Historical Timeline of [Zach's RPG Setting]

  • 427

    Dorish Republic Established

  • 681

    Conquest of Aerlan by Fendarin of Dorr

  • Dec 19, 683

    Birth of Rudhek of Brackenwold

  • 693

    Fendarin of Dorr, Governor of Dorish Aerlan, Dies

  • 694

    Traten the Aerishman Stages Dorish Coup in Aerlan

    Traten stages a coup against Provincial Governor Afton and takes over the command of Dorish troops to put down an uprising of tribesman in Aerlan. Though his actions are illegal, the people rally behind him. When he has finished putting down the rebellion, he surrenders himself to Dorish law and Afton has him executed.
  • 695

    Assassination of Afton Laisandin, Governor of Dorish Aerlan

    Afton is assassinated by some of the Aerish officers with whom he works most closely, men who regarded Traten, whom he executed the previous year, as a hero. In mainland Dorr, the whole thing is dropped, as it has become politically awkward to side with the memory of either Traten or Afton.
  • Birth of Twins Aelin and Adrian of Brackenwold
    Feb 12, 704

    Birth of Twins Aelin and Adrian of Brackenwold

    ...members of the Brackenwold scouting party to Marssen Valley.
  • Birth of Arthien of Brackenwold
    Mar 11, 711

    Birth of Arthien of Brackenwold

    ...a member of the Brackenwold scouting party to Marssen Valley.
  • Birth of Torbewn of Brackenwold
    Jan 26, 712

    Birth of Torbewn of Brackenwold

    ...a member of the Brackenwold scouting party to Marssen Valley.
  • 714

    Taranwy Expedition to Marssen Valley

    The expedition, including Cadoc who would later become Mayor of Taranwy, fails and most members perish in the attempt.
  • Birth of Lukas of Brackenwold
    Jul 22, 715

    Birth of Lukas of Brackenwold

    ...a member of the Brackenwold scouting party to Marssen Valley.
  • Birth of Carson of Brackenwold
    Oct 3, 715

    Birth of Carson of Brackenwold

  • May 9, 716

    Birth of Adela of Raufbach

  • Nov 18, 716

    Birth of Talan of Brackenwold

    ...a member of the Brackenwold scouting party to Marssen Valley.
  • Apr 17, 717

    Birth of Nok of Raufbach (In Brackenwold, Aided By Brigid of Brackenwold)

  • 729

    Death of Teronius Hartelle, Governor of Dorish Aerlan

  • 732

    Titus Airo Rises to Prominence in Vandia

    In 732, Vandia’s stirrings of restlessness finally congealed in the person of Titus Airo. He played a role in fighting a particularly violent insurrection, but when it was over he became an outspoken critic of Vandia’s aristocratic regime, blaming their mismanagement and tone-deafness for the rebellion. Charismatic and a gifted commander, Airo quickly won popular opinion and even disgruntled supporters from the upper classes, which laid the seeds for the next year’s events.
  • Nov 5, 732

    Massacre at Lake of the Glen (Aerlan)

    3 full legions of Dorish troops are devastated during a battle with a coalition of Aerish tribesmen, led by Glae, son of Erdin. Varyn Gloster, Governor of Dorish Aerlan, vanishes, his fate unknown.
  • 733

    The Dorish Republic Withdraws from Aerlan

    Following the loss of Dorish Legions in Aerlan at the Massacre of the Glen, the republic determines that the province is simply too expensive to maintain, and withdraws, beginning the "Age of Egress".
  • 733

    Vandian Blight of 733

    A blight in Vandia leads to widespread food shortages.
  • 733

    Titus Airo Stages Coup in Vandia

    In a swift and ruthless military coup, Airo assumed control of the government, executing rivals en mass. Airo sent immediate word to Deson, with “a sword in one hand, and friendship on the other”, reporting his own rebellion and asserting his claim on the province, still a vassalized state of the republic. Deson hesitated to respond, torn between outrage and calls for vengeance by noble families affected by his coup, and new allies who had benefited from his unexpected generosity.
  • "While the Gods Were Sleeping" Adventure I Begins
    Apr 14, 734

    "While the Gods Were Sleeping" Adventure I Begins

  • Apr 26, 734

    Nok of Raufbach Dies, Slain by Erik of Burnbridge in The Bog O' The Mountains

  • Scouting Party From Brackenwold Arrives in Marssen Valley
    May 6, 734

    Scouting Party From Brackenwold Arrives in Marssen Valley

  • Jul 10, 734

    "The Unreturned" Adventure Begins ("While the Gods Were Sleeping" Adventure II)

  • Campaign Start Date: "Crowns"