Timeline

* + Timeline of Illigoth - The Age of Elemental Convergence:\*\*

1. \*\*The Primordial Era (Year 0 to Year 5000 EY)\*\*:
- Year 0 EY: The elemental territories are established, each ruled by a powerful Primordial embodying Fire, Water, Earth, or Wind. The people of Illigoth revere these elemental beings as deities.
- Year 1500 EY: The Primordials hold a Great Elemental Council to discuss the delicate balance of the world. They forge an ancient treaty known as the "Harmony Accord," vowing to maintain peace and prevent elemental conflicts.
- Year 3500 EY: The arts of elemental manipulation and magic begin to be taught to select individuals, creating the first elemental wielders.
2. \*\*The Elemental War (Year 5000 to Year 5200 EY)\*\*:
- Year 5000 EY: The Elemental War ignites as tensions between the elemental territories reach a breaking point. Fire and Water clash in the First Battle of Flameshore, marking the beginning of the war.
- Year 5100 EY: The Battle of Whirling Storms shakes the lands as Wind and Earth collide, causing widespread destruction.
- Year 5200 EY: The Elemental War concludes with a cataclysmic event known as the "Elemental Cataclysm." The Primordials are believed to have perished, leaving the world in chaos and the territories devastated.
3. \*\*The Age of Mini Colonies and States (Year 5200 to Year 5700 EY)\*\*:
- Year 5250 EY: The City of Emberhold is founded in Incendia, establishing the first of the mini colonies under a powerful Fireblood lord.
- Year 5400 EY: The Battle of Serene Tides occurs in Cimmeria, as Waterblood clans vie for control over valuable coastal resources.
- Year 5550 EY: The Court of Aeril is established in Windervick, uniting Windblood families under the banner of a powerful Aeromancer.
- Year 5700 EY: The people of Moltaris establish the city of Stonewall, forging the first alliances between Earthblood and Metalblood communities.
4. \*\*The Era of Elemental Convergence (Year 5700 to Year 6000 EY)\*\*:
- Year 5800 EY: The House of Cindershroud is founded on the borders of Sylvaria and Incendia, wielding the power of Wood and Fire.
- Year 5900 EY: The House of Mistfire emerges in the intersection of Incendia and Cimmeria, mastering the manipulation of Steam and Water.
- Year 5950 EY: The House of Azidare is established in the territories shared by Incendia and Moltaris, practicing the arts of Acid and Fire/Water manipulation.
- Year 6000 EY: Illigoth witnesses the convergence of elements, leading to the formation of seven countries - Incendia, Cimmeria, Windervick, Moltaris, Sylvaria, Glimmersteel, and Drakmor.
5. \*\*The Reunification (Year 6000 to Year 6250 EY)\*\*:
- Year 6020 EY: The Council of Seven is formed, composed of representatives from each country, aiming to maintain peace and prevent elemental conflicts.
- Year 6150 EY: The Treaty of Elemental Unity is signed, solidifying the cooperation and mutual defense among the seven countries.
- Year 6200 EY: The Order of the Elemental Guardians is established, comprising skilled elemental wielders who protect the world from threats and maintain balance.
6. \*\*The Age of Unification (Year 6250 to Year 6500 EY)\*\*:
- Year 6280 EY: The Great Market of Illigoth is founded at the crossroads of the countries, becoming a bustling hub of trade and cultural exchange.
- Year 6350 EY: The construction of the Elemental Archive in Glimmersteel begins, a vast repository of knowledge and history from all elemental cultures.
- Year 6450 EY: The Elemental Summit is convened in Windervick, where leaders gather to discuss global issues and foster diplomatic relations.
7. \*\*The Age of Exploration (Year 6500 to Year 6800 EY)\*\*:
- Year 6550 EY: The Fellowship of the Explorers is established, comprising brave adventurers from across Illigoth who embark on expeditions to uncover ancient secrets.
- Year 6650 EY: The College of Elemental Arts is founded in Sylvaria, becoming a renowned institution for elemental education and magical training.
- Year 6750 EY: The Council of Seven enacts the Accord of Elemental Balance, a binding treaty that regulates the use of elemental powers and prohibits their misuse.
8. \*\*The Modern Age (Year 6800 to Present)\*\*:
- Year 6805 EY: The Elemental Games are inaugurated in Incendia, a grand competition where elemental wielders showcase their skills and compete for honor.
- Year 6820 EY: The Council of Seven convenes once again to address a growing concern of elemental anomalies spreading across Illigoth.
- Year 6845 EY: A new generation of elemental wielders known as the "Convergence Heirs" emerge, gifted with the ability to harness multiple elemental powers.
Throughout Illigoth's history, the unique time system follows the cycles of celestial events and elemental convergence. Years are denoted by the prefix "EY" (Era of Elemental Convergence), starting from Year 0 when the elemental territories were divided. Ages are marked as "Age of," corresponding to major periods in history, while eras and dates are counted within each age. The world of Illigoth continues to evolve, with new adventures, challenges, and discoveries awaiting its inhabitants in this age of elemental wonder.