Third Age

The Third Age and current Age started with the founding of the Kingdom of Nova, which went on to become the Novan Empire. As the Age is still ongoing and is in more recent history, it is easier to create a clear timeline of the Third Age.

## Timeline

1 TA- The Kingdom of Nova is founded after a warlord known as Novarius settles at the site of modern day Grand Nova.

52 TA- A half-elf known as Harxes declares himself the descended of the original Moon King, and begins rebuilding the Edan Empire.

93 TA- The city of Niefenrin is besieged by Magnus Gianstblood. The siege last for three months, and ends with a truce after Magnus marries the daughter of the lord of Niefenrin. This even is considered the founding of the Kingdom of Reokand.

102 TA- Harxes II is born to an elderly Harxes I and his human consort. This is the only known instance of a half-elf fathering a child.

132 TA- The Swahin tribe discovers a large deposit of gold at the site of present day Kalabit. The local Obor clan of dwarves agree to an alliance with the Swahin for mining the gold underground, while the Swahin build a city above the mines. They begin trading with other nearby tribes and hiring others as mercenaries.

139 TA- Theodor Galica builds Castle Galica, and declares himself king of Eastedge.

164 TA- The Swahin have formed a vast trade network, and the chief of the Swahin tribe declares himself emperor, backed by a large army of mercenaries. This is the beginning of the Golden Empire of Swahin.

203 TA- The red dragon Scharz is slain by a barbarian known as Hector near Grand Nova. Hector is granted nobility by Novarius III and takes on the name Hector Inferna.

221 TA- Novarius III dies with no heirs, and Hector Inferna is declared king by the senate. Hector goes on to reform the Kingdom of Nova into the Novan Empire.

301 TA- The Golden Empire of Swahin begins to follow the ancient custom of the Kingdom of Melma involving exile of certain criminals to the Rocklands. Thanks to the trade fleets of the Swahin, the practice begins to be adopted by much of the known world.

532 TA- The Edan Empire leads a failed invasion of the Novan Empire, thwarted by 300 members of the Third Legion.

629 TA- The eruption of Mount Eatratorat devastates the southern half of the Edan Empire.

631 TA- Dragonborn, led by the prophet of Rauta, Gilganesh, settle around Mount Eatratorat, building a city in the devastated region. The ashfall from the mountain fertilizes the region over the next few years, and the prophet's teaching draw in more dragonborn immigrants, leading to the birth of the Sumerkan Empire.

662 TA- The Zlavoi tribe of gryphon riders conquer the dwarven city of Urshagal, renaming it Zlavia. Igor Zlavoi declares himself a duke, and thus the Duchy of Zlavoia is born.

679 TA- As the Duchy of Zlavoia spreads its territory and gains more power, the Novan Empire leads an invasion of the Duchy. However, the Zlavoians mount a successful defense, and the Empire fails to maintain its force in the brutal Zlavoian winter. Unfortunately for the Zlavoians, they lose most of their gryphons in this war.

789 TA- At the border of the Golden Empire of Swahin, many tribes and cities form an alliance known as the Kaphian Republics to halt the spread of imperialism and maintain their independence. They maintain their alliance through clever trade deals, as well as the creation and sale of gnomish technology.

792 TA- Inspired by the Kaphian Republics, many people in the eastern Sumerkan Empire, bordering Tssaksa, form the state of Namhana, gaining some power through trade deals with the Kaphians and Novans. However, the state quickly devolves into a loose collection of warlords battling for dominance.

801 TA- A tiefling warrior known as Dukara gains the support of the people by vowing to reestablish stability in Namhana. He succeeds in subduing the other warlords, but is largely considered a brutal dictator by many.

822 TA- The White Horde begins to gain power in the Eastern Steppes. Local tribes are either forced to join as mortal servants, or are brutally wiped out and brought back as undead. This tactic grows the horde significantly, and they soon begin raiding Novan territory.

843 TA- The Eastedge Campaign takes place.

843 TA- The Grand Nova Campaign begins.

843 TA, 28th-29th of November- The event known as "The Night of Rats" occurs in the city of Grand Nova, when an infestation of wererats started by the White Horde reaches a boiling point. With the help of four heroes, the Falcons along with the Owlbears stop the outbreak, and the dates become known as national holidays from then on.