The Timeline Thus Far
Here is the timeline relating to the history of the campaign setting. Remember – these events have already happened and are not necessarily the story of the campaign that we will play. They just set the stage.
Your characters will join the story in 1501 DR in the present day. You are privy to the information below because these are relatively big world events that your characters would reasonably know of, or have heard of, even if they don’t hail from this area. Your character can ‘know’ as much or as little of this information as you choose. Enjoy! 😊
Expedition to the Basin
Under King Agmar II‘s rule, the Agmar Peninsula thrived as a vast and prosperous realm on which the Kingdom of Agmar spread to the very corners of the land and sea – tens of thousands of people live and thrive within the safety of the peninsula. But as the population grew, the lands resources became scarce. The king orders a northern expedition to the Starforged Basin, so as to extend the kingdom’s reach.
—1376 DR
—1379 DR
Starforged Basin is Settled: Wolfesboro
The fertile basin heralds Wolfesboro as its inaugral town, nestled just beyond the mountain-canyon that separates it from the peninsula. The expedition’s diaspora gave rise to numerous other villages and settlements, but Wolfesboro‘s swift growth and prosperity are attributed to its strategic role as the gateway to the basin, serving as a crucial passageway for travelers in both directions.
Tensions Rise
Keldan Flintforge, is an esteemed artificer and visionary, renowned for both his ego and the pivotal role he’s played in advancing and sustaining the Kingdom of Agmar through innovative technology and progressive thinking.
In a bold public declaration, Flintforge demands greater political dominion and authority in exchange for his ongoing unmatched genius – but is endlessly rebuked by the reigning power.
—1415 DR
—1416 DR
The Ultimatum
King Agmar II stands unwavering against Flintforge‘s demands – in response, Flintforge issues a hauntingly egotistical ultimatum;
Dominion over the majority of the kingdom that he believes he created, or mutually assured annihilation of everything within it. If he can’t have his creation, then no one will.
As tensions escalate, civil strife consumes the realm. Some fervently embrace Flintforge‘s vision of an idyllic domain under his leadership, while others, repulsed by the depth of his determination, rally to the monarchy’s side.
A Last-Ditch Effort
With his demands not met – Flintforge sets his sights on annihilation. He initiates his plan to unleash an unfathomable weapon of destruction upon Agmars Peninsula.
The monarchy attempts to intervene, but Keldan‘s genius always leaves him one step ahead. Realizing that he is out of both options and time, King Agmar II orders the kingdoms magic council to exhaust all of their resources to rip the centre of the kingdom into the sky and shield it, with only moments to spare.
—1416 DR
—1416 DR
Agmars Sundering
A blinding burst of light completely engulfs Agmars Peninsula and the seas that surround it.
As the destructive radiance fades, the inhabitants of the now floating city watch as their realm ignites beneath them.
Their homes and their families; reduced to dust.
The Kingdom of Agmar is no more.
Last Fortune; the Floating City
High above the realm, the fragments of the once famed kingdom emerge as the city of Last Fortune. Within its confines, a society grapples with ruin and unrest. The weight of the events that unfolded under King Agmar II‘s rule casts a dark shadow upon his name. Pressured by the populace, he surrenders the remnants of his legacy to his son, fading into obscurity.
Prince Lysander ascends to the throne.
—1417 DR
—1417 DR
The Aftermath
Agmar’s Peninsula, once lush and vibrant, has transformed into a desolate, necrotic realm haunted by erratic storms of lingering magic. Within this unforgiving Hellscape, as it is now known, monstrous creatures have emerged upon the land, some of them warped and twisted by the residual energies.
Returning to life on the ground is now an impossibility. Isolated and devoid of essential resources like sustenance, water, and supplies, the floating city faces dire circumstances.
Supply Lines Established
King Lysander strategically leverages the towns, villages, and settlements within the Starforged Basin, with Wolfesboro serving as the central hub for gathering essential supplies, sustenance, and provisions destined to traverse the treacherous Hope Canyon, connecting Wolfesboro to Last Fortune.”
—1419 DR
—1420 DR
Convoys Attacked; the Danger Grows
As time goes on, the dangers within Hellscape grow. The supply expeditions to Last Fortune are attacked with increasing frequency. The monstrous creatures brave closer and closer to Wolfesboro.
In a strategic move aimed at safeguarding Last Fortune, King Lysander institutes an elite cadre of guardians within Wolfesboro, known as Horizons Watch. Committed to protecting both Last Fortune and Wolfesboro at any expense, these exceptional soldiers stand as the vanguard of defense.
Wolfesboro Under Siege;
The Ironclad Bastion
As the monstrous threat advances, Wolfesboro suffers a harrowing siege, causing substantial loss of life and destruction.
The opportunistic mercenary clan, Rengaw, completes construction of the imposing Ironclad Bastion – a colossal mountain gate that seals off Hope Canyon. Its quarterly opening becomes a monumentous event, signaling the departure of supply caravans bound for Last Fortune, and the brave souls of Horizons Watch that take on the journey.
—1427 DR
—1501 DR
Present Day
The symbiotic connection between Wolfesboro and Last Fortune remains resolute. The vital supply routes persist, yet are as perilous as ever. Last Fortune remains suspended in the sky, graced merely a few times annually by convoys bearing essential resources. Meanwhile, Wolfesboro and the diverse settlements within the Starforged Basin thrive and burgeon, as civilization within the realm gradually convalesces and begins to heal; but unbeknownst to the peoples of this realm…