Yrneh calendar

Chronology of events prior to the novel

The Cycles in Yrneh

The history of Yrneh is made up of three cycles; during each cycle of 8000 years one of the Gaïanor reigns over the world after the previous one has joined Infinity. Axda The first cycle was that of Naör; it was during this period that the world found itself divided into several continents and each one ensured its regency over one of them. After the disappearance of the Commander of the Stratum of Airs, the Second cycle called Vagär (Peace) was proclaimed by Floëls, Gaïano of the Earthly stratum. At the end of these 8000 years, the goddess in turn went to join Naör. The Third cycle began immediately afterwards and experienced no event before the year 6002 of Gédros (meaning "Abandonment") since the Gaïano called to reign was Rîîga and the latter never exercised his power. It was after 8161 years that Fulk Arken began small skirmishes. The story of the novel begins in the 7337th year of the Third cycle...

The Chronicles of the Second Cycle of Yrneh: Vagär (Peace)

5th-8th Millennia

Year 5809-5839: 30-year war and fall of Fulk Arken during the Trinity of Vendör.
Year 5840-6001: Long period of calm punctuated by a few internal wars, but nothing serious. Technical and economic improvements.
Year 5843: End of the reconquest of the Extreme West.
Year 5846: Damalior and the Dion Fault are under elven control.
Year 8000: Floëls ends her cycle and joins Naör and Infinity

The Chronicles of the Third Cycle of Yrneh: Gédros (Abandonment)

6th Millennium

Year 0-6001: Long period of calm punctuated by a few internal wars, but nothing serious. Technical and economic improvements.
Year 6002: Eruption of Mount Arken, lava flows and surrounds Durtal, killing the men present on each of its slopes.
Year 6012: Total pollution of the waters and forests of Damalioch; the humans and other creatures established there as settlers perish.
Year 6048: The Dion fault widens, swallowing the elven colony present there.
Year 6065: A tidal wave destroys the palace of Floëls and the remains of the first Simerian city.
Year 6089: Repeated shipwrecks in Callistos Bay.
Year 6173: Attempted communication beyond Mogforn and the Ancient Mountains; trade galleys are destroyed by attacks from sea monsters.
Year 6201: Extension of the deserts of Mogforn and Infirn.
Year 6223: Simerian expeditions to eradicate sea monsters in the northern ocean.
Year 6234-6337: Progressive reappearance of Damalochs in the Septrion, who attempt to penetrate the continent.
Year 6366-6399: Reconstruction of the Great Wall, creation of the dam on the Chemillé river. Development of new cities and villages.
Year 6402-6497: Expansion of the Auros desert, only the Orï river allows communications for merchants.
Year 6598: The King of Sertrach reforms an immense army.
Year 6607: The territory of La Guerche carries out its first sedition. They attempt to cross the Great Wall in the company of Orcs, Dark Elves and Damalochs, but the defenses hold and the Chemillé resisters destroy the dam and flood the region where the enemy troops had advanced.
Year 6608: The dam is rebuilt, the daughter of Floëls enters into lawful marriage with a human named Lingün, she gives birth to a boy named Kanwë.
Year 6744: From Mount Oreros, Fulk Arken launches several expeditions in search of his sword. He remains immovable because he fears the powers of his brother Rîîga.
Year 6748: Damalochs sent by their Lord land in the forest of Roë, the Elves massacre them all.
Year 6771: Many rumors report the presence of the black sword in different parts of the world and especially in the desert of Mogforn, but a continual sandstorm prevents all exploration.
Year 6802: Fulk Arken launches a vast maritime offensive to land on Nirvë; many ships are lost, the others are destroyed by a tidal wave.

7th Millennium

Year 7036: Fulk Arken forms another fleet to attack and invade Yrneh both from the East and from the West.
Year 7037: The Black Lord's objectives are achieved on the west coast, he retakes the Extreme West. On the east coast it is a total failure because the fleet of the Dawn, three times stronger, razes the enemy ships and loses none of its men.
Year 7038-7083: Fulk Arken gradually leaves Mount Oreros to reconquer the entire southern fringe of his continent. Once halfway through his meticulously conducted conquest, he stops his advance and sends creatures to assassinate the Magus who have been reinstalled at Angwë. Magus Regnus and the 12 most powerful Magus succeed in escaping to the territories of the Dawn.
Year 7084: The Cutting Mountains are once again under the control of the Black Legions. At the end of the year, the Lord of Darkness descends upon Durtal and retakes his fortress, which had been well guarded for many years. He completes the total reconquest of Damalioch. He accepts the allegiance of the Extreme West but does not go to Yrneh, still fearing Rîîga.
Year 7100: At the moment when the morning star shines with incredible brilliance, Niiru, the son of Kanwë, is born. The latter bears a symbol on each hand. Fulk Arken, informed of this strange birth, decides to have Kanwë and his family killed, thinking that Kanwë might be the savior of Yrneh. Kanwë manages to save and hide his son Niiru but perishes with his wife. It is the High King Enoguëra who takes him in and raises him with his wife.
Year 7111-7126: Niiru learns the customs of the Elves as well as their magic and their knowledge of arts and nature.
Year 7126-7173: Niiru disappears and nobody knows where he is; Fulk Arken, who had learned of his existence, also loses his trace.
Year 7173: Niiru reappears under a false identity, he is called Enië and goes to the lands of the King of the Dawn to train with the Magus. Meeting between Baldric de Dol and Enië.
Year 7203: Death of Enoguëra's wife, Niiru attends her funeral but remains in the background.
Year 7324: When he is accused of theft by an advisor to the King of the Dawn, Niiru allows himself to be imprisoned for several weeks, refusing to answer. After this episode of deliberate isolation he agrees to challenge his accuser to a duel. Just before the fight, and in order to spare his life, Niiru removes his gloves and bandages so as to reveal to the King's eyes the symbols of the Gaïanor. He is cleared of all suspicion.
Year 7325: With the knowledge he has acquired from the Mages, Niiru decides to return to the forest of Sertrach to his adoptive family. The memory of Hersendis burns within him and he is impatient to see her again. After several weeks he leaves once more.
Year 7326-7336: Peace in Yrneh.
7336: Niiru has been staying for a year in the forest of Sertrach. Baldric has gone on an expedition in the Septrion where he meets Throud Steelhammer; the birth of a great friendship.
Year 7337: Hostilities resume between La Guerche and Sertrach, the Great Wall is destroyed in places, but the armies of the King of Sertrach firmly hold their positions.

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