Timeline of the Universe

The Timeline of the Universe marks notable events that have occurred in the Universe. For more detailed, specific timelines, see this page.

Dates prior to the Great Tearing are recorded with the abbreviation YBGT, meaning Years Before Great Tearing.

Archaic Era
The Archaic Era, often simply referred to as the First Era (abbreviated 1E), stretches from the beginning of the Universe (if indeed such a beginning exists) to the arrival of the Aberrants on Mervona roughly 23,000 years before the Great Tearing. Potentially being infinite in length, it is by far the longest era in the history of the Universe. No written accounts exist of the era, not to mention that for the majority of the era there were no sapient observers, and thus its events can only be inferred.

During this era, Mervona as a planet was formed and her life evolved. The era saw the rise of protohumans and the birth of the Old Spirits. It ended when the Aberrants, led by their mysterious deities, the Elder Gods, entered Mervona from the Aberrant Plane and began to enslave the population.
 * ~23,000 YBGT: The Aberrant Migration occurs, ending the Archaic Era

Aberrant Era
The Aberrant Era, also called the Second Era (abbreviated 2E), marks approximately 23,000 years of Aberrant rule on Mervona, from the Aberrant Migration (23,000 YBGT) to the Great Tearing (Year 0).

During this era, the ecology of Mervona was drastically changed. Many of Mervona's species were either driven to extinction or were changed significantly. For example, the native Protohumans were bred to perform various functions, gradually becoming Humans, Dwarves, Gnomes, etc.

During this era, the sapient races on Mervona were slaves to the Aberrants.

Ancient Era
The Ancient Era, also called the Third Era (abbreviated 3E),
 * ~ 1 - 1000 3E: The Ancient Collapse is a period of history during which the races of Mervona lost much of their technology and society following their rebellions against the Aberrants during the Great Tearing. Towards the end of this period, Post-Collapse Civilisations began to emerge.