Second Age
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The Second Age is the period of time following the creation of RuneScape. It is also the 'Golden Age' of Zaros, until he was defeated by Zamorak. The second age spanned from the beginning of the slumber of Guthix until the betrayal of Zaros by Zamorak. Zamorak was once one of Zaros' generals, but he and a group of Mahjarrat betrayed him. It is believed that they stole the Staff of Armadyl and used it for the rebellion. Zamorak stabbed Zaros with it, but he was not destroyed, and they struggled until the staff pierced them both at the same time. The power of Zaros flowed into Zamorak and he became a God. It is unclear exactly what happened to Zaros, although it is widely believed that he survived in some form or another. It is also unknown what caused Zamorak with his followers to rebel against Zaros. Zamorak and Saradomin immediately declared war on the remainder of Zaros's loyal followers, but the war escalated until there was a full scale God War.
[edit] Major Events
- When Guthix went to sleep, many gods like Zaros arrived to Gielinor.
- Icthlarin transports the Mahjarrat from their home plane, Freneskae, to Gielinor.
- Amascut's mind becomes warped and she becomes known as the goddess of destruction after witnessing the arrival of Mahjarrat to Gielinor.
- Accorsding to the Crystal of seren, Guthix's World Gate is sealed at this time, causing the resource of the crystal seeds to be lost to the Elves.
- Mahjarrat abandoned Icthlarin and became the followers of Zaros.
- Slayer Tower was built.
- The Zarosian Empire reaches its peak, consisting of today's Wilderness, Northern Misthalin, Northern Asgarnia and Northern Morytania. Its southern reaches were coast of a southern sea.
- Zamorak, a Mahjarrat general for Zaros at the time, organizes his master's downfall.
- Zamorak takes the place of Zaros as a god after his defeat, banishing or destroying Zaros in the process. As he still has immense fear for Zaros, it is unlikely Zaros was completely killed.
- It is believed that the Duel Arena was built in this Age.
- Guthix is apparently still in hibernation during this Age.
[edit] Regions by known followers during the end of Second Age
- Zaros - Wilderness, Northern Misthalin, Northern Asgarnia and Northern Morytania.
- Saradomin - Southern Morytania, some parts of Kharidian Desert, many Kandarin areas.
- Armadyl - Many Kandarin areas.
- Seren - Tirannwn, possibly Kandarin areas and southern Misthalin.
- Desert pantheon - Southern parts of Kharidian Desert.
- Unknown - Southern Asgarnia, Feldip Hills, Fremennik Province, Islands.
[edit] References
- RuneScape Game Guide
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