The Sanguine Calamity amassed a great army of unified chromatic and metallic dragons and conquered the planet of Iontas in the wake of the chaos left by the Sacred Cataclysm
History of Wayrth
Much of Wayrth's history before the Elves arrived in 1478 M.E is shrouded in mystery. However, scholars have begun to uncover the great secrets of the world, through excavation of ancient civilisations and speaking with immortal beings.
The Scala Epoch
0 D.E 1230 M.E
Known as the Scaled Epoch in common, the Scala Epoch is a forgotten era, mostly wiped from history. Knowledge about this era has been kept secret by the most powerful and knowledgeable of scholars.
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0 D.E
10 M.E
The Time of Dragons
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10 M.E
The Founding
FoundingThe Great Draconic Empire is founded, its capital being the elusive continent of Wayrth.
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11 M.E
The Great Designation
Diplomatic actionThe Sanguine Calamity selects a mortal as his "Mouth" and they become the Voice of the Calamity, wielding the Sanguine Aegis as a symbol of status
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11 M.E
Birth of Dragonkind
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventMortals with exceptional loyalty to the dragons are granted fragments of their power. Those with the greatest devotion become like dragons themselves, giving birth to the Dragonborn. Some are granted fractions, giving rise to the Draconic Bloodlines. In some cases, dragons took on mortal forms to enjoy "pleasures of the flesh" with mortal companions. The results of these were Half-Dragons, a race looked down upon as abominations by both dragon and mortals alike.
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13 M.E
763 M.E
Oppression of Mortals
Political eventMortals across Iontas are oppressed and enslaved by the dragons, who were unchecked and unopposed by any force.
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760 M.E
The Draconic Schism
RevolutionMetallic dragons grow displeased with the cruelty of the chromatics and most depart the Draconic Empire. At the behest of Meine, a silver dragon named Miirym took the separatist dragons and crafted a haven for mortals and dragons alike in a mountain, that she named the Silver Sanctuary.
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764 M.E
808 M.E
The Grand Absconsion
Population Migration / TravelMortals slowly flocked to the Silver Sanctuary from across Wayrth and spellcasters from other continents helped refugees from their regions retreat.
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774 M.E
1230 M.E
The War of Fang and Talon
Military actionKnown as the "Ryte Gix'Oth" in Draconic, this marks the beginning of a great war erupts upon the surface of Iontas as the Draconic Empire engaged in a war against the rebelling Silver Alliance.
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809 M.E
994 M.E
The Pyroclasm
Disaster / DestructionThe Sanguine Calamity grows enraged at the Silver Alliance, and with an army of red dragons begins to burn cities all across Iontas. Casualties have never been counted but it is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions.
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995 M.E
1158 M.E
The Gathering
Discovery, ScientificThe Silver Sanctuary gains the powers of three powerful archmages: Vadania Liadon, Eshunu and Zumvalar. The three, along with Miirym begin to craft powerful artefacts to be able to defeat the Sanguine Calamity and his armies. The Silver Sanctuary is lifted into the air using a mythallar.
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1159 M.E
1230 M.E
The Great War of Iontas
Military actionThe Silver Alliance launches the first counterattack against the Draconic Empire: using five Orbs of Dragonkind, and their secret allies: the Giants, dragons are lured to traps set up by the three archmages and Miirym and are slaughtered or imprisoned. The armies of the Draconic Empire are attacked by Yuan-ti and Half-Dragons, tired of being oppressed, along with the mortal races. Wayrth falls into chaos as the Sanguine Calamity goes on a rampage, but is lured by an orb himself. Miirym battled the Calamity, herself being a Greatwyrm. The Sanguine Calamity is imprisoned and put to sleep, and Miirym is named the "Broken Wing" after her left wing was all but destroyed in her battle with the Calamity. The Draconic Empire is scattered and dissolved and the continent of Wayrth is abandoned by most races save for the Yuan-ti who claim it as their own.
The Kyre Epoch
1478 M.E 2684 M.E
Known also as the "Era of Paradise" this is the era of peace and freedom on Wayrth.
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1478 M.E
Rediscovery of Wayrth
Population Migration / TravelElves banished from Western Rizom after the Biir Massacres rediscover Wayrth and begin to settle across it's surface. The Yuan-ti who claimed Wayrth as their home begin to try and force the Elves into slavery but instead are met with resistance, causing a war to erupt between the two races. A green dragon known as Chryselephantine, the Dread Queen, assists the Yuan-ti.
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1478 M.E
6 /91493 M.E
28 /4
The War of Elvish Ascendence
Military: WarAs elves arrive from Western Rizom, fleeing the aftermath of the Biir Massacres, the Yuan-Ti begin to capture and enslave them. However, the elvish refugees resist, banding together under the banner of the archmage, Thaliondorin. A war begins between the Yuan-Ti and Elves.
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1487 M.E
9 /5
The Silver-Sylvan Pact
Political eventElves establish contact with the Silver Sanctuary, forming an alliance with the reclusive city. Many elves whom were not fit for battle take refuge within the flying city and Mage-King Thaliondorin himself visits, studying forgotten magic under the guide of Miirym.
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1490 M.E
3 /4
Lifting of Everantha
Scientific achievementAfter studying under Miirym, Mage-King Thaliondorin lifts the elven stronghold Everantha into the sky, and uses it to rain magical barrages upon Yuan-Ti forces. This attracts the attention and ire of Chryselephantine, the Dread Queen.
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1492 M.E
3 /91492 M.E
7 /9
Duel of Verdant Legends
Military: BattleMage-King Thaliondorin engages in a duel with Chryselephantine, the Dread Queen of the Forest. This relentless and grueling contest spanned several days and nights, with each combatant evenly matched. It was ended when Thaliondorin sacrificed his life to invoke a power word to banish Chryselephantine to the Shadowfell.
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1995 M.E
Founding of Akhiilor
FoundingRefugees from Western Rizom fleeing the war between the Thunderblood Kingdom and the Carn Cabal arrive on Wayrth and are brought in by the Kyre Commonwealth. The refugees and other citizens form the city of Akhiilor.
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2063 M.E
Founding of Lun Danu
FoundingMore refugees, this time goblinoids and orcs, fleeing the persecution at the hands of the Thunderblood Kingdom, arrive on Wayrth. The Kyre Commonwealth welcomes them as equals and lets them settle, founding the city of Lun Danu.
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2123 M.E
Ilvadel's Ascension
Life, MilestoneIlvadel and Hexlith discover the secrets of Archlichdom and Ilvadel ascends to being an Archlich, becoming Ilvadel the Ageless. The city of Meshil is properly founded.
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2684 M.E
30 /12685 M.E
The Voidharrow Calamity
Feallor the Betrayer is unleashed upon Iontas, tearing open a great portal to Voidharrow by rending the Sun, Cruthu in half. Harrowed meteors fall all across Iontas and the Kyre Commonwealth destroyed as demons and Voidharrow Spawn invade Iontas and Du'ul Mulaag plummets from the sky. Cities fall as demons and voidharrow spawn run rampant across the continent. Eventually, the Dawn Crusaders manage to seal Feallor away and put a stop to the Voidharrow Calamity, not before the Kyre Commonwealth falls.
The Wars of Woe
2685 M.E and beyond
Following the Voidharrow Calamity, the Kyre Commonwealth collapse. In its place, several states emerged and all come into conflict over ownership of Wayrth.
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2685 M.E
Rise of the Warmaw Autocracy
FoundingAn Orc warlord named Ortugh Warmaw takes initiative following the chaos of the Voidharrow Calamity and founds the Warmaw Autocracy in Northern Wayrth.
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2685 M.E
42687 M.E
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War of the Spine
Military actionFari Wraithmail leads an army of dwarves into the Spine of Wayrth, conquering the Duergar that reside within the mountains. Using them as a workforce, she forms the Wraithmail Dynasty.
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2686 M.E
Rise of the Uljar Dominion
FoundingThe ancient blue dragon, Azorn, conquers South Western Wayrth in the Uljar Desert and founds the Uljar Dominion, naming himself the Sky Render.
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2686 M.E
Rise of the Vanyali Magocracy
FoundingA group of powerful mages known as the Varden Sorcier found the Vanyali Magocracy in the Vanyali Jungles of Eastern Wayrth.
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2687 M.E
The Rise of the Hexlith Empire
FoundingThe Witch, Hexlith, forms an empire which she names the Hexlith Empire.
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2692 M.E
The Sanguine Calamity Awakens
Disaster / DestructionThe Sanguine Calamity breaks free from his imprisonment and awakens, declaring Wayrth and Iontas as his own. He forges the Charir Sovereignty and demands all other countries bow to his might.
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2693 M.E
The Blazing Rampage
Disaster / DestructionThe Sanguine Calamity goes on a rampage, using his armies and his own might to destroy several cities across Wayrth: including Fairlun, Vogdarim, Sandhurst and Flatwater.
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2694 M.E
Destruction of Y'landrothiel
Disaster / DestructionThe Sanguine Calamity, after being ignored by the leaders of Y'landrothiel, attacks and destroys the city of Y'landrothiel.
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2695 M.E
Sealing of the Calamity
Political eventFollowing the destruction of Y'landrothiel, a group of mages including Ilvadel and Hexlith, help imprison the Sanguine Calamity, putting him to sleep once more. The Charir Sovereignty falls silent as they retreat into their borders.
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2697 M.E
Vanishing of Ilvadel
Life, Failure / MishapIlvadel the Ageless vanishes into his tower.
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2700 M.E
Rise of Arkhan the Cruel
Life, MilestoneArkhan the Cruel becomes Lord Regent of the Charir Sovereignty.
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2703 M.E
Discovery of Korthium
Discovery, ScientificThe Hexlith Empire, after sending explorers into the Harrowing, discover Korthium.
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2707 M.E
The Conquering of Orhurst & Irinal
Military actionThe Charir Sovereignty begins to move once more, conquering Orhurst and later Irinal.
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2707 M.E
24 /10
Assassination of Ortugh Warmaw
Life, DeathOrtugh Warmaw, the Czar of the Warmaw Autocracy, is assassinated during a visit to Hope's Lament. The culprit is, at this point, unknown. It's as if a ghost slipped into his chambers and killed the Czar.
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2708 M.E
10 /3
The Death of Hexlith the Witch Empress
Life, DeathHexlith the Witch Empress, ruler of the Hexlith Empire in Wayrth is slain underneath the capital, Conros Taoul, in a battle between the Wanderhearts and the Dread Queen. The Dread Queen of the Forest falls in this battle before she is able to perform a ritual that would have slain every mortal in the Hexlith Empire.
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2709 M.E
5 /9
Destruction of Nihiloth
Geological / environmental eventThe origin of the Harrowing, Nihiloth the Harbinger of Oblivion, is obliterated by the Wanderhearts, it's remains cast across timelines and space preventing it from ever reforming. As a result, the hold that Voidharrow has over Wayrth forming the Harrowing is broken, freeing the area from it's clutches.
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2709 M.E
9 /9
Death of Elara Blackthorn
Political eventElara Blackthorn, Matron of the reclusive and secretive city of Tȗr Calagnos, is struck down by the Wanderhearts and supplanted by her daughter, ushering in a new age for the citadel.