Terra uses an era-based year system.
First Era: Age of Creation
→ 1E 1 - 1E 6000
→ The formation of the world and the emergence of primordial beings such as dragons, giants, cyclops, and elemental entities.
→ Knowledge of this era is passed through myths and legends.
→ Corresponds to Earth's Prehistory.
Second Era: Age of Life
→ 2E 1 - 2E 3500
→ The rise of mortals and the first civilizations, transitioning from nomadic life to settled communities.
→ Early societies worship divine beings and establish permanent settlements.
→ Corresponds to Earth's Ancient Civilizations (3000 BC - 500 BC).
Third Era: Age of Civilization
→ 3E 1 - 3E 750
→ The establishment of structured societies, organized kingdoms, and widespread magical practice.
→ Magic becomes central to politics, warfare, and culture.
→ Corresponds to Earth's Classical Antiquity (500 BC - 250 AD).
Fourth Era: Age of Calamity
→ 4E 1 - 4E 1030
→ Marked by instability, war, and magical upheaval following catastrophic events.
→ The Calamity (4E 395, lasted 18 months): The sudden arrival of Isle Olympias from Earth disrupts Terra’s magic, causing widespread disasters and societal collapse.
→ Corresponds to Earth's Dark Ages (395 AD - ~1400 AD).
Fifth Era: Age of Rediscovery
→ 5E 1 - Present (5E 25)
→ Civilization has stabilized, knowledge is being recovered, and exploration and magical innovation are flourishing.
→ A resurgence of learning, trade, and scientific magical studies mirrors Earth's Renaissance.
→ Corresponds to Earth's Renaissance (~1400 AD - Present Year, 1425 AD).
→ Present Year: 5E 25
