The creation of the Aman, the Combined and Present World, as described in the Bownder-Bed.
Circle of Oads
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7000 BE
Bownder-Bed
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6000 BE
First Oad
Life, BirthThe first human becomes an Oad to keep the knowledge of all people.
Aige O'Heol-Bri
5000 BE 4001 BE
The time of the Heol-Bri Cycle, where the gods gave gifts and took them away again.
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5000 BE
Circle of Oads
FoundingThe Oads come together and found the Circle of Oads to share knowledge and discover the secrets of the Heol-Bri and the world in general.
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5000 BE
Bronnadaige
Cultural eventAccording to the Heol-Bri Cycle the gods Beth and Bri bestow the gifts of tools and the Heol-Bri, a mythical object or blessing of unimaginable powers, upon mankind, ushering in an age of wonders.
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5000 BE
Corann-Bile
Construction beginning/endThe newly-founded Circle of Oads find and manipulate a grove for them to gather in deep in the countryside.
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4800 BE
4700 BE
Carredin
Construction beginning/endThe Carredin of Penchester is constructed, providing a public religious capital and resulting in the settlement of Penchester.
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4100 BE
Gentesred begins
Population Migration / TravelAs the Circle of Oads begins to fragment, many Oads leading their people to foreign lands to separate themselves from their adversaries.
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4100 BE
Abuse of the Heol-Bri
Political eventMembers of the Circle of Oads begin to use the Heol-Bri for personal gain, causing conflict and injustice.
Aige O'Abra
4000 BE 2501 BE
The dark age, a time where there were to see an Oad was rare, and the knowledge of the past struggled to live on.
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4000 BE
Dissolution of the Circle of Oads
DisbandmentWith the collapse of society, travel to the Corann-Bile becomes nigh impossible, and fewer and fewer Oads appear to the gatherings.
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4000 BE
Loss of the Heol-Bri
Disaster / DestructionThe knowledge of the usage of the Heol-Bri, or perhaps the Heol-Bri itself, is lost to mankind, causing the decay of advanced civilisation.
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3400 BE
Stone of Aithgain
Religious eventThe Stone of Aithgain is christened, becoming the at first secret birthplace for Marrers and Gumarrers alike.
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3400 BE
Ravages of Mortlaid
Plague / EpidemicThe plague known as Mortlaid lays waste to much of civilisation.
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3400 BE
Rebirth of Marrer Owendolin
Life, IdentityMarrer Owendolin becomes the first marrer, a title bestowed on her by the other Oads for miraculously healing those doomed by the Mortlaid.
Eirgaige
2500 BE 248 BE
The Circle begins to prosper anew; ancient Gladdendom relics and places are rediscovered - and invented.
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2500 BE
Regrouping of the Circle of Oads
FoundingWith the recovery from Mortlaid and the development of new technologies, regular travel becomes feasible once again.
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2500 BE
Penchester Comnaidele
Construction beginning/endSince the location of the Corann-Bile had been lost, the new Circle of Oads constructed a new gathering-place in the flourishing town of Penchester, solidifying it as capital of the Gladden religion.
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2400 BE
Penchester Necropolis
Construction beginning/endThe Penchester Necropolis is constructed, to prevent a second plague like Mortlaid from setting foot on Tightland.
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2200 BE
Rebirth of Marrer Desmon
Life, IdentityMarrer Desmon is celebrated for having the Ahven Path constructed and popularising pilgrimage, connecting various important landmarks while improving trade and the safety of travelers.
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1730 BE
Rebirths of Marrers Barrell and Graine
Life, IdentityMarrer Graine and Marrer Barrell made significant contributions to agriculture and food preparation, resulting in outstanding increases in food production, storage and nutritional value,
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824 BE
Rebirth of Marrer Coinn
Life, IdentityMarrer Coinn contributed greatly to the ancient Oad tradition of keeping history by developing new methods and principles for record-keeping, as well as improving general literacy.
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347 BE
Rebirth of Marrer Bradoc
Life, IdentityMarrer Bradoc travels to the most distant places on and around the island, discovering and converting new peoples to Gladdendom as well as increasing the influence and knowledge of the Circle of Oads.
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293 BE
Rebirth of Gumarrer Brighseach
Life, IdentityGumarrer Brighseach lead the reorganisation of the Circle of Oads, providing the Circle with means of financial and territorial independence and provide food and shelter to those in need.
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248 BE
8 BE
Gilberthur Wars
Military actionAfter the death of King Gilberthur there is discontent among the potential heirs, leading to a war of succession that, in time, loses sight of its initial intentions.
Aige Lubgort
247 BE 1 BE
The Circle becomes corrupted and begins viewing the Gilberthur Wars as requiring holy aid, training many Oads for battle.
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247 BE
Circle of Leach
FoundingThe Circle of Leach is founded to create mercenaries to further the conflict and have the Circle of Oads obtain wealth, upon the initiative of Gumarrer Brighseach.
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246 BE
First Leach
Religious eventThe first Laech is sold to fight in the Gilberthur Wars.
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12 BE
Dissolution of the Circle of Laech
DisbandmentThe Circle of Oads renounces the ways of violence, putting an end to the holy mercenaries, crippling the supply of warriors severely, and causing the populous to question the point of war.
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12 BE
Marbing of Gumarrer Brigseach
Life, DeathGumarrer Brighseach is posthumously marbed due to her involvement in supporting the war, resulting in her title, deeds and principles being renounced by the Circle of Oads.
Muinteraige
6 BE and beyond
The nations have recovered from the Gilberthur Wars, calling in an age of prosperity.
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0 BE
Tightish Empire
FoundingThe Tightish Empire is founded by King Edward.