Age of Arcana Overview
1246–457 BE (2031–2820 NW)
Throughout the known history of Amalur, magic had been the world's most precious resource. For some races, such as the elves, the control of magic was intuitive, becoming a fundamental part of their culture. Other races, such as the humans, had no means of directly employing magic; they could not learn to cast spells, no matter how diligently they studied the arcane arts. Most other races fell somewhere in between, and a kingdom's place on the magical spectrum had a profound influence on its overall standing in the world.
But at the dawn of the Age of Arcana, everything changed. Magic awakened in the mundane races, shifting the balance of power in fundamental ways. A new era for the kingdoms of Amalur had begun.