In which the Good Orcs blessed by the Gods lose their Divine Water Blessing and become Dry; and they fall to disarray; and argue among themselves and All. And their Skin is turn'd from blue to dry orange or shades of green; and they are fallen to Chaos and Violence.
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The Vallencourt History of the Spire
The Age of Decay
79999 AE 29762 AE
In which the Ancient Empires are Dismantl'd for Unknown Reasons or perhaps Hubris; Magick is however Strengthen'd; the Desiccation of the Orcs; the Dark Age.
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-47549 AE
The Desiccation of the Orcs
Metaphysical / Paranormal event
First Age
0 AE 3005 ME
In which the Holy Valencourtian Empire goes forth and Conquers in an Age of Discov'ry and Colonialism.
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0 ME
The Sacred Union
Religious eventIn which Empress Elindra Costales of House Aldón and Supreme Pontiff Rigel Balden are wed and form the Holy Empire.
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0 ME
1
Founding of Holy Vallencourtian Empire
Political event -
1 ME
The Discov'ry of Wiltwood
Discovery, ExplorationIn which Wiltwood is discover'd, and colonized under Her Empress' orders.
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309 ME
The Discov'ry of Alzaram
Discovery, ExplorationIn which Alzaram is discover'd and colonized for His Majesty.
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378 ME
The Discov'ry of Anor Glad
Discovery, ExplorationIn which Anor Glad is discover'd and colonized for His Majesty.
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1312 ME
The Wiltish Revolution
RevolutionIn which Wiltwood revolts and becomes independent.
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1313 ME
The Founding of the Wiltwood Federation
FoundingIn which the Wiltwood Federation is founded after their revolution.
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1333 ME
The Founding of the High Kingdom
FoundingIn which, after a lawful secession, the High Kingdom is founded.
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1333 ME
The Secession of Anor Glad
Political eventIn which Anor Glad is sold and seceded to the High Kingdom to repay the debt of the Empire after the Wiltish Revolution.
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1356 ME
The Tribal Revolts
RevolutionIn which the Dozen Tribes of Alzaram manifest in open revolt and sack the Empire, gaining independence.
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1782 ME
The Discov'ry of Terra Novis
Discovery, ExplorationIn which Terra Novis is colonized for Her Majesty.
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2003 ME
2106 ME
The First Crusade
Disaster / DestructionIn which the Holy Empire wages war against the savages in Alzaram.
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2667 ME
The Great Eruption
Geological / environmental eventIn which Mt. Jubilus explodes in Terra Novis, causing widespread Chaos and Dismay.
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2781 ME
The Sacking of Terra Novis
Disaster / DestructionIn which Terra Novis is sacked by the Ten Tribes of Alzaram.
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2783 ME
2843 ME
The Crusade of the Double Entente
Disaster / DestructionIn which the High Kingdom and the Holy Empire crusade against the growing threat of the Ten Tribes.
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2844 ME
The Battle at Mitis Artifexus
Disaster / DestructionIn which there is a scuffle between the High Kingdom and the Holy Empire for control of Terra Novis, ending in a stalemate.
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2899 ME
The Founding of the Philosophers' Republic
FoundingIn which from the rubble of the ruins rise the Founding Philosophes and vow to avoid warfare in a new society.
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3002 ME
3005 ME
The Collapse of the Holy Vallencourtian Empire
DisbandmentIn which with her colonies gone the Empire is disbanded, leaving a three year period of disarray before the Hegemony is founded.
Second Age
3006 ME 4002 ME
In which the Hegemony rises and the Great Nations are led into power; and the wars cease; and there is an economic growth.
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3006 ME
The Founding of the Vallencourt Hegemony
FoundingIn which the Vallencourt Hegemony is founded with new principles and enters a period of isolation.
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3011 ME
The Founding of the Five Tribes
FoundingIn which the Five Tribes of Alzaram become a Great Nation in their own right; and they call themselves the Spire's Kin.
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3055 ME
3689 ME
The Republican Mercantilist Rise
Civil actionIn which the Philosopher's Republic opens a new era of trade between the five Great Nations and establishes a semblance of peace. Mercantilism becomes the new economic principle of trade.
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3876 ME
The Dragon Tumult of Alzaram
Metaphysical / Paranormal eventIn which there is a Battle of a Multitude of Dragons in Alzaram; and they leave much Destruction in their Wake; it is Unknown as to What Occurred.
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3987 ME
3997 ME
The University of Mitis Artifexus
Construction beginning/endIn which the first University is Established.
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3990 ME
The Principles of All Peoples is Published
Artistic creationIn which the seminal philosophical-optimistic work The Principles of All Peoples by Ibn Al-Rajid is Published in Terra Novis and Influences much of our thinking in this Noble Era.
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4000 ME
4059 ME
The University of Old Vallencourt is Established
Construction beginning/endIn which the proud University of Old Vallencourt is Established.
The Third Age
4000 ME and beyond
The current Age. The Age of New Reason. The Illumination. The Rise of Science, Noble Faculties, and the Inherent Rights of All Beings.
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4000 ME
4059 ME
The University of Old Vallencourt is Established
Construction beginning/endIn which the proud University of Old Vallencourt is Established.
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4007 ME
The Discov'ry of Black Powdre
Discovery, ScientificIn which Pale Crystals are discover'd to be Volatile and capable of Combustion.
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4067 ME
The Vallencourt-Republic Alliance
Diplomatic actionIn which the Philosophers' Republic and Vallencourt are allied and become lock'd in Friendly Intellectual Competition.
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4078 ME
Robbes Clandarme's Faciatto in Third Minor is Published
Artistic creationIn which the seminal opera Faciatto in Third Minor is Published and draws new attention to Music.
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4101 ME
Sil'dorna's Elegy of a Young Woman is Published
Artistic creationIn which the first Novel, Elegy of a Young Woman, is published in the High Kingdom.
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4209 ME
The Invention of Firearms
Technological achievementIn which Black Powdre is honed into Firearms, leading to a new era of War and Security.
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4555 ME
4655 ME
Border Battles of High Kingdom and Five Tribes
Military actionIn which under new Economic Prosperity the Tribes gather forth and eat at the borders of the High Kingdom.
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4879 ME
Life of Rajid Khaltoum is Published
Artistic creationIn which the beautiful poem Life of Rajid Khaltoum is published in Obalkhana in Alzaram.
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5003 ME
5049 ME
The First Elven-Tribal War
Military actionIn which the border tensions lead to a major conflict between the Five Tribes and the High Kingdom, and the High Kingdom is triumphant and drives them away.
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5167 - Ongoing
The Golden Age of Mercantilism
Financial EventIn which trade abounds and new Companies and Guilds work to profit and endeavour to the Crown and all Peoples.
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5601 ME
5709 ME
The First Vallentian Rebellions
RevolutionIn which many Revolutions are quelled by the Crown.
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5670 ME
The Discov'ry of the Rim
Discovery, ExplorationIn which Rifts to the Rim are opened.
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5746 - Ongoing
The Second Elven-Tribal War
Military actionIn which the Tribes invade the High Kingdom and eat at their Northern Border. Though ongoing, the War is Nearly Over, with Victory and Vassalisation for the Tribes.
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5777 ME
The Islar Rebellion
RevolutionIn which Islar Vallen rebels and is quelled by the Crown. Islar becomes an Illegal Language.
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5787 ME
The Current Year
Religious eventThe Current Year of Our LORDS.
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