2000 BCE
Creation of the Philosopher's Stone
Ancient alchemists in Xerxes create the first Philosopher's Stone, a powerful red stone that amplifies alchemy and grants immortality. #alchemy #philosophy
Chronological Storyline (43 Milestones)
500 BCE
Founding of Amestris
The nation of Amestris is established by alchemists, with its capital in Central City. The country's shape is later revealed to be a giant transmutation circle. #history #alchemy
400 BCE
Father's Awakening
The homunculus Father, created from Van Hohenheim's blood, awakens and begins his plan to create a nationwide transmutation circle. #homunculus #alchemy
300 BCE
Xerxes Destruction
Father uses the entire population of Xerxes to create a Philosopher's Stone, destroying the ancient kingdom. Van Hohenheim becomes immortal. #tragedy #alchemy
200 BCE
Creation of the Homunculi
Father creates the seven Homunculi (Pride, Lust, Gluttony, Envy, Greed, Sloth, Wrath) from his own sins, each embodying a deadly sin. #homunculus #alchemy
1899 CE
Birth of Van Hohenheim
Van Hohenheim is born in the ancient kingdom of Xerxes, later becoming an immortal alchemist. #alchemy #immortality
1900 CE
Birth of King Bradley
King Bradley, later the Homunculus Wrath, is born and raised as a candidate for the Führer position. #homunculus #history
1905 CE
Ishval War Begins
The Ishvalan Civil War erupts between the Amestrian military and the Ishvalan people, fueled by religious persecution. #war #tragedy
1908 CE
Ishval War Ends
The Ishval War concludes with the near-genocide of the Ishvalan people, using State Alchemists as weapons of mass destruction. #war #genocide
1910 CE
Birth of Edward and Alphonse Elric
Edward and Alphonse Elric are born in Resembool to Trisha and Van Hohenheim. #birth #protagonists
1911 CE
Van Hohenheim Leaves Home
Van Hohenheim departs from his family, leaving Trisha to raise Edward and Alphonse alone. #family #alchemy
1914 CE
Edward Sacrifices Arm for Alphonse
Edward sacrifices his right arm to bind Alphonse's soul to a suit of armor, then receives automail from Winry Rockbell. #alchemy #sacrifice
1914 CE
Human Transmutation Attempt
Edward and Alphonse attempt to resurrect their mother via human transmutation, resulting in Edward losing his left leg and Alphonse losing his entire body. #alchemy #tragedy
1914 CE
Trisha Elric Dies
Trisha Elric passes away from illness, prompting Edward and Alphonse to pursue human transmutation to revive her. #death #tragedy
1915 CE
State Alchemist Exam
Edward Elric passes the State Alchemist exam and becomes the youngest State Alchemist, earning the title 'Fullmetal Alchemist'. #alchemy #exam
1915 CE
Defeat of Father
Father is defeated by the combined efforts of the Elric brothers and their allies, and his power is sealed away. #victory #alchemy
1915 CE
Edward's Final Transmutation
Edward sacrifices his alchemy to bring Alphonse back to life, using the truth of Equivalent Exchange. #sacrifice #alchemy
1915 CE
Discovery of the Ishvalan Massacre
The Elric brothers learn the truth about the Ishval War and the military's use of State Alchemists as weapons. #war #truth
1915 CE
Meeting with Mei Chang
Mei Chang, a princess from Xing, arrives in Amestris seeking the Philosopher's Stone to save her country. #xing #alchemy
1915 CE
Defeat of Shou Tucker
The Elric brothers expose Shou Tucker, a State Alchemist who created a talking chimera by fusing his daughter and dog. #tragedy #alchemy
1915 CE
Discovery of the Philosopher's Stone
The Elric brothers learn about the Philosopher's Stone and its ability to bypass Equivalent Exchange, beginning their search. #alchemy #philosophy
1915 CE
Edward and Winry's Marriage
Edward Elric marries Winry Rockbell, settling down in Resembool. #romance #ending
1915 CE
Alphonse Returns to Human Form
Alphonse's soul is restored to his original body, and he is reunited with Edward. #reunion #alchemy
1915 CE
Father Absorbs God
Father opens the Gate of Truth and absorbs the being known as God, gaining immense power. #alchemy #god
1915 CE
Death of King Bradley
King Bradley (Wrath) is killed by Scar in a final duel, ending his reign as Führer. #death #homunculus
1915 CE
Battle at Central Headquarters
The Elric brothers and their allies launch an assault on Central Command to stop Father's plan. #battle #climax
1915 CE
The Promised Day Begins
Father initiates the nationwide transmutation circle, causing a solar eclipse and beginning his ascension to godhood. #alchemy #climax
1915 CE
Revelation of Father's Plan
The Elric brothers learn about Father's plan to use Amestris as a giant transmutation circle to become a god. #alchemy #conspiracy
1915 CE
Battle at the Laboratory
The Elric brothers and allies fight against the Homunculi at the Fifth Laboratory, leading to the death of Lust. #battle #homunculus
1915 CE
Encounter with Pride
The Homunculus Pride, disguised as Selim Bradley, is revealed as a powerful enemy. #homunculus #alchemy
1915 CE
Visit to the Fifth Laboratory
The Elric brothers infiltrate the Fifth Laboratory, discovering the military's secret experiments with Philosopher's Stones. #military #secrets
1915 CE
Encounter with Greed
The Homunculus Greed is introduced, leading to a fight and his eventual capture by Father. #homunculus #alchemy
1915 CE
First Encounter with Scar
Edward and Alphonse encounter Scar, an Ishvalan survivor who seeks revenge against State Alchemists. #revenge #ishval
1915 CE
Meeting with Roy Mustang
Edward meets Colonel Roy Mustang, who becomes his superior officer and ally in uncovering the military's corruption. #military #alliance
1916 CE
Roy Mustang Becomes Führer
Roy Mustang is appointed as the new Führer of Amestris, leading the nation into a peaceful era. #leadership #politics
1916 CE
Reconstruction of Ishval
Scar leads the reconstruction of Ishval, with support from the Amestrian government. #reconciliation #ishval
1917 CE
Birth of Edward and Winry's Child
Edward and Winry have a child, continuing the Elric legacy. #family #future
1920 CE
Alphonse Travels to Xing
Alphonse Elric travels to Xing to study alkahestry and learn about his father's past. #journey #alchemy
1925 CE
Van Hohenheim's Death
Van Hohenheim passes away peacefully, having used his Philosopher's Stone to help others. #death #redemption
1930 CE
Amestris Enters Golden Age
Under Mustang's leadership, Amestris enjoys a period of peace and prosperity, with alchemy used for constructive purposes. #peace #prosperity
1940 CE
Edward's Alchemy Research
Edward Elric publishes his research on alchemy without a transmutation circle, advancing the field. #science #alchemy
1950 CE
Alphonse Returns to Amestris
Alphonse returns from Xing, reuniting with Edward and sharing knowledge of alkahestry. #reunion #knowledge
1960 CE
Legacy of the Elric Brothers
The Elric brothers' story becomes legend, inspiring future generations of alchemists. #legacy #inspiration