Time Line of Leonas
- 600 years before the Plague
- Zenoian Exploration ships pass through the Straights of Leonas and make landfall near the what will eventually become the city of Dios
- After setting up a base camp the ships begin to move up river to continue their exploration.
- 598 years before the Plague
- After two years of exploring along the river and into the Great Forest the Zenoians discover an archipelago and it is decided to found a city on the largest island.
- The city is names Zeno as was custom for the 1st Zenoian city on a new continent.
- Research and exploration begins immediately into the surrounding area.
- 550 years before the Plague
- In less that 50 years the Zenoians
had mapped the entire continent however the forests pose a problem as
they seem to change as if the trees themselves move every few years the
tree lines have appeared makingmappng of the interior of the forests impossible
- 536 years before the Plague
- It is deemed that a road is needed to move minerals mined from the mountains in the west to the Bay of Leonas as shipments are constantly getting lost in the forests holding up shipments off the continent.
- 400 years before the Plague
- Construction on the Great Road and finally complete it is a marvel of modern Zenoian
Science as it is constructed of powerful lode stones allowing large
lode stone power carts to levitate above the road allowing for easy
transfer of minerals from the mines.
- In addition to the Roads construction multiple forteress
are finished along the road to allow for a safe haven for travellers.
At the most dangerous point along the road, where the road pass through
the center of the Great Forest a massive fortress is constructed to
protect travellers from the dangers of the Forest.
- The Fortress is not given a name but it is manned by the best Zenoian troops available and they are in constant battle with the creatures of the Forest.
- 399 years before the Plague
- A simple race of nomadic humanoids know as Orcs are discovered wandering the Great Forest. Zenpoains capture a small group and begin experimenting on them.
- 100 years before the Plague
- After 300 years of relative prosperity the Mines begin to run try. With no further exploration or resources to be gathered the Zenoians begin to leave the continent.
- Zenoians
that have chosen to stay behind begin to manipulate and selectively
breed with the primitive humanoid beings that inhabit the Great Forest.
The goal is to breed a race of intelligent workers and soldiers that
can be sold into slavery
- 90 years before the Plague
- Inhabitants of the Forest overrun the Forest Fortress. Many Zenoians are lost it is decided that the road be abandoned and the lode stones power to drain naturally.
- 25 years before the Plague
- 75 years of a selective breeding program leave the Zenoians
with two new race of people. One race is tall and angular with a very
regal appearance well suited for work in the extravagant houses across
the globe. The other race are about half the size of an average Zeno
but far stronger excellent for working small spaces. Both races show
above average intelligence a side effect of Zeno breeding stock.
- 5 years before the Plague
- Months before the 1st group of adults were to be shipped off Leonas to be sold into slavery. I mass uprising occurs in the holding pens near the port. For the Zenoians it is a total loss as their potential slaves disappear into the forest aided by an unseen army of Orcs hidden in the forest.
- Back
on Zeno news of the loss is heard and the remaining stock on the island
are turned into test subjects for the research labs located deep in the
bowels of the city.
- 1 Year before the Plague
- Elves and Dwarves begin to emerge from the forest as nomad tribes begin explore the plains and the mountains to the west.
- A group of Orcs choose to leave the Great Forest many Orcs believe that a great evil is about to be released on the land.
- Zenoians pay little attention to there former "livestock" as they have stumbled upon a clue that would lead to truely eternal life. At this in history there are less than five thousand Zenoains living in the city of Zeno.
- The fishing village of Dios is founded by free Elves and Dwarves as a simple fishing village.
- The Plague
- Without
warning in the depths of the city a alchemist was working with a new
serum that he believed would one and for all grant anyone who took it
immortality. Eager to see if indeed the serum worked he let his greed
get the better of him and took the serum himself. No one could predict
how the serum would react with theZenoian chemistry in a few short hours the alchemist went from a healthy Zenoain into a mindless beast with a craving for flesh. The serum had mutated once in contact with the Zenoain
chemistry and instead of prolonging life it consumed life will keeping
the victim alive in a physical sense only. Rapidly the plague spread
through out the lower labs and researched were attacked and eaten by
other victims. In an effort to destroy the virus the thermal vents
located in the bowels of the city were opened and the superheated steam
used to power the city was released into the labs. The steam only
served as a minor setback.
- With in a week of its release the plague made its way out of the subsurface labs and began to infect Zenoians on the island. Its is noticed that there are some Zenoians who seem to have an immunity to some of the more severe symptoms of the plague.
- It is decided that the remaining uninfected Zenoains are to leave Leonas
immediately vowing to find a cure and return when they do. Subsequently
all sea worthy vessels are destroyed as the uninfected sail out of the
Great Lake
- 6 Months after the Plague
- After
months of reckless experimenting the immune find no way to quickly
reverse their condition. In that time a lot is learned about the virus
however primarily how to control the infected as well has how to use it
to re-animate dead flesh. The also learn that the virus essentially
stops the body's regenerative systems preventing the body from healing
or ever aging. In most cases the victim reverts back to primal
instincts meaning an insatiable hunger for flesh. In some cases if the
victim has elven or dwarven stock in them they do not loses the brain
function and can control they cravings for flesh theseZenoians become know as the Immune.
- A
vote is taken among the Immune and five are selected, for which four
will be placed into a stated of suspended animation to protect their
fragile bodies while one remains awake for 300 years leading the now
Ever Living people of Zeno.The five Zenoians become know as the Masters
- A small group of infected dwarves and elves that were being experimented on escape from the Zenoian labs. Concern increases when it is learned that although these creatures are infected by the plague some still remain in control of their minds.
- 4 years after the Plague
- a
tiered pyramid is completed over the thermal vent that once powered the
city of Zeno. This pyramid will house the for unconscious Masters are
they are now know and act as the center of the new City of Zeno. Along
with the pyramid a system is build to generate a perpetual cloud of
steam and ash around the city shrouding in darkness protecting the
undead creatures below from the harsh effects of the sun.
- On the Mainland the Elves have settled in the vast central plain of Leonas and begun to build the city which would become Ove. The dwarves
on the other had have not been see from many years. Many elves fear
that the sibling race has become trapped in the mountains and will
never be heard of again.
- The dwarve begin construction on the city of Godric in the largest caverns in the entire mountain chain.
- The population of Dios eclipses 3000 elves and dwarves. The first offspring of elves and dwarves begin to appear in the City and are called Humans.
- 100 years after the Plague
- The City of Ove is the home to more than ten thousand elves, lead by the Hierache the great houses of the Elves flourish.
- Humans are in such number now that they can be considered a minority race on Leonas. They are very curoius and have begun to follow the great road leading out of Dios.
- 150 years after the Plague
- The Dwarves emerge from there massive caverns riding steam powered mechanical mounts. The City of Godric and Ove establish a trade route for goods and materials
- The human city of Phocus situated in the ruins of the great Zenoian fortress which was once a safe resting spot on the caravan trail becomes the base of operations for human trading endeavors.
- The Great Elven houses gain control of all aspects of Elven culture. A Heirache is selected by the Great Houses to act as a Guide and Leader for the future of all Elves.
- 176 years after the Plague
- Spring
- Human traders find the city of Dios deserted. There are no signs of a battle and there are no bodies are found its as if the people vanished into thin air.
- Elves cut off all trade routes through Ove
- Summer
- Dwarves march an army of steam powered troops into elven territory to resolve a trade dispute.
- Elves bolster the army by requiring all men of suitable age to be trained as soldiers
- Fall
- Skirmishes break out between the dwarves and elves on the plains of Ove
- Late Fall
- Human
traders seeking shelter in one of the elven controlled way stations are
caught in the cross fire during a dwarven raid on the station. All
humans are slaughtered. Word would get back toPhocus that a group of human traders were killed in an elven way station news of the dwarven attack is someone how not received.
- Winter
- Humans join the already rising conflict between the Elves and the Dwarves and Leonas is plunged in the first Leonan War.
- 225 years after the Plague
- Spring
- After
50 years of war the Humans are forced to surrender to the forces of the
Elves in order to prevent the total destruction of their race
- The Elves have pushed the dwarves back into the mountains where both armies have fought to a stand still
- Winter
- After nearly a year of siege the elves and the dwarves agree to a cease fire. It is agreed upon that the Elves would have control of the Ove plains the the Dwaves would have free domain of the mountains. The humans would be left with the citys of Phocas and Dios.
- 299 years after the Plague
- After living in relative peace for more than 80 years now the prosperous land of Leonas begins to see strange creatures appearing near the great lake. Soon after Elves and Dwarves begin to disappear from the villiages and towns near the lake.
- The 1st Master of Zeno is put into his tomb where he will rest until he is needed. The 2nd Master of Zeno is awakened.
- Dwarves perfect steam technology and the first steam golems are assembled.
- People of Phocas steal gunpowder technology from the Dwarves. Humans proceed to develop the technology for their own uses.
- 300 years after the Plague
- Spring
- The 2nd Master of Zeno begins to amass an army believing that in 300 years time he can conquer all of Leonas. Then he will build ships and go looking for the rest of the Zenoian civilization to exact revenge
- Tensions rise as the dwarves begin patrolling the Great Roads with units of Steam Golems in an effort to protect the travellers of the road.
- In
the fears of an dwarven invasion the Elves being to bolster their
armies. Armed guards begin travelling with all trade caravans traveling
the Great Road.
- Summer
- Incidents between Elven guards and Dwarven Steam Golems
begin to increase in numbers. Humans concerned with the flow of good
along the road send emissaries to both Elven and Dwarf capitol cities
to try and resolve the disputed.
- Late Summer
- A party of Zenoian Flesh Golems
and Zombies raid a small village near the border of the Dwarven lands infecting most of the population turning them into an army of ever living warriors.
Word of the attack reaches the City ofOve and without hesitation the Elves declare a general state of war against all enemies. The Humans and Dwarves will little choice do the same.
- Fall
- More ships appear in the sea outside of the Teeth of Leonas. Citizen's of Dio become concerned and send boats out to investigate, they never return.
- with a growing army already on the mainland the 2nd master crosses the great lake with an army of undead and immune in tow.
- The war between the Elves,Dwarves and Humans is now at full boil with thousands of troops on all sides thrust into conflict.
- Winter
- The 2nd Master announces his arrival with a daring attack on the City of Ove. With most of the cities defenders in conflict across the continent the city falls to the Zenoians with little resistance.
- 301 years after the Plague
- Spring-Present Day
- Having lost their home city the Elves have taken refuge in smaller out laying city and are consumed with retaking Ove
- The Dwarves
are content to fight both the elves and humans until the end of time
for they know there technology is superior and they will win out in the
end.
- Humans are facing a conflict there are concerns
of the ever growing number of Ships of the coast. They are also
fighting a war on multiple fronts and and strange being have started
appearing on the edges of the Great Forest
- The 2nd
Master and his army are well aware of who the ships off the coast
belong and must finish off these lower sub races quickly in order to
not be distracted from the true enemy.
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