Official Sources:
Warhammer FRP Rulebook (WFRP)
The Enemy Within source pack (TEW)
Warhammer City- City of the White Wolf (CoWW)
Something Rotten in Kislev (SRiK)
Death's Dark Shadow (DDS)
Marienburg: Sold Down the River (MAR)
Apocrypha Too (AP2)
Warhammer Battle, 2nd edition (WFB2)
Warhammer Battle, 3rd edition (WFB3)
Unofficial Drafts:
Rolston's Realm of Sorcery draft (RoS)
Rolston's Realm of Divine Magic draft (RoDM)
Selected entries from:
Warhammer Battle, 4th edition:
Empire Army book (EMP)
High Elf Army book (HE)
Dwarf Army book (DW)
Orc & Goblin Army book (ORC)
Skaven Army book (SK)
Chaos Dwarf Army book (CD)
Undead Army book (UD)
Dark Elf Army book (DE)
Wood Elf Army book (WE)
Warhammer Battle, 5th edition:
Bretonnian Army Book (BR)
Dogs of War Army Book (DoW)
Lizardman Army Book (LZ)
Mordheim (MOR)
In conjunction with MadAlfred, additional "unofficial" stuff from:
Marco Bizzarri (MB) - High Priest of Mórr in Luccini
N. Arne Dam (AD) – Nordlander Shogun in Nippon
Morten Krog (MK) - Norscan Jarl who coordinated the Norsca project
Oliver Rosenkranz (OR) - Il Duce de Miragliano who coordinated the Miragliano project.
The rest of the entries (those without reference) from MadAlfred
HISTORY OF THE OLD WORLD
-7500 I.C.
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The Old Slann appear from some other world. (WFB2)
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-6500 I.C.
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The end of the Ice Age. (WFB2) The Old Slann alter the planet's orbit, causing a general increase in temperatures, rise in sea levels and withdrawal of the ice sheets to the extreme polar regions. (WFB2) Creation of the World Pond and separation of the continents. (LZ) Spawning of the Saurus, Slinks, and Kroxigor races. (LZ) The Old Slann transplant the emerging race of Elves onto the island later known as the Ulthuan. (WFB2) Tribes of Human hunter-gatherers arrive in the New World from the northwest and begin to spread across the land.
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-6000 I.C.
LUSTRIA:
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Tribes of Humans arrive and spread in the mountainous areas.
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-5500 I.C.
LUSTRIA:
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The emergence of Amazons. (WFB2)
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-5000 I.C.
DWARFS:
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Dwarfs begin their slow colonization of the Worlds Edge Mountains. (DW) Time of the Ancestor Gods. (DW)
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-4600 I.C.
ELVES:
-4550
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High Elves establish fortress of Sith Rionnasc'namishathir (Star-Gem of the Sea) at the mouth of the Reik. (MAR)
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-4500 I.C.
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The coming of Chaos. (WFRP) In their airships, the Old Slann speed to both poles to battle the intruders. Most of the Old Slann perish in battle, but they succeed in checking the advance of Chaos in the northern New World and southern Lustria. Fall of the Old Slann, their civilizations collapses almost overnight. (WFB2) The remaining Slann retrogress into a strange, barbaric people. They forget most of Old Technology and powerful magic. (WFB2)
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DWARFS:
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Disappearance of the Ancestor Gods. (DW) Dwarfs and High Elves meet for the first time and friendly relationship established. (DW)
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LUSTRIA:
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The Amazonian Sisterhood is founded. (WFB2) The Amazons war continually on the new Slann Empire. (WFB2)
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-4419
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High Elf explorers penetrate Lustrian jungle. (LZ)
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NORSCA:
-4500
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Jotun people (Giants) are defeated and dispersed by Chaos. (MK)
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ULTHUAN:
-4500
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The first Phoenix (High) King defends the Shrine of Asuryan against the Chaos Horde of Morkar. (HE)
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-4498
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War against Chaos begins in earnest. (HE)
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-4480
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Forces of Chaos driven back. (HE) Phoenix King marries Everqueen. (HE)
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-4471
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Forces of Chaos attack Avelorn. (HE) Everqueen slain and children lost. (HE)
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-4461
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Caledor Dragontamer starts repairing and expanding ancient network of Standing Stones (which stood on Ulthuan since dawn of time) so as to drain the Winds of Magic from the world. (HE)
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-4458
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Malekith, future Witch King of Naggaroth, is born. (HE)
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-4419
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Battle of the Isle of Dread results in a magical vortex which drains the world of the magic, thereby weakening the Chaos forces. (HE) The first Phoenix King dies. (HE)
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-4200 I.C.
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First massive migration of Human tribes from the south. Ancestors of the Romany peoples. (RoDM)
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DWARFS/ELVES:
-4164
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Malekith defeats an Orc army and saves the city of Athel Toralien. (HE)
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-4119
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Dwarfs and High Elves combine armies and finally drive the last remnants of Chaos from Old World. (HE, MAR) Trade between both races flourish and the Dwarfs establish many new strongholds. (DW)
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NEW WORLD:
-4164
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The foundation of the first High Elf colonies on the east coast. (HE)
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-4100 I.C.
OLD WORLD:
-4025
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Following a dream, Edrenar defeats a large Orc army. Edrenar converts to the cult of Sarriel (Mórr) and begins to gather followers of Sarriel around him. (MB)
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ULTHUAN:
-4100
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Edrenar the Dreamer is born. (MB)
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-4001
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Edrenar the Dreamer becomes clanmaster of the Allianarenel clan. (MB)
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-4000 I.C.
TILEA:
-4000
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Edrenar leads a number of the Allianarenel clan from Ulthuan to the Old World. They arrive in southern Tilea and establish a town where they received a sign from Sarriel. The town is called Altheriol-ta-Melathiel ("Black Pearl from the Two Seas"). Temple to Sarriel built. (MB)
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-3900 I.C.
TILEA:
-3870
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Edrenar, first Dreamking of the Black Pearl, dies. He is succeeded by his son, Maranawe. (MB)
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-3500 I.C.
DARK LANDS:
-3500
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Abandoned by their ancestor gods, Dwarfs of the Dark Lands turn to the worship of the Chaos God Hashut, the Father of Darkness. (CD)
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TILEA:
-3500
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Altheriol-ta-Malethiel renamed Dream Gate and the first Permanent Gate is opened. (MB)
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ULTHUAN:
-3419
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Cult of Pleasure begins its slow spread through Nagarythe and across all Ulthuan. (HE)
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-3200 I.C.
ARABY:
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First Human civilization rises in Nippur, on the banks of the Rivers Tigis and Phrates in southeastern Araby.
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-3000 I.C.
ARABY:
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The Pharaohs (God-Kings) unite Upper and Lower Nehekhara along the banks and delta of the River Nyllus.
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DWARFS:
-3000
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Golden Age begins as Dwarfen Empire founded and establishment of Karaz-a-Karak as capital. (WFB3)
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TILEA:
-3000
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Dream Gate is referred to as Nightmare Gate by other Elves. Dreaming Elves begin to dabble in Daemonology and Necromancy. (MB)
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-2900 I.C.
DWARFS/ELVES:
-2839
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Pledge of friendship between Dwarfs and Elves. (HE) Dwarfs build the sea wall, Vloedmuur, about Sith Rionnasc. (MAR)
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-2800 I.C.
BORDER PRINCES:
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Rise of Midean civilization.
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NEW WORLD:
-2789
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Malekith finds the Circlet of Iron in the ancient city of Vorshgar in the northern wasteland. (DE)
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-2723
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Dark Elves establish themselves in the cold land of Naggaroth, with its capital of Naggarond. (DE) Native tribes of Ikadians in the area are scattered and destroyed.
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ULTHUAN:
-2774
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Cult of Pleasure is revealed as being secretly given over to the worship of Slaanesh. (HE)
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-2751
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Massacre at the Shrine of Asuryan. (HE) Malekith fails in bid to become Phoenix King. (HE)
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-2749
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Elven civil war commences, rages for 25 years. (HE)
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-2736
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Malekith is sealed within his black armor and is hailed as the Witch King. (DE)
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-2724
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Phoenix King Caledor defeats the Witch King at the Battle of Maledor. (DE)
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-2723
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The Sundering. Witch King interferes with the Vortext which contained Chaos Magic. Much of northern Ulthuan sunk. (DE)
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-2700 I.C.
DARK LANDS:
-2700
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The mighty ziggurat Mingol Zharr-Naggrund raised from dark iron and black obsidian by Chaos Dwarf sorcerers. (CD)
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TILEA:
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The Last Feast of Discovery. Undead break free of the Dreaming Elves' control and slaughter them that night while the priests of Sarriel are sealed within the temple. Those that survived the night (and their descendants) are forever tainted with insanities. Dream Gate is abandoned. (MB)
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ULTHUAN:
-2630
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Dark Elf expedition returns and hostilities resume. (DE)
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-2600 I.C.
ARABY:
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Assurian Empire dominates in Tigis/Phrates valley. Clashes with Nehekhara to the north.
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DARK LANDS:
-2600
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Chaos Dwarfs begin enslavement of Orc and Goblin tribes throughout the Dark Lands and the Mountains of Mourn. (CD)
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-2500 I.C.
ARABY:
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Most of the Great Pyramids and tombs (clusters of which were called Necropolises) for the pharaohs were constructed during this time. (UD)
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DWARFS/ELVES:
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Alliance between two races facilitates taming of the Old World. (WFRP)
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FAR EAST:
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First Dynasty rises in Cathay, consolidating victory over local warlords.
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-2400 I.C.
ULTHUAN:
-2319
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For first time, Dark Elves mount Cold Ones in battle. (DE)
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-2300 I.C.
ULTHUAN:
-2219
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Last of Dark Elves driven from northern Ulthuan. (HE)
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-2200 I.C.
ELVES:
-2188
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High Elves return to Old World. (HE)
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-2100 I.C.
DWARFS/ELVES:
-2005
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The Great Betrayal mars relationship between Dwarfs and Elves. Elves are blamed for attacks on Dwarfs, even though Dark Elves are the perpetrators. (HE, DW)
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-2000 I.C.
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Second massive migration of Human tribes, this time from eastern Steppes. Ancestors to the future nations, kingdoms, and city-states of the Old World. (RoDM modified)
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ARABY:
-2000
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Birth of Nagash. (UD)
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-1968
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Group of errant Dark Elves teaches Dark Magic to Nagash, High Priest of Kháine, in Khermi (capital of Nehekhara). (UD modified) Nagash then defeats the Dark Elf leaders in a sorcerous duel and has survivors entombed alive in the Great Pyramid. (UD)
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-1960
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Death of Pharaoh Ormahkaten. Civil War breaks out in Nehekhara.
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-1959
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Nagash slays High Priest of Orierus and seizes power in Khermi. (UD modified)
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-1950
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Nagash begins to prolong his fading youth by distilling an elixir from Human blood. Recruits other depraved noblemen to join him. (UD) Nagash orders the construction of the Black Pyramid, destined to be larger than the Great Pyramid of Khemri. (UD)
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BORDER PRINCES:
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Midean civilization mysteriously vanishes.
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DWARFS/ELVES:
-1997
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War of the Beard (War of Vengeance) begins and lasts for nearly 500 years. (HE, DW)
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-1974
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Son of Dwarf High King slain by High Elf King Caledor II. (HE)
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-1968
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Battle of Oeragor. (DW)
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-1948
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Elf city of Athel Maraya is burned to the ground by Dwarf Army. (HE)
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FAR EAST:
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Civilization rises in Ind.
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NORSCA:
-1938
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Elves are forced to evacuate Norscan ports. (MK)
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SOUTH LANDS:
-2000
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War between Slann city of Zlatlan and the legendary lost Dwarfhold of Karak Zorn. (LZ)
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TILEA:
-2000
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City of Kavzar (or Tylos, depnding upon the historical source) is established. (SK, DoW) Rapidly grows to become the largest city in the Old World. (SK)
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-1950
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Wandering Dwarf clan takes up residence there and further builds city. (SK)
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-1900 I.C.
ARABY:
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Hettite forces crush Assurian Empire, conquers Lower Nehekhara.
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TILEA:
-1880
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Humans begin construction of their great temple in Kavzar with Dwarf help. (SK) Work goes on continuously the next 100 years. (SK)
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-1800 I.C.
TILEA:
-1780
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Temple of Kavzar is completed and warpstone starts to rain down on the city from Morrslieb. (SK) Within a year city is overrun by swarms of giant matched rats and disappears in the Blighted Marshes. (SK)
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-1700 I.C.
NEW WORLD:
-1666
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Chaos army sweeps down from the Chaos Wastes and invades Naggaroth. Dark Elf casualties are high, but Chaos army completely wiped out. (DE)
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-1600 I.C.
DWARFS/ELVES:
-1600
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Battle of Three Towers at the gate of Tor Alessi (now the Bretonnian port of L'Anguille). (DW, HE) Dwarfs defeat Elves in a cataclysmic battle. (DW, HE) Phoenix King Caledor II slain by Dwarf King Gotrek Starbreaker. (HE) Phoenix Crown taken by Dwarfs as recompense. (DW, HE)
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-1589
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Phoenix King Caradryel recalls High Elf armies from the Old World. Elf colonies see departure as a betrayal. (WE)
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-1502
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Sith Rionnasc falls to Dwarfs after long siege. Fortress razed to the ground. (MAR)
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-1501
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High Elves withdraw from Old World to battle resurgent Dark Elves from Naggaroth. (HE) Dwarfs are left victorious, but decimated with the ending of the War of Vengeance. (DW) Isolated colonies of Wood Elves remain, the largest in the Loren and Laurelorn Forests. (MAR)
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ELVES:
-1501
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Athel-Loren, the Wood Elf capital, is founded. (WFB3)
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TILEA:
-1600
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First true Skaven emerge as masters of Skavenblight (formerly Kavzar). (SK) First experiments with magic. (SK) Warpstone sought further afield. (SK) Tunnel system under Skavenblight expanded to accommodate rapidly increasing population. (SK)
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ULTHUAN:
-1599
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Dark Elves invade Shadowlands. (HE) Intermittent war begins. (HE)
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-1500 I.C.
ARABY:
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Hettite forces withdraw from Nehekhara to meet Goblin threat in north.
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BADLANDS:
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Orcs and Goblins overrun land, threaten Hettite capital.
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DWARFS:
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Volcanic activity destroys realms. (WFRP)
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-1499
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Start of Goblin wars as Karak Ungor is the first Dwarfhold to fall to Goblins. (DW) Karak Varn is flooded and occupied by Goblins and Skaven. (DW)
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-1498
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Dwarf mines in Dragonback Mountains fall. (DW)
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-1457
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Mad Dog Pass and Gunbad fall. (DW)
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LUSTRIA:
-1500
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Slann Mage-Priests finally accomplish the minor shift in continents intended by the Old Slann. Volcanic activity and earthquakes occur world-wide. (LZ slightly modified)
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NEW WORLD:
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Almeca civilization rises in the south as Slann Empire recedes into Lustria.
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TILEA:
-1500
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Earthquakes triggered by Skaven society devastates population of Skavenblight. (SK) The twelve Grey Lords arise forming the first Council of Thirteen and the Order of the Grey Seers. (SK)
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-1400 I.C.
DWARFS:
-1387
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Silver Road Wars begin and lasts 20 years. (DW)
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-1367
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Mount Silverspear falls. (DW)
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LUSTRIA:
-1399
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Skaven Clan Pestilens arrive at Lustria and set forth plagues throughout the land. (LZ)
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NORSCA:
-1380
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First Humans migrate to southern Norsca. (MK)
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-1300 I.C.
DWARFS:
-1250
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Troll Wars begin. (DW)
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-1245
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Dwarfs regain control of area between Karak Kadrin and Mad Dog Pass. (DW)
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-1200 I.C.
DWARFS:
-1185
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Karak Varn is reoccupied for 49 years. (DW)
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-1136
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Orcs and Skaven renew pressure and force Dwarfs to depart. (DW)
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ELVES:
-1125
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Battle of Glade of Woe where Orc army is wiped destroyed in the Loren Forest. Orion and Ariel become King and Queen in the Wood. (WE)
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NEW WORLD:
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Miyan civilization rises to the east of the Almeca.
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-1100 I.C.
FAR EAST:
-1037
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Birth of Jintoki, son of the Sun Empress. (AD)
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-1010
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Jintoki unites the entire Kamato region of Nippon. Leaders of the clans united under his rule proclaim Jintoki and his descendants their rightful tenno for eternity. (AD)
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-1000 I.C.
BORDER PRINCES:
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Rise of Hellene City States. The renowned city state of Myrmidens is founded. Achaen League forms to battle Orcs and Goblins from Badlands.
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BRETONNIA:
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Arrival of the Bretonni tribes from the east settling all lands north and west of the Loren Forest. (WE)
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DWARFS:
-975
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Battle of a Thousand Woes. (DW) Dwarf attempt to recapture Red Eye Mountain (Karak Ungor) fails. (DW)
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FAR EAST:
-951
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Jinoki dies and becomes the Lord Eternal of the Spirit Realm, second to the Sun Empress in ancient Shinto myths. His son, Iyoda is proclaimed tenno of Kamato. (AD)
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NEW WORLD:
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Almeca civilization disappears suddenly.
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-800 I.C.
DWARFS:
-750
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Karak Azul partially occupied by Goblins for 10 years. (DW)
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FAR EAST:
-703
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Huge army of hobgoblins (known as the Korgians) land on the western shore of Nippon. For the next twenty years, the Nipponese suffer under the Hobgoblin yoke. (AD)
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-700 I.C.
ELVES:
-700
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Kindred of the Wythel Glades leave Athel Loren and migrate over the Grey Mountains into the vast forests beyond. Some settle in the Laurelorn Forest. (WE modified)
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FAR EAST:
-680
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Age of the Warring Clans begin in Nippon. (AD)
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ULTHUAN:
-692
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Last of the Dark Elves in Ulthuan are destroyed. (HE)
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-600 I.C.
DWARFS:
-513
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Karak Eight Peaks falls to Orcs, Goblins, and Skaven. (DW)
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-500 I.C.
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Rise of Humanity in northern Old World. (WFRP) First dealings with Dwarfs. (WFRP) Establishment of numerous petty states throughout rest of Old World. (WFRP)
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DWARFS:
-469
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Orcs destroy and abandon Karak Azgal. (DW)
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-466
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Karak Drazh falls and is renamed Black Crag. (DW)
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ESTALIA:
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Founding of Bilbali and Magritta.
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TILEA:
-500
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Founding of Giamirado [Miragliano]. (OR)
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-500
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Founding of Remas.
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-497
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Hellenic settlers land near the ruins of Dream Gate. Beset by Undead, they pray to Thanation (Mórr) for deliverance. Construction of a temple begins on the ruins of the Elven Temple of Sarriel. Hellenic town named Photopolis. (MB)
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-400 I.C.
DWARFS:
-370
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Orcs and Goblins beaten back at Battle of Black Water. (DW)
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-300 I.C.
ARABY:
-230
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Alesandr wars against the ancient kingdoms of Assuria, Het, Nehekhara, and Nippur.
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-224
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Alesandr dies from an illness in Nippur and is entombed in Achaes while his Hellenic Empire crumbles in Araby.
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BADLANDS:
-234
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Alesandr leads Hellene armies against Orcs and Goblins, frees coast of the Black Gulf.
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BORDER PRINCES:
-239
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Alesandr of Achaes succeeds his father, Philus, as leader of the League.
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-237
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Alesandr subdues City State of Myrmidens.
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DWARFS:
-250
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Dwarfs intensify trading contacts with Humans in lands which will become the Empire. (WFRP) Dwarfs encounter the Wood Elves of the Loren with disastrous results. (WE)
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-232
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Dwarfs begin trade with the Hellenes.
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LUSTRIA:
-215
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Dark Elf raiders begin raids on Slann cities. (LZ)
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TILEA:
-210
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Rise of Remean Republic.
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-200 I.C.
DARK LANDS:
-150
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Through careful breeding programs, Chaos Dwarf sorcerers finally succeeded in developing Black Orcs. (CD)
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TILEA:
-190
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The twins, Lucan and Luccina, lead an uprising against the Hellene colonists in southern Tilea (DoW modified). Remas leads the Tilean League into the fray and expels the Hellene colonists from southern Tilea. Photopolis renamed Lucinia [Luccini]. (MB)
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-189
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Temple of Thanation rededicated to Mórr. (MB)
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-188
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Miragliano razed to the ground by Remean Legions for failure to provide troops in the Hellenic War. (OR)
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-130
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Sartosa founded.
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-100 I.C.
DARK LANDS:
-100
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Black Orcs lead revolt which ravages the lower levels of Zharr Naggrund. Chaos Dwarfs saved by the Hobgoblins. Black Orcs flee to the Worlds Edge Mountains and the Mountains of Mourn. (CD)
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EMPIRE:
-85
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Founding of Reikdorf [Altdorf].
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-50
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Founding of Middenheim. (CoWW)
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-30
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Sigmar Heldenhammer born in Reikdorf. (TEW)
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-20
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Founding of Nuln.
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-15
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Rescues Dwarf High King Kargan from Goblin warbands. (TEW)
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-5
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Founding of Talabheim.
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-1
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Battle of Black Fire Pass where Sigmar leads alliance of Humans and Dwarfs and crushes the Orc and Goblin army. Drives remaining Orcs and Goblins back into the Dark Lands. (TEW)
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FAR EAST:
-87
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Dark Elf ships start raiding the coasts of Cathay and Nippon. (DE)
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-24
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Yamyakyuki, leader of the Mitsusaki clan, reunites Kamato region of Nippon under his rule. (AD)
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TILEA:
-80
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Tobaro founded.
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-50
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Remas battles neighbors until it dominates Tilea.
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WASTELAND:
-20
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After his defeat by the Teutognens, Marius receives a vision from Olovald to lead his people from Nordland westward. Marius the Fen Wolf, the first king of Jutonsryk begins a 10 year campaign to rid the Reik marshes of the demon worshipping Fimir. (MAR)
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-10
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Marius the Fen Wolf, comes upon the ruins of Sith Rionnasc’namishathir and founds the city of Marienburg at that site. Begins construction of Rijker's Isle fortress. (MAR)
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0 I.C.
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First period of tolerance of sorcery begins and lasts 200 years. (RoS)
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ARABY:
1
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Remas establishes trading colonies in ancient Arabian kingdoms. Arabian resistance to Remean influence results in most of Alexadri (Zandri), including the Great Library, mysteriously burnt to the ground. Last pharaoh of Nehekhara, AmunRamsus XIII, slain.
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BADLANDS:
15
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Remean Legions crush Goblins near Black Gulf and drives them back towards the Worlds Edge Mountains.
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BORDER PRINCES:
3
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Remean economic domination of the Hellenic city states of Myrmidens and Achaes begins. Trade with the Dwarfs begins in earnest.
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BRETONNIA:
25
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Remas establishes trading posts at Quenelles in southeastern Bretonnia.
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52
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Remas establishes its furthest outpost at Brionne.
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EMPIRE:
1
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Establishment of Empire. (WFRP) Sigmar crowned Emperor by High Priest of Ulric. (TEW) Sigmar grants Krugar title to lands along Talabec. (SRiK)
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50
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Sigmar abdicates and disappears in Worlds Edge Mountains. (TEW)
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52
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Establishment of electoral system. (TEW, EMP)
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73
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Establishment and expansion of Cult of Sigmar, open conflict with Cult of Ulric begins. (TEW, EMP) Johann Helstrum becomes first Grand Theogonist of Sigmar. (EMP)
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ESTALIA:
35
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Remas establishes trading colony in the Keltoi city of Magritta.
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52
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Remean influence spreads to the north as another colony is established in Bilbali.
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FAR EAST:
1
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Nippon unites for first time under a single Emperor warlord, Yamyakyuki I. (WFB3)
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LUSTRIA:
1
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Appearance of the twin tailed comet brings forth the prophey of Sotek, the Serpent God. (LZ)
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TILEA:
30
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Increasing number of daemonologists and necromancers in Luccini. Introduction of the Sorcerors Law. (MB)
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60
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Refounding of Miragliano. (OR)
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100 I.C.
LUSTRIA:
100
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Serpent plagues brought forth by Sotek force the Skaven out of Lustria. (LZ)
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NEW WORLD:
176
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Following numerous incursions by Chaos warbands, Dark Elves begin building a series of watchtowers along Naggaroth's northern border. (DE)
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200 I.C.
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Secret societies of sorcerors form across Old World as the various Cult hierarchies lead in the oppression of the Sorcerous Arts. (RoS) The loss and destruction of many magical treasures occur during this period. (RoS)
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DWARFS:
287
|
Miners discover nest of the dragon Mordrak in the mountains south of Karak Azul. (DW)
|
NORSCA:
200
|
Boat building techniques steadily improves, allowing Norse to travel beyond coastal waters. (MK)
|
224
|
The Hjatland islands are discovered between the Norsca and the north of Albion. (MK)
|
TILEA:
202
|
At the urging of the various Cult hierarchies, the self styled Emperor Nerius orders the suppression and persecution of Wizards throughout the Remean Empire which consists of the territory around Remas and its trading colonies outside Tilea).
|
300 I.C.
NEW WORLD:
315
|
Slann army appears in Naggaroth and defeats the Dark Elves. Recovers certain treasure stolen by the Dark Elves hundreds of years before. (LZ)
|
400 I.C.
TILEA:
451
|
Sartosa is besieged and captured by a combine force of Dark Elves and Undead. (DE) The city of Sartosa is destroyed (DoW)
|
453
|
Remean Legions recapture the island of Sartosa and rout the Dark Elf/Undead force. (DE modified)
|
475
|
Bands of Orcs invade Tilea from the east and sack most of the cities (DoW). Led by the Remean Legions, the Tileans spend years forcing the Orcs out of Tilea (DoW modified)
|
500 I.C.
|
Intensive deforestation and cultivation takes place in Old World as Humanity spreads. (WFRP)
|
ARABY:
510
|
Remas establishes the city of Constantium (Alexadri) to be their major trading colony.
|
BRETONNIA:
504
|
Remean Legions clash with Bretonni peoples over trade rights.
|
530
|
Founding of the city of Bordeleux.
|
537
|
Founding of the city of Moussillon.
|
560
|
Founding of the city of L'Anguille.
|
562
|
Founding of the city of Couronne.
|
570
|
Founding of the city of Gisoreux.
|
577
|
Orc demand of tribute from the Bretonni peoples rejected. (BR)
|
592
|
Founding of the city of Parravon.
|
DARK LANDS:
500
|
Rich volcanic deposits first mined at Gorgoth. (CD)
|
EMPIRE:
555
|
Empire grants Middenheim charter to avoid city's secession. (CoWW) Creation of first Knight Eternal to represent Middenheim. (CoWW)
|
KISLEV:
520
|
Establishment of Erengrad. (SRiK)
|
572
|
Establishment of Dorogo. (SRiK)
|
WASTELAND:
501
|
Independent Marienburg is absorbed by Empire during reign of Emperor Sigismund II, the Conqueror. The King of the Jutones becomes an Imperial noble, the Baron of Westerland. (MAR)
|
600 I.C.
DWARFS:
657
|
Thori Gundrikson discovers Gromril in caves west of Black Water. (DW)
|
662
|
Discovery of Lost Heartstone of Aldin Getgold in the Dragonback Mountains. (DW)
|
665
|
Mines near Black Water destroyed by Skaven. (DW)
|
684
|
Discovery of the Axe of Dail deep in the ruins of Karak Varn and return to High King in Karaz-a-Karak. (DW)
|
685
|
Skin of the dragon Fyrskar brought to High King. (DW)
|
FAR EAST:
698
|
Representatives of the Phoenix King of the High Elves arrive in Cathay. (HE) Trade between east and west begins to flourish. (HE)
|
WASTELAND:
632
|
Norscan raids commence. Marienburg sacked for the first time. (MAR)
|
700 I.C.
BRETONNIA:
756
|
Remean Legions retreat to south as troubles plague its interests in Tilea.
|
770
|
Newly independent Bretonnian warlords initiate 50 years of sporadic attempts to invade the Loren with hopes to carve out more lands. All are repelled. (WE modified)
|
DWARFS:
742
|
Sons of the High King are rescued from the dungeons of Black Crag. (DW)
|
NEW WORLD:
753
|
Dark Elf slave ships begin to roam the globe and begin to bring entire tribes to Naggaroth in chains. (DE)
|
NORSCA:
792
|
Knut Thorisson begins 5 year campaign to unify Norsca. (MK)
|
TILEA:
760
|
Civil War erupts and lasts for 30 years.
|
792
|
Miragliano leaders are executed for their instigation of the Civil War. Remean military governorship is established in the city. (OR)
|
WASTELAND:
765
|
Barony and Norse conclude treaty at the Althing of Traktatsey ending latter's raiding. (MAR)
|
800 I.C.
DWARFS:
ESTALIA:
820
|
Remas crushes revolt in Bilbali.
|
FAR EAST:
886
|
Battle of the Meikowasa Plains in Nippon ends as the forces of the Faithful (aligned with The Law Gods) defeat the Progressives (followers of the Chaos deity Tsien Tsin [Tzeentch]). (AD)
|
KISLEV:
809
|
King Knut of Norsca battles Imperial forces near the Lynsk River. (MK)
|
NEW WORLD:
|
Rise of the Anatuzi, Cliff Dwellers, in the arid west.
|
NORSCA:
822
|
Kingdom of Norsca breaks up with the death of King Knut. (MK)
|
900 I.C.
ARABY:
996
|
The prophet, Mulhaed al Quyat, born.
|
BADLANDS:
995
|
Orc and Goblin forces destroy Remean settlements along Black Gulf.
|
BORDER PRINCES:
999
|
Suffering great losses, Remean Legions and Hellene levies defeat invading Orcs and Goblins.
|
BRETONNIA:
936
|
Duchy of Moussillon and Barony of L'Anguille at war. (MAR)
|
977
|
Gilles le Breton of Gisoreux begins 70 years of dynastic conquests that leads to unification of Bretonnia. (WFRP)
|
980
|
Orcs and Goblins retreat to Grey Mountains and northern forests. (ORC)
|
982
|
Remean Legions begin a 10 year campaign to recover their trading colonies and clashes frequently with le Breton's army.
|
WASTELAND:
936
|
Marriage of Maud du Goiscin, daughter of Duc Simon Beaumanoir of Moussillon, to Arnout van Daalen, heir to the Barony of Westerland, cementing the alliance against L’Anguille. (MAR)
|
1000 I.C.
ARABY:
1002
|
Constantium becomes center of its own realm as the rest of Remean influence collapses in much of Old World.
|
1050
|
Mulhaed al-Quyat begins preaching of the One True God.
|
1060
|
Mulhaed al-Quyat begins 200 year jihad against the influences of the Old World beginning with an attack on Constantium.
|
1065
|
Mulhaed al-Quyat dies.
|
BORDER PRINCES:
1022
|
Escaping the King's forces, some of Bretonnia's nobility and their retinue invade and carve out their own petty realms. (WFRP)
|
BRETONNIA:
1002
|
The strength of the Remean Legions decline.
|
1005
|
Le Breton sweeps Remean armies out of Bretonnia. He dies later and is succeeded as King by his son, Louis. King Louis the Rash recognizes Athel Loren as an independent realm. (WE)
|
DWARFS:
1032
|
Skalf Dragonslayer slays the dragon Graug the Terrible and claims the kingship of Karak Azgal. (DW) Dwarfs make no attempt to recapture hold infested with Goblins, Skaven, and other foul creatures. (DW)
|
1033
|
Instead, Skalf and descendants establish a town in the valley below the old entrance. (DW)
|
EMPIRE:
1000
|
Emperor Ludwig the Fat issues royal charter to the Halflings of the Moot granting them administrative autonomy and an Imperial vote. (TEW)
|
1053
|
62 year reign of Boris the Incompetent begins. Corruption prevalent throughout his reign. (TEW)
|
ESTALIA:
1002
|
Remean authority collapses and Legions withdraw. Establishment of petty kingdoms in the wake.
|
NORSCA:
1000
|
Norse discover and settle on the Kuldevind Islands, well north of Albion. (MK)
|
1023
|
Norse discover and settle the volcanic island of Ildelver between Albion and Naggaroth. (MK)
|
1035
|
Magnus Lawmaker recreates the Kingdom of Norsca, with all petty kingdoms under one strong leader. (MK)
|
1082
|
Norse settlements in Ildelver come under continuous attack from the Dark Elves. (MK)
|
TILEA:
1001
|
Civil War erupts as Miragliano and Luccini ally together against Remas.
|
1015
|
Remean domination ends. Rise of the Tilean City-States.
|
1017
|
Norse raiders establish a stronghold on Sartosa. (DoW)
|
1030
|
Arismio del Padloa writes "Civic Liberta." (OR)
|
WASTELAND:
1087
|
Marienburg concludes treaty with eastern kingdoms of Albion. (MAR)
|
1100 I.C.
1102
|
Second period of tolerance of sorcery begins and lasts for 40 years. (RoS)
|
1111
|
Devastating outbreak of Black Plague begins in the Empire and spreads throughout Old World over the next five years. (TEW)
|
ARABY:
1142
|
Eastern provinces of Constantian Empire fall to the Arabian forces.
|
1152
|
The Western provinces fall.
|
BRETONNIA:
1142
|
Guillaume, the third Bretonnian King, defeats a large Orc army at the Battle of Armandur and drives the last of the Orcs from northern Bretonnia. (ORC)
|
EMPIRE:
1111
|
Skaven erupt to take advantage of the plague. (EMP) Many small settlements abandoned. (EMP)
|
1115
|
Death of Emperor Boris Goldgatherer the Incompetent. No successor elected during ensuing anarchy. (EMP) Skaven start to systematically enslave the surviving Human settlements. (SK)
|
1124
|
Count Manfred Skavenslayer finally drives out the Skaven and is elected Emperor. (EMP)
|
1152
|
Assassination of Emperor Manfred by Skaven assassins. (EMP) Inconclusive Electoral Council starts the 200 year Age of Wars. (TEW) Middenheim annexes Middenland. (CoWW)
|
NEW WORLD:
|
Rise of the Alomas, first of the Mound Builders, in the Alhio River basin of the eastern woodlands.
|
NORSCA:
1115
|
Death of Snorri the Unlucky. Kingdom of Norsca fragments. (MK)
|
1130
|
Raids on Ildelver by Dark Elves diminish. (MK)
|
SOUTH LANDS:
1150
|
Ibn Jellaba of Araby treks across the desert to find an overland route into the interior and encounters the hidden city of Zlatlan. (LZ)
|
ULTHUAN:
1125
|
Dark Elves invade Ulthuan. (HE)
|
1131
|
Dark Elves rebuild citadel of Anlec in the Shadowlands. (HE)
|
1133
|
Begins war with siege of Griffon Gate. (HE)
|
1146
|
Siege of Griffon Gate lifted. (HE)
|
WASTELAND:
1102
|
Council (Synod) of Marienburg. Cult of Manann declares Olovald “not a god, but a servant of Manann.” Cults are merged and History is rewritten to make Manann the patron deity. (MAR)
|
1109
|
Norscans resume raiding . Marienburg is sacked and occupied by the army of Snorri Half-hand, who proclaims himself Jarl of Vestland. Barons of Westerland hold out in Rijker’s Isle. (MAR)
|
1111
|
Norscans abandon Marienburg. (MAR)
|
1152
|
Age of Wars erupts in the Empire. Westerland ignored by the rest of the Imperial provinces. (MAR)
|
1200 I.C.
ARABY:
1205
|
Central provinces fall and the 55 year siege of Constantium begins.
|
1260
|
Constantium falls to Arabian forces and is renamed Istrabul.
|
BRETONNIA:
1245
|
King Baudoin slays the dragon Mergaste. (BR)
|
ESTALIA:
1212
|
Arabian forces begin conquest of Estalian kingdoms.
|
1224
|
Although greatly reduced, the kingdom of Astarios and its capital Magritta stands despite repeated setbacks.
|
1225
|
Bilbali falls.
|
1233
|
Remnants of the Estalian realms (Tigarre, Obregon, and Cantonia) withdraw to the Irrana Mountains to continue the struggle.
|
FAR EAST:
1202
|
Nakamura Tohei assassinated by Ninjas, ending the 1st shogunate of Nippon. (AD)
|
1203
|
Nipponese Emperor Haijo abolished the shogunate and appoints his civil government. (AD)
|
NEW WORLD:
|
Aloma culture vanishes after 180 years.
|
TILEA:
1230
|
Miraglianese merchant fleet becomes dominant on the Southern and Tilean Seas. (OR) Only the rise of the Arabian corsairs (pirates) challenge them on the seas.
|
1240
|
Led by Nafel Muq, Arabian corsairs invade the island of Sartosa and establish it as their base. (DoW)
|
1300 I.C.
BRETONNIA:
1325
|
Tournament of la Damoiselle d'Artois. One hundred knights joust for her hand. (BR)
|
1342
|
Arabian forces lay siege to Brionne and threaten the south of Bretonnia.
|
1344
|
Rollo d'Chinon dislodges the Arabians.
|
1347
|
d'Chinon drives them back to Estalia.
|
ELVES:
1350
|
Dwarf army is decimated in the Loren in the Battle of Pine Crags. (WE)
|
EMPIRE:
1359
|
Imperial capital moves from Altdorf to Nuln with election of Grand Duke of Stirland to Emperor. (TEW)
|
1360
|
Ottilia of Talabheim declares herself Empress with support of High Priest of Ulric. (TEW) High Priest of Ulric leaves Middenheim for Talabheim. (CoWW) Start of Imperial Civil War. (TEW)
|
1361
|
Ottilia outlaws Cult of Sigmar in Talabecland. (TEW) Ulrican extremists begin the Sigmarite Heresy doctrine.
|
FAR EAST:
1343
|
Mikuwara Banto defeats all his opponents, thus ending the six year old War of the Five Shoguns. (AD)
|
LUSTRIA:
|
Chevan civilization rises in the mountainous west.
|
NORSCA:
1300
|
City of Oricstaad founded by King Magnus IV. (MK)
|
TILEA:
1326
|
To facilitate (control) trade, Miragliano establishes trade associations with other towns in Tilea and the Border Princes. (OR)
|
WASTELAND:
1360
|
Defenseless Marienburg sacked for the third time by the Norscans. (MAR)
|
1400 I.C.
ARABY:
1435
|
Sultan Jaffar, a powerful Arabian sorcerer, wields together a coalition of several desert tribes. (SK)
|
1436
|
Jaffar expands his city-state to a small empire with the capture of Al-Haikk, Copher, Martek, and Lashiek in western Araby. (SK)
|
1442
|
The Sultan of All Araby, Daryus-e Qabir, declares jihad against the infidels of the Old World. (WFRP)
|
1448
|
Skaven convince Jaffar that he should extend his empire into Estalia and overthrow the corrupt and soft ruling Almarvid regime and crush the Estalians. (SK modified)
|
1450
|
Start of 600 year Crusadings.
|
BRETONNIA:
1449
|
Bretonnian knights journey to Estalian to fight the Arabians. (BR)
|
DWARFS:
1420
|
Lands around Karak Kadrin are tormented by the great dragon Skaladrak Incarnadine. (DW)
|
EMPIRE:
1490
|
The prophet Macadamnus of Greill writes his infamous “Cantos of Macadamnus” which lists some dire predictions for the future (MOR).
|
ESTALIA:
1448
|
Invasion by fresh Arabian army led by Sultan Jaffar. (SK)
|
1450
|
Fall of Estalian kingdom of Astarios and most of Magritta. Only the citadel and harbor remain in Estalian hands. Start of 600 year Crusadings. Estalian kingdoms lead fighting as Arabian forces suppress Old World religions in Arabian-held Estalia.
|
1452
|
Fall of Bilbali to the Crusading forces.
|
1457
|
Founding of the Order of the Blazing Sun. (EMP) Magritta liberated by Crusading forces. Only Arabian kingdom of Alhabra remains in Estalia.
|
NEW WORLD:
|
Tulen civilization rises in the plateaus west of the Miyan jungle realms.
|
TILEA:
1448
|
Arabian forces under Sultan Jaffar attack Tobaro, but fails to take the Tilean city and forced to withdraw. (DoW)
|
1500 I.C.
EMPIRE:
1540
|
Founding of the Order of Knights Panther.
|
1547
|
High Priest of Ulric and Graf Heinrich of Middenheim achieve rapprochement by Cult accepting vow of celibacy for all priests. (CoWW) Heinrich's bid for the throne fails, but declares himself Emperor. (CoWW) Age of Three Emperors begins. (TEW)
|
KISLEV:
1503
|
First wave of Gospodar peoples migrate through Northern Pass from Farside by pressure from Ungol people [who moved into steppes from region in northern Cathay]. (SRiK)
|
1510
|
Norse princes of Ropsmann peoples raid Gospodar settlements along Lynsk River. (SRiK)
|
1523
|
Norse princes establish themselves as ruling minority in Erengrad. (SRiK)
|
NORSCA:
1505
|
Population pressure leads to sporadic raiding along the coasts of the Sea of Claws.
|
TILEA:
1501
|
Mercenary army of Prince Luciano Catena of Luccini retakes Sartosa from Emir Abd al Wazaq and his corsairs after a six month bloody siege. (DoW)
|
ULTHUAN:
1502
|
High Elf army routs Dark Elves from Ulthuan. (HE)
|
1550 I.C.
EMPIRE:
1550
|
Steady disintegration over the next 430 years sees increase in the number of Daemonologists and Necromancers, proliferation of secret Chaos worship. (TEW)
|
TILEA:
1563
|
City of Tobaro is overrun by Skaven breaking through the ancient Elf-carved network of tunnels which riddle the cliffs around it. (SK)
|
1565
|
Tobaro is recaptured by a mercenary army led by Meldo Marcelli. (SK)
|
WASTELAND:
1597
|
Marienburg seized by Bretonnian army under Count of L'Anguille. (MAR)
|
1600 I.C.
BRETONNIA:
1635
|
Battle of Castellet. Norse raiders attack L'Anguille and are met by an army led by King Philippe the Strong. Bretonnians claim a great victory although they out numbered the Norse by more than twenty to one. (BR modified)
|
NEW WORLD:
|
Rise of the Holamkis, second of the Mound Builders, in the Misipia and Alhio River basins of the eastern woodlands.
|
TILEA:
1601
|
Village of Escantos in the south is completely devoured by swarm of rats. (SK) Fearing the same doom, rulers of Luccini sign a secret and infamous pact with the Skaven where they agree to provide Human prisoners in exchange for the city's security. (MB)
|
1619
|
A young noble, Giovanni Antonio Soldati, discovers the secret pact with the Skaven. He leads a revolt which results in the execution of the Luccini rulers by the mob. (MB)
|
1634
|
Miragliano and Remas engage in four year war. (OR)
|
WASTELAND:
1602
|
Five year Bretonnian occupation ends as army under the Grand Duke of Middenland approaches Marienburg. (MAR)
|
1604
|
Baron van Buik grants seats on City Council to merchants and ship-owners. Beginning of democratic government in Marienburg. (MAR)
|
1650 I.C.
1681
|
Night of the Restless Dead. For one night throughout the Known World the dead stir and walk the land, sowing terror and confusion. Entire villages and towns are overrun and destroyed before the night of terror ends. (UD)
|
ARABY:
1688
|
Crusading forces, led by Knights Panther, sack Istrabul.
|
1689
|
Arabian forces drive Crusaders back towards sea.
|
BADLANDS:
1666
|
Arabian forces destroy Orc and Goblin strongholds and drive them towards Dark Lands.
|
ELVES:
1670
|
Count Ulrich von Schloss of the Reikland, henchman of the Nuln Emperor, attempts to attack the Duc du Quenelles through the Loren Forest and is defeated by the Wood Elves. (WE)
|
1700 I.C.
BRETONNIA:
1715
|
Remnants of Orc Warlord Ironclaw's army invades from the Empire and are slain by Bretonnian army. (BR)
|
BORDER PRINCES:
1712
|
Arabian forces attack petty kingdoms, overcoming the easternmost.
|
1724
|
Battle of Matorca halts the Arabian advance in the southeastern region of the Old World.
|
EMPIRE:
1707
|
Orc Warlord Gorbad Ironclaw invades Empire from Black Fire Pass. (EMP) Capital moves to Altdorf as Nuln is sacked, Mootland is devastated, and Sudenland overrun. (EMP)
|
1708
|
Large Imperial army led by Count of Wissenland is destroyed in Battle of Grunberg. (EMP) Altdorf is besieged, but holds out. (EMP)
|
1712
|
Emperor Sigismund V is killed by Orc wyverns. (EMP) Orc army disperses after Warlord Ironclaw dies. (EMP)
|
FAR EAST:
1731
|
Rise of the Tialanese Empire in the lands south of Cathay.
|
1745
|
Ungol horde, led by Kanai-Khan, sweep through northern Cathay.
|
1749
|
Overthrows the Ling Dynasty.
|
LUSTRIA:
|
Chuano civilization begins to rise north of the Chevan people.
|
ULTHUAN:
1703
|
Norse raids begin. (HE) Magnus the Mad besieges Lothern with 200 men. (HE)
|
1750 I.C.
BRETONNIA:
1786
|
Bordeleaux loses one third of its population to outbreak of Red Pox in a single week. (SK) Baron Giscard Du'ponte orders poor quarter burned to ground which halted Pox immediately. (SK)
|
FAR EAST:
1798
|
Ungol invasion fleet sinks off Nippon during a sudden storm.
|
KISLEV:
1752
|
Ungol hordes invade.(SRiK)
|
1754
|
Norse princes subdue the Ungol horde in the north. (SRiK)
|
1755
|
The Ungol become rulers along the Rivers Talabec and Urskoy. (SRiK)
|
1762
|
Prince Vermund establishes Cult of Ulric in north. (SRiK)
|
TILEA:
1757
|
Sartosa revolts against the ruling Prince of Luccini forcing his armies to leave. (DoW) Sartosa becomes the lair of pirates (DoW)
|
1800 I.C.
ARABY:
1806
|
Crusaders carve out petty kingdoms.
|
1814
|
Crusaders capture Istrabul.
|
BRETONNIA:
1806
|
King Louis VIII (the Simple) dies leaving no clear heirs. Central authority collapses. Duchies and baronies war against one another for next 250 years.
|
1812
|
Southern Bretonnia is ravaged by another outbreak of Red Pox. (SK) Great fire of Brionne razes three quarters of city. (SK)
|
1813
|
Two Skaven armies appear, razing several villages and small towns along the River Brienne. (SK) Brionne and Quenelles are besieged. (SK) Skaven army defeated and driven off by Wood Elves and Bretonnian knights from Pavarron. (SK,WE) Red Pox brought under control. (SK)
|
EMPIRE:
1812
|
Middenland lays siege to Middenheim and are repulsed with the aid of Dwarfs. (CoWW)
|
1813
|
Dwarfs seal Middenheim's "Undercity". (CoWW)
|
1848
|
Norse raids resume on coast.
|
TILEA:
1813
|
Northern Tilea is ravaged by outbreak of Red Pox. (SK) Many fleeing northern Tilea head south, increasing population. (MB)
|
1830
|
Luccini becomes the largest city in Tilea. (MB)
|
1850 I.C.
1870
|
Third period of tolerance of sorcery begins in the Tilean City States. (RoS)
|
BRETONNIA:
1854
|
Norse raids begin on the northern coast.
|
NORSCA:
1850
|
Norse raiding parties cross the Sea of Claws and Middle Sea.
|
TILEA:
1867
|
Sartosan pirates begin raiding Miraglianese shipping. (OR)
|
WASTELAND:
1850
|
Norscan raids along the coast of the Sea of Claws resume. City sacked for the fourth and last time. (MAR)
|
1900 I.C.
ARABY:
1936
|
Arabian piracy on the rise. (OR)
|
EMPIRE:
1901
|
Ungol warband threatens Talabheim. (SRiK)
|
1904
|
Emperor in Talabheim acknowledges sovereignty of Ungol chief Utilla over all lands east of Talabheim. (SRiK)
|
KISLEV:
1903
|
Development of loose confederation of states, centered on the city-state of Erengrad [under Ingjold the Red] and ruled by Norse Ropsmann princes. (SRiK)
|
1910
|
Ungol capital of Dorogo becomes cosmopolitan city. (SRiK)
|
NEW WORLD:
|
Holamki and Tulan civilizations vanish.
|
ULTHUAN:
1903
|
Facing increasing Norse raids, Mages of Saphery draw a shroud of mists over eastern sea approaches. (HE)
|
1950 I.C.
1993
|
Religious pressures bring a bloody end to the third period of tolerance of sorcery. (RoS)
|
ARABY:
1958
|
Fall of the Crusading Kingdoms.
|
BRETONNIA:
1952
|
Baron Henri d'Amateu of L'Anguille grants the Norse Skajad the Bastard land in the Armorica region to end the Norse raids.
|
EMPIRE:
1979
|
Magritta of Nuln becomes last elected Empress for 400 years. (TEW) "Wizard's War" begins in Middenheim and spreads throughout the Empire. (CoWW, MAR)
|
1980
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Grand Theogonist of Sigmar refuses to acknowledge election of Magritta and Imperial system is effectively ended. (TEW) Dark Ages spread as central authority completely collapses for next 320 years. (TEW)
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1991
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"Wizard's War" ends in the banishment and execution of a number of Daemonologists and Necromancers. (CoWW, MAR)
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LUSTRIA:
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Chevan civilization declines.
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NEW WORLD:
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The Anatuzi culture declines as the Molgolan civilization rises just to the south.
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TILEA:
1993
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The Order of the Custodes Vagantes (Morr priests dedicated to hunting necromancers) is founded in Luccini. (MB)
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WASTELAND:
1993
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Religious pressures begin a bloody suppression of sorcery. Marienburg wizards are given protection by the Fraternal Order of Burgomeisters (precursors to the Wasteland Export Import Exchange). (MAR)
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2000 I.C.
EMPIRE:
2000
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The twin-tailed comet, the Hammer of Sigmar, slams into the Ostermark city of Mordheim, destroying the city. (MOR)
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2010
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Wars of Vampire Counts begin with devastation of Ostermark by Vlad von Carstein, first of the notorious Vampire Counts of Sylvania. (EMP) Undead armies rampage between Stirland and northern border. (EMP) Battle of Hunger Wood. (DW) Dwarfs take part in the Night Siege of Castle Tempelhof and the defeat of Vampire Countess Emmanuelle. (DW)
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ESTALIA:
2032
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The last of the Arabians withdraw from Estalia.
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FAR EAST:
2000
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The Mikuwaras are discharged as shoguns of Nippon after widespread incompetence and corruption to the forbidden worship of Zai-Neshi [Slaanesh] is uncovered. (AD)
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2005
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Tokamoto Ieyatsu defeats the Koshima clan and becomes new tenno of Nippon. (AD)
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KISLEV:
2003
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Ungol aristocracy slowly assimilated into Gospodar culture. (SRiK)
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2011
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Ropsmann princedoms establish overland trade with Dorogo. (SRiK)
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NEW WORLD:
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Miyan civilization declines.
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NORSCA:
2000
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Erald the Wanderer becomes first Human to reach the Elven Kingdoms, but is prevented from entering by Sea Elves.
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2050 I.C.
FAR EAST:
2064
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Tialanese Empire collapses under weight of attacks from the Cathanese Imperial Army.
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NEW WORLD:
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Rise of the Misipians, third and greatest of the Mound Builders, in the Misipia, Alhio, and lower Misori River basins of the eastern woodlands. Founding of the mound dominated city of Cahoken.
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2100 I.C.
EMPIRE:
2111
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The Grand Duke of Middenland, the Witch Hunter Liutprand II, has the inhabitants of the town of Rotebach hung for “Chaotic allegiance.” (AP2)
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2145
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Battle of Hel Fen. (EMP) Manfred von Carstein, last of the Vampire Counts of Sylvania, is destroyed along with his Undead horde. (EMP)
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KISLEV:
2100
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Igor the Terrible, prince of Erengrad, invites Prince of Dorogo to join the Confederacy of Kislevite States. (SRiK)
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2101
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When Prince refuses, Igor sends army to reduce Dorogo. Renames city Kislev and embarks on campaign to consolidate various minor states and principalities of southern and central Kislev. (SRiK)
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2134
|
Igor's campaign stalls at foothills of Worlds Edge Mountains and Farside Steppes region. (SRiK)
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2135
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Declares both territories part of Confederated States of Imperial Kislev and names himself Tsar of all Kislev. (SRiK)
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2150 I.C.
BADLANDS:
2198
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Orc and Goblin forces overrun Arabian villages.
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2199
|
Arabians withdraw to the Marg beh-Mard Desert.
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BORDER PRINCES:
2179
|
Last of the Crusading forces drive the Arabians out of the Old World.
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LUSTRIA:
|
Rise of the Nazcas in the western mountains and highlands. Trade commences with the declining Slann.
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TILEA:
2169
|
Battle of the Blight. (DDS) Miraglianese army and allies drive the Skaven back to the deepest reaches of the marshes. (DDS) Thousands of Skaven die, but Tileans fail to utterly destroy them. (DDS)
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WASTELAND:
2150
|
Sea Elves return to Old World. Marienburg signs treaty granting them exclusive trading rights with Sea Elves. Re-establishment of Sea Elves in ancient, ruined Star Gem fortress. (MAR)
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2200 I.C.
BRETONNIA:
2201
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Beginning of the Errantry Wars when Louen Orc Slayer, King of Bretonnia, declares intention to rid Bretonnia of Orcs. (ORC)
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2232
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Alliance of northern Estalian kingdoms invade and conquer southern Bretonnia.
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DWARFS:
2205
|
Battle of Black Falls ends in rout of Goblin army by Dwarfs after both sided lost their leaders. (DW)
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ELVES:
2202
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An Orc army fleeing the Bretonnians through the Loren Forest is ambushed and destroyed by Wood Elves. (WE)
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KISLEV:
2203
|
After several increasingly weak and ineffective Tsars, coalition of government bureaucrats and priests conspire to govern through puppet Tsars. (SRiK)
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2206
|
Establishment of first agricultural colonies in Farside. (SRiK)
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NORSCA:
2202
|
Frustrated at home, the Emperor of Middenheim invades the southern Norscan kingdoms of Soerligslette and Fjellsende. (MK)
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2250 I.C.
BRETONNIA:
2267
|
All provinces send troops to drive out the Estalian invaders. (RoDM)
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2274
|
Siege of Brionne results in the end of Estalian domination.
|
EMPIRE:
2290
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Shallyan Order of the Tears of Pity obtain a small palace from Countess Beatrice von Liebwitz of Nuln to create a reformatory for troubled youth, commonly known as “Krinkleheim.” (AP2)
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ESTALIA:
2270
|
Rise of the Inquisition.
|
NEW WORLD:
2261
|
Rise of the Aztlaños in the plateaus where the Tulan civilization once stood.
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NORSCA:
2270
|
Start of three year rebellion against Middenheim Emperor. All Norscan kingdoms take part. (MK)
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2273
|
Erik Olavsson is crowned King of Norsca. (MK)
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2290
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Middenheim Emperor recognized the sovereignty of each of the four Norscan kingdoms and trade resumes. (MK)
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TILEA:
2254
|
Estalian kingdom of Astarios establishes an empire by conquering southern Tilea.
|
2255
|
Miragliano signs a treaty with Sartosa. Both begin raids on Estalian shipping. (OR)
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2283
|
Riots in Luccini violently suppressed by the ruling Estalians.
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2300 I.C.
BRETONNIA:
2320
|
Skaven fleet ravages the western ports. (BR)
|
DWARFS:
2302
|
Karaz-a-Karak is attacked during Great War against Chaos, but holds out. (DW)
|
2321
|
Battle of Bloodwater Sound ends with Dwarf Ironclads from Barak Varr defeating Skaven Fleet in the Black Gulf. (DW)
|
EMPIRE:
2301
|
Incursion of Chaos. (WFRP)
|
2302
|
Magnus the Pious appears in Nuln and unites Empire. (TEW)
|
2303
|
Eternal alliance with Kislev. (TEW) Minor plagues break out in Nuln and Talabheim. (SK)
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2304
|
Magnus elected Emperor. (TEW) Magnus petitions the High Elf mage, Teclis, to open a Wizards’ College in Altdorf. Admission is restricted by the Governing Council of Sorcerous Practices whose members include a representative of the Emperor, the Grand Theogonist, and the High Priest of Verena.
|
2319
|
Prompted by the cult of Shallya, Emperor Magnus issues the Law of Imperial Salvation and Mercy which encouraged the Electors to found prisons. (AP2)
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ESTALIA:
2321
|
Estalian coast suffers from Skaven raiding throughout summer. (SK)
|
KISLEV:
2300
|
Establishment of Romanoff dynasty. (SRiK)
|
2301
|
Incursion of Chaos. (WFRP)
|
2302
|
Praag falls and siege of Kislev and Erengrad begins. (SRiK) Tsar Alexis Romanoff appeals to Magnus for aid. (SRiK)
|
2303
|
Battle of Grovod Forest results in defeat for Chaos hordes. Imperial and Kislevite forces with Norse allies drive Chaos forces back. (SRiK)
|
2303
|
Kislevite chapter of the Order of the White Wolf founded. (SRiK)
|
NEW WORLD:
|
Six nations of the Eraquati in the northeastern forests free themselves from the Dark Elf domination. Continuous war between native Humans and Dark Elves begins.
|
NORSCA:
2301
|
Incursion of Chaos. (WFRP)
|
2303
|
Harald the Wolf leads Norse and Norse Dwarfs against Chaos hordes and drive them back.
|
TILEA:
2310
|
Guido Cesare Bardi, a wizard from Miragliano, discovers the Book with the Red Cover in the ruined areas of Luccini. (MB)
|
2319
|
Skaven warships are spotted in waters off Tilea. (SK)
|
2321
|
Tilean coast suffers from Skaven raiding throughout summer. (SK) For most of the next 80 years, Tilea is gripped by recurring famines caused by plagues of mice eating the grain. (DoW)
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ULTHUAN:
2301
|
Incursion of Chaos led by Dark Elves. (HE)
|
2303
|
Dark Elves and Chaos allies are driven out. (HE)
|
WASTELAND:
2302
|
Graf Paulus van der Maacht, last Baron of Westerland, dies in battle against Chaos. (MAR)
|
2303
|
Minor plague hits Marienburg. (SK)
|
2305
|
Magnus decrees the cessation of the Barony and establishes Province of Westerland, governed by an appointed Council drawn from the burghers of Marienburg. (MAR)
|
2350 I.C.
EMPIRE:
2369
|
Death of Magnus the Pious. (TEW) Empire does not pass to his brother, Gunther von Bildhofen, but to Count Leopold Unfahiger of Stirland. (TEW)
|
2387
|
Prince Karsten of Waldenhof employs Skaven to undermine the walls of Castle Siegfried in Sylvania. (SK) Karsten is lynched when all the children in Waldenhof disappear. (SK)
|
FAR EAST:
2355
|
Nipponese armies invade Imperial Cathay. Start of 120 year war between the two great Empires.
|
LUSTRIA:
2391
|
Nazca Empire grows as Chuano civilization subjugated.
|
SOUTHLANDS:
2395
|
Town of Leopoldheim established as an Imperial colony along the New Coast. (AP2)
|
2398
|
First boatload of prisoners arrive at Leopoldheim as town becomes an penal camp by Imperial decree. (AP2)
|
TILEA:
2388
|
Miragliano suffers from an infectious plague called the Spotted Pestilence. Enacts the Law of Water Supply to prevent its reoccurrence. (OR)
|
2390
|
Independently of one another, both Remas and Verezzo proclaim themselves republics. Revolts plague both over the next ten years. (DoW) Other cities and towns soon follow.
|
WASTELAND:
2378
|
Merchant fleets and militias from Marienburg conduct a highly successful campaign against pirates. (MAR)
|
2391
|
Two days of riots result from Elves arresting a Human in the Suiddock and dragging him off to Elftown. Many Elves are lynched before tempers are calmed. (MAR)
|
2400 I.C.
2429
|
Renaissance of sorcerous studies across entire Old World. (RoS)
|
BORDER PRINCES:
2420
|
Bretonnian knights win a huge victory against Orcs at Blood River. (ORC)
|
BRETONNIA:
2419
|
Accession of Charles I L'enorm (Charles the Enormous) marks beginning of Bretonnia degeneration. (WFB3)
|
2420
|
King Charles L'enorm announces intention to carry the Errantry Wars east into the Border Princes and beyond. (ORC)
|
DWARFS:
2420
|
Goblin Warlord Grom the Paunch defeats Dwarf army in the Battle of Iron Gate. (DW)
|
EMPIRE:
2420
|
Grom the Paunch, a notorious Goblin King, commences 4- year rampage throughout the Empire before setting sail for Ulthuan. (EMP)
|
2429
|
Removal of Dieter IV, last Unfahiger, from Imperial throne. (TEW) Prince Wilhelm Holswig-Schliestein of Altdorf becomes Emperor Wilhelm II. (TEW) War of Succession fails and Dieter flees to Talabheim. (AD, AR) Emperor Wilhelm II awards the Grand County of Stirland to the Haupt-Anderssen family. (AD, AR) Intercession by the cult of Ulric leads to granting a Freistadt charter to the city of Talabheim. (AD, AR) The province of Talabecland (less Talabheim) granted to Dieter as a concession for “past service.” (AD, AR) Grand Duke Frederik Untermensch turned Tarnhelm’s Keep into a prison. (AP2) Emperor Wilhelm II abolishes the Governing Council of Sorcerous Practices over the protestations of the Grand Theogonist and allows the Altdorf Wizards’ & Alchemists’ Guild to administer the college.
|
2430
|
Capital returns to Altdorf from Nuln.
|
KISLEV:
2400
|
Abandonment of last Farside colony. (SRiK)
|
LUSTRIA:
2402
|
Discovery of Lustria by Old Worlders. (WFB3, MAR)
|
2410
|
Colonization begins.
|
2412
|
First encounter with ancient, degenerated civilization of the Slann.
|
NEW WORLD:
2429
|
Discovery of New World by Old Worlders.
|
2449
|
Colonization begins.
|
SOUTHLANDS:
2421
|
Norse Losterikson’s account of his discovery of a great inland bay on the west coast, south of the equator circulated in the Imperial universities. (WFB3 modified)
|
2430
|
Colonization begins on "New Coast".
|
TILEA:
2400
|
The southern Tilean City-States free themselves of Estalian yoke.
|
2401
|
Siege of Monte Castello where a small garrison withstands the relentless attacks of numerous Orcs and Goblins (DoW)
|
ULTHUAN:
2425
|
Goblin horde from Old World invades eastern Ulthuan and ravages land until defeated. (HE)
|
WASTELAND:
2423
|
First traders return from the New Coast; Ivory Sea-Route established. (MAR)
|
2429
|
Marienburg Provincial Council declare the Wasteland's independence and secede from Empire. (TEW, MAR) Battle of Grootscher Marsh deals decisive blow to Imperial designs. Emperor Wilhelm II recognizes Wasteland independence. (MAR)
|
2448
|
Half of Marienburg is underwater as a harsh winter is followed by spring floods. Vloedmuur defenses are extended and drainage improved. Dwarf rune magic and engineering are used to control the flow of water through various channels. (MAR)
|
2449
|
Rioting spreads from the Suiddock throughout the city in response to anti-Labor laws passed by the City Council at the behest of the Merchants' Guild. Scores perished before the two sides agree to rescind the offending laws and limit strikes. (MAR)
|
2450 I.C.
BORDER PRINCES:
2488
|
Bretonnian army is defeated by Orc army in the Battle of Death Pass. (ORC)
|
BRETONNIA:
2488
|
King Charles II declares Errantry Wars at an end. (ORC)
|
DWARFS:
2473
|
Belegar, descendant of King Lunn, recaptures and resettles parts of Karak Eight Peaks. (DW) The Dwarfhold remains in a permanent state of siege. (DW)
|
2498
|
Battle of the Jaws. (DW) Orc army is defeated at west end of Mad Dog Pass by Dwarfs. (DW)
|
ELVES:
2495
|
Undead army attack the Loren in an attempt to invade Bretonnia and is annihilated. (WE)
|
EMPIRE:
2452
|
Emperor Wilhelm II legalizes the practice of the four sorcerous academic disciplines and establishes the four academies of sorcery and magical guilds. (RoS)
|
KISLEV:
2475
|
Last Romanoff Tsar, psychotic Ivan, murdered by a fanatic priest. Radii Bokha rises to power with the support of the military and aristocracy. (SRiK)
|
SOUTHLANDS:
2463
|
Gold discovered in the hills around the New Coast. Southlands Gold Rush begins. (MAR)
|
WASTELANDS:
2475
|
Lustrian trade develops, trade with the Southlands, Nippon, Cathay, and Araby continues to bring in wealth. (MAR)
|
2500 I.C.
|
Incursions of Chaos are growing increasingly active. (WFRP)
|
BRETONNIA:
2500
|
Charles Tete d'Or ascends throne as King Charles III. (WFRP)
|
DWARFS:
2503
|
Orc army occupies Karak Azul for four years before retreating from a Dwarf army. (DW)
|
2510
|
Dwarf army defeats rampaging Orc army in the Battle of Broken Leg Gully. (DW)
|
EMPIRE:
2502
|
Election of Karl-Franz, of the house of Holswig-Schliestein, as Emperor Karl-Franz I. (TEW) Marienburg Directorate denies bribing the Electors. (MAR)
|
2512
|
Huge army of Orcs begin rampage in the northern Empire. (EMP)
|
ULTHUAN:
2502
|
Erik Redaxe raids Cothique at head of a great fleet of Norse reavers. (HE) High Elf war fleet defeats Norse. (HE)
|
TILEA:
2513
|
Wizard Tax restored in Luccini. (MB)
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