The end of all that was, the beginning of all that is
Comprehensive Timeline
Players should avoid looking at the comprehensive timeline and instead consult either the North American or Core Timelines for information that their characters would know.
This comprehensive timeline presents a Universal History of global events and synthesises the content of the other timelines into a single chronology. The comprehensive timeline only uses the campaign's universal calendar notation (PCE or Post-Cataclysmic Era).Age of Poisoned Sea and Sky
Uncounted Years - Ahistorical
A time of perpetual night and endless winter, of tainted earth and water: the Age of Poisoned Sea and Sky nearly ended the human race and finished the genocidal work of the original Cataclysm . Whatever the exact nature of the great Cataclysm, the trauma of that disaster left a legacy of death the effects of which are still being felt in some parts of the world to this day. The Outlands of Merika are a good example of the kind of harshness referred to in legends passed down concerning the aftermath of the Cataclysm. The only way that the Cataclysm’s survivors and their progeny managed to endure the blighted aftermath was to take refuge deep beneath the surface of the Earth. Wherever untainted water could be found, life could be supported. Men and women that could secure such clean water resources were fortunate. Most initial survivors were certainly not so lucky. To this day the tunnels of the survivors and their underground refuges can still be found. The ancient habitations in and beneath Paris’s old metro tunnels served as just such a refuge, though it is extremely rare to find people still living in such places, as was the case in Paris, so long after the end of the Age of Poisoned Sea and Sky.
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Over one millennium ago
The Cataclysm
Disaster / DestructionAdditional timelines
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Orad Empire Emerges
Founding
Age of Renewal
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The Post-Cataclysmic Era marks the beginning of a true historical period in which renewed literacy allows written records to preserve knowledge of events beyond living memory. During this time the blight of the poisoned sea and sky began to abate. Plants and animals began to flourish upon the surface of the earth. Humans soon followed and established settlements among the ruins of the Precursor civilization which their ancestors had been forced to abandon. This period is shrouded in myths about the precise nature of the world's revival. Legends of gods and other supernatural beings abound in the culture stories of the Renewal. Common to these stories on a global scale are the recurring tales of Visitors who emerge throughout the Age of Renewal. These Visitors are described as teachers and healers who guided the progress of humanity out of its darkened shelters and back to civilization.
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1 PCE
10 PCE
Skybreak
Metaphysical / Paranormal event -
7 PCE
Visitors' Boon
MiscellaneousAdditional timelines
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21 PCE
67 PCE
Renewal Stations Constructed in the Forbidden Zone
Construction beginning/end -
Circa 50 PCE
First Cave Assembly
Gathering / ConferenceThe survivors of the western continent gather to make alliances and choose their homelands.
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Circa 75 PCE
Supression of the Badlands
Military action -
117 PCE
136 PCE
Huron Beacon Lit
Construction beginning/end -
171 PCE
Last of the Orad Commanders
Life, DeathThe last of the original commanders of the Orad Empire succumbs to the Mindfire Disease and is buried with her fellows at the site of the Black Ring.
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Circa 200 to 400 PCE
The Road Wars
Military action -
200 PCE
250 PCE
Orad Empire Collapses
Extinction -
Circa 275 PCE
Sun Seeker Clan Heads West
Population Migration / Travel -
Circa 375 PCE
Ajna Pestilence
Plague / Epidemic -
380 PCE
400 PCE
Orad Restoration
Population Migration / TravelNew tribes began to settle in the Silver lake region and vied to seize the legacy of the Precursor Empires.
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410 PCE
415 PCE
Cabal Invasion
Military action -
410 PCE
Seven Sentinels Assemble
FoundingYves Olivoix gathers his companions
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416 PCE
Seven Sentinels Journey West
Expedition -
416 PCE
10 September
Guidestone Assembly
Cultural event -
420 PCE
430 PCE
Visitors Withdraw
DisbandmentArchitects of Renewal recede from history
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420 PCE
583 PCE
2nd Ornish Kingdom
FoundingThe inheritor kings of the so-called 2nd Ornish Kingdom reigned from 420 until sometime around 583 PCE.
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425 PCE
Death of Yves Olivoix
Life, Death -
Circa 425 PCE
Christianity Resurgent in Skyland
Religious eventMass mortality caused by Ajna pestilence prompts mass religious conversion
Age of Princes
426 PCE 941 PCE
The work of biological Renewal nearly accomplished, the human race seemed poised for a new Renaissance of intellectual enlightenment and moral uplift. Instead, breakthroughs in military technology unleash an era of senseless violence. The Visitors withdraw from human history. Out of the chaos a dominant power emerges: a shadow organization of global rulers known as "The Princes."
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426 PCE
The Princes Emerge
Era beginning/end -
429 PCE
470 PCE
Skyland Clan War
Military action -
470 PCE
The Hidden Empire Establishes a Home
FoundingThe Princes expel the Five Tribes of Nehark and establish dominion over the Skyland tribes.
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471 PCE
506 PCE
Exile of the Five Tribes
Population Migration / TravelThe Five Tribes of Nehark settle in the Larada Outlands
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471 PCE
496 PCE
Great Stairway Tower Constructed
Construction beginning/endThe Princes build an immense spire upon the superstructure of an ancient Precursor tower on the island of Manhatten.
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520 PCE
536 PCE
The Culling of Skyland
Cultural event -
566 PCE
Church of the Exploding Eye
Religious event -
583 PCE
590 PCE
The Second Fall of Orad
Population Migration / TravelAfter the death of King Vergand Vitalish in 583 PCE the dwindling survivors of the Second Orad Kingdom disperse. Many head north in search of the old Ornish Homelands of the First Kingdom.
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603 PCE
Vidal Brothers settle in Noirlan
Founding -
613 PCE
Vidal Dynasty claims the Crescent Kingdom
Political event -
637 PCE
7 July637 PCE
7 October
Invasion of Norland
Military actionThe Hidden Empire invades Norland but is defeated by the citizens of Noirlan led by warriors of the Vidal and Chastain families.
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638 PCE
811 PCE
Princes' Detente
Diplomatic action -
686 PCE
Farport Outpost Founded
FoundingThe Vidal family established a trade outpost across the Silent Sea.
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690 PCE
Commonwealth of Norland is Established
FoundingLocation
Noirlan -
696 PCE
704 PCE
Pachuco War
Military action -
710 PCE
Pachuco Clans Unite
Founding -
767 PCE
Tempus Assembly
Gathering / Conference -
777 PCE
Emissaries from the Forbidden Zone
Diplomatic actionA diplomatic mission from the Pachuco Jungle begins cultural exchange between Merika and the Zone
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795 PCE
Chastain family establishes the Southern Trading Company
Financial EventProminent Noirland house begins building a powerful shipping monopoly on the Silent Sea trade route.
Location
Noirlan -
800 PCE
Devotion of the Deep Ones Introduced to Merika
Religious event -
812 PCE
820 PCE
The Merikan Crusade
Military actionThe Steel Legions reemerge to repulse a barbarian invasion of the Merikan city-states
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849 PCE
862 PCE
Merikan Leaders Endorse Vanguard Ministry
Religious event -
858 PCE
Founding of the Phoenix Order
Founding -
882 PCE
Precursor Founding Documents Discovered
Discovery, ExplorationAncient documents recovered in the Washington Ruins. The new "Merika" becomes a national dream.
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902 PCE
1 February
Pachuco Earthquake
Natural disaster that destroyed most of the original Trinity settlement.
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907 PCE
Confederacy of Merikan City-States is Founded
Founding -
932 PCE
Birth of Harold Mayfield
Life, Birth
The Heroic Age
942 PCE 984 PCE
Beginning in 942 PCE with the formal founding of a new Order of the Garter in Britannia, the reintroduction of chivalric idealism to the feudal ethos of European aristocracy set the stage for an age of heroic deeds and personas. In the western continent something similar occurred with the revival of democratic idealism and a resurgent desire to overthrow the tyranny of the Princes' Hidden Empire.
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942 PCE
23 April
The Order of the Garter Revived
Founding -
950 PCE
The Barazans arrive in Britannia
Life, Relocation -
951 PCE
Harold Mayfield inherits title of Brightmoon
Life, Career -
956 PCE
Khosroe Barazan Assassinated
Life, Failure / MishapThe Pershahr Ambassador is strangled in the home of King Godric I.
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956 PCE
957 PCE
Dispute of Northern Succession
Military action -
956 PCE
958 PCE
Southern Jungle War
Military action -
957 PCE
Deaths of Decker Chamberlain and Pierre Olivoix
Life, Trauma/ Loss -
957 PCE
3 September
The Battle of Somerset
Military action -
968 PCE
14 September
Birth of Madeleine Mortmare.
Life, Birth -
968 PCE
21 October968 PCE
22 December
The Siege of London
Military action -
969 PCE
11 December
Treaty of Aquilon
Diplomatic action -
970 PCE
Lord Fredrick's Expeditionary Force Arrives in North America
Expedition -
972 PCE
Pact of Delphi
Diplomatic actionThe Merikan Confederacy joins the Retribution War and declares war on the Hidden Empire
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972 PCE
7 July
Birth of Orphea and Oliver Chastain
Life, BirthOn the eve of Revolution and Republic, twins are born to House Chastain
Location
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973 PCE
12 September
The Battle of New York
Military actionThe Four Heroes and their allies overthrow the Princes' tetrarchy and end the Retribution War.
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974 PCE
President Andra Marcus Elected Merikan President
Political event -
975 PCE
Phoenix Order Establishes Base in Memphis
FoundingA Phoenix Academy is founded in the ancient city of the Sun Seekers.
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976 PCE
6 November
The Mortmare Restoration
Political eventSimon Aimery overthrows the Garland Parliament and restores a Mortmare heir to the Britannian throne.
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978 PCE
986 PCE
Merikan Nationalist Movement
Political event -
984 PCE
14 September
Coronation of Isabella II
Political event -
984 PCE
25 December
The Phoenix Order establishes its Golden Empire
Era beginning/end
The Age of Imperium
985 PCE and beyond
An age defined by the rise and hegemony of the Order of the Phoenix and its Golden Empire
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985 PCE
987 PCE
The Anarchy
RevolutionA period of lawless feudal struggle establishing Simon Aimery as overlord of the Britannian battle lords.
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986 PCE
19 January987 PCE
9 March
Unification War
Military action -
986 PCE
13 April
Closing of the Silent Sea
Geological / environmental event -
988 PCE
23 January
Harlan Strom elected First President of the Merikan Union
Political event -
989 PCE
Technomancer's Academy
Founding -
990 PCE
The Merikan Union establishes Machine City
Founding -
991 PCE
Union Steamworks Fabricates Steam Engine Technology
Discovery, ScientificState industrial firm successfully completes rail line from Machine City to Union Delphi.
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996 PCE
Merikan Union Stairway Excavation Sabotaged
DisbandmentJimmy Nails and Janov Seldon escape from Merikan custody and expose the Merikan Union research mission on Manhatten Island.
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997 PCE
Merikan Union attacks Halifax
Military actionA sneak attack on Halifax Harbour is repulsed by Jimmy Nails and Janov Seldon
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997 PCE
April997 PCE
June
Encounter on Tycho Moor
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventAn ancient biodome is destroyed by Phoenix agents. Janov Seldon begins his quest to find the seven SEAs.
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997 PCE
1 May
Machinist Millennium Hall Destroyed
Disaster / Destruction -
997 PCE
15 May
The Ruins of the SEA on Tycho Moor
Life, MilestoneJimmy Nails explores the ruins of Tycho Moor and discovers the hidden Great Forge chamber. Here he completes construction of his cybernetic companion, Primus. On the way, he is beset by the Strider, who forces him to rebuild XHAN. They are both observed by Golan Trevize.
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997 PCE
20 June
Janov Delves into the Eurostar Tunnel
ExpeditionJanov avoids detection by Phoenix agents, by leaving Britannia via an ancient, underwater tunnel.
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997 PCE
22 June997 PCE
24 June
Tournament of High Summer
Sporting Event / CompetitionJanov Seldon and Jean-Claude Delong unite to thwart an assassination ploy. Janov learns more about Timberley Castle and continues his journey.
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997 PCE
3 July
Glastonbury Tombs Unearthed
Discovery, Exploration -
997 PCE
20 August
Denille and Janov Explore Timberley Castle
Discovery, ExplorationDenille travels to Timberley and meets Janov Seldon. They uncover clues about the Ley-Men.
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997 PCE
22 August
Phoenix Order Attacks Technomancer's Academy
Military action -
997 PCE
September998 PCE
February
The Norman Campaign
The forces of Britannia and Capetia clash in the fields of Normandy.
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997 PCE
3 September997 PCE
15 September
London after Midnight
MiscellaneousLord Salvor Dorrick thwarts the plans of an undead enemy and learns the secret of his own damnation.
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998 PCE
13 February
The Battle of Chrysler's Farm
Military: Battle -
998 PCE
20 February
The Battle of Calais
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventLord Salvor, Janov, and Denille assist Jean-Claude Delong and save Calais from an incursion of demonic forces. They win, but the Strider uses his submersible vessel to sink the Britannian navy.
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998 PCE
22 February
Deposition and Exile of Salvor Dorrick
Political eventThe Britannian government is usurped by the Golden Empire and the Lord Protector is banished.
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998 PCE
6 March
Clash in the Black Forest
Life, MilestoneJimmy and Janov encounter the Strider (and XHAN) at the Black Forest SEA, and he forces them to surrender the Star Rod. They lock themselves in the SEA Vault to take refuge and escape by activating the SEA's mass teleporter for a one way trip to the ruins of New York City (Stairway).
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998 PCE
13 March
Escape from Nehark
Life, RelocationJimmy and Janov emerge from the Stairway teleporter room and are apprehended by Minutemen Guards of the Merikan Republic. They accomplish a jailbreak and join a pirate crew headed north.
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998 PCE
16 March
The Victoria Palace Raid
MiscellaneousDenille Olivoix, Simon Lebeau, and Julian Beech infiltrate the Britannian royal court halls to unearth Lord Salvor's secret place of exile.
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998 PCE
April
The Battle of Halifax
Military: SkirmishJimmy and Janov rally the City of Halifax to join with pirate bandits to resist a Merikan incursion.
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998 PCE
12 April
Kinstone Border Dispute
Diplomatic action -
998 PCE
19 May
Lord Salvor is Liberated from Naxos Island
Military actionDenille and Simon travel to the Aegean Sea and free Lord Salvor.
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998 PCE
June
Jimmy and Janov Meet Manfred Klinnsman
Life, Relationship changeJimmy and Janov arrive at Manfred Klinnsmen's Montreal Science Institute.
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998 PCE
June999 PCE
April
Planar Campaign
CelestialLord Salvor convinces his allies to join him on an interdimensional quest to save his soul from cosmic evil.
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998 PCE
28 June
A Plague Weapon Plot Uncovered in Machine City
Civil action -
998 PCE
July
Montreal Ambush
Criminal ActivityThe Phoenix Order catches up to Jimmy and Janov in Montreal and tries to capture them. Jimmy is shunted off to another dimension by a disintegration beam and joins the Planar Campaign.
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998 PCE
August
Janov Rescues King's Town
Life, Achievement/ WinJanov Seldon saves villagers from Merikan raiders and joins a misfit band of new companions.
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999 PCE
15 March
Mutated Horrors Terrorize Noirlan
Metaphysical / Paranormal event -
999 PCE
3 April
The Battle of Timberley
Military: BattleAt the end of the Planar Campaign, Golan Trevize makes a failed attempt to capture Timberely Castle and its twin houses of Demons and Angels. Timberely afterwards fades into the ethereal mists never to return.
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999 PCE
16 May999 PCE
18 May
The Battle of Amsterdam
Military: BattleSalvor and Denille discover the Phoenix Order magic school and destroy it.
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999 PCE
18 May
Phillipe Depardieu Escapes from the Phoenix Order
Life, RelocationThe psion escapes from Frisia after the destruction of the Phoenix Academy on Charlemagne Island.
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999 PCE
18 May
The Death of Denille Olivoix
Life, DeathThe last Ley-Man is slain by mages trained by the Phoenix Order's Bobo Victrix imposter .
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999 PCE
June999 PCE
August
Paris Underground Campaign
RevolutionPhillipe Depardieu and his allies thwart a Phoenix plot to overthrow the Capetian government.
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999 PCE
June999 PCE
November
The Simon Quest
ExpeditionSimon Lebeau enlists the help of old friends to bring his sworn brother back from the dead.
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999 PCE
June999 PCE
August
Salvor's Quest
Life, Failure / MishapLord Salvor, sacrificing his sacred powers, embarks on a diplomatic mission to enlist allies against the Phoenix Order's Golden Empire.
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999 PCE
4 July
Machine City Destroyed
Disaster / Destruction -
999 PCE
2 August
Jimmy Nails Meets the Oubliens
Discovery, ExplorationThe Machinist discovers a lost subterranean civilization and recovers the Ur-Zen Memory Scroll as well as the Seven Sword Scabbard.
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999 PCE
4 August
Stroh Gendall is Killed in Paris
Life, DeathJimmy Nails kills Golan Trevize's right-hand man at the climax of the Summer Revolution (Paris).
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999 PCE
5 December
At the SEA of Alexandria
ExpeditionDenille and Jimmy overcome Phoenix Order defences to explore the SEA of Alexandria.
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999 PCE
17 December
Denille and Jimmy Teleport to Rome
ExpeditionAfter scrying to gain intelligence, the comrades teleport to Rome to aid their friends.
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1000 PCE
15 January
The Thorpe Expedition
ExpeditionLocation
Noirlan -
1000 PCE
31 January
Crew of the Hawke Captures Farport Outpost
Military actionLocation
Farport Outpost -
1000 PCE
5 February 07:00
Vril Priestess Unleashes Skyfire Curse in Trinity
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventLocation
Trinity -
1000 PCE
11 February
The White Wyrm Awakens
Metaphysical / Paranormal event