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.

(10069 SF - Present, Worldwide)

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 creation of Ageron, when a large group of spellcasters worked together to raise a new continent up from a small archipelago.

Major events of this era include:

• Creation of Ageron (10069)
• Reform of the Tarusian Priesthood (10070)
• Jaern Switches to the Gold Standard (10077)
• Ishar Magaroth Attacks the Rhine (10078)
• Great Jaernian Blizzard (10078-10079)
• Raze of Centralia & Prallian Independence (10079)
• Demonic Invasions of Ageron (10080)

(10038 - 10069, Worldwide)

This time in Jaernian history is characterized by several major events with their impacts stretching across the world, as well as the presence of adventurers throughout. It began with the Day of Reckoning, when many of the gods' current incarnations were killed, featured events such as the return of dragons to Jaern, and ended with Ageron's creation.

Major events of this era include:

• The Age of Reckoning (10038 - 10044)
• Great Jaernian Plague (10044 - 10047)
• The Jalera Reign (10049 - 10052)
• Jaernian Refusion & Hegemony Scourge (10054 - 10056)
• Return of the Dragons (10057)
• Purge of the Kurago (10061 - 10063)

(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. Mages become the primary holders of knowledge in this time, after the collapse of the Tarusian Archives only a few years prior.

(9645 - 9742 SF, Lojem)

A man named Justin Gheler receives guidance and the methods of smithing steel from a Tarus in disguise and brings the disgraced Tarusian Archives back into the light. The Archives would not last long after Gheler's death, though, as many archivists hoarded knowledge for themselves and refused to share valuable secrets with the public. This would attract significant backlash from the population, countless Tarusian priests were killed, and knowledge would not again fall into the hands of a temple for a century. Even after the witch-hunts of record-keepers ended, the Tarusian archives would not undergo reform until as recently as 10070.

(8100 - 9645, Worldwide)

After a catastrophic experiment by a Tarusian temple results in the destruction of an entire island, witch hunts ensue en masse against all Tarusians. Archives are burned, Tarus is dubbed the “God of Death Machines,” and the practice of record keeping - as well as society's value of knowledge and invention - fades away. People who show too much technical expertise are sometimes accused of being Tarusians and burned at the stake. Little technological nor magical advancement happens during this time.

(7837 - 9123 SF, Ageron)

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. At its height, the Veiled Empire had touched nearly every corner of the Azurian and Sunovarm seas: controlling Geleia, Lojem, and what would eventually become Ageron.

(7812 - 8800s, Worldwide)

This time period, the first millennium of habitation on Jaern, is marked by the steady thawing-out of the planet. Even assisted by the gods, it was not a quick process; for the first five hundred years, one could walk across the frozen oceans on foot. Much of the early exploration of Jaern was done over hundreds of miles of snowy icefield.

By the early 8000s, the oceans had mostly melted, though winters were still cold and strong. Scholars estimate that the climate of Jaern is now as normal as it's going to get, and no more thawing is left to be done.

(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.

(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.

(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.