Known Layonara Timeline

1381
The constellation of The Viper is once again seen in the sky above Layonara.

Later that same year, the symbol of a Scorpion is seen in the night sky for the first time, though it is very dim and difficult to locate.

1383
In this year...

• After six years the Lost Library is recovered and a new Library is opened on Voltrex. The new Library is called The Great Library.
• Mist and Aragen end their war in the heavens. Some believe that Katia and perhaps Aeridin may have been drawn in for a short period of time.
• It is believed that Lucinda herself was attacked, as the Al'Noth this year was weaker than normal.

• A few adventurers have reported that they were unable to stop a ritual which involved the Wolfswood Spider during the height of the Crimson Moon
• Two Bloodpools are destroyed by hearty adventure parties in this year.
• The Great Oak seems to be growing in power. Many think that it is due to better leadership in the Druid circles.
• A new Bird Lord comes in to power.

It is also whispered among a rare few that the good dragons returned in this year but none have seen them since their rumored return.

1387
A great black cloud, or some great shadow, seemed to encircle the world one night; this disturbance was reported from many locations around the world. Research continues on what may have caused this disturbance and why it lasted for such a short time.

Also, the quiet rumor spreads that a Bloodpool has been restored.

1390
The Island of the Harper of Ilsare is rumored to have suffered a devastating attack; its effects on the role of the Harper: still unknown.

1392
In this year...

• Toran's mightiest Justicar falls from grace. The church and faith of The All Watching is greatly diminished, as many of its paladins are tainted by impurity.
• The Rohden Alliance falls to Blood's forces. At least six hundred thousand are slaughtered in the onslaught, and the once powerful navy is diminished to small numbers.
• Conflict strains relations between Ilsarians and Lucindites, a rift forming between the allied churches for reasons unknown. Rumors abound on the subjects of both causes and solutions, but all that is known for fact is that there is friction where none existed before.

• The realm of dreams is liberated from the taint of betrayals from the past. An Ilsarian spirit is said to still remain trapped within, yet no longer suffering the turmoil of nightmares.
• Springing from Willow's Weep, a strange disease begins spreading through northern Dregar. It quickly moves along the region, its victims dying seemingly of pure sorrow. A desperate call goes out to the best healers of the world, but little hope for a cure is felt.
• The Viper constellation moves to attack both Beryl's Geode and Xeen's Gift.
• The township of Stone falls to Blood's forces. Many heroes felt this as a personal attack, the small community being close to many of their hearts.
• Dozens of heroes and a large military invasion were successful in defeating a large contingent of Bloods forces. This was his first significant loss in history and with this the tides of war have changed.

• The Dwarven Halls under Mount Norand are cleansed of their undead taint and the Bloodpool lying within is destroyed by a stout group of heroes.
• Bloodstone loses General Xandrial to the Pits. Xandrial was able to defeat a Pit Lord to claim his 'rightful place'. Many now understand that Xandrial was harvesting souls on Layonara in order to gain power for his ultimate goal of defeating this Lord.
• After several missions into the islands of the Rohden Alliance, Blood's forces suffer a major defeat by a large group of adventurers and allied military forces. Freedom is won, and the rebuilding of the ravaged islands begins.

• The land known as the Swamp of Reawakening is balanced and the Grove of Slumber appears.
• A cure for a devastating disease spreading through the Ulgrid Dwarven Clans is found. Many dwarves die and the halls are left in a downtrodden state.
• The T'oleflor Realm has been reopened by decades of difficult effort and sacrifices by many dedicated heroes.
• The Silver Vein has been returned and planted once again. A new Hierophant comes into power.

• Just as suddenly as it stopped, the cutting of Soul Strands resumes.
• A year after the disappearance of Shadow it is thought that Selian has severed all ties with the sisters, possibly destroying this great sisterhood forever.
• The generals Drezneb and Eon are defeated in battle and their Bloodpools destroyed by a large group of powerful heroes.

Also in this year, the constellations of the Viper and the Scorpion fade from the night sky.

1401
Rumour spreads of a dancer who transcended the bounds of The Material to give strength to the weakened Lumbral and became The Veil between two worlds.

The artifact known as the Blade of Shadows is forged later this same year.

1402
In this year...

• A large scale invasion by the forces of Blood is thwarted near the Great Oak and Silver Vein. Ozlo is lost during this battle. The Dragon Called summons ends here.
• At the same time that the Great Oak is being attacked an invasion force, led by a general of Blood known as Lord Rael, strikes Prantz and Dregar as a whole. Prantz falls and is from then on ruled by Lord Rael.
• A large group of heroes destroy Bloodstone and the war ends. At nearly the same time a Bloodwell is destroyed in the Demon Tower and the resulting explosion levels a large part of the Cradle of Death and puts the world into the Dark Ages due to the dust and debris that circles the globe.

• The actions of a group of adventurers brought water and life back into an area of Dregar desert and are rumored to have begun to restore some ancient balance.
• The dwarven city of Bloody Gate on Alindor suffers some damage as the former ruler king Rory Bloodfist fights to reclaim the city from the usurper Gunderforn.
• The part of the church of Toran known as the Justicers is removed from the church. They are taken in by the Rofireinites and form the Office of Marshalls

• Queen Allurial dies and is called into the Heavens by Lucinda.
• The rift that spilled life sapping energies on the Forsaken Isles was closed by the actions of Jacchri Abianca and his companions. Since that day it is said that a white wolf can be seen running around in the forests of the world.

From this point on, it became more and more unlikely that cross-species unions (eg. humans and elves, humans and orcs) would produce offspring.

1418
Rumors arise that a secret and well guarded compound of Rofireinites on Mistone was breached by thieves. Even though the location remains secret and church claims ignorance the rumors are persistent and some sources claim that something was stolen.

1420
After many years of darkness and twilight, the sun can be seen in the sky again, and the Dark Ages end.

A disturbance in the Al'Noth was repaired by Lucindites and a party of adventures deep in Alindor's Wolfswood forest. Within weeks of the repair King Briant of Erilyn makes a royal appearance with his court of Barons and Baronesses in Fort of Kings. It is the first time the royal court of Erilyn has been seen together in over 200 years and sparks a period of growth and stability for not only Erilyn but Alindor. The influence of Shindaleria also increases in Alindor at this time.

1421
In this year, the very last recorded cross-species birth occurred. After this, no halfbreed children were born, and those who were halfbreeds themselves (half-elves, half-orcs, and other creatures of mixed blood) gradually discovered that they were utterly unable to conceive/bear children.

1425
Strange sightings on Alindor. The rumour goes that a group of adventurers entered the Mountains of Madness and were the first to enter the shroud, that marks the border to Milara's domain and covers the entire area, for several years. Little is known of what actually transpired in there, but fact is that several eye witnesses from nearby settlements reported of changes in the 'dome of night'. Investigators concluded that a ritual was conducted within the dome that revealed itself in the shape of a black snake or whirlwind reaching all the way to the heavens. The result of said ritual has been a thickening of the web that forms the 'Dome of Night' above the Mountains of Madness – just as if darkness descended.

1429
Slave uprising in the Deep almost succeeds before Rael's forces from above and below are able to crush the Deep gnomes and their leaders. Several prominent Beryl clergy were lost, weakening Her influence in the Deep. Rael strengthened his hold in Dregar and in the Deep.

1432
In this year, an group of adventurers was invited to Voltrex to observe the proceedings of the Aesmil Isim as two opposed proposals were discussed.
Approximately one year later, the Aesmil Isim voted for the rebuilding of the legendary city of Ovdear and relocate the Aesmil Isim there. The proposal to dissolve the Aesmil Isim did not receive enough votes.

1433

• A large tidal wave washes a third of the city of Mariner's Hold into the ocean. The cause of the wave is never verified but rumors both of divine and arcane nature persist. Next to fellow realms on Alindor, Lord Rael the Benevolent also aids the peoples of Mariners Hold and Sagewald as does a large contingency of the adventuring public.
• A great white dragon attacks the city of Leringard, destroys its harbor and kills hundreds of citizens. Lord Rael the Benevolent sends aid to its people, as do many adventurers. Realms on Mistone also provide various means of aid.
• The town of Tammil in Belinara has a change of rule. There is fighting in the streets of Tulam, and its residents had to flee into the forest.

1435
Hitherto unconfirmed rumors of dragon half-breeds on Belinara may have a grain of truth in them as adventurers explore the troubled Kuhl Kingdom. The Cult is now also sometimes referred to as the Dragon Stealers.

1436
A Goblin, Gnome and human alliance west of Fort Wayfare has been detected and its interest in Fort Wayfare and lost relics in the area noted.

1438
Rumors from Belinara talk of civil war, about remnants of Sinthar Bloodstones forces returning in strength, about dragons in the sky, about creatures ascending from the Deep, about fire falling like rain from the sky... The Hilm Protectorate has made a public call for aid to adventurers, independent knights and every warrior wielding sword or magic.
Two months later, the capital city of Kuhl, Westgate, falls to the Dragon Stealers, aided by a massive dragons. Fortunately, Queen Alise Langovale of Kuhl is saved by adventurers.

1440
Kuhl has all but fallen, and word is out that the realm of Nesar is now negotiating with the Dragon Stealers. Some say they are preparing a fleet to sail to Mistone.