The Age of Eskarya

The Age of Eskarya was written by lorekeepers of the Empire of Eskarya and the Conclave of Arcanum, to record the history of the Empire's birth and all that followed during their rule of Southern Elysia.

**0EF** - Aldwin Thorne lands in South-Western Elysia and proclaims himself as Lord-Protector of Eskarya. The Adventurer's Guild of Eskarya is established as adventurers and mercenaries flock to the new land in search on wealth, fame and glory.

**2EF** - Aldwin Thorne is coronated as the Emperor of Eskarya, claiming dominion over the south of Elysia.

**3EF** - The War of the Temporal Avulsion.

**3EF** - Following the War of the Temporal Avulsion, the Empire of Eskarya quickly and efficiently annex the lands to the east, though without bloodshed, forcing the people of Khokkolun into a wandering tribe, never staying in one place for too long, but eventually finding a temporary home in the Vester Hills under the protection of Kitaris the Juvenile.

**10EF** - Vallirk Thorne is named Emperor of Eskarya following the passing of Aldwin Thorne, who died from natural causes. Vallirk Thorne is coronated as the new Emperor of Eskarya.

**10EF** - The Arcana Aegis Law is introduced into the Empire of Eskarya, where the practice of the arcane is strictly forbidden without license from the Conclave of Arcanum. Cleric/Paladin magic of approved faiths and deities can be cast without license, but must be registered with the Empire of Eskarya and place of worship.

**12EF** - The Adventurer’s Guild of Eskarya is disbanded following an attempted assassination of Vallirk Thorne by Mirinus Thunderhorn, following years of raising armies through barracks and mercenary companies throughout the towns and cities of Eskarya. Ultimately, the attempted assassination and coup fails, though Mirinus was able to escape. All members of the guild are either captured by Inquisitors of the Temple of Zitus, or have fled Eskarya for the lands to the North or the Freehold.

**15EF** - The Conclave of Arcanum, in conjunction with the Empire, unveils the newest organization in their lands, known as The Spellbreakers. Trained by the Conclave to withstand the arcane with great resistance and trained in iconoclasm and the dispelling of magic. Known colloquially as The Mage Killers.

**20EF** - As a person of noble birth, hailing from the lands of Eberron, Otto Lyrandar and his family is rewarded for his service to the Empire and named as the Duke of Asturcia, a nation reformed following the annexation of Khokkolun and the surrounding territories. Otto Lyrandar would be tasked with building an armada of ships, to be led by flagship elemental galleons using the technology of his homeland. Serving under Duke Otto Lyrandar, the town of Voskia and its lands is granted to Lord Jamaal al’Hesan. With new found influence in the Empire of Eskarya, the Bound Accuracy becomes a household name tied in allegiance to the Empire.

**23EF** - The great migration of the Nomands of Kol begins, with the monstrous races of Khokkolun venturing beyond the Peaks of the Vale in search of a permanent home, following a rise in attacks in their communities by forces flying no banners or colours. Not seeking enemies of the Empire, Kitaris leaves his lair in Southern Elysia. His whereabouts are since unknown.

**25EF** - The ruins of a great fortress known as Badengatt is rebuilt, with its walls stretching 12 miles across the Valley of Dread. Emperor Vallirk Thorne declares a hold on the expansion of the Empire of Eskarya, with the intention to focus on developing the territories of the Empire and their advancement.

**30EF** - Midnight’s Edge settle on the north-west of Tosima, on Tosima’s Reach. Rebuilding the ruins of a fallen settlement, the town of Nighthaven is born and is home to some 300 people.

**30EF** - Within the Isles of the Freehold, a new school of arcana is born, named the Hexerei Academy.

**30EF** - The ShadowSlink tribe find their home in the Arden Ridge Mountains.

**43EF** - Asperity Castle is constructed in a ravine in the Valour Mountains, founded by Mirinus Thunderhorn and followers of Mogis. A great temple fortress surrounded by a stone maze and filled with gorgons. A new faction is formed following the end of Mirinus Thunderhorn’s rule, The Legion of Wrath.

**57EF** - Under the orders of Emperor Vallirk Thorne, Templars of Zitus and the Eskaryan military mounted an attack on the Tower of Varal. Upon their arrival to shore, some 500 men set up a siege camp. Where, in the dead of night, a horde of Demons attacked and tore their force in half. Believing they still possessed enough men and numbers to be rid of the mage, Vallirk ordered them stay. When morning came and the sun rose, the dead rose with it, as their forces were matched in similar size by the undead, formed by the vessels of their fallen comrades. No living soul, Vallirk Thorne included, returned from the Tower of Varal.

**57EF** - Arcus Thorne is crowned as Emperor of Eskarya. On the day of his coronation, an earthquake ripped across the Capital of Eskarya for just six seconds, but enough time to create fissures throughout the city. It is said that Emperor Arcus Thorne received a message from Varal the Drow mage as the earthquake ended. The words were never revealed by the Emperor, but no words of an attempt at a second assault upon the Tower of Varal were ever uttered under the rule of Arcus Thorne.

**72EF** - The Empire of Eskarya gained a foothold on the Isles of Oparia, acting as a point of safety and checkpoint for trade routes and future expeditions.

**76EF** - New land is discovered to the far east, a continent called Rei’Caelora by locals. An expedition force establishes a trade route with the Kingdom of Sameria for their production of the immensely valuable Crysteel, a forged convergence of Samerian crystallines and steel. Diplomatic relations are established with the ruling King Alannar Khonsekhi.

**92EF** - The Isles of Oparia are lost to pirate forces, believed to have originated from the Freehold.

**100EF** - House Lyrander crafts the first airship for the Empire of Eskarya, and skyborne expeditions begin.

**112EF** - Gileon Thorne named as the fourth Emperor of Eskarya. Arcus Thorne passed from natural causes and was dubbed ‘Arcus the Great’, upon his death.

**123EF** - The College of Wyrdsingers opens at the Hexerei Academy.

**176EF** - During a diplomatic trip to the Kingdom of Sameria, an assassination attempt was made on the life of Gileon Thorne in the streets of Sameria. He would succumb to his wounds, lined with poison six days later.

**176EF** - Lucius Thorne is crowned as Emperor of Eskarya and casts the blame of his father’s death on the Kingdom of Sameria. Relations become strained between the two nations.

**182EF** - After years of soured relations and minor acts of aggression when Eskaryans visited Sameria and Samerians visited Eskarya, the Kingdom of Sameria ended all trade deals and implemented a travel ban on Eskaryan citizens visiting their Kingdom.

**188EF** - With the loss of Samerian Crysteel in their economy, along with years of overspending in the expansion and development of the Empire, the Empire is hit with a recession and poverty strikes against the common people.

**190EF** - With a wave of propoganda, laying the fault of their economic crisis at the feet of the Samerian Kingdom, Lucious Thorne declares preparations for a war campaign against the Samerian Kingdom to take back wealth that was wrongfully stolen from them to help the common people from their poverty stricken state. He calls upon the the people of Eskarya to join the military and join their first deployment across the seas.

**191EF** - The first deployment of 600 military soldiers leave the shores of the Eskarya. Four months later, just 176 return with now territorial gains on the continent.

**192EF** - Emperor Lucious Thorne declares legislation that enforces conscription of any prisoners in the Eskaryan Empire are offered terms of release if they fight in the Samerian Campaign.

**193EF** - The second deployment of 900 military soldiers leave the shores of the Eskarya. An outpost on an island east of the Kindom is established and base operations for their war campaign is secured. *Additional casualties in Sameria of 372*.

**195EF** - After a further two years, the Eskaryan Empire fails to establish an operation in which Samerian Crysteel can be procured. Emperor Lucious Thorne declares legislation that enforces conscription of Half-orcs, Dragonborn, Firbolg, Goliath and Genasi. The Emperor also calls upon the Church of Zitus and Conclave to aid in their campaigns. *Additional casualties in Sameria of 218*.

**197EF** - A third deployment of a further 700 conscripted soldiers leaves the shores of Eskarya. The Eskaryan Empire are able to land and gain a foothold on the shores of the Samerian Kingdom beyond the dune seas.

**199EF** - Word returns to Eskarya that their expeditions into the dunes have failed, requiring further reinforcements. No reserves of the ore or gemstones required for gemstones found outside of the dunes. *Additional casualties in Sameria of 194.*

**200EF** - Emperor Lucious Thorne declares legislation that enforces conscription of all races and creed, men and women of age, to fight in the war against the Samerian Kingdom, calling upon his people's civic duty to fight for their home, lands and Empire and its future. Panic hits the streets of settlements in Eskarya, shocked that they would enforce such legislation on the common races. Many refuse to be sent to their deaths in a war of vanirty and pride for the Emperor. Some flee east to the Freehold, others turn North to Tosima with the small garrison of Badengatt unable to efficiently stop citizens in large numbers from crossing the border.