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{{RightToC}}For information on the topic of continuity in fiction, continuity errors, and retroactive continuity (retcon), see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuity_(fiction) wikipedia - Continuity (fiction)]
{{RightToC}}For information on the topic of continuity in fiction, continuity errors, and retroactive continuity (retcon), see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuity_(fiction) wikipedia - Continuity (fiction)]


== Basic back story of AC ==
The following pages attempt to document various errors in continuity, and if possible, draw a reasonable conclusion on what can be considered "canon".
The basic back story of AC involves the events of the [[Olthoi]] invasion of [[Auberean]], [[Asheron Realaidain|Asheron]]'s involvement, [[The Sundering]], and the conditions which summoned [[Isparian]]s to [[Dereth]]. This story has been told many times, and there is often inconsistency with these tales.


==== Versions ====
== General ==
===== Original Intro Video =====
* [[Continuity/Beta and Early Development|Beta and Early Development]]
Asheron and a group of Empyrean mages are barricaded in a great hall - the mages sitting in a circle, Asheron behind them. Across the room from Asheron, the barricaded door is being pounded on, and just before it is breached, Asheron casts a powerful portal magic spell sending the other mages away. Moments later, Olthoi pour into the room and the ceiling begins to collapse. It then cuts to an exterior shot of the castle, which is now crumbling apart. It returns inside, where Asheron's hand is seen reaching out of the rubble.<br><br>At an undetermined time later, Elysa enters a portal to Dereth, with an embroidered picture implying that other species were also summoned at or around the same time. Elysa is Enslaved, but later escapes, meets [[Thorsten Cragstone|Thorsten]], ventures to Asheron's Tower, and meets Asheron himself. Asheron gives her a special potion that is deadly to Olthoi. Later, Elysa, Thorsten, and the other rebels assault the central hive of the Olthoi. Thorsten is killed by the Queen, and Elysa slays her afterwards. Finally, other Isparians are shown arriving at the now settled human outposts of Dereth.<br><br>[http://ac.warcry.com/db/text/151 A Stormwaltz quote] states that the scene at the castle takes place on Dereth, and the mages with Asheron are adepts of the Knorr Lyceum. The adepts were the last Empyreans to leave. They had stayed behind to help Asheron evacuate everyone else.
* [[Continuity/In-Game Calendar|In-Game Calendar]] (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)


===== Original Manual =====
== Basic Backstory ==
Asheron accidentally opened the portal to the Olthoi world that set them loose upon Auberean. When their empire was lost Asheron cast the Sundering, and stayed behind to try to find a way to defeat the Olthoi. The Sundering directly and instantly caused portals to open on other worlds, including Ispar. Asheron saw great potential in the humans and began to concentrate on summoning more to Dereth. Many that arrived were enslaved by the Olthoi, but eventually, aided by Asheron, the Isparians won their freedom.
* [[Continuity/Basic Backstory|Basic Backstory]] (this will be split up into multiple articles)
* [[Continuity/Asheron and the Olthoi Invasion|Asheron and the Olthoi Invasion]] (WIP)
* [[Continuity/The Sundering and Portals to Dereth|The Sundering and Portals to Dereth]] (WIP)
* [[Continuity/Olthoi Rebellion|Olthoi Rebellion]] (WIP)
* [[Continuity/Lifestones|Lifestones]] (WIP)


===== Historical Archive/Sybex Official Strategies and Secrets =====
== Auberean Timeline and Events ==
The two tales told in these pieces are nearly identical, with just some minor wording changes in the strategy guide. This version is very similar to the one found in the original manual, however, it is more detailed, and it does not specifically blame Asheron for unleashing the Olthoi. Rather, it states that it was a magical experiment gone awry. The bulk of the text details early Isparians and the Olthoi rebellion.
=== Distant Past ===
* [[Continuity/Ages of the Empyrean Versus The History of Auberean|Ages of the Empyrean Versus The History of Auberean]] (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)
* [[Continuity/Sendings of Darkness|Sendings of Darkness]] (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)


===== A Time of Chaos Retcon =====
=== Recent Past ===
During the Olthoi arc, the way to the distant Knorr Lyceum was discovered. Inside, many texts written by Asheron were discovered. The story of the Olthoi invasion was changed, or further clarified, by these texts. It was not a magical experiment or accident on Asheron's part that caused the invasion - and his discovery of portal magic is only partially to blame, in that it enabled the exploration of other worlds. Instead, it was [[Gaerlan]] who inadvertently left a portal link to the Olthoi homeworld open. And it was [[Emperor Kellin]] who demanded that more Olthoi specimen be brought to Knorr, including the Olthoi Queen. With the Queen on Auberean, the lesser Olthoi began to obey her will again, and this is what caused Knorr to fall, and eventually, all of Auberean.<br><br>The manual included in Throne of Destiny has slightly revised text from previous manuals which puts the blame on Gaerlan.
* [[Continuity/Aluvian Settlement on Dereth|Aluvian Settlement on Dereth]] (WIP)
* [[Continuity/Ancient Lugian Fortress|Ancient Lugian Fortress]] (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)
* [[Continuity/Bandit and Neydisa Castles|Bandit and Neydisa Castles]] (WIP)
* [[Continuity/Gharu'ndim Settlement on Dereth|Gharu'ndim Settlement on Dereth]] (WIP)
* [[Continuity/Sho Settlement on Dereth|Sho Settlement on Dereth]] (WIP)
* [[Continuity/Siege of Holtburg and Founding of Rithwic|Siege of Holtburg and Founding of Rithwic]] (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)
* [[Continuity/Tumerok History on Dereth|Tumerok History on Dereth]] (WIP)
* [[Continuity/Undead|Undead]] (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)


===== The Knorr Quiddity Seed =====
=== Current ===
This quest involves entering dream realms and defending Asheron's memories from Aerbax. It is an in-game retelling of the first scene of the original intro video, with Asheron and his disciples. However, this retelling has many errors. First, it takes place at the Knorr Lyceum. However, the events in the video are said to take place somewhere on Dereth, as it was the final stronghold of the Yalain people, where Knorr would be the heart of the Olthoi's territory. Second, in the video, the building crumbles to pieces, yet it is in perfect condition when we visit it in the present day.
* [[Continuity/Rytheran and the Graveyard|Rytheran and the Graveyard]] (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)
* [[Continuity/Tanada House of Earth|Tanada House of Earth]] (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)
* [[Continuity/Halaetan Islands|Halaetan Islands]] (WIP)


==== Conclusion ====
== Ispar Timeline and Events ==
*'''Olthoi Invasion''' - The Olthoi arc retcon is considered the correct lore. Asheron was not directly responsible for the Olthoi invasion, it was Gaerlan and the Emperor.
* [[Continuity/Timeline of Ispar|Timeline of Ispar]] - continuity regarding how the timeline of Ispar evolved. (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)
*'''Sundering''' - The truth about The Sundering remains a mystery. In all accounts, it did cause a disturbance in the fabric of Portal Space. But whether or not the Sundering caused portals to begin to appear on other worlds is up for debate. Two articles on Crossroads of Dereth state that the Virindi were the first other-worldly species to arrive, they fought Asheron over something, and lost [http://ac.warcry.com/content/lore/ages] and that the time passed between the casting of The Sundering and the appearance of portals on Ispar is  1,400 to 600 years [http://ac.warcry.com/content/lore/empyrean_history/yalain]
* [[Continuity/Roulean Calendar and Portal Years|Roulean Calendar and Portal Years]] - continuity regarding the conversion between the Roulean calendar of Ispar and the Portal Year calendar of Dereth. (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)
* [[Continuity/Aluvian History|Aluvian History]] - continuity specifically as it relates to the Aluvian people. (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)
* [[Continuity/Gharu'ndim History|Gharu'ndim History]] - continuity specifically as it relates to the Gharu'ndim people. (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)
* [[Continuity/Sho History|Sho History]] - continuity specifically as it relates to the Sho people. (WIP)
* [[Continuity/Viamontian History|Viamontian History]] - continuity specifically as it relates to the Viamontian people. (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)


== Undead ==
== People ==
In early days, the back story of the existence of undead was very different from what it is now. While today undead are almost always members of the ancient Empyrean cultures of the Dericost and Falatacot, that was not always the case. The [[Zone_Bestiary#Undead|Zone Bestiary Undead Entry]] originally described them much differently. Undead were said to be the reanimated corpses of fallen Isparians, possessed by evil spirits said to be linked to [[Bael'Zharon]].
* [[Continuity/Elysa, Thorsten, and Borelean|Elysa, Thorsten, and Borelean]] (WIP)
* [[Continuity/Harlune|Harlune]] (WIP)
* [[Continuity/Kellin I and Caerlin I|Kellin I and Caerlin I]] (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)
* [[Continuity/Lilitha|Lilitha]] (WIP)
* [[Continuity/Lord Cambarth and Mount Lethe|Lord Cambarth and Mount Lethe]] (WIP)


During the [[The Fourth Sending of Darkness|first story arc]] this was retconned to the current Dericost origin of Undead. However, there are many early dungeons and points of interest that still suggest the undead have an Isparian/Shadow source. For example, the [[Ancient Warrior's Tower|lore]] of the [[36.2S, 65.0E - Hilltop Ruins|Hilltop Ruins]] near Shoushi state that the undead there are fallen Sho warriors who fled from battle. Another example is the somewhat common pairing of Shadow and Undead in early dungeons.
== Terminology ==
 
* [[Continuity/Dericost versus Dericostian|Dericost versus Dericostian]] (WIP)
== Tanada House of Earth ==
* [[Continuity/Empyrean as a Term|Empyrean as a Term]] (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)
The [[Tanada House of Fire (Quest)|Tanada House of Fire]] quest involves recovering special scrolls that belonged to the houses of Air, Earth, and Water. [[Tanada Sajo]] explains that "because Aerbax succeeded in corrupting the Masters of Air, Earth, and Water, he was able to steal the scroll of each House." However, the lore of the [[Tanada House of Earth (Quest)|Tanada House of Earth]] quest implies that the House of Earth is unaffected by the recent corruption of the House of Air.
* [[Continuity/Garondish versus Gharu'ndim|Garondish versus Gharu'ndim]] (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)
* [[Continuity/Gearknight versus Gear Knight|Gearknight versus Gear Knight]] (WIP)
* [[Continuity/Habrean versus Haebraen versus Haebran versus Haebrean versus Haebrous|Habrean versus Haebraen versus Haebran versus Haebrean versus Haebrous]] (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)
* [[Continuity/Milantan versus Milantane versus Milantean versus Milantos|Milantan versus Milantane versus Milantean versus Milantos]] (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)
* [[Continuity/Viamont versus Viamonter versus Viamontian|Viamont versus Viamonter versus Viamontian]] (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)
* [[Continuity/Virindi versus Virin'di|Virindi versus Virin'di]] (WIP)
* [[Continuity/Yalain versus Yalaini|Yalain versus Yalaini]] (WIP)
* [[Continuity/Names of Places and Races|Names of Places and Races]] (old)


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Latest revision as of 00:04, 19 January 2020

For information on the topic of continuity in fiction, continuity errors, and retroactive continuity (retcon), see wikipedia - Continuity (fiction)

The following pages attempt to document various errors in continuity, and if possible, draw a reasonable conclusion on what can be considered "canon".

General Edit

Basic Backstory Edit

Auberean Timeline and Events Edit

Distant Past Edit

Recent Past Edit

Current Edit

Ispar Timeline and Events Edit

  • Timeline of Ispar - continuity regarding how the timeline of Ispar evolved. (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)
  • Roulean Calendar and Portal Years - continuity regarding the conversion between the Roulean calendar of Ispar and the Portal Year calendar of Dereth. (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)
  • Aluvian History - continuity specifically as it relates to the Aluvian people. (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)
  • Gharu'ndim History - continuity specifically as it relates to the Gharu'ndim people. (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)
  • Sho History - continuity specifically as it relates to the Sho people. (WIP)
  • Viamontian History - continuity specifically as it relates to the Viamontian people. (complete, needs cleanup/restructure)

People Edit

Terminology Edit


Lore
Characters Major Characters, Minor Characters, Isparian Characters, Empyrean Characters, Creature Characters, Deity Characters
Cultures

Isparian: Aluvian, Gharu'ndim, Kael Arran, Milantean, Roulean, Sho, Silveran, Souia-Vey, Viamontian. Empyrean: Dericostian, Falatacot, Haebrean, High Desert Nomad, Yalaini. Other: Banderling, Burun, Drudge, Gearknight, Lugian, Mosswart, Shadow, Tumerok, Virindi

Worlds Auberean, Bur, Gearknight Homeworld, Ezheret-Hazahtu, Ispar, Olthoi Homeworld, Tuu
Historical Records Texts, Internet Lore Articles, Event Announcements, Utterances, AC:DM CD Lore, A Brief History for Travelers, The History of Auberean, Stormwaltz Quotes
Historical Summaries Prehistoric Auberean, Arelis Eipoth, Dericoi Eipoth, Vacari Eipoth, Rhethis Eipoth, Torethis Eipoth, Hyrethis Eipoth, Moriqui Eipoth, Portal Year Era
Miscellaneous Lore Lore Database, Continuity, Factions, Historical Sites
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