THE KNOWN REALM

The Known Realm, formely referred to as Helgard, is a large cluster of islands surrounded by most of the other continents of The World. It is inhabited mostly by a race known as Humans, though others have found home their too, such as the Gnoll and Goblinkind.

History of The Known Realm
The Known Realm, formerly known as Helgard, it is the centre of trade and power in the world, and where many travel to to seek adventure, wealth or notoriety

The First Age - The Wild Times
50,000-30,000 years ago - The first pockets of humanity across Helgard began to conquer and colonise the continent. Helgard was one great land and people known as The Brave lived together as tribes fighting daily with the beasts that ruled the land. They wore the skins of the animals they killed on their backs and fought using only rocks as weapons. Despite their disadvantages they survived.

The Second Age - Helgard's Triumph
30,000-5,000 - Magic is discovered by The Brave and with the help of the people who can control it, hence forth known as Magus, a great city known as Gardia is formed. Gardia was the greatest settlement ever built, said to put the mountains in shadow.

The Third Age - The Moment
5,000-4,500 - The Moment – A cataclysmic event occurs and Helgard is split into the islands of Helgard, wiping out a large portion of life on Helgard. Gardia is ripped into pieces and magic is all but lost. Humanity is pushed to the brink of extinction.

The Fourth Age - The Age of Light
4,500-1,119 - the dregs of man survive through 500 years of darkness and begin to explore the destroyed Helgard. The Ancestors of The Brave colonise the various islands of Helgard and established the Helgardian religion that worships the three gods – Blood, Rock and Sand. The Floodfolk attack from the seas but are eventually defeated by humans, ushering in a new age

The Fifth Age - The Age of Land
1119-present - with the defeat of the Floodfolk, humans continue to grow in number and spread beyond the Known World, forming alliances with Zhyn & The Land of the Second Morning