Continuity/Rytheran and the Graveyard



There are a few key elements related to Rytheran and his actions involving the Graveyard. Unfortunately, there are some discrepancies between them

Ancient Enemies
In the Ancient Enemies event (Wintersebb, 18 PY) the graveyard was added. As part of this addition, the Ancient Journal Pages were introduced. Also during this event Lord Rytheran left the Mage Academy, leaving Rytheran's Apprentice in his place with an updated Rytheran's Letter. In the rollout article for this event, Adso mentioned to Sabithra that less than a year prior he had scouted that exact area of the Direlands and had seen no evidence of the graveyard.

Conclusion
The teaser shows us that the book was just written, and that the events of the teaser took place prior to the Graveyard resurfacing. Based on the text of Rytheran's Letter, we can assume that his reading from the book to restore his mind took place in the library and thus before the teaser. And given that Rytheran's Journal mentions Isparians as Asheron's minions, it had to be written between 10 PY and Wintersebb, 18 PY, most likely much closer to Wintersebb, 18 PY. Given this information, there is no reasonable explanation to the inconsistencies in the journal. While the information in the journal can probably safely still be considered canon, the timeline of the events it lays out cannot. The correct order of events is likely:
 * 1) In the distant past, Rytheran uses the Book of Eibhil to destroy the House Mhoire.
 * 2) Shortly after, Rytheran notices his use of the book created a tiny flaw in the Ley Lines, one which will eventually allow the Old Ones to exploit it. Rytheran uses his own magic to bury and conceal the graveyard.
 * 3) In the recent past, but prior to Wintersebb, 18 PY, Rytheran enters his library and uses the Book of Eibhil to restore his mind. This action is described in Rytheran's Letter.
 * 4) Later, but still prior to Wintersebb, 18 PY, the events of the Foolish Ambition Teaser occur. Rytheran writes his journal, then leaves the library with the Book of Eibhil and brings it to Geraine.
 * 5) During Wintersebb, 18 PY, the graveyard resurfaces due to Rytheran's recent use of the Book.
 * 6) During Wintersebb, 19 PY, Isparians gain access to Rytheran's Library and discover the journal.