Timeline of the Salvage Age

This page is a timeline notable and important events and dates of the Salvage age.

## Epochs

The Salvage age is the large time period which began with the Thousand Years Summer and ends with the commencement of the Re-Enlightenment. It is defined by the destruction and later reconstruction of civilization by the means of salvaging materials and ideas from the preceding Beforetimes.

The Salvage age itself is divided by the Arkivist calendar into several different 'Epochs', each of arbitrary lengths both ending and beginning with very important social or political events. The Unsealing was an extremely important event for Arkivist history as it was the point when history once more began to be recorded following the re-introduction of writing. The first two Epochs were Before the Unsealing (B.U) and are therefore poorly documented by Arkivist historians, having very few certain dates, with most being little more than educated guesses. The following four epochs are After the Unsealing (A.U). and are therefore much more thoroughly documented.

### Epochs Before the Unsealing (B.U)

* **Epoch of the Summer (1000Bu-1Bu):** The Epoch of the Summer begins with the opening of the hole in the sky and the commencement of the Thousand Years Summer. This was a time of massive suffering for the world and the destruction of the civilizations of the Beforetimes. Massive climate change triggered by the carelessness of the Old world created the massive floods, droughts, famines, and rampant diseases which reduced the Global population from Billions to what is believed to be a mere few million. This massive drop in population caused nearly all memories of the ancient past and its advanced technology to be wiped out. The few people alive during the hellish epoch took shelter from the scorching sun and horrific storms in caves and dugouts, just barely managing to survive extinction through scavenging and cannibalism. The epoch ends with cessation of the Summer.

### Epochs After the Unseaing (A.U)

* **Epoch of Rebirth (1Au-1788Au):** The Epoch of Rebirth begins with the Unsealing of Ark Mount by the Prophet Ausra, who revived knowledge of the dead Anglish language and founded the Arkivist faith. The epoch is defined by the rebirth of civilization, albeit on a primitive level in most regions, and the foundation of new distinctive cultures across the Maer'Kan continent. Influenced by the Arkivists of Kohlratia surrounding peoples developed their own writing systems and developed increasingly complex societies. During this era, the first true kingdoms and states develop in the Far West and Mexihco, instating hierarchical social structures, organized military forces, and coded law systems. The primitive mythologies and myths of the past become more structured, developing into polytheistic religions known as Nostalgia cults. These new state religions are largely based on the reverence of figures of the Beforetimes who are mistaken as being gods by their worshipers. The Arkivist state of Kohlratia remains independent throughout this period, but is largely isolated from the rest of the world in its effort to protect its wealth of knowledge about the truth about their worlds ancient past. The first religious conflicts between Arkivism and Nostalgia Cults arise largely due to the refusal of Arkivists to acknowledge their neighbors so-called deities as divine. Their knowledge of the fact that these Gods were in fact misinterpretations of prominent figures of the past prevented them from doing so. The epoch ends with the conquest of the independent Arkivist state by the rapidly expanding Mexihtec Empire, ending Arkivist independence for the much of the rest of history.

* **Epoch of Empires (1788Au-2666Au):** The Epoch of Empires begins with the rapid Mexihtec expansion over much of western Maer'Ka, and its conquest of the Arkivist State of Kohlratia. The Epoch is defined by a succession of sprawling and multicultural empires with powerful armies and complex organization, triggering an explosion of population growth and development of the first true metropolises since the Beforetimes. The early part of the epoch is marked by the Mexihtec Empire reaching its zenith of power and their failed invasion of Texhuss. After a period of decline the Mexihtec were pushed out of the southwest by the conquests of the Texhun conqueror Gunnar the Great. Gunnar's reign was short-lived however, and his empire fragmented into a series of successor states established by his feuding generals known as the Texmex kingdoms reigned over the west for much of the middle part of the epoch. The second half of the epoch is marked by the expansion of the Republic and later Empire of Khago and their long rule of the majority of the continent as the greatest power of the Salvage Age, allowing for greater communication and contact between its numerous subject peoples during their Golden Age of Pax-Khagoa. The epoch ends with the destruction of Ark Mount by the Khagoans and the scattering of the Arkivists led by the prophet Daimun.
* **Epoch of Trials (2666Au-3306Au):** The Epoch of Trials begins with the Destruction of Ark Mount and the resealing of the Ark of Knowledge by the Prophet Daimun. The Epoch is defined by the massive transformations of society across the slowly declining Khagoan Empire, both politically and Religiously. The Epoch's first hundred years were consumed by the civil war, barbarian invasions, and social chaos of the era known as the Century of Anarchy, which nearly led to the destruction of the empire. Arkivism rapidly spread during this century, leading to its clash and persecution by the followers of the declining Nostalgia cults. Arkivism's triumph was largely due to its growing reputation as miracle workers, healers, mediators, and charity-givers. These factors led to their appearance to many as a beacon of rational light amongst a sea of barbaric darkness and superstition which defined the Century of Anarchy, the divided imperial generals and officials were too consumed by their conflicting pursuits of power to care for their people suffering, allowing Arkivists to step in to do what they could not. The Century of Anarchy finally ended with the ascension of the first Arkivist Emperor, Cicero Washtenaw, following the Arkivist Revolution and the restoration of the Empire. But his new Empire would be far different than the Empire of the Wabbash Dynasty.

## Epoch of Reconstruction (1Au-1200Au)

* **1Au: The Unsealing**- Ark Mount is unsealed by the prophet Ausra, who would go on to found the Arkivist faith. The Arkivists build their Holy city and capitol around Ark Mount and declare Ausra their first Provost.
* 1-14Au- Ausra leads the Arkivists to convert the tribes of Kohlratia to their cause establishing Arkivist Kingdom of Kohlratia. The first known organized state since the destruction of the Old World.
* 150Au- The first signs of civilization arise in Xalifaunia, Ar'Sonia, Puebloa, and Mexihco, and the first cities since the Beforetimes are established around newly cultivated lands.
* 150-500Au- The Arkivist revival of the Ancient Alphabet causes other civilizations of first the far west then beyond to develop their own distinct alphabets which are partially influenced by the Anglish Alphabet. This allows more extensive record keeping, solidifying the power of newly settled peoples.

* 373Au- The Priesthood of Hollywood is founded in the city of Ellae, becoming one of the first organized religious bodies of the New World. They construct a large temple complex on the crest of Mt. Hollywood overlooking the city using the conscripted labor of their followers.
* **595Au: Foundation of the Xalifaunian Kingdom**: The cities and towns of Xalifaunia are conquered and unified by the countries first Paramount, who declares herself a God-Queen with the backing of the Hollywood Priesthood of Ellae. She establishes her new Royal capital at Buerqulue in 195, forming the first empire since the Beforetimes.
* 624Au- With the new Xalifaunian threat lurking to their west, the militarily weak but wealthy city-states of Ar'Sonia enlist the help of Nabeehoan Mercenaries from the plateau-lands to their north to defend their cities.
* 650-700Au- The Kazkadiyan tribes are influenced by the Xalifaunian's to their south and begin to establish a series of independent kingdoms and city-states across the numerous islands, inlets, and fjords of the Northwest. They develop a complex culture based around a unique caste system with each caste representing an element of nature. Kazkadiyan fleets become a common sight all along the Izifiq coast, trading with many different peoples and exploring new lands as far north as Illazka.
* **661Au- Foundation of the Naabeeho Empire:** The warlike Naabeeho mercenaries become increasingly powerful, making or breaking the priest-kings of Ar'Sonian cities. They take advantage of the situation and conquer the largely defenseless city states, creating the Naabeeho Empire. The new empire would become the Kingdom of Xalifaunia's biggest rivals for power over the far west.
* **666-679Au- The Vayguzz war:** The Xalifaunian Kingdom and Nabeeho Empire both struggled to pull the small but wealthy Kingdom of Vayguzz into their respective spheres of influence to control the lucrative salt caravan routes which operated between the Kingdom and the Great Salt Lake. When the ruling council of Vayguzz decided to side with Xalifaunia due to their greater cultural similarity, Naabeeho invaded and occupied the Kingdom. After a brutal 13 year war Xalifaunia pushed the Naabeeho from the city and incorporated it into their own Kingdom. A treaty was signed ending the war and establishing the upper Kohlratia river as the border between the two powers.
* **685-690Au- The Nabeeho-Pueblo Wars:** After losing the Vayguzz war the Naabeeho turned their expansionist ambitions east and conquered the relatively peaceful Puebloan city-states along the fertile Riyagran river valley.
* 750-800Au- The Nomadic Texhun horse tribes begin to abandon their Nomadic ways and adopt a settled lifestyle, establishing permanent ranches and villages across their lands. But their horses remained central to their culture, allowing for the growth of a new feudal elite class of mounted warriors known as rangers. This new warrior caste took complete control of Texhuss after wiping out the Hispanec Tejuno farmers and fishermen of the Riyagran river delta.
* 930-1050Au- The Kajun sea nomads and pirates begin to adopt civilization after taking inspiration from their wealthy trade partners of the Texhun coast. They began sending voyages outwards from their floating villages in the swampy archipelagos of Acadiania and Mizzipie to found colonies all around the coasts of the Mizzip sea and beyond. These colonies would eventually develop into new city states with economies based on mercantile trade.
* **1077Au- Khago is founded** by the Laeklunder tribe known as the Linoy. It had its beginnings as a small fishing village and trading outpost on Alderman island, located in the middle of the strategically important navigation route, the Straits of Khago, which connected the Great Laeks to the Mizzip sea.
* **1109Au- Foundation of the Mexihtec Empire:** Tlatoani Juanotl, ruler of the city of Anahuac, completes his conquest of the other city-states in the Valley of Mexihco. He then declared himself Gran Tlatoani, establishing the Mexihtec Empire, which would go on to be the largest empire seen since the Beforetimes.
* 1109-1169Au- Gran Tlatoani Juanotl spent the rest of his life fighting a series of wars to expand his burgeoning empire. He conquered the kingdoms of Tapatio, Mocterrey, Chihuahtl, Sinaloac, and Baja, consolidating his power. Then invaded the Mayan city-states where he was killed by a poison dart, ending his reign and giving rise to his son, Tizoc.
* 1169-1885Au- Tizoc began his reign by vengefully conquering the Mayans who killed his father, exacting brutality upon the Mayan peoples and burning their cities. He then set the empires eyes on the north once again, swiftly conquering the declining Nabeehoan Empire and the Kingdom of Xalifaunia, bringing the empire to its greatest extent.
* **1188-1200Au- The Texmex War:** Tizoc demanded that the Texhun barons submit to his Empire but they refused. As a result he invaded Texhuss and managed to subdue to the southern and western parts of the country. The Baron of Ahbleen, Shurmun, rallied the surviving barons against the invaders and defeated them in the battle of Enchanted Rock in 1196. After the battle his men and the other barons declared him Lonestar, or High King, making him the first leader of a united Texhuss. Shurmun then spent the next 4 years defeating the Mexihtec forces through his use of deadly cavalry charges led by his heavily armed and armored Rangers. Tizoc was defeated at the siege of Santohn and was killed while leading his remaining forces on a retreat back south of the Riyagran river, leaving the new Texhun Kingdom victorious and halting Mexihtec expansion.