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The Second Age
Known amongst Dwarven scholars as the Age of Halls, this era mark the peak of Dwarvish might amongst the races of Alvion. By Human scholars, and those descended from Meracydian teachings, this time is known as the Age of Kings. This era is characterized by the rise and fall of the Dwarves, the end of the Last War, and the fallout of the Arcanum Dissolae.
| Year | Notable Event |
|---|---|
| 1 | A contingent of Meracydians who survived the Last War make landfall in Southwest Alvion, and found the kingdom of Carthen. The bloodline of these surviving Meracydians would retain notably longer life than other Humans who had come before. |
| 5 | A powerful ritual performed by the Pax Arcanum is performed, which severely limits the strength of magic as it manifests upon the Material Plane. |
| 6 | The Pax Arcanum are contacted by a Rakshasa, who promises advice. |
| 20 | Diplomatic relations are established between Carthen and Erdan. Royal offspring of each kingdom marry one another, creating a thorough alliance. |
| 50 | Dragons are largely blamed for the Last War, and a coalition of Men, Elves, and Dwarves forms to hunt down and slay them. Many Dragons fled into hiding during this time, as the combined might of the three races was too much to oppose. |
| 100 | A large clan of Human mercenaries establishes a stronghold in the frozen North to combat and hunt down the Orcs, which have begun emerging from the Black Mountains. Their longhall is named Kylhelm. |
| 162 | An Erdan nobleman founds the City-State of Hrollo on the Eastern bounds of Alvion. In Common, this city is known as Eastcliff. It serves as a valuable point of trade between Erdan and Kylhelm. |
| 170 | Little folk come seemingly out of holes in the ground in the rolling shires outside of Eastcliff, and are called Halflings. They form a sturdy friendship with the Men of the East. |
| 250 | The Dwarves discover the secrets of gunpowder, and create the first firearms. This quickly propels them to military dominance over Alvion. |
| 307 | The ruler of Carthen, known later as Good King Jericho, is crowned at the age of 26. He would become famous for his diplomatic efforts amongst the folk of Alvion, and the kingdom of Carthen proposed under his reign. |
| 350 | The Gnomes invent airships in secret, and share their knowledge with the Dwarves for protection. |
| 368 | King Jericho begets two sons through union with queen Efritae of Erdan - Eli and Sefar. |
| 369 | A mysterious coup is led in Carthen, and while Sefar is secured in Erdan by his mother, Prince Eli disappears. Lord Hurin takes over as reagent. |
| 397 | Valdis attempts to ascend to lichdom, but is foiled by Tasrov. The resulting fallout of this Ritual would create a Great Rift in the Northern wastes of Archeron. |
| 415 | Valdis successfully lures the leaders of the Pax Arcanum to the Great Rift, and destroys them in secret. News ceases to come from the Great Rift. |
| 418 | Riza Yellowfang is born. |
| 423 | Oltar Gedar-Okab is born. |
| 447 | From the Moon, a single teardrop falls into the Carthenian countryside during a cloudless night, bearing Luna. |
| 448 | A group of lowly adventurers meets in a tavern in Silverpoint, at the behest of Tasrov. |
| 449 | The Giant's Halls are founded by Ragnar. He, Valdis, and Luna each transcend the Material Plane and become Spirits. Bardock perishes in confrontation with Tiamat. |
| 450 | Prince Eli is crowned King of Carthen. A cult of mages forms in the town of Highpoint to follow the teachings of Bardock. |
| 453 | Riza is appointed as the administrator of Archeron, and successfully contains the Great Rift. She creates the Great Winder. |
| 455 | Oltar confronts Riza at the Great Rift, and they both disappear. The Great Rift implodes, and creates The Scar. |