Spoilers Years 1-500
Summary: The Covenant of Divine Order functions perfectly. The Tribunal of Balance actively monitors divine influence and maintains effective oversight. Divine powers genuinely respect the boundaries, finding that the new system allows them to guide without the catastrophic conflicts of the Second Era. Civilization flourishes authentically under this careful regulation.
The first permanent settlements of the modern age are established - Aelarion as an island nation founded by elves, remaining a center of Covenant scholarship and the home of the Ythraewyn. Kingdom of Vanguard Reach remains as the northern military powerhouse, its forges burning bright as it becomes the capital of humanity. The Kingdom of Lenthir develops along the great plains, its agricultural communities beginning to master the land. Khalgrod Deep mining clans discover rich veins in the mountains. Caernast begins as an honest trading hub near the dwarven holds. The Greenfell halflings settle into protected valleys.
Deep in Udugmar, Zoroth, the Hollow Prince observes this new order. He is neither angry nor hasty. He has waited millennia before. He can wait millennia again. For now, he simply watches and learns.
Key Developments:
- Covenant proves genuinely successful
- All major kingdoms established on solid foundations
- Aelarion founded by elves as island nation and world center
- Verdant Reach established as military capital with great forges
- Lenthir begins developing agricultural excellence on the plains
- Divine-mortal relations stabilize healthily
- Trade and cultural exchange flourish
- Zoroth begins studying the kingdoms, but takes no action