General History

**The general history of this world is vast, and though much of it you can find out in-game, this will give insight into the basics.**

**POST-ORDERING**

The first lifeforms arise, and the primordial gods are created. The planet's ecology begins to change drastically as a result of the energies and as it takes shape, speeding up the evolutionary process heavily. The first intelligent lifeforms follow soon after.

**THE SHAPING**

A period of time that the Dwarves refer to, over 200 million years after the Post-Ordering, this is when the continents drifted and shattered to form the world as it has come to be known. 65 million years have passed, and the world is constantly changing shape, though remains mostly the same. This is the time when the intelligent lifeforms had fully evolved and the concept of ''races'' was invented.

It is said that there was a 13th primordial god during this time, who quarreled heavily with the rest of its companions. It gained extreme power, and the others were fearful of its wrath. They worked in unison to destroy and imprison the god, and hurled its remains from the planet, resulting in the continents drifting further apart and fixating, and it is said that during this time, the moon came to be, as the remnants of a dead god.

**THE ERA OF YOUTH**

This is referred to as the time when the intelligent races evolved into their current biological state, and began to work in tribes and clans, developing primitive technology and hunting together. This is generally said to have taken place some 70,000 years ago, and 20,000 years later, some few races began to migrate throughout the world and the concept of a ''society'' was invented.

Some races were said to have evolved further than many others, and began to utilize primitive architecture to construct houses and villages, developing basic technology as they evolved.

**THE DRAGON ERA**

Named by the Dragonborn of the south, this is referred to as the period of time when dragons rose from their mountains in unison and attempted to subjugate the world. They had almost succeeded, but the Dragonborn united with the races of the known world and in unison they created devices to bring the dragons down and kill many of them.

Many years later, the Dragonborn began the practice of enslaving the dragons, resulting in extreme irony and power for the Dragonborn race.

This period of time is generally known to have happened some 20,000 years ago.

During this period of time, the world became united in trade and knowledge, and shared the two with eachother, often waging wars over petty goals. Empires began to rise and many races migrated and colonized different areas. Innovation lead to the invention of technology and agriculture practices, and more.

**THE DAWN ERA**

A prominent time that began 10,000 years ago and ended 5,000 years ago, this is generally referred to as the time when the races began to rise to glory, creating kingdoms and empires and trade routes spanning the world and inventing powerful technologies that lead to the advancement of the whole world. Entire civilizations became literate, languages were perfected and many were lost to time.

This is generally said to be the ''Golden Age'' of all of the races on the planet.

**THE RED ERA**

Generally referred to as the current period of time that began 5,000 years ago. It was named so by the Humans because of many wars waged across many kingdoms and empires throughout the world, creating extensive political instability and leaving many races threatened. It is during this time that the threat of what is called the ''Three Empires'' has arisen, and strange phenomena are occurring throughout the world, leaving many afraid for the future.

- The Rahu Empire

A powerful empire raised by the Dragonborn, this empire could easily threaten the balance of the entire world, as one of the most prominent civilizations on the planet, riding atop dragons and boasting golden palaces and incredible magical and military prowess. As of late, they have become very greedy in their pursuit of power, going so far as to wage war on multiple fronts. They threaten the very existence of the Leonin kingdoms nearby, and the Morguu Empire is not far out of their reach.

- The Morguu Empire

An empire raised by Aarakocra, they have become known for the distribution of knowledge throughout the world. Fortunately a relatively peaceful and selfless people, the Morguu do not generally pose much of a threat, but are necessary for the developments of many races. As of late, they have become somewhat solitary, and many contacts with them have been lost for unknown reasons.

- The Kingdoms of Avalath

Though not an empire, the Kingdoms of Avalath are the most powerful of the human race and maintain contact with many of the humans. As of late, they have become somewhat supremacist, though remain mostly peaceful in their pursuit for political power. Many humans seem to oppose them and something stirs, though none know what.

Known Problems

- The dragons have mostly been domesticated and enslaved by the Dragonborn. Few true dragons remain, and all of them are hidden.

- The Rahu Empire is hellbent on expansion and war.

- The Morguu Empire has gone silent.

- The Kingdoms of Avalath seem to be going corrupt, are facing an economic collapse.

- The barrier between dimensions seems to be getting thinner. The gods are getting weaker. Prayers go unanswered.

- The Leonin are facing a genocide.