62 A.D.: The Schism of Seven
A split occurs between the disciples of Sar-Elam, who cannot agree on the best way to follow the path laid by the Seventh Dragon. Sar-Antor founds the community of Blind Brothers, a Community of healers, seers, and embalmers who worship Asha. Sar-Badon creates the order of Dragon Knights, a warrior brotherhood whose members discipline their flesh and mind. Other disciples led by Sar-Shazzar, the most gifted of Sar-Elam's followers, lead an exodus of mages and like-minded humans to the southern deserts, where they found the Seven Cities (the first kingdom of Magic).
74 A.D.: The Mysterious Death of Sar-Shazzar
Sar-Shazzar dies in his sleep. When his servants attempt to move his body to the Necropolis for burial preparations, it crumbles into dust.
461 A.D.: Discovery of Necromancy
Belket, a follower of Sar-Shazzar, discovers the path of Necromancy. Experiments with the Dark Arts begin in the Seven Cities.
610-660 A.D.: Rise of the Necromancers
The number and influence of Necromancers grow until they become one of the powerful political forces of the Seven Cities.
751-770 A.D.: The Necromancer Purge - Civil War in the Seven Cities.
Envying the power acquired by the Necromancers, the Mages of the Seven Cities began large-scale persecutions of Necromancers — from seizing their property to exile and public executions. As a result, a long and bloody civil war begins. Ancient cities are destroyed, and many lands turn into wastes.
771 A.D.: Founding of the Silver League
The surviving inhabitants of the Seven Cities found the Silver League (the second kingdom of Magic) in the southern lands. The Necromancers flee east to the ghost-populated valley of Harash.
813-822 A.D.: War of the Broken Staff
The Necromancers attempt to crush the young Silver League, but the Mages emerge victorious and capture Harash. The Necromancers are completely defeated, and their kingdom is destroyed.