Early Modern Era

Empire during the Early Modern Era.

The Early Modern Era was a period in the history of Dimension S-2012 lasting from 250 to 600 AA. It succeeds the Dark Ages and preceeds the Modern Era, hence its name. During the Early Modern Era, nations such as Ingen City, Frozyland and USA were founded. By 600 AA, Frozyland and USA would emerge as the world's two superpowers.

## History

### Emergence of post-Dark Ages civilizations

During the late Dark Ages, plague, famine and war had caused a wave of migration from the present day Kung Dynasty south towards present day Ingen City. In 250 AA this resulted in the founding of Ingen City, marking the beginning of the Early Modern Era. Ingen City was founded on the spot where New Sisanctum once stood, now snow free as a result of climate change throughout the ages. Ingen City was a republic modelled after the Merchant Republic of Columbia and founded by shipwrecked prisoners of war from the Kingdom of Kevin, Columbia and Hu Hé Lóng. These three groups overcame their differences and turned Ingen City into a modern metropolis. In the meantime, to the east, a new empire simply called Empire was founded in the harsh snowy environment. Their medieval architecture reminded of the old Sisanctan architecture. In 262AA, the Kingdom of Frozyland was founded in the north, led by its first king, King Elias. To the southeast right next to what is today Alexandria, other descendants of the Merchant Republic of Columbia settled USA. Frozyland quickly grew in size, being helped by trade with Ingen City and a growing population. Its central castle soon became surrounded with a settlement, also in Sisanctan medieval architecture. However, tensions soon began to rise with USA and USA embarked on a journey to settle in new lands as the influence of Frozyland grew. USA soon found their new home underground in a jungle not far from where USA is located today. However, tensions continued to rise as the global population surged. In the meantime, the holiday resort known as Seaside Bay was settled, and an earthquake in Empire forced them to relocate to a different spot where the grounds were more stable and fertile.

### Early wars

In 334, a battle occurred between USA and Empire in the desert west of where T-Town is located today (see Battle of Ragthanatos). USA thereafter claimed the small Empirian outpost in the desert. In 359, an incident occurred in Frozyland which would gradually lead to the end of the Early Modern Era. In that year, the statue of Piloswine that was built by King Cedric of Frozyland burnt to the ground. USA was quickly blamed as a scapegoat and war was declared (see Frozyland-USA War). Empire and Seaside Bay quickly joined Frozyland's side as they saw an opportunity to loot and sack USA's underground base. In the early stages of the war, things mostly remained limited to espionage, as the Allied forces tried to find a way into USA to overwhelm the enemy. In 362, they finally found a way and the Siege of USA began. Soldiers from Empire, Frozyland and Seaside Bay entered through a hole in the ceiling and infiltrated USA. Using TNT and setting houses aflame, the attackers were able to overwhelm USA's army and cornered them in the central town hall in the back of the underground base. When one visits the ruins of this once great base, one will see the results of the destruction. Today, this site is protected as cultural heritage under UN law.

### International cooperation

In 363, the war was ended with the Treaty of Ingen City between Frozyland, Ingen City and USA. USA abandoned their underground base in the jungle and settled east where it still stands to this day. After the war, relations between USA and Frozyland improved and the first global metro line was built. The metro line, which still stands today and which forms an integral part of the local metro lines of Ingen City, USA and Frozyland, connects all major settlements in S-2012. In 375AA, the first SerriGames were held as a competition between the nations of the world. The SerriGames consisted of ten disciplines in which teams competed against each other. USA won that first edition. Since then, the global sports scene has steadily developed. By 415AA, a global highway was also completed, starting in Empire and ending in USA. As the world further globalized, Frozyland expanded its borders and several new settlements were founded, including Port Dover, Svartalheim and Strontheim among others. To the south of Frozyland and north of Seaside Bay, T-Town was founded and became the site of the largest museum in the world (see SerriGaming Museum). In between USA and Frozyland, Asgard was founded. And USA further urbanized. In 600AA, the nations of Frozyland, USA and T-Town met in Frozyland to found the United Nations, marking the beginning of the Modern Era.

## Technological advancements

### Energy and transport

The discovery and domestication of horses (*1.6*) in 258AA allowed the declining population of S-2012 to bounce back and re-engage in trade and exploration. This resulted in several new empires and nations to be founded in the following decades, including the Kingdom of Frozyland and USA. A major (re-)invention to occur during the Early Modern Era is the rediscovery of flight. Flying crafts began to pop up in the late 3rd century (see Movicorp) and in 516AA, the Elytra was invented (*1.9*).

### Construction and materials

The invention of techniques to produce stained glass (*1.7*), in combination with the import of terracotta from other parts of the world (*1.6*) resulted in an architectural renaissance. The new cities popping up all over the world often made use of these colorful materials to showcase their wealth and craftsmanship. The discovery of various ocean monuments (*1.8*) around 375AA also lead to various new communities rising up to provide the world with prismarine resources.

### Industrial Revolution

The use of Command Blocks and the invention of observers (*1.11*) resulted in a true industrial revolution. Inventions resulting from this revolution include, but are not limited to, the global mail system, teleportation pads and remote redstone activators.

### Writing

The invention of the printing press in 283AA (*1.7.2*) allowed books to be copied and distributed easily. The printing press caused a true informational revolution and its effects are still visible today, most notably through the creation of the Library.