Qree

A subset of the Miethara begins social agitation and simultaneously catapults Qree into an Industrial Revolution.

An exchange of personnel occurs between students and faculty of the major universities in the Miethara and Faeltiphenla Empires, paving the way for increased communication bbetween the two riakos. In the midst of wars, such exchanges become more commonplace.

Gunpowder discovered, first by the Faeltiphenla and then in short order by the Miethara. Wars become even more destructive and there is a general state of economic depression and even localized anarchy, as some chaios attempt to separate themselves from the large riakos.

All other independent states and kingdoms are now allied (via personnel transfer = intermarriage) with either the Miethara or the Faeltiphenla. Minor seesawing occurs but no significant gains are made by either side.

The Miethara and Faeltiphenla merge in Kil Valley and their worldwide state becomes known as the Empire of the Faeltiphenla and Miethara. Cultural stagnation follows and tradition becomes of utmost importance as society settles into a rigid caste structure.

Baif recaptured. The Miethara begins encroachment on Nikannil. An alliance is made between Nikannil and the Empire of the Faeltiphenla. Faeltiphenla develops ironclads and a new plateau is reached.

The Miethara develop the ironclad warship. Napalm-like substances, which until now have been the ultimate weapon, are rendered obsolete . . . and the seas once again belong to the Miethara.

Attacks from the Empire of the Faeltiphenla (based in Renifres) separates Baif and the Miethara. Piracy keeps trade down. Other cultures have entered the Iron Age, and the Empire of the Miethara enters a period of inconclusive, evenly-matched wars.

Stagnation ends with the discovery of iron mines and formation of an Iron-Age culture in Legan. A religio-philosophical movement is seized by the Miethara and allows them to conquer Baif. Increased trade leads to a plateau of high culture.