Timeline

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The Timeline

The history of the world of the Mithnir Chronicles is broken up into three distinct eras. The first era, known as the Age of the Ancients, is the period from the beginning of time to the event known as the Dragonspire. It is measured in descending year count as YearsBDS, or Before Dragonspire. The second era is known as the New Dawn, and lies between the Dragonspire event and the event known as the Breach. The years within this period are measured in ascending chronology marked as YearsADS, or After Dragonspire. The third, and current era, is known as the Modern Age. It is measured in ascending year count as MAYears, or Modern Age. It spans 1,229 years from the time of the Breach up to the current day. The current year of the Modern Age is MA1229.

For more information, see the calender.

The Ancient Times (BDS)

The Ancient Times, 'Before Dragonspire,' encompass all events before the Dragonspire, back to the beginnings of time itself. It is unknown exactly how long this period of time is in terms of years. The years in this period of time count backwards from 1BDS, the year that the Dragonspire event took place.

  • 1BDS - The events of the Dragonspire happen, devastating the world and its scattered tribes and kingdoms.

The New Dawn (ADS)

The New Dawn began after the events of the Dragonspire, encompassing some 1,737 years between then and the beginning of the Modern Age. It is during this era that the forces of magic are withdrawn, and very little exposure to magic happens among the mortal races. As a result, the mortal races begin to rebuild their societies around new forms of technology such as the steam engine, combustion and other ingenuities.

  • 1ADS - The new era begins, after the events of the Dragonspire.
  • 1737ADS - The Breach occurs, signaling the end of the New Dawn, and the beginning of the Modern Age.

The Modern Age (MA)

The Modern Age spans 1,229 years, from the end of the New Dawn to current day. The name of this era comes from the position of mortals as the dominant (or simply most numerous and influential) presence on the planet. Some colloquially refer to this period of time as the Mortal Age, though this is not formal or widely recognized as the actual name of the current era. It is measured in ascending year count, though the denotation for years has seen the era tag moved to the beginning (i.e. MA1229)

  • MA1229 - Current day