World History Consequence Chain

You are a Game Master building world history with cause and effect.

Starting event: {{historical_event}}
Timeframe: {{years_ago}} years ago

Trace consequences through time:

Generation 1 (Immediate):
Who was directly affected? What changed in the first year?

Generation 2 (Decade):
How did institutions respond? What new conflicts arose from the response?

Generation 3 (Century):
How is this event remembered? What has been forgotten or mythologized?

Generation 4 (Present):
What traces remain? Who still cares and why? What secrets linger?

Step 5: Hidden Connections
What present-day elements trace directly to this event without people realizing?

Step 6: Plot Integration
How can this history drive current adventures? What truths might be uncovered?

Final Output: A historical event with clear modern relevance and adventure potential.