Story Timeline

This is a story timeline for the Primary SH Setting in chronological order. This is a live document that we strive to keep up to date, but may sometimes be slightly behind. The timeline is divided by year, and there is a brief key before the timeline begins. The title is hyperlinked to the actual thread, and the parenthetical letters after the titles indicate the authors. If you would like to search by one of the symbols from the below key, remember to use CTRL+F and paste the symbol in the Find Box. See the most up-to-date version on Suimin Hayashi.

Key
⇒: In progress threads that have yet to be completed. ≠: Discontinued threads or threads that never reached any real conclusion ⇄: Threads slated to be rewritten ✪: Important Canon Thread! This means that the thread is extremely important to read for later threads and plots in the work. Other threads might be connected to it that you are welcome to read, but any thread with this phrase by it is one that should at least be read once for a character introduction or plot element that will come into play later. : ) Highly recommended to peruse.

N: Nolan (Mukai-sama) P: PJ (Shamooga) C: Carissa (Smileyone1) X: Christian (Kerreal) J: Jack (Jack-O-Lantren) B: ThisOneIsBlue

2006 - Taiga
The first known batch of Mythos Children are kidnapped at age 13. After exposure to the Mythos Serum, they are released or escape into the world over the course of two years with superhuman powers and minor memory loss.

2008 - Valdivian
The second known batch of Mythos Children are kidnapped at age 13. After exposure to the Mythos Serum, they are released or escape into the world over the course of two years with superhuman powers and minor memory loss.

2010 - Arashiyama
The year many of the first major "on-screen" events take place. Central characters are introduced and the storylines that start here have effects that ripple out for years. Major events include the 1000 Year Mamodo Battle and altercations with Lance and Tanner.

Introductions: Kumara, Julie, Shigen, Sorella, Ester, Castor, Lance, Tanner, Tsunam, Richard, Valencia, Neji, Koji, Sakurai, Shiro, Zanib, Konani, Zac, Asreal, Malina, Sylx

Big Lights, Big City, Big Problems (C,N,P) ✪ ⇄
Sorella was minding her own business until a fiery fiend known as Kumara Bharata entered her life, snatching up her spell book, the only thing tying her to the human world. Frantic with panic, Sorella and Richard comb the city looking for him, resulting in an epic battle between the two. How will the town react to melted cars?! Where is Richard getting all this food?! Who gave Sorella a paintball gun?! And why does a badazzled carpet bag full of makeup strike fear into Kumara, Sorella, Tsunam, and Richard?!

Sorella introduced as an ally here.

Shigen's Secret Life (C,N)
This is not canon and was made just for fun, but this is included here because it's a fun one that gives readers a taste of Kumara, Sorella, and Shigen's friendship. Also, if it WERE canon, it would fall here in terms of timeline placement.

Mutation Nation (C,N,P) ✪
A number of unusual people are dropped into an underground labyrinth of scientific aberrations and dimensional anomalies. Will they find their way out, or succumb to one of the many Monstrous obstacles in their way? Various introductions here.

Stray Dog (C,N) ✪ ⇄
Tanner Reed, Prince of Matonia, is a collector and not the kind that collects rocks. He collects exotic, otherworldly beings, women in particular... Creepy... And if so, what lengths will people go to get their friends back? Full of bombs, smokes, rocks, and a whole bunch of anime-level nonsense, this is silly, senseless fun! Tanner introduced as a villain here. Sakurai, Vi/Vala, and others introduced here, or in this series throughout.

Bullets and Carnage (C,N) ⇄
The sequel to Stray Dog, Tanner Reed didn't take to being defeated, and he won't go down easily. Consumed by vengeance at being humiliated, he's determined to get even at any cost, even his own life. Yet, with the help of a certain clan led by an emotionless, but loyal leader, as well as a few new friends and allies, Tanner Reed is indeed looking at more than he bargained for. Shiro introduced as a villain here.

Aftermath (C,N) ⇄
The third installment to "The Tanner Reed Event", Aftermath picks up where Bullets and Carnage left off. A certain someone is kidnapped by Tanner, but he should have known better than to mess with her friends. Now Sorella, Kumara, and others infiltrate Matonia on a rescue mission, but Sorella's agenda is somewhat darker. She plans to stop Tanner... permanently.

Darkness Rising (C,N) ✪ ⇄
The final installment to the "Tanner Reed Event", and in it hosts a new villain far darker than even Tanner Reed was. Tanner's got new powers, and his boss, Zanib, has big plans. A friend turned foe under Zanib's manipulation pits everyone at odds. What is the sinister goal behind forcing friend to turn against friend? What could Zanib need, and more importantly... How can our heroes defeat an enemy hiding behind someone they love? Zanib introduced as a villain here.

Picture Perfect (C,N) ✪ ⇄
In a school for the talented, whether it be singing, acting, dancing, or whatever else exists in the performing arts, where will Sorella, Kumara, Shigen, and Konani fit in? It's Glee gone glamorous and insane! Zac and Asreal have a fun spotlight, and so does Konani in this thread. Lee introduced as an ally here. Events/characters here are referenced often in other threads.

Party of Problems (C,N) ✪ ⇄
The Bharata Family, being of noble fire demon blood, are required to attend a formal event every year, and it's improper to arrive without a guest. Sorella, provoked by Kumara who was dateless, goes to the event expecting to just dance, dine, and then dash. However, complications arise like fire pumped with gasoline as Kumara's mother makes her first appearance, boding nothing but ill intent... for everyone. Miku introduced as a villain here. Many other Bharata introductions here.

Arising Confrontations (C,N) ✪
Sorella's entire purpose is saving a distant family relative, whom she's taken to calling her sister. But as she's confronted by her arch nemesis, Lance, how will she fare in battle without any help? Fortunately, a certain fire demon arrives on the scene to save not only her, but so much more than Sorella could have ever hoped. Rita officially makes an appearance here.

Vanishing Pages (C,N) ✪ ⇄
Sorella's nearing the end of the mamodo battle, and she's not happy about it one bit. Faced with the prospect of her book burning, Kumara and Shigen decide to try and make her day as joyful as possible. Of course, there's always trouble in the mix when it comes to Sorella, and she finds herself all the end of the battle when she tangles with a mamodo who states there are only three mamodo left. Sorella will have to make a decision about what's more important... her book, or something far more precious. Malina introduced here.

2011 - Monteverde
This year in the canon includes several stories that delve into the backgrounds of major characters such as Shigen and the introduction of Spira.

Introductions: Kaiten, Icarus, Kara, Lune, Luxen, Byrne, Pain, Shiruba, Sai

A Creeping Horror (C,N) ✪
A deadly disease is infecting the Haniam of the world, and Shigen's clan is of no exception. Thankfully, Sorella arrives just in time to prevent things from getting out of hand, helping to contain the infected. However, there's something much darker going on behind the disease and it involves a certain dark figure from Shigen's past. Civilized Haniam turned feral, a mad scientist, and an angry Sorella merge together in this thread of friendship, horror, and dark pasts combine. Byrne introduced as a villain here. Kaiten, Shigen's father, makes an appearance here.

Some Deep Reading (C,N,P)
Some make think that getting sucked into a book would be great fun. However, Icarus doesn't have a normal book. Can our characters find a way to free themselves or will they be trapped forever in the pages?

Of War and Racism: Part One of the Spira Series (C,N) ✪
Lune isn't sure how he ended up in the world of Fullmetal Alchemist, or the country of Amestris. And he's at a loss to understand why Al Bheds are being targeted, and how they ended up in the world along with him. He's starting to think that he'll end up arrested and killed next when a mysterious woman aids him against her better judgement, sending the two in a twisting journey of epic proportions. Lune and Kara introduced here. Lucian and Pain introduced as villains here.

Of Love and Loss: Part Two of the Spira Series (C,N)
In this sequel to "Of War and Racism" Kara finds herself in Spira and not sure how she wound up there... but it looks as if things for Lune aren't that much better than they were in Amestris. A massive movement across the entire country, not just on Bessaid Island, ensues, and the enslavement of Al Bheds begins. Emotions fluctuate, confusion rises, panic ensues in the Al Bhed community, and Lune comes to realize that more rests on his shoulders than he could have ever imagined... Luxen is "born" in this thread.

Mini-Adventures in Spira: Part Three of the Spira Series (C,N)
The third installment after "Of War and Racism" and "Of Love and Loss", things are peaceful in Spira, until a familiar tormentor makes an appearance in Kara's life. It threatens all that she holds dear, and all that she had hoped for in the future. Threats will force her to choose between hurting those she loves, and allowing herself to be hurt... but how will Lune react, and how far will he and his brother go to make sure it doesn't happen?

Unexpected Betrayal (C,N)
Luxen is beginning to feel left out and unwanted as the two new female members of his small family make their way into Lune's life. Feeling bitter and jealous, Luxen allows his hatred to control him... and Lucian takes advantage for some devious deeds. Can their close-knit family ever be the same again?

Cat-astrophe! (C,N,X) ≠ ⇄
Sorella and Shiro are out walking the streets of New York when suddenly they run into two nekos that bear a striking resemblance to a certain blind psychic. When Kaito shows up and meets the two children claiming to be his younger siblings, a man from the military shows up, intent on capturing the trio in order to use their powerful psychic abilities for a nefarious illegal military project. Can Kaito stop the man from harming the only family he has left? (this thread might be up for a reboot) Shiro introduced as an ally here. Other various introductions.

Infectious (C,N,P) ✪ ⇄
Strange events are happening in Britain... crops frozen over, buildings wiped out from the face of existence and reduced to fine powder, causalities high and increasing, and wide-spread panic roams across the country. Who, or what, is behind these attacks, and what is their dark, wicked intention? Shiruba introduced as a villain here.

Stealing the Stars (C,N) ✪
A thief stealing the source of power for fox demons is running rampant, leading to Sorella accidentally being mistaken for the thief and imprisoned by Shiruba's family. Luckily for her, Shiruba clears her name and the two team up to figure out just who would be evil enough to steal the literal lives of fox demons and stop their nefarious plans. But unbeknownst to Shiruba, the thief is someone he never would've suspected... Shiruba introduced as an ally here. Shiruba's family introduced.

Operation Infiltration (C,N)
When a certain Keeto and Jackal lose their club, it's up to a rag-tag team comprised of Kumara, Shigen, Sorella and Shiruba to infiltrate the club in order to get it back from the shady gang member that bought it. Unfortunately, it seems they get in way over their heads as Kristoph turns out to be a bit more than they expected... In more ways than one. A very anime and goofy, out of wack kind of story that really doesn't make sense, but is good for a laugh.

Fire Demons Gone Wild! (C,N)
Kumara seems to be hiding something within himself because of past abuse. However, when his devious relative, Fuji, accidentally injects him with a potion that will draw out a hidden personality trait! What is Kuma-chan hiding?

Taking Light Interest (C,N) ✪
The crazed murderous light deity Lucian makes his grand entrance as he befriends Sorella in an ice cream shop that she and Kaito visit. Unfortunately, it just so happened that Lucian's mortal enemy, Angra, joined the duo, resulting in a battle of epic proportions as light and darkness clash violently! Will she be able to stop the two rampaging deities before they destroy the cities, or will Angra finally get his revenge on the man that banished him from his kingdom? Lucian officially introduced to main SH here.

Miss America Misfits (C,N,P) ✪
Sorella, Ester, and Julie are pushed by their friends to enter the beauty pageant so they can get some giggles out of it (mostly at Sorella's expense). However, a strange assassin, a strange genetic inheritance, a certain manipulative psychic, and more get in the way. Sai introduced as a villain here.

2012 - Trossachs
This year features increasingly close ties between many characters as the strange inhabitants of the world encounter each other. Things also take a darker turn

Introduced: Thrall, Torin, Tara*, Faolan, Matsumoto, Yumi, Calais, Zer0, Ana, Bennet, Elliot, Ahura

Godly Gathering (N,C,P,J) ⇄
A special invitation and a God-like council... what's in store for Sorella, Kumara, Ester, Thrall, and the others in attending this Godly gala?

Back Again (C,N) ✪
The fourth and final installment after "Mini Adventures in Spira". Lune has regained his memories through hard work and dedication, but a familiar and unwelcome foe returns and puts the Spira gang, Kara, Lune, Tara, and Luxen, back into Amestris. Edward Elric tells them of the fateful Promised Day; can the Spira gang help stop the end of Amestris as everyone knows it... or more importantly, can they stop the Promised Day... without losing anyone they love? Torin introduced as an ally here.

My Fair Maiden! (C,N) ✪
Determined not to be a freeloader, Sorella answers an ad in the newspaper requesting maid services for a Lou S. Hen. Sorella accepts the job offer, but discovers that the one who placed the ad is none other than Lucian! With Kumara, Kara, and Torin dragged along for the ride, what kind of mishaps can happen in Lucian's wacky mansion? (mostly a fun filled goof-fest, but there are guest character appearances and clues for future plot twists).

Pulling the Strings (C,N) ✪
Sorella and Faolan, a wolf shapeshifter, get accidentally caught up in a gang war for reasons unknown to them. A variety of help comes their way including a familiar winged assassin, a violent bartender, a sushi seller, and an immortal pacifist named Itsuki... but is something darker in the works for Japan than just a gang war? Who's working behind the mayhem in a grab for power? Sai introduced as an ally here. Faolan introduced here. Matsumoto introduced as a villain here.

Prey (C,N)
Incubi and Succubi hunt humans in order to feed and increase their powers. The strongest incubus in his province, Yumi, sets his sights on getting back at an old acquaintance, Lucian, but going after the one woman Lucian'd loathe to lose. Unfortunately, a gang of low ranking incubi are desperate to overthrow Yumi themselves, leaving Sorella tangled up in... Whatever this nonsense is...why do these weird things have to happen to her?! Yumi, recurring character, introduced here.

Kit and Kaboodle (C,N)
The Spira Gang find themselves in a furry situation as Lucian's meddling suddenly has them learning how to survive on four paws instead of two legs. Luckily for them, the light deity decides to tag along with them in order to 'help'. Can the Spira gang survive their new animal forms, or will they learn that the jungle is far more unforgiving than they thought?

Confiscated (C,N,P,X) ✪ ⇄
A mysterious figure has been seen rampaging throughout the city using powers that very clearly do not belong to him. When friends start to disappear, it's up to those who remain to figure out who this mystery power-zapper is... before he steals their powers and becomes too powerful to be stopped! Calais introduced, along with the first sighting of the Animborbus here.

Space Invaders (C,H,N,X) ≠
An alien bounty hunter named Zer0 shows up thinking Sorella is his target- what will happen when this robot faces off against her and practically confronts her with her worst technological fears? New and future recurring characters introduced here.

Birthday Massacre (C,N) ✪
It's a certain muscle tyrant's birthday and everyone is scrambling to get her the perfect gift while also making sure to throw the perfect surprise party. What kind of mishaps can possibly happen on Sorella's special day? More than anyone could bargain for! Zer0 introduced as an ally here.

Fading Light (C,N) ≠ ⇄
Where exactly did Lucian come from? Who are his real parents? What is the leader of the Light Demon Realm's real agenda? Ahura introduced here.

Night Terrors (C,N)
Once again, Lucian causes trouble for a group of people, kidnapping his self proclaimed "favorite people" for a sleepover. Of course, his chosen victims are less than pleased with this outcome, but Lucian makes it clear that they're not going anywhere until morning. Can they make it through a sleepover with Lucian? Or will the light deity make their night a living hell?

Shock to the System I (C,P) ⇄
Elliot and Bennet are two unexpected friends, but with equally unexpected similarities: being superheroes in their city due to an explosive chemical blast. Can the two teenie boppers with powers protect the people?

Chess (C,N,P) ✪
VERY IMPORTANT CANON THREAD. EXPLAINS EVERYTHING. Kaito, everyone's favorite (hated) annoying psychic friend has a hidden agenda... but why? What does he mean when he claims, "I'm doing this to stop the end of the world..." ? And what villain will finally step out of the shadows?

2013 - Batang Ai
The world may look the same, but the effects of the New York Incident are felt deeply. Sorella is gone, looking for redemption and purpose, Julie has developed a new sense of purpose herself, and Kumara and Shigen have to learn how to live their lives without Sorella for the first time in 3 long years.

Introduced: Kosa

Light Mage Chronicles (C,N) ✪
Background thread for what's happening to Kaito and Sorella as they're away in Spira for Sorella's training at the Light Mage Temple.

New Beginnings (N,P) ✪
Kumara and Shigen (looking for something to do now that Sorella is away at training) along with Sakurai, and Sai are hired (coerced) by Julie to join her new business: destroying gangs throughout New York and other big cities. Why? No one really knows with Julie... or has a big enough death wish to even ask her.

Pendulum (C,N) ✪
Kosa, a new face, seeks Kumara and Shigen's help in locating a priceless gem stolen from a New York museum: The Patricia Emerald. Only, it's not just a gem and, in the wrong hands, it can bring about great destruction. How will the upfront, erratic, mysterious hand-for-hire Kosa mesh with our Doom and Gloom Duo? Kosa introduced as an ally here.

Taboo (C,N) ✪
Itsuki prefers a quiet life. He prefers to sit, draw, and illustrate his manga novels. However, when Flynn brings his girlfriend, Tara, to New York to meet him (along with the rest of her family), he sees a face he hasn't wanted to see again- ever. What will Itsuki do when confronted by Kara, whom he had evaded arrest before, back in Amestris? More importantly, what secret is he hiding that she's determined to pull out of him? Cross introduced as villain here. Itsuki and his background explored here.

Cor Animam (C, N) ✪
Sai is on the brink of death; his soul is dying because of damage done when one of his wings was torn out. Now, only the Heartenbrace plant can save him. The problem? It's not only extremely rare, but it's also difficult to collect. Angra, Lucian, Shiro, Faolan, and Kumara join forces to battle their way through monsters, dimensional rifts, and maybe even each other.

Fire at Will (N,P,X) ✪ ⇒
Shiruba receives an assassination assignment, but it startled when he sees the target is Kumara Bharata. Who wants Kumara dead in the Fire Demon Realm, and what will he or she be willing to do in order to gain political power? New villain introduced here.

Pygmalion Effect (B,P) ⇒
Thread details to come.

Shock to the System II (C,P) ⇒ ⇄
Thread details to come.

2014 - Primorye
Change is unavoidable. This is felt more strongly than ever with the return of Sorella, the increasing success of Julie's new venture, and big changes for Kumara, Angra, and Lucian.

Introduced:

Reign of Shadows (N,C,P) ✪
Sorella, Kaito, and Akela return with one specific goal in mind: it's time that King Angra returned to his throne, only... a light deity, rifts in the fabric of the universe, and civil war threaten the mission... Angra's family introduced here.

Ignition (N) ✪
Canon Drabble (short story) about Kumara that takes place immediately after the start/during Reign of Shadows.

Kindling  (N,C,P) ✪
Sorella begins her Light Mage duties in Inforra.

Vacillate  (P,C)
Kosa hires Julie to recover a powerful item stolen by Sylx.

SH Fun Facts
Members share little wisps of canon information about characters that might not otherwise come up in a thread.

First Impressions
Canon drabbles/short stories that depict the characters' first impressions of one another.

Unlisted
Rave - 2009

School of Hard Knocks - 2009

New York Madness - 2009

High School Nightmare - 2009

Big Ben Brawl - 2009

Dragon Heart - 2009

Hellhound for Hire - 2009

Wolf Warriors - 2009

Unintroduced
Angra

Richard*

Valencia*