Timeline
- See also: Lore
Contents
Ancient History
Ancient civilization of Solheim flourishes
- The ancient civilization of Solheim prospers in machine technology like Airships and Magitek Armor
The Six watch over everything
War of the Gods breaks out due to Ifrit’s betrayal
Solheim falls and millions are massacred due to the emergence of a virulent plague
Humans are given special powers, granted to them by the gods.
- These power include the "Chosen King” with the power to summon weapons and use the power of the crystal to utilize magic, and the Oracle lineage with the power to heal victims of the mysterious plague ravaging mankind.
- In addition, they can also commune with the Gods, serving as a liaison between Gods and mankind.
2000 Years Ago
Starscourge is prevalent and many are dying.
The gods bring the ring of light, the selection of the Chosen King of men at the time founds kingdom of Lucis
- Gods made the ring of light, it along with the crystal are given to the king of Lucis, with Gods commanding him to protect the crystal.
12 Statues built in Lucis.
- Each of the 12 is to serve as a coffin to hold the soul of a dead king. The successive kings, from these coffins, await the emergence of the Crystal’s Chosen king. Also, these kings will serve as a magical barrier (Knights of the Round) to protect the Kingdom.
The epidemic will end with the success of the Lucian Chosen King.
2000 - 755 Years Ago
The world stabilizes and four new countries are established:
Tenebrae, where the Oracle’s lineage lives. The commercially prosperous nation of Accordo. The Empire of Niflheim, ruled by the Aldercapt family who try to reconstruct the glory of ancient Solheim. Lucis, guardian of the Crystal and protector of the Ring of the Lucii.
755 Years Ago
Four countries of Lucis, Niflheim, Tenebrae and Accordo establish the modern calendar.
398 Years Ago
Niflheim begins their war of world domination.
397 Years Ago
Tenebrae is annexed and the palace of Fenestala Manor is put under surveillance.
255 Years Ago
A mysterious type of monsters called daemons are unearthed from ruins of Solheim. (Shigai - Starscourge parasite) is discovered by the Imperial Army. Treated as new life form and is researched.
150 Years Ago
Niflheim begins the war with Lucis and Accordo. - Result of the war: Lucis and Accordo coalition loses. Accordo is made a province of Niflheim and is granted semi-autonomy. King of Lucis creates the second magic barrier around Insomnia and goes on defense.
34 Years Ago
Ardyn Izunia enters the Niflheim Empire. Proposes the development of a Magitek army.
33 Years Ago
Niflheim beings mass producing Magitek soldiers for the all out war against Lucis.
31 Years Ago
(2/24 ~ 4/1) Battle of Lucis and Niflheim ends in the defeat of Lucis.
King Mors (Noctis’s Grandfather), under strain from the Magitek army, is forced to reduce the Magic barrier from protecting the Kingdom of Lucis to the outer ramparts of Insomnia to maintain its strength and to guard the crystal. Prince Regis and his friends (Cid, Clarus, Weskham), who have been fighting on the front lines to defend the city retreat.
27 Years Ago
Mors, King Lucis 112 dies. Regis, King Lucis 113 succeeds him.
24 Years Ago
Lunafreya born in Tenebrae. - Gentiana settles in with the Nox Flueret family. Regis marries childhood friend Auria.
20 Years Ago
Noctis born in the Kingdom of Lucis
15 Years Ago
Regis told Noctis is the Chosen One by former kings of Lucis. Regis establishes the Kingsglaive guard.
12 Years Ago
Noctis is infected by the Scourge. Nearly dies. Niflheim attacks the House of Nox Fleuret in Tenebrae. The current Oracle Queen Silva is killed. - They attack due to Noctis and Regis' stay for treatment of wounds sustained by Noctis. Queen Silva, Lunafreya's mother is murdered by General Glauca and her death is covered up, being reported dead after a fire engulfs Fenestala Manor.
11 Years Ago
Ice Goddess Shiva awakens in Ghorovas Rift of the Vogliupe region and raids Imperial Territory.
- The Imperial Army fights back and wins. - Most of the Imperial Army is destroyed in the fight. The remaining survivors begin plans to develop an army that can stand in opposition to the Gods.
8 Years Ago
Lunafreya, under the supervision of the Empire, becomes the youngest Oracle in history at age 16.
1 Year Ago - Present
Kingdom of Lucis and Empire of Niflheim reach terms of cease fire. Announce the engagement of Lunafreya Nox Flueret to Noctis Lucis Caelum. - Shortly after the announcement, Noctis leaves for Altissia with Ignis, Gladio and Prompto to prepare for the wedding. This was done intentionally by Regis so that Noctis would not be in the city. Regis secretly believes that Niflheim only agreed to the cease fire to steal the crystal and conquer Lucis.
Game Start
- See also: Plot
5/16 - Day of Celebratory signing and Niflheim’s raid of Insomnia. - Regis is killed by General Glauca of the Niflheim Empire after entrusting the Ring of the Lucii to Lunafreya. 5/17 - Fall of the Kingdom of Insomnia is reported - At the same time, the deaths of Prince Noctis and Lady Lunafreya are also reported.