The Lost Cataclysm

*This article is about the in-universe event. For the campaign, see The Lost Cataclysm (Campaign).*

**The Lost Cataclysm** was an event that resulted in the devastation of the Saulis Isles and Okos, as well as more minor incidents of destruction across Daerraphere. In addition, nearly all dragons and dragonborn went into hiding. It is unknown what caused the destruction, as no one has any memory of the event, only the aftermath. In the years following the Cataclysm, communication and trade between nations and kingdoms dropped significantly, due either to the collapse of governments caused by the destruction, or political isolationism. The Cataclysm took place in 4107 ANW.

## History

### The Ketis Virus

One year prior to the Cataclysm, a zombie virus devastated Niapra, resulting in the death of their queen, Vestele Kelric. The instability of the Niapran government following this event may have added onto the political disarray following the Cataclysm.

### The Okos Eruption

In what is believed to be the first event of the Cataclysm, the volcano on the largest island of Okos erupted, destroying the capital city and killing thousands, including Okos' Queen Maeoryn. Since the two-thousand-year storm surrounding Ereneas ended several years prior, Okos had been facilitating renewed diplomatic relations with the continent's nations. As a result of the destruction, many of Ereneas' nations adopted very isolationist foreign policy.

### The Destruction of Saulis

Saulis was the hardest hit region during the Cataclysm. Xilokiir, one of Vestya's major cities, was completely destroyed, with a massive crater located where the city once stood. Additionally, Ostad has been rendered completely uninhabitable. Wild Magic, previously mostly affecting the Eastern Wilds, now dominates the region. All existing cities and settlements on the island have been wiped out.

A massive wildfire devastated the Xiloks Forest, thought to have been caused by whatever destroyed Xilokiir.

It is believed that the destruction of Ostad may have resulted in the isolated catastrophic events across the rest of the world. The locations of destruction form a pattern centered on Ostad.

### The Project

*Main article: The Project*

Many religious, magical, and scientific organizations have spent the decades attempting to explain the Cataclysm. One of the most surreal organizations that has appeared is the Project. They have built a mythology surrounding the Cataclysm, describing extra-dimensional beings and government conspiracies. Many of the cult's ceremonies involve heavy psychedelics. The group's leaders are David Windbrook and Sia Jesqonda.

### Political Repercussions

The only Saulis-based government that still exists in a similar form to what it was before the Cataclysm is the Elendul Republic. It has become more authoritarian over the years, and has expanded its territory, now reaching south past Cauldor's Peak and further north near the Elearian Springs.

Soon after the Cataclysm, the Elendul Republic closed their borders, detaining and deporting refugees coming from Iannocia and Bevrimn, particularly an Elven caravan coming from the North. Conditions in the detainment facilities were horrible, families were separated, and possessions were stolen by guards.

One notable group of refugees that survived the border crisis were a group of Elves that have since set up a farming community near Drimwell.

## Known Casualties

* Nahla al-Siddiqui
* Barmyl Nassrynn
* Brenmythe Galkilia
* Sarza Kalborys
* Weywocket
* Namari Amastacia
* Vurthisk
* Queen Maeoryn
* ~100,000 deaths in Ostad
* ~5,000 deaths in Vestya (Mostly in Xilokiir)
* ~1,500 deaths in Okos
* ~7,500 deaths in other incidents

## Trivia

* Stenn is the only nation that maintained significant diplomatic relations with Ereneas following the Cataclysm.