Chapter one: Legends of the past
9:42 Dragon
The breach is sealed by Inquisitor Emmanuel Sardothien. The Venatori's plans are foiled, and their leader, Corypheus is finally dead thanks to a fade rift created by a mark on the Herald's hand.
Immediately afterwards, a full-out war breaks out between the Orlesian Empire and the Inquisition. Extremely paranoid and untrusting, the Empire and Chantry also declare war on the dwarves, elves, qunari, and Ferelden, forcibly drawing them into the conflict as well.
It only served to aggravate relations between them, causing them to become enemies of the Chantry and siding with the revolutionary forces, who then form the Freedom Alliance.
Despite the uneasiness of the different leaders forming the alliance, Emmanuel proves his worth on the battle field once more, and the loyalist templars, who still side with the Chantry, suffer humiliating defeats one after another as the alliance forces encroach on Orlesian territory, retaking former elven territory and giving it back to the dalish clans, who graciously accept the offer, though it was mainly because Emmanuel approached them.
City elves desert alienages and flourish to the Dales, settling down as permanent citizens.
9:43 Dragon
This year is the year the Orlesian Empire crumbles, as alliance forces ruthlessly eliminate the Val Royeaux garrison and burn the Grand Cathedral to the ground.
Out of fear of being destroyed, what remained of the Empire sent a delegation to negotiate a ceasefire. However, their hopes are dashed when the Inquisitor gives the envoy his answer.
"You built your empire on betrayal and deceit. What makes you think you will not reap what you sow?"
The next day, the alliance forces launch a massive assault on the last remnants of Orlesian soil, killing any chevalier who stood in their way and sacking the once great architectural wonders to ruin.
Once the last garrison falls, the Inquisitor himself storms the residense of Empress Celene, only to find another woman in her place. She revealed herself to be Mother Julia, leader of a fanatical movement known only as the True Chantry. A separatist faction, they betrayed their former clerics as they turned on them, and seizing the throne by assassinating Empress Celene and seizing power.
When the information is revealed to the public, the uproar is immediate. Soldiers all over the world are tasked to find and kill any who are members of the True Chantry, in response to the betrayal and the death of the newly-appointed Divine Dorethea II.
The old Chantry attempts to try and bring the public under their control, but are killed by an unknown assassin who eludes detection of the various authorities.
Qunari forces withdraw from Thedas and head back to Par Vollen for reasons unknown, prompting Emmanuel to increase border patrols and strengthen his navy.
All conquered Orlesian territory is hereby declared Ferelden territory, making Ferelden the great growing power in the whole continent. King Alistair grants the city of Val Chevin to the Dragonkin, who hereby rename it to Oploicrin.
Many do not know whether to take relief or be more anxious, but one thing was for sure, Orlais ceased to exist.
9:44 Dragon
A letter of urgency is sent to Inquisitor Emmanuel, informing him of a dead Quinari spy being found in Oploicrin.
Investigations immediately begin, revealing vital information that the dead qunari was a spy. It elicts great concern among quinari retainers in service to both Emmanuel and the rest of the draconian warlords, who in response support the Inquisitor with anything relevant and crucial to the investigation efforts.
During the investigation, an elven spy is captured and revealed to be working under the Qun, smuggling wine barrels containing gaatlok powder to place in the nobles' residenses, and Emmanuel quickly informs the elven government of the matter.
Unexpectedly, but not surprisingly, the newly formed Woodland Covenant sends only a few of their agents to aid, since they are still trying to restore their numbers.
Further investigation reveals intact eluvians in use, magical mirrors that can transport the user to another location with an active eluvian, and that Qunari forces were using them to coordinate a sabotge attempt on the human governments.
With only the Inquisitor and his personal friends and retainers available, they manage to chase and eventually corner the quinari forces led by the Viddasala, who tells them that Solas is an agent of Fen'harel.
IIOII
"You have heard me, Inquisitor," The Viddasala told the white haired elf in front of her, uttering his title in a mocking and hateful tone, "Solas is an agent of Fen'harel."
However shocking the information may be for those who knew Fen'harel as a god of misfortune for the elves, the Inquisitor simply did not show any surprise on his face, and neither did his companions, if they had any surprise to show on their faces.
Which, in actual fact, they had none, for they knew Solas's true identity all along.
"As if we did not know that," Emmanuel, the christened white haired elf countered in his deep, baritone voice.
Wordlessly, he drew his bow and fired an arrow, an iridescent shaft of concentrated magical energy penetrating through the armor and flesh of one of the viddasala's personal guard.
Emmanuel Sardothien was one of the last remaining dragons who still held a pact with their supreme god, Sossedov, and one of the even fewer bearing the markings of Azug which covered his entire right arm and the entire right half of his face and shoulder, granting him untold power that surpassed even that of the ancient elves.
He wore steel black armor of ancient draconian design, slimmed down to the point it hugged and accentuated his masculine, elven form. A sleeveless coat of midnight black linen danced in the strong gust, an insignia of a dragon's head breathing fire visible in white outlines.
What was the most noticeable about him though, were his slender yet strong features bearing strange eyes; eyes that bore slited black irises, that lay on golden amber pupils which contrasted heavily with a background of pitch black sclera. They bore a steely gaze that penetrated through even the hardiest of facades, causing a few of the Quinari soldiers to be unable to divert their eyes from his.
Hefting his obsidian black katana, he held it horizontally, pointing the tip at the Viddasala before him with a rather blank expression.
Snarling with rage, she ordered a protion of her remaining forces to hold off their enemies, whilst she and the rest dealt with Solas.
Unfortunately for them, they were facing some of the best veterans Thedas had to offer, and they unwittingly numbered their days as they met the cold, black blade of a katana wielded by the infamous 'Demon Inquisitor'.
He was a whirlwind-no, he was death incarnate itself, mercilessly killing any who stood in his way with brutal efficiency and godlike speed, his companions dispatching the rest of the cadre of quinari warriors, leaving the eluvian accessible.
"My lord, what shall we do now?"
The voice that posed the question to the inquisitor was Yagen, nicknamed Yag the Loyal by many of his surbodinates. Standing at an average 6 feet tall for normal Qunari, his silver hair was cropped backwards and barely touched the bottom of his neck, his features were chiseled and relatively young, his sky blue eyes bearing a steely, piercing gaze.
He wore black padded leather armor adorned with gold trimmings and the insignia of a dragon's head breathing fire, the insignia of the 'Elven Oddball Warlord'; a rather ironic title bestowed on him given his unimaginable success and surprising ability to get along with any personality, no matter the issues he had. The armor that Yagen was wearing was only gifted to those who proved himself or herself both loyal and competent, and they were handpicked by the Shogun himself, as Emmanuel prefered to call himself.
And as of now, he was faithfully following his sovereign lord, beckoning him to give the order he would follow, despite the fact he was fighting his own kind.
His lord did not bother turning around to address his question, not that Yagen was bothered by it, and mouthed one sentence.
"We go find Solas," he paused to ensure everyone present heard his words, "And put an end to this nonsense once and for all.
Wordlessly, they nodded their agreements, and without fear and doubt leashing their minds, they passed through the magical mirror, its reflective surface rippling as they pass through the only passageway to find their beloved fade expert.
IIOII
The feeling of ice cold water danced off his skin, traces of the energies of the eluvian still lingering on his armored, masculine body.
He took a moment to breathe the air and survey his surroundings; gone was the cold, harsh mountainous landscape where freezing, biting winds would sting bare skin if one was not careful. Now lay an entire landscape of ancient ruins lying under several patches of vegetation, the air fresh and uncontaminated by the smells of freshly spilt blood and rotting flesh.
His left hand flared in pain once more; excruciating and agonising, it only worsened with every minute as his mark grew more and more unstable, but Emmanuel harshly quelled the unforgiving sensations coursing through his arm, schooling his expression into a neutral one.
If Dorian was correct, the unstable energies fluctuating wildly in his hand like a maelstorm would eventually erupt into an explosion capable of atomising an entire world into nothingness, erasing any trace of it's existense, and that Solas was by far the only option to find any hope of stabalising the already dangerous glowing scar.
This all translated into one sentence: They had to find Solas. Fast.
"Careful now, the mark's becoming more unstable by the minute," Said Dorian Pavus, son of Magister Halward Pavus and close friend of Emmanuel, obviously.
Wasting no time, the Inquisitor and his cadre of twelve companions followed closely behind, maintaining wariness for both potential enemy ambushes and the brightly flaring mark on the Herald's hand.
The maze of dessicated ruins and thick forestry was by no means an ordinary obstacle to overcome, as they constantly ran into thick foilage obstructing their line of sight and movement, causing the Inquisitor to vehemently curse about his God cursing him with bad luck for life and that he felt the forest was trying to make fun of him, even when his life is threatened with death.
Only managing to prolong his life by constantly discharging fade energies from his hand, the party pushed onward, driven on by both a sense of concern and companionship for Emmanuel and a wish to not see the world destroyed, uncaring of how many would try to stand in their way.
When they passed the first kilometre of ground, they were immediately met by an opposing quinari force of at least thirty-eight. A paltry and ineffective force against a group of the best war veterans Thedas had to offer.
Dispatching the ambushers with the same brutality he had shown many of his previous enemies, they were taken down in less than two minutes, with plenty of time to spare in giving chase to the Viddasala and her remaining forces, but even with such time on their hands, it was considerably shortened by the Inquisitor's mark flaring once more in brilliant flashes of sickly green light, further fueling their urgency to find Solas.
Emmanuel swore that he would find Solas, not just to erase the mark from his hand, it was to fufill a promise made to the fade expert's love.
Amelia Bartholomew, a woman from the same world as Sebastian Sardothien.
Sebastian was a thousand-year old dragon sent to the world called Earth when he was still an unborn baby held in his mother's womb by his, and by extension Emmanuel's father when Emmanuel was only seven, bereaving him of both his parents at an early age.
The elder Sardothien sibling certainly could not fathom living in a world where magic was considered a mere fantasy, figments of imagination created by many to explain scientific concepts that were not clearly understood by even the greatest of geniuses, and where only humans populated it's surface.
But Sebastian's time on Earth had ceartainly taught him many things, and he put what he learned into action.
When he became Emmanuel's head Scholar, or Scientist as he so persistently christened his job, he paved the way foward to many technological advancements.
Within months since the Inquisition was created, he pointed out many flaws in certain aspects of technology that few did not undertsand or had not bothered to. He had been able to reveal the secret to producing gaatlok powder, and actually came up with versions of a weapon called the flintlock more sophisticated than what the Qunari were capable of, along with making tremendous improvements to siege equipment and transportation systems.
However, science was not Sebastian's only strongpoint, as he proved an equally experienced commander on the front lines, skillfully plotting strategies to outmaneuver the enemy and executing them in motion.
But the one trait the thousand-and-seven year old dragon liked about his brother the most?
His willingness to acknowledge his faults and improve from his mistakes.
And it was through this willingness that he had come so far in his research and aided the Inquisition in scoring no small number of victories alongside the rest of his commrades-in-arms and allies.
And it was through that same willingness... that he had managed to find his long lost family.
Alongside Elith'dal, their beloved sister, they had come together to seek Solas and finally end the nonsense about Solas not belonging to their society, as the Sardothien family.
As for Amelia? In her society, she was an absolute nobody, uncared for by her so-called friends and treated like trash. When she came to Thedas, it had become the most grueling trial in her life, having to contend with seeing death at every isolated corner of the continent and racism taken to an entirely new level.
Needless to say, she had found love in the form of an elven apostate who was originally Solas, the foremost fade expert and most knowlegeable about it's denizens.
Even with the discovery that Solas was not as he seemed, she still loved him, and would not give up on him no matter what anyone else thought.
The party had caught sight of a sizeable Qunari force entering through another eluvian, no doubt catching on to Solas's whereabouts.
There was only one course of action on their minds...
And they charged straight for the qunari.
IIOII
"Teth a! Bas!" One of the Qunari agents alerted in his native language, bringing their attention to an approaching group of enemies.
They did not need to ask about who was approaching. Snarling with rage, the Viddasala ordered her troops to temporarily halt their chase, whilst she and the remnants of her paltry task force move through the eluvian.
This only served to fuel Emmanuel's irritation further, who used the bubbling energies of his anchor to open a fade rift, disintegrating two unlucky Qunari soldiers until nothing of their existense was left behind.
The others simply moved to kill any standing in their way, not stopping for simple mercies or leaving them to flee. One by one, the Qunari fell to either a metal blade cutting their flesh, a magical spell, or an arrow embedded into their necks or hearts.
With all of the chasers barring their way dead, the way was open for them to pursue.
They passed through the eluvian, it's ancient magic transporting them to yet another location.
The second they passed through the ancient gateway, however, it collapsed and closed behind them, it's originally shining, iridiscent rippling surface darkening into an unnatural pitch black, giving only a reflection of the endless void.
The same greenery and dessicated ruins greeted them once more, only to be shocked at what else they find.
More than two dozen quinari were petrified, turned into lifeless stone statues whilst hoisting their weapons in an offensive stance; no doubt, it was the work of magic, but unusually powerful magic, only capable of casting by powerful magi like the Tevinter magisters or the dragons.
Or in this case, probably surviving ancient elves.
"Ebasit-kata. Itwa-ost." A familiar accented voice intoned not far from their location.
Hearing the voice, Emmanuel and his retinue of companions quickly rushed up the ruined stairs, darting past the dozens of statues surrounding them.
And they found the Viddasala hefting a javelin in her hand, aiming it directly at the almost unfamiliar figure before them...
And her attempt met with utter faliure, one that cost her very life as she suffered the same fate as the rest of her soldiers.
With the last of the Qunari strikeforce dealt with, Emmanuel beckoned for the rest to follow him, motioning for their weapons to be sheathed as he finally recognised the scent of one of his closest friends.
The suit of forest green elven armor decorated with a fur pelt draped on the shoulders made him a little unnoticeable by looks, but the smell would never change.
For it was Solas who lay before them, or Fen'harel to be exact.
Alas, the moment had come. The moment when Solas would be finally reunited with his closest friends.
Although in the case of Sebastian, he would have to be careful with what he wished for.
When Solas turned to face his friends, the first thing his mind registered was Sebastian's gauntleted fist connecting with his face, brusing his delicate skin with a harsh black mark and nearly dislocating his teeth from his jaw.
Varric and Cassandra nearly rushed to restrain Sebastian, but his elder brother blocked them with an outstretched arm, allowing him to settle whatever issues he had with the ancient evanuris.
"And exactly why did you do that?" Solas inquired while nursing his swollen cheek.
"Only God knows how much Amelia understood why you left her alone these past two years, and how much she loved you despite everything that happened." Sebastian said, the anticipated tone of anger absent from his voice.
Solas simply smiled at his answer; he now understood why a dalish elf had the guts to marry Sebastian Sardothien in the first place, in spite of the dragon-in-human-form's rowdy and coarse attitude.
As he saw him offer a hand, Solas graciously accpeted the helping hand as he stood up, wincing in pain as he remembered his painful cheek. Exactly why did he do that?
"Sorry about that," Sebastian apologised in a non-apologetic manner as he healed the wound with a brief spell, "But I don't want you lamenting in self-pity for not being able to help the elves before."
Yes, he was absolutely right, Solas realised. It would do no good to lament simply because his people were in their current state because of his inability to help them. Instead, he would work with the Sardothien family and restore them, and at the same time, bring down Tevinter, the slaver country that had brought the elves low and oppressed all under it's rule.
And he would not run any longer. Love was not a weakness. It was never a weakness, not even for the feared King of the Wolves. He would face his love and embrace it, in the form of a human policewoman known as Amelia Bartholomew.
He would fight, and triumph.
Over his greatest enemies and worst fears, within and without.
A great scream of pain echoed throughout the landscape, alerting the party that time was up for Emmanuel.
Or it was, had it not been for Sebastian's quick decisiveness by grabbing the marked arm with his left hand and-
And barely moments from screaming in pain as his left arm dissolved in a swirl of fade energies, permanently gone for good; no amount of magical regeneration would help to restore something whose existense was permanently erased.
Emmanuel struggled to open his eyes, his senses still dulled from the constant pain he endured on his way.
The hand, he remembered, what the hell-
His left hand was perfectly fine, but Sebastian...
He quickly ran to his side, investigating him for any signs of danger.
He was safe, thank Sossedov, but his arm, the arm-
It was gone. Permanently gone. It became apparent to him now.
Sebastian had sacrificed a limb to save his brother from certain death.
And it was a sacrifice he would never forget.
IIOII
9:45 Dragon
It is the year where war sparks anew, as Tevinter faces a civil war with a revolutionary force led by Dorian Pavus, who has learnt his tactics and skills from many debates with the Inquisitor.
Even though many find the revolution hopeless, Dorian's resolve never falters, and is boosted whenever he communicates with Emmanuel via communication crystal.
The revolutionaries officially name themselves the Minrathous Liberation Movement, and composed of dissident Tevinter civilians, freed Elven slaves and like-minded tevinter Mages, quickly began to seize control of a few small cities to gain a foothold against the ruling government.
Despite the former Imperium's best efforts to quell what looked nothing more than a rebellion in the magisters' eyes, it quickly spirals out of control, as coalition forces quickly take more than half of Tevinter with many factors influencing their victories, including well-planned ambushes, a huge majority of lower-class citizens filling up their ranks, and hit-and-run tactics constantly wearing down the Imperial army, with reinforcements from Ferelden and the Inquisition constantly pouring into the countryside
At the same time, Emmanuel Sardothien officially marries Annabel Trevelyan, the latter's mother and sister vehemently opposing the marriage. However, they are quickly overruled by Annabel's father and brother, who clearly state that she was marrying the Inquisitor and that she made her choice.
Oren Cousland, survivor of the massacre at Highever marries Josephene Montiliyet officially, when in truth he actually married both Sera and Josephene, much to the humour of his friends.
9:46 Dragon
The revolution finally ends in Tevinter with the Coalition's victory, and Dorian having appointed himself as President of the newly-established Republic of Tevinter, with Minrathous as his capital city.
Delmalrith Sardothien is born.
Silondrei Sardothien is born.
Jason Cousland is born.
Immediately, surviving Imperial loyalists and Venatori remnants quickly organise a rebellion to take back their country, only to be assassinated by agents of the Republic.
Many are unsure whether the new government would truly reform Tevinter, given it's previous Totalitarian nature, but Dorian promised and delivered, when he sends an envoy to establish good relations with the Inquisition and the various dragonflights. The latter's surviving population establish the Draconian Collective in an attempt to restore their diminished numbers.
Trade is declared open and unrestricted in Tevinter, though many remain wary of the country.
9:47-9:70 Dragon
These two decades see relations between the various countries of Thedas and Tevinter gradually improve over the years, with elven culture being mostly restored and stock prices reaching an all-time high.
With the aid of the few Grey Wardens of the Ferelden order, the last two archdemons are killed with aid from a few of the most elite dragons sent by the Collective. For the first time in history, the darkspawn are declared truly extinct, and the last remaining traces of the taint are purified by the draconian sacred waters.
For the first time in history, the dwarven kingdoms have all been united and the deep roads clear of any infestation, paving the way for a full reconstruction of previously abandoned dwarven cities and thiags.
A dwarven delegation opens its borders to the rest of the world for the first time since the beginning of the first blight, with tons of dwarven goods being traded all year round.
A cure is quickly formulated for the grey wardens and templars who broke away from the chantry. Based on the sacred waters' properties, a potion is made to eliminate the taint and the craving for lyrium present in all templars.
In the year 9:50 Dragon, the first College of Magi is established, and it's purpose is to experiment with magic and formulate new spells that would prove useful in either the battlefield or at home. The old Chantry is immediately outraged upon discovery of the school, but they are forced to accept that their power base was completely gone due to betrayal, and so keep it to themselves.
The years 9:51 to 9:70 see a trumendous increase momentum in technological research, giving birth to improved construction techniques, better ships being built and the first flying machine being able to carry a few dozen people across the Nocen Sea from Tevinter to Seheron.
The year 9:52 Dragon sees an Inquisition exploration fleet landing in unknown lands and making first contact with a new species called the dark elves. They have silver hair and dark skin, and thrive in harsh conditions that are found in close proximity of a volcano, although they are discovered to not be a nomadic race.
Despite having great potential for dark magic, they are by no means immortal, and only live about 130 years before perishing.
Arrangements are made to promote relations with the dark elves and grant them trading rights.
The first video camera's are invented, allowing people to capture detailed images of every single thing, prompting leaders to issue certain restrictions on the usage of cameras at certain places.
A year later, yet another First Contact is made with another foreign species called the orcs. A greenskined race of humanoids with strong physical features, their religion is mainly worshipping the elemental spirits that keep the balance of nature. Their average lifespan is projected to be around sixty to seventy years.
The orcs initially prove hostile, but it is discovered that they were at war with an extremist orc faction that wanted total domination of all orcish tribes.
The leader is swiftly subjugated and promptly executed, with talks of all orcs uniting under one banner beginning a few days later.
Breakthroughs in magical healing and biology increase the average lifespan of all races by at least a hundred years.
Near the end of 9:70 Dragon, the Free Marches begin to cut connections with the Inquisition and all other powers beyond the border, raising concerns as to what made them decide on such a course of action.
9:71 Dragon
Suspicions are confirmed when a massive invasion force numbering more than 50,000 launch an assault on the city of Wycome, the only city in the Free Marches to have elves and humans coexisting.
All hope seemed lost for the defenders, when out of the blue, flying metalic machines and dragons unleashed total destruction on the invasion force, almost sustaining no casualties in the process.
Investigations later discover that both the old and True Chantry have taken to manipulating the various rulers, including Sebastian Vael of Starkhaven, to attacking the Inquisition, calling the organisation heretical and an affront to the Maker.
This sparks an outrage among all races and factions allied with the Inquisition, which had downgraded into a peacekeeping force. They demand that the Chantry be put down for good and for the invasion force to be eliminated.
In response, an attack force of 10,000, armed with the best firearms, cannons and dragons and flying machines, decimate the rest of the surviving invasion force and pave the way for total invasion of the Free Marches.
9:72 Dragon
Within weeks, the first ten kingdoms fall to the Coalition War machine, Starkhaven included, and the chantry clerics responsible are hunted down and terminated with extreme prejudice.
As the soldiers of the Free Marches still use arrows and catapults against rifles and biplanes, the war proves extremely one-sided, as the defenders suffer staggering casualties whilst putting forth futile attempts at stalling the invasion force.
The dark elves and orcs prove to be capable soldiers in the battlefield, earning the trust of the nations they ally themselves with.
In only three months, the entirety of the Free Marches fall to the coalition, leaving over 80,000 dead and many more civilians displaced from their homes.
The day after the remnants of the Free Marches surrender, the rest of the clerics responsible are brought before the surrendering rulers and immediately confess the truth, before being executed before the masses.
The chantry is officially purged of corruption, but even though many still visit Chantry chapels for sermons, the common populace has completely lost faith in the Chantry, and the remaining clerics find their chapels becomming more and more empty after each day.
Meanwhile, the dwarves contribute greatly to discoveries of how lyrium could be used in warfare other than simply replenishing a mage's mana. This results in massive improvements to lyrium-based explosives such as lyrium rockets and lyrium grenades.
Peace had returned to the Free Marches and the rest of Thedas, but it would not last for long.
9:74 Dragon
Just two years after the reestablishment of the Free marches uniting into the Free States Alliance, Qunari forces launch an assault not just on Ferelden soil, but directly at Skyhold, where Emmanuel had resided, and all other countries that were allied with it.
This forces the Inquisition and it's allies into yet another war, this time the orcs and dark elves devote a huge number of their forces to the war effort.
It was the largest army the whole world had ever seen. Numbering a staggering 130,000, the massive army boards ships outfitted with the latest technology, placing them at par with quinari dreadnoughts.
Tevinter forces aid in the navigation of treacherous seas, allowing the expedition force to reach Par Vollen in a matter of two months.
Under the cover of nightfall, a massive siege attack commences, with multiple cannons firing cannonballs in a bid to bring down the castle walls. However, the walls prove difficult to bring down, seeing as Qunari had developed construction technology to adapt to such warfare.
In a coordinated effort, both magi and cannons bring down the heavily fortified walls whilst the infantry refrain from charging and hold off the defenders' attacks. Combat planes are absent as an airfield was still absent.
After one night, Par Vollen had fallen. Unfortunately, the attackers had taken a heavily damaged beachhead, bringing the offensive to a grinding halt.
At least three months are spent fortifying the island and building a new airfield and docks to establish a supply line.
9:75 Dragon
This years marks the resume of the famous Qunari-Coalition War, and potentially marking the end of the worldwide revolution, as the newly-resupplied coalition force mount several assaults on other Qunari strongholds. The time taken to capture them is estimated at around several days stretching to weeks, as Qunari capabilities prove more than the Coalition's expectations.
To counter the number of casualties the Coalition was suffering, Emmanuel employs smaller teams capable of waging quick skirmishes intent on cutting supply lines and cutting down gunpowder supply.
It proves effective to a small extent, as the Qunari forces heavily contest their enemies with every inch of territory.
9:76-9:80 Dragon
The Qunari-Coalition war rages on, taking longer to finish than everyone's expectations.
Qunari soldiers among the coalition refrain from joining the conflict, as they did not feel comfortable in fighting their former commrades.
Yagen, however, willingly leads the Inquisition forces and dragon samurai in many battles, scoring many victories against the Qun, but suffers his share of defeats along the way.
After years of recuperation, the Woodland Covenant sends military aid for the first time since it's establishment, greatly bolstering the coalition's ranks with arcane warriors and slyvans.
With the wood elves' aid, the coalition army proceeds to inch ever closer to the Qunari capital, completely surrounding it on all sides. With the aid of fog warriors hailing from Seheron, they manage to isolate the capital from all trade routes, cutting off additional food supply.
Many days are spent building double entrenchments surrounding the capital; one to keep the defenders in, the other to keep their reinforcements out.
Feeling generous, Emmanuel decides to give the remaining Qunari forces one last chance to surrender peacefully, which ultimately led to the Qunari spitting in their faces.
The next day, the capital falls to the Coalition forces after a massive offense on all sides. Thousands die on both sides, with the Qunari losing ten soldiers to every Coalition soldier that fell.
Realising they could not continue their war any longer, the surviving defenders surrender to the expedition, hoping to put an end to the war.
Upon receiving news of the surrender, the victorious soldiers let out a jubiliant roar as the decades-long war had finally come to an end.
The total casualty rate was staggering, only seen since the blights. 200,000 Qunari soldiers had perished in the war, whilst Coalition forces lost at least 25,000 troops, leaving the expedition force at less than half the number they orignially set out with.
But now, with the whole world having been explored and chartered, there is only one place left to look to for expansion.
The stars.
9:81-9:99 Dragon
Much of the period is spent rebuilding fractured economies and infrastructure damaged during the various wars, especially for the Free Marches and Qunari people.
The orcs become renowned scientists in weather research, whilst the dark elves aid in the training of dark magic and exploring the properties of volcanic ash and other related minerals.
In 9:90 Dragon, for the first time in history, all the superpowers gather at a world summit, discussing possible plans for expansion into space. It is decided that the continent of Thedas would be renamed Tarendal, whilst the planet they resided in be named Thedas.
Plans are drafted for a massive project, dubbed Project Divine.
All nations immediately pour thousands of sovereigns and tons of resources, hoping to build the first ever spaceworthy craft. It is purely experimental, and as such willing volunteers are warned of possible dangers beforehand.
An organisation to unite the various nations is created, known as the United Nations.
The remaining ancient elves who lived before the fall of Arlathan come out of hiding, having appeared before the current world order, which they are surprised to have found the various races coming together and actually coordinating a planetwide project.
They settle down in the Dales, helping the other non-immortal elves reestablish their culture and eventually helping them rebuild the city of Arlathan, though it would be several years before the ancient city is rediscovered.
Abelas is appointed the new leader of the Woodland Covenant, issuing several new policies regarding military structure and conscription.
10:00 Space
It is declared that every age will last more than a hundred years unless a significant event takes place, and the new age is named after the fact that Project Divine begins to come to fruition.
Construction of the first ever space craft truly begins, and estimates place it's completion in ten years time.
10:05 Space
Qunari saboteurs attempt to detonate blackpowder barrels in the Inquisitor's own residense, but they are caught before the deed was done, prompting Emmanuel to send Sebastian to inquire whose side the sabotuers were on, while Emmanuel himself interrogated the prisoners.
It is discovered that the saboteurs are Qun loyalists who do not accept the new government and wish to restore the old world through assassinations and causing widespread chaos in the hopes of causing the political order to collapse.
Their base of operations is unknown, so world leaders issue laws that any suspicious individuals are to be reported, as the Qunari had been known to employ agents of different races, though dwarves were the only exceptions as no dwarf had ever been recruited by the Qun.
10:10 Space
The first ever space craft is completed. A crew of four who underwent preperations to withstand g-forces is given the honour of manning the craft, becoming the first ever Thedosians to ever venture into space.
Named the Venadhal-46, it is outfitted with the strongest rocket booster designed to aid in the spacecraft's breaking of the atmosphere.
The launch is a success. Able to reach into outer space, the craft soon lands on the moon and the astronauts are astounded by the sight before them.
An endless void full of stars, a whole dwarf planet's worth of strange rocks, and in the distance, a planet of green and blue, with spots of sand yellow and white lines.
As it is the first time viewing Thedas from space, the astronauts quickly snap pictures of both the planet and them being on the moon, planting the flag of the UN, a blue flag with the insignia of two swords and a pair of laurels underneath, on it's surface.
It marks a turning point in history. With the first ever space project a success, more plans are drafted to create larger, longer travelling spacecraft that can reach the other planets in the local system.
The last of the Qunari saboteurs are killed, uniting the Qunari people once more.
The first dwarven settlers leave the comfort of their underground empire to settle on the ground, bringing a number of tools and tradeable goods.
10:20 Space
Growth of music and invention of television become popular trends within days of their first existense. People clamour to buy new television sets or listen to concerts when they save the money.
The next space project is completed with a newer, larger sized spacecraft known as the Berasaad-22. This time, the next flight is to the nearest planet of Vronus, a solid planet with barely any vegetation and a desolate surface of sand yellow and dark brown.
As it is unknown whether Thedosians could survive in an environment not the same as Thedas, astronauts are advised to keep their helmets on unless in the spacecraft.
It is yet another success, and projected time to complete the flight to Vronus is about 130 days.
Draconian magi who experiment with transmutation magic accidentally manage to create a new isotope of lyrium that does not emit harmful radiation. Dubbed Amado, it is proven to be capable of supplying increased amounts of mana, though it is advised that only magi with an abnormally high mana capacity should drink its diluted form.
10:21 Space
The first vehicle is complete. Using rubber wheels and a steel body, it is capable of transporting six people at once.
Plans have been drafted to build armored vehicles and larger-sized ones.
The Berasaad-22 lands on the surface of Vronus. Astronauts quickly move to secure samples of rare rocks and metals found on the barren planet, whilst taking pictures for the common public to see.
10:25 Space
New types of guns have been invented, various type placing emphasis on firing rate, accuracy or range.
Millitaries around the world are being revamped to accomodate the advancing technology.
The city of Arlathan is rediscovered. Seeing the ruined state of the once great capital of the old elven empire, the Woodland Covenant immediately jumpstarts a project to rebuild and reinhabit the city. As many as 20,000 settlers and a construction crew of 100 move to restore the site.
The Exalted Plains are cleared of battle signs and rotting bodies, with elven botanists restoring the beauty and diversity of the forest.
Fishing increases by 21%, creating an industry that generates a revenue of 10,000 Sovereigns.
With the need for higher value currency, banks around the world come up with a standardised currency, with each sovereign valued at around 100 coppers. The standard structure of banking undergoes a huge overhaul to accommodate increasing numbers of money notes being used.
10:30 Space
King Alistair of Ferelden passes away in his bed. His whole family and the nation of Ferelden declare nationwide mourning for an entire week.
Emmanuel, Sebastian, and his surviving friends from the Dragon Age attend his funeral, with Sebastian uttering words that made their way into history books.
"Alistair, you were undoubtedly, one of the best friends I've had since my arrival in Thedas during the Fifth Blight.
You were...admittedly, the worst joker I ever met, the most naive, idealistic arsewipe, and most possibly my best friend.
However, you never faltered in your convictions. You never gave in to anyone's expectations, good or bad, and always stayed true to your beliefs. You were never skilled at ruling the country like your father Maric and his advisor Loghain.
But truthfully, you always tried to fufill your role to the best of your ability, despite many of your shortcomings.
And hell, I will sorely miss you, as will your family, your friends, and all the people you have led through hardships.
God Bless you, Alistair."
Elven scientists discover that a new type of firearm could be created by inserting an enchanted crystal inside the gun, using it as ammunition rather like the regularly-used metal cartridges.
As many as 8,000 of the new guns are produced within days.
Draconian alchemists discover a new spell that is able to replicate metals and any material, not just it's appearance but also it's chemical properties all the way to the atomic structure.
It is not introduced yet, as metals are still in great supply, and introducing such magic would no doubt cause a near collapse of the world economy.
10:31 Space
Archaeologists discover ruins of originally unknown origin, but the strangest thing was that the walls were made of metal, and some of the technology was highly advanced, sending alarm bells ringing throughout the world.
Immediately, the same archaeological team is sent back to the site with a few dragons to accompany them.
What they uncover next, provided so many answers to the dragons' missing history.
A vocal message, still in good condition and documented over thousands and thousands of years ago, playing a message.
It is discovered that the dragons once possessed an ancient, and very advanced civilisation located far beyond the catalouged Thedosian System; a spacefaring civilisation that far surpassed the technology Thedosians currently possessed.
Very few technological artefacts are left behind, including more powerful computer processing chips and an extremely hardened alloy with it's original name still unknown.
10:32 Space
Plenty of scientists argue that the recovered technology is of no value to them and should be discarded or displayed in musuems. Others believe that by reverse-engineering the devices, technology could advance by a huge leap in years.
The latter's idea is vetoed with good reason, however, when Sebastian points out that by simply reverse-engineering the devices, it would stagnate all innovation and leave Thedosians at a huge disadvantage should they be confronted with an extraterrestrial enemy beyond their home system.
He argued that scientists would continuously run into deadlocks in their research or be left clueless, but innovation would be their greatest achievement in the centuries to come.
Conceeding his point, scientists simply research on how the devices work and come up with technology potentially better than the samples they had on hand.
Narenthal Mahariel passes away, leaving behind her family. Her grave is located beside Alistair's and a statue is erected in rememberance of her heroic deeds.
10:34 Space
New breakthroughs in energy production lead to possible new types of power generators that would be eco-friendly and more energy-productive than their previous usage of biofuels.
One option that became mass produced is the usage of Amado crystals in a fusion reactor. By connecting said reactor to electrical supply lines, it provides a safe and highly efficient source of electricity.
Construction of the first Amado reactor begins.
Electric cars become more efficient than biofuel cars to the point that it renders biofuels obsolete.
Estimates predict that fuel cars will be extinct in 10 years.
Relations between the dwarves and some human nations such as Ferelden and Tevinter improve to the point that the formation of an economic union between the countries is speculated about.
Dwarves begin to show signs of affinity for magic. The causes are under investigation.
10:45 Space
Radical extremists suddenly attack the populated city of Arlathan, setting fire to a crowded theatre and trapping the patrons within, but the fire is put out before lives could be lost, and the radicals are immediately hunted down and killed, with one captured for interrogation.
The prisoner reveals that the remnants of the True Chantry have formed into a militant group, called Andraste's army, with the goal of driving the elves out of the Dales and rebuilding the Orlesian Empire.
With Orlais no longer existing and a new city government housing dragons, Andraste's army rejects the occupation and wish to reestablish the nation through any means necessary.
Following the attack on elven territory, all news channels warn the public of the emergence of the radical extremists of Andraste's army, and an increased number of soldiers and peacekeepers patrol the densely populated cities.
Investigations uncover that with the changing of lyrium to Amado, and exposure to the leftover aura of the draconian Sacred waters, dwarves are beginning to regain their connection to the fade. They still maintain some sembalance of resistance to magic, but it is never as strong as it originally was.
The first Amado reactor is complete, the project a resounding success. Countries initiate construction of many of such power generators.
10:46 Space
Another attack is made by Andraste's army within Seheron, this time killing two Tevinter magi and Qunari merchants.
This angers the Republic of Tevinter and the Qunari Federation, who immediately demand a swift subjugation of the radicals' leaders.
10:50 Space
The main base of Andraste's army is discovered, and a team of experienced agents, aided by the 51st Airborne Division of the UN, take out a huge number of the extremist soldiers and kill many of their leaders, dealing a serious blow to their operations.
Plans to sabotage the UN using stolen designs of the lyrium bombs are uncovered; to deny the terrorists the necessary resources, the whole base is subject to a few bomb detonations, followed by bombing runs for an entire five minutes.
10:60 Space
With even more resources and funding, at the 12th World Summit, world leaders discuss plans on building elevators that lead to the asteroid belt surrounding Thedas.
It is stated that there is enough space to build only three of such space elevators; one in Ferelden, another in the Dark Elves' homeland of Enil'shalad, and the last one in Tevinter.
Completion of the space elevators is estimated to finish in several decades, between thirty to fourty years at the very best.
With the aid of magi from all races and nations, dwarves begin to create their own branch of magic aside from preexisting ones. Showing a great affinity for fire and earthen magic, the first dwarven magi delve into the fade in their dreams.
10:70 Space
The structural exterior and support is completed, though the interior requires additional work.
New robots manufactured by the dwarves are able to aid in mining efforts, considerably cutting down on manpower usage and increasing efficiency by 20%. They also prove able to decontaminate polluted land and soil possessing radiation poisoning.
Said robots are immediately tasked to preparing more land for agriculture and increase the world's food supply, with the surplus being used to fuel the food industry by selling on the world stock markets.
10:80 Space
Space elevators near completion, with most of the interior finished and vital mechanics undergoing final inspections and adjustments. With this, new types of mining robots and small carrier craft are being developed to carry rare minerals back to the surface.
New types of dwarven magi come into existense. One is the Runemaster, who has great mastery over runic magic. He is able to cast spells with a Runebook and an enchanted warhammer.
Another is the pyromancer. It is similar to Oren Cousland's magic, but lacks certain qualities and does not allow the caster to change flesh into fire.
Both classes receive many trainees striving to master them, in the hopes of teaching them to other magi.
10:85 Space
With the population on Thedas starting to overcrowd the planet, many scientists reserach into possible terraformation of nearby planets for habitation.
Unfortunately, even with the wood elves' knowledge of nature magic, it would take decades before terraformation becomes a certainty.
10:90 Space
Fenarel & Godrim, a research company named after a duo of famous scientists, propose an idea on how to lessen the lifespan of radioactive material, which would render the option of permanent disposal in old mines and other desolate locations unnecessary.
It proves to be a very innovative idea, and many robots are equipped with the needed equipment to carry out the process.
Reworking of the space elevators allows for decreased travelling time between the asteroid belt and the planet's surface. Speeds reach as high as 5000c, allowing a single ascent in the elevator to take only ten hours, as opposed to the previous two days.
10:99 Space
Several alien ships of unknown origin suddenly appear in orbit over Thedas. It marks the beginning of a war that will permanently change the course of history for Thedas.
A/N: I never said that there was a mass relay in the Thedosian system, mind you, so they will not have their first war with aliens from the Citadel.
Nonetheless, I added a new OC to the story, as you read in the chapter, and more will be revealed later on.
Until then, this is Ebanu8.