Timeline

# PreN (Pre-Nero)

## 10920-PreN

The first recorded documents of early Zhyani. There exist only a few slates on this topic, but at that time the Zhyani lived in clans, which regularly fought over resources.

## 5609-PreN

Zhyani society shows signs of development, as fossil records show signs of longer lifespans in individuals, as well as better health.

# NN (New Nero)

## 0-NN

Some Zhyani move to Nero after space travel is established. They promptly shut off contact with Zhyan, as they are better off on their own. Magic becomes prevalent in Zhyani genes due to the different environment on Nero (namely, Nero runs on natural magic which the Drakes figure out how to use as it is less 'hostile' than Zhyan magic) and this speeds up societal adaptation.

## circa 5000-NN

Due to a predicted meteorite, the Drakes head underground. They go into 'hibernation' until the dust settles.

## 661936 NN - The Syrlan Era Begins

The start of perhaps one of the most infamous eras in drake history.

## circa 62000000-NN

The Drakes lose track of time, and finally resurface, and decide a new era has begun.

# AE (After Emergance)

## 2-AE

The Drakes wipe out most of human civilization, claiming Nero as their own in an act later named 'The Great Replacement' or 'The Human Extermination'. The worldwide human population is around 2 million after this.

## 305-AE

Winger and Machina are hatched. Queen Archel decides to keep them both alive, going against Istemai custom of killing twins.

## 349-AE

Winger is cursed by Grand Liphanis Articula to always speak the truth - a fact that was beneficial to Queen Archel until Winger discovered workarounds. Machina is given a similar curse, having to flirt with anyone they talk to. Both of these curses are tailored to mess with the twins as much as possible, in a way of making them more likely to bend to Queen Archel's command. Winger meets Ianias, another twin from a different colony, and they become friends.

## 350-AE

Machina and Winger begin to scheme against Articula and Queen Archel - with the intention of taking over Archel Colony for themselves. Due to regular visits to Zhyan from drakekind there are special methods to combat Terecerebro, such as anti-fungals and face masks. They use these to protect themselves from Queen Archel's control and Winger successfully kills Queen Archel.
Grand Liphanis Articula is killed by Machina but is cursed themselves to die painfully over a longer period of time. Machina dies half a day after Articula, unable to get back to Zhyan. The drakes are furious at the death of their Grand Liphanis, and declare war on Istemaikind.

## 352-AE

The Empty War has reached a stalemate, so two Tokoros serpents use their power to summon a Gjillie. They make a deal with the Gjillie - the creature wipes out all Istemai. The deal is set, and the Istemai are wiped out entirely (excluding Winger, who escapes due to fleeing to Nero before they could get caught). Ianias dies to a Gjillie (subsequently becoming a Watcher), unable to make it to Nero. Winger, after realising they have nobody left and they know if they are discovered by the drakes they will be killed. They leap into a frozen ocean, hoping to be preserved until everything blows over.

## 2804-AE

Winger wakes up and all events in The Istemai's Pathogen occur from here.