Timeline of the pathwalker story

Sarcosan Sahi Calendar

Each day on Aryth is about 26 hours long and each year is approximately 337 days. Adjusting for the vagaries of Sarcosan religious portent, each Great Arc is therefore about 34 days long. Each arc is further divided into lesser helias that vary in length between two and 17 days. Because of their inconsistency, and because only Sarcosan priests seem able to keep track of them all, the lesser helias are seldom used to mark time. There is one day during each helia, however, that is often used to measure time and it is called the helial zenith. The zenith is the midpoint of each arc and marks the day on which the ascending arc transitions to the descending one. For ease of comparison to known constants, note that because of the longer day length in Aryth, a character who has lived a given number of the shorter Aryth years is still just as old in actual time as a character that has lived the same number of years in the real world. Great Arcs of the Sorshef Each arc is named after the god-rider that is believed to hold the most power within that region of the stellar Sorshef. There are sections of the Book of the Sahi that tell of times in the ancient past when the god-kalifs of given arcs changed and were therefore given new names, but this has not happened since before the Sarcosans came to Eredane. The Scroll of Years Each of the cultures of Eredane records history differently. Elves have the longest history, which is recorded by the scribes of the Witch Queen’s court. The scribe calendar begins with Aradil’s coronation. Dates are recorded as the number of the year and the age, and with the advent of each new age the sequence of numbers begins again. Events prior to the coronation are said to have occurred in the Time of Years, a vague and unreliable period of myths and legends. Dwarves carve elaborate stories on the pillars of ancient chambers, marking the passage of years with elaborate symbology. Gnomes have complex and endless oral histories passed in song. Sarcosans track the months and years by the movement of the constellations. Each arc is named after the god-rider that is believed to hold the most power within that region of the stellar Sorshef. There are sections of the Book of the Sahi that tell of times in the ancient past when the god-kalifs of given arcs changed and were therefore given new names, but this has not happened since before the Sarcosans came to Eredane. These are known as... Great Arcs of the Sorshef Months of the Year: better known as "ARCS" to folk of Aryth. == Arc of SENNEACH, LA 100 (summer) 4. "the Arc of Battle", this is the traditional time of hunts, conquest, and trade caravans. Arc of SAHAAD, LA 100 (summer) 3. "Spring's End", this arc is the favored time for birthing foals. Traditionally this is also the time when nomadic Sarcosans left their winter camps. If born on the zenith of Sahaad, a Sarcosan child is thought to be destined for greatness. 20th CURRENT: Chapter 30, as of 10/28/07 the Group arrives on Bildgewater on the Corbron Isles and sneaks down to speak with Khalim, they enter his home to dinner... (the Group consists of: Zal, Durgaz, Eranon, Belal, Walden, and the Rim Tusk Boar) As the battle on the lines of the Green March continues from last evening the Cadaverous Eye "expels" the being from within (nicknamed: "Vryuad" by the PCs). The result has all the fighting armies blown down. 19th unknown to the pathwalkers - as a demon lead orc legion crashes the beaches of the Green March, Mi'shun and her Arrows aid the Lord of the land's Elves to hold them. Zal'Kazzir orders Faravor to fly south into the Green March to scout the Cadaverous Eye, then later reconnect with him in the Erethor beyond Baden's Bluff (taking Faravor about 2 days travel to the Green March from above Fallport: 720 Miles a day, 8 hour travel at 90' movement). Zal'Kazzir then conjures the magic path of "the Shadow Walk" (taking the group about 1 days travel to the Corbron Isles from above Fallport: 600 Miles a day, 12 hour travel at 50 MPH) Deeper north, about 1 day out of Fallport the group escapes but not before turning Vindicator to realize that he his actually the masked Walden. Durgaz talks him down and frees him of the mindwashing, in return Durgaz also aids his own troubled mind (alignment shift return). 17th - the FIRST QUARTER the Greedy Knave arrives at Fallport. Vindicator departs with the group in cages being driven by Durgaz's Rim Tusk Boar. Collune and the research team of the Hamlet and Caradul near the location of the Cadaverous Eye. 13th - the MOON CRESCENT Waking up on a ship imprisoned the pathwalkers soon find that they are being taken north on the Greedy Knave captained by Capt. Aesir Norfall, commanded by the bounty hunter "Vindicator". Severely weekend (negative levels, 5th level) and still charmed, they wait for a better time for escape. 11th - the MOON ZENITH (a child born on this day is said to be "destined for greatness.") Dinner with Jaedyn Norfall's "court". Meeting Darshod and the Vindicator (bounty hunter). The group is assaulted by charms, Eranon nearly allows escape before falling himself. 10th Walking into Bildgewater, Krell and Durgaz literally runs into Zal'Kazzir. As Eranon sees the battle from the forest he runs to intercept driving off or slaying Krell's asterix while Durgaz turns on his new boss allowing Zal'Kazzir to take revenge, ripping Krell into pieces with his polymorphed wyvern talons! Late evening, Durgaz "washes up" on shore beneath the coves of the Bloody Lighthouse Isle. There he meets Krell who seems to be dealing with the coven witches. A deal is arranged and Durgaz works as bodyguard for Krell for passage back to the main isle of Bildgewater. 7th-10th In these days Eranon and Zal'Kazzir search for Durgaz, having heard rumors of his death/suicide sinking to the bottom of the Pelluria. Zal'Kazzir conjures aids to work with him, but is less than impressed with the help. It is Etri who is found to have been a hidden demon of the succubus variety - following dealings with Eranon. The pathwalkers learn that Prince Jaedyn Norfall seems under the spell of Etri's coven of witches on his island fortress of Tumbledown. 6th Late evening aboard the Spear of Grief, Durgaz kills three Dorn shipwright carpenters while docked at Bildgewater. Following the slaying Durgaz "committs suicide", walking off the deck of the docked ship into the Pelluria - he sinks to the bottom due to his armor. Following rumormongering coming from the Bildgewater commoners, Eranon and Zal'Kazzir search but assume him dead four days later... Late afternoon, the Spear of Grief arrives at Bildgewater on the Corbron Isles. 4th By morning, an agreement is made and the Norfall House Pirate Princes begin taking the pathwalkers to the Corbron Isles. 3rd The pathwalkers sail on the Spear of Grief following the battle. On the evening at sundown three Pirate ships, the Norfall approach. Arc of DOSHRAM, LA 100 (spring) 2. "Planting", This arc is when young horses are broken. Sarcosan weddings are also thought most favored during Doshram. 32nd Evening, the battle of the Eye at Sea. All but the Spear of Grief sink, it is taken by mutany. Sunrise, the Cadaverous Eye is taken out of Baden's Bluff port. Pathwalkers follow, moving to meet Mi'shun at the Green March. Kyuad enters the Cadaverous Eye and assumed dead! All Aryth's Fell fall!! 31 Sunrise, the Spear of Grief Leaves Baden's Bluff port with the 75 Oruk Fist. 30 Morning, White Worm actually arrives in Baden's Bluff. 28th Krell's man barters ship passage in the Bluff. 27th Arrival in Baden's Bluff. 23th Krell's man makes deal in the Bluff. (Durgaz's vision) 20th Crossed the Plains of Ash & Blood. 10th Radagug is executed for escape attempt. 9th Arrival at the Felthera River, below the Plains of Ash & Blood. 8th Zal'kazzir and Eranon catch-up to the others who have been traveling for 13 days. 6th Zal'kazzir returns to Hamlet and picks up Eranon. 3rd Zal'kazzir finishes business in Sharuun and returns to the Hamlet. 2nd White Worm is near Eisin, headed toward Baden's Bluff. [unconfirmed] (750 miles, 22-24 days) 1st Zal'kazzir arrives in Sharuun Arc of SHAREEL, LA 100 (spring) 1. "the Arc of the Sisters", the first thaws in the central plains usually come by the end of Shareel and the wild boro begin their migration north. 31st Eranon returns on hippogriff to The Hamlet, Zal'Kazzir leaves for Sharuun. 28th Eranon and Zal'Kazzir fly to the Hag Swamp. Spend next two days working on cure. Kyuad and Durgaz leave for Baden's Bluff. White Worm is at Al Kadil, headed toward Eisin. [confirmed] (250 miles, 6-8 days) 18-27th Working on crafting, meetings with officials: War Council of Aradil, Sovaliss the Eye-Master, questioning Vrolk, etc. 19th Zal'Kazzir's family is murdered, his daughter kidnapped by Krell and his men. 18th PCs Arrive in The Hamlet. 9th PCs rescue Alamath and the slave caravan. 8th Vrolk's Ritual. (FULL MOON). Ivilose makes his stand at Worgren's Moor vs. the White Worm's additional troop of the 75 Oruk Fist, the same that fought here a year ago on this day! 4th White Worm is near Cambrial, headed toward Al Kadil. [unconfirmed] (500 miles, 15-16 days) {.5 months from 1st of Dorshram, LA 100} 1st PCs arrive under the Obsidian Spire at midnight of the 100th year. Arc of SUTARA, LA 99 (winter) 10. "Long Winter", this is still a time of bleak cold before the spring. Since the end of the Third Age, the long winters often seem to cling to the lands, a dread portent many attribute to the foul ways of Izrador. 29th Pact with the Dire Gators. 25th Bog Hag attacks PCs. 24th Frostbitten Taint on "Satan Rock", Durgaz runs Thorton to safety a half day away. 22nd The Cratering of an Undead Wyvern! The meeting of Ivilose the Elven Eye of Aradil. Crossing the Shadow's Highway 15th-21st PCs stay at ShadowWall. The Destruction of NEEGA, or Just Another Crow. Disection & Diagnosis of the Aranasil beast, Crowbeast Feathers & such. Kyuad allows Diero to escape. 14th White Worm is near Worgren's Moor, headed toward Cambrial. Radagug is near ShadowWall. [unconfirmed] (750 miles, 29-31 days) {1 month from 1st of Dorshram, LA 100}. Jahzir's host begins to move west toward Eisen from the Plains of Erenland driving great herds of boro, wild horses and sheep before them. 12th-14th Durgaz and Eranon run for over a day without rest to get to the point seen in Durgaz's vision so that they may try to save Kyuad, Thorton and Walden. 12th Southern CAMPAIGN BEGAN Arc of HISHA, LA 99 (winter) 9. "the Arc of WINTER", this time marks the heart of the winter season. The zenith of Hisha coincides with the winter solstice and is called "the Day of the Sun". 17th The Day of the Sun White Worm leaves Erenhead, headed toward Worgren's Moor. [unconfirmed] (1000 miles, 30-32 days) {2 months from 1st of Dorshram, LA 100} Orc tribes from the north move south toward Eisen/Zorgetch to join Jahzir's army. The FeyKiller prepares for the arrival of his host, standing ready to put new pieces on the board. Arc of HANUD, LA 99 (winter) 8. "the Arc of the Dead", this a traditional time to honor the memory of lost relatives and the only time of the year when it is wise to ask favors of the Sorshef. The Dorns, long influenced by the Sarcosan calendar, hold their most solemn ancestor ceremony on the zenith of Hanud. They call the ceremony "the Calling of Honors". 28th White Worm is near Worgren's Moor, headed toward Erenhead. [unconfirmed] (1000 miles, 30-32 days) {3 months from 1st of Dorshram, LA 100} 4th White Worm is near Cambrial, headed toward Worgren's Moor. [unconfirmed] (750 miles, 22-24 days) {4 months from 1st of Dorshram, LA 100} Arc of OBARES, LA 99 (autumn) 7. "the Arc of AUTUMN", and time for the last preparations before winter comes. Nomadic tribes returned to winter camps and settled in for the long winter by the zenith of Obares, also known as "the Day of Rests". 22nd White Worm is near Al Kadil, headed toward Cambrial. [unconfirmed] (500 miles, 14-16 days) {4.5 months from 1st of Dorshram, LA 100} 15th White Worm is near Eisin, headed toward Al Kadil. Radagug is sent to track Durgaz. [unconfirmed] (250 miles, 6-8 days) {5 months from 1st of Dorshram, LA 100} Arc of ZIMRA, LA 99 (autumn) 6. "Harvest", this arc is dry and windy across most of the lands. It is considered bad luck to be born in Zimra and in times not so ancient, children born on the zenith of Zimra were often drowned. Arc of HALAIL, LA 99 (summer) 5. "High Summer", in Eredane and the hottest time of the year across most of the continent. Children of age often attempt their soba, or “breaking ceremony,” during Halail. Arc of SENNEACH, LA 99 (summer) 4. "the Arc of Battle", this is the traditional time of hunts, conquest, and trade caravans. Arc of SAHAAD, LA 99 (summer) 3. "Spring's End", this arc is the favored time for birthing foals. Traditionally this is also the time when nomadic Sarcosans left their winter camps. If born on the zenith of Sahaad, a Sarcosan child is thought to be destined for greatness. The Shadow minions of the north are given an initiative to form a second burning line near the forests beyond Cale. A band of resistance forms to thwart this effort before it fully gathers - Roland's Raiders (2000+ Dorn) join with nearly 3000 Snow Elves in a deadly battle in which they are out matched 3-to-1. They hold back the tide. But a massive army of undead rise from the battlefield heading south... Northern CAMPAIGN BEGAN Arc of DOSHRAM, LA 99 (spring) 2. "Planting", This arc is when young horses are broken. Sarcosan weddings are also thought most favored during Doshram. Arc of SHAREEL, LA 99 (spring) 1. "the Arc of the Sisters", the first thaws in the central plains usually come by the end of Shareel and the wild boro begin their migration north. The Shadow in the North summons the Night Kings to Theros Obsidian for punishment for failing him for so long. 8th (FULL MOON). Nodin makes his stand at Worgren's Moor vs. the White Worm's troop of the 75 Oruk Fist, holding off the band so that the "Pathwalkers" can evacuate the village of Shadowdown. Pathwalker CAMPAIGN BEGAN Arc of SUTARA, LA 98 (winter) 10. "Long Winter", this is still a time of bleak cold before the spring. Since the end of the Third Age, the long winters often seem to cling to the lands, a dread portent many attribute to the foul ways of Izrador. Year 1, Last Age Erenland has been conquered. The assault on the Great Forest of Erethor and the dwarven clanholds of the Kaladrun Mountains begins. Year 897, Third Age Jahzir returns as the leader of Izrador’s armies, transformed and terrible. Hedgreg the Last, last of the Old Kings of the Dorns, dies in battle opposing him. The Last Batle is lost. The Third Age ends. Year 891, Third Age Jahzir Kamael, Lord General of all the armies of Erenland, disappears after several seasons of fighting renegades and raiders in the north. Year 243, Third Age Aradil’s agents discover a coven of elven devotees of Izrador operating in Erethor. The queen personally attends to the traitors and no sign of them is ever seen again. Year 1948, Second Age The southern dragons join the fray on the side of the humans and fey. Izrador is defeated again, but at great cost. The Second Age ends. Year 1920, Second Age The second rise of Izrador. His forces begin several tentative thrusts against the Fortress Wall. Abrutal war of constantly shifting batte lines proceeds for nearly 30 years. Millions of fey and humans are killed in battle or slaughtered by the invaders. Year 1216, Second Age Construction of the last of the keeps along the Fortress Wall of the Northern Marches is completed. Across the nations, soldiers are recruited to garrison the newly completed forts. Year 1123, Second Age The river town of Fartherness is refounded as Alvedara, capital city of Erenland, and construction begins on the first of what will eventually be known as the Bridge Towers of the Kalif. Year 861, Second Age Marriage of Hedgreg the Younger to Princess Ialla initiates an era of alliance between the Dornish kings and the Sarcosan colonial nobility. Year 230, Second Age Armies of the Sarcosan Empire invade southern Eredane. Year 5133, First Age The first rise of Izrador. The free peoples of Eredane unite to repel his hordes of orcs, goblinoids, giants, and demons. The Whispering Wood is formed. The First Age comes to an end. Year 4975, First Age A Dornish King, Sedrig the Sly, founds an enlightened monastery of learning. It will eventually become the Scholar’s Academy at Highwall, a great repository of knowledge. Year 4397, First Age Packs of undead from the Dornish battlefield become a horrifying scourge as they learn to hide and move beneath the coastal waters of the Ebon Sea, rising from the depths at night to stalk through shoreline villages. Year 3951, First Age The Dorns first land on Eredane’s southern shores. Year 2101, First Age Poedren of the Urthec Tribe becomes the first halfling to study magic with elven tutors in Caradul. Year 1, First Age Aradil the Witch Queen is crowned monarch of all the elves. Year Behind the Red Moon The Vale of Tears forms in the far north of Eredane as Izrador stirs. Continuous earthquakes shatter the region for more than a decade. Year of the Far Water The last of the dragons is born, as was foretold by the prophetess Kirinhi in her Fables of the Lizard’s Eye. Year of Colder Stone A miner of Modrun Clan is the first dwarf in history to kill an orc. His distinction is forever lost as, moments later, he and his party are slaughtered by the dead orc’s fellow raiders. Year Before the Rain Shadiuil is born. In time he will become the first of the High Kings of the elves. Aradil, known in later days as the Witch Queen of Erethor, will eventually become the greatest of this line. Year Under the Black Sky Erum Pel, chieftain of the Aru tribe, takes his followers deep into the Great Forest. They are saved from the demons there by spirits of the wood. Year of the Seer Wind Xircxi, Patriarch of the Dragons, gifts a crown of scales to Suthail Aman, High Lady of the elthedar. The present is a token of highest honor. PORTAL  |  THE SOUTHIES  |  DURGAZ  |  ERANON  |  ZAL'KAZZIR  |  KYUAD / Bill