Re: Known Space

I took a quick look at Paul's timeline.  Removing
Astronumdi from the equation, we have elves exploring
as early as 20,000 years ago.  I think an abbreviated
timeline would look like this:

~ -20k -first explorations of modern known space by
elves originating from "beyond".

~ -10k -SJ elves crash on Toril.

~ -4k -Crusade of the Eternal Lotus; ends in disaster
for the Kreen.

~ -4k -Beholders crash on Toril.

~ -3k -Halflings settle Anadi in Realmspace.

~ -2.5k -Netheril enters SJ, quickly abandons it.

~ -2k -Aaracrota settle Coliar in Realmspace.

~ -1k -SJ still unknown in Greatspace, as worlds are
still discovered via astronomy.

~ -700 -Fall of Myth Drannor; SJ elves send 1 (one!)
MoW for the fight.
      -SJ known to Greatspace by this time.
      -Pirtelspace discovered.

~ -600 -Radole empire founded

~ -500 -Unhuman Wars

~ -450 -Reorx settled by this time.

~ -400 -Stardock is built by the illithids

~ -350 -The Dock is built by the Arcane.

~ -300 -Greatspace unified.

~ -250 -Bral founded


Looking at this, I'd say that it can be summarized as
such:

-20k to -5k: ancient times.  A few ships of the Elven
Fleet explore the area, but overall not much SJ
activity.

-5k to -1k: colonization era.  Starting with the
Kreen, many races settle various worlds.  "Known
Space" mostly the Radiant Triangle.

-1k to present: Age of Piracy.  More colonies founded,
Known Space spreads, the Inner Flow takes shape,
Unhuman Wars, several pirates become reknown.

Adam


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