The Age of Expansion and Revolution (1000–2000 CE)
Spanning the medieval period to the dawn of the digital age, this era is marked by exploration, revolution, and transformation. The Mongol Empire connects East and West, the Renaissance revives classical knowledge, and the Reformation reshapes religion in Europe. The Enlightenment champions reason and science, while the Industrial Revolution propels humanity into modernity with electricity, railroads, and factories. Global empires rise and fall, and the 20th century brings two world wars, social revolutions, and leaps in technology. Within this dynamic period, the Council of Witches, Daemons, and Vampyres emerges in the 1500s, gaining dominance by the 1800s to preserve the secrecy of the supernatural world as humanity’s progress challenges its continued existence.
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Enlightenment and Modernization (1600–2000 CE)
The Enlightenment (17th–18th century) championed science and reason, further diminishing belief in the supernatural and pushing witches, vampyres, and daemons deeper into hiding. Secret societies like the Freemasons and Rosicrucians allowed subtle supernatural influence to persist through myths and spiritual exploration. The Industrial Revolution (18th–19th century) brought technological progress and urbanization, creating new challenges as human populations grew and global connections deepened. The 19th century saw an occult revival and spiritualist movements, rekindling human fascination with the unseen, but also increasing the risk of exposure. By the 1800s, the Council, originally formed in the 1500s, had gained significant influence and was viewed as a dominating government for the supernatural world, enforcing strict rules and ensuring their secrecy and peace between species. In the 20th century, world wars, mass communication, and scientific advancements made secrecy a matter of survival, with the Council maintaining control in an increasingly skeptical and interconnected world.
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The Medieval and Renaissance World (1000–1600 CE)
By 1000 CE, supernatural beings had fully retreated into secrecy as Christianity and Islam eradicated pagan practices and myths. The Crusades (1096–1291) and the Inquisition intensified this suppression, turning witches, vampyres, and daemons into symbols of fear in folklore. The Renaissance (14th–16th century) brought a renewed interest in ancient texts and occult practices, but this curiosity often led to persecution. The invention of the printing press in the mid-1400s spread works like Malleus Maleficarum (1487), fueling witch trials and widespread fear of the supernatural. Facing increasing hostility and danger, witches, vampyres, and daemons began organizing for survival. By the late 1500s, the foundation of the council was established, uniting supernatural factions to enforce secrecy and protect their existence in an ever-hostile world.
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