovass
Population Migration / TravelThe giants of the Material Plane make Landfall on Vadovass, in the region of Lansdrinnin.
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~200 A.o.M.
Dragons arrive on Secaré
Population Migration / TravelDragons begin to arrive from the east and begin taking Secaré for themselves.
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~300 A.o.M.
Destruction of the Azuren Empire
ExtinctionThe last of the Azuren Empire, the original elven empire of Galledall, is wiped out.
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~900-1000 A.o.M.
First Anginn Incursion
Military actionThe Anginn Clans, united for the first time, attempt to invade Vadovass. They are obliterated by the giants.
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1324 A.o.M.
26 Galmore
Nelkar Ockenlost is Born
Life, BirthNelkar Ockenlost, later Nelkar Ockenlost EmberStone, is born.
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1392 A.o.M.
Founding of the Ancient Elven Dominion
FoundingThe Ancient Elven Dominion is established on Secaré in the land of Galledall.
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1425 A.o.M.
24 Ekeros
Fouding of Khallador
Founding -
~1500 A.o.M.
Grand Ordning Destroyed
DisbandmentThe Grand Ordning in Vadovas is officially disbanded. The giant's great empire falls, and giants factionalize depending on their agendas and race.
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1639 A.o.M.
30 Valerum
The Khalladori Civil War
Military actionThe Khalladori Civil War begins as the EmeraldEye Clan leads a rebellion against the Khallad Dominion.
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1760 A.o.M.
2 Galmore
The Khalladori Civil War Ends
Diplomatic actionKhallador makes peace with the rebelling clans, ending the Khalladori Civil War, with the rebels as the victors.
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1768 A.o.M.
28 Jondar
Founding of the Federation of the Dwarven Lords
FoundingThe Clans who successfully rebelled from Khallador officially unite into the Federation of the Dwarven Lords
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1793 A.o.M.
6 Valerum
Vanishing of Nelkar Ockenlost
Life, RelocationNelkar Ockenlost EmberStone vanishes, and is never heard from again.
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1816 A.o.M.
30 Brynholm
The First Archaism War Begins
Military actionThe Dwarves of Khallador and the Elves of the Ancient Elven Dominion begin warring with one another, in what would become known as the first Archaism War.
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1822 A.o.M.
1 Simdis
The First Archaism War Ends
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2000 A.o.M.
Founding of Tilliden
FoundingThe city of Tilliden is constructed.
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2133 A.o.M.
The First Cataclysm
Era beginning/endTharizdun reaches out into the Material Plane and attempts to free himself, but fails. However, the spellweave and the very fabric of reality are torn. Magic is nearly lost, and the gods retreat exclusively to the Outer Planes where they are no longer in harm's way. Until Tharizdun becomes too weak to fight back, that is where they shall remain.
Post-Cataclysm (P.C.)
Lasted 2367 Years
The First Cataclysm erased most records of history before this, but was not enough to destroy civilization. While the elves were stopped from continuing their expansion, they held their ground for another thousand years before the second forced them to retreat. After the first but before the second, dragonborn from the continent of Uth sailed to western Galledall, establishing their home there, along with the orcs who sought a new home that now inhabit much of Galledall. The nations that make up Galledall today were formed during this era the oldest of which is the Hadaran Empire. The original Golden Alliance was created during this time, leading to a great period of peace in northern Vadovass.
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414 P.C.
28 Rathiel
Founding of Shiminore
Founding -
~500 P.C.
Orcs Arrive
Population Migration / TravelOrcs migrate to Vadovass from the continent of Uth.
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~750 P.C.
Second Anginn Incursion
Military actionThe Anginn Clans unite once more and attempt to invade Vadovass.
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~1170 P.C.
Uthan Dragonborn Arrive
ExpeditionRecords of dragonborn from Uth appearing on Western Vadovass begin around this time.
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~1250 P.C.
Third Anginn Incursion
Military actionThe Anginn Clans unite for a third time, and launch an assault against the land of Tilliden. They are annihilated.
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~1350 P.C.
The Second Cataclysm
Disaster / DestructionAnother cataclysm occurs, destroying what progress the world had made. Once again the mortal realm is cast into darkness and destruction.
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1353 P.C.
The Fourth Anginn Incursion
Military actionThe hobgoblin known as Hragand unites the Anginn Clans and begins his invasion of Vadovass.
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1354 P.C.
Mass Dragonborn Migration
Population Migration / TravelThe dragonborn from Uth begin to migrate en mass to Vadovass.
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1356 P.C.
End of the Fourth Anginn Incursion
Military actionWith Hragand dead, his son's vassals revolt, launching the Anginn Isles into civil war once again. The incursions into Vadovass cease.
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1359 P.C.
Founding of the Hadaran Empire
FoundingThe Hadaran Empire (first the Kingdom of Hadar) is founded in the the Agropus.
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1444 P.C.
Capture of Astreonarcum
Military actionThe Hadaran Kingdom takes the ancient city of Astreonarcum and makes it their capital.
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1541 P.C.
Formation of the Virdamidian Republic
Founding -
1564 P.C.
Founding of the Kingdom of Charmonte
Founding -
1599 P.C.
23 Ekeros
Ravarax Mettuzen Born
Life, Birth -
1628 P.C.
28 Ozzelondum
Ravarax Kingdom Established
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1631 P.C.
Ravarax Conquers The Coast
Military actionClan Ravarax invades their neighbors who they had previously worked with and had agreements with. Though it would end swiftly, fighting would continue for years in small skirmishes and large scale attacks from outside their territory.
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1632 P.C.
Total Conquest of Western Katawan
Diplomatic actionKingdoms of Western Katawan capitulate under Clan Ravarax, who is proclaimed their ruler. Only fringe groups remain to fight.
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1635 P.C.
2 Jondar
Birth of the United Clans of Midiiz
FoundingAll dragonborn clans of Western Katawan swear oath to Clan Mettuzen, marking the birth of the United Clans of Midiiz.
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1670 P.C.
12 Alios
Death of Ravarax Mettuzen
Life, DeathRavarax Mettuzen, the founder of Clan Mettuzen and the United Clans of Midiiz dies at 71 after a long and eventful life.
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1758 P.C.
13 Arvay
Founding of the Kingdom of Salandi
Founding -
1847 P.C.
Anthos Saves Altan Khot
Life, PublicityThe golden dragon Anthos saves the small town of Altan Khot from a barbarian raid.
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1885 P.C.
22 Ekeros
Birth of Amon Alaris
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1904 P.C.
18 Arvay
Birth of Sarland Varkus
Life, Birth -
1912 P.C.
17 Simdis
Amon Alaris becomes leader of the Varwynn
Life, Organisation AssociationAmon Alaris becomes the leader of the Varwynn
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1921 P.C.
The Fifth Anginn Incursion
Military actionFalgol Skerdok unites the Anginn Clans and begins the Fifth Anginn Incursion.
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1931 P.C.
End of the Fifth Anginn Incursion
Military actionFalgol Skerdok dies at sea, and later that year the Anginn Clans begin to fight each other as before. However, this incursion was the most devastating to the mainland, and directly contributed to the fall of the Virdamidian Republic.
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1932 P.C.
Virdamidian Collapse
Disaster / DestructionThe Virdamidian Republic begins to collapse after a long series of destablizing wars and social issues.
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1932 P.C.
12 Valerum
The Varwynn Strike Nikel
RevolutionThe Varwynn begin to target the region of Nikel, attempting to destabilize and destroy the Virdamidian Presence.
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1934 P.C.
2 Wulfis
Varkus Rebels
RevolutionSarland Varkus, the Governor of the city of Almarid, rebels against the Virdamidian Republic, and establishes himself as the sole ruler of the city.
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1935 P.C.
4 Arvay
Founding of Soldern
FoundingThe Warlord Edward Fulke becomes the first King of both the Highlands & Lowlands of what is now known as the Free Kingdom of Soldern.
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1939 P.C.
13 Wulfis
Alaris & Varkus Meet
Gathering / ConferenceAmon Alaris and Sarland Varkus meet to discuss working together to defeat their mutual enemy, the Virdamidian Republic. They make a pact that they shall support each other, starting a friendship that will last for centuries to come.
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1942 P.C.
3 Ekeros
Founding of the New Elven Union
FoundingA truce is signed between the Varwynn and the Virdamidian Republic, who hands over the region of Nikel for the elves to rule as they see fit. This land would become the New Elven Union.
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1942 P.C.
24 Brynholm
Founding of the Almaridian Empire
FoundingThe Almaridian Empire is founded in the region of Durchen on Galledall.
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1946 P.C.
25 Landir
Amon Alaris Disappears
Life, RelocationAmon Alaris leaves the New Elven Union for unknown reasons. He is soon replaced as regent with the union's first king.
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1952 P.C.
15 Arvay
Aestren Republic Formed
FoundingThe Virdamidian Republic is reformed as the Aestren Republic.
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2052 P.C.
28 Arvay
Founding of the Golden Alliance
FoundingMany of the northern nations of Vadovass unite under the Golden Alliance with the golden dragon Anthos as their watcher and protector. This area would be the start of one of the most prosperous and peaceful eras the north had ever seen.
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2104 P.C.
12 Simdis
Ashared Rebuilt
Construction beginning/endThe ancient elven city of Ashared was finally rebuilt and becomes the official capital of the New Elven Union
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2305 P.C.
8 Simdis
Birth of Nicolou Esperanco
Life, BirthNicolou Henri Esperanco is born in Cathaira.
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2324 P.C.
9 Arvay
Death of Nicolou Esperanco
Life, Death -
2326 P.C.
27 Wulfis
Birth of Volker Varkus
Life, Birth -
2335 P.C.
15 Arvay
Cassander Alexiadis II Born
Life, BirthCassander Alexiadis II, the future emperor of Hadar and son of Andraes Alexiadis VI is born in Astreonarcum.
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2356 P.C.
29 Simdis
Cassander Alexiadis II's Coronation
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2365 P.C.
27 Brynholm
Birth of Helena Varkus
Life, BirthHelena Rayborn Varkus is born in Almarid to Emperor Volker Varkus.
Age of Restoration (A.o.R.)
28 years long and counting...
With the return of magic and the gods came calamity for Galledall. The Golden Alliance was destroyed after Zaviorth destroyed its capital. A series of wars followed in the south, with upstart empires and kingdoms vying for control of the area. Mages and scholars scramble to procure magical artifacts and knowledge now that it is viable once more. A great war known as the War of the Warlocks raged for four years, leading to the collapse of a few kingdoms in the land.
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2 A.o.R.
Malik Arrives in Galledall
Life, Relocation -
3 A.o.R.
9 Galmore
Zaviorth arrives at Altan Khot
RevolutionZaviorth appears to the Golden Alliance in Altan Khot, disguising himself as Anthos' human form, he kills most of the leaders and begins attacking the city.
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3 A.o.R.
12 Galmore
Anthos is killed by Zaviorth
Life, DeathZaviorth presents the dead body of Anthos, demoralizing all citizens of Altan Khot.
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3 A.o.R.
19 Galmore
The Fall of Altan Khot
Disaster / DestructionThe City of Altan Khot totally falls to the red dragon Zaviorth and his armies.
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4 A.o.R.
30 Jondar
Zaviorth Repelled at Nincetra
Military actionZaviorth and his armies are repelled at the fortress city of Nincetra. Since then, he has not fought on the front lines.
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4 A.o.R.
9 Brynholm
The Horde of Rage Appears
Military actionThe Horde of Rage, an orc horde, appears in the Archaism Mountains.
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6 A.o.R.
25 Simdis
Miracle of the Black Sun
Religious eventMalik causes a solar eclipse on command. This causes him to gain many followers, and word of his deeds begin to spread.
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6 A.o.R.
5 Ozzelondum
Founding of the New Golden Alliance
Founding -
6 A.o.R.
13 Ozzelondum
Founding of the Children of the Black Sun
FoundingThe Children of the Black Sun is established with Malik as its leader.
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6 A.o.R.
3 Alios 04:00
The Treaty of Ambershade
Diplomatic actionAmbershade, the provincial capital of the region of Zelyr, agrees to abandon the Hadaran Empire in return for the Almaridian Empire in agreement for protecting them from the Horde of Rage.
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6 A.o.R.
3 Alios 12:00
Horde of Rage Defeated
Military action -
7 A.o.R.
11 Arvay
The Zelyrian War Begins
Military actionHadaran Empire marches on Ambershade to retake the region of Zelyr from the Almaridian Empire. The two sides clash, marking the beginning of the Zelyrian War.
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7 A.o.R.
14 Arvay
Reestablishment of Kildranos
Religious eventThe Kingdom of Kildranos is re-established as the Holy Kingdom of Kildranos, a theocracy dedicated to the Children of the Black Sun.
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7 A.o.R.
29 Simdis
Hadar aids Sunar
RevolutionThe Hadaran Empire agrees to aid the rebelling groups of Sunar to force the Almaridian Empire to divide it's resources among them.
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8 A.o.R.
1 Simdis 22:00
Esperanco Revived
Life, SupernaturalNicolou Esperanco, the last prince with blood ties to the royal line of Charmonte is revived after being dead for over 60 years, having been revived by some adventurers in Charmonte. His revival rekindles the nation's will to stand up to their protectorate, the Hadaran Empire.
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8 A.o.R.
4 Galmore
Almaridia Abandons Sunar
Diplomatic actionThe Almaridian Empire abandons Sunar so that it can focus military forces on the Hadarans. The Sunari agree to stop fighting them if they would leave the region.
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10 A.o.R.
9 Arvay
The Battle of the Twin Passages
Military actionThe Almaridian Empire annihilates the Hadaran Empire's forces at the Twin Passages and begins pressing into Hadaran Territory.
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10 A.o.R.
28 Arvay 13:00
The Conflagration of Kildran
Criminal ActivityInfiltrators from the Dominion of Tilliden and Zealot Knights try to burn Kildran as a way to weaken the Children of the Black Sun's influence.
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10 A.o.R.
28 Alios
End of the Zelyrian War
Diplomatic actionThe Hadaran and Almaridian Empire make peace with one another. The land of Zelyr is officially recognized as part of the Almaridian Empire, and the Hadaran Empire is forced to pay war-reparations of 350,000 gold pieces.
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10 A.o.R.
4 Rathiel
The Charmontine Agreement
Diplomatic actionEmperor Cassander Alexiadis II and Prince Nicolou Esperanco meet and make an agreement that Charmonte will be given more autonomy, but shall remain a part of the greater Hadaran Empire.
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14 A.o.R.
1 Ekeros
The War of the Warlocks Begins
Military actionThe War of the Warlocks begins. For four years several of the nations of Galledall tear themselves apart. Though a relatively short war, it is one of the bloodiest in recent memory, and leaves the continent scarred.
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16 A.o.R.
9 Galmore
Establishment of Middelgemard
FoundingThe Nations of Golvan, Derembor, Arkwall, Shaffenel, Sennek and Cseltorri unite to form Middelgemard.
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17 A.o.R.
17 Ekeros
The Day of the Dark
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventDuring the first battle of Kildranos, Malik opens a massive portal to the Shadowfell, which consumes thousands of soldiers from both sides. This wins him the battle, but a chain reaction of smaller portals opening begins to spread across all of Galledall.
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18 A.o.R.
10 Landir
Death of Malik
Life, DeathMalik is killed. However some sources disagree on how he was killed. Others say he faked his death, or secretly left Galledall. Either way, this was a greatly destabilizing moment for the Coalition of the Black Sun.
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18 A.o.R.
17 Wulfis
End of the War of the Warlocks
Diplomatic actionThe Treaty of Midiiz is signed, ending the War of the Warlocks.
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20 A.o.R.
28 Landir
Glavenen Absorbed
Diplomatic actionGlavenen is absorbed into the New Elven Union. This prevents Shiminore from taking it unless they wish to wage war with them, and forces them to make peace with Glavenen's new protectors.
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23 A.o.R.
29 Rathiel
Death of Emperor Volker Varkus
Life, Death -
23 A.o.R.
1 Valerum 12:00
Coronation of Helena Varkus
Political event