The Long Ago

Elves use the phrase "The Long Ago" to refer to a semi-legendary time before the start of Imperial history. Some regard the birth of King Irenaeus the Bloodthirsty as the end of the Long Ago; others say it ended when Irenaeus won his first battle & commenced his career of conquest. Still others maintain that the Long Ago did not end until Irenaeus officially declared himself High King of Faerie.