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  • 200000 BCE

    150000 BCE


    Humans occupy Africa
    Population Migration / Travel

    Although anatomically modern, these humans were not cognitively or behaviorally "modern" until around 50,000 years ago.

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  • 100000 BCE

    40000 BCE


    Humans migrate into Europe and western Asia
    Population Migration / Travel

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  • Circa 35000 BCE
    Zeus in the Beginning
    Era beginning/end

    Zeus overthrows the titans and looks to create human civilization. Instead of the desired humans of today, Zeus is left with humans not suitable for a prosperous civilization. This culminates with the Gigantomachy and the banishment of the giants to the Norse Continent.

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  • 34999 BCE

    30000 BCE


    Giants arrive in Ginnungagap; establish Norse Continent
    Metaphysical / Paranormal event

    Son of the banished giants, Odin creates Asgard, Vanaheim, Midgard, Alfheim, Jotunheim, and Nidavellir.

    Location
    Norse Continent
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  • 15000 BCE


    First sign of humans and indigenous divinities in North America
    Population Migration / Travel

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  • 12000 BCE


    Migrants spread from North America to South America
    Population Migration / Travel

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  • 4000 BCE

    2500 BCE


    First Jade Emperor appearance
    Expedition

    The Jade Emperor travels through Central and east Asia vanquishing evil creatures. He creates Diyu and puts Yama in charge of overseeing the affairs.

    Location
    Diyu
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  • 4000 BCE


    The Jade Emperor creates Tian
    Metaphysical / Paranormal event

    Location
    Tian
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  • 3600 BCE


    Ra creates first Egyptian civilization
    Founding

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  • 3500 BCE


    First Sumerian City-states and Kur are created
    Founding

    The Sumerians recruit Ra to assist them in creating the first Sumerian society. The Sumerian underworld, Kur is created shortly after.

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  • 3499 BCE


    Aaru is created
    Metaphysical / Paranormal event

    The Jade Emperor and Inanna collaborate to finish Aaru, an unfinished project of Ra.

    Location
    Aaru
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  • 3498 BCE


    Osiris creates Duat
    Metaphysical / Paranormal event

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  • 2500 BCE


    Early Hindu Deities appear
    Discovery, Exploration

    Early ancestors of Hindu deities can be seen throughout Asia approaching sentience.

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  • 2334 BCE

    2154 BCE


    Sargon and the Akkadian Empire
    Founding

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  • 1900 BCE


    Aesir-Vanir War concludes
    Diplomatic action

    The Aesir and Vanir finally come to a peace after thousands of years of fighting.

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  • 1899 BCE


    Hel is created
    Metaphysical / Paranormal event

    Location
    Helheim
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  • 1897 BCE


    Ba'al Cycle

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  • 1896 BCE


    The Tuatha Dé Danann arrive in Ireland
    Population Migration / Travel

    The Tuatha Dé Danann fight the Fir Bolg for Ireland and win; however, Nuada loses and arm and therefore the kingship. Bres then leads the Tuatha Dé Danann.

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  • 1895 BCE


    Advances in Soul Handling
    Diplomatic action

    Inanna and the Jade Emperor ally to make advances toward reincarnation and more efficient underworlds.

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  • 1884 BCE


    The Second Battle of Mag Tuired
    Military action

    The Tuatha Dé Danann fight Balor and the Fomorians to usurp the kingship from Bres. The Tuatha Dé Danann are victorious thanks to the leadership of newcomer, Lugh.

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  • 1810 BCE

    1750 BCE


    Hammurabi and the Babylonian Empire
    Life, Career

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  • 1699 BCE


    Tuatha Dé Danann defeated and banished to Annwn
    Population Migration / Travel

    The Tuatha Dé Danann are defeated by the invading Milesians (ancestors of the modern day Irish people) and banished to Annwn, The Otherworld.

    Location
    Annwn
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  • 1500 BCE


    Indra is born
    Life, Birth

    The Vedic period begins. Indra, son of the Jade Emperor, is born.

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  • 1450 BCE


    First Angels
    Diplomatic action

    Jibrail, Mikail, and Israfil join Azrael as the first angels.

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  • 1351 BCE

    1334 BCE


    Akhenaten's Reign
    Life, Failure / Mishap

    Akhenaten attempts to introduce the monotheistic worship of Aten, instead of Egypt's traditional polytheism.

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  • 1333 BCE


    Lucifer, Samael, and the Watchers join the order of angels
    Diplomatic action

    The Watchers are sent to Earth to watch over humans.

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  • 1251 BCE


    Yahweh creates Shamayim and Gehenna
    Metaphysical / Paranormal event

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  • 1250 BCE


    Moses leads Israelite slaves from Egypt
    Population Migration / Travel

    Moses leads Israelite slaves from Egypt, establishes the worship of Yahweh at Mt. Sinai.

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  • 1190 BCE

    1180 BCE


    Judgement of Paris and the Trojan War
    Military action

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  • 1180 BCE


    Four Heavenly Kings join the Jade Emperor
    Diplomatic action

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  • 1180 BCE


    Second Vote called by Demeter
    Gathering / Conference

    Demeter calls a second vote to restrict the Greek gods to Mount Olympus. This vote succeeds and the Greeks are banished from Earth barring extraordinary circumstances.

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  • 1176 BCE


    Indra kills Vritra
    Life, Death

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  • 1175 BCE

    450 BCE


    Vedic Gods give way to the Trimurti and others
    Era beginning/end

    Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva gain in power over Indra and become the preeminent power in India. Urtha Lokas are created and Diyu is expanded.

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  • 1050 BCE


    Kingdom of Israel established
    Founding

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  • 1000 BCE


    Events of the Ramayana
    Religious event

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  • 990 BCE

    931 BCE


    Life of Solomon
    Life, Milestone

    During King Solomon's reign of Israel, a magic ring called the Seal of Solomon—an invaluable artifact in summoning demons—is reportedly given to him.   Holy Temple of Jerusalem is built under Solomon.

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  • 753 BCE


    Founding of the Roman Kingdom
    Founding

    Romulus, descendent of Aeneas, founds Rome. Supported by Aphrodite, the Roman religion is an effort to shift from the Greek gods to false counterparts, easing a transition to where the Greeks are not worshipped at all.

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  • 681 BCE


    The country of Elodine and city of Ikalga is founded
    Founding

    Location
    Elodine
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  • 600 BCE


    Battle between Antu and rival Peripillán
    Military action

    Antu defeats Peripillán and banishes him to Minche Mapu.

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  • 587 BCE


    Judah falls to Babylon
    Military action

    In response to opposition from Jerusalem, Babylon fells the Kingdom of Judah. The Jewish people are taken to Babylon as captives.

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  • 550 BCE


    The Watchers are tempted
    Disbandment

    The Watchers are tempted by human sin, lusting after human women. They defect en masse to Earth.

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  • 540 BCE


    The Jade Emperor creates Abrahamic framework
    Metaphysical / Paranormal event

    Araf, Jannah, and Jahannam are created to prevent further temptation and defection. Angels are sent to deal with the Watchers and their offspring, the Nephilim.

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  • 539 BCE


    Babylon falls to Cyrus the Great
    Military action

    The Neo-Babylonian Empire—the last of the historic Mesopotamian kingdoms—falls, giving way to the Achaemenid Empire.   Jewish exiles are permitted to return to Israel.

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  • 500 BCE


    Events of the Mahabharata
    Military action

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  • 450 BCE


    The Jade Empire officially founded
    Diplomatic action

    With the signing of the Twin Worlds Humane Agreement, nearly all divine factions are brought into the Jade Empire and subject to its regulations.

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  • 400 BCE


    War of the Heavens concludes
    Military action

    Fallen Angels, lead by Lucifer, are defeated and create Hell. Lucifer and his Hell become an opposing force to the Jade Emperor in the Near East.

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  • 400 BCE


    Mayans create Xibalba
    Founding

    Mayan deities are put against each other, leading to the downfall of Xibalba.

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  • 100 BCE

    44 BCE


    Life of Julius Caesar
    Life, Career

    Caesar, supported by Aphrodite—known to him as Venus, creates the basis for the Roman Empire (fierce opposition to Judaism).

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  • 6 BCE


    Jesus is born
    Life, Birth

    Having been unable to crush the Jewish spirit in the past, the Jade Emperor senses an opportunity to create a similar faith and convert their strength to it. This religion, which becomes Christianity, will serve the purpose of opposing Lucifer on Earth and creating a foothold in the Near East.

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  • 20 CE


    Birth of Sun Wukong
    Life, Birth

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  • 28 CE


    Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus; ascends to heaven (Jannah)
    Life, Death

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  • 136 CE


    Complete destruction of Jerusalem by Romans
    Revolution

    Jewish rebellions (66-71 CE and 132-36 CE) are squashed by the Romans and Jerusalem is rebuilt as a Roman colony leaving the Jewish people without a homeland.

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  • 200 CE


    Arahabaki and the Momunofu take control of Japan
    Revolution

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  • 216 CE

    274 CE


    Life of Mani
    Life, Career

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  • 312 CE

    325 CE


    Christian acceptance in Roman Empire
    Religious event

    From a vision in 312 CE to the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE, Roman Emperor Constantine put Christianity on a path toward acceptance in the Roman Empire.

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  • 410 CE


    Early English comes to Earth through Anglo-Saxons
    Artistic creation

    The Roman Empire abandons Britain and Anglo-Saxon kingdoms are formed.   The early form of English is a test run for a lingua franca for the deities and is the earliest form of what will become modern English.

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  • 500 CE


    Christianity has spread throughout the Middle East as the most popular religion under both the Roman and Persian empires.
    Religious event

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  • 570 CE

    632 CE


    Life of Muhammad
    Life, Career

    The Prophet Muhammad is born, writes the Qur’an, and founds the religion of Islam.

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  • 626 CE


    Journey to the West
    Expedition

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  • 632 CE


    Islam spreads to the Near East, North Africa, Spain, and France. Replaces Zoroastrianism.
    Religious event

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  • 700 CE


    Arahabaki and the Momunofu overthrown by Shinto deities
    Revolution

    This begins the Shinto Era in Japan. Arahabaki and the Momunofu are exiled to newly created Haven. The Jade Emperor creates Takamagahara, the Japanese heaven, and Yomi, their hell.

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  • 700 CE


    First known migration of humans from Midgard, Norse Continent settle on Earth
    Population Migration / Travel

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  • 800 CE


    Early Muisca
    Founding

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  • 900 CE


    Mayan civilization in catastrophic decline
    Disbandment

    Without the support of their deities, Mayan civilization fails.

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  • 939 CE


    The Fujiwara no Chikata Incident
    Revolution

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  • 1000 CE


    Dissolution of the Jade Empire
    Diplomatic action

    The Empire becomes a loose alliance between the Abrahamic, Chinese, and Dharmic factions.

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  • 1095 CE

    1291 CE


    Crusades
    Military action

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  • 1175 CE


    Founding of the United Divinities Alliance
    Diplomatic action

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  • 1200 CE


    Inca rises
    Metaphysical / Paranormal event

    Hanan Pacha and Ukhu Pacha created.

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  • 1215 CE


    Aztec Thirteen Heavens created
    Metaphysical / Paranormal event

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  • 1300 CE


    Aztec civilization begins
    Founding

    Mictlan created.

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  • 1350 CE


    Sedna creates Adlivun
    Population Migration / Travel

    Little Ice Age forces Inuit south.

    Location
    Adlivun
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  • 1492 CE


    The Great Spirit moves from North America to South America
    Population Migration / Travel

    Upon being alerted to Christopher Columbus' arrival to South America, the Great Spirit leaves North America to investigate.

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  • 1513 CE


    Inuit deities retreat completely to Adlivun to escape Europeans
    Population Migration / Travel

    Native American deities are slowly erased from America due to invaders from the east. Most Indigenous divinities are killed but the Inuit and Iktomi survive by retreating to Adlivun fulltime.

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  • 1521 CE


    Aztecs conquered by Spaniards, retreat to the Heavens
    Military action

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  • 1532 CE


    Incan Empire falls
    Disbandment

    Once the Incan Empire falls, the Incan deities and the Muiscan deities retreat to the Heavens.

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  • 1540 CE


    Muisca falls without deity support
    Disbandment

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  • 1550 CE


    Earth Abandonment Treaty of 1550 CE signed
    Era beginning/end
  • 1650 CE


    Haven expanded
    Metaphysical / Paranormal event

    Mythological creature crusades occur, capturing and releasing most in Haven.

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  • 2020 CE

    2027 CE


    Migration from the Heavens
    Population Migration / Travel