In year SE 6450 the comet Sa’kain returns and in a very close pass severely disrupts the Flows. This heralds the beginning of an apocalyptic war which spans nearly four centuries and brings to a close the Second Era. While the primary instigators of this conflict are the Dark Gods of Charón seeking to overthrow followers of their rivals on Orhan, servants of the Unlife and many other powers of chaos and evil see an opportunity to further their own agendas. It should be noted that the wars rage for almost three hundred years before the Lords of Orhan decide they must intervene directly.

Flow storms throughout this period open countless Portals and create tears in the fabric of space itself. Unimaginable creatures are liberated upon the earth. The unleashed energies create terrible meteorological and geological events: hurricanes, earthquakes, tidal waves, and volcanic eruptions at all major fault lines.

In year 6769 the Burning Abyss opens along fault lines on continents across the globe, creating gateways to the Ash Lairs. Armies of fire demons led by Ordainers emerge and lay waste to surrounding lands.

In the years between SE 6769 to SE 6780 are to be known as The Years with No Days. In addition to the Burning Abyss, volcanoes erupt all over the planet, spewing black ash and smoke into the air. The sun is obscured, creating an endless twilight which wreaks havoc with the ecosystem.

In year SE 6780 led by Cay, the Lords of Orhan and forces of demigods arrive on Kulthea and lead the armies of Light against the Darkness. Kuor summons powerful rainstorms to clear the polluted air.

In year SE 6825 with the aid of the Lords of Orhan and the Titans, the Dark Gods are driven back and essentially imprisoned on Charón, their powerful servants destroyed or banished back to the Pales and dimensions where they belong. Victory was at the cost of the lives of many valiant Loremasters and Sages, however.

This is the end of the Second Era.