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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Shades of Green" data-source="post: 5523124" data-attributes="member: 3297">A Brief History of GaiaGaia's recorded history is usually divided into the following eras: the primitive Age of Chaos, when barbarism reigned and numerous city-states fought among themselves; the Dawn Age, when three Empires grew and united the warring city-states and divided the known world among themselves in a time of prosperity interrupted by occasional wars; the Age of Dusk, resulting from the Dusk War between the three empires and their subsequent collapse, an era of many kingdoms and feudal lords; the Age of Blossom, the time of prosperity, relative peace and technological advance; and the Frozen Age resulting from the Cataclysm and the Coming Winter.Age of Chaos: 2,501 years ago to 1,924 years ago.Dawn Age: 1,924 years ago to 1,499 years ago.Age of Dusk: 1,499 years ago to 723 year ago.Age of Blossom: 723 year ago to 292 years ago.Frozen Age: the last 292 years.The Dawn Age, ending approximately 1,500 years ago, saw the rise and growth of three mighty empires: Kurnagor, Astasana and Tinarava.Kurnagor, Empire of the Forge, was populated predominantly by Dwarves and Humans. It was well-known for its miners and craftsmen (especially smiths), and its power was based on a well-disciplined, well-armed army. It was ruled by an Emperor, sharing his power with the Council of clan heads. Many of the Kurnagoran innovations in metallurgy, construction and weapon-smithing laid the foundation for the great advances in technology in the subsequent Age of Blossom.Astasana, Empire of the Wise, was predominantly Human. It was famous for its Elementalists and sages, and its power lay in the cunning and arcane knowledge of its wizardly scholars. While its titular ruler was the High Archmage, the true power lay in the hands of the heads of the various Elemental Guilds. The phenomenal development of magical knowledge during the Age of Blossom has its roots in the surviving teachings of the Astasanan Empire.Tinarava, the Empire of the Grove, integrated both Mortals and Spirits into its society. It was known for its devotion to Vesna, the Mother Goddess, who seemingly granted it with many natural and agricultural boons; its power lay in its extremely fertile fields, feeding armies of a size unseen in its rivals. It was ruled by the High Priestess, presiding over the hierarchy of priestesses. The most important teachings of the old Vesna religion originate from the Tinaravan priesthood.Currently it is the 292nd year of the Frozen Age, 292 years since the Winter came and ended the Age of Blossom.</blockquote>

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