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The '''Age of Serpents''' is a term used primarily in the [[Inner Sea region]] by those who use the dating system known as [[Absalom Reckoning]] for the length of unmeasured time that preceded the rise of [[human]]ity on the continent of [[Azlant]]. It was marked by the rise of one of [[Golarion|Golarion's]] first [[mortal]] races to gain control of large parts of the world and from whom the age is named: the [[serpentfolk]]. Some scholars postulate that the rule of the serpentfolk in this age stretched across continents and beyond to nearby [[planet]]oids. The Age of Serpents was preceded by the mythical [[Age of Creation]] and was followed by the [[Age of Legend]], when the power of the serpentfolk was eclipsed by other races.<ref>{{cite book/The Inner Sea World Guide|33}}</ref><ref name="OM-8+">{{Cite book/Occult Mysteries|8&ndash;9}}</ref>
With the major powers weakened after [[ The Great Battle ]], the [[ serpentfolk ]] , led by the cunning and ambitious [[ Zassrion ]] , seized the opportunity to rise. Utilizing dark magic and ancient technology, they began to establish their dominion over [[ Portal:Thrakdrak ]]. They enslaved the remnants of the other races, built grand cities, and delved into forbidden arts, using the scattered fragments of the [[ Heart of Thrakdrak ]] to enhance their power.


== Events ==
== Events ==
* Zassrion's armies swept across Thrakdrak, subjugating or exterminating those who opposed them. The serpentfolk established the Serpentine Empire, with Zassrion crowned as the Serpent King.
* [[ Shadow Syndicate| The Shadow Syndicate ]], reformed under new leadership, initiated a series of rebellions, using necromancy and guerrilla tactics to undermine the [[ serpentfolk ]]'s authority.
* The Xiomorn retreated to their mountain strongholds, waging a defensive war to protect their sacred sites and preserve the natural order.
* From the depths, the Alghollthu continued their manipulations, subtly influencing events to further their own mysterious goals.
* The Draken Empire, fractured and leaderless after Valthurax's fall, struggled to maintain its former glory. The dragonborn became scattered, forming small, isolated communities.


* A storm of [[Hastur|Hastur-worshipping]] [[flying polyp]]s lands on [[Golarion]], hoping to infest it with the [[Great Old One]] [[Xhamen-Dor]]. They established two cities here: one at the current site of the [[Ustalav]]ic town of [[Thrushmoor]] (eventually destroyed by serpentfolk), and the other named [[Neruzavin]] in [[Casmaron]].<ref name="PF109-90">{{Cite book/In Search of Sanity|90}}</ref>
* The [[cyclops]] nation of [[Ghol-Gan]] is founded late in this age on the western coast of [[Garund]].<ref name="ISWG-213">{{cite book/The Inner Sea World Guide|213}}</ref>
* Some scholars believe that the [[elf|elves]] first appeared on Golarion during the Age of Serpents. Even the elves disagree on whether they were native to the [[planet]] or came to Golarion from the planet [[Castrovel]].<ref name="OM-8+"/>
* [[Naga]]s rule a powerful empire in [[Vudra]], dominating the [[vishkanya]]s, [[grippli]], [[catfolk]], and [[human]]s.<ref name="PF118-73">{{Cite book/Siege of Stone|73|73&ndash;79}}</ref>
* A mysterious civilization of [[elemental]]s is said to have existed during this time in the [[Valashmai Jungle]] of [[Tian Xia]] led by the powerful [[Jade Hegemon]].<ref name="MR-36">{{Cite book/Mythic Realms|36}}</ref>
* A [[humanoid]] species known as the [[Makers]] construct the [[Gloomspires]] off the western coast of Garund.<ref name="PFS1017-5">{{Cite book/On Sevenfingers's Sails|5}}</ref>


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Revision as of 23:42, 21 July 2024

With the major powers weakened after The Great Battle , the serpentfolk , led by the cunning and ambitious Zassrion , seized the opportunity to rise. Utilizing dark magic and ancient technology, they began to establish their dominion over Portal:Thrakdrak . They enslaved the remnants of the other races, built grand cities, and delved into forbidden arts, using the scattered fragments of the Heart of Thrakdrak to enhance their power.

Events

  • Zassrion's armies swept across Thrakdrak, subjugating or exterminating those who opposed them. The serpentfolk established the Serpentine Empire, with Zassrion crowned as the Serpent King.
  • The Shadow Syndicate , reformed under new leadership, initiated a series of rebellions, using necromancy and guerrilla tactics to undermine the serpentfolk 's authority.
  • The Xiomorn retreated to their mountain strongholds, waging a defensive war to protect their sacred sites and preserve the natural order.
  • From the depths, the Alghollthu continued their manipulations, subtly influencing events to further their own mysterious goals.
  • The Draken Empire, fractured and leaderless after Valthurax's fall, struggled to maintain its former glory. The dragonborn became scattered, forming small, isolated communities.


References