An overview of critical historical events of the Realm of Nathakra
BC = Before Cataclysm PC = Post Cataclysm
In The Beginning
100000 BC > 50000 BC
100000 BC
CREATION OF THE REALM OF NATHAKRA
In the depths of time, approximately 100,000 years before The Great Binding, a coalition of powerful beings from various realms—Krynn, Faerûn, Eberron, Greyhawk, and others—gathered at the Celestial Convergence. These entities—gods, titans, archmages, and elemental lords—sought a new realm where their powers could intertwine without the limitations imposed by their native worlds. At this sacred meeting point, charged with cosmic energy, they pooled their vast powers and birthed a new realm: Nathakra.
95000 BC
The Great Primordial War
The war raged for centuries, with the new gods unleashing their full might against their creators. The old gods, though vastly powerful, were outnumbered and overwhelmed by the relentless assault. In the end, the new gods succeeded in their rebellion. Unable to destroy their creators, they instead banished or imprisoned the old gods, sealing them away in hidden realms or locking them within the very fabric of Nathakra itself.
10000 BC > 5000 BC
PRIMORDIAL TIMES
A time before time when great primordial beings walked Nathakra, helping shape the world the people know today. Created as instruments or weapons of the Gods themselves, these Primordial beings all but disappeared in to myth and legend.
Unstable Times
5000 BC > 1500 BC
4999 BC
THE GREAT TIMEQUAKE
Sometime after the time of the Primordials, during the time the scholars of present day call the Unstable Time, a cataclysmic event caused the flow of time to be disrupted. It caused fractures in the temporal tapestry. The Timekeeper intervened to restore order, mending the rifts and ensuring the continuity of time across the world. Shortly after this, The Time War occurred.
The Time War: A conflict that arose when an ambitious deity sought to usurp control over the flow of time and impose their own version of history. The Timekeeper, along with allied deities, engaged in a titanic struggle to preserve the sanctity of time and prevent the disruption of the natural order. Not much else is known about this time in recorded history.
There are rumors that The Circle of Gaia, a religious order. was established during this period as well and became one of, if not the, oldest religions in Nathakra. The period is known as the time of Awakening to its followers; when the spirits of the land and elements granted their blessings upon the chosen few. These individuals, touched by the raw power of nature, became the first members of the Circle and dedicated themselves to its teachings.
1900 BC
CONTRUCTION OF THE SOLAR SANCTUM
Construction of the Solar Sanctum, the first grand temple dedicated to Hieros, is erected in the heart of Nathakra’s capital city; Theos. The Solar Sanctum becomes the center of worship, knowledge, and enlightenment for the faithful and followers of The Pantheon of Helios religion.
Age of Prophecy
1500 BC > 1001 BC
1499 BC > 1000 BC
AGE OF PROPHECY
A period where the Timekeeper bestowed visions of significant events and prophecies upon chosen mortal seers. These prophetic insights guided kingdoms, influenced the outcomes of wars, and sparked quests that would shape the destiny of Nathakra. Recorded on sacred scrolls throughout the realm and hidden away, many of these prophecies have been lost to time and myth.
Age of Despair
1000 BC > 1 BC
1000 BC
Age of Despair
When the Underworld erupted in to the mortal plane, it began a new era of darkness and cruelty known now as the Age of Despair. The Rise of Shadows: During the dark period of the Age of Despair, the Brotherhood of Shadows rose to prominence, taking advantage of the weakened state of Nathakra. They infiltrated various aspects of society, manipulating key figures and spreading their influence through fear and intimidation.
999 BC
THE FIRST CATACLYSM
Malachi brought forth the catastrophic event known as the Cataclysm, which shattered the boundaries between the mortal world and the underworld roughly 1000 BC.
800 BC
RISE OF THE SOLAR COUNCIL
A council of high priests and priestesses, known as the Solar Council, and their military force, The Celestial Guard, is established to govern the religious affairs of the Pantheon of Hieros. They oversee rituals, interpret divine signs, and guide the faithful in matters of faith and doctrine. They help push back the darkness and keep it from completely overtaking the realm.
500 BC > 421 BC
THE GREAT BLIGHT
Nathakra faced a dire crisis when a dark force known as the Great Blight threatened to engulf the land, corrupting its flora, fauna, and natural balance. After almost 80 years of suffering during an already troubling time, The Circle of Gaia lead a valiant campaign against the Blight, rallying druids and nature magic practitioners from all corners of the world. Through their combined efforts, the Great Blight was defeated and the land was restored to its former splendor.
100 BC
GREAT WAR OF DARKNESS
Roughly 100 years before Archonis The Archonis sacrificed himself in The Great Binding is the recognized time when evil and darkness gained a significant foothold on Nathakra and plunged the realm in to a time of death and torment. The following 100 years were the darkest in the Age of Despair.
1 BC
THE GREAT BINDING
Archonis’ sacrifice to seal the gateway to the Underworld, during the great Cataclysm, leads to the defeat of Malachi and his dark forces. This event is known as The Great Binding and marked the end of the Age of Despair and the beginning of not only a new Age, but a new Era all together. Any event that came after this date is now considered PB (Post Cataclysm).
Age of Radiance
0 BC and Beyond
0 BC
AGE OF RADIANCE
A period of enlightenment and cultural blossoming takes place under the guidance of the Pantheon of Hieros. Advancements in art, philosophy, and governance mark this era, with the Solar Sanctum becoming a renowned center of intellectual and spiritual enlightenment.
785 PC
THE CRACKING OF THE INFERNAL SCAR
Nearly eight hundred years after the great Archonis sacrificed himself and his brethren to close shut the jaws of the Underworld, creating the Infernal Scar on the face of Nathakra but ushering in an era of peace and prosperity, the scar is breached and darkness, corruption and torment begin to spill in to the Realm once more.
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