25,000 years ago

Events

25,000 years ago

• DC Animated: 25,000 BC. Early man triumphs over the Ophidian race. (Justice League "Eclipsed, Part 2")

• Star Trek, Star Trek (Expanded Universe): 25,000 years ago. A Bajoran prophecy tells of the "Reckoning." ("The Reckoning" (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine))

• Star Wars (Expanded Universe): c. 23,386 BC (c. 25,200 BBY) (nearly 25,400 years ago). The Force is gradually discovered by several groups across the galaxy, including the Chatos Academy, the Order of Dai Bendu and a sect on Tython that worships the Force as the Ashla. These groups begin to study and master this energy, but many dismiss them as mystical crackpots. (Star Wars: Power of the Jedi Sourcebook)

• Star Wars, Star Wars (Expanded Universe): c. 23,186 BC (c. 25,000 BBY) (nearly 25,200 years ago). The Old Republic is established in the Core Worlds after the tumultuous Unification Wars. (Star Wars Episode I: Incredible Locations; the Unification Wars reference is taken from Star Wars Episode II: Incredible Cross-Sections)

• Star Wars (Expanded Universe): c. 23,186 BC (c. 25,000 BBY) (nearly 25,200 years ago). The Jedi Order is founded. Exactly where is uncertain, but among the most likely candidate worlds are Coruscant, Corellia, Ossus, Utapau, and even lost worlds such as Had Abbadon and Ondos. The Jedi begin as scholars and magicians, but eventually evolve into guardians of peace, justice and order.(Star Wars: Power of the Jedi Sourcebook)

• DC Animated: 23,000 BC. Vandar Adg (later known as Vandal Savage) gains immortality. (Justice League "Maid of Honor, Part 2"; Vandal Savage states he is over 25,000 years old)

• Star Wars, Star Wars (Expanded Universe): c. 22,586 BC (c. 24,400 BBY) (nearly 24,600 years ago). A prophecy appears, predicting a "Chosen One" who will bring "balance to the Force." (No source provided)

20,000 years ago

• Dungeons and Dragons (Forgotten Realms): c. 19,742 BC (c. -20,000 DR) (about 21,700 years ago). The elven realms of Eiellur, Orishaar, Syorpiir, and Thearnytaar have been established by this time in the forests surrounding the Lake of Steam. Illythiir, which was established some time prior, lies to the south; Aryvandaar and Illefarn lie to the north and west. (Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (3rd Edition))

• Dungeons and Dragons (Forgotten Realms): c. 17,542 BC (c. -17,800 DR) (about 19,500 years ago). The elven realm of Keltormir is established in a great forest stretching from what later becomes Amn to the Shining Sea's shores. (Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (3rd Edition))

• Amalgam: 16,000 BC (about 18,000 years ago). The Serpent Crown is created. (JLX #1, assuming this parallels events in the Marvel Universe)

• DC (Post-Zero Hour): 14,000 BC (about 16,000 years ago). Epoch attempts to kill one of Kyle Rayner's ancestors, but he is rescued. (JLA/WildC.A.T.S.)

• Dungeons and Dragons (Forgotten Realms): c. 13,742 BC (c. -14,000 DR) (about 15,700 years ago). Primitive barbarian tribes roam the Keltormir region by this era. (Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (3rd Edition))

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