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'''[20 AR]''' Formation of The Knights of the Road
<br>A paladin of Light Keep, Ser Dafydd Silvertongue, creates "The Knights of the Road". A knightly order whose goal is to patrol and protect the trade roads between Arelith’s many settlements.

'''[35 AR]''' The Knights of the Road disband
<br>With the sudden disappearance of their leader, Ser Dafydd Silvertongue, the Order fell into shadow and was forgotten.

'''[40 AR]'''
<br>The church of Bane is declared illegal in all surface settlements of Arelith. As a result, membership within the Church plummets as their presence upon the island diminishes.

'''[67 AR]''' Restoration of the Knights of the Road
<br>Ser Ubaldo Ferraz, Nelehien of Impiltur, and Marceline Diamanti successfully manage to restore the Order of the Knights of the Road.

'''[73 AR] Diabolist's Rise'''
<br>Devil Worshippers and Infernalists rule most settlements

'''[74 AR] Formation of the Bramble Watch'''
<br>The Bramble Watch forms under the Korab Clan, with Jan "Nightingale" Korab serving as its Warden. An outpost is initially built atop the hilltop presently known as Howling Point, however it was relocated to its current position upon which their fortifications reside.

'''[79 AR] Bramble Watch Independence'''
<br>The Warden of the Bramble Watch, Bothor Gentlebreeze, declares the Bramble Woods independent of the Heartwood Grove’s oversight. This is reinforced by the declaration that the Bramble Rangers are a separate and sovereign entity.

'''[100 AR] The Army of Light'''
<br>Defeated in the Battle of Glorang Mur.

'''[116 AR] The Harpers'''
<br>The organization known as "The Harpers" establishes an Enclave in Arelith. ''(New Area/Feature added to Server)''

'''[148 AR] Axehold Accords'''
<br>A treaty between several surface settlements is signed in the Axehold building within Westcliff. This treaty unites Guldorand, Brogendenstein, Bendir Dale, Sencliff, and the Arcane Tower in a mutual defense agreement. Later the same year, this alliance would contribute to a surface-wide island-wide war.

'''[152 AR] Fourth Sharran War Begins'''
<br>Prior to 152 AR, the Church of Shar operated discreetly, remaining in the darkness and assisting believers from their tower within the Shadow realm. Guided by a Svirfneblin High Priestess known as "Dark Star," the Church engaged in minor operations and schemes, though it lacked sufficient membership and leadership to pose a significant threat to the isle. These dynamics underwent a notable shift when Mortenthir "Sojourner" Varsius, a human male, assumed control of the Church and the title of Nightseer.

'''[156 AR] Founding of the Order of the Stranger'''
<br>Sadie Hasper, a battlemage of Helm, establishes the Order of the Stranger. This faction focuses on the protection of the innocent, weak, injured, and young across the isle of Arelith. A politically unaffiliated organization, the order was soon sanctioned by the Mayor of Guldorand, Ezekiel Klennald.

'''[156 AR] Founding of the Church of Helm'''
<br>Emma Young, Priestess of Helm and member of the Order of the Stranger, was initiated as High Watcher on the island of Arelith by Sadie Hasper and established the Church of Helm. When Sadie was granted the status of Landed Nobility and christened Baroness of Castle Gloom, she transferred leadership of the Order to Baldric Pyecroft, knight of Torm. Tragically, Sir Baldric was murdered by a Warlock of the Demon Lord Paush, Neli Ore, who was a known plague upon the isle. This pacted one was later defeated.

'''[157 AR] Founding of The Gauntlet'''
<br>With the loss of Sir Pyecroft, leadership passed to Aura Bigstep and the half-orc Tug. Under their direction, the "Order of the Stranger" was rebranded the "Order of the Open Hand" and changed their fundamental direction. Emma Young and Jensen Whisper, both former members of the Order of the Stranger, founded "The Gauntlet" together to continue the original principles of Sadie Hasper under the Church of Helm.

'''[159 AR] Assault on Castle Gloom ''(Fourth Sharran War)'''''
<br>The Mystran Inquisition stationed at Castle Gloom executed a daring rescue mission to free Diana Nerelith from the clutches of Maalafess "Keph" Enkephalon within the Abyssal Citadel. Exploiting an opportunity presented by a man named Sergor, who opened Castle Gloom's door to depart, agents of the Void Cult infiltrated the fortress. In the following chaos, the former Mayor of Guldorand, Mather Allias, and Order of the Stranger member Aura Bigstep were captured.

'''[159 AR] The Merging'''
<br>"The Order of the Open Hand" and "The Gauntlet" merged Around 159 AR as the Open Hand’s membership had mostly diminished.

'''[165 AR] Crusade of the Gauntlet ''(Fourth Sharran War)'''''
<br>High Watcher Emma Young of Helm, leading the Order of the Gauntlet, declared a Crusade against the Church of All-Shadow in 165 AR. The ensuing conflict unfolded intermittently over the next five years, featuring numerous skirmishes across various locations. Significant engagements occurred in Kholingen, the Minimir Region, Bendir Dale, Cordor, Shadow Wharftown, Sibayad, and within the depths of the Underdark.

'''[173 AR] The Division'''
<br>Emma Young, before retiring to Waterdeep with her family, ordained Konstantin Helbrecht as the new High Watcher of Helm. Afterward the Church of Helm and Gauntlet separated due to disagreements. The Gauntlet relocated its Headquarters to the Radiant Heart Keep near Nexus Falls under the leadership of Knight Commander Tristan Wilkinsen and Knight-Captain Coralee Fairbrook, while the Church of Helm remained in Cordor under the leadership of Konstantin Helbrecht.

'''[173 AR] Fourth Sharran War Ends'''
<br>After over two decades of conflict and campaigns, the leaders of the Void Cult decided at the end of 171 AR, to demobilize and sequester the Church of All-Shadow. In a final ritual, they opened several waygates at an undisclosed location within the Shadow Plane, into which many cult members vanished towards unknown destinations. High Priestess "Herald" Merwyn assumed the role of Nightseer within the Church of Shar from Mortenthir and, alongside Lilian "Lalassu" Williams, Zith, and Quirina, continued the Goddess' work until the group's ultimate collapse in 174 AR.

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