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- Pre-Imperial- 10th century: Settled by Germans, established as a kingdom of the Holy Roman Empire with a Karling descendant as king
- 28 April 1076: Renounced Holy Roman overlordship in the wake of Henry IV's excommunication amid the Investiture Controversy
- 11th century:

- 12th century: Repelled several invasions from Syagros (

- Decentralization: Membership in the Hanseatic League
- 1389: Held as the beginning of the "Holy Empire" period. Break from the Hanseatic League
- 1537: Zenith of power and largest extent. Historians estimate that it would have been about the same size as the Achaemenid Empire during its height, ruling over a diverse array of cultures (and religions).
- 1687-1794: Civil war. Breakup and reduction to a rump state.
- 17th century: Pirate infestation from Losphortoene
- 18th century: Arrival of the
- 1802
Population: 3,864,323
War with Diarcesia, defeat and incorporation as a dieresis. Split with Achemeistein
- 1808: Worker representation in the Weisemännerhof is allowed
- 1810: Signing of the Accord of Understanding and Harmony, formally ending disputes and hostilities between former civil war factions operating within Wochaystein. They agree to cooperate with the new government.
- Early 1900s: Implementation of democracy, relegation of the Imperial Office to ceremonial duties
- 1999: "Hipsters" are making a beeline to replace Wochaystein's industry with newer tech startups.
- 2019: Population: 3.9 million
- 2020 Feb 16: Declaration of state of emergency in several locations in the country due to concerns about an "avalanche" of student protests sweeping through the Tendorf region.
- 2022: Economic downturn. Increase in suicides
- 2022 Oct 10: A high-speed train derailed after Wochaystein's Vice Chancellor of the Weisemännerhof and one of the leading candidates to replace him disembarked from it.
- 2022 Dec 19: A high-speed train derailed for the third time in recent months. Authorities confirmed sabotage.
- 2023
Population: 3.96 million
1 Jan: There are a number of meetings with bishops and archbishops from Wochaystein. They want to discuss the future of the Church of Wochaystein. It's taking up most of the Kaiser's time.
14 Nov: Announcement of taxation reforms that will make taxes easier to understand and pay, and will help to bring the country's finances back into order.
- 2024
18 Feb: The liberal Social Democrats voiced opposition to the reforms that the ruling Undivided Probation League party have announced. They say that these reforms are unnecessary and that they will only harm the economy and the common people. They call on their members and their supporters to protest the reforms and to try to force the Kaiser to veto the UPL's bill if passed.
3 Mar: The protests by the Social Democrats and their supporters have escalated into open confrontations. They have been marching in the streets, blocking traffic and causing mayhem.
12 May: The Kaiser hosted a reception with foreign diplomats and members of Diarcesia's Archonate. It was a great success, and many important matters were discussed. He also unveiled new economic policies that are designed to attract foreign investment and boost the country's growth.