The lakeside city of Catheal is founded during the chaos following the Collapse.
World of Magic
It is those moments greater than our imagination that reset the clock; the Collapse of magic and the death of the Lady of Mysteries, the fall of Ashteril; most recently the Event.
After the Collapse
0 DE -> ~5000 DE
An age of chaos eventually gives way to the rise of mortal kingdoms, a veil of stability, and deific interference from afar. As the mortals are free to explore, they eventually find the boundaries of their world. The era ends when newcomers arrive, seemingly from beyond the boundaries, just in time to save the world from a raising threat. But at what cost?
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303 DE
Founding of Catheal
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626 DE
Ventaine Academy Completes Construction
Construction beginning/endVentaine Academy of Catheal is completed after more than two decades of construction and the loss of its patron. A year later doors open to the first class of students.
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Ventaine Academy
Compromise
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782
4 /5783
24 /6
The War for Edrian
RevolutionKing Hune, Emperor of Arleaon, who was believed lost at sea, is found in his own dungeon held captive by his counselor and soon-to-be crowned son. The short war that follows claims many monarchs' lives, forever changing the balance of power in Arleaon.
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Edrian -
783
15 /4
Cade Burns
Disaster / DestructionThe port city of Cade, second city of the Edrian empire, is set ablaze as a casualty of war. Despite many lives lost, the city stands and becomes a stronghold for King Hune's Faithful.
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Three Kings -
783
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26 /7
The Last Council of Edrian
Political eventVawhn and the Chancellor are freed on the 25th, near the end of a short gathering of royalty, elders, and merchants. Tovius of Cade is crowned king and emperor of Arleaon. His first order is to move the capital and all functions of the Crown to Cade. Many merchant guilds and churches decide to move their headquarters to Cade as well. The mage guide, which lost several levels of leadership during the war, takes the opportunity to start anew on Cade’s southern waterfront, which is otherwise devoid of government buildings (save the naval base).
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Edrian -
784
2 /1
The Ruin of Edrian
Disaster / DestructionThaeonnesis, who escaped after his puppet King Aaron fell, is stopped just in time from shattering the world. Despite his efforts being thwarted, The Betrayer still manages to utterly destroy the one-towering city of Edrian.
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Edrian -
784
21 /12
The Day of Three Kings
Life, DeathTaking advantage of a still-recovering Cade, the elves of House Chalass attack the city with overwhelming numbers. On that day three brothers hold the title of King, defending the city and the crown of Arleaon when their sibling falls before them. None of the brothers survive the night. The youngest, a talented mage of only 14, breaks the elf siege by turning himself and the partially constructed mage tower into a pillar of sunlight. After that day Cade is often referred to as The City of Three Kings and is later renamed Three Kings in their honor.
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Three Kings -
784
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Not Just a Human Tragedy
Military actionAs if in poetic simile, three warriors of the Caith’loral Dynasty suffer their own terrible loss as they fight beside the citizens and leaders of Cade.
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Three Kings -
785
1 /1
The Council of Cade
Political eventWithout a hair to lead the empire, Cade establishes a council of lessor royals with minimal scope to rebuild the kingdom. As time passes, the Council grows in power and influence.
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Three Kings -
795
1 /5
The Crowning of Queen Sorane
Political eventThe popular and long-ruling Queen Alisona Caith’loral III dies. Childless, rule falls to her eldest niece Sorane Trisdoria. Queen Sorane Trisdoria Caith’loral's coordination is held the next month on La'Vie Le Jour, the elves' traditional celebration of their creator's creator.
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Evala -
866
12 /7
The Event
Geological / environmental eventJust as peace and prosperity had begun to take hold of Arleaon, a still-unexplained force sunders the world and joined it to another; one of fantastic flying ships and miraculous music boxes sending voices across the sea. "Like a mismatched holiday egg" a popular newspaper describes it. Most simply call it the Event.
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866
15 /7
Cities Divided
Population Migration / TravelAs fires are put out and order is restored in the City of Light and Three Kings, both cities strive to curb migration and preserve their sovereignty.
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Three Kings -
866
15 /7
The Battle of Blyth Field
Diplomatic actionA farming village is tormented by a great beast who unintentionally crossed the Divide. As one of the first major incidents following the Event, the "Battle" of Blyth Field triggers reactions from both sides that will reverberate for years.
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869
12 /7
Free Passage
Population Migration / TravelAfter 3 years of symbolic, unenforceable restrictions, the governments of the United States and Arleaon officially allow free passage between their territories. Most governments of the two worlds follow suit.
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Three Kings -
883
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Ghent's Rapid Recovery
Construction beginning/endGhent's recovery from its unexpected assault barely two months earlier has been astonishing. The once placid town is now the center of scientific study, a haven for the kingdom's displaced, and a tavern tour destination. Now under new management, the Duckling, the town's central watering hole, is more than double its original size with lodging and fare to rival the finest of Three Kings. The Duckling's staff surprises some, but lycan pups and night elves are hardly the rarest sights in Ghent. Service is exceptional and everyone is welcome; especially those who prefer their food on the rare side.
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883
23 /11
Assassinations Averted
Criminal ActivityMembers of the Lesser House Sa’Lene, one of the triumvirate of Evala, thwart a plot to assassinate Queen Sorane Trisdoria Caith’loral in her own palace. Sa’Lene's sister house Morren is discovered to be behind the plot. Queen Sorane orders House Morren disbanded and the house leadership arrested. In retaliation, Member of House Morren set fire to House Sa’Lene's district. Terona Morren, the houses' speaker, is captured as she attempts to murder the young Lady Vyn Sa’Lene. The houses' leader, Madame de (Velantha) Morren escapes.
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883
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No Longer a One Horse Town
Population Migration / TravelThe seaside town of Ghent sees an influx of commerce and a spike in population. Once called the "One Horse Town", Ghent's residents literally included only a single horse; a copper-brown roan the locals named An'ya. Locals believed An'ya to be good luck, crediting her with warding off aggressors in the years following Mako the Honorbound's departure. Travelers through the village cursed, often complained that their own horses refused to enter. The curse has now lifted. The town's equine mascot is nowhere to be seen. Mounted merchants and horsedrawn caravans enter the city freely. Locals, however, claim An'ya's presence still protects their town, curiously looking up as they remember.
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884
21 /12
The Day of 3 Kings 100 Year Anniversary Celebration
Cultural eventA grand festival is planned to celebrate the valiant, if short, lives of Tovius, Wymund, and Eliot, the Three Kings of Cade for whom the city was renamed.
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Three Kings