History | Dragonfall

A Chronicle of Saphera:
From Myth to Tyranny

The First Spark: Saphera emerges from the ashes of a previous universe. Life blossoms rapidly, with diverse races appearing seemingly simultaneously. Dragons, while present, are not the dominant force.
The Age of Harmony: Ancient records hint at a time of cooperation and shared knowledge between dragons and the other races. Magic flourishes, and civilizations rise.
The Seeds of Discord: Whether due to external influence (divine conflicts, perhaps) or internal strife, the harmony fractures. Ambition and distrust begin to sow discord among the races.

The Draconic Wars: Dragons, driven by a lust for power and dominion, wage war against the other races. Their superior strength and mastery of magic give them a decisive advantage.
The Fall of the Elven Kingdoms: The High Elves, once a mighty force, are driven from their ancient cities and forced into hiding. The schism between them and the drow, fueled by Lolth's influence, weakens their resistance.
The Dwarven Retreat: The dwarves, unable to withstand the dragons' onslaught, retreat into their mountain fortresses, their once-proud kingdoms reduced to isolated strongholds.

The Dragon Emperors: Powerful dragons establish themselves as rulers, claiming vast territories and demanding tribute from the subjugated races.
The Creation of the Daragoon and Draconians: Dragons, seeking to solidify their rule, use their magic to create the Daragoon and Draconians, servitor races bred for strength and intellect, respectively.
The Wanderer of Aeons: A mysterious figure claiming to be from the future appears, warning of a coming darkness and the eventual decline of magic. His words are largely ignored.

The Dragonfall Prophecy: Prophecies circulate foretelling the eventual downfall of dragons and the rise of humanity. These prophecies are suppressed by the dragons, but they fuel the embers of rebellion.
The Oracle of Shadows: A cloaked woman appears, predicting the fall of elven strongholds and urging unity among the races. Her warnings are heeded by some, but ultimately dismissed by many.
The Reign of Fear: Dragons rule with an iron fist, their power seemingly absolute. Resistance is sporadic and often brutally crushed. The various races of Saphera struggle to survive under the oppressive regime.
The Whispers of Rebellion: Despite the dragons' dominance, hope endures. Secret organizations like the Order of the Silver Dragon and the Emerald Enclave work tirelessly to undermine the dragons' rule and inspire a new age of freedom.

Dragons reign supreme, their power seemingly unassailable. However, the seeds of rebellion have been sown, and the prophecies of their downfall offer a glimmer of hope in a world shrouded in darkness.
The players enter this world at a pivotal moment. The actions they take will shape the future of Saphera, determining whether the dragons' reign will continue or a new age of freedom will dawn.