Yalain was one of the kingdoms and cultures of the Empyrean. It, along with the Kingdom of Haebrous, made up the High Empyrean cultures.[1]
Note: The words Yalain and Yalaini and their correct grammatical usage is never clear. Possibly due to various development teams working on Asheron's Call over the years, the terms are often interchangable. For this wiki, Yalain is the proper noun, and refers to the land and kingdom, e.g. The Seaborne Empire of Yalain. Yalaini is the adjective, and refers to the people and language, e.g. Yalaini Council of Five, Yalaini Language.
History[]
Eipothi[]
The Seaborne Empire of Yalain measured history by Eipothi, or epochs/ages in Roulean.[2] This calendar system was formalized in the reign of Alaidain.[2] The ruler of the Empire declared the end of each age and the name of the next.[2] Ages were concluded to mark a major historical event.[2] The Eipothi are as follows:
Eipoth Name | Abbreviation | Roulean Translation | Length |
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Arelis Eipoth | AE | Golden Age | Lasted approximately 20,000 years |
Dericoi Eipoth | DE | Age of Dericost | Lasted 6174 years |
Vacari Eipoth | VE | Age of Contentment | Lasted 6102 years |
Rhethis Eipoth | RE | First Age of Lore | Lasted 895 years |
Torethis Eipoth | TE | Second Age of Lore | Lasted 761 years |
Hyrethis Eipoth | HE | Third Age of Lore | Lasted 647 years |
Moriqui Eipoth | ME | Age of Shifting | Has thus far lasted 599 years |
Sources: Ages of the Empyrean & other sources cited on the Timeline of Auberean. |
Early History[]
The first mention of the Yalaini as a distinct people comes from a recently written Falatacot text. In it, the Yalaini, along with the Haebrean and Dericostians, were said to have driven the Falatacot to the island of Killiakta, or Dereth as it is known by now.[3] This event is presumed to happen either before or during the Arelis Eipoth. Asheron himself wrote that the furthest back the Yalaini could trace their lineage was over 30,000 years prior to the the writing of the text, which was written in the Hyrethis Eipoth, likely between HE 142 and HE 459.[4] This would place the furthest traces of Yalaini lineage to approximately AE 4074 to AE 4391 or ealier.
Seaborne Empire[]
The first mention of the Seaborne Empire of Yalain comes from a text which was written during Grael Rebellion, in the Dericoi Eipoth, some time prior to the Millenium War.[5] Empress Alaidain is the earliest recorded ruler of the Yalaini Empire, however it is not mentioned if she is the Empress during the Grael Rebellion. It is possible that the events of the Grael Rebellion immediately preceeded the Millenium War (within a matter of years), and the war was slightly shorter than 1,000 years, allowing for Alaidain to be Empress for the whole time period while maintaining the average lifespan of 1,000 years. It is also possible that Alaidain had an exceptionally long life. And a third possibility is that there was an Emperor or Empress before Alaidain, during the time of the Grael Rebellion, but his or her name has been lost.
Rulers[]
Imperial Name | Birth Name | Bloodline | Years of reign | Notes |
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Empress Alaidain | Alaidain | Unknown | DE ?? - VE 1 - ?? | First recorded ruler of the Seaborne Empire. |
Emperor Kellin "Righteous Lord" |
Unknown | 7th in the Line of Alaidain | RE ?? - RE 230 | Next recorded ruler, after a 6,000 year gap with 6 unknown rulers |
Emperor Caerlin "Lord of the Deep Waters" |
Delophon Realaidain | 8th in the Line of Alaidain Son of Kellin |
RE 230 - TE 2 | Died at age 773 Cause of Death: Soulburn Plague |
Emperor Caerlin II | Durglen Realaidain | 9th in the Line of Alaidain Son of Caerlin |
TE 2 - TE 504 | Died at age 1022 |
Empress Cellaurai "Consecrated by Starlight" |
Alhallie Realaidain | 10th in the Line of Alaidain Son of Caerlin II and Clari |
TE 504 - HE 233 | Mysteriously dissappeared while in Haebrous |
Emperor Kellin II | Cashtal Ronain Cashtal Realaidain (after marriage) |
11th in the Line of Alaidain A Lord of Haebrous Husband of Cellaurai |
HE 233 - HE 647 | Reign ended with the casting of The Sundering |
Sources: Aerlinthe Record, Ages of the Empyrean & other sources cited on the Timeline of Auberean. |
Culture[]
Religions and Beliefs[]
Customs and Traditions[]
Texts[]
A Journal A Letter From the Heart A Note on Ancient Goblets A Note on Ancient Necklaces A Note on Ancient Rings A Text Book Aerlinthe Record Alaidain's Gem Archival Copy Asheron's Departure Journal Asheron's Missive Asheron's Report Asheron's Second Missive Atlan's Treatise Brief Letter Decree Delacim's Death Field Report Gaerlan's Diary Gaerlan's Field Reports Gaerlan's Research Notes Imperial Missive Letter to Asheron Letter to Bretself the Translator Mana and the Elements Mote and Crystals needed for the Golem Construction Olthoi at Knorr Olthoi Resurgent Order of Perfect Light Pack Asheron Permission Slip Personal Entry, Arrival of Kellin's Troops Pets of Ispar Prophecies Ruminations and Warnings on Portal Creation Ruminations on Portal Creation Smith's Note Tome of the Elements The Departure of Aurlanaa Theories of Ezheret Translated History Book (An Old Volume) Translated History Book (Dusty Volume) Translated Letter We, the Defenders of the Helm
Internet Articles[]
- Microsoft Games Archive/World/History
- Dereth: A Brief History for Travelers
- The Mysterious Portals Archive
- A Brief History for Travelers
- The Golems
- AC:DM CD Lore
Factions[]
Items[]
Atlan Weapons Blue Orb Crescent Moons Globe of Auberean Hieromancer's Orb Scepter of Thunderous Might The Healer's Heart Sword of Lost Light
Adjanite Crown Auroric Exarch Coat Auroric Exarch Girth Auroric Exarch Leggings Auroric Runic Helm Boots of the Vault Circlet of Supremacy Empowered Bracers of the Perfect Light Empowered Breastplate of the Perfect Light Empowered Empyrean Robe Empowered Girth of the Perfect Light Empowered Greaves of the Perfect Light Empowered Helm of the Perfect Light Empowered Pauldrons of the Perfect Light Empowered Tassets of the Perfect Light Exarch Plate Coat Exarch Plate Girth Exarch Plate Leggings Imperial Chevaird's Helm Luminescent Runic Helm Luminescent Thaumaturgic Coat Luminescent Thaumaturgic Girth Luminescent Thaumaturgic Leggings Runic Helm of Knorr Sasalia's Dress Shield of Perfect Light Superior Shield Surloshen's Helm Thaumaturgic Plate Coat Thaumaturgic Plate Girth
Adjanite Cameo Asheron's Greater Raiment Asheron's Lesser Raiment Asheron's Raiment Asheron's Supreme Raiment Blue Empyrean Ring Bracelet of Knowledge Collegium Occultus Ring Daulan Faur Enhanced Blue Empyrean Ring Enhanced Green Empyrean Ring Enhanced Red Empyrean Ring Enhanced White Empyrean Ring Enhanced Yellow Empyrean Ring Gladiatorial Leggings Gladiatorial Tunic Green Empyrean Ring Imbued Adjanite Cameo Realaidain Raiment Red Empyrean Ring Ring of Intellect Ring of the Watchman White Empyrean Ring Yellow Empyrean Ring
Empyrean Spherule Globe of Auberean Homecoming Pennant
Altar of Asheron Ancient Empyrean Trinket Major Shivering Stone Major Smoldering Stone Major Sparking Stone Major Stinging Stone Minor Shivering Stone Minor Smoldering Stone Minor Sparking Stone Minor Stinging Stone Stone Tool
Art & Images[]
References[]
- ↑ 2000/05 Stormwaltz Quotes - The Historical Overview
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2001/11 Dark Majesty - Ages of the Empyrean
- ↑ 2006/11 Remembering the Past - Words of the High Matriarch
- ↑ 2000/05 Discoveries - Theories of Ezheret
- ↑ 2005/08 Friend and Foe - The Grael Rebellion
- ↑ Stormwaltz on Thaumaturgic Plate