Overlord
When an MMORPG shuts down, the supreme undead mage Ainz Ooal Gown is transported to another world together with the entirety of Nazarick's Great Tomb. With his NPC guardians now fully sentient, Ainz pursues world domination from his underground fortress.
- Genre:
- ダークファンタジー / 異世界 / なろう系
- Medium:
- Light novel / Manga / Anime / Film
Overlord — Timeline12 events
The Great Tomb of Nazarick Is Transported from Yggdrasil to Another World
At the moment the MMORPG Yggdrasil's servers shut down, Nazarick's Great Tomb — the base of the mightiest guild — is transported to an unknown world that closely resembles the game. Guild master Momonga (Ainz Ooal Gown) realizes that the NPCs have gained will and emotion, and understands that he has been left behind alone in this new world.
Ainz Rescues Carne Village from Attacking Knights and Becomes Its Protector
Scouting the area around Nazarick, Ainz discovers Carne Village in the midst of a massacre by Kingdom knights and intervenes to save the villagers. This act becomes an important thread in later events, and the villager Enri comes to revere Ainz as the village's protector.
Ainz Registers as Adventurer 'Momon' and Aims to Become the Strongest Adventurer
To efficiently gather information about the world, Ainz disguises himself as a human warrior and registers under the name 'Momon' at the Adventurers Guild in E-Rantel. With Narberal Gamma as his partner 'Nabe,' he begins working toward the rank of adamantite adventurer.
Cocytus Leads an Undead Army to Conquer the Lizardmen, Bringing Them under Nazarick
Ainz orders the Fifth Floor Guardian Cocytus to attack a lizardman settlement as live combat training. Moved by the heroic resistance of the lizardmen, Cocytus petitions Ainz to spare them as subjects. Henceforth the lizardmen become a vassal force under Nazarick.
Sebas and Nazarick Forces Destroy 'Eight Fingers,' the Kingdom's Massive Criminal Organization
When Sebas, infiltrating the Kingdom for intelligence, rescues a victim of the slave trade, conflict with Eight Fingers erupts. Nazarick's elite forces simultaneously strike and destroy each division of Eight Fingers, which had controlled the Kingdom's underworld. Through this operation Nazarick establishes a firm grip on the Kingdom's dark side.
Worker Teams Sent by the Empire Intrude into Nazarick and Are Annihilated by Its Guardians
Multiple teams of Workers — adventurers who take illegal commissions — hired by imperial nobles intrude into Nazarick's Great Tomb. The guardians annihilate them and make use of the captives as material. This incident becomes a turning point where Nazarick is exposed to outside powers, leading to contact with the Empire.
The Baharuth Empire and Nazarick Form an Alliance and Launch a Joint Invasion of the Re-Estize Kingdom
Emperor Jircniv of the Baharuth Empire approaches Ainz and concludes an alliance backed by Nazarick. The combined imperial and Nazarick forces clash with the Kingdom's army on the Katze Plain, where Ainz unleashes the super-tier spell 'Iä Shub-Niggurath,' instantly annihilating 70,000 Kingdom soldiers. This overwhelming display of force shocks the entire world.
The Ainz Ooal Gown Sorcerous Kingdom Is Founded with E-Rantel as Its Capital
After the city of E-Rantel is ceded by the Kingdom, Ainz Ooal Gown founds the 'Ainz Ooal Gown Sorcerous Kingdom' with himself as its Sorcerous King. An unprecedented regime governed by an undead ruler comes into being, and the surrounding nations watch Sorcerous Kingdom's moves with bated breath.
Ainz Comes to the Aid of the Holy Kingdom on the Brink of Collapse Under Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth and Defeats Him
The Holy Kingdom of Roble faces collapse under the assault of Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth and an allied demonic army. Responding to the Kingdom's plea for help, Ainz leads the Sorcerous Kingdom's forces to intervene and defeats Jaldabaoth. As a result, Ainz is hailed as a hero and savior by the Holy Kingdom's people.
The Sorcerous Kingdom Invades the Re-Estize Kingdom; the Kingdom Is Destroyed
The Sorcerous Kingdom's forces overwhelm the Kingdom's army as they advance on the royal capital E-Asuram, effectively destroying the Re-Estize Kingdom. The fates of King Ramposa III and the royals are depicted, as are the destinies of Kingdom citizens connected to Carne Village. This marks the end of a kingdom that had long stood against the Sorcerous Kingdom.
Ainz Visits the Dwarf Kingdom and Concludes Diplomatic and Technological Cooperation with the Sorcerous Kingdom
Ainz visits the Dwarf Kingdom to enhance Nazarick's technological capabilities, and in exchange for defending the kingdom against the Quagoa's invasion, he secures technological cooperation in smithing and magical item production. This diplomacy strengthens the Sorcerous Kingdom's industrial base and consolidates the foundations of its growing power.
Ainz Leads an Expedition into the Elf Country; the Sorcerous Kingdom's Territory Expands Further
As the leadership of the Slane Theocracy, alarmed by the Sorcerous Kingdom's rapid expansion, moved to subdue the Elven King, Ainz also set out on an expedition to the Elf Country, bringing Aura and Mare. This development further heightens tensions with neighboring nations such as the Slane Theocracy, forming part of the Sorcerous Kingdom's process of consolidating worldwide dominance.
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