The Flowering Plague

A plague which emerged mysteriously from an Elven Temple by the Iron Sea, roughly a century and a half prior to present day. The Plague spread quickly, slowly and painfully killing its victims through the northern half of Old Highrock and the Empress's Forests. The Silver dedicated all of her powers to preserving victims, nearly seeing her city crumble in the process. Eventually, the Paladin Averness managed to split the island from the mainland, using the Sea Sunder, though he fell from his oath in the process and spent what remained of his life seeking redemption. This came at significant cost to the region however, as Highbeacon and Stonebark were completely abandoned and Koganusan was isolated from the rest of the world.

Notable Figures from this time include:
 * Averness
 * Thorongil
 * Lord Rambo
 * The Silver
 * The Blue