The recorded history of the world since the founding of the Dawnfire Imperium.
Aurelian Valcor unifies the human realms. The Church of Aureon is formalized and the Luminary Throne is enthroned.
Basalt-and-iron arch with chain-sigils seals a Flux tear. Publicly a miracle; secretly a containment of demonic incursion.
Inferni are declared 'Redeemed through Service' and enslaved. The Sigil of Compliance is introduced.
All magi must be bound to noble houses within heraldic ward lattices. Free magi are branded heretical.
First major conflict with Orc Dominions along marsh frontiers. Goblin sappers debut.
Aurelian assassinated (Elven knowledge). Cassian takes the throne and focuses on consolidation and bureaucracy.
Bitter highland campaign against the Orcs. Cities change hands multiple times.
Elven Deep refines the Ritual of Veiled Ascension. High and Forest Elf agents begin large-scale infiltration.
Long reign focused on infrastructure, roads, and fortresses.
Urban wealth surges as guild privileges expand.
Major crackdowns on Umbral Path salons and 'velvet houses'.
Becomes regent during crisis, later Empress. Famous for wearing white as a symbol of purity and mourning.
Earliest recorded Inferni–Goblin shadow fair at Embercross Ford.
Ends with the appearance of the first recorded Werewolf (Apex). Both sides withdraw in terror.
Lysera sacrifices herself to slay the demon Veyrath in the Basilica of First Light. Tiber I (the Pike-Lord) takes the throne.
Largest set-piece battles of the age. The Dread Lord Ossarion Veyl raises an undead horde, forcing a temporary Human–Orc alliance.
Liches and Vampires publicly declare their creed. The Church responds with total proscription.
Second female Empress. Launches the Second Purity Drives against Untethered, Umbral cells, and free magi.
Current reigning Emperor of the Dawnfire Imperium.
Thalrienic Synod forecasts multi-front stressors: Orc resurgence, Untethered spread, and coastal Flux anomalies.
A new island is discovered beyond known sea lanes. Recon Charter issued. Rumors of ancient ruins and strange Mana resonance.
The world stands on the edge of great change.