The Chronicles of Divinia
Timeline of Divinia
Divinia is a world shaped by centuries of myth, conflict, and quiet moments that history almost forgot.
This timeline brings those events together in chronological order – from the earliest whispers of creation to the unfolding struggles that define the present age.
Rather than following the order in which the stories were released, this record traces Divinia as it truly unfolded. Wars, Trials, discoveries, and personal turning points sit side by side, revealing how each moment echoes through those that follow.
Whether you are a first-time explorer or a returning reader, this timeline offers a deeper understanding of how Divinia became what it is today.
Contains Spoilers
Up to and including all work published on or before May 2026
(Last publication: The Quiet Between Us)
Timeline of Divinia
Year 0 – The Beginning of Time
Year 50 – Taren the Chronicler Sets Forth
Year 1,000 – The Birth of the Gods
From the formless void, Aetherion wills Divinia into existence. Land, sky, and aether take shape, bound by balance and intent. Time begins its first measured breath as magic settles into the world, laying the unseen foundations for gods, mortals, and every story yet to unfold across all ages to come.
Driven by curiosity rather than conquest, Taren the Chronicler begins his journey across Divinia. Recording lands, peoples, and wonders as he encounters them, his writings offer one of the earliest mortal perspectives on the world – part travelogue, part reflection, and part quiet search for meaning.
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From his own essence, Aetherion creates seven gods, each formed from a different aspect of his power and will. Entrusted with the governance of Divinia, they are charged with maintaining balance, shaping the world, and guiding its future – a responsibility that will define the ages to come.
Year 1,050 – The Eternal Slumber
Year 1,115 – The Great War of Divinia
Year 1,125 – The Age of Concordia Begins
Aetherion withdraws from the world, placing himself into an eternal sleep beneath Concordia. Freed from his direct influence, the seven gods reshape Divinia in their own image, dividing the land into seven distinct regions – each claimed, ruled, and shaped according to their individual nature.
Tensions between the newly formed regions erupt into open conflict, as rivalry and ambition spread among gods and mortals alike. Control slips from divine hands until Thoros intervenes, brutally suppressing the peoples’ rebellion and restoring order through fire, fear, and overwhelming force.
The Great War of Divinia draws to a close, and the gods impose new rulings to preserve a fragile peace. Concordia is declared a neutral region – home to the gods and the newly formed Celestial Council, a body of mortal representatives from every land, led by an elected High Emissary.
To prevent further rebellion, the gods establish the Celestial Trials – an annual contest held in Concordia, where chosen champions compete for regional dominance. Though presented as a symbol of balance and unity, the Trials ensure divine control endures.
The Celestial Council oversees the Trials and manages the day-to-day affairs of Divinia, while the gods rule from above, issuing decrees through them. Other selected mortals serve in Concordia, maintaining order at the heart of the world.
Year 1,126 – The First Celestial Trials
Year 1,955 – Ferroxia’s Last Victory
Year 1,994 – The Last Trials Before War
The inaugural Celestial Trials are held in Concordia, marking a new era of controlled rivalry between the regions. Champions are chosen, allegiances tested, and the balance of power is publicly decided for the first time.
These formative events will be explored in The Birth of Divinia – a standalone prequel novel, scheduled for release in 2029.
Ferroxia claims victory in the Celestial Trials for the final time, secured by the formidable champion Varro Ashbane. His triumph cements the region’s reputation for strength and dominance, a legacy that endures long after its influence begins to wane in the years that follow.
The final Celestial Trials before the outbreak of the Border Wars are held in Concordia. Tempestus claims victory, shifting the balance of power and heightening regional tensions. Beneath the ceremony and spectacle, the fragile peace begins to fracture, setting Divinia on a path toward open conflict.
Year 1,995 – The Border Wars Begin
Year 1,999 – The False Saviour
Year 2,000 – The Trials Resume
Zephyros’ bid for greater control destabilises Divinia, threatening a return to the chaos of the Great War. Fighting erupts along the borders between regions – in the north between Verdantia and Luminara, the east between Nivalis and Solaris, the west between Luminara and Tempestus, and the south between Tempestus and Solaris below Concordia. What begins as fractured skirmishes rapidly spreads, becoming known as the Border Wars, a conflict defined by shifting alliances, contested territories, and rising fear across the realms.
As the Border Wars spiral, the gods turn once more to Thoros to restore order. Bitter over his long drought in the Celestial Trials, he seizes the opportunity to expand his hidden forces – the aetherbound – raising more from the dead while quietly fuelling the conflict rather than ending it. With Morpheus’ illusions concealing his hand, Thoros emerges publicly as Divinia’s saviour.
Behind the façade, he resolves to strengthen his presence in the borderlands and lull the other gods into complacency by feigning disinterest in the Trials. In secret, he waits for the champion who will end his drought – and give him the moment to strike.
These events are explored in The Shadow of Divinia – a standalone prequel novel, due for release in 2027.
Following the devastation of the Border Wars, the Celestial Trials return in an uneasy atmosphere of recovery and mistrust. Verdantia claims victory, restoring a semblance of balance to Divinia. Yet beneath the ceremony, old wounds remain unhealed, and the gods’ fragile peace proves more illusion than certainty.
Year 2,008 – The Birth of Talon Drakeforge
Talon Drakeforge is born in the Ferroxian village of Emberholt. Raised among the cliffs, forges, and harsh traditions of the region, his life begins far from the politics of Concordia – unaware that he will one day stand at the centre of events that could reshape all of Divinia.
Year 2,010 – Lykarian Ascends
Lykarian is elected as High Emissary of the Celestial Council, becoming the foremost mortal representative in Divinia. Respected for his diplomacy and measured leadership, he takes responsibility for guiding the council through an increasingly fragile era marked by political tension and growing uncertainty between the regions.
Year 2,022 – Isolde Ashveil Joins the Celestial Council
Isolde Ashveil is appointed to the Celestial Council as Ferroxia’s representative and chosen advisor to Thoros. At just twenty-one years old, she becomes the youngest member ever to serve on the council, quickly gaining attention for her intelligence, composure, and unusually close relationship with the god of fire.
Year 2,024 – Verdantia’s Rising Influence
The 895th Celestial Trials are held in Concordia, with Verdantia claiming its first victory since the year 2,000. Led by the formidable Darius Blackthorn, the win marks a major moment for the region and signals a gradual shift in Divinia’s balance of power.
Overall Celestial Trials standings after this event:
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Ferroxia – 199 wins
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Tempestus – 198 wins
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Luminara – 152 wins
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Solaris – 134 wins
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Nivalis – 107 wins
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Verdantia – 72 wins
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Elysium – 33 wins
The Trials of Divinia
22 May 2025 – A God’s Ambition Rekindled (Prologue)
After decades without victory, Thoros, god of fire and ruler of Ferroxia, begins searching for a champion capable of restoring his region’s former dominance in the Celestial Trials. Convinced the balance of power is shifting, he believes this year will mark the beginning of Ferroxia’s long-awaited return to glory.
23 May 2025 – The Ember Girl
Set in the quiet days before the Celestial Trials begin, The Ember Girl follows fourteen-year-old Lyra Drakeforge through a single day in Emberholt that reveals far more than ordinary routine. As she cares for creatures on the family farm, navigates the busy market, and encounters unsettling warnings from a fire priest, Lyra begins to sense the growing divide between who she is and who she wishes to become.
Through her determination and sharp perspective, the story explores ambition, family expectation, and the first sparks of a destiny still waiting to ignite.
Read the short story – The Ember Girl – to discover more.
23 May 2025 – The Choice of Talon Drakeforge (Chapter 1)
Talon Drakeforge defies the traditions of Emberholt by freeing a captured wyvern, an act viewed by many in his village as reckless betrayal. Publicly disgraced and cast into uncertainty, Talon’s fate changes without warning when Thoros unexpectedly selects him as Ferroxia’s newest champion for the Celestial Trials.
21 June 2025 – Dragonfire and Duty
As the Celestial Trials approach, Kaida reflects on the experiences that shaped her into one of Ferroxia’s most respected trainers. Through memories of Drake’s Hollow, the injustices of the Dragon Championships, and the expectations placed upon her, the story explores leadership, responsibility, and the difference between commanding through fear and earning loyalty through trust.
Set shortly before the Trials begin, Dragonfire and Duty reveals the values that continue to guide Kaida when the eyes of Divinia turn toward her.
Read the short story – Dragonfire and Duty – to discover more.
23 June 2025 – The Celestial Trials Begin (Chapter 6)
The champions enter the Arena of Trials for the grand opening ceremony, where the gods descend before the people of Divinia to address their chosen representatives. As divine power fills Concordia, Lykarian formally announces the structure of the Celestial Trials – seven challenges across seven days, culminating in a final duel between the leading champions.
Before the gathered crowds, each champion swears their oath before the gods, officially opening the Trials. For Talon Drakeforge, the moment marks the true beginning of a journey that will change Divinia forever.
23 June 2025 – A Divided Council
As the Celestial Trials begin, tensions rise within the Celestial Council as debate intensifies over the gods’ growing interference in mortal affairs. From the perspective of High Emissary Lykarian, the story explores the fragile balance of power within Concordia, the sacrifices demanded by neutrality, and the divisions quietly forming beneath the surface of the council chamber.
Read the short story – A Divided Council – to discover more.
24 June 2025 – The Evergreen Labyrinth (Chapter 8)
Talon, Kaida, and Lyra face the first Celestial Trial within the deadly Evergreen Labyrinth – a shifting maze designed to prey upon fear, uncertainty, and division. As danger closes around them, Talon overcomes his own self-doubt to save Lyra, proving that his greatest strength lies not in power or ambition, but in loyalty, compassion, and courage under pressure.
24 June 2025 - For the Greater Good
When Kael arrives in Concordia as Verdantia’s newest champion, he dreams of honour and glory. But beneath Sylvanis’ peaceful image lies a hidden system built on manipulation and control. As Kael uncovers the truth behind the Celestial Trials, he must decide whether peace maintained through deception is worth protecting at all.
Read the upcoming short story – For the Greater Good – to discover more. Due for release in August 2026.
25 June 2025 – The Frozen Expanse (Chapter 10)
Talon and his team enter the unforgiving trial of Nivalis, battling freezing conditions, shifting glaciers, and the terrifying frostwyrm that stalks the ice. Forced to rely upon trust and teamwork to survive, they secure a third-place finish and emerge from the Frozen Expanse stronger, more resilient, and more united than before.
25 June 2025 – Brothers in Arms
In the aftermath of the Nivalis trial, Bren Ironclaw is forced to confront doubts and insecurities he believed he had long overcome. As he and Cairn Moltenheart walk the streets of Concordia together, memories resurface of hardship, friendship, and the people who shaped the course of his life.
Through stories of the forge, Cindertrail, and the bond they forged together, Brothers in Arms explores belonging, self-worth, and the quiet strength found in those who refuse to stand alone.
Read the short story – Brothers in Arms – to discover more.
26 June 2025 – The Thunderous Gauntlet (Chapter 12)
Talon, Kaida, and Cairn face the relentless fury of the Thunderous Gauntlet, enduring violent storms, crashing seas, and deadly creatures beneath the waves. As the trial pushes them to their limits, Talon unlocks the power of Heartflame for the first time, proving both his resilience and his growing strength as a leader.
26 June 2025 – Letters to the Light
Upon arriving in Concordia as Solaris’ champion, Zara Lightbringer begins writing to the influential figure she calls Aunt A – the woman responsible for her nomination to the Celestial Trials. Through a series of secret letters carried by rare firegleam terns, Zara recounts the triumphs, setbacks, and tensions of the early Trials.
Yet as defeats mount and the replies she longs for fail to arrive, pride slowly gives way to doubt. Beneath the surface, the story reveals a deeper exploration of loyalty, ambition, and the painful cost of seeking approval from those who wield power.
Read the short story – Letters to the Light – to discover more.
27 June 2025 – The Tower of Illumination (Chapter 14-15)
Talon and his team ascend the Tower of Illumination, facing trials designed to test wisdom, morality, and inner truth rather than physical strength alone. Though they overcome the challenges placed before them, the night ends in shock and uncertainty when Orion is discovered gravely wounded, casting a shadow over the Celestial Trials.
27 June 2025 - The Thawing of Orion's Ice Heart
Orion Iceheart has always placed duty above desire. But as the Celestial Trials progress, his growing feelings for Zara Lightbringer begin to challenge the rigid certainty that has defined his life. In a world shaped by politics, appearances, and hidden enemies, even the smallest crack in the ice can prove dangerous.
Read the short story – The Thawing of Orion's Ice Heart – to discover more.
28 June 2025 – The Radiant Wastes (Chapter 16)
Talon and Bren enter the scorching Radiant Wastes of Solaris, enduring blistering heat, deadly traps, and illusions designed to break their resolve. Through determination, trust, and resilience, the pair recover the five hidden shards required to complete the trial, strengthening their growing bond in the process.
28 June 2025 – The Storm Within
As accusations spread following the attack on a fellow champion, Cassian Stormrider is forced to confront the choices that brought him to the brink of disgrace. Reflecting on his appointment as Tempestus’ champion, the doubts within his own team, and the rivalry that consumed him, the story explores the pressure, pride, and isolation carried by one of Divinia’s most gifted warriors.
Read the short story – The Storm Within – to discover more.
29 June 2025 – The Fireborne Chase (Chapter 18)
During the Ferroxian trial, Talon chooses unity over rivalry, helping every champion successfully bond with their drakes despite the dangers involved. His refusal to embrace Thoros’ harsher methods marks a direct act of defiance against the god of fire, though the consequences quickly follow when Garrick confronts him in fury at the trial’s conclusion.
30 June 2025 – The Quiet Between Us
While the Celestial Trials unfold before the eyes of Divinia, Selene moves quietly behind the scenes at the request of Thoros and her sister, Isolde. Tasked with observing Talon Drakeforge and reporting what she learns, she initially believes she is helping repair the fractured bond between herself and her family.
But as Garrick grows more unstable and hidden truths begin to surface, Selene realises she may have been drawn into something far more dangerous than she ever understood. With the final trial approaching, she must decide where her loyalty truly belongs.
Read the short story – The Quiet Between Us – to discover more.
30 June 2025 – The Dreamer’s Crucible (Chapter 20)
Within Morpheus’ dream-forged trial, Talon is forced to confront his deepest fears, failures, and lingering doubts. Battling not only illusions but the truths hidden within himself, he emerges stronger and more certain of who he wishes to become. His performance secures his place in the final of the Celestial Trials.
30 June 2025 – Where Certainty Ends
On the eve of the Elysium trial, Calista Dawnstar stands on the verge of the Final Trial and the future she has spent years pursuing. But within Morpheus’ Dreamer’s Crucible, she is forced to confront painful memories, impossible expectations, and the doubts she has long kept hidden beneath composure and ambition.
As past and present begin to blur, Calista questions her loyalties, her purpose, and the cost of becoming the person others expect her to be.
Read the short story – Where Certainty Ends – to discover more.
30 June – 01 July 2025 – The Fall of the Celestial Trials (Chapter 22-25)
The final trial of the Celestial Trials descends into tragedy and revelation as Talon watches teammates fall at each stage of the journey. After saving Cassian from Thoros’ wyvern, he is confronted by a chilling vision warning of betrayal from within his own ranks.
Determined to break the cycle of rivalry, Talon and Cassian agree to share victory and reveal the truth behind the Trials. Their decision is shattered when Garrick betrays them, only for Selene to intervene and reveal her true allegiance, standing against Thoros at last.
Chaos erupts beneath the citadel as Thoros launches a violent coup, forcing the champions to unite alongside the gods in a desperate battle for survival. In the aftermath, the champions hear Morpheus’ full confession and agree to bring an end to the Celestial Trials, uniting instead against the greater threat Thoros still represents.
30 June 2025 - The Shape of Tomorrow
As war engulfs the Citadel and Divinia edges towards collapse, Cairn Moltenheart can think only of Kaida. Reflecting on the bond they built during the Celestial Trials, he begins to understand what truly matters. But with Kaida’s life hanging in the balance, the future he wants may already be slipping away.
Read the upcoming short story – The Shape of Tomorrow – to discover more. Due for release in July 2026.
02 July 2025 – A New Dawn for Divinia (Epilogue)
In the aftermath of Thoros’ coup and the collapse of the Celestial Trials, Divinia stands at the edge of profound change. The champions part ways carrying new truths, hard-won bonds, and the hope of a different future. Though uncertainty lies ahead, the long-standing order of the gods has finally begun to fracture.
02 July 2025 – What Remained Unseen
Chosen by Morpheus not to compete, but to observe, Elara enters the Celestial Trials carrying the burden of a fractured prophecy. As champions clash and the gods’ control begins to unravel, she quietly shapes events from the shadows – solving riddles, exposing hidden truths, and helping prevent catastrophe before it can unfold.
Yet even after the Trials come to an end, one part of the prophecy remains unresolved. In the aftermath of victory, Elara is forced to confront a troubling reality: some dangers are not defeated, only delayed.
Read the short story – What Remained Unseen – to discover more.