2012

On January 1, in Vatican City, during the traditional New Year's Message from St. Peter's Square, Pope John-Paul IV denounces metahumans as abominations in the eyes of God. (Tír na nÓg)
In the Czech Republic, Czech Catholics, responding to the Pope’s denouncement of metahumans, rise up against the Vatican. (Shadows of Europe)
In France, the FCC opposes Pope John-Paul IV’s declaration against metahumans, creating a permanent rift between the FCC and the Vatican. (Shadows of Europe)
Jan. 27: Dunkelzahn’s first appearance. 12-hour interview with Holly Brighton.
Lofwyr appears in Germany and becomes a corporate player.
England’s King Charles III abdicates in favor of his only surviving son, George.
Formation of Hildebrandt-Kleinfort-Bernal (HKB) megacorporation in England, an increasingly major power in world financial affairs.
In March, in Vatican City, a Papal Bull is issued confirming Pope John Paul IV’s position against metahumans and further denouncing all things magical as “unholy and ungodly by their very nature.” (Shadows of Europe)
Nov 29.: The Passau Treaties are signed defining corporate extraterritoriality in Germany.