Complete Cradle Timeline

[Daos]

CC0

0
- The Arbiter retires to the God Spire.

5
- Using what the Arbiter taught them, the halflings come together and form the town of Rivertown in the Deltalands. The first mayor (and later governor) is elected, a man named Jonas Littleman.

7
- Humanity disperses into numerous tribes throughout the Freewind Plains.

20
- Rivertown continues to grow under Littleman's leadership.

24
- Copper is discovered in what appears to be a natural cave just outside of Rivertown. The halflings begin mining it and learn to shape it through trial and error.

50
- The younger generation of hobbits begins to migrate to new areas and settle them. A number of new colonies are formed.

57
- Bronze is discovered by an innovative hobbit smith who decides to mix copper with tin.

100
- The Shrine of Temperance is discovered in the Deltalands. The town of Sanctuary is formed around it.

115
- The Light of Solace Church is founded by Yondalla Provider, a powerful hobbit cleric of the Arbiter.

120
- Primalism is discovered by the humans.

200
- During a firerain storm, a single star rock fell from the heavens and landed near a raptor nest. This star rock radiated massive amounts of magical energy, eventually causing the raptors to evolve intelligence.

250
- Sorcery is discovered by the humans.

312
- The Blessed Heart is discovered and brought to Sanctuary by the famous halfling adventurer, Brandobaris Smallfoot.

350
- For reasons unknown, but probably for resources and land, the many human tribes start to war with each other.

400
- Lindendale is founded by a woman named Cyrrollalee Linden.

401
- A massive meteor falls near the center of the Freewind Plains, right during a large-scale battle. Many humans on all sides are wiped out. Deciding this was a sign from the gods, the humans merge the remaining tribes together into three main tribes and then build the Temple of Peace on the spot of the battle. From there, they create peace treaties to prevent further war.

420
- Iron is discovered by the hobbits. While looking for more copper, some miners came across an iron deposit instead. However, as copper is more plentiful and cheaper, bronze is still often used over iron.

498
- Another star rock, a much smaller one that radiated necromantic energy, fell near Taan Village. It began to animate any dead tissue near it.

[Daos]

CC1

500
- First Contact. A band of hobbit adventurers travel out into the Freewind Plains, meeting the humans and raptors for the first time. This group of explorers later becomes known as the Frontiersmen.

501
- The Frontiersmen are returned to their respective homes.
- The copper mine outside of Bronzeshire is shut down and sealed.
- The village of Taan outlaws Necromancy.
- Keri (19) vanishes. Nobody knows where she went or what became of her. She only left her adoptive parents a note reading, "There's more to see. I still want to fly."
- Lily (24) becomes one of Lindendale's deputies.
- Bebkin (27) becomes Filbert's apprentice.

502
- The treaty between humans and hobbits, and the treaty between the hobbits and raptors, is officially made with the leaders of the Deltalands.
- Ryan (24) begins his travels along the Deltalands, sharing the stories and songs he's written about the party's exploits.

503
- Free trade begins between the humans, raptors, and hobbits.

504
- Adam (23) takes over his father's smithy.

505
- Hildebrand (30) proposes to Sarah (23) and she accepts. They are married later that year.

506
- Hildebrand (31) is offered a job at the temple in Sanctuary. He rejects it, instead deciding to return to the plains with Sarah (24) and try to civilize/convert the humans. They, along with Lily (29), return to Buho Village.

507
- Runca Village begins to weaken because the giant ants are destroying all of the nearby game.

508
- The people of Buho build a stone temple to the Arbiter and Hildebrand (33) becomes the head cleric there and begins training the first human clerics.

509
- Lily (32) decides to venture out into the plains on her own, making her own way and learning to survive off the land.

510
- Buho village becomes an official town and because it is so close to Lindendale, begins trade with them. With things getting better, Hildebrand (35) discusses starting a family with Sarah (28).

511
- Ol' Filbert passes away. He leaves his business and trading stump to his apprentice, Bebkin (37).

512
- Getting on in years, Wolf Fury, the father of Bear Claw and head chieftain of the Berserker tribe, names his heir...Semuayna, the leader of the raptors! This comes as a shock to many, particularly the bersekers themselves.

513
- Outraged by her father's actions, Bear Claw (33) slays her father in mortal combat. She leads a group of loyal Berserkers up into the northern mountains and forms a new tribe called the Brutal Bear tribe.

514
- After a lot of discussion on the pros and cons of having children, fate steps in when Sarah (32) gets unexpectedly pregnant. Later that year, she and Hildebrand (39) welcome their first born daughter, Hilda, into the world.

515
-Payn Village thrives and grows.

516
- Noble Steed, the head chieftain of the Horse Master tribe, grows suspicious of Semuanya and voices concern over his agenda. However, he turns up dead a few weeks later, having inexplicably been struck by lightning during a perfectly clear day. Semuanya declares himself the new chieftain of that tribe, as well. Those who argue either wind up mysteriously dead or suddenly change their minds and become fanatically loyal to Semuanya.

517
- Hildebrand (42) is chosen as the new mayor of Buho Village.

518
- Lily (41) continues to live off the land, helping those she can. Unfortunately, she cannot do anything by herself about Semuanya's ambitions.

519
- Hildebrand (44) and Sarah (37) have their second child, a boy named Saren.

520 - Realizing what is likely to come, Life Seed (51) attempts to convince Silent Tree, leader of the Savages, to go against Semunaya. However, the head chieftain refuses to engage in war. Frustrated, Life Seed leads a small band of followers to the west and they find shelter in some underground tunnels.

521
- Silent Tree dies of what appears to be natural causes (no wounds are found on his body). Semuanya absorbs the Savages into his tribe, as well.
- Semuanya declares himself Emperor of the United Tribes and chooses the former Temple of Peace as his new headquarters. He forces the humans under him to start building a city around it worthy of his greatness.

522
-Lily (45) comes across a small group of tribals who broke away from the Horse Masters. She agreed to stay with them and help them reach the west plains safely.

523
- Hildebrand (48) and Sarah (41) have a third child, another boy.

524
- The village of Runca falters due to a lack of food. The village of Dekan to the north conquers it.

525
- The trade between Buho and Lindendale cause both towns to thrive. A path is cut through the Spiderwood Forest to make travel easier.

526
- Five short years later, and the Raptor Empire has been born. The Temple of Peace is converted into the Palace of Stars and Semuanya begins to expand his borders by using his human slaves to conquer nearby villages.

527
- The villages of Payn and Taan are all conquered and added to the Empire.

528
- A number of tribes begin to flee westward, hoping to remain free.

529
- Hildebrand (54) and Sarah (47) have a fourth child, another girl. They name her Sarai.

530
- Hilda (16) begins training as a cleric in Hildebrand's temple.

531
- Some humans begin entering the Deltalands, hoping to find an easier life. Likewise, a number of hobbits enter the plains to help civilize it.
- The Raptor Empire soon expands to cover all of the eastern plains.

532
- Realizing that many of his slaves were fleeing to the west and the Deltalands, Semuanya created an organization to track down wayward slaves. A vicious band of raptor warriors known as the 'Shacklers' (as they 're-shackled' former slaves) were dispatched to the borders to capture runaway slaves. Some Shacklers went to the west to find lost slaves, as well. The hobbits denied them entrance to the Deltalands, however.

533
- Lily (55) leaves the plains and returns to Lindendale to retire.

534
- The mining village of Sennetta is founded by civilized humans with the help of hobbits.
- Saren Montajay (16) begins training as a cleric in the temple.

535
- Primalism spreads to the Deltalands. A young woman named Sheela Peryroyl becomes the first halfling druid.
- Hildebrand (60) and Sarah (53) have a fifth child, another boy. They name him Hadubrand.

536
- A number of Shacklers realize it's easier to just kidnap new slaves if they can't find the actual ones they are seeking. Living anywhere near the Raptor Empire border becomes dangerous.

537
- The village of Dekan prospers and becomes more civilized. However, their warrior ways prepare them if the empire gets too close.
- The Greenhavens, a hobbit family of Sanctuary, get fed up with the constant raids on their caravans, and organize a group of warriors known as the Outriders to defend them.

538
- Bear Claw (68) lives longer than any berseker should. She is killed in single combat by a younger warrior who wishes to lead. She dies knowing the tribe is in good hands.

539
- Hildebrand (64) retires as head cleric of Buho, although he remains mayor. His daughter, Hilda (25) takes over the temple.
- Hildebrand's third child begins his training in the temple.

540
- Semuanya decrees that sorcery is the domain of the Raptors and not meant to be used by 'lesser beings' like humans. Any human caught using sorcery within his borders are to be executed immediately.

541
- Fairweather Montajay retires as mayor of Lindendale. A new election is held, and Adam (60) wins by a landslide because of his 'hero' status.
- Saren Montajay (22) finishes his training and sets off as a missionary to convert other villages. He heads to Dekan. A young upstart named Agis is converted and takes over Dekan as the first General.

545
- Sarai Montajay (16) begins training at temple.

546
- Bronzeshire opens a new mine to the south.

549
- Hildebrand's third child finishes training and sets off to convert/civilize other villages.

550
- The Trade Guild is formed and builds its first Guildhall in Rivertown.

552
- Hadubrand Montajay (16) begins training at temple.

554
- Sarai Montajay (25) finishes training and sets off to convert/civilize other villages. She discovers a small horse-master tribe to the north that was founded by Muha Syna.

557
- Bronzeshire must close down their new mine after some strange monsters are discovered. It's learned there's a whole eco-system of bizarre animals and plants deep underground. People begin referring to this ecosystem as 'The Underdark."

559
- Sarai (30) helps found the village of Syna. Muha Syna’s descendent becomes its first mayor.

560
- The people of Syna begin mining the nearby quarry for stone. People begin referring to the quarry as the Stone Grove. They begin trading with their neighbors to the south in Buho, as well as some nearby tribes.

561
- Hadubrand Montajay (26) finishes training and sets off to convert/civilize other villages.
- Zevar is born.

562
- Fairweather Montajay passes away of old age.
- After a year of wandering, Hadubrand (27) comes across a small pack of refugees who escaped from the Raptor Empire. He tries to help and civilize them.

565
- The hamlet of Oath is founded. Hadubrand (30) calls it Oath because he believes the Arbiter led them there. He told the humans that as long as they served the Arbiter faithfully, He would make sure they were well-cared for.
- Syna establishes trade with Oath.

569
- The hobbit mining colony of Digger is established in the Freewind Plains.
- Drogo Digger is born.

570
- Gilly Boffin is born.

572
- The Black CLoud attack and raid Syna. Sarai (43) is able to save many lives with her protective prayers, but she was unable to save her husband from death. After that, defenses are shored up and the people begin constructing a stone wall around the town.
- The Black Cloud also attempt to raid Buho, but are driven off when Hildebrand (96) calls down the fires of the sun to incinerate them.

574
- Life Seed (105) passes away from old age. His subterranean tribe is now referred to as the Grey Ghost tribe.

575
- Wolfram Cousland is born.

577
- Sunny Greenhaven is born.

578
- Narin founded by the Talbot, Bronzemoon, and Redbow families.

580
- Desiree Baker is born.
- After eight long years, the stone wall is completed. The mayor establishes a town guard to further protect the town. These constables are dubbed the 'Thunder Guard.'

582
- Akhil is born.

583
- Firerain is born.
- Rhian Trueblade is born.
- Sable is born.

584
- Nalini is born.

585
- Arryn Duggan is born.

586
- Asedel Greenspan passes away of old age.

587
- Frederick Wisebird is born.

589
- Battle of Black Cloud. A massive group of bandits ambush the Outriders, devastating them. The battle goes down in history as the biggest Outrider defeat to date.

592
- A man known as the 'Mad Druid' begins harassing the miners, claiming the quarry is a sacred grove. He is generally ignored at first.

593
- The Digger Colony disappears. All that remains are abandoned homes.

594
- The Mad Druid starts violently attacking the miners. At first, his attempts are non-lethal, but when these tactics fail he begins killing men with his druidic powers. Outraged, the people of Syna band together and hunt him down. With his dying breath, he curses the quarry and swears vengeance.

597
- Rolo Newter passes away of old age.

[Daos]

CC2

601
- Kamos the Raptor, a student of Viker, attacks the Panther Pack. He and his soldiers devastate the village, killing several and taking the rest prisoner. The prisoners are brought to a secret cave and experimented on with a Star Rock of Transmutation.
- The Mad Druid, a zombie lord, attacks Syna. Fortunately, the town is saved by Hildebrand Montajay (126) and a few others.

602
- Linton Bronzemoon (47) is elected mayor of Narin.
- Battle of Oath. The Black Cloud attacks the small village in full force. With the aid of Desiree Moreau (21) and her companions, the army is driven back, saving Oath.
- Sarah Montajay (119) dies of old age. The town of Buho mourns her passing.
- Aden and Breanna Ranste have a baby.
- Ivonna Grant has a baby.
- Gilly Boffin (32) becomes the town cleric of Syna. Sarai Montajay retires.

603
- Hidden Storm, part of Oath's Elder Council, dies.
- Ulster (21) is promoted to sergeant in the Bridgekeepers.
- Bronzemoon (48) begins planning an expansion of his territory.
- Akhil (21) becomes Chieftain of the Panther Pack.
- Rhian (20) and Desiree (22) marry. Hildebrand (128) begins conferencing with Syna and Oath.

604
- The Sennetta mine closes down due to monster attacks. Bronzemoon (49) hires a group of adventurers to clean it out, then buys the mine out.
- Arryn (19) and Thuskar (24) get married.
- Yonah (34) becomes the town cleric of Oath. Hadubrand retires and joins the Oath Elder Council.
- Rhian (21) gets finances from the church and the Deltalands and begins building Castle Trueblade. It is meant to be a stronghold against evil.

605
- Port Prosperity, a new settlement, is founded by the Gulfports under Bronzemoon's help. Ulster (23) is transferred there by Bronzemoon (50).
- Rhian (22) founds the Order of Trueblade, an organization of human paladins to protect the plains.
- Sunny (28) becomes a diplomat between the Deltalands and the Freewind Plains.

606
- Cheerful Hound, the leader of the Oath Elder Council, dies. Shadow Rat (61) takes over as leader.
- Sable (23) vanishes. Nobody is certain where she went or why.
- Narin expands its territory, claiming Sennetta and Port Prosperity. The nation of Bronzemoon is formed.
- Akhil (24) and Moon Eyes (18) marry.

607
- Dekan builds two outposts along the Tiger River shore to keep a better eye on the Raptor Empire. Small villages begin to form around these Outposts, named Strongfist and Hardrock.

608
- Buho, Syna, and Oath finally reach an agreement to become a new nation, Celestos, a holy nation based on the tenets of the church. Buho is made the capital.

609
- Leaping Cat, a member of the Elder Oath Council, dies.
- Dekan, Strongfist, and Hardrock come together to form a new nation simply called Dekan after its new capital.

610
- Castle Trueblade is completed. A small village begins to grow around it.
- Political upheaval reaches a pitch in the Deltalands between the Frontiersmen and Homesteaders. An election is called to oust Bardoc Stoutheart (a moderate) from office.
- Present Year