The Age of Reflection

When The Septarum and Lyrix were appropriately judged for their crimes, Aondor breathed a labored sigh of relief and sorrow. Much of its lands were once again in ruin and it was their own doing. By shunning their faith, turning from the Creator Gods that can given them life, a world in which to live, among other gifts, they had ruined the peaceful lives they once had. In the wake of the Blasphemers War, the people of Aondor returned to their faith, praised the gods for their provision once again. This included their two new gods: Lethodius the Lionhearted and Brakkis the Bold.

Thus, Aondor transitioned back to a time of peace. Not since those who lived in the wake of The Taming, had Aondor seen enduring peace like they did during the Age of Reconciliation. As greed was replaced again by altruism, a desire to see their world succeed took priority over self-interests. The chaos of the previous age vastly decreased. People focused on restore order to their lives, on bettering themselves and their communities.

It was a time that saw kings make their own councils to advise them on all matters of government, leadership and life. Many kingdoms several experts on various topics - masters of warfare, understanding, arcane, commerce and trade, the internal workings and dealings of the kingdom, and so on. Not all kingdoms had the same make up of positions in their council, but the practice became widely adopted.

During this age, Ioun gained many followers. The PLACE OF LEARNING was founded and out of it the Masters of Erudtion were created. These sages, as a reflection of the god they most beloved, worked to record all of the history of Aondor, past and present and into the future. Some stayed within their halls of learning and recorded local or global events, others gained positions on a king's council, while others traveled to the ends of Aondor seeking out relics of people, places, and cultures time had forgotten.

The MAGIC ACADEMY was also created during this time as a means to try to temper and focus those that would study and use magic beyond simple tasks. The Academy sent their mages to courts and councils, to aid in battles, and help deal with all manner of problems.

It was during this time the Calendar of Selaeris was adopted. Made by Pyrale, an astronomer and follower of both Selune and Aenariss, the calendar renamed and reorganized how Aondor counted and lived their days. Grouped, first, into ten day increments, each being named and purposed after a god. Tendays were then grouped into threes and given a name that reflected the time of year. Lastly, it incorporated intercalary days meant to celebrate life together and give thanks to their gods and their provision. Other holy days were added throughout time, but Pyrale's work proved to be an overlooked treasure of the Age of Reflection.

For those more inclined to carry a sword and shield rather than parchment and quill, this was an age to strengthen their fortitude and their grit rather than their mind. Many decided to summon their courage and seek out evil before it sought out the innocent people of Aondor. Adventures traveled the realm snuffing out evil anywhere they found it. Many clerics joined the them, both to spread their faith and use the divine magic granted to them for more than just healing the sick or communing with their god. Initiates to magic joined them as well hoping to increase their power and grasp of the arcane.

But even while the people worked to strength themselves, the evil in the shadows was always working to do the same. The battle for Aondor had ceased for a time, but the war was not over.