Thorn King Era

The current age begins with the Fall Equinox of the current year (2019). The previous age lasted nearly 2000 years, with a recent world war lasting more then 30 years in the last century. The events of Sanctuary ring throughout other worlds to greater and lesser extent.

Past Age, 2000 years ago

• The beginning of the most recent Past Age begins with the rise of the Thorn King God. His influence and the power of his followers would be so sweeping that an entire age would be named after him and his religion.

Past Age, 150 years ago

• Magicians begin the development of Spellweaving a new form of battle magic that is expected to change the course of conflict in the world.

Past Age, 110 years ago

• A brutal war that would last 30 years ago begins

Past Age, 80 years ago

• The 30 year war ends when a cabal of magicians from Kraestrat perform a spell weaving that is so powerful it threatens to destroy two thirds of the world. The dragons step in and take all knowledge of such workings away from the heroes and natives, forbidding any further research in magic of such power. Spellweaving remains, but all great knowledge of battle magic is lost.

Past Age, 70 years ago

The power of the Thorn King would finally end, as the natives put aside the religion and turn to embracing more local and nature sensitive practices. The current natives will have been born into these new religions and raise their children in them.

Past Age, Ten Years Past

• The most recent batch of heroes arrive on Summer Isle. Their arrival has a significant impact on existing and newly established house. Scholars predict a new age.

Past Age, Three Years Past

• Unseasonable weather begins, the first predictions that a new age is coming begins to catch the attention of the native population.
• Houses, in reflection of this possible prediction begin to consolidate power, fortify defenses, establish allies and otherwise prepare for what is expected to be a significant change in the marital and political structure of the world.

Past Age, Current Year

• Unseasonable weather continues into its third year.
• The Next Age is predicted by Astrologers
• A run of back luck all around precipitates an early end of conflict, weeks before the regular harvest season.
• A batch of new heroes arrive in Summer Isle.

Current Year

• Beginning of a New Age officially starts on the Fall Equinox, just a few weeks after the Shard Officially Goes Live.