Eisen was founded. Patlov and Eisen were one country at this time. Novandria is selected as the capital.
History of Terranon
Modern Era
0 and beyond
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1525 ME
The Founding of Eisen
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1611 ME
Golden Eagle Trading Company was formed
Financial EventGolden Eagle Trading Company was formed. The founding members offered stock options in order to raise funds to establish new trade routes between Eisen and the Summerlands . The initial returns on the investment made the stock certificates extremely valuable and they became regularly traded.
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1618 ME
1648 ME
The Pretender Wars (Wizard War)
Military: WarThe wizards of Terranon attempted to become God-Kings. They held behind-the-scenes sway over empires and warred ferociously, ripping the land asunder and terrorizing the uninvolved. Before they could take the world further past their constant warring across nations, the collective governments of Europa stepped in to stop their fighting before it plunged the war into mortal chaos. All told, the Wizard Wars cost Europa over 5 million lives before the Westphalia Treaty ended the battle for supremacy in 1648.
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1642 ME
Avalon National Disaster
Disaster / DestructionKingdom of Avalon is hit by a series of extreme storms cause large scale property damage and failure of much of its agiculture. Food shortages leads in minor uprising that are quickly by the goverement.
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1648 ME
Treaty of Westphalia
Political eventThe major enclaves of Wizards agreed to neutrality amongst their various factions and agreed to be beholden to their national governments should hostilities arise again and any particular wizard deem it prudent to try for world domination. In return, governments subsidized wizardly pursuits and colleges, starting an era of discovery and exploration that was, more or less, cooperative. See: Wizard Enclaves for more information
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1800 ME
1802 ME
Montaigne Revolutionary Wars
RevolutionThe Montaigne revolutionary wars end, starting a new era of political awareness across Terranon wherein the structure of nobility is fundamentally shaken
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1806 ME
1814 ME
Montaigne Wars of Succession
Military actionPitting several of Terranon’s countries against one another as the Emperor of Montaigne attempts to take over much of the nearest territory. He is dealt a decisive defeat by Avalon, pushing Montaigne into an agrarian state for the next several decades.
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1810 ME
Brother's Grimm
Artistic creationThe Brothers Grimm publish their first collection of "Adventure Tales" detailing some of the more unusual races and customs of the Eisen countryside
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1815 ME
9 /6
The Congress of Eisen Convenes
Political eventWith ambassadors from 23 countries convening to redraw national boundaries and establish freedom of navigation and commerce. The Congress greatly helps Eisen’s ability to grow and Novandria begins to become a center of culture and commerce for the country. Patlov is created as a separate country at this time.
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1816 ME
29 /3
Eisen National Park Services Established
Civil actionEisen National Park Services was established due to the efforts of several noble families who were concerned with Eisen's growth and use of its natural resources.
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1817 ME
18 /10
The Wartburg Festival
Political eventa protest of liberal students in Wartburg, Eisen begins to push for radical political reform in the wake of more open trade and borders, demanding equal rights for all races and genders.
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1830 ME
The Carlsbad Decrees
Political eventbriefly attempt to curtail the press and “liberal” thinking throughout Eisen. It is momentarily popular until the following year when a wave of progressive thought moves through Terranon. (was 1819 in real world Germany)
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1834 ME
1 /8
Abolition of Slavery
Political eventThe Avalon empire abolishes slavery, and more than 800,000 slaves in Avalon are freed. The rest of the nations of Terranon follow suit, freeing all natural born races from slavery - at least in letter of law. The legal definition of warforged and some other races is still in question.
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1837 ME
20 /6
Queen Victoriana's Reign
Political eventQueen Victoriana takes the crown at the age of 18 in Avalon.
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1837 ME
25 /7
First electricity elemental telegraph
Technological achievementThe first electric telegraph is sent via a lightning elemental between Avalon inventor William Fothergill Cooke and scientist Charles Wheatstone, who went on to found The Elemental Telegraph Company.
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1840 ME
1850 ME
Eisen Revolutions
RevolutionEisen goes through a period of severe upheaval as workers demand more rights, unification of the various Eisen city-states, and various races demand equality. King Ferdinand the second steps down and retires to the country after a relatively bloodless revolution. The sparks of revolution result in a unified Eisen under one parliament with each noble house allowed to participate. Each noble family within the house governs a Duchy, which represents their people in parliament. (was 1820-1830 in real world Germany)
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1840 ME
10 /2
Queen Victoriana Marries
Political eventQueen Victoriana marries Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, her first cousin. The marriage strengthens ties between Eisen and Avalon and creates a great deal of cultural exchange.
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1845 ME
1849 ME
Innismore Potato Famine
Plague / EpidemicAvalon’s potato crop begins to rot from a magical curse, causing the four-year Innismore Potato Famine, also known as the Great Hunger, that lead to 1 million deaths and caused 1 million people to emigrate from the country, landing in various cities throughout Wabanahkik and the peninsula. Eisen is a popular destination for relocation due to its cosmopolitan outlook.
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1853 ME
The Elemental Discovery
Technological achievementHans Christian Oersted working on electrical magnetism in Vesten discovers the ability to embed elemental entities into technology, revolutionizing the way technology works throughout Terranon and, as a result, changing the political and social face of the world. Despite the immensity of this discovery, it is almost 50 years before the technology will become widespread outside of noble houses.
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1853 ME
24 /12
Inter-Country Vaccination Act
Scientific achievementA cooperative monarchical vaccination act across several countries, including Eisen, makes it mandatory for children born after Aug. 1, 1853, to be vaccinated against a variety of mundane and more magically oriented diseases. Parents failing to comply are fined or imprisoned.
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1854 ME
1856 ME
The Elemental War
Military actionMontaigne and Avalon declare war on Ruskovich, launching the so-called “Elemental War”, which largely surrounds Ruskovich’s continued attempts to undermine and eliminate Elemental technology for a more traditional lifestyle. In a blatant attempt to set Montaigne and Avalon back, Ruskovich sabotages several important new inventions
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1863 ME
17 /111864 ME
10 /6
Vodacce Civil War of Succession
RevolutionKing Galileo Montero of Vodacce dies of old age, leaving his son Prince Julio Cesar Montero to inherit the throne. Prince Midas Isod Montero rebels against his brother before he can be crowned king, starting a year long civil war. Prince Julio Cesar Montero is captured by his brother, officially ending the civil war on June 6, 1864. Prince Midas is declared King of Vodacce, forming a more conservative absolute monarchy. Many of Prince Julio’s allies continue their rebellion as bandits and pirates, but with their leadership captured, they lose much of their cohesion.
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1873 ME
23 /5
The Menschen Charter
Political eventEisen establishes the Menschen Charter, starting a period of political and social reform.It calls for a more democratic system including six points: the right to vote for all citizens age 21 and older regardless of race or gender; no property qualification to run for office; annual elections; equal representation; and vote by secret ballot. It is the basis for later reform in Avalon and around Terranon
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1876 ME
7 /3
Invention of the Levinquick Radiophone
Technological achievementThe Levinquick Radiophone, colloquially called the "Lev", is a marvel of eletech technology. Avalon’s Alexander Graham Bell is awarded a patent on his invention of the levinquick radiophone, and, three days later, famously makes the first phone call to Thomas Watson, his assistant in Eisen. The telephone is run by air elementals traversing the lines and carrying sound instead of the prior electric signals.
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1878 ME
17 /9
Modern Railway Invented
Technological achievementThe first modern railroad line powered by Elementals, the London-Birmingham Railway, opens.
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1882 ME
2
Hugstetten Elevator Disaster
Disaster / Destructionfor unknown reasons, an elevator system in Eisen failed to function properly, causing the deaths of 65 people and injuries to another 200
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1882 ME
1 /10
Game Begins
Cultural eventGame Start!
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1883 ME
Automobile Combustion Engines Created
Technological achievementEisen elemental engineers sequester elementals for individual sized combustion engines to create automobiles. They are costly, work poorly, and are rare but are a popular novelty.
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1883 ME
1885 ME
The Jungle Book
Artistic creationSet in the jungles of the Agnivarsan Empire south of Ruskovich, this series of short stories by human author Rudyard Kipling is being published in the Avalon magazines St. Nicholas and The Pall Mall.
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1883 ME
1 /1
The Great Exhibition in Eisen
Cultural eventthe Great Exhibition opens in Eisen outside of Novandria, with 10,000-plus exhibitors displaying the world’s technological wonders—from false teeth to elemental run farm machinery to telescopes run by steam. Six million visitors attend what would become the first World’s Fair, before it closes in October.