Ashkar Timeline

History in Ashkar is generally divided into periods between major catastrophes, the biggest of which is The Shattering, when the world was torn asunder. Ruins exist from many different destroyed civilizations.

'''Pre Shattering: More than 10 000 years ago'''

Ruins from this period are rare and usually in poor condition.

The most powerful magic items usually date from this period.

'''The Shattering: 10 000 years ago'''

Rival empires grew to have such magical might that, in their conflict, they destroyed the world.

Little is known about the circumstances of the Shattering, other than that it was the result of unstable, powerful magic.

'''Post Shattering: 10 000 – 3 000 years ago'''

Civilization slowly rebuilds.

Artifacts and ruins from this period are slightly more common.

'''The Demon Wars: 3 000 years ago.'''

A coven of Warlocks release The Archdemon Gorellion from his prison.

Gorellion opens a portal to Hell, unleashing a horde of demons upon the world.

The demons march across the world, destroying those they come across.

As men fight back, they develop gunpowder and gunpowder based weapons such as pistols, rifles, and cannons. Most ruins date from this period, and treasure hunters can often find working Demon War tech, including weapons and occasionally airships.

A Comraderie of Heroes forms. They stop the demon advance and close the portal by removing the 7 portal stones.

The heroes disband and go their separate ways, swearing an oath to protect the stones, to keep them from ever being brought together again.

'''The Common Era: 3 000 years ago – present'''

Civilization has once again rebuilt, but what new dangers will it face?