T I M E L I N E
Vermont is established
Aberrations and corruption emerge almost overnight.
The 'spread' is slow at first, mostly impacting large populace areas. Many hospitals are overwhelmed.
Physicians assume this 'taint' and 'corruption' of the body is a virus.
Testing and clinical trials in England and India begin.
Symptoms are noted as darkening of veins, followed by darkening of extremities at a progressive rate until the entire form is a husk.
Aberrations are noted to have many appearances, though all are ghastly and monstrous with jet-black 'skin' that is almost tacky/sticky to the touch.
Individuals, magic and non-magic alike, begin vanishing in and around Howling Hills.
The organization known as 'HAVOC' is formed.
The first Veil has it's trial run in India, a possible hope for protection against the corrupt creatures.
Reports of non-magical creatures also becoming 'tainted' circulate.
It is confirmed that non-magical creatures (The Favored), are susceptible if bitten or physically wounded by Aberrations.
Unclear if there are other methods of becoming tainted.
No known treatment.
Aberrations become less of a threat in Veiled areas.
Noticeably less spread of corruption/taint is recorded.
Rumors regarding texts on the true events behind corruption begin to spread, but vanish just as quickly.
Passenger planes begin taking aboard civilians. It is noted to be the safest way to travel.
The world shifted, adapting to life under Veils for protection.
Travel outside of Veils by foot is rare.
Hunting parties still exist
Aberrations are found to only whither and 'die' if they have not absorbed magic in a years time.
Aberrations in which have absorbed much magic are confirmed to increase in strength, constitution and resilience. They are also noted to carry powerful magical cores within, ideal for crafting magical items.
Reports of disappearances increase, bodies found mangled in no particular pattern across the globe.
Murders are not thought to be the work of HAVOC or Aberrations.
Life is well established though studies upon The Corrupt continue.
No known source of the corruption is located.
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The Order is established
1791
The Order's founder(s) create one of the first settlements in Vermont, promoting the coexistence of The Favored and Supernaturals. The town is named Howling Hills due to the sounds the wind makes through the trees.
1796
The Order's focus seems to shift.
1798
Trials are abandoned as resources become scarce, Aberrations having claimed many lives, threatening the globe.
Hunting parties become popular, attempts to reclaim land are made.
Hunting parties find that any Supernatural's within their ranks seem to turn faster than others.
Hysteria over Supernatural's being 'carriers' begins.
1830
Veils are installed throughout the globe in major cities, settlements, villages and major plants/farms/vital locations.
Hysteria has begun to calm slightly, though loss of Supernatural life was reported to have increased. Likely due to the hysteria of others.
Magic is once again utilized as the main source of energy in homes throughout the globe.
1916
Studies confirm magic has a direct tie to corruption, though risk is significantly less while under a Veiled area.
It is confirmed that Aberrations are drawn to magic, including magical items.
It is confirmed that creatures with magic in their blood, even from partaking of magical food or drink, can also attract Aberrations or take on corruption at a far more rapid rate should they be bitten.
Supply lines are established between countries, planes utilized for air drops.
1980
DOOM is founded.
1995
Aberrations are officially coined as "The Corrupt".
The Veil in Howling Hills goes down.
The Corrupt, having nothing to stop them from entering the city, invade. Many citizens parish.
2015
Magic Cores are found to be able to absorb some corruption, though only for those bitten by a corrupt creature and only within the first 48 hours.
Corruption attained through exhausting oneself beyond magical limits is found to be incurable, though progresses at a far slower rate than if bitten.
2024
Mass hallucinations are reported within Howling Hills
All affected parties seeing others in various stages of corruption and/or nightmarish visions. Some sources claim this to be the doing of DOOM.