2nd Age of the Sun

The Second Age is the time of the first Reign of the Death Queen, and of the great Wars. The remnants of the Avallani, calling themselves Argani, began to wander, looking for a new home. Other Elves were slowly being corrupted to the Death Queen’s cause, but the Argani remained faithful to the teachings of the Toltoni. At the same time, Men had awoken and walked upon Gaiana. Men were weak, and were perfect for the Death-Queen’s schemes. Many Men also joined her banner, and others were enslaved, particularly by the last of the Norsans, dwelling in the East.
The realm of Edhelnore was founded by Melwen and the Argani in Vanore. Establishing their capital at Emynost, they quickly spread across the land. Isolated, they thrived, and it became a fair land rivaling that of old Avallon. Melwen’s brother Calador, meanwhile, established another realm further to the west, named Enedhaur.
At first they were alone, save for the Wood Elves who lived in Vanore before the Argani came. The Wood Elves were territorial and many wars were fought against them. A small peace ensued when Melwen agreed to marry the Wood Elf prince, Aldaru. The couple were married for just a day, however, before the Prince tried to assassinate Melwen. The attempt failed, and another bloody war ensued. In the end most of the Wood Elves were driven west, to Tauron. The others pledged allegiance to King Caledor. The three Elf kingdoms of Edhelnore, Enedhaur and Tauron began to live in harmony, far from the wars of the west.
Many centuries passed in peace, until men began to flee eastwards from the Death Queen’s yoke, seeking safety and homes. Others escaped from the Norsans and sought protection from Caledor. The king could no longer stand idly by and ignore the threat. He agreed to let the Men settle in Iaurdor, and ceded parts of his kingdom to them. Another faction, led by Chief Spartis were taken under the king’s protection. These men were tall and fair and noble, and Caledor saw potential in them.
Spartis’s folk were granted a town of their own, just south of Emynost. The Elves began to teach them how to use magic, as well as improved smithing and fighting skills. Spartis’s two sons, Durin and Kuros, excelled, and began to rival even the Elves. Using techniques learned from the Elves Durin forged a great blade, known as Dagnos, which he gave to his brother Kuros, skilled in its use.
Eventually, trained in arms and magic, Spartis’s folk went forth into the world to lead a rebellion. Eventually they mustered an army large enough to rival the Death Queen, as men flocked to their banner. There, in Angudum, Kuros slew the Death Queen, whilst Durin fought her lieutenants. Kuros was raised as the first King of Men, and the Second Age ended.
==Chronology of the West==
Year 	
Event
c.1-900	
Avallona Kingdom prospers
c.100 	
Edhelnore is founded in the east.
232 	
Annax the Urloc arrives at the court of Canthara
420 	
The Pretari found the kingdom of Kenmarra
421-c.700	
The Pretari war against the Suli
436 	
Peragur of Kenmarra marries the Fey-Queen Mariganna
920 	
The Great Cataclysm of the First Lands. Men begin to flee the Death Queen , west and east.
960 	
Spartis and his kin are granted asylum by King Caledor in Edhelnore.
978 	
Ravindi Arrive in Lythaeryn.
978-999	
War between Ravinda and Avallona. Thousands of Ravindi are slaughtered.
992-999	
Canthara withdraws from the war, and offers sanctuary to the Ravindi
999 	
King Ayurath of Avallona is slain in battle by Shandathi, daughter of Ravinda
1000 	
Peace brokered between the Ravidni and Avalloni. The Ravindi are permitted to settle in Lythaeryn. The Ravindi call their territory Shandatha.
1001 	
Ayrania, sister of queen Zallysa of Avallona, marries Lord Ravash, son of Ravinda.
1005 	
The Kahattu arrive in Othrasia . They are granted land by the Tythrani
1006 	
Amandara Half-Elven is born in Shandatha.
1055 	
The Kahattu build a huge and magnificent ziggurat, the Ak'ra, in Othrasia
2555 	
The Great kingdom of Gorgoza is born.
2706-2710	
War between Othrasia and Gorgoza. The Kahattu, with the aid of the Tythrani, defeat Gor-Gonash
2970 	
Durin forges the great blade, Dagnos.
2970-3010	
Kuros and Durin gather the various tribes of men into an army. Ravash of Shandatha leads a host.
3010-3012	
Siege of Iaur Angudum. Ravash is slain.
3012 	
Kuros slays the Death Queen, and is hailed First King of Men.
Category:Edhelnore
Category:Chronology
Category:Enedhaur
Category:Spartai
Category:Kuros
Category:Death Queen
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