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This age saw the birth of
the Ilium Empire and the spread of its power
across the land. Vast legions of undead soldiers
were created from the dead caused by the Breath.
After years of war, the Empire had conquered a
vast majority of the world.
The Empire was ruled by Ilius the Betrayer. Chosen
by the Moon to be its avatar, Ilius held nearly
unlimited power over death and the undead. His
power would be tested by the race progenitors but
by the height of Ilius’ power, even their vast
powers failed to overcome the Betrayer.
The Night Reign was so labeled due to the darkness
that covered the land night and day. During the
day, only a total eclipse of the Sun would show,
shedding very little light.
During this time the Cushani were abandoned by
Loth in her grief which led to their slavery and
the eventual war of freedom against the eladrin.
As the Cushani left the Great Forest for a new
home, the remaining human regions went to war
against one another over food and resources.
The age came to an end with the Solar War when
Ilius’ son, Horan, marched on the Empire with
his Army of Light. At the climax of the war, Horan
and Ilius slew one another, bringing an end to the
Night Reign.
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