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*Prehistory (~7000BL) - Dwarves killed in retribution by [[Celestidhl]]
*Prehistory (~7000BL) - Dwarves killed in retribution by [[Celestidhl]]
*Prehistory (~5900BL) - [[High Hold]] constructed
*Prehistory (~5900BL) - [[High Hold]] constructed
*Prehistory (~????BL) - The Adamantian Dwarves, now enmeshed in a war with the Elves, interfere with Luethran and Elven trade via blockades (Luethran Second Age)
*Prehistory (~????BL) - Endian Nation calls for aid from Elves and Dwarves during the Rasman Plague (Luethran Fourth Age)
*Prehistory (~????BL) - Contact between the Endian Nation and the Elves and Dwarves begins slowing

The first certain date in Luethran History is the end of the Luethran Fourth Age in 1385BL


==The Time of the Clans==
==The Time of the Clans==
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*2600BL [[Sidhlot]] forms [[Bone Clan]] after being freed from captivity
*2600BL [[Sidhlot]] forms [[Bone Clan]] after being freed from captivity
*2558BL Bone Clan and Iron Clan ally to overthrow Morganae
*2558BL Bone Clan and Iron Clan ally to overthrow Morganae
*2557BL* Iron Clan survivors are corrupted by dark arts into dark dwarves
*2557BL* Iron Clan survivors are corrupted by dark arts into [[Elba Darvager|dark dwarves]]


===2000-1000 BL, Kwarlog's Founding and the Elven-Human War===
===2000-1000 BL, Kwarlog's Founding and the Elven-Human War===
*1859BL [[Kwarlog]] founded in [[Arncharn Shel]]
*1859BL [[Kwarlog]] founded in [[Arncharn Shel]]
*1168BL First [[Gorbesh]] army strikes dwarven settlements in southern [[Adamantia]]
*1157BL [[High Hold]] beseiged by [[Gorbesh]]
*1167BL Dwarves seal the land-bridge between [[Albaria]] and [[Kermoria]], isolating the Gorbesh
*1166BL Gorbesh Fort constructed to defend the Gorbesh Northern Army
*1157BL Second Gorbesh army breaks the dwarven cordon to the south and marches on [[High Hold]]
*1156BL [[High Hold]] beseiged by [[Gorbesh]]
*1149BL Two additional Gorbesh armies join High Hold's siege
*1149BL Two additional Gorbesh armies join High Hold's siege
*1111BL King [[Dougan Stonecleft]] slain fighting the Gorbesh, [[Calcine Hammerfell]] assumes the throne of [[Adamantia]]
*1111BL King [[Dougan Stonecleft]] slain fighting the Gorbesh, [[Calcine Hammerfell]] assumes the throne of [[Adamantia]]
*1101BL Under Hammerfell's leadership, the Gorbesh siege is broken and their armies retreat back to [[Albaria]]
*1101BL Under Hammerfell's leadership, the Gorbesh siege is broken and their armies retreat back to [[Albaria]]
*1041BL* [[Berdna]] destroyed when [[Biters]] emerge into mining tunnel
*1041BL* [[Berdna]] destroyed when [[Biter]]s emerge into mining tunnel
*1040BL* [[Gardul Free State]] becomes the [[Greystar Commune]] in response to [[Berdna]]'s fall
*1040BL* [[Gardul Free State]] becomes the [[Greystar Commune]] in response to [[Berdna]]'s fall
*1022BL [[Gor’Tog|Gor'Togs]] of the [[Ox Clan]] given shelter by Dwarves
*1022BL [[Gor'Tog]]s of the [[Ox Clan]] given shelter by Dwarves
*1021BL* Difficulties continue with [[Rendstaan]], when King [[Heksoch]] declares Rendstaan a free trade zone, defying Dwarven tradition
*1021BL* Difficulties continue with [[Rendstaan]], when King [[Heksoch]] declares Rendstaan a free trade zone, defying Dwarven tradition
*1015BL [[Elven-Human War]] Begins
*1015BL [[Elven-Human War]] Begins
*1009BL First employment of Gor'Togs in Dwarven mines
*1006BL* [[Battle of Tov’Meod]] occurs near [[Kwarlog]], signaling the turn of the [[Elven-Human War]] when the Dwarves and Humans are victorious
*1006BL* [[Battle of Tov'Meod]] occurs near [[Kwarlog]], signaling the turn of the [[Elven-Human War]] when the Dwarves and Humans are victorious
*1003BL [[Elven-Human War]] Ends
*1003BL [[Elven-Human War]] Ends
*1002BL Humans fail to honor their agreement with the Dwarves for repayment from the War
*1002BL Humans fail to honor their agreement with the Dwarves for repayment from the War
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===908-600BL, The Seven-Star Empire to the end of the first Siege of High Hold===
===908-600BL, The Seven-Star Empire to the end of the first Siege of High Hold===
*908BL [[Seven-Star Empire]] Founded
*908BL [[Seven-Star Empire]] Founded
*901BL Construction begins on [[Throne City]] by Dwarves and Gor'Togs under reign of Empress [[Taratochs]]
*846BL First appearance of the [[Bloodworm Comet]]
*846BL First appearance of the [[Bloodworm Comet]]
*839BL Power of the Imperial Court strengthened
*800BL* [[Svadh]] Shrine in the Dragon Spine Mountains excavated in order to bring Dwarven spirits to rest
*800BL* [[Svadh]] Shrine in the Dragon Spine Mountains excavated in order to bring Dwarven spirits to rest
*800BL* Shrine built in the outskirts of [[Hibarnhvidar]] to honor ancestors returned from Svadh
*800BL* Shrine built in the outskirts of [[Hibarnhvidar]] to honor ancestors returned from Svadh
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*655BL All Adamantia save [[High Hold]] is captured
*655BL All Adamantia save [[High Hold]] is captured
*654BL High Hold besieged
*654BL High Hold besieged
*652BL* [[Kwarlog]] establishes the first Dwarven [[Bard|bardic]] academy
*652BL* [[Kwarlog]] establishes the first [[Dwarven Bardic Academy]]
*646BL* [[Morganae]] seals [[Garnedhren]] ([[Elamiri]]) off from the world
*646BL* [[Morganae]] seals [[Garnedhren]] ([[Elamiri]]) off from the world
*635BL Emperor [[Thvasvadh]] assumes the Throne
*635BL Emperor [[Thvasvadh]] assumes the Throne
*634BL Siege on High Hold lifted
*634BL Siege on High Hold lifted
*620BL* Unrest amongst the Tribes on the Arid Steppe settled by [[Kir Dor'na'torna]], bringing some stability to Forfedhdar's western borders.


===600-450BL, Insurrection in the Empire and Dwarven payments stop===
===600-450BL, Insurrection in the Empire and Dwarven payments stop===
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*557BL* Dwarves close their offices in the Imperial City and stop paying upkeep
*557BL* Dwarves close their offices in the Imperial City and stop paying upkeep
*550BL* 250th Anniversary of the [[Svadh]] Shrine celebrated with a new temple to [[Kertigen]] constructed over the shrine
*550BL* 250th Anniversary of the [[Svadh]] Shrine celebrated with a new temple to [[Kertigen]] constructed over the shrine
*541BL* [[Kertigen’s Teardrop]] discovered by miners from [[Kwarlog]]
*541BL* [[Kertigen's Teardrop]] discovered by miners from [[Kwarlog]]
*539BL Dwarven Imperial dignitaries sent to [[High Hold]]
*539BL Dwarven Imperial dignitaries sent to [[High Hold]] to persuade [[Adamantia]] to capitulate to the Empire
*538BL Dignitaries return empty-handed to [[Throne City]]
*538BL Dignitaries return empty-handed to [[Throne City]]
*535BL* [[Rendstaan]] is completely abandoned according to reports.
*535BL* [[Rendstaan]] is completely abandoned according to reports
*500BL [[Stone Clan]] founded by [[Galen]]
*500BL [[Stone Clan]] founded by [[Galen]]
*497BL Attacks resume on High Hold
*497BL Attacks resume on High Hold
*492BL Siege of High Hold lifted
*492BL Siege of High Hold lifted
*490BL* Expedition to [[Berdna]] fails
*490BL* Expedition to [[Berdna]] fails
*485BL [[Seven-Star Empire]] capitol moved from [[Throne City]] to [[Elamiri]] (formerly [[Garnedhren]])
*485BL [[Seven-Star Empire]] capital moved from [[Throne City]] to [[Elamiri]] (formerly [[Garnedhren]])
*479BL Throne City restored as capitol of Seven-Star Empire
*479BL Throne City restored as capital of Seven-Star Empire
*478BL Empire places sanctions on [[Morganae]] of the [[Mountain Elves]]
*478BL Empire places sanctions on [[Morganae]] of the [[Mountain Elves]]
*475BL* [[Greystar Commune]] seeks Imperial aid in controlling [[Biter]] activity in the [[Siergelde]] Mountains, [[Hibarnhvidar]] and [[Kwarlog]] along with [[Stone Clan]] object
*475BL* [[Greystar Commune]] seeks Imperial aid in controlling [[Biter]] activity in the [[Siergelde Shel]]. [[Hibarnhvidar]] and [[Kwarlog]] along with [[Stone Clan]] object
*473BL* [[Greystar Commune]] receives words of support but no aid
*473BL* [[Greystar Commune]] receives words of support but no aid
*467BL* [[Greystar Commune]] closes Imperial offices and aligns policies with the other Dwarven communities
*467BL* [[Greystar Commune]] closes Imperial offices and aligns policies with the other Dwarven communities
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===450-240BL, Dwarven Expansion to the fall of the Seven-Star Empire===
===450-240BL, Dwarven Expansion to the fall of the Seven-Star Empire===
*438BL [[Elf|Elves]] vote to remove [[Mountain Elf]] contingent from [[Throne City]]
*438BL [[Elf|Elves]] vote to remove [[Mountain Elf]] contingent from [[Throne City]]
*435BL [[Gorbesh]] begin raiding the [[Kermoria|Kermorian]] coast
*435BL* Large deposit of gold-veined grey marble discovered near [[Hibarnhvidar]]
*435BL* Large deposit of gold-veined grey marble discovered near [[Hibarnhvidar]]
*408BL [[Bloodworm Comet]] reappears in the heavens
*408BL [[Bloodworm Comet]] reappears in the heavens
*403BL [[Zaulfung Stones]] raised by [[Farn's Company]]
*394BL* Dwarves build walkway spans over the [[Namfals]] in [[Trefan Draus]]
*394BL* Dwarves build walkway spans over the [[Namfals]] in [[Trefan Draus]]
*393BL* Direct trade links established between [[Hibarnhvidar]] and [[Trefan Draus]]
*393BL* Direct trade links established between [[Hibarnhvidar]] and [[Trefan Draus]]
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*339BL* Lucrative trade routes extend from [[Kertrefan]] due to the quantity and quality of building stone, rare ores and gems
*339BL* Lucrative trade routes extend from [[Kertrefan]] due to the quantity and quality of building stone, rare ores and gems
*279BL* [[Synod of Kertigen]] proclaim [[Dwarf|dwarves]] and [[Gnome|gnomes]] are created from different gods ([[Kertigen]] and [[Divyaush]] respectively)
*279BL* [[Synod of Kertigen]] proclaim [[Dwarf|dwarves]] and [[Gnome|gnomes]] are created from different gods ([[Kertigen]] and [[Divyaush]] respectively)
*266BL Emperor [[Saranell III]] killed during riots
*254BL* Avalanches near [[Karadel]] reveal meteor shards bearing green ore last seen in quantity millennia ago
*254BL* Avalanches near [[Karadel]] reveal meteor shards bearing green ore last seen in quantity millennia ago
*241BL [[Corik]] the Black Cloud becomes [[Ferdahl]]
*241BL [[Corik]] the Black Cloud becomes [[Ferdahl]]
*240BL [[Throne City]] abandoned
*240BL [[Throne City]] abandoned

==The Time of Chaos==
==The Time of Chaos==
===239-205BL, Resistance War and rise of the Dragon Priest===
===239-205BL, Resistance War and rise of the Dragon Priest===
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*230BL [[Seven-Star Empire]] split into the five [[Provinces]]
*230BL [[Seven-Star Empire]] split into the five [[Provinces]]
*230BL Construction begins on [[Crossing|Rivercrossing]]
*230BL Construction begins on [[Crossing|Rivercrossing]]
*208BL [[Dragon Priests]] begin construction near [[Wyvern Mountain]]
*208BL [[Dragon Priests]] begin constructing a temple near [[Wyvern Mountain]]
*206BL* Dragon Priest missionaries allowed to settle in [[Gardul]] and [[Faskin]]
*206BL* Dragon Priest missionaries allowed to settle in [[Gardul]] and [[Faskin]]
*205BL* Dragon Priests expelled from dwarven lands for proclaiming [[Kertigen]] a demon
*205BL* Dragon Priests expelled from dwarven lands for proclaiming [[Kertigen]] a demon

===204-192BL, Dragon Priest assaults on the Dwarves, High Hold's fall===
===204-192BL, Dragon Priest assaults on the Dwarves, High Hold's fall===
*203BL Dragon Priest raids begin against [[Adamantia]]
*203BL Dragon Priest raids begin against [[Adamantia]]
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*201BL* [[Faskin]] razed by the Dragon Priests although the inhabitants escaped in a fighting retreat
*201BL* [[Faskin]] razed by the Dragon Priests although the inhabitants escaped in a fighting retreat
*201BL* [[Gardul]] is abandoned, however resistance continues
*201BL* [[Gardul]] is abandoned, however resistance continues
*201BL* Dragon Priest army destroyed in the [[Siergelde]]
*201BL* Dragon Priest army destroyed in the [[Siergelde Shel]]
*200BL* [[Greystar Commune]] fails with their cities destroyed by the Dragon Priests
*200BL* [[Greystar Commune]] fails with their cities destroyed by the Dragon Priests
*200BL* [[Hibarnhvidar]] and [[Kwarlog]] take in the remnants of the [[Greystar Commune]]
*200BL* [[Hibarnhvidar]] and [[Kwarlog]] take in the remnants of the [[Greystar Commune]]
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*196BL [[Stone Clan]] sentinels created
*196BL [[Stone Clan]] sentinels created
*196BL [[Dragon Priests]] break siege of High Hold
*196BL [[Dragon Priests]] break siege of High Hold
*195BL The [[Dark Hand]] created by Dragon Priests
*195BL The [[Dark Hand]] created by Dragon Priests, isolating [[High Hold]]
*195BL High Hold isolated
*195BL Dragon Priests begin live sacrifices
*194BL Dragon Priests begin the bardic purge
*193BL [[Crossing|Rivercrossing]] falls to the Dragon Priests
*193BL [[Crossing|Rivercrossing]] falls to the Dragon Priests

==The Dragon's Empire==
==The Dragon's Empire==
===191-1BL, Rise and Fall of the Dragon Priest Empire===
===191-1BL, Rise and Fall of the Dragon Priest Empire===
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*187BL [[Therenborough]] falls to Dragon Priests
*187BL [[Therenborough]] falls to Dragon Priests
*185BL* [[Hvaral]] begins serving as a major outpost for dwarven and Therengian resistance to the Dragon Priests
*185BL* [[Hvaral]] begins serving as a major outpost for dwarven and Therengian resistance to the Dragon Priests
*158BL [[High Hold]] falls to the [[Dark Hand|Dark Hand’s]] corruption
*158BL [[High Hold]] falls to the [[Dark Hand|Dark Hand’s]] corruption, [[Adamantia|Adamantian]] dwarves scatter
*157BL [[Gorbesh]] kill and enslave the dwarves who fled into [[Albaria]]
*157BL Celebration held in Dragon’s Empire to commemorate High Hold’s fall
*157BL Celebration held in Dragon’s Empire to commemorate High Hold’s fall
*152BL Frost wyrm "The [[Biter]]" appears in abandoned [[Stone Clan]] mine
*100BL Dragon Priest attempts to conquer [[Leth Deriel]] fail
*100BL Dragon Priest attempts to conquer [[Leth Deriel]] fail
*3BL [[Dzree]] dies
*3BL [[Dzree]] dies

==Modern Times==
==Modern Times==
===1BL-300AV, Therengia-Kwarlog War===
===1BL-300AV, Therengia-Kwarlog War===
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*20AV [[Morganae]] builds Northern Ilithi [[Gondola]]
*20AV [[Morganae]] builds Northern Ilithi [[Gondola]]
*49AV [[Therengia-Kwarlog War]] begins
*49AV [[Therengia-Kwarlog War]] begins
*57AV [[Kwarlog|Kwarlogians]] win [[Battle of Gemfire’s Gates]]
*57AV [[Kwarlog|Kwarlogians]] win [[Battle of Gemfire's Gates]]
*63AV Kwarlogians leave [[Hvaral]], and [[Therengia|Therengian]] occupation begins
*63AV Kwarlogians leave [[Hvaral]], and [[Therengia|Therengian]] occupation begins
*64AV Treaty signed, ending Therengia-Kwarlog War
*64AV Treaty signed, ending Therengia-Kwarlog War
*88AV* [[Synod of Kertigen]] requires new novice clerics to go forth and associate with other races before becoming journeymen
*88AV* [[Synod of Kertigen]] requires new novice clerics to go forth and associate with other races before becoming journeymen
*145AV* Three years of high birthrates stabilize dwarven populations
*145AV* Three years of high birthrates stabilize dwarven populations
*157AV [[Nevav Dalar]] is reported lost
*157AV [[Nenav Dalar]] is reported lost
*250AV [[Gondola]] stopped between [[Ithili]] and [[Zoluren]]
*250AV [[Gondola]] stopped between [[Ilithi]] and [[Zoluren]], cutting ties between the north and south
*277AV Greater Fist of Heaven erupts, destroying the human city of [[Darkstone]]

===300-Current, Gorbesh War and Rise of the Necromancers===
===300-Current, Gorbesh War and Rise of the Necromancers===
*317AV [[Gorbesh]] General [[Alaushi]] digs in at [[High Hold]]
*317AV [[Gorbesh]] General [[Alaushi]] digs in at [[High Hold]]
*323AV* [[Bardhtol]] "Axe-factory" opens to produce dwarven axes for export
*323AV* [[Bardhtol]] "Axe-factory" opens to produce dwarven axes for export
*340AV Gorbesh armies still remain dug-in at High Hold
*350AV Northern Ilithi Gondola starts operating again
*350AV Northern Ilithi Gondola starts operating again
*351AV [[Mirror Wraith Prophecy]] occurs
*351AV [[Mirror Wraith Prophecy]] occurs
*354AV [[Gorbesh War]] begins
*354AV Second [[Gorbesh War]] begins
*355AV [[Gorbesh]] armies recalled to [[Albaria]]
*357AV [[Kaldar]] and [[Gnome|Gnomish]] refugees arrive in [[Kermoria]]
*357AV [[Kaldar]] and [[Gnome|Gnomish]] refugees arrive in [[Kermoria]]
*359AV [[Sorrow’s War]] begins
*359AV [[War#Sorrow_War|Sorrow's War]] begins
*363AV [[Sorrow]] killed at the [[Zaulfung Stones]]
*363AV [[Sorrow]] killed at the [[Zaulfung Stones]]
*368AV Magic drained for several months from the lands
*384AV New [[Dragon Priest]] Empire announced under [[Hhrsaraa]] who claims to be the daughter of [[Dzree]]
*384AV [[Forfedhdar]] representatives arrive in [[The Crossing]] asking for aid against the Dragon Priests
*388AV High Priestess [[Tallis]] calls holy war against the new Dragon Priest Empire
*393AV Necromancer [[Xerasyth]] begins taking body parts from travelers in the [[Dragon Spine Mountains]]
*393AV Necromancer [[Xerasyth]] begins taking body parts from travelers in the [[Dragon Spine Mountains]]
*393AV [[Bloodworm Comet]] spotted again
*393AV [[Bloodworm Comet]] spotted again
*394AV [[Lyras]] first enters and attacks [[Kermoria]] by passage into the mountains east of [[Hibarnhvidar]].
*395AV First [[necromancer]] attacks against Ratha, impacting trade with [[House Nadamian|Nadamian]]
*396AV [[Hobglup]] attacks [[Boar Clan]] and is driven off. Claims kinship to [[Mibgluc]].
*397AV [[Lyras]] falls, and with her demise, the remainder of the undead plaguing Forfedhdar are quickly destroyed.
*401AV Several mines abandoned in the past become active again as adventurers clear the depths. Most notably the old mines in [[Abandoned_Tunnel|Forfedhdar]] and [[Abandoned_Mine|Stone Clan]] become active, while new digs are discovered in [[Ain_Ghazal_Caverns|Ain Ghazal]].

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Approximate Dates(*) (Put within approximate time period, but actual dates are made-up to try and fall within gaps in the Firm Dates. Once actual dates are found, remove asterisk)

The Age of Myths

  • Prehistory (12000BL) – Kertigen breathes life in to the first Dwarf, Dabrush (Born same time as the first Elves)
  • Prehistory (~7000BL) - Keloryon, the first Elf killed by the Dwarves
  • Prehistory (~7000BL) - Dwarves killed in retribution by Celestidhl
  • Prehistory (~5900BL) - High Hold constructed
  • Prehistory (~????BL) - The Adamantian Dwarves, now enmeshed in a war with the Elves, interfere with Luethran and Elven trade via blockades (Luethran Second Age)
  • Prehistory (~????BL) - Endian Nation calls for aid from Elves and Dwarves during the Rasman Plague (Luethran Fourth Age)
  • Prehistory (~????BL) - Contact between the Endian Nation and the Elves and Dwarves begins slowing

The first certain date in Luethran History is the end of the Luethran Fourth Age in 1385BL

The Time of the Clans

3200-2000 BL, Iron Clan's Rise and Fall

  • 3150BL Iron Clan establishes settlement in Dragon Spine Mountains
  • 3091BL Blackfire Cabal first attacks Iron Clan
  • 3090BL Iron Clan driven out of the Dragon Spine by the Blackfire Cabal
  • 3048BL Iron Clan begins building Garnedhren
  • 2650BL Morganae begins assault on Garnedhren from within
  • 2649BL Iron Clan falls, Mountain Elves formed Garnedhren renamed Elamiri
  • 2600BL Sidhlot forms Bone Clan after being freed from captivity
  • 2558BL Bone Clan and Iron Clan ally to overthrow Morganae
  • 2557BL* Iron Clan survivors are corrupted by dark arts into dark dwarves

2000-1000 BL, Kwarlog's Founding and the Elven-Human War

1000-908BL, Expansion to Hvaral & The Founding of the Seven-Star Empire

  • 990BL* King Heksoch of Rendstaan dies
  • 976BL* Hvaral built as a mining expansion of Kwarlog
  • 968BL* Gwaldhar is killed and a factional war erupts in Rendstaan
  • 968BL* Non-combatants begin fleeing to Kwarlog
  • 960BL* First dwarven expedition into Velaka
  • 942BL* Second dwarven expedition into Velaka

The Imperial Age

908-600BL, The Seven-Star Empire to the end of the first Siege of High Hold

600-450BL, Insurrection in the Empire and Dwarven payments stop

450-240BL, Dwarven Expansion to the fall of the Seven-Star Empire

The Time of Chaos

239-205BL, Resistance War and rise of the Dragon Priest

204-192BL, Dragon Priest assaults on the Dwarves, High Hold's fall

The Dragon's Empire

191-1BL, Rise and Fall of the Dragon Priest Empire

  • 191BL The Dragon’s Empire founded
  • 190BL Riverhaven falls to Dragon Priests
  • 187BL Therenborough falls to Dragon Priests
  • 185BL* Hvaral begins serving as a major outpost for dwarven and Therengian resistance to the Dragon Priests
  • 158BL High Hold falls to the Dark Hand’s corruption, Adamantian dwarves scatter
  • 157BL Gorbesh kill and enslave the dwarves who fled into Albaria
  • 157BL Celebration held in Dragon’s Empire to commemorate High Hold’s fall
  • 152BL Frost wyrm "The Biter" appears in abandoned Stone Clan mine
  • 100BL Dragon Priest attempts to conquer Leth Deriel fail
  • 3BL Dzree dies

Modern Times

1BL-300AV, Therengia-Kwarlog War

300-Current, Gorbesh War and Rise of the Necromancers