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By A Learned Sage | By A Learned Sage | ||
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{{!}}align=left valign=top width=150px{{!}}<b>-30,000 to -15,000</b> | |||
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<b>Empyrean</b> | <b>Empyrean</b> | ||
<br><i>Arelis Eipoth - "Golden Age"</i> | <br><i>Arelis Eipoth - "Golden Age"</i> | ||
<br>The dimmest recorded fragments of Empyrean activity on Auberean date from this period. These fragments seem to indicate that the Empyreans were not native to the planet, but came for some specific purpose. Although there are few references to this period, Yalain sages refer to it as "The Golden Age." It was during this time that the Falatacot, the most ancient Empyrean race currently known, made their magical discoveries deep in the swamps of Dereth (which they called Killiakta, the Isle of Woe). | <br>The dimmest recorded fragments of Empyrean activity on Auberean date from this period. These fragments seem to indicate that the Empyreans were not native to the planet, but came for some specific purpose. Although there are few references to this period, Yalain sages refer to it as "The Golden Age." It was during this time that the Falatacot, the most ancient Empyrean race currently known, made their magical discoveries deep in the swamps of Dereth (which they called Killiakta, the Isle of Woe). | ||
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{{!}}align=left valign=top{{!}}<b>-15,000</b> | |||
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<b>Empyrean</b> | <b>Empyrean</b> | ||
<br><i>"Dericoi Eipoth" - Age of the Dericost</i> | <br><i>"Dericoi Eipoth" - Age of the Dericost</i> | ||
<br>Although uncontested in the rule of its continent for thousands of years, the Kingdom of Dericost truly rises to prominence with the arrival of the Falatacot refugees, who flee the island of Dereth due to global cooling of Auberean. In exchange for sanctuary in Dericost lands, the Falatacot share their worship of the Old Ones and their magical knowledge. They specifically share their knowledge of blood, death and entropy magics. | <br>Although uncontested in the rule of its continent for thousands of years, the Kingdom of Dericost truly rises to prominence with the arrival of the Falatacot refugees, who flee the island of Dereth due to global cooling of Auberean. In exchange for sanctuary in Dericost lands, the Falatacot share their worship of the Old Ones and their magical knowledge. They specifically share their knowledge of blood, death and entropy magics. | ||
<br><br>While most Falatacot practice their magic within ethical bounds, the Dericost know no such bounds. Soon the Dericost nobility comes across the darkest of the Falatacot refugees' rituals which hold out the promise of eternal life. The Dericost are not aware that these magics involve the death of the physical body and the tying of the person's spirit to its decaying form. Once the initial shock of this discovery wears off, the Dericost find this an acceptable price to pay and many of the nobility transform themselves into undead. Among the first is a figure called His Eternal Splendor, along with those in his inner circle, Lady Aerfalle and Lord Rytheran. | <br><br>While most Falatacot practice their magic within ethical bounds, the Dericost know no such bounds. Soon the Dericost nobility comes across the darkest of the Falatacot refugees' rituals which hold out the promise of eternal life. The Dericost are not aware that these magics involve the death of the physical body and the tying of the person's spirit to its decaying form. Once the initial shock of this discovery wears off, the Dericost find this an acceptable price to pay and many of the nobility transform themselves into undead. Among the first is a figure called His Eternal Splendor, along with those in his inner circle, Lady Aerfalle and Lord Rytheran. | ||
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<b>Empyrean</b> | <b>Empyrean</b> | ||
<br><i>The Millennium War</i> | <br><i>The Millennium War</i> | ||
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<br>And once more, and the Darkness shall win.</i></blockquote> | <br>And once more, and the Darkness shall win.</i></blockquote> | ||
With the Haebrous and Dericost kingdoms shattered and their lands ravaged by war, Empress Alaidain assumes rule over the remnants of these kingdoms. The Seaborne Empire of Yalaini now spans the globe. The majority of the surviving undead Lords flee Gelid and most take up residence in Dereth. | With the Haebrous and Dericost kingdoms shattered and their lands ravaged by war, Empress Alaidain assumes rule over the remnants of these kingdoms. The Seaborne Empire of Yalaini now spans the globe. The majority of the surviving undead Lords flee Gelid and most take up residence in Dereth. | ||
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<b>Empyrean</b> | <b>Empyrean</b> | ||
<br><i>"Vacari Eipoth" - Age of Contentment</i> | <br><i>"Vacari Eipoth" - Age of Contentment</i> | ||
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<br><br>Although the Yalaini deliberately expunge knowledge of the dark magics accumulated by the Dericost nobility, it cannot be completely destroyed since Sarvien spread detailed knowledge of these rituals throughout his ranks during his rule. | <br><br>Although the Yalaini deliberately expunge knowledge of the dark magics accumulated by the Dericost nobility, it cannot be completely destroyed since Sarvien spread detailed knowledge of these rituals throughout his ranks during his rule. | ||
<br><br>The next 6,000 years are nonetheless a time of peace and subsequent Empyrean generations look back on this period fondly. | <br><br>The next 6,000 years are nonetheless a time of peace and subsequent Empyrean generations look back on this period fondly. | ||
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<b>To continue on to the Second Volume, click below:</b> | <b>To continue on to the Second Volume, click below:</b> | ||
<br>[[The History of Auberean/Volume II: A Struggle With Darkness (-2,998 to -1,999) | <br>[[The History of Auberean/Volume II: A Struggle With Darkness (-2,998 to -1,999){{!}}<font color=#000080><b>Volume II: A Struggle With Darkness (-2,998 to -1,999)</b></font>]] | ||
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Volume I: Empires Clashing (-30,000 to -9,000)
By A Learned Sage
-30,000 to -15,000 |
Empyrean
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-15,000 |
Empyrean
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-10,000 to -9,000 |
Empyrean
With the Haebrous and Dericost kingdoms shattered and their lands ravaged by war, Empress Alaidain assumes rule over the remnants of these kingdoms. The Seaborne Empire of Yalaini now spans the globe. The majority of the surviving undead Lords flee Gelid and most take up residence in Dereth. |
-9000 |
Empyrean
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To continue on to the Second Volume, click below:
Volume II: A Struggle With Darkness (-2,998 to -1,999)