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The History of Jaern
The written history of Jaern is compiled from a variety of separate accounts, transcribed here in this library by the archivists of the Centralia Guild of Wizards and the Kira Institute at the University of Helmrest. Work is constantly being done to fill in the gaps of knowledge and create a more objective record of events. If you believe you possess knowledge that is not presented in this library, please contact the Head Archivist and arrange a meeting1). All years are presented as SF (Since Founding). Events are presented with the most recent at the top, and most ancient at the bottom.
The Modern Age
(10063 SF - Present)
The Modern Age is marked by adventuring being a common profession. Adventurers are often some of the most major movers of historical events. The start of the Modern Age was the Day of Reckoning, when calamity struck and many of the gods perished.
Discovery of Terisium
(9764 SF, Lojem)
A mage named Jican Trion at the University of Raforge in Lojem discovers applications of the metal terisium. The use of this material allows easy and quick creation of magical items by mortal mages for the first time in history.
The Reign of the Veiled Empire
(7837 - 9123 SF, Worldwide)
The Veiled Empire was one of the first civilizations to exist after Torandor's destruction, and was famous for its demon-binding. The empire rose and fell long before the art of adventuring began on Jaern, but this time period holds large interest to archeologists, historians, and archivists.
Advent of Jaern
(circa 7800 SF, Worldwide)
Jaern enters the Onra system as a rogue planet and collides with Torandor's moon Tysyl, destroying it. Torandor is flung out of its orbit and torn apart by Onra's gravity, becoming a new asteroid belt along with the remains of its moon. Most of the population of Torandor is lost, with only a minority evacuating to Jaern on a ship named the Kaaren of Destruction.
The Kaaren of Destruction lands on Geleia, Jaern in 7812 SF.
Elvesbane Strikes
(5352 - 5360 SF, Torandor)
An asteroid strikes the Jelwah province of Torandor, carrying a virulent pathogen which spreads a deadly plague amongst elves and elves only. Millions die, with one in one thousand surviving. Aftereffects of the plague extend elven lifespan, at the cost of lowering birthrate.
The Mythical Founding of Aldeberon
(1 SF, Torandor)
Little is known about Aldeberon, but it was a significant enough civilization such that its founding date is the reckoning for the Jaernian calendar to this day.