Project Eryss Timeline

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Before 0 | 0 — 1550 | 1700 — 1855 | 1860-2100 | 2100 — 2207
2210 — 2311 | 2312 — 2357 | Current

To be continued….

Before year 0:
Ancient Times

Before -1200: The Age of Legends and the Emergence of Ethereal

Formation of Early Civilizations: The earliest civilizations emerge in Ecanria, led by metahuman rulers and sorcerers who wield both magic and early technology. These civilizations are characterized by city-states and tribal alliances, with leaders often seen as demigods.

Pioneering Magic and Technology: The development of magical devices and primitive technology enables these societies to thrive. The use of enchanted tools for agriculture, architecture, and defense begins to shape the landscape of Ecanria.

Creation of Mythology: Stories of legendary heroes, demi-gods, and spirits are passed down orally, forming the foundational myths of various cultures. These figures often embody ideals of bravery, wisdom, and strength, influencing societal values.

Ethereal’s First Appearance: Ethereal, a ghost-like woman with enigmatic powers, is first seen by inhabitants of Ecanria. Her presence becomes a significant part of folklore, symbolizing the connection between the spirit world and the physical realm. Tales of her appearances inspire both reverence and fear among the populace.

-1200 – -800: Rise and Fall of Civilizations

c. -1200: The rise of powerful metahuman factions leads to the establishment of the Council of Elders, a governing body comprising the most influential sorcerers and rulers. They strive to maintain peace but face challenges from ambitious warlords.

c. -1000: An unprecedented magical storm ravages the region, leading to the first major collapse of civilizations. Many cities are destroyed, and the survivors retreat to rural areas, relying on ancient survival techniques.

c. -900: Infighting and territorial disputes escalate among tribes, resulting in the Battle of the Twin Peaks. This conflict sees several notable sorcerers engage in a catastrophic showdown, leading to widespread destruction and the fragmentation of regional powers.

c. -800: The concept of Divine Champions emerges, where certain metahumans are believed to be chosen by the spirits or gods to uphold balance and protect their tribes from the chaos of war. These champions become central figures in the ongoing conflicts.

– 700-0: Fragmentation and Survival

c. -700: The collapse of several early cultures results in a fragmented landscape, where small tribes or settlements rise and fall. The legacy of past civilizations is preserved only through oral traditions, as knowledge of magic and technology becomes scarce.

c-500: The remaining tribes begin to forge alliances for survival, creating the first Covenants of Peace—temporary treaties aimed at curbing violence and fostering cooperation in resource sharing.

0 — 1550
Ecanria’s Golden Age

0 — 506: Foundation of Ecanria and the Reign of Kaldor I

0: Kaldor, a mighty sorcerer, unites various magical tribes and human settlements to establish the kingdom of Ecanria. He consolidates his power through a combination of diplomacy and displays of his vast magical abilities.

c. 100: Ecanria has become the world’s first true magical empire, with Kaldor reigning as an immortal king. His rule introduces a structured magical society, with laws and societal norms integrating magic into everyday life.

c. 150: The Arcane Council is founded, comprising representatives from different tribes and factions to ensure diverse magical traditions are respected and integrated into governance.

506: King Kaldor I dies after an unprecedented 500-year reign, leaving behind a legacy of stability and magical advancement. His general, Alaric, ascends to the throne.

510: Alaric’s wife, Elysia, becomes the first Oracle of Ecanria, tasked with interpreting the will of the Spirits of Ecanria. Her unique ability to communicate with the spirits of past leaders strengthens her influence

511: The integration of sorcerers into the government becomes formalized, with various magical orders playing essential roles in governance and policy-making.

700 — 900: Peak of the Magical Empire

c. 700: Ecanria reaches its zenith as the cultural, magical, and political center of the world. Other nations look to Ecanria as a beacon of advancement, establishing diplomatic ties and trade agreements.

735: The Eldritch Academy is established as the most prestigious magical institution, attracting students from neighboring nations to learn sorcery and magical studies.

c.850: Ecanria’s advancements in magic has led to the formation of alliances and treaties with surrounding kingdoms, enhancing diplomatic relations and fostering cultural exchange.

900 — 1400: Rise of Techno-Magic and the Techo-Magical Renaissance

c. 900: A technological renaissance begins within Ecanria, leading to the integration of magic and technology—known as techno-magic. This innovation results in groundbreaking advancements in various fields, including transportation and communication.

909: The Arcane Tech Symposium is established, an annual event where sorcerers and technologists gather to share their latest discoveries, fostering collaboration between the two disciplines.

932: The first Techno-Magical Constructs, such as enchanted golems and automatons, are created, demonstrating the successful blend of magic and technology for practical applications in labor and defense.

933: Traditionalist factions led by some powerful sorcerers resist the blending of magic and technology, advocating for the preservation of “pure” forms of magic. Tensions escalate between these factions and those embracing techno-magic.

940: The First Techno-Magic War breaks out between factions that support techno-magic and traditionalists who oppose it. The conflict results in significant advancements in both magical combat and technological defenses.

950: After years of conflict, a peace treaty is signed, leading to the establishment of the Techno-Magical Accord, which formalizes the collaboration between sorcerers and technologists, ensuring the continued development of techno-magic.

c. 1000: Ecanria solidifies its position as a leader in both magic and technology, influencing neighboring kingdoms to adopt similar practices, thus sparking a broader Techno-Magical Renaissance across the region.

1400 — 1500: End of the Golden Age

1410: Oracle Elysia willingly lets herself die to join the Spirits of Ecanria and reunite with her late husband, Kaldor. This act is viewed as a profound sacrifice, marking the end of the “First Oracle Age,” and seen as the beginning of the end of Ecanria’s Golden Age.

1411: A new Oracle is chosen by the Spirits—a young woman named Mara Skyborn, who is not of royal blood. Her ascension signifies a shift in the Oracle’s role, focusing on bridging traditional magical practices and new techno-magical innovations The beginning of Mara’s tenure ushers in the Second Oracle Age, characterized by exploration and innovation in the integration of magic and technology.

1450: Westhaven, the biggest Ecanrian colony, is declared an independent nation, with its own king. The city of Eldrige is renamed “Kingsmarsh” as the first King of Westhaven, King Alric the First, is crowned. This is seen as the final blow for the Ecanrian Empire, which within the next 50 years is reduced to one single kingdom.

1500: The Ecanrian Empire is officially over, but the kingdom remains.

1700 — 1855:
The Rise of Waric and the Waric Wars

1700 — 1810: Rise of Waric and the first Waric War

c. 1700: Lord Waric, known as the Shadow Sorcerer, begins gathering minions and plotting to take over Ecanria. His ambition to conquer the kingdom is fueled by a deep resentment for its prosperity and magical advancements.

c. 1760: Waric establishes a dark lair in the Shadow Vale, a hidden region filled with malevolent spirits and dark creatures, where he trains his followers in the dark arts and prepares for an impending assault on Ecanria.

1790: After almost a century of plotting, Waric launches his first attack on the Royal family of Ecanria. They survive, but Ecanria is dragged into a civil war that’s going to last almost two decades.

1808: Waric and his minions are finally driven back and imprisoned in the Shadow Vale. Mara the Oracle fears that they will return.

1810 — 1815: Birth of Key Figures

1810: Arian Starbridge is born.

1812: Princess Alysia of Ecanria, daughter of King Rodric and Queen Melisara, is born. Her birth is celebrated throughout the kingdom as a symbol of hope and prosperity for Ecanria.

1813: Lady Kayla, a flitling with unique magical abilities, is born, destined to become Princess Alysia’s playmate and lady-in-waiting.

1827 — 1838: The Second Waric War

1827: Waric, having amassed a formidable army — including Mira, one of the corrupted Spirits of Ecanria, and Malvoria the Shadow Sorceress — bteaks out of Shadow Vale and prepares a new attack on Ecanria.

1828: Waric attacks the Ecanrian Royal Palace. During the chaos of the assault, Captain Arian Starbridge, newly appointed bodyguard to Princess Alysia, is gravely injured while protecting her. In a desperate attempt to save his life, the Arcane Council transforms him into a techno-magical cyborg, enhancing his abilities. Oracle Mara, recognizing Alysia’s potential, grants the now 16-year-old princess the ability to transform into the magical hero Kaldor, channeling the spirit of the legendary sorcerer, Kaldor 1. Only Arian and Lady Kayla know Alysia’s secret identity.

1828 — 1838: Over the next ten years, Alysia leads a double life, fighting against Waric and his minions as Kaldor. She gains a reputation as a powerful hero, and her encounters with Waric’s forces become legendary tales throughout Ecanria.

1838: In a climactic confrontation, Alysia and Kayla inadvertently trigger a powerful spell during a battle with Waric, resulting in a magical explosion that puts them and Waric into an eternal slumber.The three remain trapped in a hidden cave, their fates intertwined, as the Ecanrian Wars come to an abrupt end. The kingdom enters a period of uncertainty, unaware of the heroes and villain resting in the depths of magic.

1838 — 1840: Without Waric, his minions are defeated by the remaining heroes of Ecanria. Mara Skyborn and Captain Arian, now going by the named “Lady Seraphim” and “Lord Paragon” unite the heroes and usher Ecanria into a long period of peace.

1855: With the passing of King Rodic without any heirs, Lady Seraphim and Lord Paragon take up the ruling of Ecanria by popular demand, but they refuse to take on Royal titles.

1860-2100:
The Westhaven Empire, Evershade Academy and the Changeling Era

1860 — 1890: Emergence of Changelings and the Westhaven Empire.

c. 1860: In the 300 years since the Ecanrian Empire fell, Westhaven has grown to become an empire itself, though not as big or powerful. The biggest of its colonies is Tir’Galdur, which lies to the Northwest of Westhaven, and where the strong Fae presence means there are a number of magic-users… they’re just too scattered and unorganized to have stopped Westhaven from conquering.

1862: The Evershade Academy of Arcane Arts is founded in Tir’Galdur by Gavrielle Emberthane, Regulus Corvenne, Sylvaine Vaelora and Hamish Larkfield, who set up the four study branches of the school: Sorcery, Wizardry, Glamour and Bardic. The official goal is to foster learning and progress… the unofficial goal is to unite Tir’Galdur’s magic-users and revolt against Westhaven.

1893: The Changeling Hospital is founded in Edridge, the capital of the expanding Westhaven Empire. The institution aims to care for superhuman or semi-human foundlings, orphans, and abandoned children, offering them a place to belong. (In Westhaven, metahumans are predominantly known as “changelings.” This term reflects their ability to shift forms or possess extraordinary abilities, distinguishing them from ordinary humans.)

1893 — 1900: Though the Changeling Hospital is staffed by compassionate caregivers and magical practitioners who help the children discover and control their powers, promoting acceptance of their identities as changelings, people of Westhaven are skeptical and the Hospital is under many threats.

1900: The changeling orphans at Changeling Hospital form a secret organization known as The Protectors, led by the charismatic Finnian Blackwood. The group operates in secrecy throughout Kingsmarsh, using their unique powers to fight crime and help those in need. The Protectors establish a code of conduct, emphasizing justice, unity, and the importance of helping the marginalized, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie among the members.

1930: Jack Chance, an orphan with odd pink skin, white hair, and hypnotic abilities, is delivered to the Changeling Hospital.

1955: Jack, Initially a member of The Protectors, Jack feels constrained by their rules. Along with fellow orphans Violet Blackwood and Clara Renfield, breaks out of the hospital to form their own trio of notorious criminals. They take on the names The Partisan (Jack), The Tempest (Violet), and The Shade (Clara), using their powers for personal gain rather than altruism.

1960: The Protectors have become a semi-known organization in Westhaven, recognized for their heroism. However, they frequently clash with The Partisan, The Tempest, and The Shade, creating a rivalry that captivates the public. Rumors circulate of a brewing conflict between the two groups, sparking debates about the morality of their methods and the legitimacy of their goals.

1962: The Evershade Academy celebrates its hundredth anniversary. Sylvaine Velora, well over 200 but still strong and youthful thanks to her Fae blood, plots to conquer all of Tir’Galdut and the rest of the world, making deals with the Fae Lords in order to reach her goal.

1965: The Shade dies during a confrontation with The Protectors, marking a tragic turning point in the conflict.The Tempest is gravely injured and taken to the undersea kingdom of Oceandria for healing by its benevolent king, Nereus. Although she survives, her physiology alters drastically, making it impossible for her to live on land again.

1971: The Tempest marries King Nereus, officially becoming Queen Violet of Oceandrea. The Partisan is invited as the only surface-dweller guest at the royal wedding, symbolizing a fragile truce between their worlds. The wedding is celebrated as a significant event, bridging the gap between the surface world and Oceandrea, showcasing a newfound alliance.

1975: The Protectors are officially sanctioned as heroes of Westhaven by the Empire’s ruling council. This event marks them as “the oldest superhero team in the world,” leading to an increase in their popularity and acceptance within society. With official status, The Protectors gain access to resources, training, and recognition, further solidifying their place in Westhaven history.

1977: Sylvaine Velora makes her coup attempt but fails. Fae Lords and Ladies instead begin establishing their rule of Tir’Galdur, banishing the study line of Glamour from Evershade; from now on, the school will only teach Sorcery, Wizardry and Bardic. Glamour will only be allowed for the Fae and certain members of the nobility.

1980: Due to their new Fae ruling class, Tir’Galdur becomes the first of Westhaven’s colonies to gain independence. This starts the slow decline of the Westhaven Empire.

1990: The Partisan, unaging due to his unique abilities, begins to delve into the secrets of the universe. He adopts the role of a “freelance agent,” working on various projects that bring him closer to the truth.

1990 — 2100: Like Ecanria before it, Westhaven gradually loses a lot of its colonies and the empire ends with a whimper rather than a bang. By 2100, Westhaven is reduced to one kingdom.

2100 — 2207:
The Third Waric War, the Rise of Paragon Bay and the Cold War

1860 — 1890: Emergence of Changelings and the Westhaven Empire.

1930: Jack Chance, an orphan with odd pink skin, white hair, and hypnotic abilities, is delivered to the Changeling Hospital.

1980: Due to their new Fae ruling class, Tir’Galdur becomes the first of Westhaven’s colonies to gain independence. This starts the slow decline of the Westhaven Empire.

1990 — 2100: Like Ecanria before it, Westhaven gradually loses a lot of its colonies and the empire ends with a whimper rather than a bang. By 2100, Westhaven is reduced to one kingdom.

2210 — 2311:
Project Eryss, the Dark Queen Vespara, and Claudia Westwood

2209 — 2215: The Birth of Project Eryss and of the Dark Queen Vespara

2209: The mysterious Project Eyss starts in Paragon Bay with the goal of creating new female metahumans through experimental procedures, blending science and magic.

2210: One of Project Eryss’s first successes is achieved: a baby girl named Claudia is born, destined to grow up as a powerful witch with extraordinary magical abilities.

2212: In Tir’Galdur, Dame Callista Theron Veil, a minor noblewoman with Fae blood, is contacted by the spirit of Sylvaine Vaelora, and eventually takes on the monicker of Dark Queen Vespara. As the “Dark Queen” she begins gathering followers.

2228 — 2268: Claudia’s Marriage and Influence

2228: At the age of 18, Claudia marries Walter Westwood, a 28-year-old steel magnate. Unbeknownst to him, Claudia subtly uses her magic to amplify his wealth and success, laying the groundwork for the Westwood legacy.

2229: Their first child, William “Bill” Westwood, is born, marking the beginning of a new generation intertwined with both magic and influence.

2238: Walter Westwood dies unexpectedly at the young age of 38, leaving Claudia a widow with two young sons: Bill (9) and Rob (8). Following his death, Claudia decides to relocate with her sons to Paragon Bay for a fresh start.

2248: Rob Westwood, now 18, sets out to sea in search of adventure but mysteriously goes missing. It is later revealed that he inadvertently angered a sea god and was transformed into a mermaid.

2249 In memory of his brother Rob, Bill Westwood, at the age of 20, establishes Westwood Films, which quickly gains popularity for its innovative storytelling and magical special effects.

2250 — 2255: Project Eryss shifts tactics and kidnaps several women to experiment on them in hopes of creating new metahumans. Two of the kidnapped women, Lady Vittra and Lady Chaos, emerge as successful subjects and begin working for Project Eryss as operatives.

2265: Count Ravenwood of Kingsmarsh is born into a life of luxury within Kingsmars’s elite upper class, establishing connections that will influence future events in the political landscape of the region.

2261: Bill Westwood marries Elizabeth “Liz” Masterson, a renowned supermodel. Claudia uses subtle magical influences to ensure Liz remains a devoted and faithful wife, ensuring the family’s reputation stays intact.

2268: Grace Westwood, later known as “Grandmother Grace,” is born as the daughter of Bill Westwood.

2270 — 2280: The First Rise of Vespara

2270: The Dark Queen Vespara has started a bit of a counter-movement in Tir’Galdur, teaching Glamour to her followers and opposing the Fae Lords and Ladies. Unfortunately, the outside world sees her as a bit of a knockoff of Lord Waric, which annoys her.

2273: The first meeting between Lord Waric and Queen Vespara doesn’t go particularly well, starting a bit of an international incident. War between Ecanria and Tir’Galdur is avoided because Tir’Galdur disavows Vespara and assures both Waric and the rest of the world that “that lunatic isn’t the Queen of anything, much less our country.”

2274: An enraged Queen Vespara starts a hostile takeover in Tir’Galdur. She begins driving the Fae Lords and Ladies from the land to establish herself as the Queen.

2275: At the request of Evershade’s new Headmistress, White Sorceress travels back to Tir’Galdur to help fight Queen Vespara. While she does not take anyone else from the White Council, she does decide she needs companions and protectors for the journey. She calls upon four spirits of magic, granting them humanoid forms. The Familiar Four — Witchcrow, Magikitty, Enchantmouse, and Viper — are thus created.

2277: Vespara is beaten down by White Sorceress and the Familiar Four, and is forced to go underground. A new ruling class is established, mostly members of the alliance, ending the Fae rule of Tir’Galdur… though most of the nobility are still magic-users, and a number of the old families keep their power. White Sorceress and the Familiar Four return to Paragon Bay, after having been gone for two years.

2280 — 2310: Urban Reorganization, birth of Claudia’s great-grandchildren, and death of Claudia

2280: Under its current High Chancellor, Elysia Verenthia, Paragon Bay undergoes significant urban restructuring and is officially split into 12 districts, each with unique identities and leadership, fostering a sense of community and organization.

2288: At the age of 20, Grace Westwood becomes part of a complex plan orchestrated by her grandmother Claudia, who is now 98. Grace is sent as a concubine to Lord Waric, aiming to strengthen ties with the powerful figure and investigate potential avenues for magic and influence.

2289: After a year of political maneuvering, Grace is freed from her position and returns to Paragon Bay, where she gives birth to triplets: Charlotte, Adam, and Emily, ensuring the Westwood lineage continues.

2308:
The Honourable Lady June Blackthorne is born in Tir’Galdur, a minor noblewoman
Leo Langdon is born in Paragon Bay.

2310: Claudia Westwood passes away, just two weeks after celebrating her 100th birthday. Before her death, she secretly ties her spirit to the “Circlet of Westwood,” a powerful magical artifact, and specifies in her will that the first descendant to display metahuman abilities will inherit the circlet on their 18th birthday.

2312 — 2357:
The Blackstone Invasion and the Modern Era

2312 — 2342:: Many Births

2312: Count Ravenwood relocates to Paragon Bay, seeking new opportunities and influences. He soon becomes a prominent member of the White Coven bringing his knowledge and experience to the group.

2315: Pierce Langon, younger brother of Leo Langdon, is born. The same year, a seven year old Leo discovers he has magic powers, He’s trained by the White Coven, with White Sorceress herself taking an interest in him and planning on recommending him for a place at Evershace Academy.

2321: Rebecca “Becky” Wilde is born, destined to become a key figure in the superhero landscape of Paragon Bay

2325: Leo Langdon, now 18, is accepted into Evershade, largely thanks to White Sorceress’s help. Here he meets The Honorable Lady June, and they fall in love.

2330:: Leo Langdon proposes to Lady June on the same day as they graduate from Evershade. She accepts, and her mother, the Honourable Lady Blackthorne, isn’t opposed to the idea… but because she’s nobility and he isn’t (he’s not even from Tir’Galdur) tradition dictates that he has to go through a number of trials in order to prove himself “worthy”. He manages all the trials, and they are married.

2333: The Honourable Lady Blackthorne dies, meaning that Leo and June become the new Honourable Lord and Lady Blackthorne.

2335:

Kimber Bowman, AKA Goldstreak, is born.

Milo Fischer, AKA Paradigm, is born.

2336:

Harlan Gardener is born to a politician in Mystic Grove. Daisy Langdon is born to “new money” businessman Pierce Langdon and his wife Valerie.

In Tir’Galdur, Holly Blackthorne, Robyn Foxlane, Davinia Duskvale and Neala Loughfern are born.

The Dark Queen Vespara, wanting to stage a comeback, visits the families of Holly. Davinia and Neala to mark the newborn baby girls and turn them into her loyal followers. Davinia’s parents, Nehemiah and Lylah Duskvale, agree — but the others resist. The Loughferns, Forrest and Aaron, hide in a small village in Tir’Galdur with Neala, while the Blackthornes take Holly and flee to Paragon Bay. to meet up with Leo’s brother Pierce Langdon and his family. They seek help from Leo’s old mentor White Sorceress, who promises to shield them against Vespara… she’s defeated her once, before after all.

2337:

Rosalyn Ysabel Westwood, the oldest granddaughter of “Grandmother” Grace Westwood, is born.

On the same day, Jenna Lee Foster is born in Harmony Heights, a small town far from Paragon Bay.

2338: An orphaned baby girl is adopted by Steve and Larry Hayden, a wealthy gay couple residing in Emerald Hills. She is named Pamela and becomes a significant figure in the future of Paragon Bay.

2339: Two cloned baby girls are “born” in a Project Eryss lab, destined for powerful roles in the metahuman community. They will later be named Candykate and Mimette.

2340:

Bill Westwood passes away at the age of 99, leaving Westwood Films to his daughter Grace.

Maya Wilde, daughter of Becky Wilde, is born.

Sadie Swift, an girl from the small coastal town of Stellara, attends Aurora University. When the villainess Mothmistress spreads a lust-enducing dust over the university, Sadie and the other students go into a state of mindless lust and end up in a wild, frenzied university-wild orgy. Several of the girls, including Sadie, end up pregnant… but Sadie, despite not knowing who the father is, decides to keep the baby.

2341 — 2350: The Blackstone Invasion and Expanding Westwood Inc.

2341: The Blackstone Invasion occurs when demons invade Paragon Bay. A number of events happen as a result:

- - In the ensuing battle, Paragon and the White Sorceress sacrifice themselves to protect the city, with Paragon saving the life of a 6-year-old Milo Fischer, who is left in a wheelchair.
  - Sadie Swift, highly pregnant, is cursed by a demon and goes into labour as the demons toy with her. The Familiar four, under orders from White Sorceress (who essentially sent them away so they wouldn’t sacrifice themselves as well), help her, beat back the demons and help deliver the baby… who thanks to the curse is born with a tail and monkey-like traits.
  - Queen Vespara takes the opportunity to attack Leo and June Blackthorne in the hope of getting their now 5 year old daughter Holly. Leo and June sacrifice themselves and seemingly kill Vespara to save Holly, who survives, but with total amnesia and a curious flame-shaped mark on her belly.
  - Paragon Bay’s 14th district, Blackstone, is formed as a dark counterpart to the 13th district, Moonstone.
  - Paragon Bay’s 10th district, Cinderfall, is destroyed by the Black Fire. It’ll later be rebuilt as Phoenix Heights.
  - Not remembering her parents or anything else, Holly Blackthorne’s adopted by her uncle and aunt Pierce and Valerie Langdon.
  - Count Ravenwood becomes the new head of the White Coven. Also technically takes over as the Familiar Four’s “Master.”
  - During the funeral for Paragon and White Sorceress, Sadie Swift approaches the mourning Familiar Four with her new baby daughter, whom she has named Kaya Swift. The Familiar Four find comfort in the baby, and Magikitty nicknames her Monkaya — a name that sticks.

2342: Sadie and Monkaya have become the only non-magicals who are allowed to enter the White Coven’s Refuge in Mystic Grove whenever they want, largely because they help the Familiar Four deal with the loss of White Sorceress. The Familiar Four have started treated Monkaya as a “baby cousin” whom they often babysit.

2343: Grandmother Grace Westwood successfully expands Westwood Films into Westwood Inc., with her daughter Charlotte (Rosalyn’s mother) starting to produce films for the company.

2345: Holly Blackthorne is 8 when she begins showing signs of not only being a powerful sorceress but also being ridiculously lucky.

2346: Now 11 years old and using a wheelchair, Milo Fischer begins experiencing visions and dreams from Paragon, discovering that Paragon has transferred his intelligence and tech knowledge to him, revealing itself gradually. He starts inventing new devices.

2347: Cinderfall has been completely rebuilt and officially changes its name to Phoenix Heights.

2348: Harlan Gardener, age 12, begins seriously studying wizardry. He turns out to have a talent for it and gets tutoring from a Mystic Grove wizard.

2351 — 2357: More supers emerge

2351: At 30 years old, Becky Wilde, single mother to 10-year-old Maya, adopts the mantle of Ermine, becoming the White Vigilante of Blackstone.

2352: Now 17, Milo Fischer connects with Seraphim, revealing he has inherited knowledge and memories from Paragon. He begins planning to follow in Paragon’s footsteps.

2353:

Rosalyn Westwood, aged 15, discovers her metahuman ability to control illusions and begins providing special effects for her mother’s films.

Holly Blackthorne, now 17, temporarily moves to Tir’Galdur to start her four-year education aT Evershade Academy of the Arcane, that her parents once attended. Harlan Gardener, on a scholarship, also travels to Tir’Galdur, meeting with Holly for the first time on the flight. In Tir’Galdur the two meet with Robyn Foxlane, Davinia Duskvale and Neala Loughfern, with Holly unaware of their past connection.

2354:

At the age of 20, Milo Fischer dons an exo-suit to regain mobility and adopts the name “Paradigm,” stepping into the role of Paragon’s successor.

During a school trip to New Lakeport, 16-year-old Jenna Lee Foster is kidnapped by Project Eryss while visiting a lab they secretly control. She is experimented on but returned with no memory of the events. At night, while she sleeps, Jenna transforms into Nightshift, a mysterious superhero who floats over Harmony Heights and drains criminals’ energies, unaware of her own identity.

Holly Blackthorne discovers that Queen Vespara is still alive and still has Davinia in her thrall, now wanting Holly and Neala as well. Robyn and Harlan get sucked in as perfect candidates for the Queen’s spells.

2355:

Rosalyn Westwood, now 18, inherits the Circlet of Westwood. When she puts it on, she communicates with the spirit of her great-great-grandmother Claudia, granting her incredible powers.

Pamela Hayden, now 18, is kidnapped by Project Eryss and transformed into the shapeshifting Miss Metamorph. Concurrently, Candykate and Mimette, having lived in controlled comas, are awakened and tested by Project Eryss. While Mimette, who is mute but possesses powerful forcefield abilities, is deemed a success, Candykate, who can speak normally but whose powers is simply to create candy out of thin air, is classified as a failure and sold to SweetSpot Foods as a worker. Both Mimette and Miss Metamorph fall under the mind control of The Partisan as his new accomplices.

2356:

On Claudia’s orders, Rosalyn seeks out Jenna, who is attending acting school in Harmony Heights. Unbeknownst to Jenna, Rosalyn is aware of her alter ego as Nightshift due to Claudia’s connection to Project Eryss. The two, both 19, begin a romance; Rosalyn genuinely falls for Jenna but continues to follow Claudia’s orders regarding her.

Ermine rescues Mimette and Miss Metamorph from The Partisan. Miss Metamorph reunites with her overjoyed fathers, while Mimette, who had never had a name, is given the name Claudia Barrett and presented to the world as Pamela’s mute cousin.

After a year as a slave, Candykate discovers her ability to create magical candy and breaks free from her imprisonment, starting her supervillain career in Paragon Bay, often clashing with Ermine. Mimette, however, views her as a “sister” and feels sympathy for her.

Ermine, realizing the need for guidance among young superheroines, teams up with Ethereal to form “The Super Chick Alliance,” with Mimette coming up with the name. They recruit Mimette and Miss Metamorph as the first members, while Maya, not allowed in the field, assists as “Chinchilla,” acting as Central Control.

2357:

Holly Blackthorne. aged 22, defeats Queen Vespara, graduates from Evershade, and moves back to Paragon bay to begin as a “witch for hire” in Mystic Grove. Robyn and Harlan, now her lovers, come with her, with Harlan becoming Holly’s research assistant while Robyn tries to make her break as an actor.

Monkaya, at the age of 16, is now old enough to count officially as a superheroine, though she’s been going around in a leotard and helping people out for some time already, having been taught heroics by the Familiar Four.

Rosalyn embraces her new identity as Dream Jewel, although her motives are less altruistic than they seem. She invites Jenna to Paragon Bay for Spring Break and uses magic and bribes to keep her there as her assistant/sidekick, “Sleeping Spectre.” (Welcome to Paragon Bay)