Timeline

From the underground civilization to the Night of the Hunt, in rebuilt order.

The game gives no dates; the order below is rebuilt from items, scenery and community reading [reading].

Step 01
The Pthumerians
Ancient civilization that studies and worships the Great Ones and leaves underground labyrinths.
Step 02
Discovery of the old blood
Explorers find in the labyrinths a blood that heals and transforms.
Step 03
Byrgenwerth
Scholars, with Master Willem, investigate the occult and 'inner eyes'.
Step 04
The split
Disagreement over contacting the Great Ones: some found the Healing Church, others stay with Willem.
Step 05
The Healing Church and the Workshop
The Church offers blood as remedy; the Workshop trains hunters.
Step 06
The Beast Scourge
The cure shows side effects. The Church tries to contain it.
Step 07
The Night of the Hunt
The city loses control; hunters and the night blur.
Step 08
The hunter's arrival
The protagonist enters Yharnam seeking a cure.
Step 09
The Dream and the end
The hunt leads to Gehrman and the Moon Presence; three endings.