--- #### **The Primordial Age (Pre-Dalereckoning)** - **Before -35,000 DR: Creation of the Elemental Planes** - The Plane of Air is formed as part of the **Inner Planes** during the early shaping of the multiverse. - It becomes the dominion of **Akadi**, the elemental deity of air, wind, and freedom. - Boundless and dynamic, the Plane of Air is filled with ever-changing winds, storms, and floating islands. - **The Dawn War (Pre-Dalereckoning):** - The **primordials** and gods wage a cosmic war over control of the multiverse. - Elemental forces from the Plane of Air battle against divine armies. - Akadi and her followers ensure the Plane of Air remains untouched by the divine laws imposed on other planes. --- #### **The Rise of Elemental Civilizations (-30,000 DR to -10,000 DR)** - **-30,000 DR: Establishment of Djinn Cities** - The **djinn**, native genies of the Plane of Air, build their first great cities, such as **Akadi’s Spire** and **Zeru-Saad**. - These floating cities become hubs of trade, magic, and art, showcasing the djinn’s mastery over wind and storm. - **-24,000 DR: Elemental Alliances** - Early alliances between the djinn and **aarakocra** are forged. - The aarakocra migrate to the Plane of Air, becoming loyal servants of Akadi and protectors of her will. - **-12,000 DR: The Elemental Planes' Rivalry Intensifies** - The djinn grow in strength and influence, rivaling the **efreet** of the Plane of Fire. - Conflicts between these factions escalate, leading to the first battles in the **Elemental War**. --- #### **The Crown Wars and Elemental Involvement (-12,000 DR to -9,000 DR)** - **-10,000 DR: Influence on the Crown Wars** - During the **Crown Wars** on Toril, certain elven factions summon air elementals and djinn to aid them. - Akadi forbids her djinn from interfering directly, maintaining the Plane of Air’s neutrality, though rogue djinn are known to fight for ambitious elven mages. --- #### **The Elemental War (-5,000 DR to -3,000 DR)** - **-5,000 DR: Rise of Yan-C-Bin** - **Yan-C-Bin**, the Prince of Evil Air, begins his campaign to overthrow Akadi and seize control of the Plane of Air. - He corrupts lesser air elementals and forms an army of storm demons, tornado spirits, and air mephits. - **-4,000 DR: Battle of Endless Skies** - A massive conflict erupts between Akadi’s forces (djinn and loyal air elementals) and Yan-C-Bin’s army. - The **Hurricane Cradle**, a sacred floating sanctuary, is shattered in the battle, scattering magical artifacts across the plane. - **-3,500 DR: Yan-C-Bin Retreats** - Akadi’s forces manage to banish Yan-C-Bin to his abyssal realm, though his cults persist both in the Plane of Air and the Material Plane. --- #### **Interplanar Interaction and Mortal Influence (-2,000 DR to 1358 DR)** - **-2,000 DR: Calim and Memnon’s Struggles** - **Calim**, a djinn lord from the Plane of Air, establishes dominion over **Calimshan** in Faerûn, clashing with **Memnon**, an efreet lord from the Plane of Fire. - The Plane of Air becomes a crucial source of power for Calim’s armies, who use air elementals and storm magic in their battles. - **-339 DR: Netherese Experiments** - Netherese archmages open portals to the Plane of Air to harness its limitless winds for their floating cities. - This draws the ire of the djinn, who retaliate by destroying some Netherese outposts. - **1030 DR: Orcgate Wars** - Summoners and mages use air elementals from the Plane of Air during the **Orcgate Wars**, further spreading Akadi’s influence. --- #### **The Time of Troubles and Air Magic (1358 DR)** - **1358 DR: The Time of Troubles** - During the chaos of the gods walking Faerûn, **Akadi** briefly manifests as a mighty storm across the Plane of Air. - Yan-C-Bin’s cults seize the opportunity to bolster their power, creating rifts within the Plane of Air. - Akadi regains her full strength after the Time of Troubles, crushing these cult uprisings. --- #### **The Spellplague and Its Effects (1385 DR to 1487 DR)** - **1385 DR: The Spellplague** - The death of **Mystra** causes massive upheavals across all planes, including the Plane of Air. - Portals between the Plane of Air and the Material Plane destabilize, creating uncontrolled storms on Toril. - Djinn and air elementals become stranded in the Material Plane, while mortals struggle to summon them reliably. - **1390 DR: Wild Air Magic** - Magical storms tear through the Plane of Air, disrupting djinn cities and scattering its inhabitants. - Akadi withdraws her power temporarily to stabilize the plane, leaving certain regions vulnerable to Yan-C-Bin’s influence. --- #### **The Second Sundering and Modern Era (1484 DR to Present)** - **1484–1487 DR: The Second Sundering** - The **Tablets of Fate** are recreated, restoring balance across the planes. - The Plane of Air is fully stabilized, and Akadi regains her dominion. - New alliances between the djinn and mortal spellcasters emerge, promoting cooperation in weather control and air magic. - **1492 DR: Baldur’s Gate 3 and the Cults of Elemental Evil** - Cults of the **Dead Three** (Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul) seek to manipulate planar energies, including those from the Plane of Air. - Yan-C-Bin’s followers attempt to exploit this chaos to summon him, but adventurers thwart their plans. --- ### **Themes of the Plane of Air’s Timeline** 1. **Elemental Neutrality and Conflict:** - While the Plane of Air often avoids direct involvement in multiversal conflicts, internal struggles (like Yan-C-Bin’s rebellions) highlight its dynamic and tumultuous nature. 2. **Interplanar Influence:** - Mortal civilizations, such as Calimshan and Netheril, have significantly impacted the Plane of Air, both aiding and disrupting its stability. 3. **Eternal Struggles:** - The balance between Akadi’s forces and Yan-C-Bin’s cults is a recurring theme, providing adventurers with opportunities to aid the forces of good or descend into chaos. ---