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Some of the finest sages in the world have tried to split its history up in a number of eras and given them descriptive names. Very little is known of the earlier ones but these are their best | <blockquote>Important to note here is that this page shows details about the previous eras as seen by scholars of the current era (the Era of Refinement), their educated guesses might not always be right! The linked adventures contain information true to people of that era but most of that is not known to people of the current era.</blockquote>Some of the finest sages in the world have tried to split its history up in a number of eras and given them descriptive names. Very little is known of the earlier ones but these are their best assumptions. | ||
=== First Era === | === First Era === | ||
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The [[A short-ish history of the world from the Collapse till now#The Primordials|Primordials]] appear but are defeated, causing much upheaval. Gnome sages call this '''the Desolation''' and say it created the [[Sarodin Sea]]. | The [[A short-ish history of the world from the Collapse till now#The Primordials|Primordials]] appear but are defeated, causing much upheaval. Gnome sages call this '''the Desolation''' and say it created the [[Sarodin Sea]]. | ||
Adventure: [[One Shot - First Era]]. | |||
=== Era of Strife === | === Era of Strife === | ||
A time of almost permanent warfare, countries are ruled by priests | A time of almost permanent warfare, countries are ruled by priests. The first mention of dragons and dragon gods. | ||
[[Uyots]] is a | [[Uyots]] is a [[:Category:Deities|deity]] from this era. | ||
The [[Final Order]] was founded. | The [[Final Order]] was founded. | ||
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The [[Tecuani Tecpatl]], the [[Loxotl Amulet]], and the [[Vigilant's Primer]] are from this era. | The [[Tecuani Tecpatl]], the [[Loxotl Amulet]], and the [[Vigilant's Primer]] are from this era. | ||
The first language, known as Ancient, is used most, though other languages also exist. Metallurgy is invented and used in the south on a small scale. | The first language records exist of, now known as Ancient, is used most, though other languages also exist. Metallurgy is invented and used in the south on a small scale. | ||
At the end of the era '''the Endless Night''' throws the world back. What it exactly was remains unclear. | At the end of the era '''the Endless Night''' throws the world back. What it exactly was remains unclear. | ||
Adventure: [[One Shot - Era of Strife]]. | |||
=== Era of Renewal === | === Era of Renewal === | ||
Many technological improvements are made, most countries are now feudal in nature. | Many technological improvements are made, most countries are now feudal in nature. | ||
[[Rades]] is a | [[Rades]] is a deity from this era. | ||
The language of the world changes to Common and is used almost throughout. | The language of the world changes to Common and is used almost throughout. | ||
'''The [[Collapse]]''' shakes the world and ends the era. | '''The [[Collapse]]''' shakes the world and ends the era. | ||
Adventure: [[One Shot - Era of Renewal]]. | |||
=== Era of Refinement === | === Era of Refinement === | ||
The current era. See ''[[a short-ish history of the world from the Collapse till now]]'' for more information. | The current era. The Primordials escape but are imprisoned again. | ||
The Collapse was relatively 'light and short' that's why the same language and many names from the previous era still exist. | |||
See ''[[a short-ish history of the world from the Collapse till now]]'' for more information. | |||
[[Category:Events]] | [[Category:Events]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:16, 3 July 2026
Important to note here is that this page shows details about the previous eras as seen by scholars of the current era (the Era of Refinement), their educated guesses might not always be right! The linked adventures contain information true to people of that era but most of that is not known to people of the current era.
Some of the finest sages in the world have tried to split its history up in a number of eras and given them descriptive names. Very little is known of the earlier ones but these are their best assumptions.
First Era
Almost nothing is known of this time, writing was not invented and almost nothing from this far back has survived. The little that is known comes from sources from the next era.
The Primordials appear but are defeated, causing much upheaval. Gnome sages call this the Desolation and say it created the Sarodin Sea.
Adventure: One Shot - First Era.
Era of Strife
A time of almost permanent warfare, countries are ruled by priests. The first mention of dragons and dragon gods.
Uyots is a deity from this era.
The Final Order was founded.
The Tecuani Tecpatl, the Loxotl Amulet, and the Vigilant's Primer are from this era.
The first language records exist of, now known as Ancient, is used most, though other languages also exist. Metallurgy is invented and used in the south on a small scale.
At the end of the era the Endless Night throws the world back. What it exactly was remains unclear.
Adventure: One Shot - Era of Strife.
Era of Renewal
Many technological improvements are made, most countries are now feudal in nature.
Rades is a deity from this era.
The language of the world changes to Common and is used almost throughout.
The Collapse shakes the world and ends the era.
Adventure: One Shot - Era of Renewal.
Era of Refinement
The current era. The Primordials escape but are imprisoned again.
The Collapse was relatively 'light and short' that's why the same language and many names from the previous era still exist.
See a short-ish history of the world from the Collapse till now for more information.