Classical Epoch

After the Taboreans were left to care for themselves, they began to form alliances, from which eventually emerged states and nations. For the first time in Taborea’s history, culture and innovation flourished. Much of what was accomplished is still known today.

The fastest-growing and most influential Taboreans of the time were the humans. Humans had the most extensive knowledge of the magical runes and could wield an almost divine power. This advanced human civilization — known as the Ancient Kingdoms — lasted almost a millennium.

The Ancient Kingdoms greatly influenced today’s knowledge and beliefs, which is why the time of the Ancient Kingdoms is also referred to as the Classical Epoch.

The War of Balanzasar

As the humans’ knowledge increased, so did their power and greed. Small and sporadic conflicts between neighbors escalated into wars between nations, and before too long, the humans began using magic to cause death and destruction.

Humans even challenged the gods. Using the runes, they tried to transform their images, create unthinkable monsters, and enslave dragons and the elements.

A century-long war broke out, and little by little, all Taboreans were drawn into the fight, which lasted until nothing remained untouched. This long war was named after the most terrible of battles: The War of Balanzasar.

Eventually, the enslaved dragons and elements broke their chains and were free again. Because they hated the humans that had enslaved them, before the dragons and elements left for other worlds, they destroyed everything mankind had built. These events are called Heaven’s Punishment.

Although the war had ended, there was no peace between quarreling factions. Nations with any power attacked their weaker neighbors, and the suffering of those attacked was even greater than during The War of Balanzasar.