--- #### **The Primordial Age (Pre-Dalereckoning)** - **Before -35,000 DR: Creation of the Elemental Planes** - The Plane of Fire is formed alongside the other Elemental Planes during the multiverse’s creation. - It becomes the dominion of **Kossuth**, the elemental god of fire, purification, and renewal. - **The Dawn War:** - During the war between the **primordials** and the gods, the Plane of Fire serves as a stronghold for elemental forces. - Fire primordial beings, such as **Imix**, lead armies of fire elementals against divine champions. - Kossuth, however, remains aloof, neither siding with the gods nor the primordials. --- #### **The Rise of Efreet Civilization (-30,000 DR to -10,000 DR)** - **-30,000 DR: Founding of the City of Brass** - The efreet establish the **City of Brass**, a magnificent metropolis floating on the edge of a vast sea of magma. - The city becomes the center of efreet power and trade, a hub for interplanar commerce. - **-25,000 DR: The Efreet Conquest** - The efreet begin enslaving fire elementals, azers, and mortals summoned to their plane. - They establish dominance over vast regions of the Plane of Fire, creating fortresses and trade routes across the fiery expanse. - **-20,000 DR: Rise of Imix** - **Imix**, the Prince of Evil Fire, emerges as a challenger to Kossuth’s dominion. - He corrupts portions of the plane, transforming regions into wild infernos filled with destructive firestorms. --- #### **The Age of Mortal Interactions (-10,000 DR to -1,000 DR)** - **-10,000 DR: The Crown Wars and Summoning Magic** - Elven mages involved in the **Crown Wars** summon fire elementals and efreet to serve as soldiers and forge magical weapons. - These summons destabilize portions of the Plane of Fire, creating temporary rifts between the planes. - **-7,800 DR: The Calim-Memnon Conflict** - **Calim**, a djinn lord from the Plane of Air, clashes with **Memnon**, an efreet lord, for control of the **Calim Desert** in Faerûn. - Their battles devastate the Material Plane and draw reinforcements from the Plane of Fire and the Plane of Air. - Both entities are eventually sealed, but their lingering influence ties the Plane of Fire to the region. - **-3,000 DR: Netherese Exploration** - Netherese archmages exploit the Plane of Fire to power their magical experiments and floating cities. - Their portals allow mortals to mine magma flows and summon fire elementals, though this often angers the efreet. --- #### **The Era of Firelords and Expansion (-1,000 DR to 1358 DR)** - **-1,000 DR: The Rise of Fire Titans** - Fire titans, ancient beings tied to the Plane of Fire, rise to prominence as warlords. - They compete with efreet caliphs and Imix’s followers for dominance over the plane’s vast resources. - **500 DR: Expansion of the City of Brass** - The City of Brass becomes a major hub of interplanar trade, dealing in magical weapons, slaves, and rare materials. - Mortals from Toril, particularly from **Calimshan** and **Thay**, establish trade routes with efreet merchants. - **714 DR: Fall of Myth Drannor** - During the invasion of Myth Drannor, fire elementals summoned from the Plane of Fire wreak havoc on the Material Plane. - This event strengthens the bonds between necromancers, wizards, and efreet lords seeking to expand their influence. --- #### **The Time of Troubles and Fire’s Rebellion (1358 DR)** - **1358 DR: The Time of Troubles** - During the mortal descent of the gods, Kossuth’s power temporarily wanes, leading to chaos within the Plane of Fire. - Imix and his cults take advantage of the disruption, inciting rebellions against the efreet and expanding their domains. - The City of Brass faces internal strife, but Kossuth’s eventual resurgence restores order. --- #### **The Spellplague and Fire’s Unleashing (1385 DR to 1487 DR)** - **1385 DR: The Spellplague** - The death of **Mystra** causes disruptions across all planes, including the Plane of Fire. - Portals to the Material Plane destabilize, leading to eruptions of uncontrolled fire and magma in regions like Chult and Thay. - Wild magic zones create permanent firestorms on the Material Plane, some linked directly to the Plane of Fire. - **1390 DR: Thayan Exploitation** - The lich-king **Szass Tam** uses the chaos of the Spellplague to summon and enslave fire elementals for his necromantic experiments. - **1479 DR: Neverwinter’s Eruption** - **Mount Hotenow** in Neverwinter erupts due to a breach between the Plane of Fire and Toril. - Adventurers seal the breach, but the lingering effects transform parts of the region. --- #### **The Second Sundering and Modern Era (1484 DR to Present)** - **1484–1487 DR: The Second Sundering** - The **Tablets of Fate** are restored, stabilizing connections between the planes. - Kossuth’s power is reaffirmed, and the Plane of Fire regains equilibrium after centuries of disruption. - The City of Brass expands its influence once more, attracting adventurers and merchants seeking rare treasures. - **1492 DR: Baldur’s Gate 3 and Elemental Cults** - Cults of Imix work alongside other elemental evil factions to establish a foothold in the Sword Coast. - Their plans include summoning massive fire elementals and igniting cities, but adventurers thwart their efforts. - **Present Day:** - The Plane of Fire remains a land of untold wealth and peril, with the City of Brass continuing as a center of trade and intrigue. - Mortals venture into the plane seeking elemental magic, rare minerals, and alliances with efreet or salamanders. --- ### **Themes of the Plane of Fire’s Timeline** 1. **Creation and Destruction:** - The Plane of Fire embodies the duality of creation and destruction, with its flames forging and consuming in equal measure. 2. **Interplanar Influence:** - Mortal civilizations frequently draw on the Plane of Fire’s power, often to devastating consequences. 3. **Conflict and Ambition:** - The constant struggle between Kossuth, Imix, and the efreet reflects the fiery and competitive nature of the plane. 4. **Adventuring Opportunities:** - The City of Brass, volcanic strongholds, and hidden fire temples provide endless opportunities for treasure and conflict. ---