End of Dragons
Cantha reopens its borders after centuries of isolation; the eldest Elder Dragon, Soo-Won, is corrupted and slain, ending the Elder Dragon cycle, and with her death the Age of Aurene begins.
Events in this era
- 1335 AE1,845 CC1,535 DR
The Aetherblades resurface in Central Tyria
Central Tyria
The Aetherblade sky pirates, quiet since Scarlet Briar's fall, return to Central Tyria under Captain Mai Trin, an incident whose trail draws the Commander south to Cantha.
- 1335 AE (1845 CC)1,845 CC1,535 DR
Cantha reopens its borders to the world
Cantha
After more than two centuries closed off under Emperor Usoku, the Empire of the Dragon reopens its borders to central Tyria, and the Aetherblades return north as the Pact Commander travels to Cantha.
- 1335 AE (1845 CC)1,845 CC1,535 DR
Soo-Won is corrupted at Dragon's End
Cantha · Dragon's End
The Deep Sea Dragon Soo-Won (the One Elder Dragon and mother of the rest) is freed and begins to corrupt from Void magic, threatening a catastrophe should she die with that corruption unextracted.
- 1335 AE (1845 CC)1,845 CC1,535 DR
Soo-Won falls and the Elder Dragon cycle ends
Cantha · Dragon's End
Lured to the Harvest Temple, the Void-corrupted Soo-Won is drained of her corruption and slain; Aurene absorbs the last of her power, ending the Elder Dragon cycle and becoming the sole conduit of Tyria's magic.