Prehistory Timeline of Rathnir

This page is dedicated for a comprehensive timeline of the prehistory-lore of Rathnir.

ca. 1,000,000 BJC - Evidence of first settlement and evolution of Lamiatrophus otherwise known as Succubi. This might as well be the starting point for the prehistory of Rathnir.

Ancient Rathnir (until ~250 Before Jagdasian Crisis)
ca. 11,000 BJC- (Aurlûnorean, Almnutaa Elves, Ashurite, Talawan, and Elves in general) Possible origin of Elves in Rathnir indicated that they had migrated in this year from the west of Syltör. This is still debated to this day, but archeologists unearthed multiple ancient elven artifacts and ruins that match patterns of certain elves as far down as Ummarnu and Haven.

ca. 6,300 BJC - (Aurlûnorean) Possible first sightings of an early form of Aurlûnorean culture according to historical records, but this is currently unclear. This was discovered near Talhûnar.

ca. 5 500 BJC-


 * (Ardatian) - The beginning of the first Ardat Caliphate ruled by the Succubus Caliph Manyira Navaska from the capital of Navaska.
 * (Huitca) - The earliest known ancestors of the Huitca are driven out of their ancestral homeland in northern Nieden by an event that has since been lost to time, and eventually resettle in the deserts of Alteniqua.

ca. 5 000 BJC-


 * (Ardatian, Geshemi) The first Caliphate ends with the death of the Succubus Calipha Rosajad Naveskali and her children by the hands of the Geshemi. As a result, the Geshemi are forced to leave Ardat Mosul and become nomadic peoples.
 * (Ashurite, Dune Elven) - Migrations of the Dune Elves and those who would become Ashurites, would end up in the harsh deserts of the Ashurite Desert. Some would continue to migrate toward Ummarnu. It's possible here, is where the Almnutaa Elves were first recorded.

ca. 4 900 BJC- (Geshemi) The line of Kansion the Younger ends.

ca. 4 800 BJC- (Ardatian, Geshemi) The first human Caliph, Bosori Talewan seizes power in the former Caliphate and begins the mythical Caliphate of ten dynasties. Hasril is founded on the Sea of Pearls

ca. 4 700 BJC- (Ardatian, Talawan) The Kingdoms of Teshub and the Western Mesa are absorbed by the second Ardatian Caliphate due to a succession crisis.

ca. -4 600 BJC- (Geshemi) Hasril converts to Solyrean.

ca. -4 000 BJC- (Geshemi) Ardat Mosul discovers Hasril who sparks a war between the two nations.

3 871 BJC- (Ardatian, Talawan) The Talawan Wars begin with the Southern Kingdoms of Ummarnu declaring war on Old Talawa. Ummarnu would not enjoy peace until the end of the sixth Talawan War in 2 681 BJC.

ca. 3 800 BJC- (Geshemi) The White War, the greatest civil war in the history of the Geshemi, begins with the death of Andubion.

ca. 3 775 BJC- (Geshemi) Urdavion III emerges victorious from the White War. The Hasril Dominion is founded.

ca. 3300 BJC- (Soleannan) Possible date for the creation of the first Niedene.

ca. 3 100 BJC- (Geshemi) Urdavion X dies and a great plague breaks out killing 80% of the Hasril Dominion.

ca. 3 025 BJC- (Geshemi) Nabiin of the Reus Family founds the Red Cult and becomes High Priest.

ca. 3 000 BJC- (Geshemi) Nabiin achieves immortality through blood sacrifice and begins the Blood Revolt which leads to the end of the Royal Family and their, roughly 800-year reign. The Reus Family is renamed to House Bois and proclaims the High Kingdom of Geshemi.

2 880 BJC- (Geshemi) Hasril gets renamed to Gehenna in honor of The Blood Gods domain.

2 681 BJC- (Ardatian, Talawan) The end of the millenia-long Talawan Wars ends with the diplomatic marriage between King Taran III of Old Talawa and King Wilusa I of Lukka.

ca. 2 500 BJC-


 * (Erekenthiin) The Erekenthiin start migrating southward.
 * (Aurlûnorean) The last human civilization of the region known as the Xinhua are annihilated by local Elven Kings. Most of Southern Syltör is a majority Elven population.
 * (Huitca) The ancestors of the Huitca (known at that time as 'Hanekwa') were driven from their city by a violent cyclone said to be strong enough to hurl boulders the size of several men.

ca. 2490 BJC- (Huitca) - The Hanekwa arrive in the city-state of Knossus and are welcomed by the locals.

ca. 2 100 BJC- (Ardatian, Geshemi, Vastallosi) The Chocolate Wars are fought in Vastallos between the city-states and the first Ardatian Empire-. High King Nabiin, of the High Kingdom of the Geshemi, is killed by the Succubi Caliph of Ardat Mosul. He is succeeded by High King Elmortion.

ca. 2000 BJC- (Erekenthiin, Geshemi) The Erekenthiin begin trading with the Geshemi High Kingdom. The exposure to their political structure leads to the establishment of the Kingdom of the Erekenthiin under Iyazon Montavas.

ca. 1 950 BJC- (Huitca) The ancient Huitca (Now mutated to 'Hnika') leave Knossus and arrive in Cuiciloa.

ca.1900 BJC -(Hiarllii) A splinter group of Hnika arrive in Zoquiyo, and integrate into the culture of the Ashurite Elves, creating the Hiarllii people.

ca. 1850 BJC -(BRO,see this page for context) BRO peoples start to migrate from the north of Rathnir, from a continent known as 'Azia.' The first wave begis with the Proto-Bardons moving south parallel to the Syltör coastline.

ca. 1 800 BJC- (Geshemi) High King Elmortion dies of old age and is succeeded by High King Pulpision. (Geshemi) The Arakenthiin become a distinct cultural group and split from the High Kingdom of the Erekenthiin.

ca. 1600 BJC -(BRO) The second wave of BRO migrations occurs with the Proto-Olthiacs moving into Syltör through historical Andorn. This is followed by the Proto-Ryzani.

ca. 1500 BJC -(BRO) The third wave quickly follows the second, as the Proto-Ryzani split with one group settling near Remtal between the mountains and the other heading south and settling around the bay between Ryzan and Aurlûnor. The former, Northern group would become the Nebskoslavs, Carthyans, and Volkoreans. The latter, Southern group would become the Balreskans, Vologdans, and the Ryzani proper. During these migrations, the population of local dwarves was disrupted.

ca. 1500 BJC- (Erekenthiin, Geshemi) The Kingdom of the Erekenthiin is conquered by the Geshemi High Kingdom. The old King Iyazon Montavas was made an official in the Geshemi government.

ca. 900 BJC - (Aurlûnorean) - Establishment of the first Dynasty, Almador by King Maxion the "Prophet King".

ca. 300 BJC - (Aurlûnorean) - The last King of Almador is killed, and the Warring States period begins, which divided Almador into 15 parts.

ca. 250 BJC - (Aurlûnorean) - First known recorded appearance of Sareariel Lelya-Earcala, and the establishment of the Aurlûnor Celestial Empire, as well as the beginning of the Leyla-Earlcala Dynasty.