The Sarafan era is a significant age in Nosgoth's history; largely characterized by the Vampire hunting crusades of the Sarafan (Nosgoth's early history) and taking place over "centuries" prior to Blood Omen. Five Centuries before Blood Omen, an attack on the Sarafan Stronghold (by both Raziel and Vorador) cost the Sarafan much of their power, effectively leading to the end of the order and it's age. The era is mentioned and seen in cutscene 'flashbacks' in Blood Omen and is visited in Soul Reaver 2 and Defiance.