Corruption of Haustfyr Chapter 2: Ash and Accord
Corruption of Haustfyr Prelude: The First Journey
As the season shifts from Second Spring to First Autumn, Rowan Brownleaf and his closest friends set out from their village to escort him on a journey that will change all their lives. What begins as a farewell adventure quickly becomes something far more perilous, as they encounter strange lights, forgotten memories, and signs of a spreading corruption hidden deep within Haustfyr.
The First Age: The Fall of Harmony
In the world of Basilda’an, once-flourishing alliances have withered into shadows of memory. What began as an age of unity and promise has left behind scars of betrayal, loss, and fractured dreams. Now, beneath the surface of grandeur and power, whispers of the past stir, reminding all that even the brightest eras can give way to darkness.
The Dawn of the Second Age: The Great Awakening
The Great Awakening marked a turning point in the history of Basilda’an, when rifts tore open across the land and new species emerged from distant realms. Guided at first by the ancient Daenan, these diverse peoples began to shape a new era together, blending their unique strengths, cultures, and traditions into the fabric of a changing world.
The Twilight of the Second Age: The Grand Revolution
The Grand Revolution was a turning point in the history of Basilda’an, when long-simmering grievances erupted into a movement that united once-oppressed peoples against their rulers. In the struggle that followed, bonds of solidarity and resilience forged a new vision for the future, one defined not by dominance, but by the promise of equality and shared destiny.
The Third Age: To Present Day
The Third Age of Basilda’an was a time of fragile peace and cautious rebuilding, as the Karnals, Cynoce, and Fivelli forged new societies upon the ruins of Daenan rule. Cities were reclaimed and renamed, symbols of resilience and unity, while the Daenan were permitted to live among the allied peoples under wary vigilance. Though harmony largely prevailed, whispers of secret Daenan plots lingered, casting a shadow of uncertainty over an age defined by both hard-won freedom and the ever-present threat of its undoing.