Anth'mar is crowned as the new King of Laedin, ending the line of Laédin.
The 2nd Age (Age of Corruption)
2A. 1 - 2A. 816
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2A . 1
Anth'mar becomes King of Laédin
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2A. 2 - 2A. 3
The 1st noble rebellion.
Military: WarNoble supporters of the line of Laédin gather forces in Eron'fel, directly opposing Anth'mar's rule, this is the first time since the beginning of recorded history that there has been open conflict between different groups of high elves.
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2A. 5
Legitimization of the Order of Elven Purity
Political eventAnth'mar officially forms the Order of Elven Purity into the primary knightly organisation of the Kingdom of Laédin. He forcibly inducts the majority of Elven highborn forces in Laédin into the order. Those that refuse are replaced by Anthmarites or sent to garrisons outside of Laédin.
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2A. 205
Anth'mar's arrival at Alu'darwen
Diplomatic actionAnth'mar arrives with his royal court at Alu'darwen, the crimson mountain, and discovers the dwarves have possession of a great Ruby.
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2A. 250
King Njalgrim Vidar Falls ill
Life, MilestoneKing of the Dwarves of Alu'darwen, Njalgrim Vidar, falls ill in old age, leaving the Ruby of Alu'Darwen vulnerable.
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2A. 250
Ruby of Alu'Darwen seized by Anth'mar
Political eventTaking advantage of King Njalgrim Vidar's illness, Anth'mar seizes the ruby of Alu'Darwen for himself, declaring him the ruler of the Crimson Mountain. He then begins his journey back to Laédin.
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2A. 250
Formation of the Ironkin pact
Political eventThe Ironkin pact is formed following the seizing of the Ruby of Alu'Darwen, a Dwarven organisation dedicated to ending Elven rule in the Crimson Mountain.
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2A. 251
The Alu'Darwen revolt
Civil actionTension between Elves and Dwarves in Alu'darwen spark the Alu'darwen revolt, 37 Elves and 66 Dwarves are killed in the streets. The rebels are ousted from the city and take up residence at Fort Moldrag.
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2A. 253
Battle of Crimson Mountain
Military actionThe battle of the Crimson Mountain, between the Dwarven rebels of Alu'darwen, lead by Prince Thorbrand Vidar, and the Elven garrison of the city, lead by commander Caéllylth, ending in the defeat of the rebels and marking the end of the Ironkin rebellion.
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2A. 432
Nereshvora - The Great Catastrophe
Disaster / DestructionSeismic activity around the home islands of the Paédor race cause the great volcano Fal'akra to erupt, which sets in motion a chain of cataclysmic events.
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2A. 435
The first Paédor arrive in Mirkireth
ExpeditionMikival Emara (The Saviour) and his crew reach Mirkireth and become the first Paédor to arrive in Tal'rond.
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2A. 436 - 441
The Great Migration
Population Migration / TravelThe Paédor race begins its great migration across the sea from their dying home islands to Tal'rond, the migration period lasts five years and approximately 200,000 Paédor take part.
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2A. 437 - 455
The Settling of Mirkireth
Population Migration / TravelThe Paédor tribes spread across Mirkireth, exploring, founding villages and towns, and claiming territory, establishing borders between the clans.
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2A. 437
First contact between Paédor and other races.
Cultural eventAlthough there was initial hostility, a diplomatic accord was soon reached, and the new race of Elves became subject of cultural scholarly interest for the next few centuries.
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2A. 515
Occupation of Eastern Mirkireth
Military actionForces of the Laédin Empire under King Anth'mar advance into Eastern Mirkireth, driving out a number of Paédor tribes and claiming the region. Thus beginning a period of distrust and hostility between the two peoples.
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2A. 520
Esteltas is Founded
FoundingThe Elven city of Esteltas is founded on the edge of Mirkireth.
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2A. 765
The Purging of the Laédin line.
Political eventAnth'mar's network of spies locate the last few remaining descendants of King Laédin, and many are hunted down and put to death, by order of the tyrant.
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2A. 768
Galseith Laedin is born
Life, BirthThe last remaining heir to the Laedin royal line is born.
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2A. 795
Construction of Morgan
Morgan, a formidable citadel it built into the Strastfal Peaks to observe the forces of Anth'mar. Travelling between north and south Rondor.
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2A. 803
The Gathering of the Magi
Gathering / ConferenceMagi, wise men of ancient magical arts began to gather from the realms to form a secret organisation in the Mane Mountains.
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2A. 805
The War of the Tyrant begins
Military: War -
2A. 805
Galeseith meets with the Magi
Gathering / ConferenceGaleseith travels to the Mane mountains to seek out the Magi for their help against Anth'mar.
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2A. 805
The Battle of Castrinar
Military: BattleThe forces of the Anthmarite General Thral the Butcher and those of the exiled General Marynus clash near a small village north of Alu'darwencalled Castrinar.
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2A. 805
Escape of the Three Princes
ExpeditionThe three sons of King Orlyg Vidar II, Arthal, Ethron & Thorak escape Alu'darwen and journey to Whitehold in search for aid against Anth'mar and the Elven control over Alu'darwen.
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2A. 805 - 2A. 806
The Three Princes search for aid
Diplomatic actionThe three Dwarven Princes, Arthal, Ethron and Thorak travel to human kingdoms in search of aid.
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2A. 805 - 2A. 806
The Siege of Anth'tel
Military: BattleNakaria the Siren reaches Anth'tel, where she besieges the forces of Galeseith and the Magi.
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2A. 806
The Purge of Eron'del
Political eventAfter an attempt on his life, Anth'mar orders the deaths of many Elven Elites and their supporters within the capital.
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2A. 806
The Battle of the Weaping Peak
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2A. 806
The Elven Empire declares war.
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2A. 807
The Great Conveyance
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventThe Magi, with their now bolstered numbers, and a network of spies across the realms, teleport en masse to Fyalmattir with Galeseith to join the Dwarves, Elven exiles and Humans against Anth'mar.
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2A. 807
The Forming of the Fyalmattir Alliance
Gathering / ConferenceThe combined leaders of Elves, Dwarves, Men and Magi meet and form an alliance against Anth'mar the Tyrant.
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2A. 807
Galesieth's Chosen Formed
Military actionA special Elven military unit, nicknamed Galeseith's Chosen, is formed.
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2A. 807
The Battle of Alu'cazdhar
Military: BattleThe forces of Dwarven Princes Ethron and Thorak Vidar clash with the Southern Elven Legion, led by General Kalor Illustra in and around the town of Alu'cazdhar.
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2A. 807 - 2A. 808
The Siege of Morgan
Military: BattleAnth'mar besieges Morgan fortress. The siege is one of the longest and bloodiest in the war of the Tyrant.
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2A. 808
The Battle of Kairi Pass
Military: BattleA gruelling three day long battle ends in a heroic victory for the Fyalmattir alliance. Their first major victory since the war began.
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2A. 816
Anth'mar the Corrupt is Killed
Life, DeathAnth'mar the corrupt is killed by Galeseith of the Fyalmattir alliance.