28-40 S.D.: The Flame Wars - the first great invasion of demons The great mage Sar-Elam, known as the "Seventh Dragon," sacrifices himself to end the Wars and repel the demon invasion. Together with his disciples, Sar-Elam imprisons the demons, stripping them of the ability to return.
62 S.D.: The Schism of the Seven A Schism between the disciples of Sar-Elam due to disagreements over how best to follow the path laid by the Seventh Dragon. Sar-Antor founds the society of Blind Brothers - healers, seers, and embalmers who revere Asha. Sar-Badon founds the militant order of Dragon Knights, striving for discipline of body and mind.
67 S.D.: The Prophecy of the Demon Messiah Sar-Shazzar utters the Prophecy of the Demon Messiah, predicting, among other things, the appearance of a half-demon hero who will one day destroy the demon prison and pour bloody chaos into the world.
104 S.D.: The Order of Dragon Knights becomes secret On his deathbed, Sar-Badon commands the Dragon Knights to leave the world and dedicate themselves to preserving the teachings of the Seventh Dragon, watching so that the demons do not become active once more. The Dragon Knights must no longer appear in the world.
330 S.D.: 1st eclipse - The Blood Moon War - creation of orcs As a result of a total lunar eclipse, a large breach appears in the walls of the demon prison. Demon lords break out and march across the lands, destroying everything and everyone. Armies are gathered to oppose them, but the demons manage to catch them off guard and annihilate them. Finally, victory is achieved over the demons - but at a terrible price. Their lords are defeated, and the remnants of their hordes are driven back into the hellish prison. The Dragon Knights emerge from their hiding places to restore the prison as best they can, then vanish once more.
564 S.D.: 2nd eclipse - rise of the Demon Lord Total lunar eclipse. This time it was predicted by the Blind Brothers, and the Alliance, led by the Dragon Knights, manages to react in time. Only a small gang of demons succeeds in breaking into the world. The names of their lords, the elder children of Urgash, are no longer heard. Instead, the name of Mal-Belet, the new and sole Demon Lord, resounds.
717 S.D.: 3rd eclipse - Dragon Hunt During a short-term lunar eclipse, a gang of demons manages to slip into the world. They seek out the hidden strongholds of the Dragon Knights and begin a bloody secret war. The result of this conflict is currently unknown to anyone.
Modern Era843 S.D.: 4th eclipse - the last flight of the Falcon Total eclipse. This time, the demons storm the capital of the Falcon empire and slaughter the royal family. As soon as their attack is repelled, civil unrest begins among the noble houses striving to take the vacant place. Duke John Griffin seizes the blood-stained crown. The empire is named the Holy Empire of own same name: the Holy Griffin Empire.
969 S.D.: 6th eclipse - Queen Isabella's war As a result of an eclipse that no calendar predicted, panic grips the Blind Brothers. Large forces of demons appear and march toward the capital of Haven. This period, known as the Wars of Queen Isabella, will be the theme of the Heroes of Might and Magic V campaign