The City of Noctrunis Noir Neo Noir Setting Timeline

 This shall serve as my main campaign. Outline! 

Note to all this is a work in progress by Captain Hedges using the Chronomancy of Time Technolgy 

Pictured below is the city's town clock built in what is known today as downtown Nocturnis!

I will be adding to this document and updating as I create new blog posts this only covers the following decade for now. Posted June 9th 2022

Updated for June 9th 2025 with the founding families added

 History & Founding Families

The history of Nocturnis is a tapestry woven with the ambitions, fears, and dark secrets of its inhabitants, particularly its influential families.

I am currently working on a Nocturnis Fantasy Setting starting in the early 1500s (to be posted later within this timeline).

Early Settlement (Early-to-Mid 1700s)

The valley saw a trickle, then a steady stream, of individuals venturing into what would become Nocturnis. The historical records are fragmented, but prevailing theories suggest:

• Displaced Acadian Families: Seeking refuge after turmoil in the north, carrying their French heritage and resilience.

• Religious Groups Fleeing Persecution: Seeking solitude to practice their beliefs undisturbed, their fervor potentially stirring older things.

• Hardened Frontiersmen and Trappers: Drawn by untouched wilderness and furs, tested against the environment and "unconventional inhabitants."

• Fortune Seekers with Darker Intentions: Individuals lured by arcane energies or forgotten lore supposedly dormant within the valley's depths.

The Blackwood Family: Architects of Corruption

One of the two primary pillars upon which Nocturnis was built. The Blackwoods are associated with the more established, traditional, and darker aspects of the city. Their legacy is deeply woven into the city's fabric, controlling specific districts, industries, and supernatural elements. They represent exploitation and control through illicit means, with a history of money laundering and criminal enterprises.

The Hedges Family: Cultivators of Sustenance and Infrastructure

The other foundational lineage, arriving with a fundamentally different vision. They focused on cultivating the land and establishing essential foundations for a thriving community.

• Agricultural Visionaries: They brought diverse crops (coffee beans, corn, wheat, rye, barley, oats) and invested in ingenious irrigation systems from the river.

• Self-Sufficiency & Infrastructure: Their initial focus was a self-sustaining farm, evolving into a winery, coffee company, and granary. They later invested in fresh water systems and food distribution networks for the city.

• Dominance in Food Industry (by 1970s): By the 1970s, they controlled the Hedges Grocery Store Chain and Circle H Convenience Stores.

• Quiet Power: Unlike the overtly corrupt Blackwoods, the Hedges wield subtle but immense power through their control over the city's food supply. In times of scarcity, they can effectively "starve the city to death" or act as its lifeline.

The Sterling Family: Masters of Mercantile Trade

A prominent mercantile dynasty, instrumental in the flow of goods.

• Caravan Masters: They operate extensive caravan networks that bring vital goods into Nocturnis from the outside world.

• Riverine Trade: They command a fleet of riverboats, crucial for internal and external trade. Their boats frequent the city's harbors and travel up and down the river, extending into and out of Crater Lake, which functions as a significant hub for Sterling trade.

The De La Cruz Family: Zealots Against Cosmic Horror

A Spanish expedition that arrived in the 16th/17th century, driven by zealous faith. They were not merely settlers but crusaders who stumbled upon profound and terrifying phenomena, interpreting them through a religious worldview.

• The Whispers from the Earth: Pervasive psychic resonance from ley lines, perceived as "Diablo's Tongue" or "Voices of the Damned."

• The Verdant Maw of the Haunted Wood: The sentient, hostile forest, perceived as "El Bosque Maldito" (The Cursed Forest).

• The Deep Slumberer's Influence: The oppressive presence of the entity beneath Mount Nocturnis, perceived as a "Demonio de la Montaña" (Mountain Demon) or "Gigante Pagano" (Pagan Giant).

• The Distorted Reflections: Fleeting, impossible glimpses of other realities near interdimensional gateways, perceived as "Visiones del Infierno" (Visions of Hell) or "Espejos del Demonio" (Mirrors of the Demon).

• The Corrupted Water: Subtly mind-altering water from the river/lake, perceived as "Aguas Embrujadas" (Haunted Waters) or "Aguas del Pecado" (Waters of Sin).

• These encounters solidified their belief that Nocturnis was a battleground between God and the Devil, fueling their centuries-long, secret crusade.

French Creole Families: A Unique Cultural Thread

Migrating from Louisiana, these families bring a distinct blend of French, African, and Caribbean influences.

• Cultural Fabric: They introduce rich traditions, culinary arts, unique dialect, and vibrant folklore.

• Legends and Practices: Their legends focus on:

• Loup-Garous (Werewolves): A creature deeply rooted in Louisiana folklore.

• Voodoo and Hoodoo: Practices offering both protection and curses.

• Ghosts and Hauntings: Distinct spectral activity, linked to historical tragedies or family curses.

• Bayou Spirits: Entities tied to the swampy, mist-shrouded areas of Nocturnis.

• Social Position: Their unique cultural identity and potential mastery over esoteric practices give them a distinct and possibly feared position, separate from other power structures.

Native American Presence

a Nestled high in the surrounding mountains, a Native American village exists, these are the Azatar an indegenions peoples that came her and settled the valley around 11,000 B.C. Their presence speaks of a long-standing connection to this land, a wisdom and understanding of its powers – both benevolent and malevolent – that the newcomers could only begin to comprehend. Their interactions with early settlers are a crucial part of the valley's history.

A Historical Account: Fortune's Folly and the Genesis of Nocturnis's Shadow the Oil Boom of 1865-1866 and its Enduring Impact on Nocturnis

The Oil Boom of 1865-1866 and its Enduring Impact on Nocturnis

I. Introduction: The Ghost of Fortune's Folly

Image of Present-day 6-12-2025 Fortune's Folly

Nestled within the sprawling, rain-slicked concrete of modern Nocturnis lies a forgotten scar – the district colloquially known as "The Folly," or simply "The Old Fields." Its crumbling foundations and skeletal derricks stand as a stark monument to a forgotten chapter, a mere blink in time over a century ago, yet one that irrevocably cast the die for the city's future. This document aims to chronicle the meteoric rise and catastrophic fall of "Fortune's Folly," the boomtown that birthed the fortunes and the shadows that define Nocturnis in the 1970s.

II. The Genesis of Greed: The Black Gold Strike of 1865

In January of 1865, a seismic shift occurred in the sparsely populated marshlands and low hills just west of what would eventually become the heart of Nocturnis. The "Blackwater Well," drilled by a consortium of ambitious, often ruthless, prospectors, struck an unprecedented vein of crude. Reports, likely exaggerated but rooted in truth, claimed a daily yield of 250 barrels of oil. This discovery ignited a "general stampede to the area," drawing in a desperate, hopeful, and often lawless tide of humanity from across the continent.

III. The Fever Dream: The Rise of Fortune's Folly (May - September 1865)

The subsequent months witnessed a spectacle of raw, unchecked capitalism and human desperation. By May of 1865, a makeshift city, optimistically christened "Fortune's Folly," began to materialize around the gushing wells. This was no planned settlement; it was a chaotic organism of hastily erected shanties, saloons, and supply stores.

The growth was staggering. By September of 1865, a mere four months after its inception, Fortune's Folly boasted an estimated population of 15,000 inhabitants. It was a place of wild extremes:

Economic Hub: Two banks, operating with dubious oversight, handled the torrent of cash.

Temporary Luxuries: Over 50 hotels (ranging from opulent, if crude, establishments to glorified flophouses) sprang up to accommodate the endless stream of speculators, laborers, and opportunists.

Communication Nexus: Its post office, a testament to the sheer volume of correspondence and financial transactions, was reputedly the 3^{rd} largest in the entire region, a staggering feat for such a nascent settlement.

Fortune's Folly was a microcosm of the American frontier spirit, distilled into its most potent and dangerous form. Fortunes were made and lost on the turn of a card, and the rule of law was often supplanted by the rule of the gun.

IV. The Inevitable Implosion: January 1866

The boom, however, was built on a foundation as unstable as the marshland it occupied. The oil veins, though initially prolific, were finite and rapidly depleted. By January of 1866, a mere year after the first gusher, the wells began to run dry. The "stampede" reversed course with equal, if not greater, speed. Fortune's Folly, once a pulsating hive of activity, became a deserted village almost overnight. Businesses shuttered, buildings were abandoned, and the population vanished, leaving behind only the ghosts of ambition and the skeletal remains of a city that never truly took root.

V. The Enduring Legacy in 1970s Nocturnis

The brief, violent life of Fortune's Folly is not merely a historical footnote; it is the very bedrock upon which modern Nocturnis was built, and its shadows still stretch long across the city's grimy streets in the 1970s.

The Physical Scar: "The Old Fields" District: The ruins of Fortune's Folly were eventually subsumed by Nocturnis's outward sprawl. Today, "The Old Fields" is a blighted, forgotten district – a maze of crumbling brick, rusted metal, and overgrown lots where once-grand structures stood. It is a haven for the desperate, the criminal, and those seeking to disappear. Its perpetual decay serves as a grim reminder of the city's foundational greed.

The Architects of Power: The "Cosmic Apocalypse" Families: The true beneficiaries of Fortune's Folly were not the thousands who flocked there, but a select few. The ancestors of the powerful, often unseen, families who now pull the strings of Nocturnis (the very same who speak of "creating, controlling, and imploding" grand schemes) were the ones who moved with foresight and ruthlessness. They secured vast land holdings, monopolized the most productive wells, and, crucially, diversified their wealth before the inevitable bust. Their immense, untraceable fortunes, which fund their current empires and influence every facet of Nocturnis life, were forged in the chaotic crucible of Fortune's Folly. The "implosion" of the boomtown was merely a controlled demolition for them, clearing the way for their next grand design.

The Rise of the Underworld: The lawlessness of Fortune's Folly provided fertile ground for nascent criminal enterprises. Gangs and syndicates formed in the saloons and back alleys, preying on the newly rich and desperate. The ancestors of Nocturnis's most entrenched criminal families honed their craft in the Folly, establishing networks of illicit trade, protection rackets, and violence that would evolve into the sophisticated underworld operations of the 1970s. The Old Fields district remains a traditional stomping ground for these organizations.

The Echoes of the "Tiger Force Shadow Saga" Families: While not the primary beneficiaries, many ancestors of the "Tiger Force Shadow Saga" families would have been caught in the undertow of Fortune's Folly. They might have been:

The Exploited Laborers: Drawn by the promise of work, they endured brutal conditions and were left destitute when the boom collapsed, leaving a legacy of hardship and resilience.

The Dispossessed: Small landowners whose property was forcibly acquired or swindled during the land rush.

The Honest Few: Lawmen or citizens who witnessed the rampant corruption and injustice, instilling a deep-seated cynicism or a quiet, burning desire for justice that has passed down through generations.

VI. Conclusion: A City Forged in Greed

Fortune's Folly was more than just an oil town; it was a crucible. Its brief, intense existence laid the foundation for Nocturnis's economic power, its deeply ingrained corruption, and its pervasive sense of cynicism. The wealth generated there continues to fuel the city's elite, while the abandoned ruins serve as a stark reminder of the human cost. In the neo-noir landscape of 1970s Nocturnis, the ghost of Fortune's Folly is not just a historical curiosity; it is a living, breathing part of the city's dark soul, influencing every deal, every crime, and every desperate struggle for survival.

This next section details the Rise of the Casinos

The Shifting Sands of Fortune: A History of Gambling in Nocturnis

The pursuit of fortune has always been a subtle undercurrent in Nocturnis, long before it became an overt, legalized industry. The city's unique position, drawing various powerful families and shadowy organizations, created a natural demand for games of chance.

The Illicit Beginnings (Pre-1931):

• 1906: The Golden Gate Casino (Formerly Hotel Nocturnis) founded by the Goldman Family: The Goldman Family established the very first major gambling establishment in Nocturnis, initially disguised as the opulent "Hotel Nocturnis." While gambling was not yet formally legalized across the city-state, the Goldman's enterprise likely operated in a grey area, perhaps tolerated by influential local figures, catering to the city's elite and those willing to overlook strictures. It represents the oldest continuously operating casino, a testament to the Goldman's enduring presence and pioneering spirit in the city's nascent vice economy.
• 1926: The Cal Neva Casino (Crater Lake): Years later, in 1926, a wealthy businessman from San Francisco, sensing the illicit but lucrative opportunities, established the Cal Neva Casino. Located not far from the main settlement along the pristine shores of Crater Lake, it offered a more secluded, perhaps more exclusive, gambling experience away from the direct gaze of city authorities. This establishment also operated outside the bounds of formal legality, relying on its remote location and influential clientele.

The Turning Point: Legalization in 1931:

The pervasive, yet unregulated, gambling across Nocturnis created a pressure point for change. The key moment arrived in 1931, when the powerful Sterling Family, through their immense financial leverage and control over infrastructure, successfully pushed for the legalization of gambling throughout the city-state of Nocturnis. This monumental shift occurred after the Blackwood Family and other unnamed influential entities finally conceded to the Sterling's undeniable economic and political sway.

This legalization ushered in a new era of overt, city-sanctioned entertainment, transforming Nocturnis's economic landscape.

The Rise of the Boardwalk Casinos (Post-1931):

With legalization, the city's vibrant Boardwalk became the prime location for Nocturnis's first officially sanctioned casinos, solidifying its reputation as a hub of entertainment and vice.

• 1931: The Silver Star Casino (Opened by the Sterling Family): Immediately capitalizing on their legislative victory, the Sterling Family, the city's bankers and infrastructure barons, opened the opulent Silver Star Casino. Its name reflected their family's wealth and their desire for a high-class, legitimate gambling enterprise.
• 1931: The Jade Dragon Palace (Opened by the Jade Dragon Crime Boss): Not to be outdone, the Jade Dragon Crime Boss, leader of the Tongs (and sponsored by the Sterling Family in other ventures), established the Jade Dragon Palace. This casino instantly became a landmark on the Boardwalk, blending exotic allure with the subtle, yet undeniable, power of the Tongs. Its presence highlighted the complex, often intertwined, relationships between "legitimate" business and the city's criminal underworld.
• 1932: The Obsidian Palace Hotel and Casino (Established by the Blackwood Family): A year after the initial rush, the Blackwood Family, masters of the criminal underworld and known for their secretive and intelligent operations, established their own significant foothold on the Boardwalk with the Obsidian Palace Hotel and Casino. True to their name, the "Obsidian Palace" would have been a sleek, formidable, and perhaps subtly intimidating establishment, quickly becoming a major player in the newly legalized gambling scene. Its opening further intensified the competition and solidified the Boardwalk as the undisputed heart of Nocturnis's legal fortunes.

Nocturnis Timeline: Major Events Reimagined (1970-1980)

• This section details significant historical events from the real world, reinterpreted as occurrences within the unique and unsettling history of Nocturnis.

  Major Events of 1970 in Nocturnis

  • January 1: The Unwinding Begins: Instead of the Unix Time Epoch, this date marks the widely whispered "Beginning of the Unwinding" – a subtle but pervasive sense of temporal distortion and unreality that begins to affect Nocturnis. Clocks run erratically, memories become unreliable, and a general feeling that the threads of time are loosening takes hold. Some blame ancient rituals, others the proximity of Mount Nocturnis.

  • January 2 & 5: The Tremors of the Serpent Docks: Instead of the Yunnan/Tonghai earthquakes, Nocturnis experiences a series of violent tremors centered around the Wadjet's Serpent Docks. Buildings along the waterfront crumble, fissures open in the streets, and monstrous creatures from the deep are briefly exposed before retreating into the darkness. The Hedges family's water supply lines are disrupted, leading to city-wide shortages.

  • January 3 & 9: Blackwood's Environmental Edict: Mayor Theron Blackwood, under pressure from concerned (or perhaps bribed) citizens after the Serpent Dock tremors, signs the "Nocturnis Reclamation and Preservation Act." While ostensibly for environmental protection, many suspect it's a thinly veiled land grab by the Blackwood family in the damaged districts.

  • January 4: The Silent Chord: The legendary (and possibly monstrous) band "The Shadowed Six" hold their final, unannounced recording session at a hidden studio beneath the Bourbon Ruins. The music they create is said to be so unsettling it can induce nightmares in those who later hear it. The master tapes vanish without a trace.

  • January 10: The Glimmering Pavilion Opens: The Blackwood family unveils the "Nocturnis Wonders Preview Center" near the base of Mount Nocturnis. It promises glimpses of future "attractions" tied to the mountain's mysteries and potential otherworldly connections, drawing both curious onlookers and wary investigators.

  • January 12 & 15: The UnderCity Truce Ends: A fragile truce between the Ratling gangs of the Uruk's Shadowed Slums and the degenerate cults dwelling in the deeper UnderCity collapses. Violent skirmishes break out in the tunnels, spilling into the surface streets and causing widespread panic.

  • January 20: The Shadow Liner Takes Flight: The first commercially scheduled "Shadow Liner," a bizarre airship powered by an unknown (possibly ether-derived) technology, takes its maiden voyage from a heavily guarded Blackwood-owned airfield on the outskirts of the city. Its destination is unknown, fueling speculation about the city's off-world connections.

  • January 25: The Premiere of "Crimson Confessions": A controversial and darkly comedic film, "Crimson Confessions," directed by a reclusive auteur rumored to have ties to the city's occult underground, premieres at a dilapidated theater in the Degenerate Quarter. Its themes of societal decay and monstrous desires deeply unsettle audiences.

  • February 8: The Tar Spill of Widow's Mire: A catastrophic accident involving a Hedges-owned transport spills a massive amount of viscous, black tar into the Voidspire Bog's Widow's Mire. Strange, tar-coated creatures emerge from the depths, and the already treacherous bog becomes even more hazardous.

  • April 9 & 10: The Silence Falls: The influential (and possibly sanity-blasted) artist collective known as "The Discordant Harmony" publicly announces their disbandment, leaving behind a legacy of unsettling sculptures and cacophonous sound installations that continue to plague the city's perception of reality.

  • April 13 & 17: The Incident at the Obsidian Academy: A critical magical experiment at the Obsidian Academy goes horribly wrong, resulting in a localized temporal anomaly and the temporary disappearance of several students and faculty. Their eventual, often altered, return fuels rumors of forbidden knowledge and dangerous practices within the academy walls.

  • April 22: Nocturnis Observance Day: Inspired by events in the outside world, a small group of concerned citizens organizes the first "Nocturnis Observance Day," a largely ignored attempt to raise awareness about the city's strange and often dangerous environment.

  • May 3 & 4: The Protests at Blackwood Plaza: Following a particularly brutal crackdown by the G-Men on an UnderCity gathering, protests erupt in Blackwood Plaza. The City Watch, under Blackwood's control, violently disperses the demonstrators, leading to injuries and further fueling anti-establishment sentiment.

  • June 12 & 17 & 18: The Nocturnis Brawl: The final matches of the Nocturnis Wrestling League season reach a fever pitch, culminating in a chaotic and brutal championship brawl rumored to involve supernatural interference and the direct manipulation of the Blackwood family.

  • August 24: The Sterling Alchemical Lab Incident: A mysterious explosion rocks the Sterling Alchemical Laboratory, a research facility with suspected ties to both the Hedges family's more esoteric projects and potentially illicit occult practices. The official explanation is a "gas leak," but rumors of volatile experiments and monstrous byproducts persist.

  • September 7 & 8 & 10: The Skyjackings of the Lost Pilgrims: A series of bizarre skyjackings target airships traveling to and from Nocturnis. The perpetrators and their motives remain unknown, and the vanished vessels only add to the city's growing sense of unease and isolation.

  • September 18: The Silence of the String Bender: The enigmatic musician known only as "String Bender," whose haunting melodies were said to subtly influence the city's mood, mysteriously disappears, leaving behind only his strangely warped instruments.

  • October 5 & 9 & 10 & 16 & 17: The Cross Disappearance and the Labor Leader's Fate: A visiting diplomat from a neighboring (and equally strange) nation, Jasper Cross, vanishes without a trace from his heavily guarded Blackwood-owned residence, sparking a city-wide panic. Days later, a prominent labor leader organizing against the Hedges family's exploitative practices, Pierre Lamont, is found dead under mysterious circumstances in the Degenerate Quarter.

  • November 8 & 11 & 12 & 13 & 14: The Great Mire Flood: A catastrophic storm, far exceeding typical Nocturnis weather, unleashes unprecedented flooding in the Voidspire Bog. Entire sections of the district are submerged, monstrous bog-dwellers are driven into the city, and the Raging Portal risk is dangerously high.

  • December 2 & 5 & 6 & 14: The Formation of the Obsidian Guard: In response to the escalating chaos and the Cross disappearance, Mayor Blackwood officially establishes the "Obsidian Guard," a heavily armed and secretive force drawn from the ranks of the City Watch and rumored to include individuals with unsettling abilities and allegiances.

  • December 13 & 15 & 16: The Whispers from Below: Unexplained seismic activity deep beneath Mount Nocturnis is detected by rudimentary city sensors. Strange, low-frequency vibrations and unsettling whispers seem to emanate from the mountain's depths, fueling ancient fears of what lies dormant within.

  Major Events of 1972 in Nocturnis

• January 1: Waldheim Arrives at the Obsidian Citadel: Instead of becoming UN Secretary-General, a mysterious and austere diplomat named Kurt Waldheim arrives in Nocturnis and takes up residence in the heavily guarded Obsidian Citadel, claiming to represent a shadowy interdimensional organization. His true motives and authority are highly suspect.

• January 2: Mariner 9's Glimpses of the Red Waste: News filters into Nocturnis of strange, unsettling images being transmitted from a distant planetary probe focused on a rust-colored world accessible through certain unstable portals near Mount Nocturnis. The images hint at ancient, cyclopean structures and vast, desolate landscapes.

• January 4: The Blackwood Calculating Engine: The Blackwood Conglomerate unveils a revolutionary mechanical calculating device, the "Nocturnis Engine," capable of complex computations at an unprecedented speed. Critics whisper that its intricate gears and whirring mechanisms seem to hum with an unnatural energy.

• January 5 & 7: Nixon's Shadow Initiative: Whispers circulate in the shadowy backrooms of the Citadel of Corruption about Mayor Blackwood receiving significant funding and directives from an off-world power for a clandestine "Shadow Initiative" involving reusable trans-dimensional vessels.

• January 6: Geraldo Rivas's Glimpse into the Rot: A determined freelance "investigative journalist" named Geraldo Rivas (known for his sensationalist style) gains access to the long-abandoned Grimhaven Asylum on the outskirts of the city. His subsequent public exposé, filled with lurid tales of neglect, strange rituals, and monstrous inmates, shocks (and titillates) the jaded populace of Nocturnis.

• January 8 & 10: The Return of the Exile: A charismatic and influential figure, known only as "The Bengal Prophet," returns to Nocturnis after a long absence in a dimension bordering the Whisper Isle. His arrival is heralded by strange atmospheric phenomena and a surge of fervent followers.

• January 9 & 29: Powell and Rehnquist Join the Shadow Council: Two new, enigmatic figures, rumored to possess arcane knowledge and unwavering loyalty to the Blackwood family's deeper agendas, are appointed to the secretive "Shadow Council" that advises the Mayor.

• January 11: The Sundering of the Veil: A cataclysmic energy surge emanating from Mount Nocturnis causes localized tears in the fabric of reality across the city. Sections of districts briefly flicker, revealing glimpses of alien landscapes and monstrous entities before snapping back.

• January 12: Blackwood's Consolidation Decree: Mayor Blackwood announces his intention to seek an unprecedented "emergency extension" to his term, citing the instability caused by the Sundering of the Veil and the UnderCity conflicts.

• January 13: The Ivory Hand Coup: A sudden and bloodless power shift occurs within the ranks of the corrupt City Watch. A ruthless and ambitious officer known only as "Acheampong" seizes control, promising a brutal crackdown on dissent and a restoration of "order."

• January 14: "Grit & Bone" Premieres: A darkly humorous and unsettling new serial, "Grit & Bone," debuts on the city's flickering network, following the misadventures of two monstrous scavengers navigating the detritus and dangers of the Undercity.

• January 17: The Lake of Whispers Lawsuit: A collective of citizens living near the increasingly polluted and strangely resonant "Lake of Whispers" file a lawsuit against the shadowy "Reserve Alchemical Solutions," a corporation suspected of dumping toxic and psychically active waste into the water.

• January 19: The Genesis Seed: Rumors spread of the Blackwood family initiating a highly classified project codenamed "Genesis Seed," involving the manipulation of biological materials and potentially forbidden trans-dimensional entities.

• January 20: Nixon's Envoy to the Shifting Sands: Mayor Blackwood dispatches a high-level envoy on a secretive diplomatic mission through a newly stabilized portal leading to the "Shifting Sands," a volatile desert region bordering the Egyptos Sands district, seeking alliances or perhaps dangerous bargains.

• January 22: The Unholy Concord: Representatives from various monstrous factions and influential cults within Nocturnis sign a cryptic "Unholy Concord," ostensibly for mutual benefit but riddled with hidden agendas and potential betrayals.

• February 6 & 21 & 22 & 25 & 26 & 27 & 28: Blackwood's Shifting Alliances: Mayor Blackwood engages in a series of secretive meetings with representatives from the Serpent Docks, the Voidspire Bog, and the Obsidian Academy, hinting at a major realignment of power within the city's underworld.

• February 7: The Burning of the Foreign Consulate: Amidst rising tensions and fear of off-world incursions, a mob fueled by xenophobia and possibly manipulated by Blackwood's agents sets fire to the consulate of a strange, insectoid species residing in a secluded district.

• February 8: The Collapse of the Crimson Collieries: A catastrophic collapse within the Crimson Collieries, a vital source of fuel and raw materials controlled by a shadowy syndicate, triggers a city-wide energy crisis and widespread unrest among the working class.

• February 9: The Rise of the Vanguard: A charismatic and fanatical figurehead establishes the "Nocturnis Vanguard," a militant organization promising to "cleanse" the city of its monstrous elements and restore a twisted version of order.

• February 14: The Massacre at the Obsidian Heart: A brutal and unexplained massacre occurs within the inner sanctum of a prominent ancient cult, the "Obsidian Heart," leaving behind cryptic symbols and fueling fears of internal power struggles or the intervention of even darker forces.

• March 14: The Shadowed Script: A controversial and unsettling film, "The Shadowed Script," depicting the city's hidden history and the forbidden rituals of its ancient inhabitants, begins to circulate through underground channels, causing both fascination and terror.

• March 20: The Unity Bombing: A devastating explosion, attributed to radical elements within the Nocturnis Vanguard, rocks a meeting hall where representatives from various monstrous factions were gathered, shattering the fragile Unholy Concord and escalating inter-factional violence.

• March 24: The Iron Hand Ascends: Following the chaos of the Unity Bombing, the "Ivory Hand" faction within the City Watch, led by Acheampong, imposes direct military rule over several key districts.

• April 22: The Awakening Beneath: Strange geological surveys near Mount Nocturnis detect a significant increase in subterranean activity and unusual energy readings, leading to terrified whispers of something ancient stirring deep below.

• May 22: The Watergate Intrusion: A seemingly minor incident occurs when a group of low-level operatives are apprehended attempting to break into the poorly secured offices of a minor political faction known for its anti-Blackwood rhetoric within the Citadel of Corruption. This event is initially dismissed but will have unforeseen consequences later.

• August 1: The Whisper Leaks: A small, independent news outlet, "The Nocturnis Observer," publishes a heavily censored article hinting at a major conspiracy involving the Blackwood family and off-world entities, sparking a brief flurry of public interest before the G-Men swiftly suppress it.

• September 1: Fischer's Gambit in the Shadowed Arena: A strange and intense chess tournament takes place in a hidden arena beneath the Bourbon Ruins, pitting a reclusive and brilliant strategist against the reigning monstrous champion. The match is seen as a symbolic battle for influence within the city's elite circles.

• September 5 & 6: The Obsidian Games Tragedy: During a city-wide festival intended to showcase unity, a horrific attack occurs at the Obsidian Arena. Masked figures, later identified as splinter elements of a fanatical cult, unleash a devastating bio-toxin, killing numerous participants and plunging the city into fear.

• November 7: Blackwood's Ascendancy: In a tightly controlled and widely disputed election, Mayor Theron Blackwood secures an overwhelming victory, further consolidating his power and fueling accusations of manipulation and corruption.

• November 23: The Whispering Box: A strange and addictive new form of entertainment, the "Whispering Box," begins to appear in shadowy arcades and back alleys. Its simple interface and unsettling audio-visuals quickly gain a disturbing following.

• December 22: The Managua Rift: A localized spatial distortion, similar to but more severe than the earlier Sundering of the Veil, tears through a section of the city resembling a Central American shantytown, causing buildings and inhabitants to vanish into an eerie void.

• December 23: The Survivors of the Bleak Ascent: After weeks of being presumed lost, a small group of explorers who attempted a perilous ascent of the treacherous, ice-covered eastern face of Mount Nocturnis stagger back into the city, bearing horrific tales of survival and hinting at something ancient and malevolent dwelling on the upper slopes.

• December 26: The Silence of the Clockmaker: The city's oldest and most eccentric clockmaker, known for his intricate and often unsettling timepieces, vanishes without a trace, leaving behind a workshop filled with half-finished devices and clocks frozen at strange times.

Major Events of 1973 in Nocturnis

• January 1: The Great Conjunction: Instead of European Community expansion, this date marks a rare astronomical alignment known as the "Great Conjunction," visible only from the highest peak of Mount Nocturnis. Cults across the city engage in strange rituals, believing it to be a harbinger of otherworldly contact or a shift in the balance of cosmic power.

• January 7: The Perfect Silence: The Nocturnis Nighthawks, a brutal and undefeated gang controlling the Uruk's Shadowed Slums, inexplicably vanish overnight, leaving behind their territory and a chilling silence that unnerves even the most hardened criminals.

• January 8 & 11: The Watergate Tunnels Incident: A group of low-level thugs with ties to a rival faction attempts to infiltrate the Blackwood family's extensive network of underground tunnels beneath the Citadel of Corruption, seeking incriminating evidence or leverage. The attempt ends disastrously, with the intruders never seen again. Rumors of strange security measures and monstrous guardians within the tunnels begin to circulate.

• January 21 & 22: The Roe Decree: A controversial and divisive decree, known only as "The Roe," is issued by a shadowy council within the city, granting unprecedented rights to certain… unnatural pregnancies and birthing rituals, sparking outrage and protests among more traditional elements of Nocturnis society.

• January 27 & 28: The Ceasefire of Whispers: A fragile and uneasy ceasefire is brokered between the warring factions of the Voidspire Bog and the denizens of the deeper Nightmare Warrens, marked by a temporary cessation of the unsettling whispers and strange bioluminescence that usually emanate from those districts.

• February 3 & 4: The Belfast Shadow Riots: Inspired by unrest in another world, a series of violent, sectarian riots erupt in the oldest, most divided district of Nocturnis, fueled by long-standing grudges and the manipulative influence of unseen forces.

• February 14: The End of the Draft: A city-wide announcement declares the end of the "Selection," Nocturnis's brutal and arbitrary system of conscripting citizens for dangerous tasks in the Undercity or as fodder for monstrous entities. The decision is met with both relief and suspicion.

• March 24: The Dark Side Ascends: A new, unsettling musical act, "The Dark Side Ensemble," debuts in a shadowy club beneath the Bourbon Ruins. Their hypnotic melodies and disturbing lyrics quickly gain a cult following, rumored to induce strange dreams and altered states.

• April 3: The First Whisper Call: A reclusive inventor, obsessed with manipulating the city's strange ambient energies, claims to have made the first successful "Whisper Call" using a bizarre handheld device, briefly communicating with an unknown entity through the city's pervasive hum.

• April 4: The Unveiling of the Spire: The long-shrouded spire atop the Citadel of Corruption is finally unveiled during a bizarre public ceremony. Its intricate architecture and the strange symbols carved into its surface leave onlookers deeply uneasy.

• May 22: Blackwood's Confession: In a rare public address, Mayor Theron Blackwood makes a carefully worded statement acknowledging "certain irregularities" within his administration, promising a full internal review but vehemently denying any personal wrongdoing.

• June 1: The Abolition of Lineage: The ancient and rigid social hierarchy based on family lineage within Nocturnis is officially abolished by a controversial city-wide decree, though the old power structures remain deeply entrenched.

• June 9: The Triple Crown of Shadows: A monstrous creature of unknown origin, known only as "Secretariat," achieves an unprecedented third consecutive victory in the city's infamous and brutal "Shadow Races," further cementing its legendary status and fueling dark superstitions.

• June 16: The Price Freeze: In a desperate attempt to control the city's wildly fluctuating and often monstrously inflated economy, the Blackwood administration imposes a temporary, city-wide price freeze on all goods and services.

• July 11: The Parisian Descent: An airship bound for a distant, fog-shrouded metropolis accessible via a volatile portal crashes shortly after takeoff from a Blackwood-controlled aerodrome, resulting in a catastrophic loss of life and raising concerns about the safety of interdimensional travel.

• July 13 & 16: The Whisper Tapes: A former aide to Mayor Blackwood, known for his meticulous record-keeping, begins to leak heavily redacted audio recordings hinting at the Mayor's involvement in unsettling conspiracies and dealings with otherworldly entities.

• August 23: The Bank of Whispers Hostage Crisis: A bizarre and protracted hostage situation unfolds at the city's oldest bank, "The Bank of Whispers," when a desperate individual takes several tellers hostage, demanding not money but… secrets. The hostages develop strange emotional bonds with their captor.

• September 11: The Fall of the Protector: The seemingly untouchable leader of one of Nocturnis's most powerful monstrous factions, known as "The Protector," is suddenly and violently overthrown in a swift and brutal coup, sending shockwaves through the city's underworld.

• September 17: The Resignation: A high-ranking city official, deeply implicated in the growing scandals surrounding the Blackwood administration, abruptly resigns his position, further fueling the sense of decay and corruption.

• October 6: The Shadow War Begins: Long-simmering tensions between the cults of the Old Gods and the emergent worshippers of cosmic entities erupt into open conflict within the city's hidden temples and forgotten ruins.

• October 17: The Martial Edict: In response to the escalating Shadow War and growing public unrest, a strict martial edict is imposed on several key districts by the increasingly paranoid Blackwood administration.

• November 7: Blackwood's Mandate: Despite the mounting scandals and unrest, Mayor Theron Blackwood manages to retain his position in a highly controversial vote, solidifying his grip on the city.

• November 23: The Release of "Pong of the Abyss": A strange and addictive new form of entertainment, the "Pong of the Abyss," begins to appear in shadowy arcades and back alleys. Its simple interface and unsettling audio-visuals quickly gain a disturbing following.

• December 7: The Final Ascent: A team of explorers, funded by a mysterious benefactor, embarks on what is declared to be the final attempt to reach the summit of Mount Nocturnis, seeking answers to the mountain's ancient secrets. They are never seen again.

• December 23: The Rescue from the Frozen Labyrinth: After weeks of being presumed lost, a small group of survivors is miraculously rescued from the treacherous, ice-covered tunnels beneath Mount Nocturnis, bearing fragmented tales of impossible geometries and the chilling presence of something ancient within the mountain's depths.

Major Events of 1974 in Nocturnis

• January 1: Mariner 10's Haunting Gaze: Whispers spread of a probe sent through a stabilized portal, returning increasingly disturbing images of a desolate, cratered world – perhaps a glimpse into a future Nocturnis or a forgotten dimension accessible through Mount Nocturnis's rifts.

• January 2 & 10: Blackwood's Iron Foot: Mayor Theron Blackwood, citing the ongoing energy fluctuations and strange temporal anomalies, imposes a strict city-wide "Pace Decree," limiting all travel speeds within Nocturnis, ostensibly for safety but widely seen as another means of control.

• January 13: The Silent Bowl: The annual "Nocturnis Blood Bowl," a brutal sporting event held in the Red Labyrinth, culminates in an unprecedentedly silent victory for a team rumored to have made a pact with entities from the Voidspire Bog.

• January 17: Mitchell's "Spark of Madness": The unsettlingly popular artist Joni Mitchell unveils her latest work, "Spark of Madness," a series of sculptures and sonic installations that seem to subtly alter the perceptions and emotional states of those who experience them.

• January 18 & 23: The Shifting Sands Accord: Representatives from the Egyptos Sands district and a newly emerged nomadic tribe from beyond a volatile portal negotiate a tense and cryptic accord, mediated by Blackwood envoys, regarding territorial control and access to ancient artifacts.

• February 3 & 7: The Abduction of Hearst: A prominent heiress from one of the city's old money families, Patricia Hearst, vanishes from her opulent residence in the Bourbon Ruins. A radical group known as the "Shadow Liberation Army" claims responsibility, their motives shrouded in unsettling ideology.

• March 2 & 7: Blackwood's Shadow Cabinet Indicted: Several key members of Mayor Blackwood's inner circle are formally indicted on charges of conspiracy, bribery, and dealings with known monstrous entities, sending tremors through the Citadel of Corruption.

• March 3 & 8 & 9 & 11 & 21 & 25 & 27: The Parisian Cataclysm: News arrives of a catastrophic structural failure of a massive transport vessel in a parallel metropolis accessible via a Nocturnis portal, resulting in a devastating loss of life and raising fears about the stability of interdimensional travel.

• April 8 & 13: Aaron's Shadow Mark: A legendary figure in the brutal sport of Shadowball, known only as Aaron, achieves a record-breaking number of "Shadow Marks" (the sport's equivalent of home runs), his unnatural power fueling dark superstitions.

• April 17: The Fall of the Ivory Spire: The seemingly impenetrable Ivory Spire in the Degenerate Quarter, a stronghold of a powerful and degenerate cult, inexplicably collapses, its inhabitants vanishing into dust and leaving behind only eerie silence.

• April 25: The Carnation Bloom: On a day of strange atmospheric phenomena, thousands of crimson flowers inexplicably bloom across the city, even in the most desolate and corrupted districts, an unsettlingly beautiful occurrence that sparks both wonder and fear.

• May 2: The Ormeau Atrocity: A brutal and senseless act of violence targets a seemingly ordinary establishment in one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, leaving multiple casualties and deepening the pervasive sense of dread.

• May 6 & 7 & 11: Blackwood's Downfall Begins: Public impeachment hearings against Mayor Theron Blackwood commence, with damning testimonies and unsettling evidence of his dealings with monstrous entities and off-world powers being presented.

• June 4: The Ten-Cent Terror: During a bizarrely promoted "Ten-Cent Nectar Night" at a dilapidated entertainment venue, the already volatile patrons descend into a chaotic riot, fueled by the potent and possibly tainted drink, resulting in widespread destruction.

• July 8 & 22 & 24: The Supreme Edict: A series of binding pronouncements from a shadowy, seemingly extra-dimensional entity are delivered through cryptic channels, demanding the release of certain imprisoned individuals and the surrender of specific forbidden artifacts.

• August 5 & 6 & 8 & 9: Blackwood's Final Stand: Facing overwhelming evidence and mounting pressure, Mayor Theron Blackwood makes a defiant final address before abruptly resigning his office, leaving a power vacuum and plunging the city into further uncertainty.

• August 7: Petit's Shadow Walk: A daring and unauthorized figure is seen traversing a high, unseen pathway between the spires of the Citadel of Corruption and the Obsidian Academy, a feat that defies both gravity and sanity.

• August 14: The Second Sundering: A second, more violent tearing of the veil occurs, this time centered over the volatile border between the Nightmare Warrens and the Red Labyrinth, resulting in monstrous incursions and widespread panic.

• September 8 & 30: The Pardon of Shadows: The newly appointed interim leader issues a controversial "Pardon of Shadows," absolving certain individuals and factions of past transgressions in the name of restoring order, a decision that sparks outrage among those who have suffered.

• October 6: The Great Thirst: A sudden and inexplicable scarcity of the Hedges family's vital water supply grips the city, leading to desperation and violent clashes over dwindling resources.

• November 21: The Birmingham Blight: A series of unexplained and localized outbreaks of a grotesque, flesh-warping blight plague several districts, leaving behind horrifyingly mutated victims.

• December 25 & 26: The Tracy Storm: A devastating and unnatural storm, far exceeding typical Nocturnis weather patterns, tears through the city, causing widespread destruction and claiming numerous lives. The Raging Portal risk reaches critical levels.

Major Events of 1975 in Nocturnis

• January 1: The Conviction of the Inner Circle: Following the tumultuous resignation of Mayor Blackwood, his former Chief of Staff, Head Enforcer, Master of Whispers, and Liaison to the Outer Fringes are convicted of numerous counts of conspiracy, monstrous collusion, and temporal tampering, marking a brief moment of accountability within the Citadel of Corruption.

• January 6 & 18 & 29 & April 30: The Slow Fall: The influence of a neighboring, war-torn dimension accessible through unstable portals in the Voidspire Bog continues to encroach upon Nocturnis. Key districts experience gradual shifts in their architecture and the emergence of strange, militaristic entities, with no intervention from the city's weakened authorities.

• January 24: Jarrett's Unearthly Resonance: A reclusive musician, Keith Jarrett, performs a haunting and improvisational concert within the echoing chambers of the Grand Necropolis Library. The live recording is rumored to possess strange psychic properties, affecting the dreams of those who listen.

• February 2 & 10: Amin's Proclamation of the Eternal Night: A volatile and power-hungry figure declares himself the "Eternal President" of a newly claimed territory within the Degenerate Quarter, enforcing bizarre and brutal decrees under the banner of perpetual darkness.

• February 4: The Shuddering Earth: Nocturnis experiences a localized but intense tremor centered beneath Mount Nocturnis. Strange lights are seen flickering near the mountain's peak, and unsettling geological surveys detect unusual energy signatures.

• February 17: Lennon's Echoes: The reclusive artist John Lennon releases a collection of unsettling sonic recordings, rumored to be interpretations of ancient, forbidden melodies unearthed from the city's ruins.

• March 1 & 3: Chaplin's Silent Acclaim: A legendary but eccentric mime, known for his unsettlingly lifelike performances, is finally recognized by the city's shadowy elite for his "contributions to the art of fear and silence."

• March 9 & 12 & April 19 & April 21 & April 29 & April 30: The Final Exodus: The steady stream of refugees fleeing the encroaching war from the neighboring dimension intensifies, overwhelming the city's already strained resources and further destabilizing the fragile peace.

• April 5: The Wiz of Shadows: A bizarre and unsettling theatrical production, "The Wiz of Shadows," premieres in a hidden theater within the Nightmare Warrens, featuring an entirely non-human cast and a distorted retelling of a familiar tale.

• April 12: The Vanishing in the Wildwood: A seemingly ordinary individual vanishes without a trace from a secluded inn on the outskirts of the Haunted Wood, becoming another unsolved mystery in the city's long list of disappearances.

• May 17: The Dismantling of the Circle: The secret headquarters of the Shadow Liberation Army is raided by the G-Men, resulting in a brutal confrontation and the apparent destruction of the radical group.

• June 20: The Release of "The Great White Terror": A terrifying new motion picture, "The Great White Terror," depicting a monstrous aquatic entity lurking in the depths of the Wadjet's Serpent Docks, premieres to horrified audiences, further fueling the city's paranoia.

• July 30: Hoffa's Fade: A prominent figure in the city's powerful and often monstrous labor unions, Jimmy Hoffa, disappears without a trace from a shadowy establishment on the outskirts of the Uruk's Shadowed Slums, becoming an instant urban legend.

• August 4: The Kuala Lumpur Exchange: A daring hostage situation unfolds at a prominent off-world embassy within Nocturnis, orchestrated by a radical group demanding the release of their imprisoned comrades. The incident culminates in a tense exchange and the departure of the radicals through a volatile portal.

• August 5 & 8: The Great Mire Collapse: A catastrophic structural failure occurs within the unstable foundations of the Voidspire Bog, causing a massive section of the mire to collapse into an unknown abyss, swallowing buildings and inhabitants.

• August 15: The Night of Knives: A brutal and coordinated series of assassinations targets several key figures within Nocturnis's various power structures, leaving the city in a state of heightened paranoia and suspicion.

• September 11: The Hilton Resonance: A powerful, unexplained sonic event centered around the Blackwood-owned Hilton spire causes widespread disorientation and unsettling hallucinations throughout the city.

• October 1 & 30: The Manila Bargain: A clandestine and brutal negotiation takes place in the shadowed arena beneath the Bourbon Ruins between representatives of Nocturnis and a powerful entity from a dimension accessible through the deepest parts of Mount Nocturnis.

• October 20 & 22: Venera's Gaze into the Inferno: Unsettling data and distorted images are received from a probe sent through a stable portal towards a volcanic, sulfurous world, hinting at the terrifying conditions and potential life forms existing in extreme environments.

• November 5: The Punkseed Spawns: A disturbing new musical movement, characterized by its chaotic energy and nihilistic themes, begins to emerge from the city's underbelly, unsettling the established order.

• November 13: The Amityville Horror: A horrific series of murders occurs within a seemingly ordinary residence in a secluded district, leaving behind a lingering sense of malevolence and fueling terrifying local legends.

• December 20: The Carrero Gambit: A calculated and brutal act of violence removes a key figure from the city's ruling elite, orchestrated by unseen forces seeking to destabilize the current power structure.

• December 25: The Forging of Iron: A new, formidable gang with unsettlingly metallic features begins to coalesce in the industrial districts, promising a brutal new order.

Major Events of 1976 in Nocturnis

• January 1: The Blackwood Conglomerate finalizes its hostile takeover of the ancient Zimaralan oil refineries located within the Egyptos Sands, absorbing their volatile and strangely potent resources.

• January 2: An unnatural and violent gale originating from a tear in reality over the North Sea district floods the lower levels of the city, unleashing bizarre deep-sea creatures into the already treacherous waterways.

• January 5: The Kingsmill Atrocity echoes in Nocturnis as a brutal, sectarian attack targets a transport carrying off-duty members of a monstrous peacekeeping force, deepening the city's internal divisions.

• January 8: The death of a long-ruling figure within the enigmatic "Council of Elders" (possibly Chou En-lai's counterpart) triggers a power struggle among the city's ancient factions.

• January 16: The unsettling live performances of the spectral musician Peter Frampton, broadcast through the city's archaic radio towers, gain a disturbing and hypnotic following.

• January 18 & 20: Retaliatory massacres between warring monstrous factions in the Karantina and Damour districts leave hundreds dead, further fracturing the fragile peace.

• January 21: The first regular interdimensional transit service, utilizing modified ether-tech and stabilized portals (perhaps a risky venture influenced by ether dragon knowledge), begins operation from a hidden terminal beneath Mount Nocturnis.

• February 3 & 4: A catastrophic tremor, far exceeding previous seismic events, devastates the already crumbling districts of Guatemala and Honduras (perhaps mirroring districts within the Undercity or near volatile portal zones), resulting in immense loss of life.

• February 9 & 11: A charismatic and ruthless figure, Margaret Thatcher (or her Nocturnis equivalent), seizes control of a powerful political faction, promising a harsh and unforgiving new order.

• February 12: The haunting and extended performances of the spectral band "Led Zeppelin's Dirigible" within the echoing chambers of the Grand Necropolis Library reach legendary status, their music rumored to open brief windows to other realities.

• February 19: A popular broadcast featuring the saccharine melodies of "Dawn's Yellow Ribbon" becomes inexplicably unsettling within Nocturnis, its cheerful tune twisted into a source of unease.

• February 21: An interdimensional transport, "Libyan Arab Airlines Flight 114" (perhaps a vessel utilizing volatile portal technology), is tragically lost within a restricted airspace near a contested zone, fueling paranoia about off-world threats.

• March 3: The Vitoria Massacre finds a grim echo in Nocturnis as the G-Men brutally suppress a striking workforce within a vital industrial sector, leaving numerous casualties.

• April 3 & 5: The "Tiananmen Echoes" manifest as a large but quickly suppressed public demonstration against the city's oppressive regime, with cryptic poems and rebellious slogans appearing briefly before the G-Men's iron fist descends.

• April 11: The unveiling of the "Apple I Cogitator," a crude but revolutionary personal calculating device by two eccentric inventors, hints at a coming technological shift.

• June 2 & 13: The brutal murder of an investigative journalist, Don Bolles (or his Nocturnis counterpart), after uncovering too many secrets related to organized monstrous crime, sends a chilling message to those seeking the truth.

• June 16 & 17: The "Soweto Shadow Riots" erupt as monstrous youth protest oppressive decrees, met with brutal force by the city's enforcers, leaving many dead in the darkened streets.

• June 26 & 27 & 30: A bizarre aerial hijacking targets an interdimensional transport, "Air France Flight 139" (bound for a strange territory called "Entebbe"), leading to a daring and controversial rescue operation by an off-world force.

• July 2 & September 2 & 3: The "Reunification of Shadows" occurs as long-separated districts of the Undercity, each with its own monstrous inhabitants, inexplicably merge, leading to territorial disputes and power struggles.

• August 1 & 2: A catastrophic fire engulfs a popular but structurally unsound entertainment complex, the "Summerland Spire," resulting in a devastating loss of life.

• August 11 & 15 & 30: A series of brutal purges and power consolidations occur within the ruling factions of a volatile district known as "East Timor," shifting allegiances and increasing instability.

• September 6: A pilot from a technologically advanced but isolationist off-world power defects to Nocturnis in a highly advanced aircraft, seeking asylum and offering unsettling insights into their world.

• September 7 & 9 & 18: The death of a long-feared and influential figure (Mao Zedong's counterpart) unleashes a wave of both fear and opportunistic power grabs within the city's intricate hierarchy.

• October 16: The last known case of a particularly virulent strain of monstrous plague is contained within a quarantined district, marking a precarious victory for the city's overwhelmed health services.

• November 2 & 6 & 8: A charismatic outsider, Jimmy Carter (or his Nocturnis reflection), unexpectedly rises to power, promising change and appealing to the city's disenfranchised inhabitants.

• November 14 & 19: A chilling and thought-provoking motion picture, "Network of Shadows," depicting the city's pervasive corruption and the monstrous entities lurking beneath the surface, premieres to critical acclaim and public unease.

• December 7 & 19: A brutal and long-lasting occupation begins in a contested territory (East Timor's counterpart), marked by violence and human rights violations.

• December 25 & 26: The emergence of a new and unsettling musical collective, "Iron Maiden's Cage," performing a raw and powerful sound, hints at a shift in the city's cultural landscape.

Major Events of 1977 in Nocturnis

• January 1: The "Charter of Shadows," a clandestine document outlining the rights and limitations of the city's more… unconventional inhabitants, begins to circulate among certain circles, challenging the established human-centric power structures.

• January 8: The spectral melodies of the deceased jazz pianist Erroll Garner (or his Nocturnis equivalent) inexplicably echo through the abandoned music halls of the Bourbon Ruins.

• January 20: The inauguration of a new, enigmatic leader promises a restoration of order but hints at a deeper, more unsettling agenda tied to the city's ancient foundations.

• January 21: A controversial "Pardon of the Veil" is issued, granting amnesty to certain individuals who dabbled in forbidden interdimensional travel or communication.

• January 23: The premiere of a disturbing new broadcast, "Roots of Shadow," explores the long and often monstrous history of Nocturnis, captivating and unsettling viewers in equal measure.

• February 1 & 2: A devastating and unnatural blizzard isolates Nocturnis, cutting off all contact with the outside world and unleashing strange, cold-adapted creatures from the surrounding valley.

• February 3: The birth of a child exhibiting bizarre, otherworldly traits sparks both fear and intense interest among the city's occult communities.

• March 4: A powerful tremor, centered deep beneath Mount Nocturnis, causes widespread structural damage and briefly reveals unsettling subterranean architecture.

• March 8 & 9 & 14 & 15: A prolonged and tense hostage crisis involving a radical group within the city's oldest cathedral grips Nocturnis, their demands tied to ancient prophecies.

• April 2: The unsettlingly popular "Rumours of the Abyss" broadcast gains an almost hypnotic hold over the city's populace.

• April 4 & 7: The assassination of a key figure within the G-Men sends shockwaves through the city's shadowy law enforcement.

• May 28: A catastrophic fire engulfs a popular entertainment venue, the "Beverly Shadow Club," resulting in a devastating loss of life and sparking rumors of arson by rival monstrous factions.

• June 3: The release of Bob Marley (or his monstrous counterpart)'s "Exodus of Shadows" becomes an anthem for the city's marginalized and monstrous communities.

• June 11: A creature of immense power, Seattle Slew (or its Nocturnis equivalent), achieves an unprecedented triple victory in the city's brutal Shadow Races.

• July 13 & 14: A sudden and inexplicable power outage plunges most of Nocturnis into darkness, leading to widespread panic, looting, and the emergence of creatures that thrive in the dark.

• August 15: A strange and powerful signal, the "Wow! Whisper," is briefly detected by amateur radio enthusiasts, seemingly originating from the direction of a particularly active cluster of multiverse portals.

• August 16: The unexpected death of a cultural icon, Elvis Presley (or his monstrous equivalent), deeply affects the city's already fragile morale.

• October 13 & 17 & 18: A daring aerial hijacking targets an interdimensional transport, "Lufthansa Flight of Shadows," culminating in a dramatic and controversial rescue operation within a strange, desert-like location.

• October 20: A catastrophic plane crash claims the lives of a popular musical act, Lynyrd Skynyrd (or their Nocturnis equivalent), plunging the city's music scene into mourning.

• October 26: The iconic but illicit nightclub "Shadow 54" opens its doors in a converted warehouse, becoming a haven for the city's elite, the monstrous, and those seeking forbidden pleasures.

• November 6: An openly non-human individual, Harvey Milk (or their Nocturnis counterpart), is elected to a position of authority within the city's fractured government, marking a significant moment for the city's diverse inhabitants.

• November 11: The sudden dismissal of a key figure in the city's ruling council triggers a major political crisis and a period of intense infighting.

• November 26: A bizarre and unsettling interruption of the city's already strange broadcast system delivers a cryptic message from an unknown entity claiming to be from beyond the stars.

• December 13: A catastrophic air disaster claims the lives of a local sports team (the University of Evansville basketball team equivalent), plunging the city into mourning.

• December 27: The original "Shadow 54" mysteriously closes its doors after a brief but infamous reign.

Major Events of 1978 in Nocturnis

• January 1: The Concorde (or its Nocturnis equivalent, perhaps powered by volatile ether-tech) begins regular, ear-splittingly fast transit between Nocturnis and a select few other bizarre metropolises in other dimensions.

• January 2 & 20: A catastrophic airship disaster, Air India Flight 855 (perhaps a vessel attempting risky interdimensional travel), results in the loss of all souls aboard in the fog-choked skies above the Serpent Docks.

• January 7: The first documented birth within the confines of the perpetually frozen "Antarctic Quarter" of Nocturnis, a bizarre research outpost, sparks unsettling questions about human (or non-human) adaptation to extreme environments.

• January 22 & 24: A Soviet satellite (or a similar piece of off-world technology) carrying a volatile power source crashes into the northernmost reaches of the Haunted Wood, scattering strange and potentially dangerous debris.

• February 5 & 6: The "Great Shadow Blizzard" paralyzes Nocturnis for days, trapping inhabitants and allowing monstrous entities to move freely through the unusually deep drifts.

• February 17: The La Mon Restaurant bombing finds a grim echo in a popular but clandestine meeting place for monstrous factions, resulting in numerous casualties.

• February 19: An unauthorized and disastrous attempt by an off-world military force to intervene in a local crisis at the city's main interdimensional transit hub ends in a bloody confrontation.

• March 1 & 17: A Continental DC-10 (or its Nocturnis equivalent) crashes during takeoff, a grim reminder of the dangers of both conventional and unconventional modes of transport in the city.

• April 17: The assassination of a key political figure, Mir Akbar Khyber (or their Nocturnis counterpart), ignites a sudden and violent uprising within one of the city's more volatile districts.

• May 9: The corpse of a former influential leader, Aldo Moro (or their Nocturnis equivalent), kidnapped weeks prior, is discovered in a derelict sector of the Undercity.

• June 22: The discovery of a strange, previously unknown celestial body orbiting a binary star system visible through a specific alignment of multiverse portals intrigues the city's astronomers and cultists alike.

• September 20 & 25: A catastrophic mid-air collision between a conventional aircraft and a smaller, unidentified flying object over Nocturnis results in a rain of debris and numerous fatalities.

• October 8: The Jonestown Massacre finds a dark parallel in the mass suicide of a secluded cult within the city's forgotten catacombs, led by a charismatic and deranged figure.

• November 18: The "Jonestown Echoes" continue to reverberate as further details emerge from the cult's final, horrifying act.

• November 27: The assassinations of two prominent figures, George Moscone and Harvey Milk (or their Nocturnis equivalents), within the city's administration send shockwaves through the already fractured political landscape.

• December 12: The mysterious disappearance of the freighter MS München (or its Nocturnis equivalent) in the fog-choked waters near the Serpent Docks adds another maritime enigma to the city's dark lore.

• December 25: A tense and potentially world-altering peace negotiation begins in Nocturnis between representatives of two powerful and long-warring off-world factions.

Major Events of 1979 in Nocturnis

• January 1: The official opening of diplomatic channels between Nocturnis and a previously isolationist, technologically advanced civilization from across the multiverse marks a new era of uneasy alliances and potential exploitation.

• January 7 & 8: The fall of a major stronghold of a rival power within Nocturnis to an invading force from a war-torn dimension (perhaps echoing the "Tiger Force Shadow Saga" theme with soldiers caught in a brutal conflict) reshapes the city's power dynamics.

• January 13: The YMCA (or its Nocturnis equivalent, the "Young Monstrous Collective of Nocturnis Activities") files a bizarre and unsettling lawsuit against a popular monstrous musical group for their highly suggestive anthem.

• January 15 & 16 & 17: A powerful and long-ruling figure, the Shah (or his Nocturnis equivalent), flees the city as revolutionary forces, fueled by ancient prophecies and otherworldly fervor, close in.

• January 29 & February 1: The triumphant return of a messianic figure, the Ayatollah (or his Nocturnis equivalent), after years of exile in a dimension bordering the Nightmare Warrens, ignites a fanatical movement and promises a radical transformation of Nocturnis.

• February 2: The spectral bassist Sid Vicious (or his monstrous counterpart) meets a grim and unsettling end in the city's shadowy underbelly.

• February 17: A large-scale, brutal conflict erupts between Nocturnis and a neighboring, equally monstrous city-state across a volatile dimensional border.

• February 18: An unprecedented snowfall blankets the normally arid "Egyptos Sands" district, an omen interpreted by various cults as a sign of cosmic imbalance.

• March 28 & June 17: A catastrophic meltdown at the city's experimental nuclear power plant near Mount Nocturnis unleashes strange energies and mutated creatures into the surrounding districts.

• April 4: The execution of a former powerful leader, Bhutto (or his Nocturnis equivalent), by the ascendant revolutionary regime sends a chilling message to any remaining opposition.

• April 12: The Soyuz 33 (or its Nocturnis equivalent) returns from a disastrous mission into the void between dimensions, carrying a crew irrevocably changed by what they witnessed.

• May 23 & 25: A devastating structural failure during the takeoff of a massive transport vessel, American Airlines Flight 191 (or its Nocturnis equivalent), results in a catastrophic loss of life and fuels fears about the stability of the city's aging infrastructure.

• June 3: The release of Bob Marley (or his monstrous counterpart)'s "Exodus of Shadow-Plague" becomes an unsettlingly popular anthem.

• June 25 & 30 & July 1: Sony (or its Nocturnis equivalent) unleashes the "Shadow Walker," a revolutionary device for personal, private listening to the city's unsettling soundscapes.

• August 16: The unexpected death of a beloved but decadent cultural icon, Elvis Presley (or his monstrous equivalent), throws the city into a strange period of mourning and bizarre tributes.

• November 4: The storming of the off-world embassy in Nocturnis and the taking of numerous hostages marks a significant international crisis and a turning point in the city's relationship with other dimensions.

• December 8: The tragic assassination of a beloved musical visionary, John Lennon (or his spectral counterpart), outside a prominent landmark, silences a unique voice within the city.

• December 25: A tense and potentially world-altering peace negotiation begins in Nocturnis between representatives of two powerful and long-warring off-world factions.

Major Events of 1980 in Nocturnis

• January 1: The Rubik's Cube (or its Nocturnis equivalent, perhaps a "Shifting Tesseract Puzzle") appears on the global market, quickly becoming an unsettlingly popular object of obsession within the city's more mathematically inclined and magically curious inhabitants.

• January 2: In response to increasing instability in a volatile dimension accessible through a major portal (perhaps a consequence of the unfolding cosmic apocalypse), the US President (or the leader of the dominant off-world power allied with Nocturnis) asks for a postponement of a key interdimensional treaty and recalls their ambassador.

• January 3: A major political upheaval in a neighboring, monstrous city-state sees the collapse of a fragile ruling council, leaving the region under the iron fist of a military junta and potentially impacting trade routes and alliances with Nocturnis.

• January 4: Carter's (or Nocturnis's allied leader's) response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan (or a similar forceful incursion into a neutral dimension near Nocturnis) involves a recall of their ambassador and economic sanctions.

• January 5: Political unrest in a theocratic state bordering Nocturnis (paralleling Iran) results in civilian casualties during riots against the ruling power.

• January 6 & 9: The Global Positioning System (or Nocturnis's "Cosmic Positioning System," perhaps tied to ley lines or etheric currents) time epoch begins, a subtle shift in the city's underlying reality.

• January 7: The Chrysler Corporation bailout (or the bailout of a major monstrous transport or manufacturing entity within Nocturnis) becomes a point of intense political debate.

• January 8: The death of John Mauchly (or a pioneering monstrous figure in the development of arcane automatons) marks the loss of a key innovator.

• January 10: A controversial medical journal publishes a letter downplaying the addictive properties of a rare, otherworldly narcotic circulating in Nocturnis.

• January 11: The debut of The Pretenders (or a similarly influential monstrous band) marks a shift in the city's underground music scene.

• January 12: The founding of West Germany's Green Party (or a similar monstrous environmentalist or anti-establishment group) signals growing unrest regarding the city's pervasive decay.

• January 13: A high-ranking member of Nocturnis's G-Men is arrested for involvement in smuggling illicit otherworldly substances.

• January 14: Shakuntala Devi's (or a Nocturnis savant's) mathematical feat finds a parallel in an unnerving display of mental calculation or prediction related to the city's chaotic energies.

• January 15: Foreign television journalists are expelled from a newly theocratic region bordering Nocturnis (paralleling Iran).

• January 16: A prominent figure (Paul McCartney's equivalent) is arrested at the main interdimensional transit hub for possession of a banned otherworldly substance.

• January 17: An IRA bombing (or a similar act of monstrous terrorism) occurs near Belfast (or a similarly divided district within Nocturnis).

• January 18: Gold reaching $1,000 an ounce mirrors a surge in the value of a rare, magically potent ore found within Nocturnis.

• January 19: The death of William O. Douglas (or a long-serving, influential figure within Nocturnis's legal or academic circles) marks the end of an era.

• January 20: The US (or Nocturnis's allies) boycotts the interdimensional games in Moscow (or its equivalent).

• January 21: An Iran Air Flight 291 tragedy (or a similar catastrophic loss of an interdimensional transport) claims numerous lives.

• January 22: A prominent dissident (Andrei Sakharov's equivalent) is arrested and banished from a powerful neighboring dimension.

• January 23: Carter's State of the Union address (or a similar address by Nocturnis's allies) highlights the threat posed by a powerful, aggressive neighboring dimension.

• January 24: The New York Mets ownership change finds a parallel in the acquisition of a struggling monstrous sports team by wealthy off-world investors.

• January 25: Mother Teresa (or a similarly revered figure within Nocturnis's monstrous communities) receives a high honor for their humanitarian work.

• January 26: Israel and Egypt establishing diplomatic relations mirrors a tentative diplomatic opening between two long-warring monstrous factions within Nocturnis.

• January 27: American diplomats escaping Iran find a parallel in envoys from a friendly dimension escaping a hostile power with the help of Nocturnis authorities.

• February 1: Michael Jackson's "Rock With You" (or a similarly popular song by a non-human artist) tops the Nocturnis music charts.

• February 2: The FBI's Abscam operation finds a parallel in the G-Men exposing corruption within Nocturnis's elite.

• February 3: Muhammad Ali's diplomatic mission to Africa mirrors a prominent monstrous figure undertaking a diplomatic mission to a strange, distant dimension.

• February 4: Abolhassan Banisadr becoming the first president of Iran mirrors a key figure becoming the first president of a new theocratic state bordering Nocturnis.

• February 5: American hostages in Iran experience a mock execution, mirroring a similar psychological torment inflicted on captured envoys from a rival dimension within Nocturnis.

• February 6: The discovery of Aegyptopithecus (or a similar early primate ancestor) finds a parallel in the unearthing of ancient, monstrous skeletal remains within Nocturnis's ruins.

• February 7: The reopening of the hotline between Seoul and Pyongyang mirrors a brief, tense reopening of communication channels between two hostile districts within Nocturnis.

• February 8: Michael Jackson's "Rock With You" (or a similarly popular song by a non-human artist) remains at the top of the Nocturnis music charts.

• February 9: A devastating prison riot erupts within the Blackwood-controlled "Grimhaven Penitentiary," resulting in numerous deaths and a temporary loss of control within the facility.

• February 10: Jane Blalock's golf victory mirrors a monstrous athlete winning a prestigious tournament in a bizarre Nocturnis sport.

• February 11: Nazi Gestapo officers convicted for Holocaust crimes find a parallel in monstrous figures being held accountable for ancient atrocities.

• February 12: Richard Hadlee's cricket record finds a parallel in a monstrous athlete breaking a long-standing record in a bizarre Nocturnis sport.

• February 13: The XIII Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid (or their Nocturnis equivalent) begin, drawing strange athletes and observers.

• February 14: Walter Cronkite's retirement (or a prominent monstrous news anchor's departure) marks the end of an era in broadcast information.

• February 15: Richard Petty's Daytona 500 victory mirrors a monstrous racer winning a brutal Nocturnis race.

• February 16: Idi Amin's regime murdering political opponents finds a dark echo in the brutal suppression of dissent in a monstrous territory.

• February 17: President's Rule in India mirrors a powerful off-world entity imposing direct rule on a volatile district in Nocturnis.

• February 18: Canadian federal election results in a Liberal Party victory, mirroring a shift in power within one of Nocturnis's allied factions.

• February 19: Eric Heiden's Olympic speed skating record finds a parallel in a monstrous athlete achieving an impossible speed record.

• February 20: The death of Bon Scott (or a prominent monstrous musician) deeply impacts the city's music scene.

• February 21: Eric Heiden's historic Olympic achievement mirrors a monstrous athlete achieving an unprecedented number of victories in a Nocturnis sport.

• February 22: The "Miracle on Ice" finds a strange echo in an unlikely victory by a monstrous underdog team in a major Nocturnis sporting event.

• February 23: Ayatollah Khomeini's announcement about the hostages' fate mirrors a similar declaration by a powerful, theocratic figure in a bordering dimension.

• February 24: The USA Olympic Hockey Team winning gold mirrors a monstrous team achieving a legendary victory in a Nocturnis sport.

• February 25: A military coup in Suriname mirrors a sudden power shift within one of Nocturnis's more volatile districts.

• February 26: Egypt and Israel establishing full diplomatic relations mirrors a similar diplomatic opening between two long-warring monstrous factions within Nocturnis.

• February 27: Israel and Egypt exchanging ambassadors mirrors a similar exchange between the newly diplomatic monstrous factions.

• March 1: Voyager 1 discovering Saturn's moon Janus mirrors a probe from Nocturnis discovering a new celestial body in a nearby dimension.

• March 2: National Women's History Week established mirrors a similar recognition of the contributions of monstrous females in Nocturnis.

• March 3: Pierre Trudeau's return to Canadian leadership mirrors the unexpected return of a powerful, albeit unconventional, figure to lead one of Nocturnis's factions.

• March 4: Robert Mugabe becoming Zimbabwe's first black Prime Minister mirrors a significant shift in power within a monstrous territory, with a long-oppressed species taking control.

• March 5: Gamma ray detection from Supernova N-49 mirrors the detection of strange energy emissions from a distant cosmic anomaly visible through Nocturnis's skies.

• March 6: The Nuclear Material Protection Convention being signed mirrors a similar treaty regarding dangerous otherworldly artifacts.

• March 7 & 8: Iran and Iraq recalling ambassadors mirrors a diplomatic rupture between two powerful monstrous city-states bordering Nocturnis.

• March 9: LOT Polish Airlines Flight 007 tragedy mirrors a catastrophic airship disaster near Nocturnis.

• March 10: The murder of Herman Tarnower by Jean Harris finds a dark echo in a high-profile, scandalous murder within Nocturnis's elite.

• March 11: A tragic Spanish oil tanker explosion finds a parallel in a devastating incident involving a monstrous transport vessel in the Serpent Docks.

• March 12: John Wayne Gacy's conviction for serial murders finds a parallel in a monstrous serial killer being brought to justice in Nocturnis.

• March 13: John Wayne Gacy being sentenced to death mirrors a monstrous serial killer receiving a grim sentence.

• March 14: LOT Polish Airlines Flight 007 tragedy mirrors a catastrophic airship disaster near Nocturnis.

• March 15: Iran and Iraq breaking diplomatic relations mirrors a diplomatic rupture between two powerful monstrous city-states bordering Nocturnis.

• March 16: First closed captioning broadcast mirrors a groundbreaking accessibility feature for Nocturnis's strange broadcasts.

• March 17: Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall" (or a similarly rebellious song) tops the Nocturnis charts.

• March 18: A deadly rocket explosion at Plesetsk Cosmodrome (or a similar facility near Nocturnis) results in numerous fatalities.

• March 19: Carter's Middle East peace diplomacy mirrors a powerful off-world leader's attempt to mediate peace between warring monstrous factions.

• March 20: The US filing an appeal with the International Court of Justice regarding the Iran Hostage Crisis mirrors a powerful off-world entity seeking legal action for captured envoys.

• March 21: Carter announcing the Olympic boycott mirrors a powerful off-world entity boycotting interdimensional games.

• March 22 & 24: The assassination of Archbishop Óscar Romero mirrors the murder of a prominent monstrous advocate for peace and justice.

• March 26 & 27: The Silver Thursday market crash finds a parallel in a devastating economic collapse in Nocturnis, triggered by a cabal of monstrous speculators.

• March 28 & 30: Mount St. Helens' first eruption mirrors increased volcanic activity from Mount Nocturnis, signaling impending geological chaos.

• March 29: The first border skirmish between Iraq and Iran mirrors a violent clash between two monstrous city-states bordering Nocturnis.

• March 31: The Mariel Boatlift begins, mirroring a mass exodus of desperate individuals from a volatile dimension into Nocturnis.

• April 1: The Mariel Boatlift continues, mirroring a mass exodus of desperate individuals from a volatile dimension into Nocturnis.

• April 2: Wayne Gretzky breaking an NHL assist record mirrors a monstrous athlete setting a new record in a Nocturnis sport.

• April 3: The US restoring federal trust relationship with Paiute Tribes mirrors a powerful off-world entity restoring ancient rights to a marginalized monstrous species in Nocturnis.

• April 4: A Soviet nuclear test in Kazakhstan mirrors a nuclear test in a powerful, aggressive neighboring dimension.

• April 5: Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall" (or a similarly rebellious song) remains at the top of the Nocturnis charts.

• April 6: Post-It Notes are introduced, mirroring a new, strangely pervasive form of communication or information sharing in Nocturnis.

• April 7: The US severing diplomatic relations with Iran mirrors a major off-world power severing ties with a hostile dimension bordering Nocturnis.

• April 8: Mount St. Helens' volcanic activity mirrors increased volcanic activity from Mount Nocturnis.

• April 9: Saddam Hussein executing Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr mirrors a brutal political execution in a neighboring monstrous state.

• April 10: Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope finds a strange parallel in a monstrous figure embarking on an improbable and arduous journey for an unsettling cause within Nocturnis.

• April 11: The EEOC establishing sexual harassment guidelines mirrors a new code of conduct for interactions between monstrous genders in Nocturnis.

• April 12: Terry Fox begins his Marathon of Hope, mirroring a monstrous figure embarking on an improbable and arduous journey for an unsettling cause within Nocturnis.

• April 13: The US and allies boycotting the Olympics mirrors a major off-world power and its allies boycotting interdimensional games.

• April 14: The Mariel Boatlift begins, mirroring a mass exodus of desperate individuals from a volatile dimension into Nocturnis.

• April 15: The death of Jean-Paul Sartre (or a similarly influential monstrous philosopher) marks the loss of a key intellectual voice.

• April 16: Arthur Ashe's retirement mirrors a legendary monstrous athlete retiring from a bizarre Nocturnis sport.

• April 17: Zimbabwe gaining independence mirrors a monstrous territory achieving self-rule.

• April 18: Zimbabwe gaining independence mirrors a monstrous territory achieving self-rule with a new leader.

• April 19: The Waco Siege tragedy finds a dark echo in a violent standoff with a radical cult in Nocturnis.

• April 20: The Mariel Boatlift continues, mirroring a mass exodus of desperate individuals from a volatile dimension into Nocturnis.

• April 21: Rosie Ruiz's Boston Marathon scandal finds a parallel in a monstrous athlete being disqualified for cheating in a Nocturnis race.

• April 22: Mount St. Helens' volcanic activity decreases, mirroring a temporary lull in Mount Nocturnis's unsettling activity.

• April 23: The Ramones releasing their debut album mirrors a new, raw musical movement emerging from Nocturnis's underground.

• April 24: Operation Eagle Claw disaster finds a parallel in a failed rescue mission by off-world forces to retrieve captured envoys in Nocturnis.

• April 25: Operation Eagle Claw's failure mirrors a disastrous rescue mission by off-world forces.

• April 26: Iran dispersing US hostages mirrors a hostile power dispersing captured envoys across various locations.

• April 27: The Dominican Embassy siege concluding mirrors a peaceful resolution to a hostage crisis involving envoys from a rival dimension.

• April 28: The Iranian Embassy siege in London begins, mirroring a dramatic hostage crisis at an off-world embassy in Nocturnis.

• April 29: The NFL Draft sees Billy Sims as the first overall pick, mirroring a significant event in Nocturnis's bizarre sports league.

• April 30: The Iranian Embassy siege in London begins, mirroring a dramatic hostage crisis at an off-world embassy in Nocturnis.

• May 1: Minamata Disease's official discovery mirrors the identification of a new, horrifying affliction caused by the city's pervasive decay.

• May 2: Pink Floyd's song being banned in South Africa mirrors a powerful entity banning a rebellious song in a monstrous territory.

• May 3: The Iranian Embassy siege ends, mirroring a daring rescue operation by off-world special forces in Nocturnis.

• May 4: The death of Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito mirrors the passing of a long-ruling, unifying figure in a complex, multi-factional district of Nocturnis.

• May 5: The Iranian Embassy siege in London ends, mirroring a daring rescue operation by off-world special forces in Nocturnis.

• May 6: Soviet labor strike at AvtoVAZ manufacturing plants mirrors a significant labor protest in a monstrous industrial sector of Nocturnis.

• May 7: The Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster finds a grim echo in a catastrophic structural failure of a major bridge over the Serpent Docks.

• May 8: Smallpox eradication confirmed globally mirrors a monumental achievement in containing a terrifying monstrous plague in Nocturnis.

• May 9: The Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster finds a grim echo in a catastrophic structural failure of a major bridge over the Serpent Docks.

• May 10: West Ham United's FA Cup victory mirrors an underdog monstrous team winning a major sporting event.

• May 11: Henry Hill's drug arrest mirrors a notorious monstrous figure being arrested for dealing illicit otherworldly substances.

• May 12: The first non-stop transcontinental balloon flight across the US mirrors a daring, unprecedented aerial feat in Nocturnis.

• May 13: A devastating F3 tornado striking Kalamazoo County mirrors a powerful, localized storm unleashing destructive forces in a Nocturnis district.

• May 14: Mount St. Helens' eruption mirrors a catastrophic eruption of Mount Nocturnis, causing immense destruction.

• May 15: The first trans-US balloon crossing mirrors a daring, unprecedented aerial feat in Nocturnis.

• May 16: Magic Johnson's legendary NBA Finals performance mirrors a monstrous athlete's unprecedented display of skill in a Nocturnis sport.

• May 17: The Miami race riots find a dark echo in violent unrest following a controversial legal decision involving a monstrous figure.

• May 18: Mount St. Helens' eruption mirrors a catastrophic eruption of Mount Nocturnis, causing immense destruction.

• May 19: American Airlines Captain preventing potential disaster mirrors a heroic act by a monstrous pilot averting a catastrophe.

• May 20: The Gwangju Uprising begins, mirroring a pro-democracy protest in a monstrous territory.

• May 21: The premiere of "The Empire Strikes Back" finds a parallel in the release of a highly anticipated sequel within Nocturnis's bizarre entertainment industry.

• May 22: The International Court of Justice addressing the Iran Hostage Crisis mirrors a powerful off-world entity demanding the release of captured envoys.

• May 23 & 30: The premiere of "The Shining" finds a parallel in the release of a terrifying and influential motion picture within Nocturnis.

• May 24: The World Court calling for US hostage release mirrors a powerful off-world entity demanding the release of captured envoys.

• May 25 & 26 & 27: South Korean pro-democracy protests being violently suppressed mirrors a brutal crackdown by a monstrous military government on dissent.

• May 28: Nottingham Forest winning the European Cup mirrors a monstrous team winning a major sporting event.

• May 29: Larry Bird beating Magic Johnson for Rookie of the Year mirrors a rivalry between two monstrous athletes.

• May 31: Civil unrest in Zurich mirrors social tensions and generational conflicts in a Nocturnis district.

• June 1: CNN's launch mirrors the debut of the "Continuum News Network."

• June 2: CNN's launch mirrors the debut of the "Continuum News Network."

• June 3: A false nuclear attack warning triggers a NORAD alert, mirroring a terrifying false alarm of a cosmic incursion in Nocturnis.

• June 4: An anti-nuclear protest in Gorleben, West Germany, mirrors a major protest against the city's dangerous energy sources.

• June 5: The assassination of Robert F. Kennedy mirrors the murder of a prominent political figure in Nocturnis.

• June 6: A computer glitch triggering a false nuclear attack alert mirrors a technological malfunction causing a false alarm of a cosmic incursion.

• June 7: The death of Henry Miller (or a prominent monstrous author) marks the loss of a key intellectual voice.

• June 8: A TAAG Linhas Aéreas de Angola Airliner crash mirrors a tragic airship disaster in Nocturnis.

• June 9: Nelson Mandela's ANC statement mirrors a powerful statement from a monstrous resistance leader.

• June 10: Nelson Mandela's call to action against apartheid mirrors a monstrous leader's call for resistance against oppression.

• June 11: The Unabomber attacking United Airlines President mirrors a lone, deranged figure targeting a powerful corporate entity in Nocturnis.

• June 12 & 14: A false nuclear attack alert caused by computer malfunction mirrors a technological malfunction causing a false alarm of a cosmic incursion.

• June 13: The UN Security Council calling for Mandela's release mirrors a powerful off-world entity demanding the release of a monstrous leader.

• June 15: Jack Nicklaus winning the US Golf Open mirrors a monstrous athlete winning a prestigious tournament.

• June 16: A landmark patent decision on biotechnology mirrors a groundbreaking legal ruling on monstrous biological experimentation.

• June 17: Venus Williams' birth mirrors the birth of a monstrous athlete.

• June 18: The Dutch Parliament supporting South Africa's oil boycott mirrors a monstrous faction supporting sanctions against a hostile power.

• June 19: The Soweto Uprising and police massacre in Cape Town finds a dark echo in a brutal crackdown on monstrous protesters.

• June 20: Roberto Duran defeating Sugar Ray Leonard mirrors a significant and brutal championship match in a monstrous combat sport.

• June 21: A cold war computer malfunction triggers a false nuclear attack alert, mirroring a technological malfunction causing a false alarm of a cosmic incursion.

• June 22: The beatification of Kateri Tekakwitha mirrors a monstrous figure being recognized for their spiritual significance.

• June 23: The death of Sanjay Gandhi in a plane crash mirrors the tragic death of a prominent political figure in Nocturnis.

• June 24: A general strike in El Salvador against death squads mirrors a mass protest against brutal monstrous enforcers.

• June 25: A failed assassination attempt on Syrian President Hafez al-Assad mirrors an attempt on the life of a powerful monstrous leader.

• June 26: France's neutron bomb development mirrors a monstrous power developing a terrifying new weapon.

• June 27: The Ustica Plane Crash mirrors a mysterious airship disaster in Nocturnis.

• June 28: Iceland electing its first woman president mirrors a monstrous society electing its first female leader.

• June 29: The 1980 Summer Olympics open in Moscow, mirroring the opening of interdimensional games in a hostile dimension.

• June 30: West German Chancellor's diplomatic visit to Moscow mirrors a diplomatic visit to a hostile dimension.

• July 1: Canada's national anthem officially recognized mirrors a monstrous faction adopting a new anthem.

• July 2: Polish economic reform and consumer price increases mirrors a devastating economic policy change in a monstrous territory.

• July 3: Record attendance at Cleveland Stadium mirrors a major attendance record at a Nocturnis sporting event.

• July 4: Nolan Ryan achieving 3000 strikeouts mirrors a monstrous athlete reaching a legendary milestone.

• July 5: Björn Borg's Wimbledon victory mirrors a monstrous athlete achieving an unprecedented winning streak in a Nocturnis sport.

• July 6: London transit system suicide bomb attacks find a grim echo in a coordinated terrorist attack on Nocturnis's transportation network.

• July 7: Implementation of Sharia Law in Iran mirrors a new, oppressive legal system being imposed in a bordering monstrous state.

• July 8: Aeroflot Flight 4225 disaster mirrors a catastrophic airship disaster in Nocturnis.

• July 9: A failed Iranian military coup attempt mirrors a thwarted coup against a monstrous regime.

• July 10: Khomeini releasing American hostage Richard I. Queen mirrors a hostile power releasing a captured envoy.

• July 11: American hostage Richard I. Queen freed from Iran mirrors a captured envoy being released.

• July 13: A Soviet nuclear test in Semipalatinsk mirrors a nuclear test in a powerful, aggressive neighboring dimension.

• July 14: Ronald Reagan launching his iconic campaign slogan mirrors a charismatic monstrous figure launching a new political movement.

• July 15: Billy Carter's foreign agent registration mirrors a prominent figure being exposed as an agent of a hostile power.

• July 16: Ronald Reagan nominated for President by Republicans mirrors a charismatic monstrous figure being nominated for a high office.

• July 17: Reagan accepting Republican nomination mirrors a charismatic monstrous figure accepting a high office.

• July 18: Rohini 1, India's first satellite launch, mirrors a monstrous power launching its first satellite.

• July 19: Moscow Summer Olympics boycott mirrors interdimensional games being boycotted.

• July 20: The UN Security Council resolution on Jerusalem mirrors a powerful off-world entity condemning a territorial claim.

• July 21: The US Senate ratifying the North Atlantic Treaty mirrors a powerful off-world entity ratifying a key alliance.

• July 22: Political assassination in Iran mirrors a political assassination in a bordering monstrous state.

• July 23: The first Vietnamese cosmonaut in space mirrors the first non-human from a bordering dimension traveling into the void.

• July 24: Australia's historic Olympic swimming victory mirrors a monstrous team achieving a legendary victory in a Nocturnis sport.

• July 25: AC/DC releasing "Back in Black" mirrors a monstrous band releasing a powerful tribute album.

• July 26: The Brinley Inn fire tragedy finds a grim echo in a devastating fire at a monstrous boarding house.

• July 27: The death of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi mirrors the passing of a long-deposed leader from a bordering monstrous state.

• July 28: Fernando Belaúnde Terry returning to the presidency mirrors a monstrous leader returning to power after a long absence.

• July 29: A devastating earthquake in Nepal mirrors a catastrophic tremor in a mountainous region of Nocturnis.

• July 30: Israel passing the Jerusalem Law mirrors a monstrous power making a controversial territorial claim.

• July 31: Hurricane Allen forming mirrors a powerful, unnatural storm forming over Nocturnis.

• August 1: Vigdís Finnbogadóttir becoming the first democratically elected female head of state mirrors a monstrous society electing its first female leader.

• August 2: The Bologna train station bombing finds a grim echo in a devastating attack on a major Nocturnis transport hub.

• August 3: The 22nd Olympic Games closing in Moscow mirrors the closing of interdimensional games.

• August 4: Susan G. Komen's legacy beginning mirrors a new monstrous organization being founded for a humanitarian cause.

• August 5: Serial killers beginning murder spree in Chile mirrors a horrifying spree of monstrous killings in Nocturnis.

• August 6: A tragic hotel fire in Bundoran finds a grim echo in a devastating fire at a monstrous hotel.

• August 7: The Solidarity Movement beginning in Poland mirrors a new monstrous labor movement emerging in Nocturnis.

• August 8: The Central Hotel fire in Bundoran finds a grim echo in a devastating fire at a monstrous hotel.

• August 9: Mohammad-Ali Rajai nominated as Iranian Prime Minister mirrors a new leader being nominated in a bordering monstrous state.

• August 10: Hurricane Allen striking Texas mirrors a powerful, unnatural storm striking Nocturnis.

• August 11: Mohammed Ali Rajai appointed Iranian Premier mirrors a new leader being appointed in a bordering monstrous state.

• August 12: Nicaragua's National Literary Crusade concluding mirrors a monstrous society achieving a major educational milestone.

• August 13: Political upheaval in Suriname mirrors a sudden power shift within a volatile district of Nocturnis.

• August 14: Gdańsk workers strike mirrors a massive labor strike in a monstrous industrial sector.

• August 15: Abba's "The Winner Takes It All" topping UK charts mirrors a popular song by a monstrous band topping the Nocturnis charts.

• August 16: Azaria Chamberlain's disappearance mirrors a mysterious vanishing in a wild region of Nocturnis.

• August 17: Azaria Chamberlain's disappearance mirrors a mysterious vanishing in a wild region of Nocturnis.

• August 18: Deng Xiaoping's leadership reform speech mirrors a powerful figure in a bordering dimension proposing political reforms.

• August 19: WHO Smallpox Eradication Project begins mirrors a global effort to eradicate a monstrous plague.

• August 20: Reinhold Messner's historic solo Everest climb mirrors a daring solo ascent of Mount Nocturnis.

• August 21: The founding of PETA mirrors a new monstrous organization being founded for animal rights.

• August 22: Chicago White Sox sale blocked mirrors a powerful entity blocking the sale of a monstrous sports team.

• August 23: Oakland A's ownership transfer mirrors a monstrous sports team being sold.

• August 24: Guatemalan Civil War atrocity mirrors a brutal act of violence in a monstrous civil conflict.

• August 25: Zimbabwe joining the United Nations mirrors a monstrous territory joining a powerful off-world alliance.

• August 26: The FBI accidentally detonating a bomb at Harvey's Resort Hotel mirrors a disastrous incident involving the G-Men and a powerful explosive.

• August 27: South Korean Presidential Election of 1980 mirrors a monstrous leader being elected in a controversial election.

• August 28: The world's first MRI scan mirrors a groundbreaking medical technology being developed in Nocturnis.

• August 30: The Bologna Railway Station terrorist bombing finds a grim echo in a devastating attack on a major Nocturnis transport hub.

• August 31: The formation of the Solidarity Trade Union in Poland mirrors a new monstrous labor union emerging in Nocturnis.

• September 1: Terry Fox ending his Marathon of Hope mirrors a monstrous figure ending their arduous journey due to illness.

• September 2: Zimbabwe severing diplomatic ties with South Africa mirrors a monstrous territory severing ties with an oppressive power.

• September 3: The Jastrzębie Agreement signed in Poland mirrors a major concession to monstrous labor unions.

• September 4: Poland's Communist government signing the Jastrzębie Agreement mirrors a major concession to monstrous labor unions.

• September 5: Edward Gierek resigning from the Polish Communist Party mirrors a powerful figure resigning from a monstrous political party.

• September 6: The Emmy Creative Arts Award presentation mirrors a prestigious award ceremony for monstrous artistic achievements.

• September 7: The US-China commercial aviation agreement mirrors a historic agreement for commercial travel between Nocturnis and a powerful off-world entity.

• September 8: The Lady Elgin maritime tragedy on Lake Michigan finds a grim echo in a devastating maritime disaster in Nocturnis.

• September 9: The sinking of MV Derbyshire in Typhoon Orchid finds a grim echo in a monstrous vessel sinking during a powerful storm.

• September 10: Bill Gullickson setting a rookie strikeout record mirrors a monstrous athlete setting a new record in a Nocturnis sport.

• September 11: The Jastrzębie Agreement signed in Poland mirrors a major concession to monstrous labor unions.

• September 12: The Turkish military coup of 1980 mirrors a brutal military takeover in a bordering monstrous state.

• September 13: The United Negro College Fund establishment mirrors a new monstrous organization being founded for education.

• September 14: Dwight Clark's NFL reception streak begins, mirroring a monstrous athlete achieving a remarkable streak.

• September 15: Paul McCartney releasing "Temporary Secretary" mirrors a monstrous musician releasing an experimental song.

• September 16: The death of Jean Piaget (or a pioneering monstrous psychologist) marks the loss of a key intellectual figure.

• September 17: The Solidarity labor union formation mirrors a new monstrous labor union emerging in Nocturnis.

• September 18: The Les Misérables musical premiere in Paris mirrors a new, powerful musical debuting in Nocturnis.

• September 19: The Titan II missile explosion in Damascus, Arkansas, mirrors a catastrophic accident at a monstrous military facility.

• September 20: Ozzy Osbourne releasing "Blizzard of Ozz" mirrors a monstrous musician releasing a groundbreaking album.

• September 21: The Iran-Iraq War begins, mirroring a devastating conflict between two monstrous city-states bordering Nocturnis.

• September 22: The Iran-Iraq War begins, mirroring a devastating conflict between two monstrous city-states bordering Nocturnis.

• September 23: Bob Marley's final concert mirrors a monstrous musician's poignant final performance.

• September 24: The Iraq-Iran War begins, mirroring a devastating conflict between two monstrous city-states bordering Nocturnis.

• September 25: The Mariel Boatlift continues, mirroring a mass exodus of desperate individuals from a volatile dimension into Nocturnis.

• September 26: The Oktoberfest terror attack in Munich finds a grim echo in a devastating attack on a major festival in Nocturnis.

• September 27: Marvin Hagler winning the middleweight championship amid riot mirrors a monstrous athlete winning a title in a chaotic match.

• September 28: Carl Sagan's Cosmos television series debuts, mirroring a groundbreaking scientific broadcast in Nocturnis.

• September 29: The Washington Post publishing a fabricated story mirrors a major journalistic scandal in Nocturnis.

• September 30: The Ethernet specification publication mirrors a pivotal moment in Nocturnis's technological development.

• October 1: Soviet space endurance record set mirrors a monstrous cosmonaut setting a new record.

• October 2: Larry Holmes defeating Muhammad Ali mirrors a changing of the guard in a major monstrous combat sport.

• October 3: The 1980 Housing Act implementation mirrors a new housing policy in Nocturnis.

• October 4: The PRINSENDAM ocean liner fire and dramatic rescue mirrors a catastrophic maritime disaster and heroic rescue.

• October 5: Alan Jones winning the Formula 1 World Championship mirrors a monstrous athlete winning a major racing title.

• October 6: John B. Anderson's third-party presidential campaign mirrors a monstrous figure challenging the established political order.

• October 7: Iraq declaring war zone in Iran's waters mirrors a monstrous power declaring a war zone in a rival's territory.

• October 8: Larry Holmes defeating Muhammad Ali mirrors a changing of the guard in a major monstrous combat sport.

• October 9: Pope John Paul II meeting the Dalai Lama mirrors a historic interfaith encounter between monstrous religious leaders.

• October 10: The El Asnam earthquake in Algeria mirrors a devastating tremor in a desert region of Nocturnis.

• October 11: The Soviet space endurance record set mirrors a monstrous cosmonaut setting a new record.

• October 12: Larry Holmes defeating Muhammad Ali mirrors a changing of the guard in a major monstrous combat sport.

• October 13: Buffalo racial killings find a dark echo in a series of racially motivated murders in Nocturnis.

• October 14: North Korean leadership succession confirmed mirrors a monstrous leader's successor being confirmed.

• October 15: Lawrence R. Klein winning the Nobel Prize in Economics mirrors a monstrous scholar receiving a high honor for their unsettling economic theories.

• October 16: A severe squall line damaging South Dakota mirrors a powerful storm causing widespread destruction in Nocturnis.

• October 17: The first state visit of a British Monarch to the Vatican mirrors a historic diplomatic visit between monstrous powers.

• October 18: The Australian federal election results in a re-election of the ruling government, mirroring a similar political outcome in a monstrous territory.

• October 19: A dramatic diamond heist in Sydney mirrors a brazen theft of a valuable, perhaps cursed, gem in Nocturnis.

• October 20: Greece rejoining NATO military structure mirrors a monstrous power rejoining a major alliance.

• October 21: Mikhail Gorbachev joining the Politburo mirrors a rising figure joining a powerful monstrous political body.

• October 22: A new South Korean constitution taking effect mirrors a new constitution being adopted in a bordering monstrous state.

• October 23: Nikolai Tikhonov succeeding Kosygin mirrors a new leader taking over from a powerful figure.

• October 24: The Solidarity Trade Union being legalized in Poland mirrors a monstrous labor union being officially recognized.

• October 25: The Hague Convention on Child Abduction concludes, mirroring a new international agreement on monstrous child abduction.

• October 26: Iran-Iraq War casualties in Dizful mirror a devastating attack in a bordering monstrous city.

• October 27: The Polish government recognizing the Solidarity Trade Union mirrors a monstrous government recognizing a labor union.

• October 28: The 1980 Presidential Debate in Cleveland mirrors a pivotal debate between monstrous political candidates.

• October 29: John Lennon's murderer departing Hawaii mirrors a monstrous figure embarking on a dark journey to commit a heinous act.

• October 30: Honduras and El Salvador's border dispute resolution mirrors a peaceful resolution to a territorial conflict between monstrous city-states.

• October 31: The Polish government recognizing the Solidarity Trade Union mirrors a monstrous government recognizing a labor union.

• November 1: A Soviet nuclear test in Kazakhstan mirrors a nuclear test in a powerful, aggressive neighboring dimension.

• November 2: Iran's Parliament voting on U.S. Embassy hostage release conditions mirrors a hostile power's parliament deliberating on captured envoys' release.

• November 3: Iran Hostage Crisis transition of control mirrors a hostile power's government taking control of captured envoys.

• November 4: Ronald Reagan elected President mirrors a charismatic monstrous figure being elected to a high office.

• November 5: Helmut Schmidt re-elected as Chancellor of West Germany mirrors a powerful monstrous leader being re-elected.

• November 6: The Microsoft-IBM contract launching the personal computer era mirrors a pivotal agreement launching a new technological age in Nocturnis.

• November 7: The birth of Gervasio Deferr (or a monstrous Olympic gymnast) marks a new talent in Nocturnis's bizarre sports.

• November 8: Voyager 1 discovering Saturn's 15th moon mirrors a probe from Nocturnis discovering a new celestial body in a nearby dimension.

• November 9: Iraq declaring war on Iran mirrors a monstrous power declaring war on a rival.

• November 10: Poland recognizing the Solidarity Union mirrors a monstrous government officially acknowledging a labor union.

• November 11: Mike Bossy's four-goal performance mirrors a monstrous athlete's exceptional scoring prowess.

• November 12 & 13: Voyager I's historic Saturn flyby and close-up images mirror a probe from Nocturnis capturing unprecedented images of a distant, strange world.

• November 14: A political coup in Guinea-Bissau mirrors a sudden power shift within a volatile district of Nocturnis.

• November 15: Pope John Paul II's historic visit to West Germany mirrors a powerful religious leader visiting a monstrous territory.

• November 16: Bangkok army munitions depot explosions mirror a catastrophic series of explosions at a monstrous military facility.

• November 17: The Supreme Court ruling on Ten Commandments display in schools mirrors a controversial legal ruling on religious symbols in Nocturnis.

• November 18: Honduras and El Salvador signing a peace treaty mirrors a peace agreement between two warring monstrous city-states.

• November 19: The "Heaven's Gate" film premiere mirrors the release of a financially disastrous but unsettlingly influential motion picture in Nocturnis.

• November 20: The Gang of Four trial begins in China, mirroring a high-profile trial of a powerful political faction in a bordering monstrous state.

• November 21: The deadly MGM Grand Hotel fire in Las Vegas finds a grim echo in a catastrophic fire at a major entertainment complex in Nocturnis.

• November 22: The passing of Hollywood icon Mae West mirrors the death of a legendary monstrous entertainer.

• November 23: The Southern Italy earthquake of 1980 finds a grim echo in a devastating tremor in a mountainous region of Nocturnis.

• November 24: The first Tobago House of Assembly elections mirror a new political development in a monstrous territory.

• November 25: Sugar Ray Leonard defeating Roberto Duran mirrors a monstrous athlete winning a major boxing title.

• November 26 & 27: The Soyuz T-3 mission to Salyut 6 mirrors a monstrous space mission to a distant station.

• November 28: Operation Morvarid in the Iran-Iraq War mirrors a decisive naval victory in a monstrous conflict.

• November 29: The Lakewood police officers murdered incident finds a dark echo in a brutal attack on Nocturnis's law enforcement.

• November 30: The Uruguay constitutional referendum failing mirrors a political setback in a monstrous territory.

• December 1: The US Justice Department suing Yonkers for racial discrimination mirrors a landmark lawsuit against a Nocturnis district for discrimination.

• December 2: The Salvadoran Civil War missionary murders find a dark echo in the brutal murders of humanitarian workers in a monstrous civil conflict.

• December 3: The death of Oswald Mosley (or a prominent monstrous fascist politician) marks the end of an era.

• December 4: Led Zeppelin breaking up after drummer's death mirrors a monstrous band disbanding after a tragic loss.

• December 5: The Canadian Currency Museum opening mirrors a new museum dedicated to monstrous currency.

• December 6: NASA launching Intelsat V Satellite mirrors a monstrous power launching a new communication satellite.

• December 7 & 8: The assassination of John Lennon finds a tragic echo in the murder of a beloved figure within Nocturnis's artistic community.

• December 9: The birth of Ryder Hesjedal (or a monstrous professional cyclist) marks a new talent in Nocturnis's bizarre sports.

• December 10: A Soviet nuclear test in Kazakhstan mirrors a nuclear test in a powerful, aggressive neighboring dimension.

• December 11: The Superfund Act enacted mirrors a new environmental legislation in Nocturnis.

• December 12: Apple Computer's IPO mirrors a major monstrous tech entity going public.

• December 13: José Napoleón Duarte becoming President of El Salvador mirrors a new leader taking power in a monstrous civil conflict.

• December 14: The national tribute to John Lennon mirrors a city-wide moment of silence for a fallen monstrous artist.

• December 15: Chad capital conquered by government troops mirrors a monstrous military force capturing a capital city.

• December 16: The OPEC Summit in Bali raising oil prices mirrors a powerful entity raising the price of a vital resource.

• December 17: Soviet SS-20 Saber nuclear missile deployment mirrors a monstrous power deploying a terrifying new weapon.

• December 18: Vietnam adopting a new constitution mirrors a monstrous territory adopting a new constitution.

• December 19: Iran seeking US hostage release guarantees mirrors a hostile power demanding concessions for captured envoys.

• December 20: The death of Alexei Kosygin (or a long-serving, powerful figure within Nocturnis's off-world allies) marks the end of an era.

• December 21: An Aeroecésar Jet Airliner crash in Colombia mirrors a devastating airship disaster in Nocturnis.

• December 22: Reagan announcing key appointments mirrors a new monstrous leader announcing their cabinet.

• December 23: John Lennon's "(Just Like) Starting Over" topping US charts mirrors a monstrous musician's poignant single topping the Nocturnis charts.

• December 24: Americans remembering Iran hostages mirrors a symbolic gesture of solidarity for captured envoys.

• December 25: The assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero mirrors the murder of a prominent monstrous advocate for peace and justice.

• December 26: Richard Chase's death mirrors a notorious monstrous serial killer dying in captivity.

• December 27: Calvin Murphy's record-breaking NBA free throw streak mirrors a monstrous athlete achieving a remarkable feat.

• December 28: Mexico-US fishing agreement termination mirrors a territorial dispute over fishing rights.

• December 29: Space Shuttle STS-1 relocation mirrors a major piece of monstrous technology being moved.

• December 30: Wayne Gretzky scoring 50 goals in NHL season mirrors a monstrous athlete achieving a legendary scoring milestone.

December 31: The Pac-Man video game release mirrors a new, wildly popular and strangely addictive arcade game appearing in Nocturnis.