Ok guys heres what I have so far on the time (pay no attention to the dates I'm still adjusting them to the way I want them.)

A Brief History of Kheldor
Time of the Settling
PCD = Pre Common Dating


-2090 PCD
Several thousand Kheldorian’s crossed the desert of madness, and dared the Mountains of Hellfire. Ancient Scrolls and writings tell wild tales that these refugees were attempting to escape something horrible. The source of the fear is never named directly, but several accounts point to a “cataclysmic event spawned by a Mad Demoness” this becomes the beginning of recorded History.
-2075 PCD
Kheldorian’s split into several groups all going different directions. The most prominent of these groups are the Ioans and Gharsden (following the noble families that led each faction) each family claiming rightful ruler ship over the rest. Not wanting to cause further death to more Kheldorian’s the two families agreed on an uneasy truce and went their separate ways. With the Ioans settling on the Finlad Penisula, and the Gharsden people settling on the opposite side of the bay on the Kirad penisula. This peace would last for almost 500 years, as neither group ever contacted the other in that time ever again.

-1575 PCD
Prince Julian Ioan, the last Ioan in the royal bloodline and future heir to the throne dies of mysterious circumstances. His aging father Jason Ioan I, (afflicted with some form of dementia) and current ruler declares war on Gharsden claiming treachery and revenge for his sons death. (Although Gharsden was truly innocent in the whole affair.) Gharsden retaliates and following a very bloody battle and siege that last a very short 78 days, successfully over throws the Ioan Empire. All remaining Ioan’s are enslaved by the Gharsden people. Kirana Ioan IV Queen of the Ioan Empire, and young bride to Jason the I disappears and is presumed dead.

The Age of Birth
-1523 PCD
Armies of Gharsden spread across the Kortal Continent enslaving tribes villages and everyone as they go. Running unchecked and unopposed the Gharsden Empire to encompasses 85% of the entire Kortal Continent by 575CD

-1518 PCD
The Empire of Gharsden under the rulership of his Pious Majesty Vassidon I becomes the largest empire on the Kortal Continent. All Ioan land are absorbed into Gharsden rule doubling their size

-1510 PCD
His Pious Majesty Vassidon I is murdered by his best General Julian Vicor who renames himself Vicor Renald III. The Bloody rein of Renald begins.

-1501 PCD
Gharsden starts to experience splintering from within it ranks. Norther Armies become dissatisfied while political strife from with the empire threatens to tear the young Empire apart.

626CD
Emperor Renald III Declares war on all demi-human races. This is done as a political move to bring the empire back together. Elves, Dwarves, and Gnomes all become hunted races. Political lies spread through the empire as demi-humans quickly become scape-goats

628CD
The Ancient Elven Nation of Velverna hidden deep in the Unisant Woods falls to the banner of General Falkirk. Falkirk is declared a Hero of the Empire. The elven nation quickly becomes absorbed and enslaved by the Empire.

629CD
After the birth of 2 sons to his wife Empress Laura I, Renald has Laura assassinated fearing in his paranoid state that his wife would kill him first. Renald sends his two sons to a military academy to be trained and raised as soldiers and officers of the empire.

630-640 CD
Known as the bloodiest years of his rule Renald stops at nothing to terrify and enslave his people, using public executions. (sometimes in Mass degrees) and torture. Most of the time the bloodiest executions and tortures were reserved for the Demi-human races.

647CD
A plague hits the Main City of Gharsden claiming half of the cities inhabitants and many of its nobility. Riots follow in the months to come as complete chaos erupts.

647CD
Emperor Renald III dies of the plaque, the bloody rein of Renald the III comes to a celebrated end as the two militant brother vie for power and rightful ruler ship. The oldest brother Her’an succeeds in taking the throne, killing his sibling brother. Not much changes though as the son continues his fathers bloody reign.

648CD
Her’an becomes as paranoid as his father and in a fit of rage murders his 3 wives and all of the 21 women in his concubine. Her’an decides he shall have no heir, and publicly announces himself as the First Ruling God of Gharsden.

649CD
Her’an begins a desperate search to make himself immortal and immune to the effects of death and time.

651CD
Northern Armies again become dissatisfied with the stagnant nature of the empire. With no new lands to conquer or rule the Armies quickly become fat and lazy.

671CD
Her’an succeeds in his attempts and ascends himself to a state of near Godhood and Undeath. Her’an declares all the lands of Ghasden will now worship him as their ultimate God of authority.

672CD
Her’an’s bloody God like rule continues unchallenged and unhindered for the next 800 years as his empire spreads all across the continent. Her’an becomes known as the Lord of Death, King of Decay, … the world of Kheldour enters into an age of depression for the next 800 years as the world is torn apart by the bloody rule of the God King.

The Age of Her’an
673CD -
1472CD -

The Age of Gods
1474CD
Morse Khaldan a barbarian of the North Fist Tribe struggles to teach his clan a better way of life, in spite of persecution and constant threats Morse moves his clan further inland, daring disobedience to the God King

1483CD
The Northern Lands of Gharsden declare independence from the rule of Her’an, they brave his wrath and turn away calling him a false God and Unworthy of their fellowship. Being Led by a mysterious figure they are told and encouraged to speak out against him. The mysterious figure roams the lands spreading the seed of doubt and disobedience

Angered at the Northern Lands response His Lordship King Her’an brings down a Cataclysmic Fire on the North and annihilates it completely. Most of the north now lays in charred ruins with no survivors. It will take centuries for the land to repair itself.

The Mysterious figure continues the journey all over the country spreading doubt and disobedience against the great Her’an. The Figure remains unknown and is never able to be tracked or detained by Her’an’s militia.

1484CD
Morse Khaldan learns of his fellow tribes fate in the north, as they were innocently Slaughtered in the cross fire of Gharsden’s God King. Morse declares his clan an independent nation and swears revenge on Her’an and any who follow him.

A silent deal is struck with an unknown alley and Morse Khaldan and his clan, the last of the Khofoi Race (Norsemen) begin preparations for a bloody war against Gharsden.

1485CD
Khaldan begins a strike an retreat technique against outer slave camps of the Gharsden empire, attempting to free allies Khaldan and his forces strike over 25 slave camps in 8 months and frees over 4,000 elves 1,200 Dwarves, 1,700 Halfings and Gnomes, and over 2200 other humans

Angered over Morse Khaldan’s success Her’an attempts to use his power to bring an end to Khaldan’s clan. This time however when the reign of fire is called upon, nothing happens. It is believed that the Gods have prevented his actions this day and the day is celebrated widely as a day of victory.

1487CD
Troops begin to amass in the south following a new leader that call’s herself “The Queen of Death” she begins to lead her troops against Her’an

After two years of preparations and training Morse Khaldan leads the “Last Free Alliance” against the Capital City of the Gharsden Empire (Rouken). The Last Free Alliance is composed of Khofoi, Elves, Dwarves, Halflings, Gnomes, and a few free remaining human tribes.

Despite being massively outnumbered The Last Free Alliance takes the capital city in a bloody siege, Morse Khaldan falls in battle His body is carried to the center of the city by Elves and Khofoi alike. Her’an Flees the city taking his remaining army with him. In traditional Khofoi fashion the body of Morse Khaldan is burned in a funeral Pyre in front of the entire city of Rouken.

The Leader of the elven people swears an oath of allegiance to the Khofoi, in ceremony the leader of the elven people is revealed to be none other than Tir’ana Lotusbloosm. Taking her people she retreats to the western woods to build a new elven nation, swearing to return if the Khofoi ever need them.

Her’an attempts to rearm himself and his troops outside the city, as Her’an is preaching to his army, Morse Khaldan appears to Her’an, Khaldan curses the God King and his army and he drags the God king into the abyss in a fiery battle… Neither is seen again on Kheldour (both ascend to a state of Greater Godhood)

Her’an’s Army is cursed by the Khofoi God as they cannot die and they are forever cursed to roam the land as demon servants to the God King but will never be aloud to set foot in Her’an’s realm, unable to die, and unable to live…

The Queen of Death and the Mysterious figure are revealed to be one in the same, in a shocking turn of events she unmasks herself to be Kirana Ioan IV, Liche Queen

The New begining

the finishing touches are going on this soon,... when its complete I'll post it up and everyone can pick it apart top to bottom

Gabe

Hey Gabe, its coming along really well!

If you need me to do anything pm me.

FYI: I'm hoping to have a completed timeline sometime soon to view.

Gabe

A Brief History of Kheldor
Time of the Settling
CD = Common Dating


0 CD
Several thousand Kheldorian’s crossed the desert of madness, and dared the Mountains of Hellfire. Ancient Scrolls and writings tell wild tales that these refugees were attempting to escape something horrible, fleeing in massive sailing ships by the hundreds. The source of the fear is never named directly, but several accounts point to a “cataclysmic event spawned by a Mad Demoness” this becomes the beginning of recorded History.
75 CD
Kheldorian’s split into several groups all going different directions. The most prominent of these groups are the Ioans and Gharsden (following the noble families that led each faction) each family claiming rightful ruler ship over the rest. Not wanting to cause further death to more Kheldorian’s the two families agreed on an uneasy truce and went their separate ways. With the Ioans settling on the Finlad Penisula, and the Gharsden people settling on the opposite side of the bay on the Kirad penisula. This peace would last for almost 500 years, as neither group ever contacted the other in that time ever again.

500 CD
Prince Julian Ioan, the last Ioan in the royal bloodline and future heir to the throne dies of mysterious circumstances. His aging father Jason Ioan I, (afflicted with some form of dementia) and current ruler declares war on Gharsden claiming treachery and revenge for his sons death. (Although Gharsden was truly innocent in the whole affair.) Gharsden retaliates and following a very bloody battle and siege that last a very short 78 days, successfully over throws the Ioan Empire. All remaining Ioan’s are enslaved by the Gharsden people. Kirana Ioan IV Queen of the Ioan Empire, and young bride to Jason the I disappears and is presumed dead.

The Age of Birth
523 CD
Armies of Gharsden spread across the Kortal Continent enslaving tribes villages and everyone as they go. Running unchecked and unopposed the Gharsden Empire to encompasses 85% of the entire Kortal Continent by 575CD

600 CD
The Empire of Gharsden under the rulership of his Pious Majesty Vassidon I becomes the largest empire on the Kortal Continent. All Ioan land are absorbed into Gharsden rule doubling their size

615 CD
His Pious Majesty Vassidon I is murdered by his best General Julian Vicor who renames himself Vicor Renald III. The Bloody rein of Renald begins.

623 CD
Gharsden starts to experience splintering from within it ranks. Norther Armies become dissatisfied while political strife from with the empire threatens to tear the young Empire apart.

626 CD
Emperor Renald III Declares war on all demi-human races. This is done as a political move to bring the empire back together. Elves, Dwarves, and Gnomes all become hunted races. Political lies spread through the empire as demi-humans quickly become scape-goats

628 CD
The Ancient Elven Nation of Velverna hidden deep in the Unisant Woods falls to the banner of General Falkirk. Falkirk is declared a Hero of the Empire. The elven nation quickly becomes absorbed and enslaved by the Empire.

629 CD
After the birth of 2 sons to his wife Empress Laura I, Renald has Laura assassinated fearing in his paranoid state that his wife would kill him first. Renald sends his two sons to a military academy to be trained and raised as soldiers and officers of the empire.

630-640 CD
Known as the bloodiest years of his rule Renald stops at nothing to terrify and enslave his people, using public executions. (sometimes in Mass degrees) and torture. Most of the time the bloodiest executions and tortures were reserved for the Demi-human races.

647CD
A plague hits the Main City of Gharsden claiming half of the cities inhabitants and many of its nobility. Riots follow in the months to come as complete chaos erupts.

647CD
Emperor Renald III dies of the plaque, the bloody rein of Renald the III comes to a celebrated end as the two militant brother vie for power and rightful ruler ship. The oldest brother Her’an succeeds in taking the throne, killing his sibling brother. Not much changes though as the son continues his fathers bloody reign.

648CD
Her’an becomes as paranoid as his father and in a fit of rage murders his 3 wives and all of the 21 women in his concubine. Her’an decides he shall have no heir, and publicly announces himself as the First Ruling God of Gharsden.

649CD
Her’an begins a desperate search to make himself immortal and immune to the effects of death and time.

651CD
Northern Armies again become dissatisfied with the stagnant nature of the empire. With no new lands to conquer or rule the Armies quickly become fat and lazy.

671CD
Her’an succeeds in his attempts and ascends himself to a state of near Godhood and Undeath. Her’an declares all the lands of Ghasden will now worship him as their ultimate God of authority.

672CD
Her’an’s bloody God like rule continues unchallenged and unhindered for the next 800 years as his empire spreads all across the continent. Her’an becomes known as the Lord of Death, King of Decay, … the world of Kheldour enters into an age of depression for the next 800 years as the world is torn apart by the bloody rule of the God King.

The Age of Her’an
673CD -
1472CD -

The Age of Gods
1474CD
Morse Khaldan a barbarian of the North Fist Tribe struggles to teach his clan a better way of life, in spite of persecution and constant threats Morse moves his clan further inland, daring disobedience to the God King

1483CD
The Northern Lands of Gharsden declare independence from the rule of Her’an, they brave his wrath and turn away calling him a false God and Unworthy of their fellowship. Being Led by a mysterious figure they are told and encouraged to speak out against him. The mysterious figure roams the lands spreading the seed of doubt and disobedience

Angered at the Northern Lands response His Lordship King Her’an brings down a Cataclysmic Fire on the North and annihilates it completely. Most of the north now lays in charred ruins with no survivors. It will take centuries for the land to repair itself.

The Mysterious figure continues the journey all over the country spreading doubt and disobedience against the great Her’an. The Figure remains unknown and is never able to be tracked or detained by Her’an’s militia.

1484CD
Morse Khaldan learns of his fellow tribes fate in the north, as they were innocently Slaughtered in the cross fire of Gharsden’s God King. Morse declares his clan an independent nation and swears revenge on Her’an and any who follow him.

A silent deal is struck with an unknown alley and Morse Khaldan and his clan, the last of the Khofoi Race (Norsemen) begin preparations for a bloody war against Gharsden.

1485CD
Khaldan begins a strike an retreat technique against outer slave camps of the Gharsden empire, attempting to free allies Khaldan and his forces strike over 25 slave camps in 8 months and frees over 4,000 elves 1,200 Dwarves, 1,700 Halfings and Gnomes, and over 2200 other humans

Angered over Morse Khaldan’s success Her’an attempts to use his power to bring an end to Khaldan’s clan. This time however when the reign of fire is called upon, nothing happens. It is believed that the Gods have prevented his actions this day and the day is celebrated widely as a day of victory.

1487CD
Troops begin to amass in the south following a new leader that call’s herself “The Queen of Vengeance” she begins to lead her troops against Her’an

After two years of preparations and training Morse Khaldan leads the “Last Free Alliance” against the Capital City of the Gharsden Empire (Rouken). The Last Free Alliance is composed of Khofoi, Elves, Dwarves, Halflings, Gnomes, and a few free remaining human tribes.

Despite being massively outnumbered The Last Free Alliance takes the capital city in a bloody siege, Morse Khaldan falls in battle His body is carried to the center of the city by Elves and Khofoi alike. Her’an Flees the city taking his remaining army with him. In traditional Khofoi fashion the body of Morse Khaldan is burned in a funeral Pyre in front of the entire city of Rouken.

The Leader of the elven people swears an oath of allegiance to the Khofoi, in ceremony the leader of the elven people is revealed to be none other than Tir’ana Lotusbloosm. Taking her people she retreats to the western woods to build a new elven nation, swearing to return if the Khofoi ever need them.

Her’an attempts to rearm himself and his troops outside the city, as Her’an is preaching to his army, Morse Khaldan appears to Her’an, Khaldan curses the God King and his army and he drags the God king into the abyss in a fiery battle… Neither is seen again on Kheldour (both ascend to a state of Greater Godhood)

The Mistress of Vengeance and the Mysterious figure are revealed to be one in the same, in a shocking turn of events she unmasks herself to be Kirana Ioan IV Goddess of Vengeance.

After leading her people to freedom Tir’ana Lotusbloosom ascends to a state of Godhood to protect over her people. Temples are built to her all over the new kingdom.

The Last Free Alliance Renames itself, The Knights of Freedom

Age of Chaos

1490 CD
Over the next 20 years chaos ensues all over Kheldour as Her’ans nation splits and crumbles from within. A massive power vacuum begins to form and corrupt individuals all over the world vie for power.

Following orders from their God, the last remaining armies of the Her’an lay complete siege to all cities, towns, and villages. No form of civilization is left, in their wake.

After this last act of defiance by Her’an’s Army the Khofoi God, Morse Khaldan, curses any armies still loyal to the evil God. They cannot die and they are forever cursed to roam the land as demon servants to the God King but will never be aloud to set foot in Her’an’s realm, unable to die, and unable to live…

The Capital City of Gharsden is lost…

1550 CD
In the early years of the anarchy as the entire world suffers from lack of leadership, Humans begin to resort to cannibalism. The Race of man seems doomed to deteriorate into madness, as all hope seems to be lost.

Dwarves, Elves, and other demi-human races retreat to their domains and shelter themselves from the chaos of Man. Halflings, gnomes and dwarves are granted protection inside the borders of Elven wood if its needed.

Khofoi retreat northward to unknown lands, and Man is left to his own chaos


1600 CD
Total chaos finally engulfs everything and the entire world suffers. False prophets pop up all over the place claiming to be the real Her’an reborn.

1740 CD
People and families begin to form into clans, each clan fighting for power over others.

1880 CD
The Clan wars begin
Clans begin to unite all over Kheldour, those that untie begin to fight over territories. Wars between other smaller clans break out as well.

1946 CD
Stalkaster Herlite leader of the Dershlite Clan unites his people under one banner and begins a slow move torwards unity and peace. Stalkaster using force only when needed, spends the next 25 years attempting to rebuild. Dral Herlite son of Stalkaster Herlite moves south and relocates at the mouth of a river. This site later becomes the location of the City Of Mooryn

1955 CD
The Clan wars end with Stalkaster Herlite’s death and the signing of the Great Pact.


The Second Age of Kheldour

1965 CD
Clans that managed to unite themselves together begin to form the first civilized cities in over 400 years. Cities ban with towns and over the next 70 years united clans begin to form nations. Some cities claim independence, while others unite under one common flag. The race of man appears to be on an upswing, however Demi-human races still remain hidden in their own borders, fearful of mankind’s wrath.

1987 CD / 0 MCD
Dral Herlite becomes the founder of the Free City of Mooryn. He declares his city and it surrounding lands to be an independent nation. This also becomes the starting point of the Mooryn Calander Dating (MCD) system. Dral swears that all people within his city shall be free and have equal rights under his banner. Forming a ruling council and declaring himself the first Lord Mayor of Mooryn, Dral also announces he will open his borders freely to any and all demi- human races. The City of Mooryn becomes a beacon of hope for Mankind as they push forward into this new age.

2010 CD / 23 MCD
The last remaining descendents of The Knights of Freedom relocate to the city of Mooryn and begin to attempt to rebuild their Knighthood. Leader in this effort is a man named Lord Jules Tibane, his honor and generosity become legendary, as does his ability to command his troops.

2025 CD / 38 MCD
Mershites are seen on Khedlour for the first time, as the queen of Vengeance unleashes her deadly new race of powerful humans, her forces are met on many fronts, they are relentless, deadly and unforgiving. Lord Jules Tibane is killed in battle defending the city of Mooryn from an attack by Mershite Forces. Tibane is declared a hero and ascends to Sainthood, (Becoming known as Saint Jules).

2030 CD / 43 MCD
The Race of man unites under one banner, and in what becomes known as “The Final Battle of Delsford Hills” succeeds in pushing Mershite forces back to their homeland. It is said by many philosophers this was the greatest moment in Kheldourian history.

2035 CD / 48 MCD
A new age of Peace is usered in as the world begins to settle and war becomes a memory of times long past. This age of peace will last for the next 195 years. Mershites, although driven back have not been stopped. Following orders from their goddess, Mershites lock themselves off and are not heard from again for a long time.

Gap... (195 years)
2229 CD / 242 MCD

2230 CD / 243 MCD
Tensions begin to build with the 3 major nations of Kheldour all focusing hostilities on each other.

2231 CD / 244 MCD
Nimicstrand amasses troops and builds up its defenses. Assassins are captured in Delsford, although their true allegiance in never determined.

One of the Dukes of Gherlsdon dies. Blaming Delsford war breaks out between the two kingdoms. Nimicstrand is drawn into the battle when Delsford’s navy seeks port and their denied. Delsford attacks them, in defiance obliterating their docks all along the coast.

War breaks out all over Kheldour once more as Nations all over the continent invade each other.

2235 CD / 248 MCD
As Nation is pitted against Nation most of the smaller independent states are absorbed by one of the three major powers. The Free Cities, which have long prospered by trade along the Mooryn river, are drawn into conflict after conflict as battles are continually fought on their ground, sometimes even in their cities.

2236 CD / 249 MCD
Honoroch a Free City on the Mooryn River holds council with all other cities on the river, an alliance is formed and all the cities agree to a pact. The “United Alliance of Honoroch” is formed
War among the newly formed Four Major powers continues unhindered.

2238 CD / 251 MCD
Mershite forces deploy all along the coast of Delsford and Gherlsdon. The two nations now fight a common enemy. Despite this however they still cannot find any common ground all three forces continue to battle each other. The purpose behind the Mershites involvement is still unclear.

2241 CD / 254 MCD
Nimicstrand has been building its forces for the past 2 years and uses this opportunity to deploy its army against Delsford and Gherlsdon. However the navy ships carrying the armies are met by Honorch forces and a major battle ensues. Nimicstrands entire navy fleet of ships is lost along with all hands. Emperor Gavin is infuriated and threatens revenge on the United Alliance of Honoroch.

2242 CD / 255 MCD
Less than 9 months after loosing their navy, Nimicstrand deploys a secret weapon on the capital city of Honoroch. Home of the United Alliance, the weapon is a mystery, but the capital city lays in ruins and more than 75,000 people are dead. Including 7 of the 12 council members for the alliance. The United Alliance of Honoroch is crippled. Some wonder if surrender is imminent.

2243 CD / 256 MCD
Honoroch recovers, new officials are elected quickly and the Alliance Council relocates to a secret location, known only to them. Although the city is Gone the new council elects to keep the name in memory of those who died.

2248 CD / 261 MCD
Gherlsdon suffers major losses. In southern Gherlsdon a woman named Lady Reynolds takes up arms on her families farm. She along with four farm hands defeat a small squad of Mershites. Inspired by this Lady Reynolds forms a new organization dedicated to the protection of Gherlsdon Citizens at all costs, The Shadow Nights are formed.

2255 CD / 268 MCD
Burn Jilean of Nimicstrand, Clause Firnhold of Ghersldon, Dema Trianna of Delsford, Jackston Houch of The United Alliance, and Balafin Haldane of the city of Mooryn all share the same dream and begin to seek each other other out.

2257 CD / 270 MCD
Gherlsdon is on the brink of defeat when new hope seems to arrive and Delsford's forces pull off the front line and retreat into the mountains. The reason is never determined but Gherlsdon uses the opportunity to rearm itself.

2260 CD / 273 MCD
5 years after the vision Burn, Clause, Dema, Jackston, and Balafin all finally meet. In a vision they receive orders known only to them, and “The Black Clan” is formed. Their mission is known only to them.

2264 CD / 277 MCD
The Battle of Hernfeld Hills destroys almost all of Delsford and Nimicstrands forces, the loss of life in that battle is measure at close to 145,000 lives. This battle is marked as the largest loss of life in the entire war.

2269 CD / 282 MCD
Mershite Forces combine their efforts and attack all 4n ations at once. A group of adventures form in Mooryn and receive a vision from Saint Jules, they embark on their mission, leaving everything else behind.

2271 CD / 284 MCD
Adventures known as “The Red Seven” brave the wrath of the goddess of vengeance and infiltrate Mershite Island. They learn that the Mershites have been pulling the strings of war for the past 4 decades from key political positions from within each nation. Using this information the adventurers set out on a quest for peace, exposing these traitors and turning the tide of this long war.

It is also revealed that this powerful new race known as Mershites is what is left of the original Ioans, reformed by the Goddess of Vengence and given incredible power.

The war is considered officially over when a peace treaty is signed in the city of Mooryn, the Red Seven are present, and hailed as heros, a monument is erected inside the city of Mooryn in their honor (although only 5 of the original 7 ever actually survive to see the signing).

*** it should also be noted that Through out the enitire 40 years of war Mooryn never took sides


The New Age of Man

2273 CD / 286 MCD
Two years after the Pact of Mooryn (as it became known)a new new age enters Kheldour, only time will tell what will happen. Tensions are still high, empires still teeter on the brink of annihilation, and if this new found peace is ever to last Forgiveness must become a way of life…

Welcome to Kheldour…