Imperium Chronology

(This is an incomplete history of Imperium. For general information on the planet, click here.)

    Legend-    BRH= Before Recorded History      RH= Recorded History

The Primal Age (?-0 BRH)
? BRH: The world is created through unknown means and by unknown forces.

2000 BRH: The four Elemental Lords are created to watch over the developed world. They are Aros, Lord of Fire, Krom’Thor, Lord of Earth, Zephryn, Lord of Wind, and Elarel, Lady of the Depths. The Elemental Ladies of Light and Shadow soon follow.

1500 BRH:  Euvine, Lady of Nature is created to stimulate the progress of life in the world. She plants the seed of the first world tree: Euvinian.

1100 BRH: The first sentient races of Mcworld begin to develop primitive societies. The Elemental Lords favour their patron races: Krom’Thor  becomes the deity of the elves; Aros becomes the deity of the dragons and dragon-worshippers; Zephryn becomes the deity of the Gatos; Elarel becomes the deity of the Cladge; and Euvine becomes the deity of the reclusive Sluglams. The Cladge disappear into the ocean and are soon forgotten.

800 BRH: The grand kingdom of Halden is recognized as the cultural and technological center of MCworld. Though the Elementals acknowledge that the kingdom was the first to formally record their history, all known historical documents regarding Halden have been destroyed or lost to time.

600 BRH: Elarel creates the Melkai and Sphinx races, claiming the Cladge are disloyal to her. All three races eventually recognize Elarel as their deity.

300 BRH: Zephryn raises his temple and the nearby hills into the sky to protect his temple and isolate a plague which is affecting the local people. The humans of the floating hills forge a bond with another local race known by the Elementals as Goat Eaters. The humans and Goat Eaters breed to create a strange new hybrid, but their favouritism of this hybrid, which is immune to the effects of plague, leads to the eventual decline and disappearance of both humans and Goat Eaters in the Highlands.

200 BRH: Euvine plants the seeds for two more world trees: Euvar and Euvilias, the first to watch over the lands of air and fire, and the second to survey the health of the ocean which surrounds MCworld’s central continent.

100 BRH: The Pigmen evolve into a coherent society. They make their home in the Tangerine Desert, in a city which will eventually come to be known as Khamen.

50 BRH: The Kingdom of Halden is destroyed by unknown forces. Nearly every trace of the kingdom above ground is wiped out. The kingdom will eventually become no more than legend.

20 BRH: With Halden destroyed, the ancient elf city of  Kal’Ra becomes a mecca of culture in MCworld. The progress of the elves leads to unrest among Aros and his fire elementals.

7 BRH: The Gatos finish constructing their great fortress-city Legato. One of the first acts of the newly formed Gato Monarchy is to expel the Gato-Human hybrid race known as Nekos from the city forever.

0: A radical sect of Pigmen break from the peaceful ways of their ancestors and leave the desert, eventually settling in the Ribeye Vale, a far off land beyond which few have dared to explore. The Sluglam people master the art of Necromancy. A particularly ambitious necromancer known only as Wan is exiled for abuse of power. He begins planning to construct an army of the dead in order to march on Oujounuma and declare himself king of Slugs. The Desert Pigmen begin to record history, perhaps prompted by the advent of their mountain cousins. Other races soon follow their lead, beginning an era of knowledge.

The Age of Blood (0-53 RH)
5 RH: Aros, Lord of Fire, becomes enraged by the good fortune of Lord Krom’Thor’s elf devotees. Using strange magic, he transfigures the inhabitants of  Kal’Ra and other known elf communities into vicious exploding mutants who will eventually become known as Creepers.

6 RH: In retaliation, Lord Krom’Thor orders his elementals to hunt down the dragons of Mcworld. The Mountain Pigmen join the hunt, pledging themselves to the Earth Lord in exchange for rare earth magic.

7 RH: Lord Zephryn opposes the mass extermination of the dragons, viewing it as a crime against creatures of the air. In doing so, he inadvertently sides with Aros in defense of the dragons.

8: RH: Elarel sides with Krom’Thor and extermination of the dragons resumes. Elemental War is declared.

15 RH: Conflict leads to miniature warfare in the Elemental Tower City constructed by Zephryn and Elarel as a means to educate the neighbouring Mountain Pigmen. The Water Elementals claim the lower half of the city, while the Air Elementals hold sway over the upper levels.

20 RH: Wan sends forth a legion of undead from his black tower on the cliffs near Oujounuma. The city fends off hordes of the beasts for three years. The surrounding lands become dangerous at night due to the presence of stray undead creatures.

23 RH: After a failed assassination attempt leaves Wan crippled and paranoid, the necromancer abandons his tower and flees across the continent. Peace is declared in Oujounuma.

25 RH: The nomadic plant people known as the Dewfolk begin to gather deep in the Tangerine Desert for some sort of ritual.

31 RH: After many years spent living in the shadows, Wan and his forces assault the young world tree Euvar and rout the timid nature elementals  who protect it.

32 RH: The wrath of Nature descends on Wan and his forces. The necromancer manages to escape alive and conceals himself in the wilderness for hundreds of years. Euvine’s forces arrive in an attempt to save Euvar, but the young world tree has been mutilated by the undead and is beyond repair. It is abandoned and left to the lingering Skeletons, who remain drawn to the dormant nature magic inside the tree itself.

36 RH: The city of Legato falls under attack by Earth Elemental forces and Mountain Pigmen. The city remains under siege for many years. The Gato people are backed by the forces of Air and Fire.

38 RH: The Duke of Magma is killed during an assault on the Earth Temple, situated in the ruins of Kal’Ra. The temple suffers heavy damage but the forces of Fire are driven back.

45 RH: Lady Euvine calls for Elemental Peace. Her plea is ignored.

47 RH: Small skirmishes begin to occur between the Light Elementals of the Glimmering Forest and the Obsidian Lords of the fortress-city Spire. Both are neutral in the Elemental War, but their wariness leads them to encroach upon one-another’s territory and monitor the other’s activities. The Angels and the winged Obsidian Lords develop a deep mistrust for one-another that will persist for ages.

50 RH: The forces of water join in the assault on Legato. Charon, the Fire Elemental duke stationed there, withdraws his forces for unexplained reasons.

51 RH: The Elemental Lady of Lakes is killed in battle after her forces breach Legato. The knight who slayed her, Sir Raziel, is named a hero and eventually becomes the stuff of legend. Opposing Elemental forces withdraw temporarily to regroup.

53 RH: Euvine calls for Elemental Peace. Her plea is ignored. The forces of Water and Earth retire from their assault on Legato, leaving the Mountain Pigmen to continue the siege. The Mountain Pigmen are soon beaten back and defeated by the remaining Gatos and Air Elementals. Aros’ Throne of Fire is set upon by the Earth and Water forces that had previously attacked Legato, joined now by Lord Krom’Thor himself. The Air Elementals and soldiers of Legato rush to help defend the Throne. Upon urgings from Charon, Lord Aros leads a secret force of Fire Elementals to the ruins of Kal’Ra in an attempt to destroy the Earth Temple while Krom’Thor  and his forces are absent. Aros and his forces are ambushed at the ruins by Lady Elarel and her generals. Duke Charon and his underlings turn on Aros and the Fire Lord is eventually subdued. His unbreakable core is kept within Elarel so that it may never be restored. Krom’Thor and Zephryn meet in battle at the Throne of Fire. A last brigade of Dragons turns the tide of the battle and Krom’Thor is subdued but spared. The Throne of Fire is destroyed during the battle. Euvine calls for Elemental Peace. Her call is heeded and the Great Elemental War ends, and with it the Age of Blood. The four Lords create the Isle of the Elements and hold the first Elemental Council there. The council is reportedly attended by all Lords, Ladies, Dukes, Duchesses, and racial representatives, including the Obsidian Lords and the Lady of Shadow.

Summary of the First Elemental Council (53 RH) Dukes and Duchesses created to replace deceased predecessors: Nimue, Lady of Lakes; Caldryn, Duke of Fire; Nimrod, Duke of Magma. Dukes and Duchesses created to cement bonds between Elemental Lords: Viera, Duchess of Steam; Brack, Duke of Estuaries. In the absence of Aros, Duke Charon is promoted to Elemental Lord of Fire by a collective agreement between the other Lords. The effects of Aros’ curse on the Elves are seemingly irreversible. The Creepers remain devotees of Krom’Thor, but the Mountain Pigmen become the favoured race for a time. Officially, the Dragon race is extinct. Unofficially, they are only heavily endangered. Many leave for far off lands, never returning. The rest stay in secluded parts of the continent.

The Age of Flesh and Bone (54-216 RH)
54 RH: Conflict ceases in the Tower City, though both sides maintain footholds in the upper and lower tiers of the tower. The site becomes famous in later years as a hotbed of Elemental skirmishes.

60 RH: Peace is declared between the Gatos and Pigmen. Legato is rebuilt and fortified. The face of the legendary knight Raziel is carved into the side of the city, where it remains to this day.

73 RH: The humans found the city of Riverport on a tributary connecting to the Northern Sea.

94 RH: The humans make their first attempt to settle in Ironfruit Jungle. It is unsuccessful.

98 RH: The lands around Spire and Oujounuma become thick with undead.

107 RH:  After decades of continuous ritual, the dewfolk finish nurturing what will become their capital city: the great cactus, El Grande Cactissimo.

115 RH: The  humans make their second attempt to settle in Ironfruit Jungle. They found a small, walled settlement known as Ironfruit Village.

127 RH: Reports of roaming undead become common in the Glimmering Forest and around Riverport and Ironfruit Village.

140 RH: The Mountain Pigman Capital of Grok is founded. A high warlord is declared to lead the Mountain Pigmen.

153 RH: The Elementals celebrate the 100th anniversary of Elemental Peace.

158 RH: Wandering undead are spotted in the Tangerine Desert and around the ruins of Kal’Ra.

160 RH: Charon’s forces finish building Eris, the tower which will house the new Fire lord until the present day.

164 RH: The Desert Pigmen invent a sport which will later be known as Spleef. The Mountain Pigmen are quick to adopt the sport despite their shaky relationship with their desert cousins. Spleef soon becomes one of the most important aspects of Pigman culture.

172 RH: The Mountain Pigmen finish construction of their legendary arena: Vorth Colosseum. The arena is outfitted for both gladiatorial combat and high stakes Spleef.

178 RH: The presence of undead across the continent is recognized by the Elementals as a problem. Reports of undead span everywhere from Charon’s Tower to Grok.

180 RH: A force of Earth and Wind Elementals  marches on the site of the dead world tree Euvar: now known as the skeleton city of Black Gorge. The city is ransacked, but no hint as to the origin of the undead menace is found. The skeletons of Black Gorge are deemed to be unrelated to the epidemic.

199 RH: Rumours spread throughout Oujounuma of a cult of necromancers working in the shadows to overthrow the current Sluglam King.

207 RH: A young Sluglam claiming to be the son of the dread necromancer Wan seeks the safety of Oujounuma. He offers the Sluglam King information concerning the whereabouts of Wan and his cult in exchange for the opportunity to live peacefully in Oujounuma.

208 RH: The Sluglams enlist the aid of Krom’Thor’s servants  in discovering and assaulting the stronghold of the Cult of Wan. Thus begins the Bone War.

The Bone War: 208 RH – 216 RH
208 RH: The Cult Stronghold in the base of Mount Tabula is attacked, but the Sluglams and Elementals underestimate the Cult’s numbers. Much of the Sluglam attack force is wiped out by undead hordes, and the Elementals are forced back after suffering similar casualties.

209 RH: The Elementals hold a second Council on the Isle of the Elements to decide if and how to deal with the Cult of Wan. Only Krom’Thor and Euvine support open war. The remaining lords conclude that the matter is best left to the mortal races. Krom’Thor sends his forces to Oujounuma once more to aid the Sluglams.

211 RH: A large force of undead minions and lesser necromancers attacks Oujounuma. The force is beaten back, but the city’s defenses are weakened.

212 RH: Krom’Thor travels to Spire to personally ask for the assistance of the Obsidian Lords. A temporary alliance is forged.

213 RH: A combined force of Obsidian Lords, Earth Elementals, and Sluglams assaults the Cult’s stronghold. Though they succeed in defeating the forces gathered there, they find no trace of Wan or his higher ranking cultists. Wan and an army of undead march on Spire, taking the city and enslaving its inhabitants while its army is away.

214 RH: The Obsidian Lords travel to the Glimmering Forest in an attempt to enlist the help of the Lady Light. They are promptly refused and turned away. Oujounuma is besieged repeatedly by waves of undead.

215 RH: A small militia of humans travels from Riverport to Oujounuma to aid the Sluglams and Obsidian Lords. They receive a lukewarm welcome. The undead pressure on Oujounuma increases. The combined force of Sluglams, Earth Elementals, Obsidian Lords and Humans  rally  to defend the city.

215 RH, Cont: The combined forces destroy the undead army and drive back the necromancers. The Elementals, Obsidian Lords, and Humans press on to assault Spire, while the Sluglams stay behind to repair the damage to their city. The Cult of Wan makes their last stand atop Spire, but they are eventually defeated by the combined army. Wan is nowhere to be found. The Obsidian Lords reclaim Spire and the Earth Elementals and humans depart.

216 RH: Wan and a few remaining cultists are located on the outskirts of Riverport, hidden in a small underground shrine. Wan and the cultists are publicly tried and drowned. News of Wan’s death reaches Oujounuma. Peace is declared.

The Age of Prosperity (217-602 RH)
221 RH: The human town of Highrise is founded on the plains, a few miles from Charon’s Tower.

234 RH: The Desert Pigman village of Khur is founded, named after the first Pharaoh.

248 RH: More humans flock to Ironfruit Village as it grows in popularity and size, becoming Ironfruit Town by 248.

261 RH: The wandering undead are recognized officially as remnants of the Bone war and not a collective threat. The Skeletons of Black Gorge begin to trade with the Dewfolk of El Grand Cactissimo, thus establishing themselves as a culture in and of themselves.

270 RH: Cladge and Melkai begin to trade with Riverport and other water-based settlements.

288 RH: Rumours of Mountain Pigman aggression begin to spread from Ribeye Vale.

296 RH: The humans of Highrise pledge themselves to Lord Zephryn. Trade commences between Highrise and Legato.

302 RH: An army of Mountain Pigmen marches from Grok toward Khur. The village is ransacked and its people enslaved.

303 RH: The Mountain Pigman army marches on Khamen. The Desert Pigmen plead for peace. Their pleas are ignored. Khamen falls under seige. The Desert Pigmen call for the aid of the Dewfolk, who in turn call upon their Skeleton allies. Khamen receives no aid, but it defends itself well enough to force a temporary stalemate.

304 RH: The Mountain Pigmen are ambushed by an entire regiment of Skeleton Archers while besieging Khamen. The Desert Pigmen rush to the aid of the Skeletons. The Mountain Pigman Army is driven back.

307 RH: Pharaoh Ramkhef calls for a peaceful meeting between the leaders of the two Pigman Tribes. The call is ignored.

310 RH: A live dragon is sighted repeatedly in the mountains near Oujounuma.

312 RH: An army of Mountain Pigmen marches toward Khamen. They are reported to have enlisted the aid of Ogres from the Thunder Steppes. Pharaoh Ramkhef and a small army of Desert Pigmen march out to meet them at the ruins of Khur, attempting to make a truce. The Mountain Pigmen refuse a truce and the two armies engage. The battle is interrupted by the Obsidian Lords, who side with the Desert Pigmen and subdue the Mountain army.

305 RH: A shaky peace is declared between the Pigman tribes.

307 RH: Khur is reclaimed and rebuilt by the Desert Pigmen.

315 RH: The body of Wan is reportedly vanished from the depths outside Riverport, according to Cladge divers.

323 RH: The water Elemental who will later be known as Smish is promoted to the rank of soldier, thus gaining sentience for the first time.

333 RH: The sluglam king who has ruled since the beginning of recorded history is assassinated by rogue necromancers who claim to be remnants of the cult of Wan. The necromancers are captured and executed. The Sluglams appoint a woman to take the throne next. She becomes their first queen.

346 RH: Riverport begins to experience trouble with merfolk, vicious aquatic people who attack small river vessels in order to steal goods.

351 RH: Smish is demoted to the rank of non-sentient elemental.

357 RH: A bizarre humanoid creeper is born on the isle of Kal’Ra.

370 RH: The sluglam queen organizes a hunt for her greatest warriors. She promises great fame to whoever is able to hunt down and kill the dragon which is reported to be lurking in the mountains around Oujounuma.

384 RH: Disputes arise between the town of Highrise and the neighbouring fire elementals. Highrise is burnt to the ground during one such dispute.

386 RH: The dragon living in the mountains around Oujounuma is found and killed by a group of  sluglam warriors. Its skull is mounted in the throne room of the sluglam queen.

390 RH: The reclusive race of Mole people known as Diggers begin to trade with nearby races, specializing in iron and other types of metal. The whereabouts of their settlements remains a mystery until many years later.

402 RH: Highrise is rebuilt as a smaller village, populated only by those brave enough to risk the Fire Lord’s wrath again. The resurrected village is dubbed by the neighbouring Gatos as Flamebane. The name sticks.

421 RH: Pharaoh Gezura of the Desert Pigmen arranges a meeting with the current High Warlord of the Mountain Pigmen, Hruff. The two become fast friends.

423 RH: Spleef matches are organized between the two Pigman tribes in order to foster a bond between them.

430 RH: Smish is promoted to the rank of Soldier once more.

432 RH: Smish is demoted again.439 RH: The structure known as Skytower is constructed by Lord Zephryn as a link between his Sky Castle and the world below.

451 RH: Another humanoid creeper is born. Like its predecessor, it is revered by some and reviled by others. Unlike its predecessor, it will live past infancy.

454 RH: A riot during a Spleef match leads to a temporary disconnect in communication between the two Pigman tribes.

460 RH: The inter-tribe Spleef matches are re-established.

466 RH: The largely nomadic Neko tribes are divided when the most advanced of the tribes founds the beach town of Costa del Nyan.

471 RH: High Warlord Hruff passes away and is succeeded by an ornery, tyrannical warlord. Tribal Spleef matches are cancelled.

483 RH: Riverport is raided by conquering Mountain Pigmen. The city is destroyed and its inhabitants scattered.

484 RH: The survivors from Riverport settle in a nearby  nook which they come to call Black Hollow. The Mountain Pigmen, unsurprisingly, march toward Khamen.

485 RH: Lord Krom’Thor becomes displeased with the invasive nature of the Mountain Pigmen. He disowns them as a patron race, causing them to lose their affinity with earth magic. Their army is crippled and they are forced to retreat without damaging their Desert cousins.

491 RH: Humanoid creepers start to become  more frequent  among those creepers who remain in the ruins of Kal’Ra.

494 RH: The nomadic tribe of Nekos begs for acceptance into Gato society. The current ruler of Legato, known as the virgin queen, answers their plea by revoking the law banning them from the fortress-city. The nekos settle in and around Legato, leading to overpopulation and a strain on the city’s economy.

500 RH: A powerful Mountain Pigman shaman known as Grunk masters the art of pure magic: harnessing unrefined magic energy and turning it into harmful energy.

510 RH: The Mountain Pigmen strike a deal with the merfolk currently inhabiting the ruins of Riverport, taking over the city and turning it into a semi-stronghold known as Hruk.

522 RH: A combined force of humans from Black Hollow and Ironfruit Town march on Hruk in an attempt to reclaim the area. Initial attempts are unsuccessful.

525 RH: An ambassador from Ironfruit town travels to Khamen to seek the aid of the Desert Pigmen in routing their mountain relatives from Hruk. The Desert Pigmen refuse to become involved.

534 RH: A plague sweeps through Legato, killing many Gatos and Nekos. The plague is blamed on the Neko contingent of the population and the Nekos are once again exiled from the city.

541 RH: Roughly one tenth of the population in the ruins of Kal’Ra is now composed of Humanoid creepers, which are henceforth known as Elvish Remnants.

550 RH: The exiled tribe of Nekos founds a small settlement known as  Nyaren near Aquis beach.

559 RH: The Virgin Queen attempts to decree Gatos and Nekos equal. A large portion of Legato riots. The queen is seized and burned at the stake. A mob of Gatos ransacks Nyaren and destroys it.

563 RH: The Nekos of Nyaren travel to Costa Del Nyan and seek refuge there. They are accepted by their cousins on the understanding that the Del Nyan Nekos are of a higher class than the weathered Nyaren variety.

576 RH: The Nekos of Del Nyan begin trading with various human settlements, including the booming Ironfruit Town.

581 RH: The Dewfolk of the Tangerine Desert forge a close connection with the Desert Pigmen, trading more frequently and organizing festivals between the two races.

597 RH: The Mountain Pigmen found the village of Grunk after the great shaman. Rumours begin to spread once more of war plans.

601 RH: Rumours of strange activity begin to spread from the Ironfruit Jungle. The humans of Ironfruit Town are busying themselves with some sort of strange project...

602 RH: Desert Pigman Scouts spy an army 0f Mountain Pigmen once again marching toward Khamen.

The Great Pigman War: 602 – 610 RH
602 RH: The two Pigman armies meet outside Khamen. The Mountain Pigman army is reinforced by Ogres and pure magic shamans, plus a few crude war machines. The Desert Pigmen suffer a crippling defeat and are forced to retreat behind the city walls.

603 RH: Khamen is taken by the Mountain Pigmen. The surviving Desert Pigmen retreat to El Grand Cactissimo, where they are welcomed by the Dewfolk.

604 RH: The humans of Ironfruit Town send word to the Desert Pigmen that they are on their way to offer assistance. The Mountain Pigmen attack El Grand Cactissimo but are beaten back by a first of wave of human defenders.

605 RH: The current Desert Pigman Pharaoh dies of illness.

605 RH: A young Pigman known as Khamen, after which the city will eventually be named, becomes the next Pharaoh. The Desert Pigmen and Humans make plans to retake the city from the Mountain Pigmen.

606 RH: A large force of Mountain Pigmen marches to take Khur. The Desert Pigmen and Humans attack Khamen while the bulk of the Mountain army is away. They retake the city and take the remaining invaders captive. Khur falls to the Mountain Pigmen. A fresh army is sent from Grok.

607 RH: The two Pigman armies march on the Desert Pigman city. Pharaoh Khamen recognizes the might of the Mountain force and devises a plan to avoid a head-on battle. The Desert Pigmen and Humans hide in the catacombs beneath the city as the Mountain Pigmen retake it. At night, once the army disperses and begins to rest, the Desert Pigmen and Humans attack from below.

607 RH: The Mountain Pigmen are caught unaware and are forced to surrender after a brief skirmish. They are stripped of their weapons and sent back to Grok.

608 RH: The Human forces urge the Desert Pigmen to attack Grok before the Mountain Pigmen regroup. The Desert Pigmen refuse to divert their attention from rebuilding their city, but Pharaoh Khamen and a small elite force of soldiers lend themselves to the Humans, who begin to gather an army in preparation to assault Grok.

609 RH: A combined army of Humans, Desert Pigmen, Skeletons and Gatos marches on Grok. After heavy casualties on both sides, the High Warlord of the Mountain Pigmen is killed and the great forges of the Mountain Pigmen are destroyed. The city is taken and occupied by Humans.

610 RH: At the request of Pharaoh Khamen, the Humans release their hold on Grok and return it to the Mountain Pigmen. The two tribes make peace once more.

The Age of Men (611-927 RH)
611 RH: Khur and Khamen are rebuilt and Khamen is renamed after the young Pharaoh, an honour which has graced no other living Pigman.

613 RH: Ironfruit Town becomes so large that it becomes henceforth known as Capital City, a bustling trade hub and seat of the Human royal family.

616 RH: After much discussion between the two tribes, Spleef matches are re-established between the Mountain and Desert Pigmen. Representatives of each group are stationed in each city in an effort to strengthen the bonds between the two tribes.

618 RH: At the request of Pharaoh Khamen, the Mountain Pigmen withdraw from Hruk, allowing the Humans to reclaim the decrepit stronghold.

631 RH: Humans discover the Nether Portal and are the first race of MCworld proper to travel to and from the Nether.

637 RH: One sixth of the population of Kal’Ra now consists of Elvish Remnants. The ruins become henceforth known as the Isle of the Ancessstors.

640 RH: Smish is promoted to the rank of Soldier once more, regaining her sentience. She is assigned to Lady Nimue’s army.

648 RH: Lord Charon travels to the Nether and begins constructing fortresses, seeking to establish a foothold in the region.

661 RH: The Pygmy Ghasts of the Nether make themselves known to the inhabitants of Mcworld. They are recognized as a peaceful tribe. Their larger cousins are recognized as less friendly.

667 RH: Violent skirmishes erupt between Humans and Merfolk over the ruins of Riverport and Hruk, upon which the Humans have begun to build anew.

672 RH: Capital City becomes overpopulated and ripe with crime as a result of its opulence. Small riots begin to occur around the city.

673 RH: The Humans begin to construct a strange, large structure on a distant shore.

678 RH: An unprecedented army of Merfolk emerges from the depths surrounding the ruins of Riverport, driving back the humans and establishing a firm foothold in the area.

685 RH: A massive Riot erupts in Capital City. The riot is quelled but the damage to the city and its inhabitants is unprecedented.

686 RH: By order of the King, all those involved in the riot are captured and deported from the city and across the North Sea, where they are resettled in the now finished Kalvarr Prison.

688 RH: The Desert Pigmen found the small settlement of Gezura in the desert hills near Skytower.

695 RH: The first reported sighting of Redcap Lycanthropes around El Grand Cactissimo.

700 RH: The current Sluglam Queen, Lady Kallysta Han, rises to the throne.

705 RH: Elvish Remnant Creepers begin to venture forth from the Isle of the Ancessstors to learn about other races. Many of these Creepers are not accepted back into their own society, leading the Creeper race to an eventual relapse into secrecy.

714 RH: A bizarre creature is killed outside Blackhollow. Due to its resemblance to certain mythological beasts, the creature is named Enderman.

720 RH: Sir Cross is promoted to the rank of Soldier.

731 RH: Another Enderman is killed near Capital City. The creatures are deemed strange but harmless unless provoked.

739 RH: Charon’s fortresses in the Nether are assaulted by unknown forces. The Fire Lord is forced to withdraw, leaving the fortresses in the care of his blaze minions.

743 RH: A riot occurs at Kalvarr Prison but is quickly quashed.

747 RH: Rumours of Demons appearing around MCworld begin to emerge. One insists that a demon kidnapped a Neko woman to bring back to the Nether as a pet.

752 RH: Another riot occurs at Kalvarr Prison. This one is assisted by the emergence of a Merfolk army at the prison, which is quickly overrun. The Merfolk and the liberated prisoners strike an alliance and share their respective footholds.

755 RH: The ravaged ruins of Riverport are rebuilt into a shady town which becomes known as Crabshoot Bay. A larger, shadier town known as Kalvarr sprouts up from the ruins of its prison namesake.

761 RH: Endermen become well known creatures of the night throughout MCworld, deemed to be wild and thus non-threatening.

766 RH: Explorers discover a cluster of wintery islands far off the coast of Olive Valley. The islands become known as the Frigid Isles.

772 RH: The Skeleton Witch Doctor known as Skazilli becomes well known among locals as a charismatic figure and probable leader in Black Gorge.

780 RH: Explorers Discover a far off jungle and found a small village on its outskirts. The village becomes known as Barkwatch and is frequently preyed upon in the future by the native Lamia.

793 RH: Euvine observes the emergence of a peculiar mushroom biome around the world tree Euvilias far out at sea.

800 RH: Lords Zephryn and Krom’Thor meet to discuss rising tensions between Earth and Air elementals.

802 RH: The first stonebird is created. These elemental birds are representatives of both Earth and Air.

804 RH:  The Diggers allow Windrush Canyon, one of their territories, to be built upon by elementals.

805 RH: Renowned sluglam necromancer Haisho visits Black Gorge and publicly recognizes the witch doctor Skazilli as his own creation from many years ago. Outraged, the skeletons drive the necromancer away. They later refuse to accept sluglams as their creators and eventually develop a disregard for MCworld’s history.

808 RH: Linda Lam is born in Oujounuma. She remains an only child until 821, when a younger brother is born into her family.

810 RH: The first Stonebird Race is held in Windrush Canyon. The sport quickly becomes a sensation across the continent, with many races quickly viewing it as a highly prestigious activity.

811 RH: The half-demon, half-neko Kortis becomes Mayor of Costa Del Nyan. The city becomes a major entertainment and leisure hub under his supervision.

814 RH: The humans found a small village known as Miner’s Nook in the mountains near Khamen.

816 RH: The first annual Windrush Championship is held, comprising of 30 races over the course of a year. Don Mendez of the Gatos is the first champion and will go on to become a racing legend.

817 RH: The Angels and Obsidian Lords fight over control of a unique strip of islands composed largely of glowstone. The angels eventually seize control of the isles and use the resources within to construct the present day throne of Lady Light.

822 RH: The human King travels to the Isle of the Ancessstors in an attempt to understand the local creepers. He is killed by an accidental creeper explosion. The human race reacts poorly.

826 RH: Rumours spread of humans hunting feral creepers for sport. The practice of creeper-hunting soon becomes commonplace in human culture.

828 RH:  The creepers begin to send ambassadors into the world in an attempt to curb the practice of creeper-hunting.

832 RH: Don Mendez retires from Stonebird Racing after a crippling accident. Lord Krom’Thor works to improve the safety of the stonebirds, which eventually become able to encase their riders in protective bedrock, decreasing the sport’s likelihood of fatality by a significant amount.

836 RH: The humans refuse creeper ambassadors in any of their settlements, declaring creepers as barbarians and animals.

838 RH: A creeper known as Pash’Ra becomes the first creeper to race Stonebirds.

841 RH: Sightings of a Gorgon are reported in the Barkwatch Village area.

846 RH: Racism increases among humans after their  current racing champion is found to have cheated his way to multiple championships by magically enhancing his own Stonebird while cursing others. His name is wiped from the sport and the humans claim that he has been framed by creepers.

848 RH: A failed assassination attempt on Pash’Ra cuts her incredible racing career short and forces her to retire to the Isle of the Ancessstors. The creepers pin the attempt on racist humans.

855 RH: The intact remains of a mysterious ancient city are discovered by Diggers deep beneath Olive Valley. The site becomes known as the Lost City and turns into a tourist attraction preserved and run by Digger entrepreneurs.

859 RH: Reports surface of radical humans assaulting creeper ambassadors prompt the creepers to withdraw their connections to the outside world, leaving handfuls of  hostile ‘feral’ creeper villages  behind on the mainland.

862 RH: The infamous Sulphur Lodge is founded in the unfortunate location of right next to a creeper village. The lodge becomes famous for stubbornly continuing to exist in the face of rampant creeper attacks.

866 RH: A horribly diseased tree is found near Lady Light’s stronghold and is put out of its misery.

870 RH: Stonebird Races are put on hold after a series of tremors make Windrush Canyon unstable.

875 RH: A Core Worm, a massive beast of myth, is found living far beneath Windrush Canyon. Upon discovery, the beast becomes vicious and threatens to burst upwards, destroying the Canyon. It is swiftly subdued by Earth Elemental forces.

876 RH: Efforts begin to restabilize the area beneath Windrush Canyon. The Diggers take charge of this effort and use the opportunity to further develop their network to encompass the Core Worm’s nest.

879 RH: More diseased trees are found in the woods near Lady Light’s stronghold. Elementals begin investigating what seems to be a rampant disease of some sort.

883 RH: The famed human ship The Iron Stag wrecks off the coast of Ironfruit Jungle. The survivors are ambushed by feral creepers and murdered. The site of the attack becomes known as Blam Beach.

885 RH: Humans actively begin to seek out and destroy creeper villages near Capital City. Vexus is born in Netherrack Village.

888 RH: The Royal Feldwich art gallery and library is established near Capital City.

892 RH: Gus Stevens is born to a wealthy family in Capital City.

895 RH: A secretive tribe of  human berserkers who use rare Rage magic becomes known to a select few historians.

898 RH: Nell is born in a far off village. Reverend Sykes of Flamebane Village celebrates the birth of his first child Cedric. The child is blessed by Lord Zephryn himself.

900 RH: Linda is exiled from Oujounuma for unknown reasons. She will eventually settle in the far off Lamia Village due to a recommendation from her mentor Haisho.

903 RH: Lamel is born in the south seas of Mcworld.

904 RH: Windrush Canyon is declared safe once more. Stonebird Races resume. The Digger Capital of Dolgul becomes open to select few wealthy travellers. Natasha is born to a poor family in Costa Del Nyan.

905 RH: Anya is born to an exceedingly wealthy family in Costa Del Nyan. The human village o f Trent is founded by emigrants from Blackhollow, which claims to be plagued by strange hauntings as of late. Those who remain in Blackhollow become reclusive and distant.

906 RH: Twyg is born in a far off village. Carrie is born on the Isle of the Ancessstors.

907 RH: Selkie is born in the north seas of MCworld. Arciella is born in Trent and is seen as a good omen by the villagers.

908 RH: Reverend Sykes celebrates the birth of his second child, Lani, who is also blessed by Zephryn. The diseased wildlife around Lady Light’s stronghold reaches epidemic proportions. Numerous locals begin to become infected as well.

912 RH: Vespa is born and promptly abandoned in the wilds of Mcworld by her parents. Maddie is born in Blackhollow. Ashley is born in the Highland Village.

913 RH: Ghost sightings around Blackhollow increase. Investigations reveal that the ghosts emerge from underground at night to prey on the living. The ghosts, which are soon known as Spiters, are averse to bones and will cease to exist upon contact with bones of any sort. Upon this discovery, the citizens of Blackhollow and surrounding areas begin to decorate their homes with bone ornaments.

914 RH: Lady Euvine herself travels to the woods surrounding Lady Light’s stronghold to assess the rampant disease. She finds that any mortals within the wood have become infected with some sort of vampirism.

915 RH: Anya and Natasha become inseparable after Natasha’s parents are paid to tutor Anya in mathematics.

918 RH: Gus Stevens leaves Capital City to become an entrepreneur. He founds the small Gus Corporation, a venture dedicated to researching new technology.

921 RH: Krom’Thor decries humans for their acts of violence against creepers. The humans respond defensively, claiming the creepers  are just as culpable. No other elemental takes  a side in the argument.

924 RH: Natasha becomes the first Neko to be allowed in the Stonebird races, largely due to behind-the-scenes agreements between Mayor Kortis and the Diggers responsible for managing the stonebirds.

926 RH: Gus meets a scientist named Katya who establishes Guscorp’s R&D division as a force to be reckoned with.

The Crisis of Mankind (928-929 RH)
928 RH: Linda Lam leaves the Lamia Village after disagreements between her and the Gorgon Sasha. Creepers attack the village of Blackhollow, destroying it and murdering its inhabitants. Lamel gains recognition as an artist of some repute for his Blue series. Ghorf becomes the first High Warlord of the Mountain Pigmen to condone interracial marriage.

929 RH: Humans sail toward the Isle of the Ancessstors intending to invade it. Lord Krom’Thor amasses his forces to meet the attackers head on. New technology supplied by the nascent Gus Corporation allows the humans to effectively fight the earth elementals, leading to a fierce conflict. In Capital City, pressure is put upon the current king, Feldwich III, to step down and cease attacks on the creepers. Finally, after a rebellion, he is succeeded by Jens I, who withdraws his forces from the Isle of the Ancessstors. Shaky peace is declared.

The Present Day (the Age of Progress) (930 RH-)
930 RH: Carrie is exiled from the Isle of the Ancessstors for private reasons. The Gus Corporation, or Guscorp, becomes a major player in the political scene of many races, especially the Mountain Pigmen. While investigating the disease-ridden lands around Lady Light’s stronghold, Cedric Sykes becomes infected himself. The lands become known as the Murkwood, after a fictional forest of evil from a classic piece of human literature. Rumours circulate that even Lady Light has become infected with vampirism. The angels deny such rumours. Vespa acquires a job cooking for the royal family in Capital City.

931 RH: Carrie and the freshly exiled skeleton Clark construct a house above Olive Valley which becomes known as Gusbuster Base. Lani Sykes leaves home after disagreements with her father. She and Linda Lam move into GB base, along with the air elemental Cross. Nimue, Lady of Lakes, meets Linda Lam while visiting Lord Zephryn’s Sky Castle. The two become close ‘friends.’

932 RH (present day): Anya joins Guscorp, as does Vexus after extended communications with Gus. Nell is enlisted as a general. Arciella becomes a priestess of nature. Ashley meets a descendant of the ancient goat eater race. The two become close friends. Lamel starts a ferry service to his new home in the frigid Isles. Tensions rise between Gatos and Nekos over Natasha’s success as a Stonebird Racer. Lord Charon speaks out against Lady Elarel, believing the aqua garden she has constructed near his tower is in fact a spy post. In retaliation, he annexes an area near one of Elarel’s shrines. Zephryn and Krom’Thor follow suit by constructing poorly concealed spy posts near one-another’s thrones. Rumours of Elemental unrest circulate. The residents of GB base become known for disagreeing with Guscorp’s practices. The Guscorp Oil Rig is built off the coast of Olive Valley A mysterious explosion in the desert east of Skytower prompts Lord Zephryn to move the settlement of Gezura to a safer location. The desert becomes a site of bizarre magical disturbances and unnatural snows. It becomes known as the Glitchlands. Rumours surface of hostility among Mountain Pigmen toward their Desert Cousins yet again.