Historical Timeline & Eras

The history of Geminaea extends back to the very beginning of the universe itself. This timeline, divided into five major periods, tracks the significant developments and transformations that have shaped the cosmos, the planets of Geminaea, and the lives of the mortals who inhabit them.

1. Genesis Timeline

The Genesis Timeline marks the beginning of the universe, starting with The Aethyr Explosion around 12 billion years ago. This event set the foundation for the formation of stars, galaxies, and eventually the first planets. This timeline ends with the formation of Geminaea’s astral system and the emergence of life on its planets.

• Eras: Hollow Era , Formation Era , Propagation Era , Inception Era , Conception Era , Evolution Era • Key Events: The Aethyr Explosion, Formation of Aethyr Stars and Galaxies, Creation of the Geminaean Astral System, Emergence of Life on Proto-Geminaea

1. Divergence Timeline

The Divergence Timeline covers the evolution of life on Terra, leading to the rise of the first sapient beings, the Proma. During this period, the Proma developed cultures and belief systems, discovering their ability to wield magic. The timeline ends with the War of Belief and the destruction of Geminaea during The Rending.

• Eras: Investigation Era , Discord Era , Annihilation Era • Key Events: Emergence of the Proma, Discovery of Magic, Formation of Early Civilizations, The War of Belief, The Rending

1. Recovery Timeline

After The Rending, the Recovery Timeline details how the Ottan survivors, led by Ola’Vandyr, rebuilt the world. They reformed the shattered planet into two new ones—Aradaea and Vitaea—and created a new pantheon of gods to guide the reborn world. This timeline also covers the early stages of life and civilization on the newly formed planets.

• Eras: Reconstruction Era , Regrowth Era , Resurgence Era • Key Events: The Reformation of Geminaea, The Creation of the New Pantheon, The Rebirth of Life on Aradaea and Vitaea, The Early Development of New Civilizations

1. Discovery Timeline

The Discovery Timeline marks an era of exploration and technological advancement. As civilizations on Aradaea and Vitaea grew, they began to explore their world and the nature of existence. This timeline ends with the creation of Ravena, the moon that stabilized the twin planets.

• Eras: Exploration Era , Inquiry Era , Arcane Era • Key Events: The Rise of Kingdoms and Empires, Rediscovery of Magic, First Contact Between Aradaea and Vitaea, The Convergence Crisis, Creation of Ravena

1. Neoteric (Modern) Timeline

The Neoteric Timeline is the most recent in Geminaea’s history, starting from the creation of Ravena to the present day. This era includes the rapid development of both planets, the colonization of Ravena, and the War of the Moon. It also covers the growing influence of the Eldaari and the current events of the Ascendant Era.

• Eras: Convergence Era, Lunar Era , Ascendant Era • Key Events: Colonization of Ravena, The War of the Moon, The Ravena Guildpact, Mortal Ascendancy

Exploring the Timeline

Each of these timelines and the eras within them represent important chapters in Geminaea’s history. Readers can explore detailed articles on each timeline and era to learn more about the events that have shaped the world.

Eras of Geminaea

Era	Abbreviation	Raveni Standard Date	Length (Years)	Length	Major Events	Timeline	Real-World Allegory
Hollow Era	HE	-11,700,606,300	150,000,000	~150 million years	- The Aethyr Explosion - Aethyr Afterglow - The Dark Ages - Aethyr Miasma - Ends when the first Astral Bodies are formed (Aethyr Stars)	Genesis Timeline	Big Bang, Creation of the Universe, the Dark Ages
Formation Era	FE	-11,550,606,300	450,000,000	~450 million years	- Massive Aethyr Stars quickly burning out - Aethyr Void & Rifts form from fallen Aethyr Stars - Universe heats up (a lot) - End when the first Aethyr Galaxies form	Genesis Timeline	Reionization, Galaxy Formation
Propagation Era	PE	-11,100,606,300	500,000,000	~500 million years	- Aethyr stars are smaller, longer lived, more stable - Aethyr galaxies consolidate and stabilize - Ends when the first Astral Exoplanet is formed	Genesis Timeline	Matter-dominated Era
Inception Era	ICE	-10,600,606,300	5,830,000,000	~5.83 billion years	- Astral Star formation rate peaks- Universe cools down- Many Astral Star Systems exist with exoplanets- Potentially habitable astral systems form- Ends when… more	Genesis Timeline	Matter-dominated Era
Conception Era	CCE	-4,770,606,300	670,000,000	~670 million years	- Proto-Geminaea is bombarded by astral debris- The Proto-Geminaean Moon is formed (Anevar)- Conditions on Geminaea begin to settle- Ends when the first life… more	Genesis Timeline	Pre-Cambrian Era
Evolution Era	EVE	-4,100,606,300	4,100,000,000	~4.1 billion years	- Cells evolve from single-cell to complex organisms- First fish, plants, land animals, etc. evolve- Several extinction events with major changes in weather +… more	Genesis Timeline	Paleozoic Era, Mesozoic Era
Investigation Era	INE	-606,300	300,000	~300 thousand years	- Early Proma begin spreading across Geminaea, forming primitive cultures - First belief systems emerge - Proma begin to wield magic - Ends when the first gods are created	Divergence Timeline	Cenozoic Era, Human Prehistory, The Stone Age
Discord Era	DE	-306,300	1100	~1100 years	- Proma civilizations form- More established religions and structured belief emerge- The relationship between the power of a god and mortal belief begins to be… more	Divergence Timeline	The Stone Age, The Bronze Age, Classical Era
Annihilation Era	ANE	-305,200	100	~100 years	- The differing civilizations of Geminaea war over their different views of the world- Gods become increasingly warlike and cruel as the mortal experience grows… more	Divergence Timeline	Classical Era
Reconstruction Era	RCE	-305,100	1000	~1000 years	- Ola’Vandyr and their followers are the only mortal beings remaining in Geminaea- Ola’Vandyr’s followers create a new pantheon of gods bound by a pact of… more	Recovery Timeline	None
Regrowth Era	RGE	-304,100	300,000	~ 300 thousand years	- The re-established primitive Proma (known as Haku) begin to spread across Aradaea like they once did on Proto-Geminaea (but this time without any gods walking… more	Recovery Timeline	Cenozoic Era, The Stone Age
Resurgence Era	RSE	-4100	1100	~1100 years	- Haku-descendent races on Aradaea develop into more advanced civilizations, learning early technologies and the existence of magic- Awakened Vitaean races… more	Recovery Timeline	Human Pre-History, The Bronze Age, The Iron Age
Exploration Era	EE	-3000	1000	1000 years	- The sapient races of Aradaea and Vitaea form kingdoms and empires and begin to explore the world and the nature of existence- Conflicts of expansion… more	Discovery Timeline	Classical Era
Inquiry Era	IQE	-2000	1000	1000 years	- Shared identities began to form between the disparate races of Geminaea based on shared belief inspired by the Prophets of the Pantheon- The “Old World”… more	Discovery Timeline	The Middle Ages
Arcane Era	ACE	-1000	800	800 years	- Continuous advancement in understanding and control of magic by the various civilizations of Geminaea (motivated by competition)- Magical technologies develop… more	Discovery Timeline	The Renaissance Era
Convergence Era	CVE	-200	200	200 years	- A coalition is formed between the most magically advanced civilizations of Geminaea of both planets with the goal of solving the Convergence Crisis- Life is… more	Neoteric (Modern) Timeline	The Renaissance Era
Lunar Era	LE	0	2367	2367 years	- Shortly after the creation of Ravena, Aradaean and Vitaean arcanists began to endeavor to travel to the moon and a “space race” began- This space race shifted… more	Neoteric (Modern) Timeline	Modern Era
Ascendant Era	AE	2367	23	23 years	- The Eldaari have established control over all major civilizations across Geminaea and Eldaar will soon wield the full collective power of Geminaean belief and… more	Neoteric (Modern) Timeline	None (Future, Post-Global Society)

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