The Great Migration
The ancient exodus that scattered the Demon race across a fractured world.
The Great Migration refers to a pivotal era in the distant past of the world where the Demon race was forced to leave their ancestral homeland due to defeat in war and the decree of the Human God. This mass exodus reshaped the geopolitical landscape, scattering the Demon race primarily across the Demon Continent and parts of the Central Continent. This event is central to understanding the deep-seated prejudices and cultural identities of non-human races in the current timeline. It marks the transition from a unified, mythical age to the fractured reality where humans dominate political power while other races struggle for recognition and survival.
Quick Facts
- Primary races involved
- Demon race
- Catalyst
- Defeat in war and the Human God's decree
- Destination regions
- Demon Continent and parts of the Central Continent
- Historical era
- Pre-Human Empire Dominance
- Status
- Completed Historical Event
Lore & Background
Long before the rise of the Human Empire, the world was home to powerful civilizations, including the Demon race. However, following their defeat in war, the Human God decreed their displacement, forcing the Demon race into a desperate journey for survival. This period is often shrouded in myth, with oral traditions speaking of long treks across desolate wastelands and the loss of ancient cities to the elements. The migration was not merely a physical movement but a spiritual fracturing of their societies. As they settled in new territories, the Demon race established new communities on the Demon Continent and scattered pockets within the Central Continent. This separation sowed the seeds for the racial tensions that persist in the current era, as humans later rose to power and often viewed these displaced races through a lens of fear and misunderstanding.
Reader's Guide
Before the current calendar began, the world was dominated by races now considered mythical or marginalized. The Dragonkin and Beastkin once held sway over vast territories, living in harmony with powerful magic and nature. A cataclysmic event, often attributed to divine will or a shift in the mana flow, destroyed their homeland. This forced the Great Migration, a centuries-long exodus where these races fled across continents to find new homes.
As they scattered, the Dragonkin retreated to isolated regions like the Northern Continent and remote islands, preserving their ancient traditions in secrecy. The Beastkin, more adaptable, spread into various territories, often clashing with emerging human civilizations. This fragmentation led to a loss of unified power for these races. Over time, humans rose to dominance, building empires on the lands once shared or contested by the migrating peoples, creating a legacy of prejudice that defines modern geopolitics.
Did You Know?
- Many Demon tribes still sing ancient ballads recounting the journey from their lost homeland.
- Human history books often omit or misinterpret the causes of this event, viewing it through a biased lens.
- The separation during this era led to distinct cultural divergences among different Demon clans.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Migration?
This event refers to a pivotal historical era where Dragonkin and Beastkin were forced to abandon their ancestral homeland. Catastrophic environmental shifts and divine intervention drove this mass exodus before the Human Empire rose to power.
Which races were involved in the migration?
The primary participants were the powerful Dragonkin and Beastkin populations who lived together in a unified age. Their displacement scattered these groups across fractured continents, altering the world's demographics permanently.
What caused the Great Migration to begin?
A combination of divine judgment and severe environmental collapse made their original lands uninhabitable for survival. These forces compelled the races to leave immediately rather than face extinction in their ancestral territories.
Where did the migrating populations settle?
Displaced groups established new homes across the Northern Continent, Southern Sea Islands, and various regions of the Central Continent. This dispersal created the distinct cultural identities found in these areas during the current timeline.
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