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The world is much warmer than the present day.
Urk tribes inhabit the midlands and north while Reptilian peoples inhabit the southern lands and the western continent of Marxar .
The now ruined cities of the Reptilians are built in Mataland. -
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The first Humans (and Halflings) arrive on the northern coast of the Matathelonian Sea and build the 18 ‘First Cities’. These cities harbor all Humans (and Halflings) for 300 years.
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The cities grow larger but the population grows too fast for the expansion causing the cities to become more cramped and unsanitary until many renounce the idea of ‘the city’ and migrate into the wilderness.
The ‘New Cities’ are built and settled by the ‘Civilized Humans’ on the western coast of the Matathelonian Sea. For 700 years the ‘Wild
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Over a few decades the world inexplicably grows colder until vast glaciers and permafrost coat the northlands.
- Human tribes cover the midlands, the first empires form around the Matathelonian Sea, the coasts of the Endless Sea to the west are settled and Halflings begin to form their own nation of Tarnak.
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It is said that “The sky rained hot blood, melting away the frost; an ancient reptilian goddess had cursed the world. Wherever the blood fell, great and terrible creatures arose.” The Chromatic Dragons are born.
- They quickly enslave the nations of Mataland and begin warring between themselves. -
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During these peaceful times, Humans discover the magic of the weave.
Free from the rule of dragons, the peoples of Mataland enter a time of advancements in society, culture, architecture and religion. -
Over time, several vast and mighty empires form across Mataland. There is the ‘First Merculean Empire’ of the midlands, the ‘Solterran Empire’ of the south, the ‘Great Elven Empire’ to the north and (although not technically an empire) the “Western Empire”. These empires engage in constant war.
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The nations of Arthuria, Lancia, Gavania and Tarnak combine to form ‘Abalon’ in order to protect each other from future invasions. The elder council is formed of Abalonians, Agondrans and Elfs.
- Matalonians delve deep into the mysteries of the arcane weave and magic is more prevalent than ever. 500 years of progression and experimentation bare significant advancements to civilization. -
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Xi-Ku the Corrupt returns and pulls the elemental chaos into the material world causing the Calamity. He is ultimately defeated and an ancient magical device called the Fulcrum brings balance to the planes of existence. Most of the Human world blames the medaling with Arcana as the cause of these disasters, denounces magic and seeks enlightenment through science and technology.
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Abalon has fallen, the Tarnashi and Rindian Empires rise, there are whispers of a threat from across the Endless Sea and a mysterious flying castle floats across Mataland.
