Argent Order/Timeline

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The Argent Order does not operate on the regular date system used by most Dwilight scholars. Instead it operates on what is referred to within the faith as the Imperial system, a date system in which the years are split into ages, each age lasting a quarter century. The ages were originally named by the Imperial monarch that resided during the transition to the next age. Since the Empire as it was known has long since fallen, the names of the Ages are now decided by the Four Archons of the Argent Order who presided at that time. Should the vote be a draw, a notable faith member will be called upon to decide.

What is important to remember however, is that the Argent Order was initially formed just before a great advent of Chaos across the lands. Thusly, they historically were a very military oriented faith. They trained many of their own troops, fielded many of their own legions, and the faith controled vast sections of land that had been reclaimed from daemon forces; much to the annoyance of other faiths.

Do note however, this is the most complete timeline of the faith. If you are looking for the history of a specific part of the faith, it may be easier to check the area related to them. For now this only applies to the Wardens though.

The Age of Consolidation

This age is named for the Empire's total control of the continent. The last battle to consolidate the land under one flag was deliberately held off until just before this Age came to be. With the victory at that battle, Emperor Delivus decreed the name of the new age to be the "Age of Consolidation".

  • January 1st, Year 0: With the last opposing faction on the continent defeated, the Empire rules unchallenged in it's control of the continent.
  • April, Year 4: Archon of the Shield, Traeus, with the permision of Silver Archon Telani, sees to the creation of the Wardens, in response to threats from the Ordo Concilium. He is made the first General of the Wardens.
  • August 24th, Year 19: Silver Archon Telani dies of natural causes at the age of 68. Archon Traeus is chosen to replace her. Master of the Shield, Katherine, replaces him as Archon of the Shield.
  • September 3rd, Year 20: In the Western Reaches, "Relinon Citadel" is completed and the Wardens of the Argent Order make it their new headquarters. A few years later it is simply known as "Warden's Keep".
  • March 15th, Year 22: The first daemon force sighting is reported in the west central mountains.

The Age of Blood

The Age of Blood is the earliest age to be recorded within the Silver Tome. The Argent Order was originally founded a couple ages before this by the first Silver Archon Telani. The Second Silver Archon, Traeus, was made leader just prior to the transition to the Age of Blood.

  • August 9th, Year 17: Silver Archon Traeus, while leading the Wardens, is slain in battle against the forces of Chaos. It is said that the daemons hordes went straight for him in the battle, cutting straight through Warden and Imperial Border Patrol lines in order to take him out. While the Wardens did in fact win the day, the loss of the Silver Archon dealt a heavy blow to morale.
  • August 14th, Year 17: Archon of the Sword Vesuvius takes over leadership of the Wardens.
  • September 15th, Year 17: Archon of the Sword Vesuvius is chosen to replace the fallen Silver Archon Traeus. His first act as Silver Archon is to decrease the faith's reliance on the Imperial Border Patrol by increasing the pay and allotments allowed for Wardens, nearly doubling the number the faith is able to support.
  • May 3rd, Year 20: Warden's Keep falls under siege of the Third Imperial Division under command of Duke Reggar, a believer of the Ordo Concilium.
  • June 6th, Year 20: A state of civil war is officially declared by Empress Zalia.
  • July 29th, Year 20: The siege of Warden's Keep is lifted by the Eighth Army out of Varus, under command of Duke Warrington of Varus, Former General of the Imperial Border Patrol.

The Age of Reclamation

The Age of Reclamation, as it is being called for now, began with the reformation of the Argent Order in present day Dwilight. In order to offer some synchronicity, this Age is considered to have begun the same time as the Dwilight Calendar began. As the Argent Order was historically located on Dwilight, the name is fitting.

  • September 9th, Year 8: The Argent Order is recreated in present day Maeotis, Ordenstaat. Zanaras Tian is chosen to be the Ninth Silver Archon of the Argent Order.
  • October 10th, Year 8: Duke Brynden Tully of Rettleville sees to the construction of a second temple of the Order in his city.
  • October 20th, Year 8: Brynden Tully is chosen to be the first Archon of the Pen since the Age of Reclamation began.
  • November 16th, Year 8: Arden Fury is chosen to be the first Archon of the Sword since the Age of Reclamation began.
  • November 21st, Year 8: Padraig Havershim joined the Echelon of the Staff, becoming the second priest of the Argent Order in the new Age.
  • November 30th, Year 8: Acolyet Padraig Havershim suggests the creation of a group of common folk that other common folk can look up to. These local heroes are to be known as "Exemplars".
  • December 10th, Year 8: Padraig Havershim is chosen to be the first Archon of the Staff since the Age of reclamation began.
  • December 11th, Year 8: With the approval of the other Archons received, the Exemplars are formally recognized by the faith.