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History
Note: The "present" of the novel is Second Aeon, 1999. Each Aeon is 2000 years long.
Human history on Rhadixe can be divided into several periods:
- Ancient: First Aeon, circa 1-2000 (about 4000-2000 years in the past)
- Prior to Anihkesh's banishment, the Celesti were guided by the Sylfae and the Solari by the Jenisi. The Lunae during this period tended to war amongst themselves over which Naia they should serve - despite the Naia's own efforts to admonish them to the contrary. Similar tribal warfare occurred within the Celesti and Solari peoples. But when pale-skinned strangers with magical powers began to appear in their midst, each race in turn went through its own spell of panic. Persecution and slaughter of these so-called "Witch-fiends," their Kimerae companions and anyone who supported them soon followed. This continued until finally Anihkesh, the Daemons and the Kimerae together relocated the "Witch-fiends" to the distant, newly-created continent of Teneb. Because this relocation was only possible with the assistance of Kimerae (e.g. flying Dragons), the other races were unable to follow at this time.
- Age of Kingdoms: Second Aeon, circa 1-500 (2000-1500 years in the past)
- This period dawns with Anihkesh's disappearance after the creation of Teneb, and Enuzir's creation of the Luminaries. The Righteous begin this age as a despised minority, but steadily rise in political and cultural influence as the Luminaries make their power felt. Meanwhile the other races gradually become consolidated during this period and leadership becomes more formalized.
- Medieval: Second Aeon, circa 500-1400 (1500-600 years in the past)
- As long-distance trade increases, Celesti, Solari and Lunae increasingly come into contact. The results range from successful cultural exchange to ideologically-charged warfare. Toward the end of this period, the Celesti "discover" Teneb. But their initial foray is a disaster because they are completely unprepared for the degree of magical sophistication that the Tenebrae possess by this time in history.
- Renaissance/Colonial: Second Aeon, circa 1400-1850 (600-150 years in the past)
- The Celesti and Solari become increasingly tied in both the economic and cultural arenas. Jointly they invade a number of Lunae territories, and ultimately Teneb. Although occasional territorial squabbles between the conquerors occur, as well as local insurrections, for the most part the Celesti and Solari succeed in extending their shared empire. The Tenebrae resist them fiercely however, and do not withdraw to Methakasha until close to the end of this period, when the loss of magic forces them to do so.
- Modern: Second Aeon, circa 1850-1999 (150 years in the past - "present")
- Colonization continues. But as the overseas settlements of "New Celes" increases in size, the settlers increasingly feel alienated from their lands of origin. They reject the old theocratic and technocratic models in favor of liberal democracy. Over the years they establish a new tradition of human rights and toleration for other races. The Tenebrae slowly emerge from isolation toward the end of the 1960s. Throughout the coming decades they experience alternating outbursts of liberal embrace and conservative backlash, the latter steadily worsening during the 1990s as the prophesized time of Enuzir's Purification draws near.
Last update: October 28, 2004
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