This is the chronology of events related to The Stormlight Archive and the cosmere in which it is set, based on dates and information provided within the novels and supporting material.
Heraldic Epochs[]
Eighth Epoch, circa -4000:
- The Midnight Essence attacks Heb's farm in Natanatan, which is being protected by two Surgebinders.[1]
- Dalinar's twelfth vision in the Era of Solitude recalls this incident. It is likely that a Desolation begins soon after.
4500 years before the War of Reckoning, circa -3333:
- Aharietiam, the Last Desolation. Mankind, led by the Heralds, is victorious in yet another Desolation.
- The Oathpact is broken. The Heralds leave mankind, ending the Heraldic Epochs.[2]
Era of Solitude (modern era)[]
The Era of Solitude follows the Heraldic Epochs:[3]
- The Day of Recreance. The Knights Radiant abandon their duty.
- The Epoch Kingdoms are crushed.
Five centuries before:
- The War of Loss. The Vorin church tries to seize power and is overthrown, leading to the end of the Hierocracy, circa 700.[4]
Recent events[]
Year | BT | Events |
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circa 1137-1140 |
? | |
1138 | -29 | |
1139 | -28 | |
1147 | -20 |
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1150 | -17 |
|
1153 | -14 | |
1155 | -12 |
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circa 1160 |
-7 |
|
1163 | -4 | |
1165 | -2 | |
1166 | -1 |
|
1167 | 0 |
|
1168 | 1 |
|
1171 | 4 | |
1172 | 5 |
|
1173 | 6 |
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References[]
- ↑ The Way of Kings, 19. Starfalls
- ↑ The Way of Kings, Prelude
- ↑ The Way of Kings, 45. Shadesmar
- ↑ The Way of Kings, 26. Stillness
- ↑ The Way of Kings, Inter3.
- ↑ The Way of Kings, 36. The Lesson
- ↑ The Way of Kings, 10. Stories of Surgeons
- ↑ The Way of Kings, 22. Eyes, Hands, or Spheres?
- ↑ Oathbringer, 76. An Animal
- ↑ The Way of Kings, Inter4.
- ↑ The Way of Kings, 28. Decision
- ↑ The Way of Kings, Prologue - To Kill
- ↑ The Way of Kings, 44. The Weeping
- ↑ The Way of Kings, 8. Nearer the Flame
- ↑ The Way of Kings, 51. Sas Nahn
- ↑ The Way of Kings, 68. Eshonai
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