An exploration fleet lands on the northernmost island of a previously unknown archipelago. The initial surveys indicate a promising environment. The fleet returns with its report, leaving an outpost on the island that will eventually come to be called Mraydor.
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Volcanic Era
Being the history of human settlement in the Cluster Islands
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9650 Oce (-199 Vol)
Cluster Islands discovered
Discovery, Exploration -
9653 Oce (-196 Vol) - 9661 Oce (-188 Vol)
Middle Isles Explored
ExpeditionA survey fleet maps the Inside Sea and all islands it touches.
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9673 Oce (-176 Vol)
Settlement of Galtern
Population Migration / TravelThe first transport fleet lands on Galtern, bringing refugees from the eroding atolls.
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9713 Oce (-136 Vol)
Aktergean Exploration
Discovery, ScientificA speculation fleet tabulates the resources of Aktergea, collecting the first known samples of keetrock.
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9753 Oce (-126 Vol)
Beginning of Geophysics
The first mountain observation platform is constructed on Zaiyev for the purpose of monitoring the behavior of the island's volcanoes.
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9849 Oce / 1 Vol
Beginning of Volcanic Era
Technological achievementA geothermal steam plant powers a wood drill for five hours, proving the viability of the new energy source.
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9980 Oce / 132 Vol
Founding of Miridaswi
FoundingAclenti and her followers, the Sacred Hands, establish the community of Miridaswi based on strict Tactilist principles.
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302 Vol
Independence of Aktergean Lumber Camps
Financial EventThird Wedge Camp is the first of the keetwood mining settlements to be granted financial autonomy.
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935 Vol
1085 Vol
Intervention
Diplomatic actionThe Halsul clan is massacred on Eihlari, prompting immediate Water Seeker attention lasting 150 years.
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2000 Vol
Opening of the Conduits
Technological achievementThe first conduit vessel travels from Mraydor to Galtern and back within a single day.
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2030 Vol
Devastation of Zaiyev
Disaster / DestructionTwo active volcanoes on Zaiyev erupt within hours of each other. Warnings fail to trigger, and the regulation systems are overwhelmed. Lava flows and lahars bury every major city and town, and less than 15% of the population is rescued.