The Ages of Mytharae

The Age of Creation

Before recorded history

In the beginning, Mytharae existed in a state of raw and unrestrained Magica. Magic flowed freely through the land, seas, and sky, shaping the world in violent and unpredictable ways. Mountains rose without warning, forests spread in unnatural bursts of growth, and the oceans churned with unfamiliar and ever-changing life. Nothing was stable. Everything was becoming.

Life did not emerge through design, but through exposure. Magica shaped living forms differently depending on their environment, giving rise to the first races without intention or hierarchy. These beings were not united by culture or language, only by the conditions that created them.

The Montari formed from the deep stability of the land itself, their immense size reflecting the enduring strength of stone and earth. They became the first to shape the surface world, carving early structures and establishing territorial dominance. Along the coasts and beneath the waves, the Thalryn adapted to shifting tides, their bodies shaped for both water and land, becoming rulers of the oceans and masters of navigation even in this early chaos.

In the ancient forests, where Magica settled into quieter but deeper currents, the Thalori emerged. They existed in harmony with unseen forces, communicating with spirits and responding to the living will of the forest itself. Meanwhile, early stone-bound entities began forming within mountains, precursors to what would later become the Durakai.

Above all, dragons came into existence not as beasts, but as apex expressions of Magica. They embodied power, intelligence, and elemental force, shaping the skies and volcanic regions long before any other race could challenge them.

During this age, the Veil existed in a fluid and permeable state. Passage between realms was possible, though not understood. Whether created by divine forces or born alongside Magica itself remains unknown. There were no kingdoms, no nations, only territories defined by power and survival.

The Age of Giants

The first civilizations

As the chaos of the world began to settle, the Montari rose to dominance and became the first true builders of civilization. Their immense size and long lifespans allowed them to reshape entire regions. They carved cities into mountains, built roads that stretched across continents, and raised monuments that still stand long after their creators vanished.

The world began to stabilize, and with that stability came new forms of life shaped by more refined expressions of Magica. The early stone beings evolved into the Durakai, their bodies reflecting the very materials of the mountains they inhabited. From similar origins but with a different path, the Kharum emerged, developing not only from stone, but from structure and design, eventually becoming masters of engineering.

In marshlands and wetlands, the Bogryn formed, shaped by decay, growth, and chemical transformation. Their deep understanding of natural processes would later make them masters of medicine and poison alike. Within dense forests, the Sylvarin evolved, becoming agile, perceptive, and deeply connected to the ecosystems that birthed them.

This age marked the transition from raw existence to structured life. Yet as the Montari expanded, a new force began to rise above them. Dragons, long present but not yet dominant, began to claim the skies. Their growing power signaled the beginning of the giants’ decline.

The Age of Dragons

Dominion of sky and flame

With the decline of the Montari, dragons rose as the dominant force across Mytharae. They were not mindless creatures, but highly intelligent beings deeply connected to Magica, particularly Sun and Star Magic. They claimed mountains, volcanic regions, and vast stretches of sky, reshaping the balance of power.

Many races were forced into submission or survival. Some served dragons, drawn by their power or compelled by fear. Others retreated into hidden regions of the world, avoiding their reach. Conflicts between dragons themselves were catastrophic, reducing entire cities and landscapes to ruin.

During this age, the boundary between dragon and mortal began to blur. Some dragons took humanoid forms, others formed bonds or bloodlines with existing races, and some infused their power directly into mortals through Magica. From these processes, the Draconi emerged, carrying fragments of draconic power within mortal bodies.

By the end of the age, dragons began to disappear. Whether through war, decline, or retreat into hidden realms remains uncertain. What remained were their descendants, their ruins, and the lasting imprint of their rule.

The Age of Magic

The Solari Age

From the remnants of earlier ages rose the Solari, the most advanced magical civilization in the history of Mytharae. They were not a single race, but a unified culture formed by the Luminari, Valeri, Orlaisi, and Caecari. Together, they pursued knowledge, structure, and mastery over Magica itself.

Their achievements reshaped the world. They built floating cities, celestial observatories, star-powered machines, and vast networks of magical infrastructure. They studied the deepest aspects of existence, including the nature of the Veil, the cost of magic, and the movement of time and fate.

For the first time, Magica was not simply used. It was understood, measured, and refined. The world entered a period of unprecedented advancement.

Their fall came suddenly. A magical disease spread through their cities, targeting scholars and magic users first. It moved faster than they could respond. Entire populations vanished, leaving cities abandoned and knowledge fragmented. The cause remains unknown, though many believe it was tied to their manipulation of Star Magic.

The Age of Empires

Rise of kingdoms and modern power

In the absence of the Solari, the world fractured and reformed. Knowledge was scattered, power was unclaimed, and new civilizations rose from the remnants. The Valeri established political systems and empires, spreading governance and written knowledge across the world.

The Kharum advanced mechanical innovation, building cities powered by engineering and ancient principles. The Orlaisi refined magical theory and founded academies. The Skaldir established strongholds in the frozen north, while the Berrin quietly controlled trade and movement between nations.

The Sarnai mastered the open plains through mobility and survival, while the Noctari built hidden civilizations beneath the surface. The Luminari and Caecari continued their roles in magical study and interpretation, preserving fragments of Solari knowledge.

This age defined the modern world. Kingdoms formed, alliances shifted, wars began, and trade routes connected distant lands. Civilization, as it is now understood, took shape.

The Age of Collapse

The breaking of the world

At the height of civilization, a series of catastrophic events shattered the stability of Mytharae. Wars involving Blood Magic, widespread plague, and violent magical storms disrupted the balance of the world. Floating structures fell from the sky, and the Veil itself was torn open.

The Veil was eventually sealed by Dravaryn, but the consequences of this act reshaped reality itself. Sun Magic catastrophes, ancient conflicts, and the collapse of major empires followed. Fear of magic spread, and knowledge was lost once again.

The world entered a state of instability. Ruins became more common than thriving cities, and entire regions fell into silence.

The Current Age

The Sixth Era

The world now exists in a fragile balance. Empires stand, but tensions rise beneath the surface. Political intrigue, hidden agendas, and shifting alliances define the present.

Ancient ruins hold fragments of lost knowledge, while magic academies attempt to reclaim what was forgotten. Secret societies operate in shadow, and forbidden practices such as Blood Magic persist in hidden corners of the world.

Most concerning of all, Magica itself appears to be weakening. Spells grow unstable, artifacts lose power, and celestial patterns begin to shift. There are signs that Star Magic may be returning, though whether it signals renewal or another collapse remains unknown.

In Celestria, the balance is breaking. War approaches, and the cause of this slow unraveling has yet to be understood.