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Prior to the introduction of the [[Chantry]]'s [[Timeline|Ages]] was a time period which is now referred as the '''Ancient Age'''.
 
Prior to the introduction of the [[Chantry]]'s [[Timeline|Ages]] was a time period which is now referred as the '''Ancient Age'''.
 
 
== Chronology ==
 
== Chronology ==
 
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=== Pre-Tevinter Imperium ===
 
=== Pre-Tevinter Imperium ===
* '''1 FA or {{ConvertYear|FA=1|to=TE}}''': The legendary [[Elf|elven]] city of [[Arlathan]] is founded nearly three thousand years before the arrival of [[human]]s on the continent. The date is difficult to pinpoint in Chantry years and is not exact.<ref name="wot10">{{Cite wot|10}}</ref>
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*'''{{ConvertYear|FA=1|to=CH}} or {{ConvertYear|FA=1|to=TE}} or 1 FA''': The legendary [[Elf|elven]] city of [[Arlathan]] is founded nearly three thousand years before the arrival of [[human]]s on the continent. The date is difficult to pinpoint in Chantry years and is not exact.<ref name="wot10">{{Cite wot|10}}</ref>
   
* '''3000 FA or {{ConvertYear|FA=3000|to=TE}}''': Approximately at this time the elves make first contact with the [[Dwarf|dwarves]].<ref name="wot10"/>
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*'''{{ConvertYear|FA=3001|to=CH}}''': Approximately at this time the elves make first contact with the [[Dwarf|dwarves]].<ref name="wot10"/>
   
* '''4500 FA or {{ConvertYear|FA=4500|to=TE}}''': Records claim humanity arrives in [[Thedas]] around this date from the north in a single tribe known as Neromenian. This is disputed by scholars, who ask where humans came from and why they left.<ref name="wot11">{{Cite wot|11}}</ref>
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*'''{{ConvertYear|FA=4501|to=CH}}''': Records claim humanity arrives in [[Thedas]] around this date from the north in a single tribe known as Neromenian. This is disputed by scholars, who ask where humans came from and why they left.<ref name="wot11">{{Cite wot|11}}</ref>
   
* '''4750 FA or {{ConvertYear|FA=4750|to=TE}}''': Elves first notice the quickening, which puts an end to their immortality and forces them to withdraw from human contact. This is thought to be mere legend.<ref name="wot11"/>
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*'''{{ConvertYear|FA=4751|to=CH}}''': Elves first notice the quickening, which puts an end to their immortality and forces them to withdraw from human contact. This is thought to be mere legend.<ref name="wot11"/>
   
* '''4800 FA or {{ConvertYear|FA=4800|to=TE}}''': The [[Old Gods]] begin whispering to humanity from the [[Golden City]]. They teach the Dreamers of the Neromenian tribes magic. These Dreamers become the priests and rulers of their people.<ref name="wot12">{{Cite wot|12}}</ref>
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*'''{{ConvertYear|FA=4801|to=CH}}''': The [[Old Gods]] begin whispering to humanity from the [[Golden City]]. They teach the Dreamers of the Neromenian tribes magic. These Dreamers become the priests and rulers of their people.<ref name="wot12">{{Cite wot|12}}</ref>
   
* '''5185 FA or {{ConvertYear|FA=5185|to=TE}}''': The [[Alamarri]] tribes cross the [[Frostback Mountains]] and settle in the lands that will eventually become known as [[Ferelden]]. Alamarri tribal legends says they were fleeing a “shadow goddess”, but modern scholars believe they were escaping a sort of natural disaster.<ref name="wot12"/>
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*'''-2415 Ancient''': The [[Alamarri]] tribes cross the [[Frostback Mountains]] and settle in the lands that will eventually become known as [[Ferelden]]. Alamarri tribal legends says they were fleeing a “shadow goddess”, but modern scholars believe they were escaping a sort of natural disaster.<ref name="wot12"/>
   
* '''5785 FA or {{ConvertYear|FA=5785|to=TE}}''': The Alamarri living near what is known today as [[Lake Calenhad]] break away, becoming known as the [[Avvars]]. The two tribes fight with each other for several centuries,<ref name="wot13">{{Cite wot|13}}</ref> though they unite when the need arises.
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*'''-1815 Ancient''': The Alamarri living near what is known today as [[Lake Calenhad]] break away, becoming known as the [[Avvars]]. The two tribes fight with each other for several centuries,<ref name="wot13">{{Cite wot|13}}</ref> though they unite when the need arises.
   
* '''5900 FA or {{ConvertYear|FA=5900|to=TE}}''': The Neromenian tribes split and form four ancient kingdoms: Tevinter, Neromenian, [[Codex entry: The Lost City of Barindur|Barindur]] and Qarinus.<ref name="wot13"/>
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*'''-1700 Ancient''': The Neromenian tribes split and form four ancient kingdoms: Tevinter, Neromenian, [[Codex entry: The Lost City of Barindur|Barindur]] and Qarinus.<ref name="wot13"/>
   
* '''5990 FA or {{ConvertYear|FA=5990|to=TE}}''': The entire kingdom of [[Codex entry: The Lost City of Barindur|Barindur]] vanishes under mysterious circumstances.<ref name="wot14">{{Cite wot|14}}</ref> It appears to be destroyed by a volcanic eruption.<ref>According to [[Solas]], see Trivia in the article for [[Dumat]].</ref>
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*'''-1610 Ancient''': The entire kingdom of [[Codex entry: The Lost City of Barindur|Barindur]] vanishes under mysterious circumstances.<ref name="wot14">{{Cite wot|14}}</ref> It appears to be destroyed by a volcanic eruption.<ref>According to [[Solas]], see Trivia in the article for [[Dumat]].</ref>
   
* '''6005 FA or {{ConvertYear|FA=6005|to=TE}}''': [[Thalsian]], also known as the First Priest of [[Dumat]], is the first known person to wield [[blood magic]], and the first [[magister]]. The [[Archon]] claims to learn this art after personally communicating with the Old God. The power he gained from blood magic allowed him to spark the birth of a future empire under his rule.<ref name="wot14"/>
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*'''-1595 Ancient''': [[Thalsian]], also known as the First Priest of [[Dumat]], is the first known person to wield [[blood magic]], and the first [[magister]]. The [[Archon]] claims to learn this art after personally communicating with the Old God. The power he gained from blood magic allowed him to spark the birth of a future empire under his rule.<ref name="wot14"/>
   
* '''6185 FA or {{ConvertYear|FA=6185|to=TE}}''': The [[Chasind Wilder|Chasind]] people break away from the Alamarri tribes and settle in the wild and unexplored [[Korcari Wilds]].<ref name="wot14"/>
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*'''-1415 Ancient''': The [[Chasind Wilder|Chasind]] people break away from the Alamarri tribes and settle in the wild and unexplored [[Korcari Wilds]].<ref name="wot14"/>
   
* '''6393 FA or {{ConvertYear|FA=6393|to=TE}}''': [[Darinius]], the High King of Neromenian, takes control of the Tevinter throne, uniting the kingdoms of Neromenian and Tevinter under his rule.<ref name="wot15">{{Cite wot|15}}</ref>
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*'''-1207 Ancient''': [[Darinius]], the High King of Neromenian, takes control of the Tevinter throne, uniting the kingdoms of Neromenian and Tevinter under his rule.<ref name="wot15">{{Cite wot|15}}</ref>
   
* '''6400 FA or {{ConvertYear|FA=6400|to=TE}}''': [[Darinius]] of Tevinter forges an alliance with the dwarves.<ref name="wot18">{{Cite wot|18}}</ref>
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*'''-1200 Ancient''': [[Archon]] [[Darinius]] ventures into the [[Deep Roads]] and forges an alliance with King [[Endrin Stonehammer]], ruler of the Dwarven Empire.<ref name="wot18">{{Cite wot|18}}</ref>
   
 
:The dwarven contests known as [[Provings]] become popular among the noble class of the Tevinter. A Grand Proving Arena is built in [[Minrathous]].<ref name="wot15"/>
 
:The dwarven contests known as [[Provings]] become popular among the noble class of the Tevinter. A Grand Proving Arena is built in [[Minrathous]].<ref name="wot15"/>
   
 
=== Pre-Ages ===
 
=== Pre-Ages ===
* '''6405 FA or {{ConvertYear|FA=6405|to=TE}} or {{ConvertYear|TE=0|to=CH}}''': Darinius unites the kingdoms Tevinter and [[Qarinus]], forming the mighty Tevinter Imperium. He declares himself the first Archon.<ref name="wot18"/> Prior to this event, only scattered fragments are known. It is believed that elves existed in the land first and that humans came from elsewhere—though there are many theories about from where that might be, and few historians agree. Some suggest that humans came from across the ocean as the Qunari did, but if so, there is no record from such a time. Humans spread across [[Thedas]] - as various tribes of people known as the Hacian and the Alamarri, and those started other tribes such as [[Orlais|Ciriane]] and [[Free Marches|the Planacene]] - but it is the Tevinters, centered on the port city of Minrathous, who became ascendant.
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*'''0 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=0|to=CH}} or {{ConvertYear|TE=0|to=FA}}''': Darinius unites the kingdoms Tevinter and [[Qarinus]], forming the mighty Tevinter Imperium. He declares himself the first Archon.<ref name="wot18"/> Prior to this event, only scattered fragments are known. It is believed that elves existed in the land first and that humans came from elsewhere—though there are many theories about from where that might be, and few historians agree. Some suggest that humans came from across the ocean as the Qunari did, but if so, there is no record from such a time. Humans spread across [[Thedas]] - as various tribes of people known as the Hacian and the Alamarri, and those started other tribes such as [[Orlais|Ciriane]] and [[Free Marches|the Planacene]] - but it is the Tevinters, centered on the port city of Minrathous, who became ascendant.
   
 
: History records that elves and humanity were hostile toward each other and that Tevinter led the way in aggressive retaliation against the elven city of Arlathan. The elves responded by retreating from human contact, and Tevinter thus flourished and spread. The first "[[dreamer]]s" learned the use of [[lyrium]] to enter the [[Fade]] from elven captives, and these dreamers later became the first of the Imperium's ruling [[magister]]s.
 
: History records that elves and humanity were hostile toward each other and that Tevinter led the way in aggressive retaliation against the elven city of Arlathan. The elves responded by retreating from human contact, and Tevinter thus flourished and spread. The first "[[dreamer]]s" learned the use of [[lyrium]] to enter the [[Fade]] from elven captives, and these dreamers later became the first of the Imperium's ruling [[magister]]s.
   
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*'''15 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=15|to=CH}}''': Archon Darinius of Tevinter dies.<ref>[[Codex entry: Archons of the Imperium]]</ref>
* '''25 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=25|to=CH}}''': Under the rulership of the [[Paragon]]s [[Endrin Stonehammer|King Endrin Stonehammer]] and [[Orseck Garal|King Orseck Garal]], the capital of the Dwarven Empire is moved from [[Kal-Sharok]] to [[Orzammar]], as trade with the surface becomes more and more vital for the prosperity of the dwarves.
 
   
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*'''25 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=25|to=CH}}''': The ruler of the dwarven empire, King Endrin Stonehammer moves the capital of the empire from [[Kal-Sharok]] to [[Orzammar]]<ref name="wot19">{{Cite wot|19}}</ref>, as trade with the surface becomes more and more vital for the prosperity of the dwarves<ref>[[Codex entry: Orzammar History: Chapter One]]</ref> and because of the internal turmoil caused in the Imperium following Darinius' death.<ref name="wot37">{{Cite wot|37}}</ref> Some attribute this move to Stonehammer's predecessor and ally, King [[Orseck Garal]].<ref>{{Cite wot2|26}}</ref>
: Stonehammer orders the construction of the legendary Stonehammer Hall in Orzammar.<ref>{{Cite wot|19}}</ref>
 
   
 
: Stonehammer orders the construction of the legendary Stonehammer Hall in Orzammar.<ref name="wot19"/>
: The Orzammar [[Orzammar Proving|Proving Grounds]] are expanded for the [[Provings|Grand Provings]], previously held in Kal-Sharok. The winners of these Provings become the first of Orzammar's Paragons. Endrin Stonehammer builds of a hall to house huge statues constructed in their honor.<ref name="wot20">{{Cite wot|20}}</ref>
 
   
 
: The Orzammar [[Orzammar Proving|Proving Grounds]] are expanded for the [[Provings|Grand Provings]], previously held in Kal-Sharok. The winners of these Provings become the first of Orzammar's [[Paragon]]s. Endrin Stonehammer builds of a hall to house huge statues constructed in their honor.<ref name="wot20">{{Cite wot|20}}</ref>
* '''35 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=35|to=CH}}''': Taxes collected by Orzammar from Kal-Sharok's trade profits become onerous.<ref name="wot20"/>
 
   
* '''64 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=64|to=CH}}''': King Endrin Stonehammer is made a Paragon on his deathbed<ref name="wot20"/> and becomes known as the "First Paragon" presumably for his vast accomplishments.
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*'''35 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=35|to=CH}}''': Taxes collected by Orzammar from Kal-Sharok's trade profits become onerous.<ref name="wot20"/>
   
* '''214 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=214|to=CH}}''': The hostility that festered between the Tevinter Imperium and the elves finally turned into open war. Armies of the Imperium surrounded the fabled elven city of Arlathan.
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*'''64 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=64|to=CH}}''': King Endrin Stonehammer is made a Paragon on his deathbed<ref name="wot20"/> and becomes known as the "First Paragon" presumably for his vast accomplishments.
   
* '''220 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=220|to=CH}}''': The Magisters resorted to a horrifying blood ritual that sank Arlathan into the earth, destroying it utterly and deciding the war in their favor. The conquest of the elven kingdom was complete: All those who did not perish with their city were [[Slavery|enslaved]], their spirit crushed and their ancient culture destroyed forever.
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*'''214 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=214|to=CH}}''': The hostility that festered between the Tevinter Imperium and the elves finally turned into open war. Armies of the Imperium surrounded the fabled elven city of Arlathan.
   
* '''300 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=300|to=CH}}''': The Tevinter Imperium expands rapidly, bolstered by its new elven slaves. The Imperium takes nearly all of northern Thedas and begins the conquest of lands across the Waking Sea.<ref name="wot22">{{Cite wot|22}}</ref>
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*'''220 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=220|to=CH}}''': The Magisters resorted to a horrifying blood ritual that sank Arlathan into the earth, destroying it utterly and deciding the war in their favor. The conquest of the elven kingdom was complete: All those who did not perish with their city were [[Slavery|enslaved]], their spirit crushed and their ancient culture destroyed forever.
   
* '''315 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=315|to=CH}}''': The Tevinter Imperium settles the island of [[Estwatch]] and fortifies its bay. The port is built for repairing warships.<ref name="wot22"/>
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*'''300 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=300|to=CH}}''': The Tevinter Imperium expands rapidly, bolstered by its new elven slaves. The Imperium takes nearly all of northern Thedas and begins the conquest of lands across the Waking Sea.<ref name="wot22">{{Cite wot|22}}</ref>
   
* '''435 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=435|to=CH}}''': Archon Almadrius ascends to the throne of the Tevinter Imperium.<ref name="wot23">{{Cite wot|23}}</ref>
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*'''315 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=315|to=CH}}''': The Tevinter Imperium settles the island of [[Estwatch]] and fortifies its bay. The port is built for repairing warships.<ref name="wot22"/>
   
* '''480 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=480|to=CH}}''': The Tevinter Imperium begins several campaigns to subjugate the barbarous Alamarri tribes in the Fereldan Valley. After many near losses, they manage to hold the central area for a time and pave the [[Imperial Highway]] across the Frostbacks to the fortress of [[Ostagar]].<ref name="wot23"/>
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*'''435 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=435|to=CH}}''': Archon Almadrius ascends to the throne of the Tevinter Imperium.<ref name="wot23">{{Cite wot|23}}</ref>
   
* '''483 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=483|to=CH}}''': The First Tevinter expedition against the Avvars in the Frostback Mountains.<ref>[[Codex entry: The Mountain-Father's Haft]]</ref>
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*'''480 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=480|to=CH}}''': The Tevinter Imperium begins several campaigns to subjugate the barbarous Alamarri tribes in the Fereldan Valley. After many near losses, they manage to hold the central area for a time and pave the [[Imperial Highway]] across the Frostbacks to the fortress of [[Ostagar]].<ref name="wot23"/>
   
* '''500 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=500|to=CH}}''': The western part of the Tevinter rebels to form the [[Anderfels]], mainly populated by the Yothandi people.
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*'''483 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=483|to=CH}}''': The First Tevinter expedition against the Avvars in the Frostback Mountains.<ref>[[Codex entry: The Mountain-Father's Haft]]</ref>
   
* '''503 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=503|to=CH}}''': Archon Almadrius is assassinated. His apprentice Tidarion inherits the throne. Civil wars break out in the Tevinter Imperium.<ref>{{Cite wot|24}}</ref>
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*'''500 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=500|to=CH}}''': The western part of the Tevinter rebels to form the [[Anderfels]], mainly populated by the Yothandi people.
   
* '''555 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=555|to=CH}}''': Archon Tidarion dies without an heir. The civil war continues, and the magisters fight for power.<ref name="wot25">{{Cite wot|25}}</ref>
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*'''503 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=503|to=CH}}''': Archon Almadrius is assassinated. His apprentice Tidarion inherits the throne. Civil wars break out in the Tevinter Imperium.<ref>{{Cite wot|24}}</ref>
   
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*'''555 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=555|to=CH}}''': Archon Tidarion dies without an heir. The civil war continues, and the magisters fight for power.<ref name="wot25">{{Cite wot|25}}</ref>
* '''575 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=575|to=CH}}''': [[Kirkwall|Emerius]], the last of the great Imperial cities, is founded in the distant south of the Imperium by the powerful magister, Emerius Krayvan. Elven slaves were brought in by the thousands to work the stone quarries, and suffered hardships that would give the city a dark and bloody reputation. In time it became known as the "City of Chains," the center of the Imperial slave market and the destination of all those captured by the spread of arcane rule.
 
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*'''575 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=575|to=CH}}''': [[Kirkwall|Emerius]], the last of the great Imperial cities, is founded in the distant south of the Imperium by the powerful magister, Emerius Krayvan. Elven slaves were brought in by the thousands to work the stone quarries, and suffered hardships that would give the city a dark and bloody reputation. In time it became known as the "City of Chains," the center of the Imperial slave market and the destination of all those captured by the spread of arcane rule.
   
 
: Archon Parthenius claims the throne of the Tevinter Imperium. The end of the civil war in the Imperium.<ref name="wot25"/>
 
: Archon Parthenius claims the throne of the Tevinter Imperium. The end of the civil war in the Imperium.<ref name="wot25"/>
   
* '''620–640s TE or -575 to {{ConvertYear|TE=640|to=CH}}''': The largest civil war of the Tevinter is usually cited as when it began to decline markedly from its golden age. The magisters of the various noble houses wield terrible power but still seek more; their competition with each other leads to human sacrifice, and [[demon]] summoning becomes a regular occurrence. When two of the largest Tevinter houses battle to claim the Archon's throne, the Imperium is almost split in two. The resulting war left ruins and battlefields where [[Veil#Tears|the magical taint]] continues to be felt to this day. Peace is brokered in the Senate to prevent the dissolution of the Imperium, but the nobility continues its oppression of the masses in an effort to achieve supremacy.
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*'''620–640s TE or -575 to {{ConvertYear|TE=640|to=CH}}''': The largest civil war of the Tevinter is usually cited as when it began to decline markedly from its golden age. The magisters of the various noble houses wield terrible power but still seek more; their competition with each other leads to human sacrifice, and [[demon]] summoning becomes a regular occurrence. When two of the largest Tevinter houses battle to claim the Archon's throne, the Imperium is almost split in two. The resulting war left ruins and battlefields where [[Veil#Tears|the magical taint]] continues to be felt to this day. Peace is brokered in the Senate to prevent the dissolution of the Imperium, but the nobility continues its oppression of the masses in an effort to achieve supremacy.
   
* '''660 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=660|to=CH}}''': After generations of independence, the [[Anderfels]] are reconquered by the Tevinter Imperium.<ref name="wot26">{{Cite wot|26}}</ref>
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*'''660 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=660|to=CH}}''': After generations of independence, the [[Anderfels]] are reconquered by the Tevinter Imperium.<ref name="wot26">{{Cite wot|26}}</ref>
   
* '''785 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=785|to=CH}}''': A group of [[kossith]] is believed to land in the southern Korcari Wilds, establishing a colony. They are likely killed off in the [[First Blight]], giving rise to the first appearance of [[ogre]]s on the continent.<ref name="wot26"/>
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*'''785 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=785|to=CH}}''': A group of [[kossith]] is believed to land in the southern Korcari Wilds, establishing a colony. They are likely killed off in the [[First Blight]], giving rise to the first appearance of [[ogre]]s on the continent.<ref name="wot26"/>
   
* '''800 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=800|to=CH}}''': According to the [[Chantry]] lore, the most powerful magister lords, seeking more power, open a gate to the [[Golden City]] at the heart of the Fade. [[Second Sin|The result]] is catastrophic: The Golden City becomes tainted, and the magisters bring the taint into the world, creating the first [[darkspawn]].
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*'''800 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=800|to=CH}}''': According to the [[Chantry]] lore, the most powerful magister lords, seeking more power, open a gate to the [[Golden City]] at the heart of the Fade. [[Second Sin|The result]] is catastrophic: The Golden City becomes tainted, and the magisters bring the taint into the world, creating the first [[darkspawn]].
   
: The Old God [[Dumat]] is freed and transformed into the first [[archdemon]]. The [[First Blight]] begins. The darkspawn attack en masse, concentrating at first on the underground [[Deep Roads]] of the dwarven kingdoms. As the dwarven kingdoms begin to fall by 815 TE,<ref>{{Cite wot|28}}</ref> the darkspawn use the Deep Roads to appear throughout the continent. All of the Imperium is under siege and in a state of chaos. Finally, the nations of the Imperium begin to settle in for a long war as they become accustomed to the surges of the darkspawn. Communication becomes difficult across the Imperium, but cooperation is paramount. The people of Tevinter pray to the remaining Old Gods for help against [[Dumat]], but they receive only silence. With the people's faith waning, unrest sees many temples destroyed as the Imperial people begin to turn from the Old Gods, believing themselves betrayed. The dark period lasts for over 200 years, extending post Blight.
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: The Old God [[Dumat]] is freed and transformed into the first [[archdemon]]. The [[First Blight]] begins. The darkspawn attack en masse, concentrating at first on the underground Deep Roads of the dwarven empire. The dwarven kingdoms begin to fall by 815 TE<ref>{{Cite wot|28}}</ref> and the race being at the brink of collapse, saved from annihilation by the actions of Paragon [[Aeducan]]. The darkspawn use the Deep Roads to appear throughout the continent. All of the Imperium is under siege and in a state of chaos. Finally, the nations of the Imperium begin to settle in for a long war as they become accustomed to the surges of the darkspawn. Communication becomes difficult across the Imperium, but cooperation is paramount. The people of Tevinter pray to the remaining Old Gods for help against [[Dumat]], but they receive only silence. With the people's faith waning, unrest sees many temples destroyed as the Imperial people begin to turn from the Old Gods, believing themselves betrayed. The dark period lasts for over 200 years, extending post Blight.
   
* '''840 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=840|to=CH}}''': The Blight has yet to reach the Alamarri. They are instead caught up in a war with the Avvar. In the Battle of Red Falls, Alamarri warrior Luthias Dwarfson fights Morrighan'nan, Avvar warrior queen. Both die in the battle. The Order of [[Ash Warriors]] is founded in Dwarfson's honor.<ref>{{Cite wot|29}}</ref>
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*'''840 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=840|to=CH}}''': The Blight has yet to reach the Alamarri. They are instead caught up in a war with the Avvar. In the Battle of Red Falls, Alamarri warrior Luthias Dwarfson fights Morrighan'nan, Avvar warrior queen. Both die in the battle. The Order of [[Ash Warriors]] is founded in Dwarfson's honor.<ref>{{Cite wot|29}}</ref>
   
* '''890 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=890|to=CH}}''': The [[Grey Wardens]] are founded at [[Weisshaupt Fortress]] in the Anderfels, dedicated to wiping out the darkspawn wherever they should rise. The organization is formed primarily of veterans from the countless battles against the darkspawn. They maintain communications within the Imperium and strike quickly wherever the darkspawn appear, quickly erecting fortresses everywhere and receiving tithes and supplies from all lands.<ref name="wot32">{{cite wot|32}}</ref>
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*'''890 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=890|to=CH}}''': The [[Grey Wardens]] are founded at [[Weisshaupt Fortress]] in the Anderfels, dedicated to wiping out the darkspawn wherever they should rise. The organization is formed primarily of veterans from the countless battles against the darkspawn. They maintain communications within the Imperium and strike quickly wherever the darkspawn appear, quickly erecting fortresses everywhere and receiving tithes and supplies from all lands.<ref name="wot32">{{cite wot|32}}</ref>
   
* '''940 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=940|to=CH}}''': The dwarven Paragon [[Caridin]] creates the first [[golem]] from the [[Anvil of the Void (object)|Anvil of the Void]] to battle the darkspawn terrorizing the Deep Roads. The dwarves begin to retake lost [[thaig]]s and reclaim parts of the Deep Roads.<ref name="wot32" />
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*'''940 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=940|to=CH}}''': The dwarven Paragon [[Caridin]] creates the first [[golem]] from the [[Anvil of the Void (object)|Anvil of the Void]] to battle the darkspawn terrorizing the Deep Roads. The dwarves begin to retake lost [[thaig]]s and reclaim parts of the Deep Roads.<ref name="wot32" />
   
* '''947 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=947|to=CH}}''': Caridin disappears along with the secret to creating golems, and the dwarven kingdoms continue their descent into oblivion.<ref>{{cite wot|33}}</ref>
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*'''947 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=947|to=CH}}''': Caridin disappears along with the secret to creating golems, and the dwarven kingdoms continue their descent into oblivion.<ref>{{cite wot|33}}</ref>
   
* '''992 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=992|to=CH}}''': The Grey Wardens gather the forces of [[human]]s and confront Dumat at the colossal Battle of the Silent Plains in the southern reaches of Tevinter. Dumat is ultimately destroyed by the Grey Wardens and the darkspawn forces routed. Though the darkspawn are still large in their numbers and still battle mankind, they are no longer directed by Dumat's power and become scattered. The contracts ensuring the powers and rights of the Grey Wardens date from this year.
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*'''992 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=992|to=CH}}''': The Grey Wardens gather the forces of [[human]]s and confront Dumat at the colossal Battle of the [[Silent Plains]] in the southern reaches of Tevinter. Dumat is ultimately destroyed by the Grey Wardens and the darkspawn forces routed. Though the darkspawn are still large in their numbers and still battle mankind, they are no longer directed by Dumat's power and become scattered. The contracts ensuring the powers and rights of the Grey Wardens date from this year.
   
 
: The prophet Andraste is born in the [[Alamarri]] lands. The exact year of her birth is hotly contested by scholars.<ref>{{Cite wot|34}}</ref>
 
: The prophet Andraste is born in the [[Alamarri]] lands. The exact year of her birth is hotly contested by scholars.<ref>{{Cite wot|34}}</ref>
   
* '''1000 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1000|to=CH}}''': Slowly, the last of the darkspawn hordes are defeated. They are forced into the Far Steppes, west of the Anderfels, and into the Deep Roads. For the dwarves, the war continues underground, but for humanity, the battle is believed to be over. After centuries of fighting, the once mighty Imperium is now weak.
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*'''1000 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1000|to=CH}}''': Slowly, the last of the darkspawn hordes are defeated. They are forced into the Far Steppes, west of the Anderfels, and into the Deep Roads. For the dwarves, the war continues underground, but for humanity, the battle is believed to be over. After centuries of fighting, the once mighty Imperium is now weak.
   
 
: As the Deep Roads close, communication lines falter between the surviving dwarven kingdoms. Each thaig elects its own king while maintaining allegiance to a high king in Orzammar.<ref>{{Cite wot|35}}</ref>
 
: As the Deep Roads close, communication lines falter between the surviving dwarven kingdoms. Each thaig elects its own king while maintaining allegiance to a high king in Orzammar.<ref>{{Cite wot|35}}</ref>
   
* '''1004 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1004|to=CH}}''': The Grey Wardens discover a number of intelligent darkspawn who can control portions of the horde even after Dumat's death. Warden Sashamiri arranges a trap to restrain and study one of these creatures, [[Corypheus]], believed to be one of the Tevinter magisters who entered the Golden City and were corrupted into the first darkspawn two centuries prior.<ref>[[Codex entry: Privileged to the Wardens]]</ref> Corypheus is successfully imprisoned under the [[Vimmark Mountains]] in the southern Tevinter Imperium.
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*'''1004 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1004|to=CH}}''': The Grey Wardens discover a number of intelligent darkspawn who can control portions of the horde even after Dumat's death. Warden Sashamiri arranges a trap to restrain and study one of these creatures, [[Corypheus]], believed to be one of the Tevinter magisters who entered the Golden City and were corrupted into the first darkspawn two centuries prior.<ref>[[Codex entry: Privileged to the Wardens]]</ref> Corypheus is successfully imprisoned under the [[Vimmark Mountains]] in the southern Tevinter Imperium.
   
* '''1008 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1008|to=CH}}''': Andraste marries [[Maferath]], an Alamarri chieftain.<ref>{{Cite wot|36}}</ref>
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*'''1008 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1008|to=CH}}''': Andraste marries [[Maferath]], an Alamarri chieftain.<ref>{{Cite wot|36}}</ref>
   
* '''1009 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1009|to=CH}}''': Andraste preaches of a new creator, whom she calls the [[Maker]]. The more she says, the more her following grows. Maferath uses her teachings to unite the Alamarri clans under his authority.<ref name="wot37">{{Cite wot|37}}</ref>
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*'''1009 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1009|to=CH}}''': Andraste preaches of a new creator, whom she calls the [[Maker]]. The more she says, the more her following grows. Maferath uses her teachings to unite the Alamarri clans under his authority.<ref name="wot37"/>
   
* '''1011 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1011|to=CH}}''': The Tevinter Imperium's influence recedes in southern Thedas as Minrathous rebuilds.<ref name="wot37"/>
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*'''1011 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1011|to=CH}}''': The Tevinter Imperium's influence recedes in southern Thedas as Minrathous rebuilds.<ref name="wot37"/>
   
 
: The Chasind claim the fortress of Ostagar.<ref>{{Cite wot|40}}</ref>
 
: The Chasind claim the fortress of Ostagar.<ref>{{Cite wot|40}}</ref>
   
* '''1014 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1014|to=CH}}''': [[Commander of the Grey|Warden-Commander]] Daneken realizes the futility of the Wardens' attempts to control or kill Corypheus and proposes instead to seal the prison off from the rest of the world and keep its very existence secret forever.<ref>[[Codex entry: A Change of Course]]</ref>
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*'''1014 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1014|to=CH}}''': [[Commander of the Grey|Warden-Commander]] Daneken realizes the futility of the Wardens' attempts to control or kill Corypheus and proposes instead to seal the prison off from the rest of the world and keep its very existence secret forever.<ref>[[Codex entry: A Change of Course]]</ref>
   
* '''1015 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1015|to=CH}}''': A massive horde of Alamarri cross the Waking Sea from the south led by the warlord Maferath and Andraste. Some records claim the barbarians were driven north by the darkspawn, others that Andraste was bringing freedom to the people of the Imperium who had been long oppressed by the depravities of the magisters. Regardless of the reason, the press of the barbarians in the south is accompanied by massive rebellions that welcome their progress. The invading army frees the elves, enslaved for centuries by the Tevinters. At the same time, the elven slave [[Shartan]] starts a massive slave rebellion, and the Tevinter magisters are forced to unite to combat the incoming threat.<ref name="wot42">{{Cite wot|42}}</ref>
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*'''1015 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1015|to=CH}}''': A massive horde of Alamarri cross the Waking Sea from the south led by the warlord Maferath and Andraste. Some records claim the barbarians were driven north by the darkspawn, others that Andraste was bringing freedom to the people of the Imperium who had been long oppressed by the depravities of the magisters. Regardless of the reason, the press of the barbarians in the south is accompanied by massive rebellions that welcome their progress. The invading army frees the elves, enslaved for centuries by the Tevinters. At the same time, the elven slave [[Shartan]] starts a massive slave rebellion, and the Tevinter magisters are forced to unite to combat the incoming threat.<ref name="wot42">{{Cite wot|42}}</ref>
   
: The Tevinter Imperium abandons the island of Estwatch to focus on mainland troubles. The island remains largely uninhabited for ages.<ref name="wot42"/>
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: The Tevinter Imperium abandons the island of Estwatch to focus on mainland troubles. The island remains largely uninhabited for ages.<ref name="wot42"/>
   
* '''1024 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1024|to=CH}}''': Outside of Minrathous, the Battle of Valarian Fields is fought between the Alamarri and the Tevinter Imperium. Maferath is victorious. At that battle the elven slave [[Shartan]] takes Maferath's side and leads other elves in the fight against their Tevinter oppressors. He later converts and is made a [[Disciples of Andraste|disciple]], only to have his writings suppressed following the [[Exalted Marches#Against the Dales|Exalted March]] of the [[Dales]].<ref>{{Cite wot|43}}</ref>
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*'''1024 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1024|to=CH}}''': Outside of Minrathous, the Battle of Valarian Fields is fought between the Alamarri and the Tevinter Imperium. Maferath is victorious. At that battle the elven slave [[Shartan]] takes Maferath's side and leads other elves in the fight against their Tevinter oppressors. He later converts and is made a [[Disciples of Andraste|disciple]], only to have his writings suppressed following the [[Exalted Marches#Against the Dales|Exalted March]] of the [[Dales]].<ref>{{Cite wot|43}}</ref>
   
 
: The Alamarri army led by Maferath and Andraste lay siege in Minrathous. However, they fail to conquer the capital of the Imperium.
 
: The Alamarri army led by Maferath and Andraste lay siege in Minrathous. However, they fail to conquer the capital of the Imperium.
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: According to the Chantry lore, Maferath's jealously overwhelms him. Wanting to bring an end to hostilities and tighten his grip on conquered territories, he makes a pact with [[Hessarian|Archon Hessarian]] of the Tevinter Imperium.<ref name="wot44">{{Cite wot|44}}</ref>
 
: According to the Chantry lore, Maferath's jealously overwhelms him. Wanting to bring an end to hostilities and tighten his grip on conquered territories, he makes a pact with [[Hessarian|Archon Hessarian]] of the Tevinter Imperium.<ref name="wot44">{{Cite wot|44}}</ref>
   
* '''1025 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1025|to=CH}}''': Andraste is betrayed by her husband at the city of Nevarra, one of their strongholds. She is burned alive and then killed by Archon Hessarian in Minrathous.<ref name="wot44"/>
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*'''1025 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1025|to=CH}}''': Andraste is betrayed by her husband at the city of Nevarra, one of their strongholds, and taken to Minrathous. She is burned alive and then killed by Archon Hessarian.<ref name="wot44"/>
   
 
: [[Havard|Disciple Havard]], loyal to Andraste, collects her ashes and carries them back to the [[Avvar]] lands in the Frostback Mountains.
 
: [[Havard|Disciple Havard]], loyal to Andraste, collects her ashes and carries them back to the [[Avvar]] lands in the Frostback Mountains.
   
* '''1030 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1030|to=CH}}''': After of the death of Andraste, the barbarian army disperses. Maferath is granted the lands south of [[Emerius]]. He takes Fereldan Valley for himself, while dividing what will become [[Orlais]], the nation of [[Nevarra]], and several Marcher cities between his sons.<ref>{{Cite wot|45}}</ref>
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*'''1030 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1030|to=CH}}''': After of the death of Andraste, the barbarian army disperses. Maferath is granted the lands south of [[Emerius]]. He takes Fereldan Valley for himself, while dividing what will become [[Orlais]], the nation of [[Nevarra]], and several Marcher cities between his sons.<ref>{{Cite wot|45}}</ref>
   
 
: The southern Tevinter Imperium breaks away, forming a collection of independent city-states. Maferath's sons unify several scattered tribes neighbouring Alamarri lands; the tribes of Ciriane turns into the Kingdom of the Ciriane and the Planasene tribes into the Kingdom of the Planasene. Both of these last less than a century — the Ciriane soon become the land of Orlais, while the Planasene become a part of the loose confederation across the plains called the [[Free Marches]].
 
: The southern Tevinter Imperium breaks away, forming a collection of independent city-states. Maferath's sons unify several scattered tribes neighbouring Alamarri lands; the tribes of Ciriane turns into the Kingdom of the Ciriane and the Planasene tribes into the Kingdom of the Planasene. Both of these last less than a century — the Ciriane soon become the land of Orlais, while the Planasene become a part of the loose confederation across the plains called the [[Free Marches]].
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: The land between the Waking Sea and the Frostbacks is given to the freed elves by Maferath as a homeland and is called the [[Dales]]. The [[Codex entry: The Long Walk|Long Walk]] begins as elves from across the Imperium begin traveling to the Dales largely on foot and are preyed upon by disease and robbers, causing massive chaos.
 
: The land between the Waking Sea and the Frostbacks is given to the freed elves by Maferath as a homeland and is called the [[Dales]]. The [[Codex entry: The Long Walk|Long Walk]] begins as elves from across the Imperium begin traveling to the Dales largely on foot and are preyed upon by disease and robbers, causing massive chaos.
   
* '''1035 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1035|to=CH}}''': A cult devoted to Andraste's teachings spreads rapidly in the south but is largely disorganized and is very unpopular with the temples of the Old Gods. However, Archon Hessarian converts from revering the Old Gods to the Cult of the Maker and reveals Maferath's treachery. The Alamarri abandon Maferath, and southern Thedas collapses into anarchy. Back in the lands of the barbarians, groups which are claiming to be the Disciples of Andraste are formed, and the new religion begins to grow, referred to collectively as "the cults of the [[Maker]]."<ref>{{Cite wot|46}}</ref>
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*'''1035 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1035|to=CH}}''': A cult devoted to Andraste's teachings spreads rapidly in the south but is largely disorganized and is very unpopular with the temples of the Old Gods. However, Archon Hessarian converts from revering the Old Gods to the Cult of the Maker and reveals Maferath's treachery. The Alamarri abandon Maferath, and southern Thedas collapses into anarchy. Back in the lands of the barbarians, groups which are claiming to be the Disciples of Andraste are formed, and the new religion begins to grow, referred to collectively as "the cults of the [[Maker]]."<ref>{{Cite wot|46}}</ref>
   
 
: Archon Hessarian converts the Tevinter Imperium to Andrastianism, beginning the Transfiguration.<ref name="wot47">{{Cite wot|47}}</ref>
 
: Archon Hessarian converts the Tevinter Imperium to Andrastianism, beginning the Transfiguration.<ref name="wot47">{{Cite wot|47}}</ref>
   
* '''1040 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1040|to=CH}}''': The Ciriane in present-day Orlais unite in a moment known as the Grand Unification.<ref name="wot47"/>
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*'''1040 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1040|to=CH}}''': The Ciriane in present-day Orlais unite in a moment known as the Grand Unification.<ref name="wot47"/>
   
* '''1060 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1060|to=CH}}''': The Alamarri in Fereldan Valley fall into a long series of internal wars as various warlords attempt to replace Maferath.
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*'''1060 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1060|to=CH}}''': The Alamarri in Fereldan Valley fall into a long series of internal wars as various warlords attempt to replace Maferath.
   
 
: Andraste's [[Urn of Andraste|ashes]] disappear, revealed ages later to have been stored away at the [[Ruined Temple]] by the [[Disciples of Andraste]].<ref>{{Cite wot|48}}</ref>
 
: Andraste's [[Urn of Andraste|ashes]] disappear, revealed ages later to have been stored away at the [[Ruined Temple]] by the [[Disciples of Andraste]].<ref>{{Cite wot|48}}</ref>
   
* '''1065 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1065|to=CH}}''': The [[Chant of Light]] is created by Andraste's disciples, collecting her story and her teachings into hymns. Numerous versions of the Chant are written over time, with different interpretations of what Andraste taught about the Maker, each prevalent in different regions.<ref name="wot49">{{Cite wot|49}}</ref>
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*'''1065 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1065|to=CH}}''': The [[Chant of Light]] is created by Andraste's disciples, collecting her story and her teachings into hymns. Numerous versions of the Chant are written over time, with different interpretations of what Andraste taught about the Maker, each prevalent in different regions.<ref name="wot49">{{Cite wot|49}}</ref>
   
* '''1070 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1070|to=CH}}''': Archon Hessarian dies in his sleep. Many in the eastern and southern provinces of the Tevinter Imperium push for secession, fearing his successor, Archon Orentius will restore the Old Gods and their clergy.<ref name="wot49"/>
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*'''1070 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1070|to=CH}}''': Archon Hessarian dies in his sleep. Many in the eastern and southern provinces of the Tevinter Imperium push for secession, fearing his successor, Archon Orentius will restore the Old Gods and their clergy.<ref name="wot49"/>
   
* '''1075–1145 TE or -90 to {{ConvertYear|TE=1145|to=CH}}''': Rebellion begins in the east as the Rivaini attempt to split off from the Imperium. The resulting campaigns to stop the rebellion distract the Imperium from its attempts to reconquer the Free Marches and allow the south to gather its strength. Many of the eastern cities in the Free Marches intervene on the behalf of the Rivaini, and after several losses that culminated in the disastrous Battle of Temerin in 1142 TE,<ref name="wot51">{{Cite wot|51}}</ref> the Imperium finally abandons the east.<ref name="wot50">{{Cite wot|50}}</ref>
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*'''1075 TE or -120 Ancient''': Rebellion begins in the east as the Rivaini attempt to split off from the Imperium. The resulting campaigns to stop the rebellion distract the Imperium from its attempts to reconquer the Free Marches and allow the south to gather its strength. Many of the eastern cities in the Free Marches intervene on the behalf of the Rivaini.
   
* '''1095 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1095|to=CH}}''': The [[Inquisition]] is founded around this time. The loose association of Andrastian hard-liners hunt heretics and mages in the name of the Maker.<ref name="wot50"/>
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*'''1095 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1095|to=CH}}''': The [[Inquisition]] is founded around this time. The loose association of Andrastian hard-liners hunt heretics and mages in the name of the Maker.<ref name="wot50"/>
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*'''1151 TE or -53 Ancient''': After several losses that culminated in the disastrous Battle of Temerin in 1142 TE,<ref name="wot51">{{Cite wot|51}}</ref> the Imperium finally abandons the east.<ref name="wot50">{{Cite wot|50}}</ref>
   
* '''1151 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1151|to=CH}}''': The Kingdom of Rivain is formed.<ref name="wot51"/>
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*'''1151 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1151|to=CH}}''': The Kingdom of Rivain is formed.<ref name="wot51"/>
   
* '''1155 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1155|to=CH}}''': The dwarves of Orzammar seal the Deep Roads that lead to Kal-Sharok, [[Dwarf#History|Gundaar]] and [[Dwarf#History|Hormak]] by order of [[Dwarven royalty|High King]] Threestone. Within ten years, the kingdoms of Hormak and Gundaar fall to the darkspawn.<ref>[[Codex entry: Cut to Kal Sharok]]</ref>
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*'''1155 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1155|to=CH}}''': By order of [[Dwarven royalty|High King]] Threestone the dwarves of Orzammar seal the Deep Roads that lead to the remaining kingdoms of Kal-Sharok, [[Gundaar]] and [[Hormak]] in a desperate bid to survive.<ref>[[Codex entry: Cut to Kal Sharok]]</ref>
   
* '''1159 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1159|to=CH}}''': Castana Drakon, mother of Kordillus Drakon, is named ''gothi'' of the tribes of the [[Ciriane]].<ref name=WoT2-21>{{cite wot2|21}}</ref>
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*'''1159 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1159|to=CH}}''': Castana Drakon, mother of Kordillus Drakon, is named ''gothi'' of the tribes of the [[Ciriane]].<ref name=WoT2-21>{{cite wot2|21}}</ref>
   
* '''1165 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1165|to=CH}}''': The city-state of Antiva expands and becomes a nation.<ref name="wot52">{{Cite wot|52}}</ref>
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*'''1160 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1160|to=CH}}''':The dwarven kingdom of Hormak falls to the darkspawn<ref>Based on the description of [[Wintersbreath (Inquisition)]].</ref> and around this time the kingdom of Gundaar is overrun as well.<ref>''[[Dragon Age: Origins: Prima Official Game Guide]]''</ref>
   
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*'''1165 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1165|to=CH}}''': The city-state of Antiva expands and becomes a nation.<ref name="wot52">{{Cite wot|52}}</ref>
* '''1170 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1170|to=CH}}''': As the borders of the Imperium recede, [[Kirkwall|Emerius]] becomes one of their lone outposts within a distant and violent frontier. The city is surrounded by the Kingdom of Ciriane, the barbarian Free Marches, the Alamarri, as well as the new elven homeland of the Dales. Despite its isolation, the city fought off many invading armies and did not fall until the slaves within the city finally rebelled, executing their Tevinter rulers in an orgy of violence. Possession of the fortress city remained contested for centuries to come, but it would never again rejoin the Imperium. No longer under Tevinter rule, the city changed name to Kirkwall, and became part of the Free Marches.<ref name="wot52"/>
 
   
 
*'''1170 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1170|to=CH}}''': As the borders of the Imperium recede, [[Kirkwall|Emerius]] becomes one of their lone outposts within a distant and violent frontier. The city is surrounded by the Kingdom of Ciriane, the barbarian Free Marches, the Alamarri, as well as the new elven homeland of the Dales. Despite its isolation, the city fought off many invading armies and did not fall until the slaves within the city finally rebelled, executing their Tevinter rulers in an orgy of violence. Possession of the fortress city remained contested for centuries to come, but it would never again rejoin the Imperium. No longer under Tevinter rule, the city changed name to Kirkwall, and became part of the Free Marches.<ref name="wot52"/>
* '''1180 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1180|to=CH}}''': The last of the Deep Roads are sealed, cutting off Kal-Sharok which is presumed lost to the horde. However, the dwarves of Kal-Sharok survive but never forgive the dwarves of Orzammar.<ref name="wot52"/>
 
   
* '''1184 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1184|to=CH}}''': The cults of the Maker spread quickly in the southern lands, resulting in the commencement of construction of the first great temple in [[Val Royeaux]] which becomes the center of worship for the new faith. One of its most fervent followers is the young king of [[Orlais]], [[Kordillus Drakon I|Kordillus Drakon]]. Drakon begins a series of holy wars in the name of the Maker, quickly proving himself to be one of the greatest generals in history.<ref name="Cite wot|53">{{Cite wot|53}}</ref>
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*'''1180 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1180|to=CH}}''': The last of the Deep Roads are sealed, cutting off Kal-Sharok which is presumed lost to the horde. However, the dwarves of Kal-Sharok survive but never forgive the dwarves of Orzammar for their decision.<ref name="wot52"/>
   
* '''1192 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1192|to=CH}}''': Having conquered several neighboring city-states and forced others to submit to his overlordship, Kordillus Drakon is crowned [[Orlesian royalty and nobility|emperor]] of the new Orlesian Empire in Val Royeaux. His ambitions to spread farther north into the Free Marches are confounded by constant pressures from the Dales to the east.<ref name="Cite wot|53"/>
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*'''1184 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1184|to=CH}}''': The cults of the Maker spread quickly in the southern lands, resulting in the commencement of construction of the first great temple in [[Val Royeaux]] which becomes the center of worship for the new faith. One of its most fervent followers is the young king of [[Orlais]], [[Kordillus Drakon I|Kordillus Drakon]]. Drakon begins a series of holy wars in the name of the Maker, quickly proving himself to be one of the greatest generals in history.<ref name="Cite wot|53">{{Cite wot|53}}</ref>
   
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*'''1192 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1192|to=CH}}''': Having conquered several neighboring city-states and forced others to submit to his overlordship, Kordillus Drakon is crowned [[Orlesian royalty and nobility|emperor]] of the new Orlesian Empire in Val Royeaux. His ambitions to spread farther north into the Free Marches are confounded by constant pressures from the Dales to the east.<ref name="prima">[[Dragon Age: Origins: Prima Official Game Guide]]</ref>
: The [[Chantry]] is formed by Emperor Drakon as he formalizes the Maker's cult an official religion.<ref>{{Cite wot|56}}</ref>
 
   
: The emperor commands that missionaries be sent forth into the other lands, thus spreading the Chantry's teachings.
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: The [[Chantry]] is formed by Emperor Drakon as he formalizes the Maker's cult an official religion.<ref>{{Cite wot|56}}</ref>The emperor commands that missionaries be sent forth into the other lands, thus spreading the Chantry's teachings.<ref name="prima" />
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*Contradictory statements are given about the date of foundation of Arlathan in the ''[[Dragon Age: The World of Thedas Volume 1]]''. On page 10 and 23 it explicitly mentions that Arlathan was founded in -7600 Ancient however on page 10 it also mentions that Arlathan was founded roughly 3000 years before the humans arrived in Thedas which contradicts the date on page 11 which places it at -3100 Ancient.
   
 
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Prior to the introduction of the Chantry's Ages was a time period which is now referred as the Ancient Age.

Chronology

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Pre-Tevinter Imperium

  • -7600 Ancient or -6404 TE or 1 FA: The legendary elven city of Arlathan is founded nearly three thousand years before the arrival of humans on the continent. The date is difficult to pinpoint in Chantry years and is not exact.[1]
  • -4600 Ancient: Approximately at this time the elves make first contact with the dwarves.[1]
  • -3100 Ancient: Records claim humanity arrives in Thedas around this date from the north in a single tribe known as Neromenian. This is disputed by scholars, who ask where humans came from and why they left.[2]
  • -2850 Ancient: Elves first notice the quickening, which puts an end to their immortality and forces them to withdraw from human contact. This is thought to be mere legend.[2]
  • -2800 Ancient: The Old Gods begin whispering to humanity from the Golden City. They teach the Dreamers of the Neromenian tribes magic. These Dreamers become the priests and rulers of their people.[3]
  • -2415 Ancient: The Alamarri tribes cross the Frostback Mountains and settle in the lands that will eventually become known as Ferelden. Alamarri tribal legends says they were fleeing a “shadow goddess”, but modern scholars believe they were escaping a sort of natural disaster.[3]
  • -1815 Ancient: The Alamarri living near what is known today as Lake Calenhad break away, becoming known as the Avvars. The two tribes fight with each other for several centuries,[4] though they unite when the need arises.
  • -1700 Ancient: The Neromenian tribes split and form four ancient kingdoms: Tevinter, Neromenian, Barindur and Qarinus.[4]
  • -1610 Ancient: The entire kingdom of Barindur vanishes under mysterious circumstances.[5] It appears to be destroyed by a volcanic eruption.[6]
  • -1595 Ancient: Thalsian, also known as the First Priest of Dumat, is the first known person to wield blood magic, and the first magister. The Archon claims to learn this art after personally communicating with the Old God. The power he gained from blood magic allowed him to spark the birth of a future empire under his rule.[5]
  • -1415 Ancient: The Chasind people break away from the Alamarri tribes and settle in the wild and unexplored Korcari Wilds.[5]
  • -1207 Ancient: Darinius, the High King of Neromenian, takes control of the Tevinter throne, uniting the kingdoms of Neromenian and Tevinter under his rule.[7]
The dwarven contests known as Provings become popular among the noble class of the Tevinter. A Grand Proving Arena is built in Minrathous.[7]

Pre-Ages

  • 0 TE or -1195 Ancient or 6405 FA: Darinius unites the kingdoms Tevinter and Qarinus, forming the mighty Tevinter Imperium. He declares himself the first Archon.[8] Prior to this event, only scattered fragments are known. It is believed that elves existed in the land first and that humans came from elsewhere—though there are many theories about from where that might be, and few historians agree. Some suggest that humans came from across the ocean as the Qunari did, but if so, there is no record from such a time. Humans spread across Thedas - as various tribes of people known as the Hacian and the Alamarri, and those started other tribes such as Ciriane and the Planacene - but it is the Tevinters, centered on the port city of Minrathous, who became ascendant.
History records that elves and humanity were hostile toward each other and that Tevinter led the way in aggressive retaliation against the elven city of Arlathan. The elves responded by retreating from human contact, and Tevinter thus flourished and spread. The first "dreamers" learned the use of lyrium to enter the Fade from elven captives, and these dreamers later became the first of the Imperium's ruling magisters.
  • 15 TE or -1180 Ancient: Archon Darinius of Tevinter dies.[9]
  • 25 TE or -1170 Ancient: The ruler of the dwarven empire, King Endrin Stonehammer moves the capital of the empire from Kal-Sharok to Orzammar[10], as trade with the surface becomes more and more vital for the prosperity of the dwarves[11] and because of the internal turmoil caused in the Imperium following Darinius' death.[12] Some attribute this move to Stonehammer's predecessor and ally, King Orseck Garal.[13]
Stonehammer orders the construction of the legendary Stonehammer Hall in Orzammar.[10]
The Orzammar Proving Grounds are expanded for the Grand Provings, previously held in Kal-Sharok. The winners of these Provings become the first of Orzammar's Paragons. Endrin Stonehammer builds of a hall to house huge statues constructed in their honor.[14]
  • 35 TE or -1160 Ancient: Taxes collected by Orzammar from Kal-Sharok's trade profits become onerous.[14]
  • 64 TE or -1131 Ancient: King Endrin Stonehammer is made a Paragon on his deathbed[14] and becomes known as the "First Paragon" presumably for his vast accomplishments.
  • 214 TE or -981 Ancient: The hostility that festered between the Tevinter Imperium and the elves finally turned into open war. Armies of the Imperium surrounded the fabled elven city of Arlathan.
  • 220 TE or -975 Ancient: The Magisters resorted to a horrifying blood ritual that sank Arlathan into the earth, destroying it utterly and deciding the war in their favor. The conquest of the elven kingdom was complete: All those who did not perish with their city were enslaved, their spirit crushed and their ancient culture destroyed forever.
  • 300 TE or -895 Ancient: The Tevinter Imperium expands rapidly, bolstered by its new elven slaves. The Imperium takes nearly all of northern Thedas and begins the conquest of lands across the Waking Sea.[15]
  • 315 TE or -880 Ancient: The Tevinter Imperium settles the island of Estwatch and fortifies its bay. The port is built for repairing warships.[15]
  • 435 TE or -760 Ancient: Archon Almadrius ascends to the throne of the Tevinter Imperium.[16]
  • 480 TE or -715 Ancient: The Tevinter Imperium begins several campaigns to subjugate the barbarous Alamarri tribes in the Fereldan Valley. After many near losses, they manage to hold the central area for a time and pave the Imperial Highway across the Frostbacks to the fortress of Ostagar.[16]
  • 483 TE or -712 Ancient: The First Tevinter expedition against the Avvars in the Frostback Mountains.[17]
  • 500 TE or -695 Ancient: The western part of the Tevinter rebels to form the Anderfels, mainly populated by the Yothandi people.
  • 503 TE or -692 Ancient: Archon Almadrius is assassinated. His apprentice Tidarion inherits the throne. Civil wars break out in the Tevinter Imperium.[18]
  • 555 TE or -640 Ancient: Archon Tidarion dies without an heir. The civil war continues, and the magisters fight for power.[19]
  • 575 TE or -620 Ancient: Emerius, the last of the great Imperial cities, is founded in the distant south of the Imperium by the powerful magister, Emerius Krayvan. Elven slaves were brought in by the thousands to work the stone quarries, and suffered hardships that would give the city a dark and bloody reputation. In time it became known as the "City of Chains," the center of the Imperial slave market and the destination of all those captured by the spread of arcane rule.
Archon Parthenius claims the throne of the Tevinter Imperium. The end of the civil war in the Imperium.[19]
  • 620–640s TE or -575 to -555 Ancient: The largest civil war of the Tevinter is usually cited as when it began to decline markedly from its golden age. The magisters of the various noble houses wield terrible power but still seek more; their competition with each other leads to human sacrifice, and demon summoning becomes a regular occurrence. When two of the largest Tevinter houses battle to claim the Archon's throne, the Imperium is almost split in two. The resulting war left ruins and battlefields where the magical taint continues to be felt to this day. Peace is brokered in the Senate to prevent the dissolution of the Imperium, but the nobility continues its oppression of the masses in an effort to achieve supremacy.
  • 660 TE or -535 Ancient: After generations of independence, the Anderfels are reconquered by the Tevinter Imperium.[20]
  • 785 TE or -410 Ancient: A group of kossith is believed to land in the southern Korcari Wilds, establishing a colony. They are likely killed off in the First Blight, giving rise to the first appearance of ogres on the continent.[20]
  • 800 TE or -395 Ancient: According to the Chantry lore, the most powerful magister lords, seeking more power, open a gate to the Golden City at the heart of the Fade. The result is catastrophic: The Golden City becomes tainted, and the magisters bring the taint into the world, creating the first darkspawn.
The Old God Dumat is freed and transformed into the first archdemon. The First Blight begins. The darkspawn attack en masse, concentrating at first on the underground Deep Roads of the dwarven empire. The dwarven kingdoms begin to fall by 815 TE[21] and the race being at the brink of collapse, saved from annihilation by the actions of Paragon Aeducan. The darkspawn use the Deep Roads to appear throughout the continent. All of the Imperium is under siege and in a state of chaos. Finally, the nations of the Imperium begin to settle in for a long war as they become accustomed to the surges of the darkspawn. Communication becomes difficult across the Imperium, but cooperation is paramount. The people of Tevinter pray to the remaining Old Gods for help against Dumat, but they receive only silence. With the people's faith waning, unrest sees many temples destroyed as the Imperial people begin to turn from the Old Gods, believing themselves betrayed. The dark period lasts for over 200 years, extending post Blight.
  • 840 TE or -355 Ancient: The Blight has yet to reach the Alamarri. They are instead caught up in a war with the Avvar. In the Battle of Red Falls, Alamarri warrior Luthias Dwarfson fights Morrighan'nan, Avvar warrior queen. Both die in the battle. The Order of Ash Warriors is founded in Dwarfson's honor.[22]
  • 890 TE or -305 Ancient: The Grey Wardens are founded at Weisshaupt Fortress in the Anderfels, dedicated to wiping out the darkspawn wherever they should rise. The organization is formed primarily of veterans from the countless battles against the darkspawn. They maintain communications within the Imperium and strike quickly wherever the darkspawn appear, quickly erecting fortresses everywhere and receiving tithes and supplies from all lands.[23]
  • 940 TE or -255 Ancient: The dwarven Paragon Caridin creates the first golem from the Anvil of the Void to battle the darkspawn terrorizing the Deep Roads. The dwarves begin to retake lost thaigs and reclaim parts of the Deep Roads.[23]
  • 947 TE or -248 Ancient: Caridin disappears along with the secret to creating golems, and the dwarven kingdoms continue their descent into oblivion.[24]
  • 992 TE or -203 Ancient: The Grey Wardens gather the forces of humans and confront Dumat at the colossal Battle of the Silent Plains in the southern reaches of Tevinter. Dumat is ultimately destroyed by the Grey Wardens and the darkspawn forces routed. Though the darkspawn are still large in their numbers and still battle mankind, they are no longer directed by Dumat's power and become scattered. The contracts ensuring the powers and rights of the Grey Wardens date from this year.
The prophet Andraste is born in the Alamarri lands. The exact year of her birth is hotly contested by scholars.[25]
  • 1000 TE or -195 Ancient: Slowly, the last of the darkspawn hordes are defeated. They are forced into the Far Steppes, west of the Anderfels, and into the Deep Roads. For the dwarves, the war continues underground, but for humanity, the battle is believed to be over. After centuries of fighting, the once mighty Imperium is now weak.
As the Deep Roads close, communication lines falter between the surviving dwarven kingdoms. Each thaig elects its own king while maintaining allegiance to a high king in Orzammar.[26]
  • 1004 TE or -191 Ancient: The Grey Wardens discover a number of intelligent darkspawn who can control portions of the horde even after Dumat's death. Warden Sashamiri arranges a trap to restrain and study one of these creatures, Corypheus, believed to be one of the Tevinter magisters who entered the Golden City and were corrupted into the first darkspawn two centuries prior.[27] Corypheus is successfully imprisoned under the Vimmark Mountains in the southern Tevinter Imperium.
  • 1008 TE or -187 Ancient: Andraste marries Maferath, an Alamarri chieftain.[28]
  • 1009 TE or -186 Ancient: Andraste preaches of a new creator, whom she calls the Maker. The more she says, the more her following grows. Maferath uses her teachings to unite the Alamarri clans under his authority.[12]
  • 1011 TE or -184 Ancient: The Tevinter Imperium's influence recedes in southern Thedas as Minrathous rebuilds.[12]
The Chasind claim the fortress of Ostagar.[29]
  • 1014 TE or -181 Ancient: Warden-Commander Daneken realizes the futility of the Wardens' attempts to control or kill Corypheus and proposes instead to seal the prison off from the rest of the world and keep its very existence secret forever.[30]
  • 1015 TE or -180 Ancient: A massive horde of Alamarri cross the Waking Sea from the south led by the warlord Maferath and Andraste. Some records claim the barbarians were driven north by the darkspawn, others that Andraste was bringing freedom to the people of the Imperium who had been long oppressed by the depravities of the magisters. Regardless of the reason, the press of the barbarians in the south is accompanied by massive rebellions that welcome their progress. The invading army frees the elves, enslaved for centuries by the Tevinters. At the same time, the elven slave Shartan starts a massive slave rebellion, and the Tevinter magisters are forced to unite to combat the incoming threat.[31]
The Tevinter Imperium abandons the island of Estwatch to focus on mainland troubles. The island remains largely uninhabited for ages.[31]
  • 1024 TE or -171 Ancient: Outside of Minrathous, the Battle of Valarian Fields is fought between the Alamarri and the Tevinter Imperium. Maferath is victorious. At that battle the elven slave Shartan takes Maferath's side and leads other elves in the fight against their Tevinter oppressors. He later converts and is made a disciple, only to have his writings suppressed following the Exalted March of the Dales.[32]
The Alamarri army led by Maferath and Andraste lay siege in Minrathous. However, they fail to conquer the capital of the Imperium.
According to the Chantry lore, Maferath's jealously overwhelms him. Wanting to bring an end to hostilities and tighten his grip on conquered territories, he makes a pact with Archon Hessarian of the Tevinter Imperium.[33]
  • 1025 TE or -170 Ancient: Andraste is betrayed by her husband at the city of Nevarra, one of their strongholds, and taken to Minrathous. She is burned alive and then killed by Archon Hessarian.[33]
Disciple Havard, loyal to Andraste, collects her ashes and carries them back to the Avvar lands in the Frostback Mountains.
  • 1030 TE or -165 Ancient: After of the death of Andraste, the barbarian army disperses. Maferath is granted the lands south of Emerius. He takes Fereldan Valley for himself, while dividing what will become Orlais, the nation of Nevarra, and several Marcher cities between his sons.[34]
The southern Tevinter Imperium breaks away, forming a collection of independent city-states. Maferath's sons unify several scattered tribes neighbouring Alamarri lands; the tribes of Ciriane turns into the Kingdom of the Ciriane and the Planasene tribes into the Kingdom of the Planasene. Both of these last less than a century — the Ciriane soon become the land of Orlais, while the Planasene become a part of the loose confederation across the plains called the Free Marches.
The land between the Waking Sea and the Frostbacks is given to the freed elves by Maferath as a homeland and is called the Dales. The Long Walk begins as elves from across the Imperium begin traveling to the Dales largely on foot and are preyed upon by disease and robbers, causing massive chaos.
  • 1035 TE or -160 Ancient: A cult devoted to Andraste's teachings spreads rapidly in the south but is largely disorganized and is very unpopular with the temples of the Old Gods. However, Archon Hessarian converts from revering the Old Gods to the Cult of the Maker and reveals Maferath's treachery. The Alamarri abandon Maferath, and southern Thedas collapses into anarchy. Back in the lands of the barbarians, groups which are claiming to be the Disciples of Andraste are formed, and the new religion begins to grow, referred to collectively as "the cults of the Maker."[35]
Archon Hessarian converts the Tevinter Imperium to Andrastianism, beginning the Transfiguration.[36]
  • 1040 TE or -155 Ancient: The Ciriane in present-day Orlais unite in a moment known as the Grand Unification.[36]
  • 1060 TE or -135 Ancient: The Alamarri in Fereldan Valley fall into a long series of internal wars as various warlords attempt to replace Maferath.
Andraste's ashes disappear, revealed ages later to have been stored away at the Ruined Temple by the Disciples of Andraste.[37]
  • 1065 TE or -130 Ancient: The Chant of Light is created by Andraste's disciples, collecting her story and her teachings into hymns. Numerous versions of the Chant are written over time, with different interpretations of what Andraste taught about the Maker, each prevalent in different regions.[38]
  • 1070 TE or -125 Ancient: Archon Hessarian dies in his sleep. Many in the eastern and southern provinces of the Tevinter Imperium push for secession, fearing his successor, Archon Orentius will restore the Old Gods and their clergy.[38]
  • 1075 TE or -120 Ancient: Rebellion begins in the east as the Rivaini attempt to split off from the Imperium. The resulting campaigns to stop the rebellion distract the Imperium from its attempts to reconquer the Free Marches and allow the south to gather its strength. Many of the eastern cities in the Free Marches intervene on the behalf of the Rivaini.
  • 1095 TE or -100 Ancient: The Inquisition is founded around this time. The loose association of Andrastian hard-liners hunt heretics and mages in the name of the Maker.[39]
  • 1151 TE or -53 Ancient: After several losses that culminated in the disastrous Battle of Temerin in 1142 TE,[40] the Imperium finally abandons the east.[39]
  • 1151 TE or -44 Ancient: The Kingdom of Rivain is formed.[40]
  • 1155 TE or -40 Ancient: By order of High King Threestone the dwarves of Orzammar seal the Deep Roads that lead to the remaining kingdoms of Kal-Sharok, Gundaar and Hormak in a desperate bid to survive.[41]
  • 1159 TE or -36 Ancient: Castana Drakon, mother of Kordillus Drakon, is named gothi of the tribes of the Ciriane.[42]
  • 1160 TE or -35 Ancient:The dwarven kingdom of Hormak falls to the darkspawn[43] and around this time the kingdom of Gundaar is overrun as well.[44]
  • 1165 TE or -30 Ancient: The city-state of Antiva expands and becomes a nation.[45]
  • 1170 TE or -25 Ancient: As the borders of the Imperium recede, Emerius becomes one of their lone outposts within a distant and violent frontier. The city is surrounded by the Kingdom of Ciriane, the barbarian Free Marches, the Alamarri, as well as the new elven homeland of the Dales. Despite its isolation, the city fought off many invading armies and did not fall until the slaves within the city finally rebelled, executing their Tevinter rulers in an orgy of violence. Possession of the fortress city remained contested for centuries to come, but it would never again rejoin the Imperium. No longer under Tevinter rule, the city changed name to Kirkwall, and became part of the Free Marches.[45]
  • 1180 TE or -15 Ancient: The last of the Deep Roads are sealed, cutting off Kal-Sharok which is presumed lost to the horde. However, the dwarves of Kal-Sharok survive but never forgive the dwarves of Orzammar for their decision.[45]
  • 1184 TE or -11 Ancient: The cults of the Maker spread quickly in the southern lands, resulting in the commencement of construction of the first great temple in Val Royeaux which becomes the center of worship for the new faith. One of its most fervent followers is the young king of Orlais, Kordillus Drakon. Drakon begins a series of holy wars in the name of the Maker, quickly proving himself to be one of the greatest generals in history.[46]
  • 1192 TE or -3 Ancient: Having conquered several neighboring city-states and forced others to submit to his overlordship, Kordillus Drakon is crowned emperor of the new Orlesian Empire in Val Royeaux. His ambitions to spread farther north into the Free Marches are confounded by constant pressures from the Dales to the east.[47]
The Chantry is formed by Emperor Drakon as he formalizes the Maker's cult an official religion.[48]The emperor commands that missionaries be sent forth into the other lands, thus spreading the Chantry's teachings.[47]

Notes

  • Contradictory statements are given about the date of foundation of Arlathan in the Dragon Age: The World of Thedas Volume 1. On page 10 and 23 it explicitly mentions that Arlathan was founded in -7600 Ancient however on page 10 it also mentions that Arlathan was founded roughly 3000 years before the humans arrived in Thedas which contradicts the date on page 11 which places it at -3100 Ancient.

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