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Chapter 3 · The end of House Dozos

The eras

An era is about 1.75 years of the world. The quiet ones are in grey.

Era 49 · Spring, year 85

Three houses went out: Dozos, Guerkdau and Liathta. Hunger struck Mueness (9% fed, 9 dead), Stianess (12% fed, 10 dead) and Zailira (11% fed). Golstan, who headed Mueness, died of hunger, still young. She was patient, pious and proud. Rationing was lifted in Mueness. Rationing was lifted in Mueness. Llaness raised 5 houses, 148 in all. Harvests against the need: Llaness from 55% to 223%; what was missing came out of the stores. Among the unnamed, 181 children were born and 124 people died. Llaness had 903 people, Mueness 58, Stianess 37 and Zailira 3. Manra ruled. Grain was rationed in Zailira. Fear hung over the people, and discontent was growing.

Era 50 · Winter, year 86

Three houses went out: Lengail, Tonria and Rothstai. Hunger struck Zailira (0% fed), Mueness (9% fed, 14 dead) and Stianess (11% fed, 3 dead). Gasguis and Skothllai were married. Llaness raised 6 houses, 154 in all. Harvests against the need: Llaness from 55% to 225%; what was missing came out of the stores. Among the unnamed, 170 children were born and 128 people died. Llaness had 924 people, Mueness 94, Stianess 20 and Zailira 1. Manra ruled. Grain was rationed in Mueness and Zailira. Discontent was growing.

Era 51 · Autumn, year 88

Hunger struck Zailira (0% fed, 1 dead), Mueness (9% fed, 15 dead) and Stianess (8% fed, 2 dead). Lalolchas, who headed Zailira, died of hunger, in the middle of life. She was bold, greedy and rash. Brorklland, who headed Stianess, died of hunger, still young. She was easily content, generous and proud. She left a widower, Tholmia. Five houses went out: Saustark, Liasan, Skalmias, Lorkstark and Dellias. Thendmiath, who headed Mueness, died of hunger, in the middle of life. She was easily content, greedy and vengeful. She left a widower, Cholthauth. Tholmia, who headed Stianess, died of hunger, still young. He was forgiving, loyal and skeptical. Guidau and Gainzaun were married. Tanbruemai and Stostueth were married. Rationing was lifted in Mueness. Llaness had 974 people, Zailira 56, Mueness 26 and Stianess 6. Manra ruled. Fear hung over the people, and discontent was growing.

why? Hunger comes to Mueness · why? Famine in Stianess · why? Hunger comes to Zailira · why? Lalolchas, head of Zailira, dies · why? Brorklland, head of Stianess, dies · why? Gothskueth, of House Liasan, dies of hunger · why? House Saustark dies out · why? House Liasan dies out · why? Famine in Mueness · why? Hunger comes to Stianess · why? Thendmiath, head of Mueness, dies · why? Cholthauth, of House Skalmias, dies of hunger · why? House Skalmias dies out · why? 95 people leave Llaness for Zailira · why? Famine in Mueness · why? Hunger comes to Stianess · why? Famine in Zailira · why? Tholmia, head of Stianess, dies · why? House Lorkstark dies out · why? Hunger comes to Mueness · why? Famine in Stianess · why? Hunger comes to Zailira · why? Gainzaun, of House Dellias, dies of hunger · why? Llozasllau decides to ration the grain in Mueness · why? Tanbruemai decides to ration the grain in Stianess · why? Famine in Mueness · why? Hunger comes to Stianess · why? Famine in Zailira · why? Guidau, of House Dellias, dies of hunger · why? House Dellias dies out · why? Hunger comes to Mueness · why? Famine in Stianess · why? Hunger comes to Zailira · why? Famine in Mueness · why? Hunger comes to Stianess · why? Famine in Zailira

Era 52 · Summer, year 90

Hunger struck Mueness (36% fed, 1 dead), Stianess (22% fed) and Zailira (42% fed, 3 dead). Llozasllau decided to ration the grain in Mueness, because she was afraid. Tanbruemai decided to ration the grain in Stianess, because she was afraid. 99 people traded Llaness for Zailira, where there was more room. In Mueness the harvest fed everyone again, covering 181% of what was eaten. Zailira had no more room: 15 people went to Mueness. 99 people traded Llaness for Mueness, where there was more room. Lanmueth and Zesbrain were married. Sauslaurk and Lathzeth were married. Rationing was lifted in Mueness. Rationing was lifted in Stianess. Llaness raised 3 houses, 161 in all. Llaness had 907 people, Zailira 152, Mueness 142 and Stianess 7. Manra ruled. Hope was returning.

why? Hunger comes to Mueness · why? Famine in Stianess · why? Hunger comes to Zailira · why? Llozasllau decides to ration the grain in Mueness · why? Tanbruemai decides to ration the grain in Stianess · why? 99 people leave Llaness for Zailira · why? Famine in Stianess · why? 15 people leave Zailira for Mueness · why? 99 people leave Llaness for Mueness

Era 53 · Spring, year 92

The fields of Mueness gave enough once more: 192% of the need. Zailira had no more room: 15 people went to Mueness. Stuerktues decided to build a granary in Zailira, because she was cautious. The drought left the harvest of Llaness at 39% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. 97 people traded Llaness for Mueness, where there was more room. Zailira had no more room: 15 people went to Mueness. Zailira finally had its granary. Harvests against the need: Stianess from 66% to 264% and Zailira from 65% to 271%; what was missing came out of the stores. Among the unnamed, 272 children were born and 74 people died. Llaness had 956 people, Mueness 304, Zailira 143 and Stianess 6. Manra ruled. The mood was calm.

why? 15 people leave Zailira for Mueness · why? 97 people leave Llaness for Mueness · why? 15 people leave Zailira for Mueness

Era 54 · Winter, year 93

Skuilthel died of old age in Zailira, already an old man. With its last member House Liathria, whose motto was “Let no one have to remind us”, went out: no one was left to bear its name. 97 people traded Llaness for Mueness, where there was more room. Zailira had no more room: 15 people went to Mueness. 98 people traded Llaness for Stianess, where there was more room. Born: Densond. Harvests against the need: Llaness from 56% to 225%, Mueness from 47% to 191%, Stianess from 66% to 264% and Zailira from 63% to 260%; what was missing came out of the stores. Among the unnamed, 319 children were born and 80 people died. Llaness had 910 people, Mueness 483, Zailira 154 and Stianess 109. Manra ruled. The mood was calm.

why? House Liathria dies out · why? 97 people leave Llaness for Mueness · why? 15 people leave Zailira for Mueness · why? 98 people leave Llaness for Stianess

Era 55 · Autumn, year 95

Skangaund took the name of House Sianchaus, with a motto: “What is one's is all's”. Zailira had no more room: 16 people went to Mueness. By agreement of Manra, Bruetaun, of House Chueschuin, married Skangaund, of House Sianchaus. 97 people traded Llaness for Mueness, where there was more room. Zailira had no more room: 15 people went to Stianess. Harvests against the need: Llaness from 55% to 224%, Mueness from 49% to 194%, Stianess from 56% to 227% and Zailira from 62% to 251%; what was missing came out of the stores. Among the unnamed, 369 children were born and 99 people died. Llaness had 957 people, Mueness 688, Zailira 148 and Stianess 141. Manra ruled. The mood was calm.

why? 16 people leave Zailira for Mueness · why? Marriage arranged between Bruetaun and Skangaund · why? 97 people leave Llaness for Mueness · why? 15 people leave Zailira for Stianess

Era 56 · Summer, year 97

The drought left the harvest of Mueness at 49% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. The drought left the harvest of Stianess at 57% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. The drought left the harvest of Zailira at 63% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. 98 people traded Llaness for Stianess, where there was more room. In Mueness, Skothllai died swept away by a river in flood, in the middle of life. She left a widower, Gasguis. Zailira had no more room: 15 people went to Stianess. 98 people traded Llaness for Stianess, where there was more room. Gasguis and Zaindlla were married. Llaness had 899 people, Mueness 805, Stianess 391 and Zailira 156. Manra ruled. The mood was calm.

why? 98 people leave Llaness for Stianess · why? 15 people leave Zailira for Stianess · why? 98 people leave Llaness for Stianess

Era 57 · Spring, year 99

Zailira had no more room: 16 people went to Mueness. The drought left the harvest of Mueness at 49% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. The drought left the harvest of Stianess at 56% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. The drought left the harvest of Zailira at 63% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. 97 people traded Llaness for Stianess, where there was more room. Stiaston died in a logging accident in Llaness, in the middle of life. He was ambitious, forgiving and rash. He left a widow, Manra. Zailira had no more room: 15 people went to Mueness. Mueness had 969 people, Llaness 940, Stianess 559 and Zailira 145. Manra ruled. The mood was calm.

why? 16 people leave Zailira for Mueness · why? 97 people leave Llaness for Stianess · why? Stiaston, of House Solluerk, dies · why? 15 people leave Zailira for Mueness

Era 58 · Winter, year 100

97 people traded Llaness for Mueness, where there was more room. Mueness had no more room: 95 people went to Stianess. 15 people traded Zailira for Mueness, where there was more room. In Mueness, Dethtaula died of old age, already an old man. He left a widow, Llozasllau. Stianess had no more room: 44 people went to Mueness. The drought left the harvest of Llaness at 54% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. Llozasllau, who headed Mueness, died of old age, already an old woman. She was forgiving, greedy and patient. With its last member House Muisdal, whose motto was “What endures, remains”, went out: no one was left to bear its name. Command of Mueness passed to Zaindlla. Mueness had 1,183 people, Llaness 976, Stianess 714 and Zailira 156. Manra ruled. The mood was calm.

why? 97 people leave Llaness for Mueness · why? 95 people leave Mueness for Stianess · why? 15 people leave Zailira for Mueness · why? 44 people leave Stianess for Mueness · why? Llozasllau, head of Mueness, dies · why? House Muisdal dies out

Era 59 · Autumn, year 102

There was not enough in Llaness; 84% of the need was met. The fields of Llaness gave enough once more: 222% of the need. Llaness raised 6 houses, 167 in all. A house went up in Mueness; there were now 196. Stianess raised 3 houses, 122 in all. Zailira raised 2 houses, 28 in all. Harvests against the need: Mueness from 53% to 223%, Stianess from 57% to 237% and Zailira from 64% to 265%; what was missing came out of the stores. Among the unnamed, 420 children were born and 167 people died. Mueness had 1,278 people, Llaness 1,048, Stianess 781 and Zailira 176. Manra ruled. The mood was calm.

Era 60 · Summer, year 104

Manra died of old age in Llaness, already an old woman, after 29 years at the head of the Methllerk. She was ambitious, bold and proud. She left a widower, Sesesga. The seat stood empty. Sesesga died of old age in Llaness, already an old man. He was cautious, easily content and fickle. He left a widow, Manra. With its last member House Solluerk, whose motto was “What endures, remains”, went out: no one was left to bear its name. By custom, the ruler was chosen by their own people. Four stood for the seat: Densond, Stuerktues, Gasguis and Sothath. Densond was chosen with 24 supporters to Stuerktues' 3. What weighed most was a gift for command and the prestige of their house. Born: Lazath. Mueness had 1,379 people, Llaness 1,137, Stianess 848 and Zailira 196. Densond ruled. The mood was calm.

why? Manra, ruler of the Methllerk, dies · why? Sesesga, of House Solluerk, dies · why? House Solluerk dies out · why? 4 claimants to the seat of Manra · why? Densond succeeds Manra

Era 61 · Spring, year 106

Lialtiark took the name of House Zuesskail, with a motto: “What is one's is all's”. The drought left the harvest of Zailira at 68% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. There was not enough in Mueness; 75% of the need was met. The harvest fell short in Stianess: only 93% of what was needed was eaten. In Mueness the harvest fed everyone again, covering 244% of what was eaten. The fields of Stianess gave enough once more: 240% of the need. Skolzel and Mosskos were married. Llaness raised 6 houses, 178 in all. Stianess raised 5 houses, 133 in all. Zailira raised 2 houses, 34 in all. Mueness had 1,492 people, Llaness 1,235, Stianess 923 and Zailira 214. Densond ruled. The mood was calm.

Era 62 · Winter, year 107

In Zailira, Bruetaun died after a fall from a half-built roof, in the middle of life. He left a widow, Skangaund. With its last member House Chueschuin, whose motto was “What endures, remains”, went out: no one was left to bear its name. Skangaund and Thuebrarue were married. Llaness raised 7 houses, 185 in all. Stianess raised 7 houses, 140 in all. Zailira raised 4 houses, 38 in all. Harvests against the need: Llaness from 59% to 238%, Mueness from 61% to 249%, Stianess from 60% to 235% and Zailira from 69% to 279%; what was missing came out of the stores. Among the unnamed, 560 children were born and 210 people died. Mueness had 1,629 people, Llaness 1,343, Stianess 1,006 and Zailira 236. Densond ruled. The mood was calm.

why? House Chueschuin dies out

Era 63 · Autumn, year 109

Randzairk, who headed Llaness, died swept away by a river in flood, in the middle of life. He was bold, greedy and skeptical. He left a widow, Dosduend, and a child. Llaness was now led by Dosduend. By agreement of Densond, Dosduend, of House Ziabruil, married Lialtiark, of House Zuesskail. The drought left the harvest of Mueness at 64% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. The drought left the harvest of Stianess at 60% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. The drought left the harvest of Zailira at 70% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. Llaness raised 7 houses, 192 in all. Mueness had 1,773 people, Llaness 1,461, Stianess 1,096 and Zailira 257. Densond ruled. The mood was calm.

why? Randzairk, head of Llaness, dies · why? Marriage arranged between Dosduend and Lialtiark

Era 64 · Summer, year 111

“May the grain of Stianess rot,” asked saltmarsh_june. It did not happen: a blessing that takes away is no blessing, and the laws did not let it through. The harvest fell short in Llaness: only 68% of what was needed was eaten. The fields of Llaness gave enough once more: 245% of the need. The drought left the harvest of Zailira at 72% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. In Stianess, Stostueth died of old age, already an old man. He was ambitious, fickle and forgiving. He left a widow, Tanbruemai, and a child. There was not enough in Mueness; 67% of the need was met. Lazath and Zuisueth were married. Zesbrain and Zasllan were married. Mueness had 1,928 people, Llaness 1,581, Stianess 1,185 and Zailira 279. Densond ruled. The mood was calm.

why? The laws refuse what saltmarsh_june asked · why? Stostueth, of House Llaiguind, dies

Era 65 · Spring, year 113

In Mueness the harvest fed everyone again, covering 273% of what was eaten. The drought left the harvest of Llaness at 73% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. The fields of Stianess gave enough once more: 235% of the need. Gaungai died after a fall from a half-built roof in Stianess, in the middle of life. With its last member House Chonmui, whose motto was “A firm arm”, went out: no one was left to bear its name. In Stianess, Tanbruemai died of old age, already an old woman. She was ambitious, patient and pious. She left a child. Llaness raised 7 houses, 206 in all. Stianess raised 7 houses, 158 in all. Mueness had 2,106 people, Llaness 1,723, Stianess 1,295 and Zailira 303. Densond ruled. The mood was calm.

why? House Chonmui dies out · why? Tanbruemai, of House Llaiguind, dies

Era 66 · Winter, year 114

Gasguis died of old age in Mueness, already an old man. He left a widow, Zaindlla. Chamuimuil took the name of House Thelcho, with a motto: “One table, one roof”. Llaness raised 7 houses, 213 in all. Stianess raised 6 houses, 164 in all. Zailira raised 5 houses, 54 in all. Harvests against the need: Llaness from 61% to 242%, Mueness from 68% to 283%, Stianess from 59% to 234% and Zailira from 73% to 297%; what was missing came out of the stores. Among the unnamed, 791 children were born and 298 people died. Mueness had 2,295 people, Llaness 1,879, Stianess 1,414 and Zailira 335. Densond ruled. The mood was calm.

Era 67 · Autumn, year 116

The island went about its business. Chamuimuil and Gauman were married. Llaness raised 5 houses, 218 in all. Stianess raised 6 houses, 170 in all. Zailira raised 6 houses, 60 in all. Harvests against the need: Llaness from 61% to 240%, Mueness from 71% to 286%, Stianess from 57% to 227% and Zailira from 73% to 299%; what was missing came out of the stores. Among the unnamed, 859 children were born and 326 people died. Mueness had 2,506 people, Llaness 2,047, Stianess 1,544 and Zailira 369. Densond ruled. The mood was calm.

Era 68 · Summer, year 118

Lialtiark died swept away by a river in flood in Llaness, in the middle of life. He left a widow, Dosduend. With its last member House Zuesskail, whose motto was “What is one's is all's”, went out: no one was left to bear its name. The harvest fell short in Llaness: only 61% of what was needed was eaten. Dosduend, of House Ziabruil, married Maisstia, a man of the common folk, who entered the house that way. The fields of Llaness gave enough once more: 241% of the need. In Mueness, Lathzeth died of old age, already an old man. He left a widow, Sauslaurk. Skangaund and Segui were married. Llaness raised 5 houses, 223 in all. Stianess raised 6 houses, 176 in all. Mueness had 2,731 people, Llaness 2,210, Stianess 1,684 and Zailira 398. Densond ruled. The mood was calm.

why? House Zuesskail dies out

Era 69 · Spring, year 120

Three houses went out: Duinskand, Marklial and Lliandskau. Stuerktues, who headed Zailira, died of old age, already an old woman. She was cautious, fickle and greedy. She left a widower, Raullo. Zaindlla, who headed Mueness, died of old age, already an old woman. She was easily content, humble and skeptical. Raullo, who headed Zailira, died of old age, already an old man. He was ambitious, generous and patient. Llaness raised 7 houses, 230 in all. Stianess raised 6 houses, 182 in all. Zailira raised 6 houses, 71 in all. Harvests against the need: Llaness from 42% to 240%, Mueness from 73% to 293%, Stianess from 56% to 222% and Zailira from 74% to 298%; it did not stretch to everyone. Mueness had 2,974 people, Llaness 2,405, Stianess 1,836 and Zailira 435. Densond ruled. The mood was calm.

why? House Duinskand dies out · why? Stuerktues, head of Zailira, dies · why? Zaindlla, head of Mueness, dies · why? House Marklial dies out · why? Raullo, head of Zailira, dies · why? House Lliandskau dies out

Era 70 · Winter, year 121

The harvest fell short in Llaness: only 61% of what was needed was eaten. Maisstia died swept away by a river in flood in Llaness, in the middle of life. He left a widow, Dosduend. Lleso took the name of House Tathe, with a motto: “Said is done”. From the Leirskin, set apart by the island, a new species had come: the Glillil. In Llaness the harvest fed everyone again, covering 240% of what was eaten. Dosduend, of House Ziabruil, married Llanthueto, a man of the common folk, who entered the house that way. By agreement of Densond, Zesbrain, of House Saisdauth, married Lleso, of House Tathe. Llaness raised 7 houses, 237 in all. Stianess raised 7 houses, 189 in all. Mueness had 3,242 people, Llaness 2,607, Stianess 2,006 and Zailira 470. Densond ruled. The mood was calm.

why? A new species is born from the Leirskin: the Glillil · why? Marriage arranged between Zesbrain and Lleso

Era 71 · Autumn, year 123

Suethrue took the name of House Lolskond, with a motto: “No one eats alone”. From the Talmirthor, set apart by the island, a new species had come: the Driathtryrkyrrn. From the Trelmseiskvhou, set apart by the island, a new species had come: the Krithzhoul. From the Talmirthor, set apart by the island, a new species had come: the Phournkorn. From the Leirskin, set apart by the island, a new species had come: the Nyrnbrin. Born: Maulsterk. Llaness raised 6 houses, 243 in all. Stianess raised 6 houses, 195 in all. Zailira raised 5 houses, 82 in all. Mueness had 3,534 people, Llaness 2,845, Stianess 2,185 and Zailira 507. Densond ruled. The mood was calm.

why? A new species is born from the Talmirthor: the Driathtryrkyrrn · why? A new species is born from the Trelmseiskvhou: the Krithzhoul · why? A new species is born from the Talmirthor: the Phournkorn · why? A new species is born from the Leirskin: the Nyrnbrin

Era 72 · Summer, year 125

Hunger struck Mueness (22% fed, 512 dead) and Stianess (16% fed, 373 dead). Densond died of hunger in Stianess, still young, after 21 years at the head of the Methllerk. He was ambitious, proud and rash. He left a widow, Sothath. The seat stood empty. In Stianess, Sothath died of hunger, still young. She was greedy, pious and rash. She left a widower, Densond. Chamuimuil, who headed Mueness, died of hunger, still young. She was greedy, proud and skeptical. She left a widower, Gauman. With its last member House Llaiguind, whose motto was “One table, one roof”, went out: no one was left to bear its name. By custom, the ruler was chosen by their own people. Four stood for the seat: Mosskos, Dosduend, Tuindtuend and Skiarksta. Mosskos was chosen with 19 supporters to Dosduend's 5. What weighed most was a gift for command and their ties with those who chose. Mueness had 3,262 people, Llaness 3,104, Stianess 1,940 and Zailira 554. Mosskos ruled. Fear was growing.

why? A new species is born from the Trelmseiskvhou: the Cheisknarn · why? Hunger comes to Stianess · why? Famine in Mueness · why? Hunger comes to Stianess · why? Densond, ruler of the Methllerk, dies · why? Sothath, of House Llaiguind, dies of hunger · why? Chamuimuil, head of Mueness, dies · why? House Llaiguind dies out · why? 4 claimants to the seat of Densond · why? Mosskos succeeds Densond