Historians pin this timespan as the progression of the fall of a civilisation known as An Edhil. This ancient kingdom once spanned the entire breadth of the Ildathach landmass, but it is believed that the societal collapse began with the sinking of the Kingdom's capital City into the inner sea.
The island nation of Ar Vandir is founded to the north-west, building around the pursuit of knowledge and magic.
The mountain city of Mariloch emerges from the foundation of an elven society descended from the Feywild, which settled in the deep purple forests.
A catastrophic eruption creates a caldera which, to this day, remains an active volcanic super-volcano. It devastated the local foundling civilisations, almost wiping out several villages.
A cargo galleon ship docked at the Rosenport Harbour was found to be carrying undeclared saltpeter, which detonated in the summer heat, causing an explosion which levelled most of the Rosenport Harbour. This led to massive reforms surrounding the proceeding for ships docking at the Harbour and traversing the Canal.
A contingent force of demons spills out from the Abyss and begins on an invasion of the Violet Forests and Mariloch. The city was taken by surprise, suffering many casualties, but the demon force is defeated once Queen Áine and her army steps onto the battlefield.
The platinum mine at Vermeillon collapses in an explosion, burying workers under tons of rubble.
In the wake of the mine collapse, the town is plagued with disappearances and nightmares over the course of a year, and it is believed that there is a curse upon the town, perhaps from the lost miners who were trapped for weeks, before they perished. Many inhabitants elect to move away from Vermeillon.
Magda 'Phantasm' Ramsey becomes the new Iron Admiral of Port Edras. She is famous across the seas for the speed of her ship, striking unwitting vessels before they even comprehend attack.
Five sons of minor noble families go missing while gathered at the Black Rose Inn. The five friends called themselves the Eternal Scions, dabbling in occult aesthetic and gothic story-writing.
The historic neighbourhood of Small Torhen suffers a tragedy, as a fire blazes out of control and destroys most of the neighbourhood. The death toll is high, and those that survived are forced to find housing elsewhere in the city. The cause for the fire is never found.
Blackwood Corporation begins construction of an unnamed project after clearing the charred ruins of Small Torhen, facing criticism as some believe efforts to rebuild the community were quashed in the name of corporate profit.
Lord August Nightingale is assaulted by protesters while delivering a speech celebrating the ongoing construction of the Blackwood project, as the main financial backer. Five protestors are killed in retaliation, though Lord Nightingale remains unharmed.
A Druidic Circle found to have been committing acts of barbarity is shut down by a group of adventurers. The survivors, mostly children, are taken to Mariloch.
The Nightingale Noble family of Rosenport suffers a tragic loss as their eldest daughter goes missing. It is long enough for her to be considered dead, but the family continue to pour resources into the search. Rumour amongst the upper echelons of the other families is that she ran away with a low-class suitor.
The Threads of Fate - a brilliant debut play written by the young new playwright, Bertrand Gilliard, opens for its first night performance at Rosenport's Monveau Theatre. It propels the Theatre back into a brief limelight after decades of disfavour. Critics say it ushers in a new era for the cultural landscape of Rosenport.
Quakes shake the Underdark near the City-Under-the-Mountain, accompanied by mysterious rain within the deep underground caverns. Reports say some Underdark travellers heard something akin to whalesong.
Captain 'Mad Dog' William Morgans and his ship, The False Hope is wrecked by a freak storm over the Whirling Pass.
The meteor shower is sighted across the world, visible by day or night. Purple humming meteorites can be found 'growing' rapidly from the ground.
One of the Southern Strait Lighthouses of Ar Vandir is attacked by a mysterious force. This marks the beginning of the campaign.