Timelines - The Kingdom of San d'Oria

[Elmer the Pointy]

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This is a time line of the history of Vana'diel. Many of the people, places and events within are not given an official English translation. If you recognize any incorrect spellings for people, place names, events, or the like, please post and let me know. I tried to track down as many as I could, but there still may be many more references I missed. The ones with no official spelling to be found I estimated as best I could, but I guarantee they are all wrong. 8)

**Any guesswork is written in italics!**

Now where are some of these references hidden?

For example, a Taru recently added to the game to promote Wings of the Goddess mentions Fort Karugo-Narugo. An Ordelle Bronzepiece reveals the spelling of Fainevlure Ordelle. Stuff like that.

[Elmer the Pointy]

???????Age of Beasts

• Approximately 190 C.E. – The Elvaan migrate from the Northern lands to the Quon continent
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• Approximately 200 – The Elvaan split into tribes ????Galleon, ???????Fauchevelle, ??????Bulletoran, Sand’Oria, Coumlaud, and ?????Chatiffe, spreading across the continent of Quon.[/*:m:87471]

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????????Age of Magic

• 291 – The Quadav invade present day Derfland, capturing Passhow Marshlands.
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• 301 – The Quadav begin construction of Beadeaux.
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• 342 – The Federation of Windurst crosses the Jeuno Strait, invading Norvallen. {The Struggle Against Magic Begins}
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• 343 – The Galleon Elvaan of Norvallen are powerless against the magic of Windurst and surrender to them.
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• 347 – Norvallen is made an official territory governed by Windurst
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• 370 – A Windurst army, led by Lungo-Nango, invades Ronfaure, destroying the Sand’Orian tribe. {The Subjugation of the Elvaan}
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• 371 – The Windurst army invades Zulkheim, destroying the combined forces of the Fauchevelle, Bulletoran, and Sand’Orian tribes.
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• 372 – The Windurst army presses on into Gustaberg. The mountain-dwelling Chatiffe tribe battle against them using guerilla tactics.
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• 373 – The last fortification of the Chatiffe, Fort Morteuge, falls.
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• 374 – Ronfaure and Zulkheim become official territories of Windurst.
  
  - Lanfeaur d’Oraguille, a young Sand’Orian boy, learns the ways of the Dragoon.
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• 375 – A method of using Chocobos as riding mounts is invented[/*:m:c2008]

Chocobo Riding is Discovered
In the spring of 375, a young boy of the Bulletoran tribe, named ??????Wellpard, discovered that Chocobos could be used as mounts. This discovery quickly led to the appearance of mounted knights in the Elvaan army. This not only gave them more power against the forces of Windurst, but was instrumental in the developed of modern day jobs, like the Paladin and Dark Knight.

Until then, Chocobo were simply livestock used to pull carts and plows, and could be ridden bareback. However, Wellpard’s inventions of reins allowed a whole new degree of control when riding, making this a historic event. (Though uses have diminished somewhat in the present era with the availability of Linkshells).

In addition, he brought about a new riding seat called a “saddle,” which allows people to travel long distances on a Chocobo. Building upon that idea, he also developed a special harness he could attach to himself so he could take TaruTaru guests on sightseeing tours.

• 376 – Lanfeaur is selected to be the head of the Sand’Oria tribe.
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• 377 – Lanfeaur leads a unit of young men in an assault on Ronfaure, and occupies the territory.
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• 378 – On the orders of Windurst, Galleon and Bulletoran Elvaan invade Ronfaure, but are pushed back by the Sand’Orians.
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• 379 – The young Alphollon Tavnazia, of the Bulletoran tribe, joins forces with D’Oraguille.
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• 380 – The Sand’Orians are victorious over the Bulletoran and Fauchevelle tribes, and take control of Zulkheim.
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• 381 – Lanfeaur meets with the Quadav King[/*:m:c2008]

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The Meeting of Lanfeaur and the Quadav King
Lanfeaur travelled alone to Beadeaux for an audience with the Quadav King, Du’Dha the Everyoung. He went to propose an alliance between to the two nations, but whatever he promised as collateral has been lost in the pages of history. He shared a glass of “Mudwine,” a favorite drink of the Quadav that while disgusting for humans, he managed to down with a smile. This act quickly gained him the favor of the king.
The next year, Windurst’s conquest army began invading the continent of Quon. The Quadav King upheld his promise and engaged the Windurstian forces, ultimately repelling them.

• 382 – Windurst leads a second offensive against the Elvaan, striking from Norvallen. Lanfeaur works with the Quadav and they ambush the Windurst army in Jugner Forest and Passhow Marshlands, driving them back.
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• 383 – Alphollon meets with the mountain-dwelling Chatiffe tribe, and convinces them to ally with Lanfeaur.
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• 385 – {Establishment of the Kingdom of Sand’Oria}[/*:m:c2008]

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The Kingdom of Sand’Oria is Founded
In the woods of Ronfaure, Lanfeaur d’Oraguille gathered together the most influential Elvaan for a bold announcement. He unsheathed his sword and cut into his own hand, letting the blood drip down on to a iron crown. Raising the crown of blood and iron (a powerful symbol of military might) to his head, Lanfeaur proclaimed, “We shall henceforth be known as the Kingdom of Sand’Oria.”

Upon his declaration, Lanfeaur was bathed in the sunlight that cut through the trees, as if to show the gods themselves were validating his coronation. Seeing the figure of Lanfeaur in all his magnificence had a profound effect on the knights in attendance and has been depicted in the picture above.

• 385 – The retainer Alphollon (founding Marquis of Tavnazia) is assigned to the Western peninsula of Quon.
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• 387 – Lanfeaur conforms all currency under the unit Noit.
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• 388 – The Marquis of Tavnasia, Alphollon, dies.
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• 390 – To facilitate the minting of currency, the nation’s blacksmiths are gathered together under a single guild.
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• 391 – The Royal Knights are formed with Fainevlure Ordelle appointed as their first captain.
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• 398 – Samariri, a TaruTaru peace officer, tells Elvaan of the ways of Magic.
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• 399 – The Royal Knights invade Norvallen under the direction of Fainevlure. They sweep through six units of War Warlocks, and take Fort Jabigogo.
  
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???????Age of Power

• 401 – King Lanfeaur’s cousin, ?????????????Phulmvonne Shahkam, receives jurisdiction over Norvallen.
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• 403 – Castle D’Oraguille is completed.
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• 410 – The Kingdom of Sand’Oria officially recognizes the Goddess. {Founding of the Church of Sand’Oria}
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• 412 – King Lanfeaur dispatches a messenger to Windurst
  
  - A non-aggression pact is suggested as a way to restore Lungo-Nango’s tarnished reputation.
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• 413 – Windurst signs the non-aggression pact. The Marquisate of Tavnazia is officially recognized by Windurst.
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• 414 – As a result of cultural exchanges with Windurst, Sand’Oria adopts the use of the Crystal Era calendar.
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• 420 – Breaking the non-aggression pact, King Lanfeaur invades the Mindartia continent, setting up a fort in Sauromuge.
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• 421 – The Ironblood King Lanfeaur passes away in camp.
  
  - Lanfeaur’s third son, Resviel, with the support of the church, incarcerates his brothers as heretics. He is then crowned the “King of Hope,” as Sand’Oria’s second ruler.
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• 422 – Construction begins on a grand cathedral.
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• 423 – TaruTaru wizards wreak havoc in Sand’Oria’s capital. {The Serial Arson Scandal}[/*:m:b1ef5]
• 424 – In an attempt to restore public order, the Temple Knights are formed.
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• 456 – A gold rush causes an influx of Hume miners in the Kingdom’s capital.
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• 458 – The Temple Knights banish all Hume.
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• 460 – For their achievements in upholding public order, the Temple Knights are recognized as an official branch of the military.
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• 463 – The Royal Knights subjugate a settlement of Hume and Galka robbers.
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• 466 – Due to a clever trick by Windurst, the Royal Knights abandon Fort Garlaige in Mindartia.
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• 474 – Due to an unprecedented boom of development in the capital, and the increasing demand for weapons for the army, a Woodworking guild is formed.
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• 485 – Sand’Oria holds a grand festival for its 100th anniversary.
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• 487 – The Royal Knights suppress a band of robbers barricaded in Bastok valley.
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• 489 – Baron ????????????Gheorlmitt Phern plots with the Queen to overthrow the royal family. {Phern’s Rebellion}
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• 491 – Phern’s forces surrender to the Temple Knights[/i]
  
  - A parade is held for the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Knights.
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• 492 – Baron Phern is executed.
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• 503 – The Great King ???????Charambille orders the construction of Phanauet Channel.
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• 526 – Leather becomes fashionable amongst the aristocracy and the royal family, so a Leathercrafting guild is established to meet the demand.
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• 538 – King Charambille passes away.
  
  - Phanauet Channel opens.
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• 542 – The Grand Cathedral is completed.
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• 558 – The Warking Acheufagais is enthroned.
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• 559 – The Orcish Imperial Army lands on the northern shores of Quon.
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• 560 – King Acheufagais accompanies an elite force of knights across the Jeuno Strait. They force Windurst to surrender four fortresses and then abandon them, returning home to Quon.
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• 561 – King Acheufagais defeats 1,000 Orcs with brutal force.[/*:m:b1ef5]

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King Acheufagais Defeats One Thousand Orcs
After his skirmish with Windurst, before crosses the Jeuno Strait once again, the Warking Acheufagais took a handful of knights up to Uleguerand Range. There, he joined up with some soldiers who had been stationed in the remote region. Using the height difference to his advantage, Acheufagais was easily able to overtake the invading Orcs. He then flung 1,000 Orcish soldiers from the cliff to their death, obtaining a decisive victory.

• 563 – King Acheufagais leads the Royal Knights into Konschtat Highlands, assaulting several Hume settlements.
  
  - King Acheufagais and the Royal Knights clash with the Bastokan army in Konschtat Highlands. The Gusgen Mine is destroyed. {The First Battle of Konschtat}
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• 564 – Victory Arch is completed in honor of Acheufagais. A magnificent ceremony is held upon his triumphant return home.
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• 565 – King Acheufagais selects a group of elite knights to serve as his personal guard.
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• 567 – King Acheufagais dies due to complications from wounds suffered in battle.
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• 568 – Acheufagais’s cousin, Marelinne, is made Queen.
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• 575 – Queen Marelinne begins her journey around the continent of Quon.
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• 580 – Queen Marelinne marries Count ???????Phildenan of Tavnazia.
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• 586 – Queen Marelinne’s troupe shipwrecks against the ????Ashak Mountains.
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• 588 – The search for Queen Marelinne is called off.
  
  - Hunterking ??????Dormillique ascends to the throne.
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• 604 – King Dormillique restricts hunting in the woods of East Ronfaure to the royal family.
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• 614 – Delegates from the Western lands have an audience with King Dormillique.
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• 626 – King Dormillique holds an international swordsman tournament in Sand’Oria’s capital. The winner is Grand Knight ??????Silvelliffe.
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• 630 – In the woods of Ronfaure, the sporting event known as Ballista is develop (A form of Conflict)
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• 641 – King Dormillique dies.
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• 644 – In an attempt to repair the royal family’s impending financial crisis, Prime Minister ????Romovia institutes a plan for economic reform.
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• 647 – Romovia cuts down on area allocated for the Church.
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• 651 – Romovia is assassinated.
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• 663 – The Orcish Imperial Army tunnels through the northern mountains and attacks Norvallen.
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• 664 – Lord ???????Falledemion and his knights repel the Orcish forces.
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• 665 – Lord Falledemion is recognized as a great hero, and his image is carved into Victory Arch.
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• 686 – Wolfking Raigegue ascends to the throne.
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• 690 – The Tavnazia Knights enter Castle D’Oraguille.
  
  - King Raigegue leads the Royal Knights on an invasion of Gustaberg.
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• 691 – In Konschtat Highlands, King Raigegue engages the Republican Army, but it ultimately forces to make a strategic withdrawal. {The Second Battle of Konschtat}
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• 693 – King Raigegue once again departs for La’Theine. Prince Fellenant takes advantage of the his absence and attempts to gain control over the capital. He ultimately fails and is imprisoned. {Prince Fellenant’s Rebellion}
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• 694 – Construction begins on Bostaunieux Oubliette.
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• 696 – Prince Fellenant escapes from prison.
  
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???????Age of Technology

• 701 – Bostaunieux Oubliette is completed.
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• 702 – Prince Fellenant proclaims himself King. {The Era of Two Kings Begins}
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• 705 – Marquis ?????Phenallus of Tavnazia declares their neutrality.
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• 720 – The cultivation of Rolanberries becomes very popular around the outskirts of Jeuno.
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• 755 – Baron Torresapet Ordelle is appointed a official explorer.
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• 761 – The Orcish Empire of Quon sends an advance party to invade Ronfaure.
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• 768 – Baron Torresapet Ordelle is sent to inspect the limestone caverns in La Theine Plateau (known today as Ordelle’s Caves) He dies shortly after.
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• 782 – Dragonking Ranperre is crowned King.
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• 783 – King Ranperre is bestowed with a holy sword from the North.
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• 786 – The combined naval forces of Tavnazia and Bastok clash with the Windurst navy near Elshimo, handing them a crushing defeat. {Elshimo Naval Battle}
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• 815 – King Ranperre gains victory over King ???????Gjohnberre, once again uniting Sand’Oria under a single monarchy. {Battle of the Two Kings}
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• 816 – With the support of Bastok, King Gjohnberre’s defeated party establish an independent state in Norvallen. However, they are soon subjugated by Erpalacion and ??????Volledyne. {The Three Month Monarchy}[/*:m:a4567]

The Three Month Monarchy
With his victory at the Battle of the Two Kings, Ranperre was able to settle the domestic conflict beset upon his nation, at least for the time being. Unfortunately, the grudge between the parties would manifest itself for years to come. In 816, the remnants of Gjohnberre’s forces established a new nation in Norvallen as an act of rebellion.

This act weighed heavily on King Ranperre. He had no idea what forces they had amassed, and knew the day would come when they would besiege the castle. Still, he couldn’t simply lead the Temple Knights to go deal with them and abandon the capital, leaving it defenseless.

Considering this, the King decided to gather the Royal Knights under Erpalacion and the White Mage Volledyne of the Temple Knights. With a fighting force of 3,000 strong, he sent them forth on a mission.

The rivalry those two share is no secret, but neither is their exceptional prowess on the battlefield. Within just three months, they toppled the enemy castle, captured Prince ??????Naphberre’s forces, and quelled the impending rebellion.

However, during the journey home, Erpalacion suddenly vanished from camp, causing a huge uproar. Volledyne, in an attempt to protect the reputation of the Temple Knights, organized a large-scale investigation. Eventually, with no trace of Erpalacion’s whereabouts and no reason found for his disappearance, there was no choice but to report to the King that an assassination had taken place. That very night, the King ordered an end to the search efforts, and a national memorial service was held.

• 816 – Erpalacion’s whereabouts are unknown (The school of Dragoons cease to exist) {The Last Dragoon}
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• 817 – For his efforts in suppressing the insurrection, Volledyne is made Count and assigned to Jugner.
  
  - King Ranperre creates the official Sand’Orian flag still in use today.
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• 824 – King Destin is born.
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• 829 – The black dragon, Vrtra, swoops down and begins wreaking havoc. {The Black Dragon’s Wrath}[/*:m:a4567]

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The Black Dragon’s Wrath
One evening, under the full moon, the black dragon, Vrtra, suddenly came soaring down from the sky. Circling high above the capital of Sand’Oria, the dragon eventually swopped down towards Victory Square. After resting briefly, the great beast violently belched forth flames and wreaking havoc. The knights fought valiantly, but their efforts were futile, as the dragon burned down numerous houses, inns, cloisters and towers.

• 830 – King Ranperre storms into Vrtra’s den and exterminates the black dragon. He is awarded the title of “Dragonking” for his victory.
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• 831 – The construction of King Ranperre’s Tomb is completed. The black dragon Vrtra is sealed within.
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• 832 – King Ranperre passes away.
  
  - King Grantieul is enthroned.
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• 843 – Baron ??????Periduke is inaugurated as Prime Minister.
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• 845 – In order to repair the royal family’s financial state, Prime Minister Periduke outlines a plan for economic reform.
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• 847 – Periduke designs several revisions to the kingdom’s penal code.
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• 850 – Marquis Rochefogne of Tavnazia is born.
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• 851 – While chasing game on the Royal Hunting Grounds, King Grantieul is ambushed and killed by Orcs. The Crown Prince Destin is wounded and barely escapes with his life.
  
  - Destin ascends to the throne, but is considered to be a temporary placeholder due to the previous King’s sudden demise.
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King Destin Marries
In the year 853, King Destin took Countess Leaute of Tavnazia, who was said to have unparalleled beauty, as his bride-to-be. Their romance began when Destin received medical attention for his wounds in battle from Leaute. However, there are rumors that Destin decided to forego asking permission from the Countess’ family, in a subtle display of his authority as King.

• 854 – A Multinational Expedition Team is formed between the Royal Knights, delegates from Windurst, and the captain of the Mythril Musketeers, Raogrimm.
  
  - The Multinational Expedition Team sets off on their journey from Bastok.
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• 855 – Rumors of a “Shadow Lord” sweep through Sand’Oria’s capital.
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• 857 – Ferry service between Selbina and Mhaura is established.
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• 8.858 – The Shadow Lord’s Army clashes with the Orcish Empire in the Northlands.
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• 9.858 – Temple Knights, under the direct supervision of Periduke, uncover a plot to assassinate King Destin. According to the suspect’s testimony, he was also responsible for the assassination of the late King.
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• 11.858 – To clear any lingering suspicion, the cathedral holds a grand coronation ceremony for King Destin. The Papsque himself bestows Destin with the Crown of the Gryphon.
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• 3.859 – Kam’lanaut, a representative of Jeuno, is awarded the title of Archduke by the three nations. {Founding of the Grand Duchy of Jeuno}
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• 11.859 – Gigas mercenaries disembark on Valdeaunia.
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• 9.860 – Prince Trion is born.
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• 861 – The Shadow Lord gathers Beastmen leaders at Castle Zvahl and proclaims the destruction of the human nations.
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• 2.862 – Prince Pieuje is born.
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• 4.862 – A mixed army of Beastmen invades Norvallen. {The Crystal War Erupts}
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• 5.862 – The Orcish Army storms Sand’Oria’s capital. After a fierce battle, the Royal Knights manage to repel them.
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• 7.862 – Selbina declares itself a neutral city.
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• 8.862 – Responding to Eald’narche’s summons, King Destin travels to Jeuno to meet with representatives of Bastok and Windurst. {The Ru’lude Conference}
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• 9.862 – The four nations of the humans form a temporary union, creating an allied force. {The Formation of the Allied Forces of Altana}
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• 10.862 – Mouchand, captain of the Temple Knights, is assassinated. (Prevailing theory is by a Tonberry)
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• 11.862 – The Royal Knights rush reinforcements to Fort Karugo-Narugo, helping Windurst to repel the Beastmen threat there.
  
  - A multi-national high echelon of fighters, the “Hydra Corps,” is formed.
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• 12.862 – The Royal Knights complete Garlaige Citadel
  
  - The Beastmen Army’s main forces amass around Jeuno.
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• 1.863 – Garlaige Citadel is destroyed.
  
  - The Beastmen launch their offensive from the outskirts of Jeuno.
  
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• 2.863 – The main forces of the Beastmen Army move towards the Tavnazian Peninsula.
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• 3.863 – Tavnazia falls.
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• 4.863 – The main units of the Allied Forces of Altana gather in Xarcabard, engaging the Beastmen. {The Battle of Xarcabard}
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• 7.863 – Castle Zvahl is surrounded by the forces of Altana. {The Siege of Castle Zvahl}
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• 8.863 – The Hydra Corps disappear without a trace.
  
  - Castle Zvahl falls.
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• 9.863 – The Shadow Lord is sealed.
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• 1.864 – Shamonde is inaugurated as Papsque.
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• 2.864 – The Orcish Empire begins withdrawing from the continent of Quon.
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• 3.864 – Representatives of the four nations gather in Jeuno, and the Crystal War is officially proclaimed to be over. {The Crystal War Ends}
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• 4.864 – Excenmille chases the remaining Orcs from the Quon continent.
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• 865 – Jeuno holds a post-war conference. Eald’narche proposes continuing positive relations between the four nations, and it is unanimously accepted. {The Multi-national Agreement}
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• 866 – Eald’narche has an audience with Papsque Shamonde.
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• 868 – The kingdom’s monetary unit, the Noit, is abandoned in favor of Jeuno’s currency, Gil. {The Currency Union}
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• 869 – Queen Leaute passes away.
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• 875 – The Orcs capture a town on the outskirts of Jugner Forest for use as their stronghold. They name it Davoi.
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• 877 – Beastmen activity begins to intensify in several regions. People begin to whisper about the possible return of the Shadow Lord.
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• 878 – Improvements to Port Sand’Oria begin for the accommodation of airships.
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• 879 – Reports of Fort Ghelsba, an Orcish outpost, are confirmed.
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• 881 – Airship travel between Sand’Oria and Jeuno is established.
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• 883 – The Orcish Army once again invades Ronfaure, but are repelled by the Royal Knights.
  
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??????Age of Adventurers

884 – Present

• Ordinary people called “Adventurers” begin appearing in every region, responding to any crisis.
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• The “Selbina Pact” is signed. Conquest is instituted.
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• Foreign Officers are dispatched to each consulate.
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• Shamonde begins performing formal wedding ceremonies for adventurers.
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• A new order of Dragoons appears.
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• Excenmille returns home to Sand’Oria.
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• Kingdom training exercises are once again held as Conflict (Ballista)[/*:m:aa000]

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[Deftscythe]

Didn't read the whole thing yet, but thank you for all the hard work on these posts.

Edit: Something I don't understand. It says in 782 Ranperre earns his title, but then it says he gained it for defeating Vrtra in 830. Which is it?

[BRP]

Awesome Elmer! Looks like I'll have to play catch up... but not tonight... I'm about to pass out.

[Sho]

Amazing.

[Sagacious Sundi]

The Elvaan migrate from the Northern lands to the Quon continent

Wow, this one surprised me. Thought they were from around Ronfaure forever. Guess it kinda explains why Elvaan are the second most widespread race (since it's easy to travel from the north anywhere (sans south) than it is to travel from say, the west) and why Ephramad had a lot of Elvaan (it was up north). Were the Orcs and Elvaan rivals before the Orcs travelled to Quon?

Almost forgot: Thanks!

[Max™]

First, ha ha, Bastok is a bunch of Thieves and Crooks, and you were all Tarutaru riding mounts once!

Second: wow, foreshadowing much?

11.862 – The Royal Knights rush reinforcements to Fort Karugo-Narugo, helping Windurst to repel the Beastmen threat there.

- A multi-national high echelon of fighters, the “Hydra Corps,” is formed.

12.862 – The Royal Knights complete Garlaige Citadel

- The Beastmen Army’s main forces amass around Jeuno.

1.863 – Garlaige Citadel is destroyed.

- The Beastmen launch their offensive from the outskirts of Jeuno.


2.863 – The main forces of the Beastmen Army move towards the Tavnazian Peninsula.

3.863 – Tavnazia falls.

4.863 – The main units of the Allied Forces of Altana gather in Xarcabard, engaging the Beastmen. {The Battle of Xarcabard}

7.863 – Castle Zvahl is surrounded by the forces of Altana. {The Siege of Castle Zvahl}

8.863 – The Hydra Corps disappear without a trace.

- Castle Zvahl falls.

9.863 – The Shadow Lord is sealed.

Bolded parts are Us! I assume, anyway.

Hydra rank badges for everyone!


Lends some credence to my Pime Taradox theory that the low relic drop rates come from us only bringing so much relic back with us, and leaving a small amount behind when we died.

So bring all those Pld's with AF2 to Xarc plz!

[Deftscythe]

The souls of the members of the Hydra Corps are trapped in dynamis. Adventurers never die, only get KO'd. Therefore, there's no way we can take the role of the Hydra Corps unless there are a ton of NPC members as well.

[Izzy]

Holy christ windurst was unstoppable lol

[Elmer the Pointy]

Edit: Something I don't understand. It says in 782 Ranperre earns his title, but then it says he gained it for defeating Vrtra in 830. Which is it?

My mistake, I think. He ascends to the throne in 782, but isn't the DRAGONking until 830. They referred to him as the Dragonking in 782 though, sort of like saying "President Bush was born in 19xx" even though he wasn't President when he was born. Anyway, fixed that for clarity.

First, ha ha, Bastok is a bunch of Thieves and Crooks, and you were all Tarutaru riding mounts once!

This is something interesting you'll notice once the other time lines are up. There are little discrepancies between the events sometimes. Sand'Oria claims to have subjugated various thief encampments. But in the Bastok time line, it's like "wtf Sand'Oria attacked our miners."

You can see Sand'Oria had no respect for the Hume/Galka from the get go, like in 458 when they just said gtfo our city. They're into royalty, fashion and holiness, while Bastokans are down and dirty workers.

I still say my favorite part is

644 – In an attempt to repair the royal family’s impending financial crisis, Prime Minister ????Romovia institutes a plan for economic reform.

647 – Romovia cuts down on area allocated for the Church.

651 – Romovia is assassinated.

[Max™]

The souls of the members of the Hydra Corps are trapped in dynamis. Adventurers never die, only get KO'd. Therefore, there's no way we can take the role of the Hydra Corps unless there are a ton of NPC members as well.

Some Members Died, Tons of NPCs, Not a ton is known about them except they were ultra-elite and kind of spontaneously appeared, yeah... doesn't sound so unlikely at all.

The fact that it says they disappear, not just die, is kind of an interesting tell.

[Deftscythe]

The souls of the members of the Hydra Corps are trapped in dynamis. Adventurers never die, only get KO'd. Therefore, there's no way we can take the role of the Hydra Corps unless there are a ton of NPC members as well.

Some Members Died, Tons of NPCs, Not a ton is known about them except they were ultra-elite and kind of spontaneously appeared, yeah... doesn't sound so unlikely at all.

The fact that it says they disappear, not just die, is kind of an interesting tell.

Your average historian doesn't know about dynamis, and thus doesn't know that the Hydra Corps died there. From the perspective of most npcs in game the Hydra Corps would've disappeared even though we know what happened to them.

edit: Also, they didn't spontaneously appear. They were recruited by the Allied Forces of Altana.

Thanks for the explanation, Elmer. Makes sense now.

[Elmer the Pointy]

The souls of the members of the Hydra Corps are trapped in dynamis. Adventurers never die, only get KO'd. Therefore, there's no way we can take the role of the Hydra Corps unless there are a ton of NPC members as well.

Some Members Died, Tons of NPCs, Not a ton is known about them except they were ultra-elite and kind of spontaneously appeared, yeah... doesn't sound so unlikely at all.

The fact that it says they disappear, not just die, is kind of an interesting tell.

Wasn't that explained though? There was a Vana'diel Tribune I think with an account from the Hydra Corps. They got lost in Beaucedine Glacier and were consumed by the darkness or something crazy.

Found it
http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/guide/ ... index.html

[Max™]

Yeah, the Tribune is just a view of Historian's though isn't it?

The letter is just one recounting from one Hydra.

I still say that the Hydra Corp being gathered as a Multi-National group of Elite Fighters as the Crystal War really heats up kind of points at us being involved in its formation, as we're a multi-national group of elite fighters about to go back in time to when the Crystal War really heats up.

Most of the Hydras died/wound up in Dynamis, what about the ones that didn't, noone made it back, not one single solitary soul?

Or perhaps the ones that were on their way back got warped back to their own time.

All speculation, but it seems to me anyway to be a pretty neat spot to slide us into the storyline, as opposed to just some random no name fighters who didn't really get any notice.

Looking at it after a certain CS and having that "Ah ha! so WE were the Hydra Corps!" would kick ass.

[Bagel]

Just as long as full AF2 isn't required to be in the Hydra Corps, I'm in.

[Max™]

Just as long as full AF2 isn't required to be in the Hydra Corps, I'm in.

Full Af2, Stage3+ Relic, and Dyna-Xarc win, ftw.

This is the CoP team, remember?