According to Teghneist teaching, the Finorrian Union ruled a united Ura for thousands of years, many millennia ago.
History of Ura
A general history of Ura, with accurate dates beginning at the founding of the Finorrian Republic.
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Time Immemorial
Unification of Ura
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Time Immemorial
The Abyssal Invasion
Religious eventThe planar barriers were breached for the first time, resulting in hordes of demons spilling forth from the Abyss. They were repelled by the Finorrian Union, but not before causing great devastation.
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Time Immemorial
The Blood War
Military actionVast armies led by several Shrouded Ones invade the Abyss in retaliation for the Abyssal Invasion. Most of these forces would be corrupted, becoming the first devils after conquering nine layers of the Abyss.
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Time Immemorial
The Disruption
Disaster / DestructionThe Disruption is a cataclysmic event that may or may not have occurred, leading to the downfall of the Finorrian Union or some other civilisation.
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Time Immemorial
Fall of the Finorrian Union
Era beginning/endThe Finorrian Union collapsed for unknown reasons, plunging Ura into a dark age lasting for millennia. The fall is generally attributed by Teghneists to warfare, a disruption of the Weave, and the hubris of the Union's leadership.
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3500 BW
Founding of the Empire of Sou'elia
FoundingThe first powerful state on Ura since the Finorrian Union's fall is founded after the Elves of Zeebda subjugate several neighbouring cities.
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3000 BW
The Galbasi Conquest
Military actionThe Empire of Sou'elia conquers the Gablasi, roughly establishing the Empire's modern borders.
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2000 BW
Construction of Finorrium
Construction beginning/endThe city of Finorrium is built by the Dwarves and Humans of Old Finorr, at the behest of the Teghneist Harbinger.
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647 BW
7 Sevomen
Establishment of the League of Finorrium
Diplomatic actionSeveral cities in Finorr unite under the leadership of the Finorrian Senate and the Teghneist Harbinger.
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637 BW
7 Sevomen
Founding of the Finorrian Republic
Political eventThe League of Finorrium is reorganised into the Finorrian Republic on the 10th anniversary of its foundation.
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602 BW
16 Duethm568 BW
21 Eryen
The Conquest of Sennorr
Military actionThe human city states of Sennorr are subjugated by the Finorrian Republic through conquest and diplomatic maneuvering.
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544 BW
9 Fining538 BW
2 Nimuth
The Conquest of Varofia
Military actionThe region of Varofia is conquered by the Finorrian Republic.
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511 BW
8 Emoth521 BW
13 Duethm
Construction of Varoselum
Construction beginning/endThe city of Varoselum is constructed to serve as the Finorrian administrative centre for Varofia.
Location
Varoselum -
467 BW
Height of the Finorrian Republic
MiscellaneousThe Finorrian Republic reaches the height of its territorial expansion after subjugating all of mainland Dukhala except for Sou'elia, as well as Isel.
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50 BW
The Great Northern Winter
Disaster / DestructionUra's northern hemisphere begins to cool rapidly, causing crop failures and environmental disruption across northern and central Dukhala.
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1 YD
Discovery of Colossia
Discovery, ExplorationA new continent is discovered by Rudrelander explorers. It is named Colossia after the supposed sightings of giants on its coast.
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56 YD
Abandoning of Finorrium
DisbandmentThe city of Finorrium becomes uninhabitable and is abandoned, with the Finorrian Senate relocating to Bierg-Finsel, and the Harbinger moving to Varoselum.
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77 YD
4 Thinoth98 YD
2 Fining
Daymender's Wars
Military actionKorarath Daymender's clan become foederati of the Finorrian Republic, and fight several wars on their behalf in Sennorr. Clan Daymender is largely responsible for helping to Halflings escape the Dusklands, and protecting the surviving humans of Sennorr.
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81 YD
25 Octon103 YD
22 Twelonth
The Halfling Exodus
Population Migration / TravelAlmost all Halflings flee the Dusklands, eventually settling in Soufirs after decades of being denied refuge throughout Dukhala.
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83 YD
5 Twelonth
Fall of the Finorrian Republic
Political eventThe Finorrian Senate dissolves the Finorrian Republic. Shortly afterwards, the Republic of Bierg-Finsel is established by numerous former Finorrian Senators.
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83 YD
6 Twelonth96 YD
9 Emoth
The Sennorrian Republic
Political eventThe regional government of Sennorr attempts to restore order to the former Finorrian province with the help of Clan Daymender. Their attempt falls apart in 96 YD.
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117 YD
16 Sevomen
Founding of the Colossean Imperium
FoundingThe city of Colosse declares independence from Rudreland, and its governor is proclaimed Imperator. This prompts other colonies in Colossia to start declaring independence.
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128 YD
19 Thinoth
Founding of the Kingdom of Varoselum
FoundingAfter a decades-long warlord period, the region of Varofia is united under the King of Varoselum, as his rival warlords swear fealty to him.
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197 YD
17 Nimuth
The Appearance
Religious eventThe Five appear before Imperator Zemim I of Colosse, prompting him to establish the Colossean Pantheon.
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198 YD
22 Duethm326 YD
15 Primuth
The Wars of Faith
Military actionThe Imperium of Colosse conquers nearly the entire continent of Colossia over the course of more than 120 years. Only the Nicilians are able to retain their independence, with assistance from the Kingdom of Ynlyl.
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229 YD
14 Octon
The Mekonite Schism
Religious eventFollowing the death of Zemim I, the governor and priesthood of Mekon break away from the Colossean Pantheon, establishing the Mekonite Pantheon.
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750 YD
The Encroaching Cold
Disaster / DestructionThe Southern hemisphere of Ura begins to cool rapidly, as the Northern hemisphere slowly warms up. Significant devastation occurs throughout Colossia.
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752 YD
13 Sevomen
Founding of Paluden
Construction beginning/endThe town of Paluden is established in the Breathing Wastes by wealthy refugees from Agrinon.
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Paluden -
753 YD
7 Octon759 YD
20 Emoth
The First Ciprosian War
DisbandmentThe Imperium of Colosse loses over 90% of its territory after simultaneous revolts in Agrinon, Akria, Hagios, Mekon, and several other cities and territories.
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790 YD
19 Eryen
Abandoning of Oshagm
DisbandmentThe city of Oshagm in Sorligien is abandoned due to the Encroaching Cold. A handful of people remain on the island, with most of them later being enslaved by Aboleths.
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819 YD
23 Duethm
Discovery of Edrothia
Discovery, ExplorationLotiumite fishermen accidentally discover the New World after being blown off course by strong winds.
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819 YD
2 Thinoth
Battle of Ostrum
Military actionThe Death Knight Zalduun Riteres is defeated by the combined forces of the Order of the Bronze Claw, and the Ulentones and Quidevis noble families. A small group of adventurers prove instrumental in defeating Zalduun.
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819 YD
19 Eryen820 YD
20 Fining
The Second Ciprosian War
Military actionNicilia attempts to conquer Hagios with the assistance of Akrai. Hagios is aided by Agrinon. The war ends inconclusively after forces under the command of Orcus attempt to destroy the armies of both sides of the conflict during a Nicilian assault on Hagios.
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820 YD
6 Duethm820 YD
28 Thinoth
The War for Sorligien
RevolutionWith the help of the eponymous Heroes of Sorligien, the inhabitants of the island of Sorligien are able to overthrow their Aboleth overlords. The 30 year long siege of Bierg-Sorlig is lifted during the war.
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821 YD
4 Primuth821 YD
1 Sprinen
The Third Ciprosian War
Military actionThe Grand Coalition defeats Orcus and his puppet government in the Imperium of Colosse with the help of the Heroes of Sorligien.
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831 YD
27 Duethm
Founding of Havenfort
Construction beginning/endThe Order of Ash constructs the city of Havenfort is built atop the ruins of Ardenscar in an effort to centralise the population of the Breathing Wastes.
Location
Havenfort -
836 YD
2 Sesonom
The Ciprosian Union
Political eventHigh Despot Nilir Crowwalker dies mysteriously on 24/5/836, after which Rex Norbanus IV of Agrinon is elected as High Despot of Hagios, uniting the two city-states and forming the Ciprosian Regnum.
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838 YD
26 Nimuth
The Agrinon Accords
Diplomatic actionThe Ciprosian Regnum and the Oshagm-led Colossian Union reach an agreement regarding the status of Colosse and the Colossean Straits, ending tensions between the two. The Ciprosian Regnum joins the Colossian Union as an equal member.
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849 YD
21 Octon
Fall of Grahan-Mullu
Military actionGrahan-Mullu falls to Ciprosian adventurers, and the Kingdom of the Sun becomes a protectorate of the Ciprosian Regnum.
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876 YD
12 Thinoth
Lotiumite Entry into the Ciprosian Regnum
Political eventThe government of Lotium, after 12 years of economic crisis, votes to join the Ciprosian Regnum in exchange for aid.
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876 YD
4 Sevomen
Bakerian Revolution
RevolutionRefusing to be governed by a monarch, the citizens of New Yotium City vote to declare independence. All other Lotiumite colonies soon follow suit, forming the United States of Bakeria in a peaceful revolution.
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919 YD
9 Primuth921 YD
5 Fining
The Rudreland War
Military actionThe Empire of Sou'elia attempts to invade Rudreland, but is defeated by a combined Teghneist coalition.
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921 YD
25 Sevomen
The Battle of Havenfort
Military actionA group of cultists in the Nightborough beneath Havenfort attempt to summon Lamki into the Material Plane, but are defeated by a group of adventurers and the Order of Ash.