Chronology / Known Historic Periods in the world of Ashling:
Time in Ashling is measured in After Awakening Years (AAW), starting from the moment the races of the world were awakened from their slumber.
- 0 AAW: The Awakening - The time when the races of the world were roused from their sleep and began to emerge into the world.
- Days of Youth 300 AAW - 899 AAW: A period of growth and exploration as the different races flourished and expanded their territories.
- Time of Empires 900 AAW - 1300 AAW: The rise of powerful empires as different factions vied for dominance and control over vast regions.
- Years of "The Veil of Darkness" 1301 AAW - 1500 AAW: The emergence of the Empire of the Black Ice, ruled by the Chosen of A'bhaath, in the frozen beyond. This dark era marked by the empire's dominance and oppression.
- 1501-1900 AAW Threads of a New Beginning Era: The decline of the Time of Empires led to the arrival of the first human refugees in the Rania Peninsula.
- 1632 AAW: The establishment of various countries in the Rania Peninsula, including Sarune, Vorgia, Zaren, Ulthus, and the Unified Kingdom of New Tur (Naroth and Elestar). The final defeat of the Great Orcish warband of Ux Gal Ver marked the end of Orc and Goblin resistance against human conquest.
- 1732 AAW: Civil war breaks out in the Kingdom of New Tur as the twin sons of late King Etheros Karl the 3rd vie for the crown. After a devastating twenty-year conflict, the kingdom is divided into Narothian and Elestar Kingdoms, each ruled by one of the twin sons.
- Years of Arcane 1900 AAW to 2498 AAW: The rise of Magocracy in the Republic of Ulthus, as Blackfaced mages gain control over the Senate, leading to manipulation and dominance.
- 2100 AAW: War breaks out in the Turian domains, leading to an all-out conflict in the peninsula. In response to the growing power of Ulthus, the Elves of Al Aron form a Pact with Naroth, aiding them in the first Narothian-Ulthus war.
- 2195 AAW: The Second Narothian-Elestar war erupts over the control of Ranon Sea Islands, resulting in a prolonged stalemate.
- 2478 AAW: The Republic of Ulthus unleashes a devastating magic spell in the heart of Naroth, annihilating the capital city of Levan. The world is shocked by this display of power. Elestar and Al Aron come to Naroth's aid, honoring the ancient pact. After a decade of intense warfare, the coalition led by Commander Aris Vicante Olinte infiltrates and conquers the capital of Ulthus (Golun), leading to the surrender of the Ulthian Senate.