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The '''Divine Age''' is the first named [[Age]] in the history of [[Thedas]].
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The '''Divine Age''' (1:1–1:99) is the first named [[Timeline|Age]] in the history of [[Thedas]].
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! colspan=2 style="text-align: center;" | Ages
 
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|[[Divine Age|Divine]] || [[Justinia I]] is crowned the first ever Divine, and the Chantry is officially formed.
 
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|[[Glory Age|Glory]] || The [[Blight]] ends, and the fall of the [[Archdemon]] is considered a sign of a new, great age.
 
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|[[Towers Age|Towers]] || The Grand Cathedral in [[Orlais]] is completed.
 
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|[[Black Age|Black]] || [[Exalted March]]es are called to stamp out the heresy in the [[Tevinter Imperium]].
 
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|[[Exalted Age|Exalted]] || The Exalted Marches end, and a Blight begins.
 
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|[[Steel Age|Steel]] || The Queen of [[Antiva]] is found murdered, impaled on four steel swords.
 
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|[[Storm Age|Storm]] || Exalted Marches are called against the [[Qunari]].
 
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|[[Blessed Age|Blessed]] || Twins are born to the Emperor of Orlais.
 
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|[[Dragon Age (Ages)|Dragon]] || Sighting of a high dragon
 
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== Chronology ==
 
== Chronology ==
* 1195 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1195|to=CH}} (1st year of the 1st Divine Age): The first [[Divine]] of the Chantry, Justinia I, is instated at the still unfinished [[Grand Cathedral]] in [[Val Royeaux]].
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* '''1195 TE or {{ConvertYear|TE=1195|to=CH}}''' (1st year of the 1st Divine Age): The first [[Divine]] of the Chantry, Justinia I, is instated at the still unfinished [[Grand Cathedral]] in [[Val Royeaux]].<ref name="p57">{{Cite wot|57}}</ref>
   
: The free use of magic is declared illegal in [[Orlais]] except by those [[mages]] operating under the direct auspices of the Chantry.
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: The free use of magic is declared illegal in [[Orlais]] except by those [[mage]]s operating under the direct auspices of the Chantry.
   
* 1:5 Divine: [[Zazikel]] awakens and the [[Second Blight]] begins in the Anderfels, with [[darkspawn]] slaughtering the entire city of Nordbotten before the [[Grey Wardens]] finally get the word out. Now, rather than the [[darkspawn]] coming primarily from the west like they did before, they come out of the mountains in all corners of [[Thedas|the continent]]. Once again, humankind is launched into a desperate battle for its survival over the course of the next 100 years.
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* '''1:5 Divine''': [[Zazikel]] awakens and the [[Second Blight]] begins in the Anderfels<ref name="p57"/>, with [[darkspawn]] slaughtering the entire city of Hossberg before the [[Grey Wardens]] finally get the word out. Now, rather than the [[darkspawn]] coming primarily from the west like they did before, they come out of the mountains in all corners of [[Thedas|the continent]]. Once again, mankind is launched into a desperate battle for its survival over the course of the next 100 years.
   
 
: Emperor Drakon calls on mages to use their magic against the Blight. The mages prove themselves to be effective allies in battle.<ref name="wot60">{{Cite wot|60}}</ref>
: The [[Tevinter Imperium]] abandons the [[Anderfels]] and attempts to protect itself, a betrayal that is remembered by the Anders people even to this day.
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: The [[Tevinter Imperium]] abandons the [[Anderfels]] and attempts to protect itself, a betrayal that is remembered by the Anders people even to this day.<ref name="wot60" />
   
 
* '''1:16 Divine''': In several engagements, including the hard-fought victory at the Battle of Cumberland, the Orlesians defeat several hordes of darkspawn, and numerous cities are saved. The Orlesian Empire under Drakon's command expands quickly, as does the influence of the Chantry.<ref name="wot60"/>
: Emperor Drakon calls on mages to use their magic against the Blight. The mages prove themselves to be effective allies in battle.
 
   
 
* '''1:20 Divine''': The [[Nevarran Accord]] is signed between the Chantry and the Inquisition. The senior members of the Inquisition form the [[Seekers of Truth]]. The [[Circle of Magi]] and [[Templar Order]] is then born from this agreement.<ref>{{Cite wot|62}}</ref>
* 1:16 Divine: In several engagements, including the hard-fought victory at the Battle of Cumberland, the Orlesians defeat several hordes of darkspawn, and numerous cities are saved. The Orlesian Empire under Drakon's command expands quickly, as does the influence of the Chantry.
 
   
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: The [[Circle of Magi]] is created as part of the Nevarran Accord. Mages are now formally permitted to practice magic under the close watch of the Chantry.<ref name="p63">{{Cite wot|63}}</ref>
* 1:20 Divine: The [[Nevarran Accord]] is signed between the Chantry and the Inquisition. The senior members of the Inquisition form the [[Seekers of Truth]]. The [[Circle of Magi]] and [[Templar Order]] is then born from this agreement.<ref>[[Dragon Age: The World of Thedas]]. p.62</ref>
 
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: With the creation of the Circle, the [[Templar Order]] is formed to police magic use.<ref name="p63" />
   
* 1:25 Divine: The people of Orlais are angered when the city of Montsimmard is nearly destroyed by the darkspawn as the elven army watched from nearby.
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* '''1:25 Divine''': The people of Orlais are angered when the city of Montsimmard is nearly destroyed by the darkspawn as an elven army watched from nearby.<ref name="p64">{{Cite wot|64}}</ref>
   
* 1:31 Divine: The Tevinter Imperium is greatly weakened by the nearly successful sacking of its capital Minrathous by the darkspawn horde.
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* '''1:31 Divine''': The darkspawn horde fails to overrun the Tevinter capital, [[Minrathous]].<ref name="p64"/>
   
* 1:33 Divine: Emperor Drakon is given the opportunity to expand northward, but instead he chooses to swing his armies west and relieve the siege of [[Weisshaupt]].
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* '''1:33 Divine''': Emperor Drakon is given the opportunity to expand northward, but instead he chooses to swing his armies west and relieve the siege of [[Weisshaupt]].<ref>{{Cite wot|65}}</ref>
   
: The Grey Wardens are impressed enough to convert to the worship of the Chantry, and together the Grey Wardens and Drakon save the badly weakened nation of Anderfels from destruction, making it a part of the Orlesian Empire and bringing it to a devout worship of the Maker that continues to this day.
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: The Grey Wardens are impressed enough to convert to the worship of the Chantry, and together the Grey Wardens and Drakon save the badly weakened nation of Anderfels from destruction, making it a part of the Orlesian Empire and bringing it to a devout worship of the Maker that continues to this day.<ref>{{Cite wot|65-66}}</ref>
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: Throughout the Second Blight, the elves of the [[Dales]] refuse to provide aid to their neighbors.
   
 
* '''1:40 Divine''': The Alamarri warrior [[Hafter]] unites the tribes and defeats the darkspawn horde.<ref>[[Codex entry: Yusaris: The Dragonslayer]]</ref><ref>{{Cite wot|66}}</ref>
: Throughout this entire time, the elves of the [[Dales]] remain neutral and unhelpful.
 
The '''Divine Age''' is the first named [[Age]] in the history of [[Thedas]].
 
   
 
* '''1:45 Divine''': Emperor Drakon perishes from old age in Val Chevin.<ref name="p67">{{Cite wot|67}}</ref> His empire, forming the majority of the western Free Marches and all of the Anderfels, does not survive his death. His successor, [[Kordillus II]], doesn't possess the political savvy of his father, and the Anderfels declares independence 20 years after the death of Kordillus I.<ref>{{Cite wot|67, 70}}</ref>
==Chronology==
 
   
 
: The teachings of Andraste are popularized in Antiva.<ref name="p67"/>
* 1:40 Divine: The Alamarri warrior [[Hafter]] unites the tribes and defeats the darkspawn horde.<ref>[[Codex entry: Yusaris: The Dragonslayer]]</ref><ref>[[Dragon Age: The World of Thedas]]. p.66</ref>
 
   
 
* '''1:45–95 Divine''': Over the next 50 years, the Chantry continues to spread rapidly, aided by the Grey Wardens as the Blight winds down.
* 1:45 Divine: Emperor Drakon perishes from old age in Val Chevin. His empire, forming the majority of the western Free Marches and all of the Anderfels, does not survive his death. His successor, [[Emperor Kordillus II|Kordillus II]], doesn't possess the political savvy of his father, and the Anderfels declares independence 20 years after the death of Kordillus I.
 
   
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: The Chantry spreads east into the Free Marches and [[Antiva]].
: The teachings of Andraste are popularized in Antiva.<ref>[[Dragon Age: The World of Thedas]]. p.67</ref>
 
   
 
* '''1:50 Divine''': Hafter defeats combined [[Chasind Wilder|Chasind]] and [[Avvar]] forces and holds the Fereldan valley. He is proclaimed teyrn.<ref name="p70">{{Cite wot|70}}</ref>
* 1:45-95: Over the next 50 years, the Chantry continues to spread rapidly, aided by the Grey Wardens as the Blight winds down.
 
   
 
* '''1:65 Divine''': The Anderfels once again declare their independence, this time from the Orlesian Empire.<ref name="p70"/>
: The Chantry spreads east into the Free Marches and [[Antiva]] and even north into the Tevinter Empire, though there it is largely resisted, as the Chantry stands in direct opposition to the power (albeit waning) of the sorcery-wielding nobility.
 
   
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* '''1:79 Divine''': Caspar Pentaghast, who would one day become the first [[Pentaghast family|Pentaghast]] king of [[Nevarra]], is born in Hunter Fell.<ref>[[Codex entry: Caspar the Magnificent]]</ref><ref name="p79">{{Cite wot|79}}</ref>
* 1:50 Divine: Hafter defeats combined Chasind and Avvar forces trying to take advantage of the chaos. He is proclaimed teyrn.<ref name="[[Dragon Age: The World of Thedas]]. p.70.">''[[Dragon Age: The World of Thedas]]''. p.70.</ref>
 
   
 
* '''1:95 Divine''': The Free Marches and Orlais are hard-pressed to defend themselves, but the Grey Wardens and the Orlesian armies make the difference. The last battle of the Second Blight is fought at [[Starkhaven]] in the Free Marches. The human army is led by the Grey Wardens and takes a resounding victory, where Zazikel is finally destroyed and the darkspawn routed.
* 1:65 Divine: The Anderfels once again declare their independence, this time from the Orlesian Empire.<ref name="[[Dragon Age: The World of Thedas]]. p.70."></ref>
 
 
* 1:95 Divine: The Free Marches and Orlais are hard-pressed to defend themselves, but the Grey Wardens and the powerful armies under the command of the brilliant Emperor Drakon make the difference. The last battle of the Second Blight is fought at [[Starkhaven]] in the Free Marches. The human army is led by the Grey Wardens and wins a resounding victory where Zazikel is finally destroyed and the darkspawn routed.
 
   
 
: The period that follows is known as the "Rebuilding" - a time when trade, culture, and religion become paramount across most of the human lands.
 
: The period that follows is known as the "Rebuilding" - a time when trade, culture, and religion become paramount across most of the human lands.
   
: Astyth the Grey is made a Paragon after sacrificing her life for the king. The [[Silent Sisters]] are formed in her memory.<ref>[[Dragon Age: The World of Thedas]]. p.71</ref>
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: [[Astyth|Astyth the Grey]] is made a [[Paragon]] after sacrificing her life for the [[Dwarven royalty|king]]. The [[Silent Sisters]] are formed in her memory.<ref>{{Cite wot|71}}</ref>
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* '''1:99 Divine''': Divine Hortensia I names the Glory Age, predicting a grand rebirth of the world after the devastation of the Blight.<ref>{{Cite wot|72}}</ref>
   
 
== References ==
* 1:99 Divine: The Divine Age ends.
 
 
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Revision as of 00:04, 18 November 2016

The Divine Age (1:1–1:99) is the first named Age in the history of Thedas.

Chronology

The free use of magic is declared illegal in Orlais except by those mages operating under the direct auspices of the Chantry.
  • 1:5 Divine: Zazikel awakens and the Second Blight begins in the Anderfels[1], with darkspawn slaughtering the entire city of Hossberg before the Grey Wardens finally get the word out. Now, rather than the darkspawn coming primarily from the west like they did before, they come out of the mountains in all corners of the continent. Once again, mankind is launched into a desperate battle for its survival over the course of the next 100 years.
Emperor Drakon calls on mages to use their magic against the Blight. The mages prove themselves to be effective allies in battle.[2]
The Tevinter Imperium abandons the Anderfels and attempts to protect itself, a betrayal that is remembered by the Anders people even to this day.[2]
  • 1:16 Divine: In several engagements, including the hard-fought victory at the Battle of Cumberland, the Orlesians defeat several hordes of darkspawn, and numerous cities are saved. The Orlesian Empire under Drakon's command expands quickly, as does the influence of the Chantry.[2]
The Circle of Magi is created as part of the Nevarran Accord. Mages are now formally permitted to practice magic under the close watch of the Chantry.[4]
With the creation of the Circle, the Templar Order is formed to police magic use.[4]
  • 1:25 Divine: The people of Orlais are angered when the city of Montsimmard is nearly destroyed by the darkspawn as an elven army watched from nearby.[5]
  • 1:31 Divine: The darkspawn horde fails to overrun the Tevinter capital, Minrathous.[5]
  • 1:33 Divine: Emperor Drakon is given the opportunity to expand northward, but instead he chooses to swing his armies west and relieve the siege of Weisshaupt.[6]
The Grey Wardens are impressed enough to convert to the worship of the Chantry, and together the Grey Wardens and Drakon save the badly weakened nation of Anderfels from destruction, making it a part of the Orlesian Empire and bringing it to a devout worship of the Maker that continues to this day.[7]
Throughout the Second Blight, the elves of the Dales refuse to provide aid to their neighbors.
  • 1:40 Divine: The Alamarri warrior Hafter unites the tribes and defeats the darkspawn horde.[8][9]
  • 1:45 Divine: Emperor Drakon perishes from old age in Val Chevin.[10] His empire, forming the majority of the western Free Marches and all of the Anderfels, does not survive his death. His successor, Kordillus II, doesn't possess the political savvy of his father, and the Anderfels declares independence 20 years after the death of Kordillus I.[11]
The teachings of Andraste are popularized in Antiva.[10]
  • 1:45–95 Divine: Over the next 50 years, the Chantry continues to spread rapidly, aided by the Grey Wardens as the Blight winds down.
The Chantry spreads east into the Free Marches and Antiva.
  • 1:50 Divine: Hafter defeats combined Chasind and Avvar forces and holds the Fereldan valley. He is proclaimed teyrn.[12]
  • 1:65 Divine: The Anderfels once again declare their independence, this time from the Orlesian Empire.[12]
  • 1:79 Divine: Caspar Pentaghast, who would one day become the first Pentaghast king of Nevarra, is born in Hunter Fell.[13][14]
  • 1:95 Divine: The Free Marches and Orlais are hard-pressed to defend themselves, but the Grey Wardens and the Orlesian armies make the difference. The last battle of the Second Blight is fought at Starkhaven in the Free Marches. The human army is led by the Grey Wardens and takes a resounding victory, where Zazikel is finally destroyed and the darkspawn routed.
The period that follows is known as the "Rebuilding" - a time when trade, culture, and religion become paramount across most of the human lands.
Astyth the Grey is made a Paragon after sacrificing her life for the king. The Silent Sisters are formed in her memory.[15]
  • 1:99 Divine: Divine Hortensia I names the Glory Age, predicting a grand rebirth of the world after the devastation of the Blight.[16]

References