1035    Vandor Cardain born in the Realm of Krynn

1046    Torcal Khan born in the Realm of Illyria

1051    Egrimm born in the realm of Illyria

1052    Vandor visited by Raj for the first time

1053    Vandor wins freedom from slavery in gladiatorial contest

1055    Torcal's father, Kaliack, murdered by his first wife Joballah

1056    Vandor joins league of merchants

1059    Torcal's uncle, the Regent Urran, tires of waiting for Torcal to have an accident so employs assassins to
            kill him. They are driven off by his mother Crystyl and the two then flee to Lombardy

1060    Torcal enters the Academe du Guerre

1066    Torcal graduates third in his class but is refused a full commission so joins a peninsular regiment

1068    Torcal promoted to command of brigade, peace breaks out and he seeks his tribe

1069    After defeating Urran in an honour duel Torcal claims his birthright but is not accepted by the tribe. This
            brings about the destruction of the Grass Walker tribe and Torcal goes Feral

1070    Escaping from his tribe Egrimm enlists in the army of Recume

1070    Duar crosses into the realm of Illyria and finds Torcal in a feral form in the great forest of Crimeas.
            Focused by his essence, Duar starts to heal the creature

1071    Egrimm promoted to the rank of Bashar

1072    Torcal regains human form and teaches Duar as his mind heals

1073    Torcal starts his mercenary career

1074    Egrimm promoted to Caid, the highest rank possible for a non human in the army of Recume

1075    Vandor sent on a mission to negotiate with Bishop Trandamere. Thrown through Ritual Circle.

1075    Egrimm fights in the army of Recume against the forces of Lactant, led by Torcal. After facing each other in
            personal combat they refuse to slay each other, recognizing a kindred spirit. Later that night, tired with the
            disregard for the lives of Orcs shown by the Recume Generals, Egrimm leads his men over to the side of
            Lactant

1076    Torcal is hired to defend the Capital Port city of Kurgal, the situation seems desperate. The city is under
            siege by the Babylonian army and has only a poorly equipped and ill trained defence force.

            Kurgal 1    As the Babylon army surrounds the city, anyone who can flees. Duar goes into the market place
                              and appeals for volunteers. Vandor walks out of the unseasonable mist and is the first to enlist.
                              Egrimm, who has wandered across the Erg in search of Torcal is next, then comes Felix, Arran
                              and Zachery. Another forty five people step forward to serve under the black stallion banner.
                              That afternoon, the North wall is breached and the city is saved for the first time by the band of
                              Brethren. Eight are killed.

            Kurgal 2    The city is fired upon by the enemy using trebuchets loaded with greek fire. As the infirmary
                               burns again the Brethren force back the attackers. 13 are killed.

            Kurgal 3    The Kort'baval or crisis point. Severely weakened the Brethren are forced to fight to seal two
                               separate breaches and nine are killed, but they succeed and as the population gains new hope
                               more new recruits join the defenders ranks.

            Kurgal 4    The Babylonians launch a massive frontal assault on the South gate using over nine thousand
                               troops, double the total number of defending troops. The assault is disrupted by an "assault
                               group" led by the Brethren who counter attack. Over thirty die but the attack is smashed.

            Kurgal 5    Assassins scale the walls and Torcal's life is saved by Egrimm who is seriously injured. At the
                              same time their is a  night assault and Felix and Vandor take command. The attack is repulsed
                              but the South gate is destroyed.

            Kurgal 6    In desperate street fighting, Egrimm and Torcal rejoin the Brethren and try to hold off the
                              Babylonians. They are successful as, even though the outer walls are breached, the attackers
                              are not able to breach the defence line set up around the gates to the Imperial Palace. At the
                              end of this fighting only eight of the original fifty are left alive. That evening the allied armies
                              break the siege and are surprised to discover that the city has not fallen. In recognition of their
                              sacrifice the young Emir knights the Brethren "Chou-Hadra" or Warriors of Renown.

1076-    The Chou-Hadra forge a reputation as an effective and honourable mercenary group and grow in size
1079      to 37.
 

1079    Compte Giovanni Ferettuech, the Castilian of the holy city of Remon seeks out the Chou-Hadra and
            pleads with them to fight for the Paxan lands. Swayed by his honesty the Chou-Hadra travel to the lands
            of the Pontiff and join the war to save the lands fro the Vandrell invasion.

1080    Torcal marries Ysabelle, only daughter of Giovanni.

1079-   The Chou-Hadra lead one of the three armies, the Army of the North, which pushes back the
1081    Vandrell to the Tuscan hills. Then Giovanni dies suddenly and is replaced by a new Pontiff.

          March 1081

            'The Edict of Jude' is passed which bans all non humans from owning property, travelling freely or holding
            any court position within the boundaries of the Paxan lands. Further more, all non humans of less than
            three generations lineage are to be exiled immediately.

            The army of the north, numbering almost half non humans, is lead by the Chou-Hdara into Lombardy
            where, at the castle of Boreth, the High Kor'tova sits to decide whether to wage war against the new
            Pontiff. Ysabelle dies in childbirth and Torcal's only child, a son, apparently dies also.

            Deciding against such an action the debate rages as to what the next course of action should be.
            At the same time the Pontiff persuades his council of Bishops to level a great curse to destroy the
            army. The curse causes an Earthquake which destroys the castle of Boreth. Raj snatches Vandor to
            save him from death, but so close is the bond of the Chou-Hadra that his companions are drawn with
            him: Torcal Khan, Duar Soulburner, Egrimm Von Helbras, Felix Jeigah, Arran Wandera and Zachery
            Moors.

            Of the original eight Chou-Hadra, the last, Sturgeth Two-Swords, is killed before Vandor is taken.
            Hapslionn and Bowreth Arrow heart survive and lead the remnants of the army to safety. Raj then
            continues to move Vandor from realm to realm, seemingly at random.

1081-1084            Belfalas    2 years and 6 months

1084-1085            Hospak    1 year

1085                     Krynn       3 weeks (Vandor seriously injured)

1086-1088            Bruftel     2 years  (Vandor returned to health after two years)

1088-1089            Curjin      1 year (Fungus Joins)

1089-1090            Dexrall    6 months

1090                    Mauritania    10 months

1091                    Ankh-Morpok    3 months

1091-1092           Quann    5 months

1093                    Crandell    10 months

1093                    Albion        6 months

1094                    Ki-Lai        6 months

1095                    Arcadia     8 months (Fungus dies, Alarielle found)

1095                   Sto-Vo-Kol    3 days (Fungus found)

1095                    Brachuss    2 months

1095                    Rimenous    8 months

1096                    Suffren    6 months

                          June 1096

                            The Chou-Hadra finally return to Illyria. Travelling to Boreth they discover the ruined castle
                            and the cairn to commemorate Sturgeth, but can stills sense the essence of Chou-Hadra within
                            the Realm. Determined to find their brothers the Chou-Hadra split and whilst some are drawn
                            to the Angels of Illyria, others are drawn to Blackrose and the Blades of Alabrak.

1097                    The Chou-Hadra slowly make their way to Edreja and the Gathering. Still seeking other
                            Brethren they keep their identities secret until they are sure of the Unicorns.

1098                    Having established themselves in their new homeland the Chou-Hadra reform.

                          The Gathering 1098

                            Gifted with a vision by Kaleth, Torcal declares Alarielle to be the first Forebringer, the guide
                            who will lead the Chou-Hadra to their destiny.

                            An intense period of two months follows in which much changes. Duar, now finally of age
                            leaves the Brethren. In his place comes Quinn Dark Owl, warrior bard and Head of House
                            Dark Owl. He is also revealed to be the long lost brother of Alarielle. Quinn's younger brother,
                            Alaeric also joins,along with his wife, Aran Ravenswood, owed a life bond by Torcal. Soon
                            after come Shazell Calmar and her sister Balkerie and Mogwi. It is also revealed that Torcal's
                            son did not die during Child birth and so, after a brief misunderstanding, is reunited with his
                            father.

                            These new recruits joined their fellow Chou-hadra in a pilgrimage to the lands of the Junn in
                            Illyria and collect some of the stones of Hijx, said to possess mystical properties in the first
                            part of Torcal's life bond.

                            Where these Warriors of Renown walked, others soon followed, and the Chou-Hadra swelled
                            in time for the band to go on the next step of their quest for their destiny.

                          The Accounting    1098

                            Fungus and Egrimm are drawn by their blood to join the Vipers' faction. Alarielle, believing
                            her duty done by drawing the Houses together, steps aside to pursue an affair of the heart.

                            Lord Admiral Blackrose joins with the Chou-Hadra, House Dark Owl and the ladies of the
                            Knight to form a new group; Sietch-Iban - The Houses of Shadows. The Chou-Hadra then
                            adopt a more hidden role to better serve their adopted homeland. Granted an island estate for
                            their service they Christen it Boreth after their previous home.

                            Elgrath arrives from another realm and seems to possess the spirit of a Chou-Hadra warrior.
                            News is received that Torcal Khan has been mortally wounded and Vandor leads the rest of
                            the Chou-Hadra to Boreth in an attempt to save his life.

                         Founders Night    1099

                            Elgrath becomes increasingly erratic as the barrier between our realm and the realm of
                            magic grows weaker. Many new members join the Chou-Hadra and Quinn DarkOwl, Arron
                            Ravenswood and Shazell Calmar gain their sixth knot. Torcal is imbued with the power of
                            Calbreah who returns him to life after having mysteriously died. The origins of the Liber
                            Verminous are revealed as some of the history of Boreth is revealed. Alah-Aroo and
                            Calbreah both return to Calrah. Sietch-Iban is established and the council appointed.
                            Official links with the Kahla people are also made.

                          Spring World Trade Fair    1099

                            Many Chou-Hadra distinguish themselves while trying to escape the Shadow Realm.
                            Three new members join and many more gain knots, with a significant number entering the
                            mind-link for the first time. Torcal, Vandor, Grendal and Quinn lead an assault to recapture
                            Eldorado from the grip of Dark Trade. Their assault is repelled and they take many casualties,
                            most notably Grendal who must spend time recuperating in hospital. Lady Arron acquires a
                            bracelet from the dream realm that allows her to suppress Ancalime the Black.

                          Get Stuffed    1099

                            At Get Stuffed Grendal reappeared, only his appearance and demeanour had changed. He no
                            longer wore the clothing of a warrior and had taken to calling himself ‘Tobias-Grendal’ or just
                            Tobias. He had also gained the power to manipulate the very power of the void and to shape it
                            in many creative ways. He claimed the role of the forebringer and through out the event he
                            proved that his claim was true.

                            Early into Get Stuffed Lady Arron Ravenswood was attacked by Minions of the Black
                            League. A bracelet that she had acquired at the Spring World Trade fair that allowed her to
                            suppress Ancalime the Black was stolen and Black returned with a vengeance. She ordered
                            the Chou-Hadra to lead a quest into the spirit realm to retrieve her spirit foci, a Black
                            Unicorn's horn. She offered to release Arron forever if the Chou-Hadra performed this task
                            and so they agreed.

                            Before this could be achieved however, the black league attacked again and kidnapped Quinn
                            DarkOwl. Unbeknown to the Chou-Hadra, while this kidnap was taking place Alaeric DarkOwl,
                            Quinn's brother, was bleeding to death after being attacked by a vampire. Alaeric died and
                            Vandor, along with Torcal, Mogwi and Torvac went to rescue Quinn. When they found him
                            they were outnumbered by the Black League nearly two to one and Quinn was being held
                            with a cold Iron sword against his throat. Unable to control the rage brought on by the cold iron,
                            Vandor ran at Quinn's captor and slaughtered him, before he himself was brought down by the
                            rest of the minions. Vandor was not quick enough to prevent harm to Quinn, whose throat was
                            cut by the blood metal. After both Torcal and Vandor had been taken down, Ancalime the
                            Black appeared and chastised The Black League for slaughtering her ‘Playthings’. She
                            then healed Vandor and Torcal back to their feet and Vandor was able to heal Quinn's wounds.
                            However, due to the effect of the blood metal, he did not regain consciousness.

                            The following day, still in mourning for Alaeric, Vandor led a party into the spirit realm to
                            recover the black unicorn horn. Already having given up the role and power of the Zantai,
                            Vandor was a bit confused when he didn't need to take the poison to enter the spirit realm.
                            When he entered the spirit realm he fell to his knees due to the spiritual shock, only to find
                            that he had not changed form  like the rest of the party. The sky was black and dark as the
                            corrupting influence of Ancalime the Black spread through the spirit realm. Once there he
                            was confronted by many strange creatures and beings, notably the Dark Trade spirits of the
                            Chou-Hadra, evil spirits that had taken on human form. He rushed at the Dark Trade essence
                            of  Torcal and managed to deal him a fatal blow before being subdued himself. As they quested
                            through the realm he became more and more confused. The party eventually recovered the
                            horn and made their way safely back to the mortal realm.

                            When the ritual to return the horn to Black took place, the Chou-Hadra had a surprise in
                            store for her. They knew that Black would not honour her promise to return Arron and so they
                            used the power of the horn against her. As Black cut a swathe through the trinity, fatally
                            wounding Shazell and Paralysing Torcal, Tobias was able to complete his invocation and
                            summoned forth Raj. Vandor fell to the ground screaming with agony as the spirit of Raj
                            coursed through him once again. When the pain subsided Vandor's body rose to his feet, the
                            spirit of Raj within it. Raj attacked Black but, as he empowers the Chou-Hadra so they
                            empower him. With most of the contributors still down he was no match for Black and she
                            forced him to his knees. As the Chou-Hadra were raised by Quinn the power began to swing
                            back towards Raj, and as the trinity reformed the power swung completely against Black. She
                            could not hope to defeat the power of Six Gods and the Chou-Hadra and Raj was able to banish
                            her from the circle. Raj spoke briefly with Torcal after cleansing Arron's pattern before
                            collapsing to the ground, his energy spent. The Chou-Hadra were unable to rouse Vandor when
                            the spirit of black returned, all be it in a different form. It was at this point that Vandor Cardain
                            ceased to exist and Raj-Vandor was born.

                          The Gathering    1099

                            The time came to make the final step on the journey. All Brethren were asked whether they
                            were willing to defend the Kwisach Haderach with their lives. Vandor, Torcal, Felix, Zachery,
                            Tobias-Grendal, Lady Arron, Egrimm and Fungus all chose to take the final step. Those that
                            did not passed beyond the mind link and left the Brethren. Making a new home within the
                            Bears Faction, the Chou-Hadra await the birth of the Kwisach Haderach and the next step of
                            their destiny.