3000 BCE
Age of Legends Begins
The Age of Legends, a utopian era of advanced technology and the One Power, begins. Society is governed by the Aes Sedai. #fantasy #worldbuilding
Chronological Storyline (40 Milestones)
2000 BCE
Bore into the Dark One's Prison
Aes Sedai researchers, led by Mierin Eronaile, drill a bore into the Dark One's prison, inadvertently releasing the Dark One's influence. This event triggers the War of Power. #fantasy #cataclysm )
1500 BCE
War of Power Ends; Dark One Sealed
After a century-long war, Lews Therin Telamon and the Hundred Companions seal the Dark One's prison, but the taint on saidin causes madness. The Breaking of the World begins. #fantasy #war
1400 BCE
Breaking of the World
Maddened male Aes Sedai destroy the world, reshaping continents and causing mass death. The Age of Legends ends, and civilization collapses. #fantasy #cataclysm
1000 BCE
Founding of the White Tower
The White Tower is established in Tar Valon by the surviving Aes Sedai, becoming the center of female channeling and political power. #fantasy #politics
800 BCE
Trolloc Wars Begin
The Dark One's forces, led by the Forsaken, launch the Trolloc Wars, a series of conflicts that devastate the continent for centuries. #fantasy #war
600 BCE
End of Trolloc Wars
The Trolloc Wars end with the defeat of the Dark One's armies at the Battle of Maighande. The nations of the Westlands begin to form. #fantasy #war
500 BCE
Founding of the Aiel Nation
The Aiel, originally pacifist servants, become a warrior society after the Breaking. They settle in the Aiel Waste and adopt their unique culture. #fantasy #culture
300 BCE
Artur Hawkwing's Empire
Artur Hawkwing unifies most of the Westlands under one empire, but his death leads to fragmentation and the rise of the Seanchan. #fantasy #empire
200 BCE
Seanchan Expedition
After Hawkwing's death, his armies cross the Aryth Ocean and conquer the continent of Seanchan, establishing a new empire. #fantasy #colonization
0 CE
Birth of Rand al'Thor
Rand al'Thor is born on the slopes of Dragonmount, the son of Tigraine and Janduin. He is the Dragon Reborn, destined to fight the Dark One. #fantasy #prophecy
998 CE
Departure from Emond's Field
Rand, Mat, Perrin, and Egwene flee Emond's Field with Moiraine, pursued by Trollocs and Fades. The journey to Tar Valon begins. #fantasy #journey
998 CE
Moiraine Arrives in Emond's Field
Aes Sedai Moiraine Damodred arrives in the Two Rivers, beginning the journey of Rand and his friends. She reveals the threat of the Dark One. #fantasy #adventure
999 CE
Battle of the Eye of the World
Rand confronts the Dark One at the Eye of the World, using the One Power to defeat the Forsaken Aginor and Balthamel. He begins to accept his destiny. #fantasy #battle
999 CE
Falme Battle
Rand fights the Seanchan High Lord Turak and declares himself the Dragon Reborn. He also battles Ba'alzamon in the sky above Falme. #fantasy #revelation
1000 CE
Capture of the Stone of Tear
Rand captures the Stone of Tear and claims Callandor, the Sword That Is Not a Sword, proving his identity as the Dragon Reborn. #fantasy #artifact
1000 CE
Battle of the Two Rivers
Perrin Aybara leads the defense of the Two Rivers against Trollocs and Whitecloaks, becoming a leader of the people. #fantasy #battle
1000 CE
Rhuidean and the Aiel
Rand enters Rhuidean, learns the truth of the Aiel's past, and unites the Aiel clans under his leadership. #fantasy #revelation
1000 CE
Battle of Cairhien
Rand defeats the Shaido Aiel at the Battle of Cairhien, but is captured by the Aes Sedai. #fantasy #battle
1000 CE
Dumai's Wells
The Asha'man rescue Rand from Aes Sedai captivity at Dumai's Wells, a brutal battle that changes the balance of power. #fantasy #battle
1001 CE
Battle of the Shining Walls
The Seanchan attack Tar Valon, but are repelled by the Aes Sedai and the Dragon's forces. Egwene becomes Amyrlin Seat. #fantasy #battle
1001 CE
Cleansing of Saidin
Rand and Nynaeve cleanse the taint from saidin using the Choedan Kal, restoring male channelers to sanity. #fantasy #magic
1002 CE
Rand's Death and Rebirth
Rand dies in the battle but is reborn, his body healed. He walks away from the world, leaving his friends to rebuild. #fantasy #ending
1002 CE
The Last Battle Begins
The Dark One's forces launch a massive assault on the Westlands. Rand and his allies prepare for the final confrontation at Shayol Ghul. #fantasy #war
1002 CE
Rand's Epiphany on Dragonmount
Rand, on the verge of madness, has an epiphany on Dragonmount, accepting his emotions and his destiny, becoming harder but more balanced. #fantasy #character
1002 CE
Tarmon Gai'don: The Last Battle
The final battle against the Dark One takes place at Shayol Ghul and across the world. Rand confronts the Dark One and seals him away, sacrificing himself. #fantasy #climax
1002 CE
Battle of Merrilor
The forces of light gather at Merrilor to make a stand against the Dark One's armies. Rand unites the nations under the Dragon's Peace. #fantasy #battle
1003 CE
Min Farshaw's Prophecies Fulfilled
Min Farshaw's viewings come true, including Rand's survival and the peace that follows. #fantasy #prophecy
1003 CE
Dragon's Peace Established
The nations of the Westlands sign the Dragon's Peace, a treaty ensuring lasting peace. The Aes Sedai and Asha'man work together. #fantasy #peace
1003 CE
Mat Cauthon Marries Tuon
Mat Cauthon marries Tuon, the Empress of Seanchan, uniting the Westlands and Seanchan in an alliance. #fantasy #romance
1003 CE
Egwene al'Vere's Death
Egwene al'Vere, the Amyrlin Seat, dies during the Last Battle, sacrificing herself to weave a powerful counterstroke. #fantasy #sacrifice
1003 CE
The White Tower Reunited
The White Tower, split between rebel and loyalist factions, is reunited under a new Amyrlin Seat, Cadsuane Melaidhrin. #fantasy #politics
1003 CE
The Aiel Return to the Waste
The Aiel, having fulfilled their prophecy, return to the Aiel Waste, but with a new purpose and hope for the future. #fantasy #culture
1003 CE
Seanchan Integration Begins
The Seanchan Empire begins integrating with Westlands culture, ending slavery of channelers and adopting new customs. #fantasy #culture
1003 CE
Nynaeve al'Meara Heals Madness
Nynaeve al'Meara uses her healing abilities to cure the madness of male channelers, restoring many to sanity. #fantasy #healing
1003 CE
Perrin Aybara Becomes King of Saldaea
Perrin Aybara becomes the King of Saldaea through his marriage to Faile, and helps rebuild the Two Rivers. #fantasy #leadership
1003 CE
Aviendha's Vision of the Future
Aviendha sees a possible future where the Aiel are destroyed, leading her to change the course of Aiel history. #fantasy #vision
1003 CE
The Dragon's Legacy
Rand al'Thor's legacy as the Dragon Reborn is celebrated, and his actions inspire a new era of cooperation between channelers and non-channelers. #fantasy #legacy
1003 CE
Logain Ablar Rebuilds the Black Tower
Logain Ablar, a false Dragon turned Asha'man, leads the rebuilding of the Black Tower, restoring male channelers' honor. #fantasy #redemption
1003 CE
Elayne Trakand Becomes Queen of Andor
Elayne Trakand ascends to the throne of Andor, ruling wisely and strengthening the nation. #fantasy #politics