Histories

Lithic Period (16,000-10,000 AO)
Before the arrival of the Archons, human societies were relegated to primarily hunter-gather groups roaming the continents of Tevrus. These groups would hunt the large megafauna like mastodons and wooly rhinoceroses and live in small tent cities. While this isn’t unique from previous sections of hominid history, it does note an advancement in lithic technology into religious structures and more effective megafaunal hunting patterns, as well as, an increase in population that saw the numbers of humans on Tevrus increase from 13 million worldwide to 26.5 million world wide. Some small religious structures in Talya. This period terminated with the arrival of the Archons and their civilization.

Arcane Period (10,000-4,000 AO)
Modern scholars are still debating the origin of the mysterious Archons, as well as the purpose of their equally enigmatic civilization. The prevailing theory making its rounds through academic circles is that the Archons were of extra-terrestrial origin, likely intrasolar, and either were a very scattered race with few settlements or were attempting to colonize Tevrus for one benefit or another. We know few things about the Archons themselves; instead, we are able to infer things about them from their effects on the planet and it’s creatures. For instance, the Archons clearly had a good mastery over the practical sciences, with the Arcane Period’s huge ecological shift as new genetic data began to surface on the planet; along with the enhancement, eradication, and even resurrection of certain organisms across the planet. The two biggest impacts of the Archon’s civilization however, were the deposition of Ichor from their bodies into both the ground and the population, along with the introduction of species such as Elves and Orcs, whomst interbred with primitive humans to create the modern array of phenotypes we currently see. Despite this, the human population dropped significantly during the Arcane Period. Scholars are unsure of how this had happened, since humans would have likely benefited from the more advanced society of the Archons. This period saw the introduction of arcane elements into the Tevran biosphere along with a shift in human society from lithic production to proto-arcane development, focusing technology around the manipulation of arcane principles, much like primitive practical sciences.

The ending of the Arcane Period is just as enigmatic as the start. Research shows that in some places it ended earlier than others. In Southern Talya, the Arcane Period ended the earliest, around 6,000 AO, and from there it began to spread across Kyphon, Talya, and Anova (ending in 4,000 AO in Najálisco) until the latest recorded date of 2,600 AO in the Austral Continents. Scholars are confused as to why the Archons left; however, the best known conclusion is that they likely died off due to an inability to adapt to the Tevran environment, much like the other extra-terrestrial species they introduced to the biosphere would as time progressed.

Pre-Antiquity (4,000 AO-150 RI)
After the fall of the Arcane civilization in Najálisco and the rest of Anova, human societies experienced a brief dark age, returning to practices and numbers prior to the Lithic Period. However, after the recovery period, around 2,300 AO for Anova, human societies had not only returned to using complex stone tools and living in complex societies, but had also adapted to the changed post-Arcane world, with new apex predators, like drakes and owlbears, and new diseases like sanguigens, such as vampirism. In Central Anova, the first civilization began to emerge around this time, the Chapopomec, who built large earthen mounds, stone sculptures, and ballcourts along the marshy, jungled coast of Costa Verde. While other civilizations in Orómes and Nitlacui were arising as well, far fewer is known about these cultures. Overall, the Pre-Antiquity of Central Anova is categorized by a dominant feudal culture and the beginnings of major practices like the Ballgame, pyramid-structures, and the worship of deities such as Anima’Kaqulja and Huehecacoatl. It is believed that the Pre-Antiquity ended after a period of climatological change brought large migrations of people from the north of Anova into the central and southern areas of the continent, causing a large change in societal order.

Antiquity (150 RI-400 PR)
Central Anovan Antiquity is characterized for it’s large, metropolitan, and eloquent civilizations. In general, this period was largely peaceful with small scale conflicts and complex politics beating out the larger scale war that soon began to dominate the Talian continent. The population flourished, dangerous flora and fauna became more rare, large advances in the sciences and arts reigned, and trans-continental trade funneled thousands of águilas worth of material through the Najáliscan region. It was in this environment that cultures such as the great city of Cicitlahuacan across Lake Atlatoani from modern day Santa Corazon, built from the ruins of an old Archon site, rose up to dominate the region. Cicitlahuacan was an ethnically and religiously diverse democratic society that appeared to have influence as far south as Chané and as far north as the Colonies (however, these are fringe estimates without much evidence to support them). The city would have thrived and controlled trade through the region, likely serving as a marketplace and production hub for speciality items like rare obsidian, important for rituals, and polished jade. Outside of Cicitlahuacan, the Chiché civilization was reaching its height, along with the first major city developing in the modern day Casas Grandes territory. Sadly, this time of peace would come to an end with the fall of the city of Cicitlahuacan and it’s complex system of alliances. It’s suspected that the citizens rebelled against the elite, descending the entire region into chaos for the next couple centuries.

Post-Antiquity (400-991 PR)
Post-Antiquity Central Anova is far more chaotic than its predecessor, with large-scale warfare and imperial states raging across the region. An increase in dangerous mega-fauna, disease, and famine was noted along with each prominent culture of the era crashing shortly after it’s inception. This period is best noted as the arrival time of the Najáli peoples from the northern section of the continent. Settling in a region stretching from Niqenajan to Costa Verde, the Najáli were an incredibly diversified group that more often than not found themselves as either the underclass of their cities or nomadic raiders living nearby. One group, the Toskitec, would become famous for establishing the city of Texcutlan on a series of ready islands at the mouth of the Xochitl River, the city that would later become Santa Corazon. From their capital of Texcutlan, the Toskitec formed the Eyitlatoani (or Triumvirate) in 834 PR, which spread out across the Los Valles and La Plata regions, with influence spreading over much of modern day Najálisco. In the late 10th century, at the height of the Triumvirate’s power, the empire’s warmongering and assimilationist practices began to hurt them as large numbers of smaller nations rebelled against the capitol. It was these rebellions, in combination with new Talian diseases and technologies, that allowed the Oroños in 991 to conquer the Triumvirate and usher in the colonial occupation of the continent of Anova.

Colonial Era (992-1155 PR)
Under the rule of the Golden Empire, or the Oroños as they called themselves, the primero population was brutally assimilated and stripped of their original cultures and religions. Many primeros died either as result of disease or the inhumane treatment found in their Granja system, which saw a return to feudalist practices and an implementation of a strict caste system, called the Clasificación. In the Clasificación, the top percent were the Islas, people born in Talya, with the Criollos, whites born in Anova. Below the “upper classes”' fell the Medios, those with some primero or Kyphonic ancestry, and the Tlatoanas, descendants of Triumvir aristocrats. Below those are the Primeros themselves and below them are the Kyphonic peoples, mostly brought as workforce for the plantation culture of the verdant coasts.

Aside from rigid racial hierarchy, assimilation, and genocide, the Oroños used the land of Najálisco to maximize profit. Large silver and tin mines were opened across La Plata, plantations and tar mills established along the coast and in the Abdoment, and rare material extraction soared across the region decimating the local environment. The Oroños did manage to build a variety of impressive feats of architecture; for instance, the city of Santa Corazon’s impressive canal system and Plaza Mayor, with its large Catedral Nacional and Palacio del Virrey, which now hosts the Najáliscan Congress. The decimation of the Anovan world and subsequent domination by the Golden Empire was short-lived; however, with a large portion of people unhappy with the Clasificación and Ganja system. Thus, in the mid 12th century, the people of Najálisco rebelled against the Golden Empire, bringing the Colonial period to an end.

Revolutionary Period (1156-1198 PR)
While the nation of Najálisico did not gain independence until 1163, most historians count the first battle in the War for Independence as the start to Najáliscan home rule. As its name suggests, the Revolutionary Period is dominated by the War for Independence which lasted between 1154-1163 PR and was fought between the Golden Imperial forces, lead by General Antonio de Qarbarca and the Armies of Villa and Barranca lead by Hidalgo Ortíz and Luís Vásquez respectively.

Anxídita Period (1249-1301 PR)
1249: End of Najáliscan Revolution. Enrique de Anxida I crowned king, starting Anxida dynasty. Felipe Guerrero elected to Secretary of Congress. Coronista and Republicano parties officially established.

1253-1257: Second Colo-Moravian War betwen ICA and Moravia. Moravia loses, destabilizing the Townsend's cabal and placing the Silent Court (which was laced with Nocturne Order members) into power

1256-1281: The Lucro. Economy booms, civil rights advancement, generally good time. Republicanos reign, Mateo Salazar del San Cristobal is Secratary for most of this time.

1261: Altawa (formerly Northern Sierra Alta) sold by Najálisco to the Nichibotsu Shogunate for 750,000 àguilas.

1263: Harborites gain control of ICA's government. Strong anti-Moravian, pro-personal liberty, anti-other religions, conservative party

1275: Nocturne Order destroys cotton and sugar cane production facilities internationally (Shieldbreakers and Kyphon)

1280: Large Outbreak of Wiindigo Syndrome across the Federation. Linked to famine in the native medio and primero populations.

1283: Nix Party (proped up by the Nocturne Order) only party allowed to have elections in Moravia. President George Stonewall institutes policies to industrialize slavery as well as crack down on previously established "free zones."

1284: Secratary San Cristobal postpones election indefinitely to allow for a bill ending term limits to be passed. Protests begin.

1285: Salazista forces take the city of Ana Maria

1286: Colonial Witchfinders given free reign to hunt across international borders.

1287: Royal Army refuses to assist Congressional Army in putting down Salazista rebels. King Ferdinand asks for Secratary San Cristobal to forfit his job and allow the election to happen.

1288: Republicano party hosts "interim elections" across Najálisco putting San Cristobal's second-hand man, Leonardo Ferrero as Secretary. Ferrero passes the bill on term limits then hands the Secretary chair back to San Cristobal. Coronista leader Juan Vasquez II and King Ferdinand call bullshit. Protests start again. King Ferdinand killed while attending a protest. His second-born, 9 year old, Antonia de Anxida becomes heir (older brother David removed from succession because of love affair with subordinate (specifically a guy, but no one talks about that directly).

1289-1298: Najáliscan Civil War. Fought between Coronistas and Rebulicanos but very messy with each area having a different faction. Utter chaos outside of the capital. Coronistas want more federal regulation. Republicanos believe the Congressional side should be more equal to the royal side. Coronistas win, installing new Federal Cabal and officially appointing Antonia Queen.

1293: ICA starts Prohibition.

1294-1300: Grande Tevran War [Artificer's War]. Fought due to compilacated alliances between Iron Pact and Reposté (basically WWI but with magic mustard gas). Colonies joined with Iron Pact, Moravia joined with Reposté. Iron Pact lost; leaving most of Maev in ruins, and propelling both Moravia and Najálisco into positions of power.

1301: Present Day.