Age of Winter
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| The Narnian Age of Winter | |
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| Time Period: | The Age of Winter (Narnian-years 900—1000) |
| Preceded by: | The Age of Conquest (1—900) |
| Followed by: | The Golden Age (1000—1015) |
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[edit] The Hundred-Year Winter
The Hundred-Year Winter (used as the name of the event), or Age of Winter (used as the name of the era), was a significant part of Narnian history lasting from Narnian-years 900-1000 in which Jadis, the White Witch, reigned as the tyrannical ruler of the country. She possibly destroyed the Line of King Frank, that ruled Narnia, though it continued in Archenland.
All of Narnia only saw the snowy season of winter during the entire century due to the dark magic produced by Queen Jadis to suppress the creatures of Narnia. One of the era's greatest expressions of sadness focused around the excessiveness of winter and yet the complete lack of Christmas, an important religious feast for most Narnians.
Though the human population of Narnia had seemingly dwindled during the Age of Winter, and possibly even become extinct due to unbearable human living conditions, the Narnian natives could not be motivated to revolution until a new generation of ruling humans would appear along with Aslan, the inspiratory Narnian guardian and savior.
Also some time during this age the Ettins and Giants in Ettinsmoor and in Wild Lands of the North became uncivilised and their intelligence and empire had somehow collapsed.
[edit] Winter Revolution
The Hundred-Year Winter ended with the melting of the ice and snow at the return of Aslan and the arrival of the Pevensies.
These hope-bringing events, seen as favorable to the oppressed Narnians, ultimately drove them into rebellion against their unrightful Queen Jadis in the year-1000 Winter Revolution. The Narnians consequently established Aslan's Army, the first Narnian military force and were able to repel the Witch's Secret Police at the Battle of Aslan's Camp.
During the Battle of Beruna, the first large-scale battle that Narnia had ever seen, Jadis was killed by Aslan and her own army defeated. The Winter Revolution was immediately followed by the coronation of the Pevensies and the beginning of the Golden Age of Narnia.
[edit] Events
- 900 - Jadis conquers Narnia. The Hundred-Year Winter begins.
- 905 - The Hermit of the Southern March of Archenland is born.
[edit] 1000
Narnia
- The Pevensies arrive in Narnia and raise Aslan's Army.
- The Battle of Aslan's Camp.
- The sacrifice of Aslan.
- The First Battle of Beruna. Jadis is killed.
- The Pevensies are crowned Kings and Queens of Narnia.
- Fullfillment of the Golden Age Prophecy and the Golden Age begins.
Archenland
- The princes Cor and Corin are born to King Lune of Archenland.
- Prince Cor is kidnapped by Lord Bar.
- Lord Bar killed by King Lune in a sea battle.
- Prince Cor arrives in Calormen and is adopted by Arsheesh.
Calormen
