Fifth Age

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The Fifth Age, also known as The Age of Man or The Age of Humans, is the current age of Gielinor. The Fifth Age is a time of amazing strides for the human race, granting many humans dominance throughout central Gielinor largely due to the discovery of runes at the end of the Fourth Age. Positive advances in humanity's lifestyle include military, technological, theological, philosophical, political, and economic strides.

Major events with approximate dates

Rediscovery of Runecrafting (Year 1)

According to the Archmage Sedridor, the Fifth Age was started when humans rediscovered the art of Runecrafting, allowing Magic to be used freely once more. This led to the construction of the first Wizards' Tower south of Draynor Village.

Rise of Kandarin (Year 7)

According to the Varrock Museum, Saradominists led by the Carnillean family decided to remove evil influences from the area now known as Ardougne; they would eventually rise and create Kandarin, the largest nation in the world. The ruler of the area, the Zamorakian mahjarrat Hazeel, was sealed away in a state of torpor.

Troubles with the Kinshra (Year 8)

King Raddallin, the King of Asgarnia, helped the Kinshra build a large fortress in the northern part of his land. It turned out, however, that they were bitter rivals with the White Knights, and Asgarnia has been on the verge of civil war ever since.^[1]

Mage Training Arena (Year 9)

Increased rune production led to wider availability of magic, which in turn led to an increase in magical injuries. A tragic accident involving a famous wizard eventually prompted the construction of the Mage Training Arena. This allowed aspiring wizards to experiment with magic in a (relatively) safe environment.

Rediscovery of telescope plans (Year 12)

Plans for a telescope created by Scorpius in the early Fourth Age were rediscovered, allowing construction of one and the renovation of an observatory in a ruined Fourth Age town in south-west Kandarin.

Delrith's attempted destruction of Varrock (Year 19)

During Year 19, Delrith, a powerful demon, attempted to destroy Varrock; however, a hero named Wally took the demon-slaying sword, Silverlight, and stopped Delrith from completely destroying the city.

Defeat of Northern Morytania (Year 23)

Vampyres took control of the Lordship of the North Coast in Morytania. Werewolves resettled near the Coast's former western border, founding the village Canifis where Kharyrll once stood. Castle Fenkenstrain's inhabitants managed to resist the influence of vampyres for more than 100 years.

The Runecrafting Crusades (Years 42 - 62)

During this time, the barbarians of the north felt that the creation of runes should be left to the gods. In an attempt to make this happen, barbarians launched a brutal campaign across northern Kandarin and Asgarnia.

These barbarians had sympathisers from the kingdom of Misthalin who during the Year 47, destroyed the Mage Training Arena.

By Year 62, the barbarians forces were wavering and settled in the Barbarian Village in the intention of re-grouping and continuing their mission.

Destruction of Imcando Dwarves (approximately Year 60 - 62)

The thriving tribe of Imcando Dwarves living in the city of Camdozaal beneath Ice Mountain are nearly rendered extinct during the assorted Barbarian invasions. Survivors are scattered throughout Asgarnia, with one living on Asgarnia's southern peninsula, and one living in the ruins of Camdozaal.

Burning of the first Wizards' Tower (Year 70)

After the rediscovery of Runecrafting, a Wizards' Tower was created on an island off of Draynor Village. Both mages from Saradomin and Zamorak alike studied in peace there for a time until the tower burned down, destroying countless irreplaceable tomes, including the incantation that allowed teleportation to the hidden Rune essence mine. The Saradominists claim it was burnt down by Zamorakians seeking control of the tower, whereas the Zamorakians claim that instead the tower burned down due to the Saradominists misunderstanding a Zamorakian teleportation ritual. After the burning of the tower, public outrage followed in Varrock, which eventually lead to the discovery of the Dagon'hai's plans in the Tunnel of Chaos.

Creation of the Tunnel of Chaos (Year 70)

During the Year 70, the Dagon'hai, a group of Zamorakian followers, erected a Saradomin statue outside the eastern walls of Varrock; this statue hid the Tunnel of Chaos, which was to be used for a ceremony to create an incarnation of Zamorak's will. However, a lone watchman discovered their plans, and after the recent burning of the first wizards' tower, both citizens and Saradominists alike quickly chased them from the city, killing two of the four elders of the Dagon'hai; a third stayed back to defend the tunnel, and a fourth fled with the followers. The tunnel remains to this day.

The Great Battle (Year 98)

During the Dreaded Years of Tragedy, The Great Battle takes place near the Outpost north of what is now West Ardougne. Saradominists fight Zamorakians and only two men survive; they both settle their differences and begin worshipping Guthix. The former, a member of the Ardignas family, becomes the first king of Kandarin and founds the Ardougne Market.

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table arrive in Gielinor (Year 132)

During the Year 132, King Arthur and his Knights arrive in Gielinor and will remain there, until England needs their aid again.

Division of Ardougne (Year 136)

During this year, the leader of Kandarin, King Ulthas, dies in a hunting accident. When his sons cannot come to an agreement over who controls Kandarin, they divide Ardougne in half, each taking a part to be their capital. King Lathas was given East Ardougne, and King Tyras was given West Ardougne.

Elvarg invades Crandor (Year 139)

During this year, Crandor was a thriving community, with many Crandorians being members of the Champions' Guild. One of the adventurers goes too far and descends down the volcano and wakes the green dragon known as Elvarg who proceeds to devastate Crandor. Some refugees manage to leave Crandor via fishing boats, setting up a camp in Rimmington, but Elvarg follows them and burns down the camp. Out of all the people, there were only three survivors, namely a trio of wizards who used magic to escape: Thalzar, Lozar, and Melzar. They split up the only surviving map of Crandor. Melzar's third was hidden in a castle, Lozar kept hers with her, and Thalzar took his secret to the grave.

King Roald II issues Proclamation 252 (Year 143)

King Roald II creates a 1200 coin bounty for the return of the Shield of Arrav.

Great Kourend changes into a republic (approximately Year 150 - 159)

After the death of the last ruling monarch of Great Kourend, King Kharedst IV, the five cities of the Kingdom of Great Kourend are now ruled by the Kourend Council.

Assault of Varrock (Year 154)

During this year, a necromancer launches an assault on Varrock. However, the city's guards prove superior and quickly defeat the invasion.

End of Nomads (Year 155)

On this year, the last group of Fremenniks that had not yet settled, the Mountain Tribe, would settle permanently after their chieftain's daughter was abducted. It would be discovered 14 years later that she was murdered by The Kendal.

The Edgeville incident (Year 161)

Later named the Edgeville Incident of Year 161, a Kinshra operation in the town of Edgeville led to a huge civilian massacre. Solus Dellagar, a powerful mage working with the Kinshra at the time, became enraged and turned on both the Kinshra and the town's civilians. Despite intervention by local guards, the White Knights, the Temple Knights, and the Kinshra, over 800 people were killed before Solus was apprehended.

Kinshra Conflicts (Year 162-163)

The old king of Asgarnia, King Vallance, fell very ill. The White Knights took advantage of this opportunity to take control over Falador and Asgarnia.

The White Knights, now in control of Asgarnia, declared that the Kinshra Order was to have no political power in Asgarnia. The Kinshra, after failing to diplomatically solve the situation, confronted the White Knights in the woods of northern Asgarnia in the Battle of North Falador. The battle ended in a stalemate, leaving the two sides to plot against each other.

King Tyras leaves West Ardougne (Year 168)

In 168, King Tyras left Ardougne to venture into Tirannwn. West Ardougne was taken by King Lathas.

The present (Year 169)

The present year.
King Roald has the ruined town once known as Paddewwa restored, and renames it to Edgeville.
The Mage Training Arena is repaired, along with the rune essence golems that serve as guardians and oversee the Arena.
Goblin raiders kill the mage Lozar and take her possessions, including Lozar's piece of the Crandor map.

References

^ "Varrock Museum Timeline exhibit, display number 4". Old School RuneScape. "5th Age - yr 8. TThe kingdom of Asgarnia grew rapidly. King Raddallin, who was one of the tribal leaders of the area, had united many of the smaller tribes and settlements. However, one group within his domain is known as the Kinshra, or Black Knights. They had originally proved cooperative in helping the expansion of the kingdom of Asgarnia, and as a result he'd supported them in building a great fortress on his border to the Wilderness in the north-east. Another group known as the White Knights had also proven to be particularly competent in battle and were now helping him by being the main military force defending his capital city of Falador. However, it turned out that the White Knights and Black Knights had always been bitter rivals. It has been a constant political battle ever since for the kings of Asgarnia to prevent their kingdoms sliding into an out-and-out, very bloody civil war."

[1] "Varrock Museum Timeline exhibit, display number 4". Old School RuneScape. "5th Age - yr 8. TThe kingdom of Asgarnia grew rapidly. King Raddallin, who was one of the tribal leaders of the area, had united many of the smaller tribes and settlements. However, one group within his domain is known as the Kinshra, or Black Knights. They had originally proved cooperative in helping the expansion of the kingdom of Asgarnia, and as a result he'd supported them in building a great fortress on his border to the Wilderness in the north-east. Another group known as the White Knights had also proven to be particularly competent in battle and were now helping him by being the main military force defending his capital city of Falador. However, it turned out that the White Knights and Black Knights had always been bitter rivals. It has been a constant political battle ever since for the kings of Asgarnia to prevent their kingdoms sliding into an out-and-out, very bloody civil war."

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