Second Era

Second Era was a span of 6,825 years in the Shadow World timeline, beginning with the Loremasters and ending with the Wars of Dominion. It was preceded by a hundred thousand years of Interregnum following the First Era cataclysm, and succeeded by 6,050 years of Third Era which was the original "present" of I.C.E. Age GemStone III. Not to be confused with "Second Age", which was over 20,000 years ago in modern Elanthian history.

Several major stories of the I.C.E. Age took place in the Second Era, or involve aspects dating back to that time period. The following are some relevant highlights.

Timeline

Year	Event
-100 S.E.:	Andraax awakens to discover the world recovered from the First Era cataclysm. He hides his true identity, pretending to be Iylari.
1 S.E.:	The Loremasters found the College of Karilon, with the intention of bringing about civilization.
450 S.E.:	The first recorded instance of an extra-planar comet that disrupts the Eyes and allows incursions by otherworldly entities. The Dark Gods begin appearing. Some Loremasters believe they escaped from some inter-dimensional prison, or began as Lord of Essaence experiments with creating non-corporeal life. The Lords of Liabo (Orhan) reveal themselves for first time as a countervailing power. Some believe they have the same origin as the Dark Gods.
1950 S.E.:	Massive Flow storms and random portals erupt as the comet returns. The first servants of the Unlife begin appearing, in many forms and often as cults, all with the single purpose of utter annihilation.
2000 S.E.:	The mortal daughter of Kadaena awakens in southwest Jaiman (Jontara). With the aid of the dark goddess herself, she establishes the theocracy of Orgiana (Eorgina).
2507 S.E.:	The Changramai Monastery is founded in northeast Emer.
2530 S.E.:	The Library of Nomikos (Biblia) is founded by Andraax.
3300 S.E.:	The Navigator Guilds begin forming around discoveries of Lord of Essaence teleportation artifacts.
3750 S.E.:	Lorgalis the White begins his attempts at conquering the continent of Jaiman (Jontara).
4000 S.E.:	Six cults of The Iron Wind are founded as servants of some manifestation of the Unlife.
(Unknown) S.E.:	The wizard Loul The Enchanter uses powerful Lord of Essaence artifacts to form what would later be called Melgorehn's Reach. Loul is devoured by a dragon, and the mountain shifts out of our reality.
6000 S.E.:	Sage Selias Jodame records the fate of Silver Valley, the victims of Muylari, possibly the indentured servant of Lorgalis.
6400 - 6450 S.E.:	Civilization is descending chaos under the subversion of Unlife cults, powerful warlords, and violent essence disturbances.
6450 S.E.:	The Wars of Dominion erupt in full force as the comet returns, ripping open portals to the demonic throughout the world. The Dark Gods unleash their assault, aided by the surviving former servants of Kadaena.
6450 - 6521 S.E.:	The brothers Bandur and Kestrel Etrevion throw their lot in with the conqueror Lorgalis. Kestrel is a warrior with the forces of the Cult of the Sea Drake. Bandur pledges himself in homage to the Empress Kadaena, through her daughter and the theocracy of the Black Hel. Bandur writes books revealing inside knowledge about Lorgalis to leverage access for ancient relics. His work is recognized by the Loremasters. Meets Uthex Kathiasas. Kestrel is retired with a fiefdom called the West Country, following a failed invasion through Claedesbrim Bay (Darkstone Bay). Kestrel becomes restless, engaging in long-range piracy. Lawlessness emerges under Bandur's regency, including a sinister cult of Klysus (Luukos). Bandur usurps his brother and establishes a warped theocracy. The Dark Path promises everlasting existence in mockery of Eissa (Lorminstra) theology. Bandur slays Kestrel in a fit of rage with a Spell of Absolution Pure. He begins construction of The Graveyard with bone golems. Sons of Kestrel fail in their attempt to siege Castle Claedesbrim (Darkstone Castle) from their uncle. He buries them in the necropolis. The Dark Path seduces and twists the work of Uthex Kathiasas in a forgotten realm of the Dark Gods which they control through a rare portal.
6521 S.E.:	The Ordainer Kharuugh slaughters the kingdom to the south of The Dark Path. Lorgalis finishes his conquest of the northwest. Uthex Kathiasas is killed by his fellow Loremasters in the Broken Lands. It is recognized as an artificial realm of experiments by the Empress Kadaena, possibly even the origin of the Dark Gods and Ordainers. The wicked place is sealed with runes of warding, and most records are destroyed or lost to history. Those who were left behind are imprisoned on this unnatural plane of existence. The Monastery is founded to guard the portal with warrior monks of Cay (Kai). They struggle in secret for centuries to keep the Broken Lands forgotten.
6521 - 6800 S.E.:	The city of Quellburn is founded on the High Plateau by refugees fleeing The Iron Wind.
6780 S.E.:	Following a decade of the atmosphere being darkened with volcanic ash, the Lords of Orhan (Liabo) finally agree to intervene to stop the Dark Gods. Andraax is saved from Scalu (Sheru) with the unexpected intervention of Cay (Kai). His demonic horde and harbingers are routed.
6800 S.E.:	The Light Gods purge the pantheon of the Black Hel, banishing Orgiana (Eorgina) to her abyssal realm. Without the aid of her gods, the theocracy run by Kadaena's daughter is destroyed.
6825 S.E.:	The Dark Gods are driven back to their moon. Their light counterparts ward the gates, essentially imprisoning them on Charon (Lornon). Andraax kills the Master of Malice, a former servant of Kadaena, but loses his mind. He disappears beyond the Wall of Darkness. Lorgalis flees from Jaysek (Jastev), being no match for a god. The Wars of Dominion end.