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1042-1230 The Fall of the Empire of the Wyrms Friends

DateEventHomelandPrimarySecondary
Introduction & Sources
1042Empire of the Wyrms Friends (EWF) leadership exterminated by dragonewts and trolls.LoR:DPGtG
TP
Dragonewts rise and crush the heart of the EWF.HoDP (GS)
ERDH (GS)
CHoDP (KOS)
GM 13
AB (KOS)
CoP
1044Dragonewts bring an end to human domination in Dragon PassAB (KOS)
1050Veskarthan erupts in rage and fury. The focus of the devastation is directed towards Slontos, but the kickback shakes all of Kethaela.GtG
1050Hendriki try to take Nochet by treachery, which results in the death of the king’s two brothers and hundreds of their best men. This begins the Adjustment Wars.GtG
1050-1148Adjustment Wars between Esrolia and the Hendriki.GtG
1093-1140Zebrokith the Bow is the ruler of Sun County.PraxPTtDSC
1100True Golden Horde formed, which provokes the Dragonkill War.TPGM 13
1100The Dragonkill War slays all humans in Dragon Pass and closes the area to settlement for over a century.AB (KOS)WF#14
PTtD
CoP
RQ2
RQ3
1100Yelmalio leads the fight against the Empire of the Wyrms Friends. Dragon Pass Yelmalio temples destroyed.CoP
1120Invincible Golden Horde marches on The Dragon’s EyeCHoDP (KOS)GtG
1120Dragonkill War wipes out all human
inhabitants in Dragon Pass, leaving it
to the Elder Races. Dragon Pass closed to humans
LoR:DP
HoDP (GS)
ERDH (GS)
CHoDP (KOS)
GtG
GMSP 6
CoT
1120-1180Troll migrate into Dragon Pass in strength shortly after the Dragonkill War.
After the Dragonkill War much of Dragon Pass was occupied by trolls.
LoR:DP
HoDP (GS)
ERUH (GS)
WF#6
CoP
1120-1218Ironhoof is “King of Dragon Pass”ZL (KOS)GtG
1140-1224Zolan the Cruel is ruler of Sun County.PraxPTtDSC
1148The marriage between King Finelvanth the Flyer and Queen Aranda of Nochet ends the Adjustment Wars.GtG
1150Toras Joran breaks through the walls of Pavis and his army destroys many structures, except individual fortresses. Toras Joran was the first person to damage the temple of Pavis.PraxPTtD
1155Finelvanth betrays Aranda and is cursed by the priestesses of Ezel.GtG
1155-1168Aranda’s War.GtG
1180Wars between dark trolls and Tusk Riders.LoR:DP
c.1180Two Uz races led by Kajakab the Brain‐eater and Karastand Halftroll begin their fightingHoDP (GS)
ERUH (GS)
CHoDP (KOS)
1195Toras Joran slays many leaders in another invasion, and cracks the crystal bricks of Pavis’ temple before being driven off by Balastor the Axe. Jokat Pulos sends for aid from northern darkness allies before he dies.PraxPTtDGtG
1200Elves and trolls fight over control of
Dragon Pass.
LoR:DP
Elves and trolls met in the Battle of Cloaks and FirecloudsHoDP (GS)
1200-1250Elves flee Dragon Pass for Holy Country or Stinking Forest, apparently due to a large battle with trolls.HoDP (GS)CoP
1220Red Goddess born in Rinliddi, Peloria.PeloriaLoR:DP
c.1220Dragonewts destroy trolls after “Uz Eat Dragonewts” battleCHoDP (KOS)
1222Two troll armies met the dragonewts in battle and slaughtered them.
Dragonewts and Beast Men defeat trolls, creating the Smoking Ruins.
LoR:DPHoDP (GS)
ERUH (GS)
TP
1224-1273Palishon the Clever is ruler of Sun CountyPraxPTtDSC
1230Dragonewts and elves unite to destroy warring troll factionsLoR:DPRQ2
1237-1297Next section – The Inhuman Occupation

Related Pages

  • 1237-1297 The Inhuman Occupation
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  • 1330-1387 The Carving of Tarsh
  • 1395-1470 The Kingdom of Tarsh
  • 1470-1491 The Coming of Sartar
  • 1492-1535 The Foundation of the Kingdom of Sartar
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  • 1557-1600 Conflict with the Lunar Empire
  • 1602-1612 The Fall of the Kingdom of Sartar
  • 1613-1615 Rebellion in Sartar
  • 1616-1625 The Conquest of the Holy Country
  • 1625-1630 The Liberation of Sartar
  • 1631-1658 The Reign of Argrath, King of Sartar
  • 1659-1881 A Less Reliable Series of Future Dates

Battle of Cloaks & Fireclouds 1200 ST, Kajakab, Veskarthan

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