Eras

The Osean timeline is traditionally divided into three eras. Some scholars argue that a fourth era should be created to recognize the current state of Osea.

First Era
The First Era begins approximately in the year 0. Scholars traditionally use this year to date Elerich's mythical landing in Emmeria, although this event has proven impossible to accurately document. The era follows the rise of human civilization in Osea and ends with the fall of the Soleilian Empire, the first great civilization. Elerich's Landing and the fall of Soleil are the events most worthy of note in this era.

After Elerich's Landing, it was not until midway through the 8th century that true civilization began to rise in Osea. For the next 500 years Osea was comprised of several city-states. It was not until the mid 17th century that the city of Soleil began to expand rapidly, creating the Soleilian Empire that largely dominated Osea during the second half of the First Era. The First Era also saw the rise of two modern Osean countries. Erusia rebelled against the Empire in 1800 and became a sovereign country, while the Union of Yuktobanian Republics was formed in 1830.

The First Era ended in 1850 with the inexplicable collapse of the Soleilian Empire. This event led to the formation of a plethora of independent states including The Kingdom of Navis, The Kingdom of Palanthas, The Kingdom of Aulia, The Kingdom of Relia, and The Republic of Directus.

Second Era
The second era follows the rise of Yuktobania and Erusia. It consists of a large number of wars between Erusia and Yuktobania, as well as the creation of several new states. The four Erusian wars as well as the formation of Aulia, Relia, and Leasath. The era ends with the formation of ISAF.

Third Era
In the early 2000s, the smaller nations in Osea begin to ally against Yuktobania. The Third era begins with the formation of ISAF. The Era sees the end of Yuktobanian domination of Osea and the beginning of a period of peace. Many exist during the Third Era and there is a balance of power in Osea. The era is sometimes said to have ended with the start of the Osean Continental War.

Fourth Era (?)
The fourth era is an area of debate among scholars. Some say it began with the start of the Osean Continental War while other says it has not even begun yet. Those of the early category say that the Era is characterized by an increasing Directian domination of Osea as well as increasing unity after much bloodshed. There are much greater levels of diplomacy at play in this time period. It is also the first time period in which Osea begins to interact with nations outside its borders such as Samarkand or Yiffia.