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	The long-lived elves have a memory far longer than most of the other peoples of the world, but even their earliest origins are lost in mists of time. The earliest origins of the elves is the realm of myth and conjecture, debated endlessly by scholars both elven and non-elven. The religion of the elves is equally ancient, practiced long before any of Elvendeep's present neighbors ever existed.		The long-lived elves have a memory far longer than most of the other peoples of the world, but even their earliest origins are lost in mists of time. The earliest origins of the elves is the realm of myth and conjecture, debated endlessly by scholars both elven and non-elven. The religion of the elves is equally ancient, practiced long before any of Elvendeep's present neighbors ever existed.

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	*'''471''': In a move thought to result from fears of the startlingly quick revival of Zul Kiras and its aggressive moves on the international scene, Governor Topaz Silverbow makes his second highly controversial decision. The former Arangothian citizen negotiates Elvendeep's entry into Arangoth as a Crown Protectorate, giving up its sovereignty in exchange for guaranteed support should another war begin. Arlok has governed with a very light hand ever since, but even today the move is still debated fiercely in the Councils and unpopular among the commoners.		*'''471''': In a move thought to result from fears of the startlingly quick revival of Zul Kiras and its aggressive moves on the international scene, Governor Topaz Silverbow makes his second highly controversial decision. The former Arangothian citizen negotiates Elvendeep's entry into Arangoth as a Crown Protectorate, giving up its sovereignty in exchange for guaranteed support should another war begin. Arlok has governed with a very light hand ever since, but even today the move is still debated fiercely in the Councils and unpopular among the commoners.

	The Second Elvendeepish Civil War begins soon afterwards. Its roots are traced to the unresolved issues of the first: Governor Silverbow's controversial acceptance of dark elvish refugees; and in his placing the nation under the sovereignty of Arangoth. Rogue Deepish Council members ally with the discontent Generals and take the capital and sole city, Elfspire. Both sides accuse the other of being aided by ~~drow~~. Many Drache-based elves return to their homeland to fight. Asking their new sovereign Arlok not to interfere with his province's troubles, the liberal Silverbow/Mistwood faction, representing the chosen government, is eventually victorious after months of warfare. Governor Topaz Silverbow resigns afterwards. Dark elves are popularly blamed for inciting the war for their own ends.		The Second Elvendeepish Civil War begins soon afterwards. Its roots are traced to the unresolved issues of the first: Governor Silverbow's controversial acceptance of dark elvish refugees; and in his placing the nation under the sovereignty of Arangoth. Rogue Deepish Council members ally with the discontent Generals and take the capital and sole city, Elfspire. Both sides accuse the other of being aided by Dark Elves. Many Drache-based elves return to their homeland to fight. Asking their new sovereign Arlok not to interfere with his province's troubles, the liberal Silverbow/Mistwood faction, representing the chosen government, is eventually victorious after months of warfare. Governor Topaz Silverbow resigns afterwards. Dark elves are popularly blamed for inciting the war for their own ends.

	*'''472''': Under a new, more moderate Governor, some of Silverbow's changes are quietly swept under the rug. Though Silverbow is not despised outright (some still call him Dark-elf friend, and the phrase 'The Follies of Silverbow' is growing more common), dark elves are once again forbidden from entering the Soranion. Rumours stir that the secession of Elvendeep from Arangoth is on this new Governor's agenda. Others say he plans to request a summit to gain Leturian, Griffon and Khalar aid should a Fifth Zul Kiran war break out.		*'''472''': Under a new, more moderate Governor, some of Silverbow's changes are quietly swept under the rug. Though Silverbow is not despised outright (some still call him Dark-elf friend, and the phrase 'The Follies of Silverbow' is growing more common), dark elves are once again forbidden from entering the Soranion. Rumours stir that the secession of Elvendeep from Arangoth is on this new Governor's agenda. Others say he plans to request a summit to gain Leturian, Griffon and Khalar aid should a Fifth Zul Kiran war break out.

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	*For unknown reasons, possibly relating to the Dragon wars, The First City is abandoned, though a population of tribal Wild Elves stay in the Soranion, continuing to inhabit the forest to this day. No records survive to tell of the Malchuri's last days. Oral history among the elves of the Keulenestra say that the lineage of the ElfKing descends through them, and that Keulenestra was the later capital of a panelven Empire.		*For unknown reasons, possibly relating to the Dragon wars, The First City is abandoned, though a population of tribal Wild Elves stay in the Soranion, continuing to inhabit the forest to this day. No records survive to tell of the Malchuri's last days. Oral history among the elves of the Keulenestra say that the lineage of the ElfKing descends through them, and that Keulenestra was the later capital of a panelven Empire.

	*The Elven civilization of Symaru, in what is now Thontaran, is destroyed during the last throes of the Dragon wars. Its surviving inhabitants flee underground using elemental spells. Thus begins the long trek of the pale Symari, who spend thousands of years tunnelling beneath the surface to reach the safety of the west and their fellow elves. They would later join the Confederacy of Elvendeep, and their taste for shallow digging (certainly not as deep as the underdark) would make them the miners of the fair folk and inveterate enemies of the ~~drow~~. The Symari woods of Thontaran never grow back and even today the area is prairie.		*The Elven civilization of Symaru, in what is now Thontaran, is destroyed during the last throes of the Dragon wars. Its surviving inhabitants flee underground using elemental spells. Thus begins the long trek of the pale Symari, who spend thousands of years tunnelling beneath the surface to reach the safety of the west and their fellow elves. They would later join the Confederacy of Elvendeep, and their taste for shallow digging (certainly not as deep as the underdark) would make them the miners of the fair folk and inveterate enemies of the dark elves. The Symari woods of Thontaran never grow back and even today the area is prairie.

	*Once the dragon wars begin to subside, some brave elves choose to venture out of their protective forests, both to the south by sea and the north by rint and horse. Those northern-bound would beget the Khalar elves, who are almost indistinguishable from the human Khalars themselves nowadays.		*Once the dragon wars begin to subside, some brave elves choose to venture out of their protective forests, both to the south by sea and the north by rint and horse. Those northern-bound would beget the Khalar elves, who are almost indistinguishable from the human Khalars themselves nowadays.
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	*In the far east and far west, humans invent agriculture and begin to create their own small civilizations, now forgotten. This occurs primarily in the plains of the west (what is now Leturia and Griffon's Aerie), and the east (In what is now Tyranor and Teldanar). Wild humans are found throughout the world, but as the elves hold the midland forests, dwarves and orcs the mountains, and the dragons the far north, there are few other places than open plains for human kingdoms to grow strong.		*In the far east and far west, humans invent agriculture and begin to create their own small civilizations, now forgotten. This occurs primarily in the plains of the west (what is now Leturia and Griffon's Aerie), and the east (In what is now Tyranor and Teldanar). Wild humans are found throughout the world, but as the elves hold the midland forests, dwarves and orcs the mountains, and the dragons the far north, there are few other places than open plains for human kingdoms to grow strong.

	*Beset by growing populations of goblinoids, humans, dwarves, elves must further face the dark legacy of necromancy in increasingly frequent hordes of undead, and the strikes of the bold ~~drow~~ tunnelling up from their subterranean homes.		*Beset by growing populations of goblinoids, humans, dwarves, elves must further face the dark legacy of necromancy in increasingly frequent hordes of undead, and the strikes of the bold dark elves tunnelling up from their subterranean homes.

	*To further detriment, the Elven civilization of Elgaria is struck by disaster as their woodland home erupts in darkness and evil - perhaps released by tampering with evil magics. The majority retreat, but some stay, creating the community of Mazewood. Those who leave are known as the Yilcari.		*To further detriment, the Elven civilization of Elgaria is struck by disaster as their woodland home erupts in darkness and evil - perhaps released by tampering with evil magics. The majority retreat, but some stay, creating the community of Mazewood. Those who leave are known as the Yilcari.
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	*'''441-459''': Fourth Zul Kiran War. Once again, boundaries remain as they were at the beginning and both nations are severely weakened. Elven fear at another war will become a strong political force in the near future.		*'''441-459''': Fourth Zul Kiran War. Once again, boundaries remain as they were at the beginning and both nations are severely weakened. Elven fear at another war will become a strong political force in the near future.

	*'''454-469''': In the last few years of the war, the battle-weary High elves choose as governor Arton Mistwood, a staunch liberal, hoping for a change in their fortunes. Not only is Arton married to a human, but in his House is a half-~~drow~~, his niece Laerdra. Both Arton and his wife, the Arangothian griffon-rider Sora Mistwood are decorated war heroes, but the controversial Governor's changes offend the more conservative High Elves to the extent that he is assassinated. His reforms, however, seem to be supported by the majority of the Noble elves and after a short hiatus, another proponent of change is chosen.		*'''454-469''': In the last few years of the war, the battle-weary High elves choose as governor Arton Mistwood, a staunch liberal, hoping for a change in their fortunes. Not only is Arton married to a human, but in his House is a half-dark elf, his niece Laerdra. Both Arton and his wife, the Arangothian griffon-rider Sora Mistwood are decorated war heroes, but the controversial Governor's changes offend the more conservative High Elves to the extent that he is assassinated. His reforms, however, seem to be supported by the majority of the Noble elves and after a short hiatus, another proponent of change is chosen.

	*'''469''': Topaz Silverbow, former denizen of Drache and officer of its Royal Guard, becomes Governor of Elvendeep on an even more radically liberal platform. With great support in the Elite Guard and a number of Councilors, he overcomes the opposition of the more cautious members of the High Council. His reforms embroil the nation in controversy, starting with his decision to begin to settle 'reformed' ~~drowish~~ refugees in Elvendeep.		*'''469''': Topaz Silverbow, former denizen of Drache and officer of its Royal Guard, becomes Governor of Elvendeep on an even more radically liberal platform. With great support in the Elite Guard and a number of Councilors, he overcomes the opposition of the more cautious members of the High Council. His reforms embroil the nation in controversy, starting with his decision to begin to settle 'reformed' dark elvish refugees in Elvendeep.

	*'''470''': Elvendeep breaks out in its first Civil War, as rogue generals attempt to secede. A peace is negotiated only to allow Elvendeep to participate in the 470 International Grubball championships for the honour of the nation as a whole. Silverbow does not cease his radical policies, and the peace doesn't last.		*'''470''': Elvendeep breaks out in its first Civil War, as rogue generals attempt to secede. A peace is negotiated only to allow Elvendeep to participate in the 470 International Grubball championships for the honour of the nation as a whole. Silverbow does not cease his radical policies, and the peace doesn't last.
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	*'''471''': In a move thought to result from fears of the startlingly quick revival of Zul Kiras and its aggressive moves on the international scene, Governor Topaz Silverbow makes his second highly controversial decision. The former Arangothian citizen negotiates Elvendeep's entry into Arangoth as a Crown Protectorate, giving up its sovereignty in exchange for guaranteed support should another war begin. Arlok has governed with a very light hand ever since, but even today the move is still debated fiercely in the Councils and unpopular among the commoners.		*'''471''': In a move thought to result from fears of the startlingly quick revival of Zul Kiras and its aggressive moves on the international scene, Governor Topaz Silverbow makes his second highly controversial decision. The former Arangothian citizen negotiates Elvendeep's entry into Arangoth as a Crown Protectorate, giving up its sovereignty in exchange for guaranteed support should another war begin. Arlok has governed with a very light hand ever since, but even today the move is still debated fiercely in the Councils and unpopular among the commoners.

	The Second Elvendeepish Civil War begins soon afterwards. Its roots are traced to the unresolved issues of the first: Governor Silverbow's controversial acceptance of ~~drowish~~ refugees; and in his placing the nation under the sovereignty of Arangoth. Rogue Deepish Council members ally with the discontent Generals and take the capital and sole city, Elfspire. Both sides accuse the other of being aided by drow. Many Drache-based elves return to their homeland to fight. Asking their new sovereign Arlok not to interfere with his province's troubles, the liberal Silverbow/Mistwood faction, representing the chosen government, is eventually victorious after months of warfare. Governor Topaz Silverbow resigns afterwards. ~~Drow~~ are popularly blamed for inciting the war for their own ends.		The Second Elvendeepish Civil War begins soon afterwards. Its roots are traced to the unresolved issues of the first: Governor Silverbow's controversial acceptance of dark elvish refugees; and in his placing the nation under the sovereignty of Arangoth. Rogue Deepish Council members ally with the discontent Generals and take the capital and sole city, Elfspire. Both sides accuse the other of being aided by drow. Many Drache-based elves return to their homeland to fight. Asking their new sovereign Arlok not to interfere with his province's troubles, the liberal Silverbow/Mistwood faction, representing the chosen government, is eventually victorious after months of warfare. Governor Topaz Silverbow resigns afterwards. Dark elves are popularly blamed for inciting the war for their own ends.

			*'''472''': Under a new, more moderate Governor, some of Silverbow's changes are quietly swept under the rug. Though Silverbow is not despised outright (some still call him Dark-elf friend, and the phrase 'The Follies of Silverbow' is growing more common), dark elves are once again forbidden from entering the Soranion. Rumours stir that the secession of Elvendeep from Arangoth is on this new Governor's agenda. Others say he plans to request a summit to gain Leturian, Griffon and Khalar aid should a Fifth Zul Kiran war break out.

			*'''487'''-present: With the [[Crownlands\|Leptatarna]] defeat in the [[Arangothian Civil War]] Elvendeep ceased to be a protectorate state of [[Arangoth]], and is now a sovereign nation unto its own.

	*'''472'''-present: Under a new, more moderate Governor, some of Silverbow's changes are quietly swept under the rug. Though Silverbow is not despised outright (some still call him Drowfriend, and the phrase 'The Follies of Silverbow' is growing more common), dark elves are once again forbidden from entering the Soranion. Rumours stir that the secession of Elvendeep from Arangoth is on this new Governor's agenda. Others say he plans to request a summit to gain Leturian, Griffon and Khalar aid should a Fifth Zul Kiran war break out.

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	<ref name="BT">Before the founding of Tagrana, the point at which the Arangothian calendar begins.</ref>		<ref name="BT">Before the founding of Tagrana, the point at which the Arangothian calendar begins.</ref>
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Stygian: /* The Last Five Hundered Years */

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	*'''138''' Zul Kiras assaults the Great Woods, driving the 'penultimate' great Elven kingdom to retreat back to the 'Deep. Elvendeep is crowded with the near ultimate manifestation of the Cirdelaene, and its provinces are in disarray as they try to find room for the newcomers.		*'''138''' Zul Kiras assaults the Great Woods, driving the 'penultimate' great Elven kingdom to retreat back to the 'Deep. Elvendeep is crowded with the near ultimate manifestation of the Cirdelaene, and its provinces are in disarray as they try to find room for the newcomers.

	*'''140-159'' First Zul Kiran War. Orcs reach within twenty miles of Elfspire. The Mistwood province is annexed to Zul Kiras. The Elven Queen, Allamystrea is slain along with the royal family. Lacking any candidate strong enough to take the Crown without sparking civil war, Elvendeep is thrown into chaos.		*'''140-159''' First Zul Kiran War. Orcs reach within twenty miles of Elfspire. The Mistwood province is annexed to Zul Kiras. The Elven Queen, Allamystrea is slain along with the royal family. Lacking any candidate strong enough to take the Crown without sparking civil war, Elvendeep is thrown into chaos.

	Eventually, the nation chooses a temporary Governor to fill the vacant role. Ever after, the ruling high elves have elected a Governor every few years from among their number to serve as ruler (a situation best referred to as an Oligarchy or Regency, as it is a number of high nobles sharing power amongst themselves rather than any sort of democracy). None have thus far attempted to seize power and crown themselves. Many governors over the past few centuries, including such great elves as Sidastriel Frostfall and Arton Mistwood, have been from among those original aspirants to the throne.		Eventually, the nation chooses a temporary Governor to fill the vacant role. Ever after, the ruling high elves have elected a Governor every few years from among their number to serve as ruler (a situation best referred to as an Oligarchy or Regency, as it is a number of high nobles sharing power amongst themselves rather than any sort of democracy). None have thus far attempted to seize power and crown themselves. Many governors over the past few centuries, including such great elves as Sidastriel Frostfall and Arton Mistwood, have been from among those original aspirants to the throne.

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	''(All according to Elvendeepish history, some more ancient accounts are disputed by scholars of other elven nations and other races. The most ancient information is mostly from myth, oral history passed down in tales and song, and a handful of scattered documents. Even for the elves, very few clear records have survived past the last few millennia)''		''(All according to Elvendeepish history, some more ancient accounts are disputed by scholars of other elven nations and other races. The most ancient information is mostly from myth, oral history passed down in tales and song, and a handful of scattered documents. Even for the elves, very few clear records have survived past the last few millennia)''

	==200,000+ BT==		==200,000+ BT<ref name="BT" />==
	~~''(Before the founding of Tagrana, the point at which the Arangothian calendar begins)''~~

	*Elves create the world's first civilization in the heart of the Soranion Woods. The kingdom's name is lost, but its centre is The First City, ruins of which are very scarce but can still be found in Elvendeep. It sustains itself not through farming, but through magic-aided orchards that are nearly impossible to tell from non-cultivated forest. The Deepish commonly call these people the Malchuri, after the river, but this is almost certainly a posthumous name rather than one from the kingdom itself. Some elves retain their tribal lifestyle.		*Elves create the world's first civilization in the heart of the Soranion Woods. The kingdom's name is lost, but its centre is The First City, ruins of which are very scarce but can still be found in Elvendeep. It sustains itself not through farming, but through magic-aided orchards that are nearly impossible to tell from non-cultivated forest. The Deepish commonly call these people the Malchuri, after the river, but this is almost certainly a posthumous name rather than one from the kingdom itself. Some elves retain their tribal lifestyle.
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	*'''472'''-present: Under a new, more moderate Governor, some of Silverbow's changes are quietly swept under the rug. Though Silverbow is not despised outright (some still call him Drowfriend, and the phrase 'The Follies of Silverbow' is growing more common), dark elves are once again forbidden from entering the Soranion. Rumours stir that the secession of Elvendeep from Arangoth is on this new Governor's agenda. Others say he plans to request a summit to gain Leturian, Griffon and Khalar aid should a Fifth Zul Kiran war break out.		*'''472'''-present: Under a new, more moderate Governor, some of Silverbow's changes are quietly swept under the rug. Though Silverbow is not despised outright (some still call him Drowfriend, and the phrase 'The Follies of Silverbow' is growing more common), dark elves are once again forbidden from entering the Soranion. Rumours stir that the secession of Elvendeep from Arangoth is on this new Governor's agenda. Others say he plans to request a summit to gain Leturian, Griffon and Khalar aid should a Fifth Zul Kiran war break out.

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			<ref name="BT">Before the founding of Tagrana, the point at which the Arangothian calendar begins.</ref>
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Stygian at 17:01, 30 November 2012

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	''(All according to Elvendeepish history, some more ancient accounts are disputed by scholars of other elven nations and other races. The most ancient information is mostly from myth, oral history passed down in tales and song, and a handful of scattered documents. Even for the elves, very few clear records have survived past the last few millennia)''		''(All according to Elvendeepish history, some more ancient accounts are disputed by scholars of other elven nations and other races. The most ancient information is mostly from myth, oral history passed down in tales and song, and a handful of scattered documents. Even for the elves, very few clear records have survived past the last few millennia)''

	==200,000+ BT== ''(Before the founding of Tagrana, the point at which the Arangothian calendar begins)''		==200,000+ BT==
			''(Before the founding of Tagrana, the point at which the Arangothian calendar begins)''

	*Elves create the world's first civilization in the heart of the Soranion Woods. The kingdom's name is lost, but its centre is The First City, ruins of which are very scarce but can still be found in Elvendeep. It sustains itself not through farming, but through magic-aided orchards that are nearly impossible to tell from non-cultivated forest. The Deepish commonly call these people the Malchuri, after the river, but this is almost certainly a posthumous name rather than one from the kingdom itself. Some elves retain their tribal lifestyle.		*Elves create the world's first civilization in the heart of the Soranion Woods. The kingdom's name is lost, but its centre is The First City, ruins of which are very scarce but can still be found in Elvendeep. It sustains itself not through farming, but through magic-aided orchards that are nearly impossible to tell from non-cultivated forest. The Deepish commonly call these people the Malchuri, after the river, but this is almost certainly a posthumous name rather than one from the kingdom itself. Some elves retain their tribal lifestyle.