1899 CE
Birth of Edward Elric
Edward Elric is born in Resembool, the eldest son of Hohenheim and Trisha Elric. #fullmetalalchemist #anime
Chronological Storyline (42 Milestones)
1900 CE
Birth of Alphonse Elric
Alphonse Elric is born in Resembool, the younger brother of Edward. #fullmetalalchemist #anime
1904 CE
Hohenheim Leaves Home
Van Hohenheim abandons his family, leaving Trisha to raise Edward and Alphonse alone. #fullmetalalchemist #backstory
1905 CE
Trisha Elric Dies
Trisha Elric succumbs to illness, prompting the brothers to begin their alchemy studies to revive her. #fullmetalalchemist #tragedy
1910 CE
Automail Surgery for Edward
Winry Rockbell and her grandmother Pinako fit Edward with automail prosthetics for his right arm and left leg. #fullmetalalchemist #automail
1910 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. Edward sacrifices his right arm to bind Alphonse's soul to armor. #fullmetalalchemist #human_transmutation
1911 CE
Edward Becomes State Alchemist
Edward passes the State Alchemist exam and is given the title 'Fullmetal Alchemist.' He begins working for the military to find the Philosopher's Stone. #fullmetalalchemist #state_alchemist
1911 CE
Meeting Roy Mustang
Edward meets Colonel Roy Mustang, who becomes his superior officer and ally. #fullmetalalchemist #roy_mustang
1911 CE
Meeting Shou Tucker
The brothers meet Shou Tucker, a State Alchemist who created a talking chimera. They later discover he transmuted his own daughter. #fullmetalalchemist #tragedy
1911 CE
Nina Tucker's Transmutation
Shou Tucker transmutes his daughter Nina and their dog into a chimera, leading to her death. Edward is devastated. #fullmetalalchemist #chimera
1911 CE
First Encounter with Scar
The Elric brothers encounter Scar, an Ishvalan survivor who targets State Alchemists. #fullmetalalchemist #scar
1912 CE
Journey to Dublith
The brothers travel to Dublith to meet their teacher, Izumi Curtis, for further training. #fullmetalalchemist #izumi_curtis
1912 CE
Battle at the Fifth Laboratory
The brothers infiltrate the Fifth Laboratory and discover the military's illegal human experiments. #fullmetalalchemist #conspiracy
1912 CE
Scar's Brother's Research
Scar reveals his brother's research on alchemy and the truth about the Philosopher's Stone. #fullmetalalchemist #alchemy
1912 CE
Ishvalan War Flashbacks
The brothers learn about the Ishvalan Civil War and the military's genocide of the Ishvalan people. #fullmetalalchemist #ishval
1912 CE
Meeting with Father
The brothers first encounter Father, the main antagonist, who reveals his plan to use Amestris as a giant transmutation circle. #fullmetalalchemist #father )
1912 CE
Encounter with Greed
The brothers meet Greed, a Homunculus who desires worldly possessions. Greed is later captured by Father. #fullmetalalchemist #homunculus
1913 CE
The Promised Day Begins
Father initiates the nationwide transmutation circle to absorb the souls of Amestris and become a god. #fullmetalalchemist #promised_day
1913 CE
Pride's Defeat
Pride, the oldest Homunculus, is defeated by Edward and his allies, revealing his true form. #fullmetalalchemist #pride
1913 CE
Greed's Betrayal of Father
Greed rebels against Father and allies with the Elric brothers, eventually sacrificing himself. #fullmetalalchemist #greed
1913 CE
Wrath's Identity Revealed
King Bradley is revealed to be Wrath, the Homunculus of Wrath, and a key pawn in Father's plan. #fullmetalalchemist #wrath
1913 CE
Lust's Death
Roy Mustang kills Lust using his flame alchemy, avenging Maes Hughes. #fullmetalalchemist #lust
1913 CE
Father Absorbs God
Father completes his plan and absorbs the being known as 'God' from the Gate of Truth, gaining immense power. #fullmetalalchemist #father )
1913 CE
Father's Defeat
Father is defeated by the combined efforts of the Elric brothers, Hohenheim, and their allies. His soul is sealed away. #fullmetalalchemist #victory )
1913 CE
Edward and Winry's Relationship
Edward proposes to Winry, and they eventually marry. #fullmetalalchemist #romance
1913 CE
Alphonse Returns to Human
Alphonse's soul is restored to his original body, and he is reunited with Edward. #fullmetalalchemist #happy_ending
1913 CE
Edward's Final Transmutation
Edward sacrifices his alchemy to bring Alphonse back, using the truth as a toll. #fullmetalalchemist #equivalent_exchange
1913 CE
Battle at Central Command
The Elric brothers and their allies storm Central Command to stop Father's plan. #fullmetalalchemist #battle
1913 CE
Sloth's Death
Sloth is defeated by the combined efforts of the Elric brothers and their allies. #fullmetalalchemist #sloth
1913 CE
Gluttony's Death
Gluttony is killed by Pride after being used as a tool. #fullmetalalchemist #gluttony
1913 CE
Envy's True Form Revealed
Envy is forced to reveal their true monstrous form during a battle with the Elric brothers and allies. #fullmetalalchemist #envy
1914 CE
Alphonse Travels to Xing
Alphonse journeys to Xing to learn more about alkahestry and to find a way to restore Edward's alchemy. #fullmetalalchemist #alkahestry
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1915 CE
Roy Mustang Becomes Führer
Roy Mustang is appointed as the new Führer of Amestris, leading the country into a new era. #fullmetalalchemist #leadership
1915 CE
Edward and Alphonse Reunite
Edward and Alphonse reunite after Alphonse's return from Xing. #fullmetalalchemist #family
1916 CE
Edward and Winry's Wedding
Edward Elric and Winry Rockbell get married in a small ceremony in Resembool. #fullmetalalchemist #wedding
1917 CE
Birth of Edward and Winry's Child
Edward and Winry have their first child, a son named Van after Edward's father. #fullmetalalchemist #family
1918 CE
Alphonse Returns to Resembool
Alphonse returns to Resembool after his travels and settles down with his family. #fullmetalalchemist #homecoming
1920 CE
Hohenheim's Death
Van Hohenheim passes away peacefully, having used up his philosopher's stone to restore lives. #fullmetalalchemist #sacrifice
1925 CE
Edward Becomes a Teacher
Edward becomes a teacher of alchemy, passing on his knowledge to the next generation. #fullmetalalchemist #education
1930 CE
Alphonse Marries
Alphonse Elric marries a woman from Xing, further strengthening ties between the two countries. #fullmetalalchemist #marriage
1935 CE
Edward and Alphonse Reunite Again
The brothers meet again in Resembool, reminiscing about their journey. #fullmetalalchemist #brothers
1940 CE
Legacy of the Elric Brothers
The story of the Elric brothers becomes a legend, inspiring future alchemists. #fullmetalalchemist #legacy