Category:History

The richness of Glorantha's history is what makes such rabid fans that have been able to keep this setting alive for so many decades.

Here is a brief outline of that history (with links to more detailed information).

Godtime
In a span that was without the normal passage of time, the world was created and the Gods interacted with one another. The races were created and taught the ways of their patron. In other traditions, such as Wizardry, the prime force underwent many transitions, which created the world and the means by which book-magic can affect changes.

There are many versions of the creation story (and remember, in the world of Glorantha, they are all true, even if they contradict one another. See Magic and Monomyth for more about this.) But they all end in trouble. Conflicts get introduce and the first of the gods, spirits and people begin to die in these conflicts. These dead are taken to the Underworld and cannot escape on their own. Ultimately the sun goes out.

Then things become worse. Chaos breaks into the world and it is capable of not only killing the divine and mortal creatures, but in many cases it can destroy them utterly. The many clusters of refugees learn new ways of survival from gods, greater spirits and saints that lead them through these dark times. Eventually they band together and fight the forces of Chaos. The sun is restored. (Again, the process by which this happens varies with culture.)

Time begins.

The First Age
First Counsil. Second Counsil. Broken Counsil. Gbaji the shining one builds an empire. Arkat Humaktson builds his own empire. Arkat betrays his allies for new allies and becomes a troll. Uz. Arkat and Gbaji fight. Empires come to an end.

The Second Age
Jruseli Empire Empire of Wyrm Friends (EWF) Godlearners Empires end. Dragonkill War.

The Third Age
Lunar Empire arises with creation of new goddess/moon. Dragon Pass recolonized. Hero Wars Argarath frees Sartar from Lunar Empire. Lunar Empire becomes Monster Empire. Monster Empire destroyed by Argarath and Pentian heroes.

After History
Plague of illiteracy. Rise of new empires. Harshax. Devil rises to challenge new empires.