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Avlis is populated by nature spirits, who roam the world and create flora and fauna, living in peace. No mortal races are present, and the [[The Supreme|Supreme]] is worshipped in peace by the innocent nature spirits that he created. | Avlis is populated by nature spirits, who roam the world and create flora and fauna, living in peace. No mortal races are present, and the [[The Supreme|Supreme]] is worshipped in peace by the innocent nature spirits that he created. | ||
=== Age of Gods – 1080 P.O.D. – 600 P.O.D. === | === [[The Age of the Gods]] – 1080 P.O.D. – 600 P.O.D. === | ||
The Great Nine and the Negerai-Prime are in a perpetual state of conflict, with their divine armies waging war across all of Avlis. | The Great Nine and the Negerai-Prime are in a perpetual state of conflict, with their divine armies waging war across all of Avlis. | ||
=== Time of Dawning – 500 P.O.D. – 100 P.O.D. === | === [[Time of The Dawning]] – 500 P.O.D. – 100 P.O.D. === | ||
The early history of mortal races on Avlis from after the Nine have left the world and repopulated it with their own races, to the opening stages of the Great War. Many of the first nations are formed in this era, as well as the creation of the Underdark demonlords. The Demonspawn War takes place between 300 P.O.D. to 200 P.O.D., while the First Fairy War takes place between 200 P.O.D. to 100 P.O.D. | The early history of mortal races on Avlis from after the Nine have left the world and repopulated it with their own races, to the opening stages of the Great War. Many of the first nations are formed in this era, as well as the creation of the Underdark demonlords. The Demonspawn War takes place between 300 P.O.D. to 200 P.O.D., while the First Fairy War takes place between 200 P.O.D. to 100 P.O.D. | ||
=== The Great War – 100 P.O.D. – Y.O.D. === | === [[The Great War]] – 100 P.O.D. – Y.O.D. === | ||
The Great War remains the greatest conflict fought between mortal races on Avlis, involving the great ancient orc empire of Dobrekan and the great alliance between T’Nanshi, Galdos and the fey races. Waging for nearly a century, the war eventually ends with the catastrophic Orcish Destruction which kills 1/5th of the world’s population and reduces much of the world into anarchy for several decades. | The Great War remains the greatest conflict fought between mortal races on Avlis, involving the great ancient orc empire of Dobrekan and the great alliance between T’Nanshi, Galdos and the fey races. Waging for nearly a century, the war eventually ends with the catastrophic Orcish Destruction which kills 1/5th of the world’s population and reduces much of the world into anarchy for several decades. | ||
=== Age of Peace – Y.O.D. – 275 O.D. === | === [[The Age of Peace]] – Y.O.D. – 275 O.D. === | ||
The immediate post war era saw the rise of new powers in Avlis, with the formation of the First Kurathene Empire and formation of the M’Chekian Union. T’Nanshi and Galdos gradually retreat into their home territories to lick their wounds from the war, while the orcs struggle to survive on the western coast of Negaria. Many of the lesser gods are conceived in this period, including [[The Twins]], [[Senath]], [[Hurine]] and [[Berryn]]. | The immediate post war era saw the rise of new powers in Avlis, with the formation of the First Kurathene Empire and formation of the M’Chekian Union. T’Nanshi and Galdos gradually retreat into their home territories to lick their wounds from the war, while the orcs struggle to survive on the western coast of Negaria. Many of the lesser gods are conceived in this period, including [[The Twins]], [[Senath]], [[Hurine]] and [[Berryn]]. | ||
=== Age of Immortals – 275 O.D. – 1825 O.D. === | === [[The Age of Immortals]] – 275 O.D. – 1825 O.D. === | ||
This era was dominated by the presence of two great immortal rulers: Joral Kuras of the Second Kurathene Empire and the great Bandit King The’ton of Dubunat. Most of the politics of this era involved the two immortal rulers, and both rulers made repeated attempts to hem in the other, leading to the creation of colonial city-states like the Seven Cities. However, despite the tension between the two immortals, the era was known for its relative prosperity and stability. | This era was dominated by the presence of two great immortal rulers: Joral Kuras of the Second Kurathene Empire and the great Bandit King The’ton of Dubunat. Most of the politics of this era involved the two immortal rulers, and both rulers made repeated attempts to hem in the other, leading to the creation of colonial city-states like the Seven Cities. However, despite the tension between the two immortals, the era was known for its relative prosperity and stability. | ||
=== Age of | === [[The Age of Darkness]] – 1825 O.D. – 2148 O.D. === | ||
The era immediately after the death of Joral Kuras was one filled with strife and conflict. Some notable conflicts of this era include the centuries long M’Chek-T’Nanshi War, the three Tri-Fief Wars, the Drotid-T’Nanshi Conflict, and the Second Fairy War. The Age of Strife coincided with the rise of the Seven Cities Confederation as the greatest center of culture on Negaria, a position it would occupy for the next five hundred years. | The era immediately after the death of Joral Kuras was one filled with strife and conflict. Some notable conflicts of this era include the centuries long M’Chek-T’Nanshi War, the three Tri-Fief Wars, the Drotid-T’Nanshi Conflict, and the Second Fairy War. The Age of Strife coincided with the rise of the Seven Cities Confederation as the greatest center of culture on Negaria, a position it would occupy for the next five hundred years. | ||
=== Age of Rebirth – 2148 O.D. – 2587 O.D. (A1 Era) === | === [[The Age of Rebirth]] – 2148 O.D. – 2587 O.D. (A1 Era) === | ||
The Age of Rebirth was a period of rebuilding from the ravages of the wars that had struck during the Age of Strife. It was a time of change and revival, with the rise of the Fourth Kurathene Empire, the nations of M’Chek and Elysia, and the first great contact with the continent of Khanjar Kuro. While there was an absence of great power wars between the nations, this period also recorded the Second and Third Demonspawn Wars, the first against M’Chek and the second against both Deglos and Galdos, leaving a lasting legacy of unequal revival between various nations. | The Age of Rebirth was a period of rebuilding from the ravages of the wars that had struck during the Age of Strife. It was a time of change and revival, with the rise of the Fourth Kurathene Empire, the nations of M’Chek and Elysia, and the first great contact with the continent of Khanjar Kuro. While there was an absence of great power wars between the nations, this period also recorded the Second and Third Demonspawn Wars, the first against M’Chek and the second against both Deglos and Galdos, leaving a lasting legacy of unequal revival between various nations. | ||
Revision as of 00:24, 4 January 2009
Though Avlis as a world is only four thousand years old, it has a rich history. That history is detailed in the sections on the right. A brief overview can be gained from the timeline shown below:
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The Epochs of History
The history of Avlis can be divided into 8 major epics as given below.
Age of Spirits – 2000 P.O.D. – 1085 P.O.D.
Avlis is populated by nature spirits, who roam the world and create flora and fauna, living in peace. No mortal races are present, and the Supreme is worshipped in peace by the innocent nature spirits that he created.
The Age of the Gods – 1080 P.O.D. – 600 P.O.D.
The Great Nine and the Negerai-Prime are in a perpetual state of conflict, with their divine armies waging war across all of Avlis.
Time of The Dawning – 500 P.O.D. – 100 P.O.D.
The early history of mortal races on Avlis from after the Nine have left the world and repopulated it with their own races, to the opening stages of the Great War. Many of the first nations are formed in this era, as well as the creation of the Underdark demonlords. The Demonspawn War takes place between 300 P.O.D. to 200 P.O.D., while the First Fairy War takes place between 200 P.O.D. to 100 P.O.D.
The Great War – 100 P.O.D. – Y.O.D.
The Great War remains the greatest conflict fought between mortal races on Avlis, involving the great ancient orc empire of Dobrekan and the great alliance between T’Nanshi, Galdos and the fey races. Waging for nearly a century, the war eventually ends with the catastrophic Orcish Destruction which kills 1/5th of the world’s population and reduces much of the world into anarchy for several decades.
The Age of Peace – Y.O.D. – 275 O.D.
The immediate post war era saw the rise of new powers in Avlis, with the formation of the First Kurathene Empire and formation of the M’Chekian Union. T’Nanshi and Galdos gradually retreat into their home territories to lick their wounds from the war, while the orcs struggle to survive on the western coast of Negaria. Many of the lesser gods are conceived in this period, including The Twins, Senath, Hurine and Berryn.
The Age of Immortals – 275 O.D. – 1825 O.D.
This era was dominated by the presence of two great immortal rulers: Joral Kuras of the Second Kurathene Empire and the great Bandit King The’ton of Dubunat. Most of the politics of this era involved the two immortal rulers, and both rulers made repeated attempts to hem in the other, leading to the creation of colonial city-states like the Seven Cities. However, despite the tension between the two immortals, the era was known for its relative prosperity and stability.
The Age of Darkness – 1825 O.D. – 2148 O.D.
The era immediately after the death of Joral Kuras was one filled with strife and conflict. Some notable conflicts of this era include the centuries long M’Chek-T’Nanshi War, the three Tri-Fief Wars, the Drotid-T’Nanshi Conflict, and the Second Fairy War. The Age of Strife coincided with the rise of the Seven Cities Confederation as the greatest center of culture on Negaria, a position it would occupy for the next five hundred years.
The Age of Rebirth – 2148 O.D. – 2587 O.D. (A1 Era)
The Age of Rebirth was a period of rebuilding from the ravages of the wars that had struck during the Age of Strife. It was a time of change and revival, with the rise of the Fourth Kurathene Empire, the nations of M’Chek and Elysia, and the first great contact with the continent of Khanjar Kuro. While there was an absence of great power wars between the nations, this period also recorded the Second and Third Demonspawn Wars, the first against M’Chek and the second against both Deglos and Galdos, leaving a lasting legacy of unequal revival between various nations.
Ongoing Player Actions
2050 A.O.D. forward. To be summarized and laid out on the Avlis Fanfiction site at [1]. ( Elysia:Recent_Events, Ferrell: Recent_Events, Mikona:Historic_Events, Mikona:Recent_Events, T'Nanshi: Recent_Events )
Time period where online players are using the world. The server year is 2169 A.O.D. as of September 2006. The reference dates on Orleron's original timeline article were relative to 2000 A.O.D. However, the Avlis Calendar calculator suggests that the game year was 2050 A.O.D. when the Mikona server first went live, on 1 June 2002. Regarding this calculator, dates there are accurate up to 13 June 2005, when the flow of Avlis calendar time was adjusted from 2 minutes/hour to 4 minutes/hour. The difference between calculator time and server time is around 18 years now. In any event, the current official game date is displayed when you log in, and can be viewed from the custom radial menu at any time.
See also: Date Translation thread.
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1950 A.O.D.Time period of Avlis Campaign 1 & 2 notes. Valok tries to enter world and is foiled. The Equalizer and Champion orders are formed. Angadar is rumored to have taken on the mantle of Deceit & Trickery upon the death of the goddess Tianna, killed by Mikon. Andrinor becomes a deity and takes the mantle of Magic and starts his church. 1900 A.O.D.Time period of Avlis Campaign 0, where the players tried to get Angadar's daughter Jade away from Hell. The destruction of the Avariel city of Toostan, and most of the Avariel race. Drangonari elves take a portion of Drotid as their own. 1850 A.O.D.Angadar's ascension to godhood. |
The Age of Darkness |
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1825 A.O.D.Death of Kuras, collapse of the Kurathene Empire. Nemeril banishes O'Ma from the world with the "Godslayer". Angadar takes the Godslayer from Nemeril and rescues O'Ma, and returns the weapon to O'Ma for safe keeping. 1000 A.O.D.The Age of Darkness. Not much is known about this period. Legend has it that the all-powerful counterpart to the Eternal Spark, the Black Dagger, was found and a god was destroyed with it. This is rumored to have touched off a devastating war between the gods and their followers. |
The Age of Peace |
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80 A.O.D.City of Mikona founded by tribes of M'Chekian humans. 1 A.O.D.Beginning of Age of Peace.... many of the newer minor gods and minor races were created during this time. Immortals ran rampant. |
The Great War |
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1 P.O.D.Orc mages create the huge explosion that ends the Great War and kills nearly everyone on the planet. The remaining orcs found the nations of Brekon and Dubunat on the west coast. 50 P.O.D.Great War is just ending up. Mikon creates the evil dragons to enter the fray. 76 P.O.D.Battle of Nireth Cove fought in T'Nanshi. 100 P.O.D.The Great War begins when Orcs attack the warring fairy factions. |
The Fairy War |
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200 P.O.D.The Fairy War starts. |
Time of the Dawning |
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300 to 225 P.O.D.The Demonspawn Wars take place. 500 P.O.D.The nine major gods finish creating their races. (Time of the Dawning) |
Age of the Gods |
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600 P.O.D.The Negerai is destroyed. 1000 P.O.D.The nine warriors and Negerai become greater gods and start fighting. 1005 P.O.D.The spirits roaming Avlis are being slowly wiped out by the Tanar'ri infestation. This angers The Supreme, and he decides to free the nine warriors in an effort to save the world. 1010 P.O.D.The nine warriors are captured by the Negerai and brought to Avlis. Their prisons are built and the Tanar'ri start to infest the planet. 1500 P.O.D.Avlis is at peace. Nature gods roam. 2000 P.O.D.The Supreme creates Avlis. (The Age of the Gods) |