Timeline

The timeline of Aldorea is chequered and this is by no means a comprehensive list of the events which have shaped it. Below are the key events of each Age which marked their naming. For more information regarding the convention and scale of Ages, please see the Calendar.

Formation

 * The rise and fall of the Hirkidwy kingdom in modern-day Arbolon and Vallonde.
 * The War of Sands and subsequent (albeit loose) unification of the Wildfolk tribes in the south of Aldorea.
 * Arrival of the Edzarveit empire in the north and subsequent decade of war with the native population.
 * The separation of the northern settlers from the Edzarveit empire - the kingdom of Dobesca is formed.
 * The Sylvan Wars.
 * The creation of the four provinces - Arbolon, Haemim, Kayemba and Dobesca under the rule of the Great King and Queen of Vallonde.

Gold

 * Creation of the Towers of Magic.
 * Establishment of the Almarr Academy in Hae-Saan and the Great Libraries of Mytan.
 * Discovery of the Planes of Existence.
 * A century of economic and social prosperity.
 * The death of the Great King and Queen and subsequent coronation of King Adolm.

Ashes

 * Widespread famine and civil unrest.
 * The Fall.
 * Decades of civil war in which the provinces vie for control of Aldorea.

Unity

 * Modern Aldorea is formed as one nation as the provinces officially end the civil war and unite as a coalition.
 * Trade agreements are agreed upon between the settlements of Aldorea.
 * Mass migrations between the provinces take place.

Discovery

 * Mechanical boom in which the Waterways are made.
 * Seafarers begin to explore beyond the shores of Aldorea.
 * Formation of trade agreements with the Tsiali Kingdom.

Exploration

 * Attempted conquest of the Barcanai Archipelago and first encountes with the Huescoran Empire.
 * 70-day war with the Republic of Agum. Aldorean forces retreat.

Perseverance

 * An extreme drought across Aldorea leads to food shortages, a plague and thousands of deaths.
 * Attempted invasion from the Huescoran Empire is thwarted after two years of vicious skirmishes across Hae-Saan and Dobesca.

Seclusion

 * Aldorea retreats into itself, extreme religious and political secrecy and devotion to the Arcanum.
 * Travel between the provinces is reduced. Provinces shift back towards being insular an a cold war begins between them, particularly between Vallonde and other provinces.

Enlightenment

 * Marked by re-opening of travel and relations between the provinces (spearheaded by Kayemba and Haemim).
 * Establishment of mercantile guilds and trade agreements both between the provinces and neighbouring nations.This, in turn, leads to many improvements to the way of life of Aldoreans.

Rebirth

 * Period of cultural boom in which generations of artists share and improve their crafts.
 * Provinces begin to compete in a sort of artistic "arms race" as to which province can be the most culturally and artistically enlightened.

New Age

 * Provinces have overextended themselves during the Rebirth Age.
 * Economic shortages have led to a shift back to mercantile pursuits and adventuring.