Epoch of the First Shimmers (Pre-Resonance) - 12,789 AE
Observed Anomalies: Initial manifestation of iridescent exoskeletons; erratic temporal distortions localized around larval burrows.
The Echoing Age (Resonance Period) - 12,789 - 15,492 AE
Observed Anomalies: Widespread synchronization of larval development cycles; emergence of "Shimmering Trails" - faint, temporally displaced light patterns following adult movements. The first recorded instances of chrono-echoes - brief, repeating auditory fragments from the past.
The Obsidian Cascade (Temporal Fragmentation) - 15,492 - 18,237 AE
Observed Anomalies: Significant increase in temporal instability; creation of localized "Time Wells" - areas of accelerated or decelerated time; the emergence of the "Chrono-Caravans" - groups of adult scarabaeids exhibiting partial temporal displacement. The "Silken Paradoxes" became increasingly common - illogical events observed within the Time Wells.
The Lumina Convergence (Stabilization Attempts) - 18,237 - 21,948 AE
Observed Anomalies: The Chrono-Caravans began exhibiting a rudimentary understanding of temporal mechanics; the construction of "Temporal Anchors" - crystalline structures designed to stabilize localized time flows; the discovery of the "Echo Weavers" - a specific caste capable of manipulating the Shimmering Trails.
The Crystalline Epoch (Controlled Chronometry) - 21,948 - 25,789 AE
Observed Anomalies: The establishment of the "Chronarium" - a centralized research facility dedicated to studying and controlling the scarabaeid’s temporal abilities; the development of "Chrono-Armor" - exoskeletons capable of shielding against temporal distortions; the emergence of the "Temporal Guardians" - elite warriors trained to combat temporal anomalies.
The Shifting Sands (Unforeseen Consequences) - 25,789 AE - Present
Observed Anomalies: A gradual weakening of the Chronarium’s control; the emergence of “Phantom Echoes” – sentient fragments of the past attempting to rewrite reality; the discovery of “Temporal Drift” - a phenomenon causing scarabaeids to spontaneously shift between different points in time; the increasing frequency of "Null Zones" - areas where time ceases to exist entirely.