The land of Cóng Manaar was created and thrived under the protection and tutelage of their gods – the Dragon Lords of Cóng Manaar. Cóng Manii legend dictates that the human children were born of the Cóng Manii as part of a great plan of their fathers. They believe that the gifts of magic were squandered, bastardized, and misused – and the human children grew along unplanned paths. The word Human or Humanii means, quite literally in the Cóng Manii tongue: HU (children) Manii (children of).

The Human Chieftain Bregor and his siblings, Aëthelgrim, Arwic, and Surin, gathered their people to wage a war of separation. Despite their kind’s long-standing relocation across the sea to another land and their autonomous existence, the burning desire for absolute freedom overwhelmed all reason. Aethelgrim led the mightiest warriors against the formidable wind serpent Va’Laa’Kaaiir and her brother Taan’Pat, the Dragon Lord of the Storms. Bregor’s dark brother Arwic, his minions, and fierce archers embarked on a mission to destroy Laas Va’iir in her ocean lair. Subsequently, they defiled and annihilated the Dragon Mother Lagii in the northern region. Finally, Surin rode her horsemen against the mighty Earth Dragon Lord Laarg in his mountain domain, ultimately defeating and killing him amidst the rocky crags. The climactic battle, which would later be known as “The Great Fall,” unfolded north of the Great Oak Forest. As the sun descended upon the blood-soaked battlefield, King Bregor, the Warrior Bear, emerged victorious and slew the Dragon Father Tagaar. His blood flowed into the inland font, seeping down into the Mage Source. As Lagii lay dying, miles away from her mate, tears streamed down her darkening eyes, forming a great path and merging with the blood of Tagaar.

The time of mankind began with the Great Fall. Life in Cóng Manaar would never quite be the same. From that day, the humans would mark their days as AB (after Bregor).

In the years to follow, there would be seven great wars with Cóng Manii and countless skirmishes and attacks. The Cóng Manii Empire was forced to retreat westward beyond the Ka Faziir Mountains in order to maintain security. The east of the continent falls to tribal rule and burgeoning trade avenues. In 1489 AB, King Garlas II of Nyveria became quite ill. His wife Mercissa being childless, the throne was to go to Chancellor Markus, son of the king’s sister Salenna and her husband Ludrinus of Stagbury. After the King’s passing late in that year, preparations were made to move the four-year-old Markus to the Citadel of Kings to begin his Passage of Succession. But within three days of the king’s passing, the bells rang out from the towers of the Cathedral of Bregor. A gift was given to the people – Queen Mercissa was with child. The passing king has bestowed his blessing before his death. It was heralded as a sign from Bregor. His will be done….

1490 – Prince Karafas was born.

1493 – Salenna of Stagbury is found dead upon the rocks of the great cliffs beyond Stagbury Castle. Her body was discovered drained of all blood and slashed over 100 times. Lady Salenna’s death, following a well-known battle with depression and melancholy, is declared a suicide and the wounds self-inflicted. After a three-day battle, the Bregorian province of Gant comes under the rule of Nyveria.

1494 – Lord Ludrinus of Stagbury was arrested by the Bregorian Guard while in hte company of “practitioners of the dark arts and minions of Arwic.” The baron was pronounced excommunicated and sentenced to death by fire. The law required that the young lord Markus witness the execution and stand in attendance. The boy was then made a ward of the court.

1500 – Karafas I and his selected wife Lunier were married and crowned in the Cathedral of Bregor. The new King was just ten years old. His Queen, twelve.

1502 – Princess Ulier is born. Karafas commands his armies to attack the independent state of Myridesh. Geomantic magic was employed for the first time on the battlefield.

1503 – In the wake of the battle of Myridesh, the Nyverian Geomantic College was commissioned.

1504 – The young King sends raiding parties to the shores of Cóng Manii. Only thirty-four soldiers returned. Cóng Manii losses are considered light.

1505 – Karafas once again sent armies to Cóng Manaar, but landed at Ravenal Tor and travelled through the Wyvern’s Gate. The Nyverian forces succeed in burning the Cóng Manii stronghold at Bakaden, and laying waste to the surrounding villages and farmland. Both sides suffer great casualties. The cousin of the Cóng Manii Emperor was lost in the battle.

1506 – Nyverian and Cóng Manii armies clash on the plains of Aulgunomn. Harsh elements and a pitched battle drive the attackers into the sea. Over 1500 Nyverian soldiers are killed.

1508 – A massive Nyverian force strikes the Cóng Manii coastal town of Ismondiir, killing over 350 men, women and children. By the time the invaders were driven back to sea, a total loss of over 900 Cóng Manii lives was recorded.

1510 – Prince Kastigal Is born. Lord Markus appointed Chancellor to the King.

1520 – Ulier wed to Baron Ulvard, Lord of Dovengale in the Port of Surin.

1523 – Birth of Kastigan, son of Ulvard and Ulier – becomes rightful heir to the throne of Nyveria.

1527 – Magwyn of Gant appointed Pontifex of the Church of Bregor.

1526 – Kenric of Almsly appointed Lord Marshal of the King’s Army at just 20 years of age.

1527 – Prince Kastigal leads royal army against the independent state of Kasdal to the east. After thirteen days, the Kasdal flag falls to Nyveria. A fortress is erected on the site of Kastigal’s first great battle. Kasdor Castle is fortified and stands guard at the eastern boundaries of the young prince’s domain.

1528 – The First Writ of Bregor’s Holy Chancel publicly informs the king of the emergence of the Brothers of Pain – a sect of necromantic practitioners promoting the worship of Arwic, Lord of Despair. Chancellor Markus appointed Royal Inquisitor tasked with the exposure and abolition of the cult. A regiment of specially trained soldiers assigned to the Inquisition and – by royal decree – retitled The Black Regiment.

1528 – Royal Mapmaker appointed to the court of King Karafas. The Kingdom’s boundaries continue to expand.

1529 – King Karafas is found dead in his private garderobe. Death declared by natural causes. Six days later, Kastagal I crowned at the Cathedral of Bregor.

1530 – Nathrak, son of the most powerful chieftain on Tarsus enters the service of the King Kastigal as mercenary captain.

1531 – Baron Ulvard sent to Tarsus on a diplomatic mission to broker a possible alliance with Nyveria.

1532 – The events of Domnonkai Cóng leading to the assassination of King Kastigal I and the declaration of thief Romney Black as an outlaw. Chancellor Markus assumes the throne. War is declared – “The Great Discord” ignites in ten years of global warfare.

1533 – Baroness Ulier, son Kastigan (10) and retinue imprisoned in the keep at Havan’s Moor. Known loyalists to King Kastigal rounded up with families and executed in public display. Marshal Brandegn drawn and quartered before the dining King Markus. Just before death, the Marshal was revived by Yagunal healers and slowly fed to enraged hook bears.

1534 – Declaring restructuring by divine right, Pontifex Magwyn enters the cloister at Almsly. Brothers of Pain overthrow church officials and – by order of King Markus – place the iron crown of Arwic at the alter of the cathedral at Bregor. Those in holy service of Bregor dismembered, cooked and fed to King. Massive hordes of undead were sent as a first attack in what became known as the “Dark Wave."

1535 - Dunbach King Arsistal and the entire royal family beheaded as the final Dunbach regiment fell. The Black Regiment raised the Nyverian flag over the royal palace.

1536 – King Markus commanded Pontifex Magwyn from seclusion to officiate over his rebirth. On the black alter, before the collected lords of Nyveria, King Markus sodomized the Pontifex. In public view, Magwyn transformed into a withered hag, proclaiming herself “Arwic’s Whore” henceforth to be called Higretch. A thick, oily mass of clouds fell over the cathedral and King Markus donned the iron crown of Arwic. With an iron rigging hook he gouged his eyes from their sockets. Moments later, the bleeding wounds filled with flame. The King was reborn as the father of necromancers and son of Arwic, Lord of Despair.

1537 – The Nyerian army landed at Pygan Sorl, taking the city under Nyverian control. The walled fortified city is held for seven days before dwarven forces regained control. The retreating army set sail and returned to Nyveria, leaving behind a group of necromancers to infiltrate the court of Garten Forge.

1538 – In an attempt to assassinate King Goldenab of Garten Forge, the Chieftain of Clan Bargolt – son of the king – is poisoned at the high feast table. The Brothers of Pain are discovered and executed. The remains were sent back to King Markus in a fine wooden box depicting the terrible event in an ornate carving on its lid.

1539 – 1540 – The Plague of Many sweeps the countryside. Thousands of Nyverians fell sick and rotted in a painful living death. The only way to end the tortured ill was to burn them to death. King Markus declared the taking of wood forbidden upon pain of death. Only the wealthy and those loyal to the king were permitted to “take to the flame.”

1541 – Baroness Ulier and Prince Kastigan escape and flee to Yagunal, seeking refuge with tribes along the Tears of Lagii.

1542 – Nyerian forces set sail from Stagbury, bound for Cóng Manaar. In the great Battle of Angwan Moon, Emperor Ra’iir led a massive army of Cóng Manii warriors and jesai (priests), driving the invading forces across the Isle of the Burnt Paw, through Amendar, and into the sea. As the returning forces landed at Arwic’s Cradle, a rogue regiment of Dunbach swordsmen ambushed the king's party. Markus’s forces retreated to Stagbury, where they met with a dominant army of dwarves from Garten Forge and a force of elite Cóng Manii warriors led by the warlord General Arbras. King Markus of Nyveria was killed at the Battle of Stagbury Tor. Royal Mapmaker was arrested, and the Brothers of Pain were imprisoned for war crimes, acts of cruelty, and treason. Tribunals formed. Nyverian conspirators brought to trial and summarily executed.

1543 – Baroness Ulier and Kastigan return to Nyveria. The church of Bregor is taken from the shroud, and a new Pontifex was appointed. Kastigan was crowned king at the Cathedral of Bregor.

1548 – After five years of peace and a kingdom renewed, the Brothers of Pain join forces with the dark armies of the Dwarven Bastard, Baron Kafyrax, in a scheme to bring about the resurrection of the Lord of Despair, the demon god Arwic.

A band of adventurers unite and become known as the Guardians of the Covenant when a prophecy emerges identifying four infants as the newborn “children” of the gods of the Visible Wyrld. The prophecy dictates that the children would lead the armies of the light against the rising darkness.

Guardians

1559 – The Great Wyrld War erupts, comprised of the combined forces of Cóng Manaar, Nyveria, Dunbachmoor, and a host of rogue warriors and mercenaries.

1564 – The Great War comes to an abrupt end with the defeat of the Dark Army off the coast of Gartenforge. Though victorious, the dwarven home island was decimated by the forced breach of the Mage Source, brought about by the dark priests of the Brothers of Pain, by a fracture of the Veneer and a massive “energy” reaction. The Wyrld is shaken. The citizens of all nations are stunned by the Great War and the tide of cruelty and death. A period of healing begins.

1565 – Reconstruction is initiated en masse by a newly cooperative confederation of world leaders.

1568 – The emergence of the Corpesian "Watchers" – The Revelation expands knowledge of the world in its entirety. The true name of the Visible Wyrld is revealed: Aragos.

1569 – Introduction of the “Mage Source"—a massive energy field running through the core of the planet. Corpesian technicians identify this “stream” as a viable and abundant energy source and an efficient network for the transmission of data.

1570 – Interim government forms at the behest of the Corpesian representatives.

1577 – Interim government solidifies, and the Aragos Triumvirate is formed. Citizens of Cóng Manaar, Nyveria, and Dunbachmor choose representatives to act as governors and heads of state to guide the fledgling government.

Advanced agricultural technology has enabled a remarkable 400% increase in food production. Moreover, medical advancements have effectively eradicated many of the previously known diseases. Rapid advances move at an astounding rate, jump-starting development in materials production, urbanization, transportation, communications, space travel, computer technology, etc. The Aragosian currency is now based on Corpesian technology. Citizens receive personal credit markers to track their financial status.

The Aragos Defense Force is established. Shortly after the Aragos Space Authority is established and the universal police agency – the Black Watch, based on the legendary Dunbach regiment—the Black Watch is the model for the constabulary unit structure, given a wide range of duties in keeping the peace in the space lanes and interstellar trade jurisdictions.

1607 – The Corpesians disappear from Aragos, never to be heard from again.

1609 – The Corpesian base of operations discovered in the north—Corpesian Sector 01—known in the colloquial as “Aethelgrim’s Keep." Later that year, explorers discover Sector 02 and 04 to the east and west of Sector 01.

1610 – Explorers discover Sectors 06 and 05, known in the colloquial as “Cóng Galgaa.”

1611- Discovery of encrypted data collection detailing an incomplete procedure in the construction of an artificial life form known as an android. This data leads scientists to discover an incomplete prototype named Taamur. Government scientists "apprehend all data regarding Project Taamur for further investigation.

1623 – Space Station Stagbury 1 brought into service. The first space patrol vehicle was adopted by the APC.

1625 – First contact with the Pharisai of the planet Pharis.

1638 – Construction begins on SS Stagbury 2. Dismantling of SS Stagbury 1 commences.

1639 – First contact with Galaan of Planet Galanis.

1644 – SS Stagbury 1 decommissioned. Space Station Stagbury 2 was brought into service.

Introduction of the Lorcan 100 Fighter, adopted as Black Watch patrol cruisers.

1654 – Construction begins on Space Station Praemos, named after the famous Dunbach diplomat Lord Praemos. Retrofit of SS Stagbury 1 commences.

1655 – Introduction of the Lorcan 200 Fighter, adopted as Black Watch patrol cruisers.

1662 – Praemos Station brought into service. Only two of the twelve operational sectors are utilized. Groundbreaking Corpesian technology is employed to power the massive station. The Singularity Drive incorporates the operation of a contained artificial black hole. Against much protest, all systems engaged without incident, and all safety protocols were considered effective.

Introduction of the Lorcan 300 Fighter, adopted as Black Watch patrol cruisers.

1675 – In a strategic sabotage operation, the terrorist organization identified as “The Thyrd” managed to detonate a high-impact incendiary device onboard Praemos Station. The plan was to destroy the Singularity Chamber, thereby disengaging the safety protocols and forcing a catastrophic breach. Fortunately, the attack managed to destroy only a section of the containment grid, and the Singularity Drive went into shutdown safety mode. Still, 74 crew and 6 civilian workers were killed in the blast, and two complete operation sectors were destroyed.

The Aragos Space Authority announced that engineers have concluded that Praemos Station was damaged beyond acceptable levels of safety and structural integrity. With the exception of a small skeleton crew, all personnel evacuated.

Stagbury 1 ordered a temporary central command post.

Aragos Space Authority, with the authorization of the Aragos Triumvirate, issues an acceleration order for the development of plans for the construction of a new base station.

1676 – Construction begins on Guardian Point Station, named after the Guardians of the Covenant who initiated and commanded the unified forces against the Army of Baron Kafyrax in the Great Wyrld War.

1677 – The Argos Space Authority announces the construction of an interspace “jump” gate to be operated by the new space station and patrolled by the Black Watch. This Corpesian technology is said to allow vessels to cover vast distances of space through the manipulation of the fabric of space itself. The “Guardian Point” will be powered by the Singularity Drive of the station and will allow exploration and trade to expand the reach of Aragos and its expanded position in the universal community. According to Grand Marshal Garollos of the Space Authority, “This is a time of a spirit renewed. We have walked through the darkness with eyes turned toward the sun. We now reach outward in a gesture of curiosity and hope. Aragos is the home of not only warriors…but also scientists, explorers, and dreamers. What a great beginning.”

1681 – Guardian Point Station brought online, with five of the twelve sectors fully engaged.

1682 – Present Day – Aragos Space Authority announces a public invitation with a limited number of passes to witness the first manned launch of a Wyvern Class long-range exploration vessel. Guardian Point – Rogan 1 Inaugural Launch.

(Timeline Under Development)