====== History ====== A history of humanity, especially the [[Atharian Republic]]. ==== Age of Serpents ==== Pre-history, when the serpentfolk, also known as the [[Eldar]], ruled the world. It is said to have lasted over ten thousand years, though the lack of any actual writings makes that difficult to confirm. ==== Age of Elves ==== From the arrival of the [[Elves]] to the [[Devastation]]. Again, the lack of writing at this time, and therefore any historical records, makes this a guess. The Elves claim this date for their arrival, but they are considered an unreliable source. == 5,000 BD == The [[Elves]] arrive, repel the [[Eldar]] and enslave humanity themselves. == 3,000 BD == Kingdom of [[Asokk]] makes a deal with the elves for a sort of independence. == 500 BD == [[./Velnitia/Athar]] becomes a prominent slave centre, controlled by the Elves. A //Stone Grove// is planted here. ==== Age of Humans ==== With both the Eldar and the Elves defeated, it is time for humanity to forge their own destiny in the world. === The Dark Time === The first centuries after the Devastation are known as the Dark Time. There is only vague information from this period, but it is when most human nations started to form. == 0 AD == The Devastation is invoked by humans in the cult of [[Ix]]. The Elven world trees are destroyed. == 235 AD == A small temple to the god [[Solomus]] is built in [[Zemoa]]. It is the first temple to this god built by humans. === The Dawn Time ==== == 350 AD == Zemoan priests arrive in Athar, and build a temple to [[Solomus]] there. It turns out to be quite popular, and within 50 years displaces the priesthood of [[Ix]] as the dominant religion there. == 450 AD == //Republic of Athar// is formed, as the city conquers several neighbouring states. Begins the formation of its permanent legions under Cassius Avidius Laenas. == 475 AD == Completes conquering of [[Velnitia]]. Makes a pact with the dwarves of [[Dahlk]]. == 523 AD == Begins series of wars against [[Kroth]]. == 531 AD == Makes peace with [[Zemoa]], forming an alliance. == 539 AD == Conquers Kroth, and wipes out the central power base of the priesthood of [[Ix]]. == 554 AD == Starts conquering the border states around the Middle Sea. == 598 AD == Conquers most of [[Galcia]]. == 649 AD == Republic of Athar declares the pacification of Novgor to be complete. == 716 AD == The Atharian general Amulius Ulpius Olennius gains power and influence through the conquering of the eastern lands, and declares himself Emperor. The Atharian Empire is formed. == 1,000 AD == Lesser Devastation. The Tarrasque returns, ravaging across central [[Eyressia]]. === The Second Millenium === == 1,059 AD == Capital of //Atharian Empire// is moved from [[Athar]] to [[Tannos]]. == 1,122 AD == //Atharian Empire// becomes the //Atharian Republic//, with the removal of the last Emperor. == 1,437 AD == Now?