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Creative Exercise: The Sovereign Dominion of Eyros

Rystil Arden

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Sarellion said:
Do we have timeline yet. I get a little bit confused wgat happened when.
And I still don´t know what is Yrippia ?
Iryppia is an imaginary psychic construct world like The Matrix from the Matrix movies or the Eternal Sphere in Star Ocean Til the End of Time.

A timeline is an excellent idea. I'll put one up in the other thread.
 

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Rystil Arden said:
A timeline is an excellent idea. I'll put one up in the other thread.

Could you put it up in both? It'd be an excellent resource to have here, too. Heck, I started this thing, and I'm having trouble keeping it all straight. ;)
 

domino

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I think an unfortunate irony is that the best way to keep everything straight, so we can organize this into a published product, is to have an organized, published product.
 

Rystil Arden

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Sure, I can put the timeline in both. In fact, while I'm at it, I'll put my NPC dictionary up here too. I just thought I shouldn't be including them here since they might include my bias as a chronicler. Be right back ::rushes over to the other thread to get the info::
 

Rystil Arden said:
Sure, I can put the timeline in both. In fact, while I'm at it, I'll put my NPC dictionary up here too. I just thought I shouldn't be including them here since they might include my bias as a chronicler. Be right back ::rushes over to the other thread to get the info::

I think if you're going to go through all the trouble to put this sort of thing together, the least we can do by way of thanks is to accept it if a little of your bias creeps in. :)

Besides, I can always nix it in final development. ;)
 

Khorod

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Rystil Arden said:
The Legend of the Five Heroes- Long ago (about 4500 BE), the great demon king Taufenacht spread his dark shadow across the land, holding all the races under his evil sway. It was a dark age, with the peoples under Taufenacht's influence devolving to...
Fire Cultist Colos has spent the last three years trying to discover why some border areas weaken the bonds of the Guardian Masks. It is his (mistaken) theory that the concentrations of foreign blood actually disrupt the spell. He has announced this within the cult, and shortly thereafter several influential members of the Pillars have publicly pushed for a new law prohibiting Masks from physical contact with foreigners.

Furthermore, Colos is working to devise something that would strengthen the bonds. This is taking the form of a piece of lavarock from Mt. Xarn and Orcish blood formed into an amulet or torque. He has reached an impasse, and is trying to get the nerve up to approach the Praes Thanatos for assistance.
 

domino

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Khorod said:
Fire Cultist Colos has spent the last three years trying to discover why some border areas weaken the bonds of the Guardian Masks. It is his (mistaken) theory that the concentrations of foreign blood actually disrupt the spell. He has announced this within the cult, and shortly thereafter several influential members of the Pillars have publicly pushed for a new law prohibiting Masks from physical contact with foreigners.
At the dead of winter, there is a great festival, where communities and neighbors come together to pool their resources, prepare and share meals. Among the powerful, it is a chance to make connections, and invite friends and allies to a feast, prepared by servants, and for talking, bargaining, and general politicing. The middle and lower classes continue to share communal meals.
This festival traces its roots back to the time when winters were much more brutal, and it was not uncommon for several people to die in a community because of the cold and illness.

Nobody knows when, or why the winters became milder and less dangerous. The festival itself, however, carried over.
 

Rystil Arden

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Rystil's NPC Encyclopaedia (Feel free to refer here if you can't remember who someone is; if they are newer than this post, they will still be updated on the other thread, just not here):

Aekalda: Male Gnome Escapee, ? class/level, lived in ancient times (Circa 50 BE), an escapee of the elves' experiments, the energy pouring through his veins created a spell that brought the humans and orcs together to liberate the gnomes from elven sovereignty

Aelyna: Female Elf Princess, low-level aristocrat, lived in ancient times (Circa 1500 BE [Before Eyros]), loved by Taogrim and slain by Urtha.

Aeryl dal-Kiron: Male Half-Elf Scion of House Kiron, low-level social-oriented Rogue, currently engaged in a plot against Alyria, Lae'Thyr of King Laryst of Nistadeen

Agathon of the Crimson Robe (Agathon ?-? Dal-(Vajar or Zhal, probably Vajar) Ty-?: Male Half-Orc, mid-to-high-level Fighter/Aristocrat, lived Circa 2650 EY [Eyrian Year] (his ascension becomes 1 PA [Pax Agatha]), brokered the Pax Agatha, the peace that ended the War of the Crumbled Pillar

Alivia: Female Elf Mask of the Primal Oath, high-level wizard, born in BE, she is still youthful and childish, loyal to the crown, and a friend of Belira

Alkshaln: Male Dwarf Legendary Psion of the Five Heroes, high-to-epic-level Psion, Alkshaln had access to a set of seven powerful crystals (one of each colour of the rainbow) that amplified his abilities, and he was a reliable ally and true friend to the other heroes, except perhaps the mysteruous Valjin. Alkshaln is one of the Five Heroes who defeated Taufenacht circa 4000 BE.

Alsixnivis: Male Great Wyrm White Dragon Ascendant, guardian of the Twelve, he pretends to be the dwarf sage Orgar. He is the voice of Taufenacht and the Twelve throughout the northlands.

Alyria: Female Elf Lae'Thyr of King Laryst of Nistadeen, low-level aristocrat, she will soon be transformed into a bestial Falgyr by Aeryl's cursed amulet.

Arat'ut al'Katib: Male Efreeti Prince, Arat'ur is magically bound under Mt. Xark, and he seems to be a power source for the Crucible.

Barandis Zul'Baran: Male Fire-Genasi great-grandson of Arat'ut al'Katib, Barandis has vowed to find his great-grandfather and has recently tracked him back to Eyros, but he is not a very subtle man, unskilled in the ways of stealth.

Belira ?-? (note--no Dal! Belira is a second-generation half-orc and thus belongs to no house, leaving her future prospects grim indeed): Female Half-Orc Daughter of the Grand Monarch, 1st-level (or apprentice-level if you use that) aristocrat, Belira is a curious five-year-old who has befriended Alivia. Not yet aware of the stigma of being a Mask, she treats Alivia as if the archmage were another five-year-old half-orc friend, which warms the abused and objectified Mask's heart. The two often go on adventures together within the Royal Palace

Borak Foehammer: Male Dwarf member of the Jagged Eye's Secret Blade, low-level soulknife, this brilliant infiltrator has used Alter Self to penetrate the rank's of Keyzha ?-? Dal-Zhal's forces

Chargros "Dal-Vajar": Male Hobgoblin Aide-de-camp to Archduke Galldrian, mid-level Monk, a green-sash intermediate master of the famed Hobgoblin Order of the Clawed Fist, he secretly styles himself Chargros Dal-Vajar and hopes to one day rule Eyros, thanks to his ability to trace his lineage back to the founders of House Vajar.

Colos: Male ?Race Flame of the Crucible, low-to-mid-level Cleric, Colos has spent the last three years trying to discover why some border areas weaken the bonds of the Guardian Masks. It is his (mistaken) theory that foreign blood disrupts the spell. He has announced this within the cult, and shortly thereafter several influential members of the Pillars have publicly pushed for a new law prohibiting Masks from physical contact with foreigners. Furthermore, Colos is working to devise a talisman to strengthn the bond, crafted from a piece of lavarock from Mt. Xarn and Orcish blood formed into an amulet or torque. He has reached an impasse, and is trying to get the nerve up to approach the Praes Thanatos for assistance.

Conquers Twice: Male Solar Paladin from the Celestial Realms and Divine-Ruler of Saagersberg of, he has come to this realm in search of his brother, who is being used as a vessel by the demon the primes know as Taufenacht

Corythos: An aelfopomorphic dawn deity worshipped in Nistadeen, it is considered a blasphemy by Lusarum's followers

Darrenback: Male Halfling Pirate Captain of the Bloodsong Buccaneers, mid-to-high-level Bard/Dread Pirate, famous raider allied with Ghalfaen, he is romantically involved with Felra and seems to love her (protecting her from the King of Ghalfaen).

Death's Caress: Female Unique Dread Wraith, a powerful Dread Wraith who has several unique abilities, including the power to shift her vague, wispy shape into a human semblance and, more dangerously, the Rejuvenation ability more common to ghosts. She was sealed away within the crypts by the Patriae Sicarii in 1875 EY when they discovered that she could not be permanently defeated by normal means. Kaillo has been searching for a way to free her on the condition that she not kill any of his people. Of course, once freed, Death's Caress has no intention of honouring this agreement.

Droth ? Dal-Vajar: Male Orc Flame of the Crucible, low-to-mid-level Cleric, though a common Flame in rank, Droth has gained much influence, apparently through charisma and force of personality. His name means "stone" in Orcish.

Emerald Nexus: ? Alien Entity, The Emerald Nexus guides the Midnight Cruor towards a hidden goal that only it knows. Regardless, the sisters are satisfied with the mayhem they get to inflict while following it, and as they see it as a manifestation of the sanguine Bloodsoaked nature spirits, they see no reason not to continue. An unknown evil leading to a secretive goal...it sounds like Taufenacht's modus operandi, but could it be someone else entirely?

Ezlan Zul-Dagvar Dal-Zhal Ty-Mulcibe: Male Half-Orc Grand Monarch of Eyros, mid-level Fighter/Aristocrat, he is near the end of his reign and regrets declaring Vajar as Presumptive. Apparently he has some reservations about Felra, but he has resigned himself to grumbling as there is little he can do about it.

Farina Saeryn dal-Mulcibe: Female Human with Majour Eladrin Bloodline Head of House Mulcibe, mid-level Bard or Aristocrat/Bard, Farina is passionate, opinionated, and charming, and she collects cute and colourful dhazi

Felra Raj-Tinar Dal-Vajar Ty-Malarn: Half-Orc Contender for the next Grand-Monarch, mid-level Fighter/Aristocrat, Felra is intelligent and well-liked, but is engaged in a forbidden love affair with the notorious pirate captain Darrenback

Fischr: Male ? Vintner, low-level Expert, an opportunistic vintner who sought to innovate with Bloodsoaked Wine. Unfortunately, it didn't taste any good, and even worse, its consumption leads to living vampirism.

Fraxxer Bloodtooth: Male Orc Supervisor of the Praes Thanatos (later Death Knight Archon of the Dead), mid-to-high level Death Knight Fighter, mutually despised by Thanatos, Fraxxer was mysteriously killed during his term of Supervisor over Praes Thanatos in 2015 EY and then brought back to command the undead armies as the Death Knight Archon of the Dead. Bloodtooth got his name because he supposedly ate one of his enemies, and it stained one of his teeth. Actually, he ate a sacred lizard when 13, staining his tooth, perhaps that sealed his fate. In mockery of his cover story, Thanatos contrived for Bloodtooth's fangs to drip blood in battle or anger. The Death Knight has sworn that he will escape from the command of Praes Thanatos on the 1000th anniversary of his death and eat their hearts on that day.

Galldrian Vindros: Male Half-Elf Archduke of Ghalfaen, low-to-mid-level Aristocrat, he knows the secret of House Vajar somehow, though Captain Darrenback has kept him from using it.Despite the fact that he is forced to submit to Eyrian hegemony and has been humiliated by the blackmail of the oily Herewald, Galldrian secretly hopes to expand the power of Ghalfaen by collecting secrets and using political leverage. Having heard of the disgrace of Kalis Ny'Dal-Malarn, Galldrian has been making overtures to gain the service of the respected historian, but all attempts have failed so far. His aide-de-camp is the hobgoblin Chargros.

Herewald: Male Race-Unknown Extortionist of Ghalfaen, mid-level Sorcerer, a dissolute man, he demands tribute in exchange for controlling the ravages of a colossal purple worm.

Jal-guin/Jal-gwuin: Female Elf Mask of the Primal Oath, mid-level Wizard, she fell into a semi-catatonic state and prophesies at random, including the Prophecy of the Seventh Pillar

Jesyra Rhaldas Dal-Malarn: Female Human Uncrowned Grand Monarch of Eyros, mid-level Aristocrat, Jesyra ruled before the Pax Agatha and thus had an orc High Seneschal to wear the crown for her) and was slain by poison in a tragic accident in which her love was betrayed. The sheer devastation caused her to rise as a ghost in the royal palace, but she doesn't seem to show herself or bother anyone.

Jhonen Pruuk: Male ? Magical Artisan, low-to-mid-level Magewright (or Wizard/Expert if no Eberron), a spellcaster from Zhal-Ka, he has been commissioned to build a perfect scale model of Eyros by House Zhal, with no regard to the cost.

Kaillo: Male Elf Imperial Mask, mid-level Wizard, able to access a mature personality in his reverie, Kaillo became increasingly violent during these periods, snarling and requiring restraint. When he tripped down the stairs and seemingly died, his unconscious mind became a spirit that seeks to free his people. To that end, he has attempted to make an alliance with the dread wraith Death's Caress.

Kalis Ny'Dal-Malarn: Male Human Historian, mid-level Bard/Loremaster, born a commoner, Kalis's perspicacious and well-documented discoveries gained him entry into House Malarn, but due to one case of using sketchy source material to back a (correct!) off-the-wall theory, and possibly conspiracy against him for being too astute, Kalis was retracted from House Malarn. Now Kalis will stop at nothing to recover his former status, so he can regain entry to the Grand Library of House Malarn and confess his love to Kyara Dal-Malarn, the beautiful muse who inspired him to the height of his greatness, if he can manage to find a way bring the legendary assertiveness of his academic theories into bear in a physical, social setting, something that he has had trouble doing ever since he was younger and lost all of his duels.

Kampaetnos: Male Firre Eladrin, warned by his patron, Conquers Twice, not to meddle in mortal affairs circa 50 BE, Kampaetnos was left to own devices to search for the solar's missing brother. Kampaetnos journeyed to the lands of the barbaric humans, where he became infatuated with a passionate sculptor named Mulcibia. Contrary to Conquers Twice's wishes, Kampaetnos was so entranced that he halted his search and came to Mulcibia in the form of a beautiful human youth, living with her for years and supporting her artistic endeavours while advancing her to a position of power and influence among her people (and having many, many children). One day, Conquers Twice came to check up on Kampaetnos and, furious at what he discovered, removed the firre's disguise, revealing him to his beloved in his true form. As Kampaetnos apologised to Mulcibia for his deception and said his final farewell, Conquers Twice banished him back to the celestial realms, viewing the eladrin as a potential security risk if allowed to remain. Now, milennia later, Kampaetnos has finally managed to find a new patron who will allow him to voyage back to the realm of his beloved Mulcibia, and he seeks to aid the mortals with his supernatural knowledge, regardless of the desires of his former patron. Unfortunately, very few can understand the ancient language of Kampaetnos's prophecies, but he hopes to find someone who can comprehend them...and recognise their dire import.

Kemry Janar Dal-Kiron: Male Human Scion of House Kiron, low-level aristocrat (although described as young, he can't be as young as Ramu or Belira or Verdania wouldn't be favouring him with her attentions), a young noble who is being slowly corrupted by Verdania of the Midnight Cruor

Keyzha ? Dal-Zhal: Female Orc Governess of Zhalccu, low-to-mid-level Ranger[fav enemy dwarves]/Aristocrat, Keyzha has set out to exterminate the Jagged Eye with her entourage

Kira: Female Human Legendary Archer of the Five Heroes, high-to-epic-level Rogue/Ranger, roguish, free-spirited, and skilled at stealth, Kira was deeply devout in her cause to bring light to the world once again, Kira had a magic bow that could break through evil barriers to pierce the heart of Taufenacht, if he was sufficiently weakened first. Kira is one of the Five Heroes who defeated Taufenachy circa 4000 BE.

Kyara Dal-Malarn: Female Human Elder Librarian of the Grand Library, low-to-mid-level Expert, in contrast to her title, Kyara is an eager, charming, and spunky twenty-something young woman. She idolises Kalis Dal-Malarn as an historical genius, but doesn't suspect that such an important celebrity would even notice a librarian like her. Despite the random nature of the library, Kyara somehow knows where almost everything is, and she is always glad to help anyone who comes to her for assistance with a friendly smile. Kyara has worked at the library for ten years, almost half of her life, and in fact she never leaves the library complex.

Lazkani: Female Hobgoblin Armoursmith, high-level Expert, a noted armoursmith of the 5th milennia BE, some of the greatest armour in the lands around Eyros still bear her mark, and her style has been influential on later craftsmen. She was notably the paramour of Vajaros Dragonbane, and she crafted him his dragonscale armour and bore several children. Lazkani is the source of hobgoblin blood in House Vajar.

Lusarum: Male Half-Demon Half-Elf? (father was never defined, but an elf makes sense based on half-elf friends and Lasair's crusade against elven slavery) Prophet of the Purging Flame of Dawn, mid-level Cleric, the son of Saint Lasair, Lusarum has spearheaded the denunciation of the Corythian heresy, and he has allied himself with Vildaxaranthus, who is also half-demon.

Lysia: Female Elf Mask of House Zhal or Mulcibe (we know she was a favoured House Mask that the previous monarch brought in, rather than an Imperial Mask, because she transferred away with the old monarch, rather than staying on with Ezlan), mid-level wizard, Lysia belonged to the Grand Monarch before Ezlan, and she helped him choose a Pillar that would be vetoed so that he could then choose either Zhal or Mulcibe (unclear which he chose, but it must be one of those to lead to Ezlan). Lysia's current whereabouts are unknown. The fact that she disappeared strangely and manipulated events leads this chronicler to posit that she might have simply been a persona assumed by Tellas.

Moskk Greddark: Male Dwarf Cell Leader of the Jagged Eye, low-to-mid-level Psion, he has discovered a huge assassin vine beneath Eyrdeyn

Mulcibia: Female Human Sculptor and Legendary Namesake of House Mulcibe, high-level Expert, a passionate sculptor among the barbaric humans, Mulcibia was a kind, pure woman who refused to marry with any of the brutish males of her people, instead secluding herself and dedicating herself to her art. Kampaetnos was her paramour, and they had many children.

Rrahask Sshasaar: Female Kohl'Tass Venerable Mother of the Kohl'Tass and Legendary Druidess of the Five Heroes, high-to-epic-level druid, covered in alabaster scales, this wise and powerful druidess has rendered herself immortal by binding her soul to the spirits of her homeland. She rarely leaves her sacred lands, although she has been sighted on several occassions in distant lands. Some legends place her as a foil to oppose the demon Taufenacht. In fact, she was one of the Five Heroes who defeated Taufenacht circa 4000 BE, but she was known as Rhalassa back then.

Ramu Erkon Dal-Garren: Male Orc (the name tells us, if not the description) Last Heir to House Garren, Aristocrat1, an eight-year-old orcish boy and a friend of Alivia from centuries past, Ramu was spared his House's utter annihilation by the Mask's intervention. He lives to this day unaged, bound in Alivia's precious emerald pendant

Saervyl Dal-Kiron: Male Elf Scion of House Kiron, low-level Wizard, born in a quartet marriage, he is currently the only full-elf to be born into a Pillar. Although he seems friendly and harmless, he is widely despised for what he is. His Chalkut'Dorun is Saint Lasair, and she has saved his life from multiple assassination attempts.

Sania: Female Fiendish Dryad of the Elder Bloodwillow, mid-level Necromancer, she initiates the Patriae Sicarii into dark arts and probably sexually, since she has produced half-gnome daughters

Skuldira: Female Vampire Gnome of the Midnight Cruor, mid-level Druid/Assassin, a greedy and murderous gnome who accepts payment as a hired assassin under several false identities, including the assassin Stheno

Sultan of Indracca: Name/Gender/Race Uknown Sultan of Indracca, mid-level Aristocrat, the 96th Sultan of Indracca, the Sultan has been attempting to rebuild the fading nation of Indracca back to it former glory. While Indracca and Eyros signed a peace treaty sixty years ago after the War of Blades, the Sultan fears that Eyros may be plotting to attack Indracca and with the Sultanate’s current state of decline the chances of a victory against the mighty armies of Eyros seem infinitesimal.

Taogrim: Male Dwarf King of the Dwarves, mid-to-high-level Psychic Warrior, circa 1500 BE, betrothed to Urtha, then Aelyna, but married Urtha. His brain was eaten by Urtha on their wedding night.

Taufenacht: Male Demon, speaking through the vessel of the fallen brother of Conquers Twice, he tempts mortals through the Cerebrum Crystal and the entity known as The Twelve, able to corrupt their minds and flesh and give them psionic powers

Tellas: Female? Elf, Mask of the Primal Oath, mid-to-high-level Wizard/Spymaster, Two people know of Tellas, herself and the current emperor; thus has it always been, according to Tellas. Tellas appears to be a female mask and manipulates events behind the scenes for the benefit of the emperor. Tellas has the outlook of a child, just like the other masks, but where most of them are docile, she is very exuberant and cunning. Tellas regards everything as a grand, complicated game.

Temera, aka Saint Lasair: Female Redeemed Succubus, low-to-mid-level Paladin of Freedom, redeemed by her love for a mortal, she started the Children of the Dawn in an effort to free the elven Masks. Her son Lusarum is a volatile throwback to his demon heritage, who has wrested control of much of the organisation from his mother.

Thanatos: Male Lich Gnome (in the body of a healthy Male Gnome) Cucullus Umbra of Praes Thanatos, high-level Necromancer, Thanatos allied with the invaders against his elven masters in 50 BE, and he has lurked in Eyrdeyn, visiting Mount Xarx to continue his research of the ancient elven magic ever since

Urdarza: Female Vampire Dwarf of the Midnight Cruor, mid-to-high-level Druid, a quiet, intense, and amoral dwarf

Urtha: Female Dwarf Guardian of the Cerebrum Ruby and then Female Illithid Broodmother of the Ruby Hive, high-level Psion, a dwarf of 1500 BE engaged to Taogrim, Urtha was infuriated with jealousy when she was replaced by Aelyna. Corrupted by the Cerebrum Ruby that she was charged to guard, Urtha consumed Aelyna's brain, married Taogrim, but then involuntarily ate his brain too. She retreated to the deepest caverns where she and her progeny became the first illithids.

Vajaros Dragonbane: Male Orc Legendary Warrior of the Five Heroes, high-to-epic-level Fighter/Ranger, the only living being in memory to have slain a dragon, Vajaros proudly wore dragonscale full plate that had been created for him by his ladylove, the hobgoblin armoursmith Lazkani, and his mighty double-bladed sword, Wyrmdeath, was a powerful weapon indeed. He was one of the Five Heroes who defeated Taufenacht circa 4000 BE.

Valjin: Apparently Male Elf Legendary Necromantic Enchanter of the Five Heroes, high-to-epic-level Wizard, a powerful elven enchanter and necromancer who always wore a mithral half-mask over the left side of the face. Wielding a mysterious rod that allowed the mighty wizard to personally command a veritable army of undead, Valjin aided the others against Taufenacht for his own dark reasons (some scholars speculate that Valjin was actually a female in disguise, using a magical half-mask to appear male, but no one can determine the reason). Valjin was one of the Five Heroes who defeated Taufenacht circa 4000 BE.

Vazya Krazan Dal-Zhal : Female Orc Scion of House Zhal, mid-level Aristocrat, infuriated at the precedent of Saervyl Dal-Kiron as an elf born into a Pillar, Vazya, perhaps among others, has ordered assassinations. Unsuccessful so far, she is attempting to contact "Stheno" which is merely a pseudonym for the murderous Skuldira of the Midnight Cruor

Verdania: Female Vampire Elf of the Midnight Cruor, mid-to-high-level Druid, like her "sisters" she revels in gore and seeks to spread the bloody taint into Eyrian soil, but unlike the others, she still longs for succor, companionship, and pleasures of the flesh. However, her lustful and seductive nature always end in the tragedy of a bloody betrayal. Under the guise of a circus performer, she has been travelling Eyros and corrupting young men like Kemry, so a string of murders have followed in her wake.

Vildaxaranthus: Male Half-Demon Advanced Tyrannosaurus, Vildaxaranthus is the sacred figure of a cult of Falgyr in Eyros, and is used as a story to frighten children. He has formed a loose alliance with Lusarum and lent the latter a necklace that will transform any elf into a mentally-stunted, bestial Falgyr on a full moon.

Xarkavan: Male Great Wyrm Red Dragon, Xarkavan has slept beneath Mount Xark for countless milennia, gaining power from the worship of fire. As long as he remains undisturbed, he shall hopefully remain asleep for countless more milennia.
 

Rystil Arden

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Rystil's Timeline of Eyros Part 1 (Note BE = Before Eyros and EY = Eyrian Years) (Second Note: This one is much more likely to be missing something than the NPC Encyclopedia is because I just pulled this out of thin air just now, so check me for omissions!):

4856 BE: The Dragon-led army of the Demon King Taufenacht conquers the known world. The land is plunged into a dark age, where evil and depravity reign.

4057 BE: The Five Heroes defeat Taufenacht in an epic battle that costs Alkshaln and Vajaros their lives. The elves aid in fighting Taufenacht's army and become the dominant military force in the land.

4043 BE: Valjin and the elves conquer the lands currently held by Eyros and create the Empire of Valjaria. Kira is killed in the fighting, and her sacred bow is brought to the Vale of Ur, to be kept safe until it is needed to counter Taufenacht's reemergance.

3978 BE: Valjin is murdered by a cabal of apprentices who are worried that the elder wizard will discover a route to undeath and thus remain their master forever. The cabal adopts the name of Valjin as their own and becomes the ruling class of Valjaria.

2130 BE: A large crimson shooting-star is visible throughout Eyros. The dwarves recover a large gem from the meteorite, which comes to be known as the Cerebrum Ruby

2109 BE: After careful study of the Cerebrum Ruby, the dwarven researchers conclude that the item is malign and place it under careful guard by a trained psion who can resist its seductive call.

1669 BE: The First Guardian of the Cerebrum Ruby passes over the position to their granddaughter, Urtha, a powerful psion in her own right, and then passes on after an impressive 600-year lifespan. Dwarven scholars suggest that exposure to the Ruby's radiation may have increased the First Guardian's lifespan beyond its normal limits.

1623 BE: Urtha, Second Guardian of the Cerebrum Ruby, is engaged to marry King Taogrim in 10 years.

1614 BE: Taogrim becomes infatuated with the beautiful elven princess Aelyna and breaks off his engagement to Urtha, instead planning a wedding with Aelyna in 15 years.

1599 BE: Urtha yields to the telepathic suggestions of the Cerebrum Ruby that she was sworn to guard, consumes Aelyna's brain the day before the wedding, seduces Taogrim, and schedules a wedding for the next year.

1598 BE: On her wedding night, Urtha grows a tentacled maw and involuntarily consumes Taogrim's brain as she kisses him, fleeing in horror to become the first illithid.

974 BE: Conquers Twice and his allies enter the mortal realm in search of the solar's missing brother.

522 BE: The Twelve of Kwlloch manages to bring the orcs under its domination. It immediately sends them to destroy Kira's bow and the other sacred objects of the Vale of Ur, beginning the centuries-long Anthroporcish War.

110 BE: Thanatos is born.

89 BE: Aekalda breaks free from the Valjin and prepares a powerful spell to free the orcs from The Twelve.

80 BE: Tired of the constant war, the shamans of the Vale of Ur banish their tribesmen from the Vale and erect a powerful warding magic to protect the Vale in place of human defenders.

72 BE: Thanatos's apprentice reads Aekalda's spell, freeing the orcs from The Twelve.

56 BE: The emancipated orcs and dispossessed humans sign a peace treaty and begin to trade amongst each other

45 BE: Subtly manipulated by Aekalda's magic, the orcs and humans form an alliance to assault Valjaria

7 BE: Alivia is born.

1 BE: The Battle of Mount Xark. After over 40 years of harsh fighting of the humans, orcs, and free gnomes against the fortified elves, the Valjarian Empire crumbles. At sunrise, this day is celebrated as the New Year of the year EY 1 (this leads to a calendar disparity of several missing days at the end of 1 BE).
 
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Rystil Arden

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Rystil's Timeline of Eyros Part 2:

1 EY: The founding of Eyrdeyn after the joint human-orcish victory at Mount Xark. Construction begins on the first of many incarnations of this great Eyrian capitol. The Valjin's souls are imprisoned.

3 EY: Thanatos completes the Amethyst Crown, bringing the first Masks, such as the young Alivia, under Eyrian control.

587 EY: Jesyra Rhaldas Dal-Malarn dies of poisoning.

978 EY: Eyros makes a half-hearted attempt to invade Orrukarn but is repulsed.

1875 EY: Death's Caress is sealed away within the crypts by the Patriae Sicarii.

2019 EY: The Royal Trappings are stolen by Tellas, leading to a short period of civil strife as the Pillars squabled over who was behind the theft. Thanatos takes advantage of the opportunity to raise the status of the Praes Thanatos and murder his supervisor, Fraxxer Bloodtooth, turning the orc into a Death Knight.

2427 EY: Eyrian forces attempt to invade the halfling city of New Haven but suffer a devestating defeat. The grand monarch immediately abdicates, and the High Admiral, a scion of House Garren, goes into exile.

2521 EY: The Praes Thanatos successfully lobbies a law to allow recruitment of treasonous soldiers into an undead army led by Bloodtooth after death. Bloodtooth swears to consume the hearts of all Praes Thanatos members on the eve of the 1000th anniversary of his death.

2641 EY: House Garren stirs up anti-human sentiment among the orcish Pillars and precipitates the War of the Crumbled Pillar

2652 EY: House Garren is completely annihilated, causing a horrified lull in the fighting. Agathon of the Crimson Robe brokers peace and sets up the new half-orc system for the Grand Monarch

2780 EY: Conquers Twice returns to the mortal realm after hearing rumours of a Sapphire.

2896 EY: Conquers Twice accepts rulership of Saagersberg from the worshipful people, using the nation as his new base of operations.

2941 EY: The Eyrian army invades Indracca, precipitating the War of Blades.

2959 EY: The War of Blades is ended by the Treaty of Eyrdeyn. Eyros gains significant territorial concessions from Indracca and demands yearly tribute.

2979 EY: The mysterious Mask Lysia aids the current Grand Monarch in electing Mulcibe to the Presumptive, (eventually putting the unborn Ezlan Zul-Dagvar Dal-Zhal Ty-Mulcibe in line for the throne).

2996 EY: Ezlan is crowned Grand Monarch of the Sovereign Dominion of Eyros.

3000 EY: Ezlan selects Vajar as his Presumptive.

3014 EY: Felra Raj-Tinar Dal-Vajar Ty-Malarn engages in a secret romance with the pirate captain Darrenback. Realising that it won't be easy to get away from her courtly duties, she promises to meet him two years hence.

3016 EY: The current year. Ezlan is expected to abdicate shortly, leaving Felra in line for the throne.

3019 EY: Felra expected to be crowned Grand Monarch. Bloodtooth claims he will destroy the Praes Thanatos.
 
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