The Hazrad Imperium

Over the next several millennia, the Hazrad people expanded across Autumna, establishing numerous cities and settlements. Eventually, these separate entities united under a single banner, forming the Hazrad Imperium and solidifying their shared identity and purpose.

As the Hazrad Imperium continued to expand, it came into conflict with neighboring civilizations. The First Great War was a brutal and protracted conflict spanning all of Autumna, the details of which have largely been lost. The Imperium ultimately emerged victorious, incorporating the defeated territories into their growing domain.

A dark period in the Imperium's history, the Time of Shadows was marked by a series of catastrophes and calamities. The precise nature of these events is unclear, but their effects were felt across the entire civilization.

As the Hazrad Imperium expanded across the stars, they encountered other spacefaring civilizations. Tensions flared, culminating in the First Contact War. Although many details of the conflict have been lost, it is known that the Hazrad Imperium ultimately prevailed.

The Hazrad Imperium established the Great Library, a vast repository of knowledge and wisdom that served as the cornerstone of their academic and research endeavors.

The Hazrad Imperium began experimenting with self-replicating nanotechnology for terraforming purposes, reshaping the landscapes of their colonies to better suit their needs.

During this time, the Hazrad Imperium experienced an unprecedented era of innovation and progress. New technologies and magical advancements were made at a rapid pace, elevating their civilization to new heights.

The Hazrad Imperium established an interdimensional trading network, facilitating commerce and exchange between different planes of existence.

The Hazrad Imperium founded the Chronomancers' Academy, a prestigious institution dedicated to the study and mastery of time magic.

A severe drought struck the Hazrad Imperium, causing widespread crop failures and leading to a catastrophic famine. It is widely accepted that the drought was a divine curse.

A catastrophic malfunction in the Arcane Forge led to a magical explosion that destroyed the facility and released a wave of dangerous, uncontrolled magic.

The Crystal Communication Network mysteriously ceased functioning, leaving the Hazrad Imperium unable to communicate with their distant colonies.

The Eternal Engine began to malfunction, causing unpredictable fluctuations in the power grid and leading to widespread blackouts and technological failures.

The Chronomancers' Academy came under siege by a mysterious force, causing the complete destruction of the academy and the loss of all its valuable knowledge on time manipulation.

The Crystal Communication Network was successfully restored, reestablishing contact between the Hazrad Imperium and its distant colonies.

The Crystal Communication Network was successfully restored, reestablishing contact between the Hazrad Imperium and its distant colonies.

The Arcane Forge was rebuilt with improved safety measures, and once again began producing powerful magical artifacts for the Hazrad Imperium.

The Great Barrier was restored and reinforced, providing the Hazrad Imperium with greater protection against extraplanar threats.

A wise and benevolent ruler known as the Enlightened Emperor ascended to the throne, ushering in a new era of peace and prosperity for the Hazrad Imperium.

A campaign was launched to explore and pacify the mysterious Outer Dark, bringing its strange and dangerous denizens under the Hazrad Imperium.

A historic alliance was formed with the Wheelwrights, bolstering the Hazrad Imperium's defenses and reinforcing their divine connections.

The World Engine, a massive terraforming device capable of reshaping entire planets, was created to aid in the expansion and colonization of new worlds.

The Hazrad Imperium's inner colonies are invaded by several unknown extra-planar species, further weakening the empire's infrastructure and support systems. It is speculated these were the vanguard of Nightmare’s forces.

In response to the invasion, the Qhuss-led Imperium increased the production and use of undead forces to bolster their military strength and combat the forces of Nightmare.

Despite the defeat of Nightmare, the Qhuss-led Imperium refused to relinquish their reliance on the undead forces, causing unrest and dissatisfaction among the populace.

As the rebellion gained momentum, key cities and strongholds of the Qhuss-led Imperium fell to the resistance forces, weakening the empire's grip on power.

A desperate battle took place between the forces of the Hazrad Imperium and the Qhuss-led regime, resulting in heavy losses on both sides. It is generally felt that the rebels won the moral victory, whilst the Imperium won the tactical victory.

The Rebel forces reclaimed the inner colonies, pushing the Qhuss-led regime further back towards their stronghold on Autumna. Following the lead of the outer colonies, all inner colonies immediately declare independence.

As the liberated Hazrad Imperium focused on internal purges, contact was lost with all of their remaining colonies and outstations, further isolating them from potential sources of aid and resources.