The Chronicle of the Methllerk › Chapter 7 · The end of House Gogai

Chapter 7 · The end of House Gogai

The eras

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

Era 145 · Spring, year 253

Sailath was born in Zailira, son of Gaundllond and Duirklath. In Llaness, Luethaima died of hunger, still young. He was easily content, forgiving and proud. He left a widow, Rueszui. By agreement of Duirklath, Rueszui, of House Miarktiand, married Gialtes, of House Toscha. There was not enough in Mueness; 96% of the need was met. Hunger came to Llaness: there was food for only 17% of what its 5,237 people needed. Hunger took 807 lives. The harvest fell short in Stianess: only 96% of what was needed was eaten. In Mueness the harvest fed everyone again, covering 209% of what was eaten. The fields of Llaness gave enough once more: 224% of the need. Llaness raised 7 houses, 621 in all. Stianess had 7,894 people, Zailira 5,745, Llaness 4,591 and Mueness 4,082. Duirklath ruled. The mood was calm.

why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Sailath is born, son of Duirklath · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Luethaima, of House Miarktiand, dies of hunger · why? Marriage arranged between Rueszui and Gialtes · why? Hunger comes to Llaness

Era 146 · Winter, year 254

Daundme, who headed Stianess, died of old age, already an old man. He was bold, easily content and humble. With its last member House Gogai, whose motto was “Name before bread”, went out: no one was left to bear its name. Stianess was now led by Tharauth. From the Taelphaltur, set apart by the island, a new species had come: the Vhuthgliskraesk. There was not enough in Mueness; 92% of the need was met. The harvest fell short in Stianess: only 92% of what was needed was eaten. There was not enough in Zailira; 97% of the need was met. In Mueness the harvest fed everyone again, covering 209% of what was eaten. Born: Ruirklon. Llaness raised 6 houses, 627 in all. Stianess had 8,589 people, Zailira 6,257, Llaness 5,022 and Mueness 4,439. Duirklath ruled. The mood was calm.

why? Daundme, head of Stianess, dies · why? House Gogai dies out · why? A new species is born from the Taelphaltur: the Vhuthgliskraesk

Era 147 · Autumn, year 256

Sauschaund died of hunger in Llaness, still young. She was cautious, forgiving and generous. She left a widower, Tezethlla. Rasda, who headed Llaness, died of hunger, in the middle of life. He was bold, forgiving and greedy. He left a widow, Braischues, and a child. Command of Llaness passed to Braischues. Hunger came to Llaness: there was food for only 12% of what its 3,382 people needed. Hunger took 590 lives. In Llaness, Gialtes died of hunger, still young. He was greedy, pious and vengeful. He left a widow, Rueszui. Gatuerk died of hunger in Llaness, in the middle of life. He was humble, loyal and patient. He left a widow, Skaurau. By agreement of Duirklath, Skaurau, of House Brondluith, married Chelllend, of House Mesdairk. Stianess had 9,334 people, Zailira 6,810, Mueness 4,827 and Llaness 2,695. Duirklath ruled. Fear was growing.

why? Famine in Llaness · why? Sauschaund, of House Brondluith, dies of hunger · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Rasda, head of Llaness, dies · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Gialtes, of House Toscha, dies of hunger · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Gatuerk, of House Brondluith, dies of hunger · why? Marriage arranged between Skaurau and Chelllend

Era 148 · Summer, year 258

Braischues, who headed Llaness, died of hunger, in the middle of life. She was bold, fickle and rash. She left a child. Hunger came to Llaness: there was food for only 11% of what its 3,780 people needed. Hunger took 662 lives. With its last member House Mesdairk, whose motto was “One table, one roof”, went out: no one was left to bear its name. Duirklath died of old age in Zailira, already an old man, after 28 years at the head of the Methllerk. He was easily content, fickle and rash. He left a widow, Gaundllond, and 2 children. The seat stood empty. By custom, the ruler was chosen by their own people; Zialdiand had a better claim by blood, but was still a boy. Four stood for the seat: Gaundllond, Tairkskon, Bruinllui and Sandresgo. Gaundllond, Duirklath's widow, was chosen with 19 supporters to Tairkskon's 3. What weighed most was the prestige of their house and a gift for command. Stianess had 7,648 people, Zailira 7,261, Mueness 5,237 and Llaness 2,569. Gaundllond ruled. Fear hung over the people, and discontent was growing.

why? Famine in Llaness · why? Braischues, head of Llaness, dies · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Zialdiand is born, son of Duirklath · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Tezethlla, of House Brondluith, dies of hunger · why? Sailath, of House Luelchau, dies · why? Garkrail is born, daughter of Duirklath · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Chelllend, of House Mesdairk, dies of hunger · why? House Mesdairk dies out · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Duirklath, ruler of the Methllerk, dies · why? 4 claimants to the seat of Duirklath · why? Gaundllond succeeds Duirklath

Era 149 · Spring, year 260

Gaundllond died of old age in Zailira, already an old woman. She was forgiving, humble and skeptical. She left 2 children. The seat stood empty. With its last member House Brondluith, whose motto was “No one eats alone”, went out: no one was left to bear its name. By custom, the ruler was chosen by their own people; Zialdiand had a better claim by blood, but was still a boy. Four stood for the seat: Sandresgo, Bruinllui, Dada and Tairkskon. Sandresgo was chosen with 17 supporters to Bruinllui's 4. What weighed most was a gift for command and the prestige of their house. Hunger came to Llaness: there was food for only 12% of what its 2,062 people needed. Hunger took 359 lives. Stianess had 7,958 people, Zailira 5,746, Mueness 5,699 and Llaness 3,350. Sandresgo ruled. Fear hung over the people, and discontent was growing.

why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Skaurau, of House Brondluith, dies of hunger · why? Gaundllond, ruler of the Methllerk, dies · why? House Brondluith dies out · why? 4 claimants to the seat of Gaundllond · why? Sandresgo succeeds Gaundllond · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Tairkskon, of House Miarktiand, dies of hunger · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Marriage arranged between Lluislian and Stuichan

Era 150 · Winter, year 261

“May the sky tell Sandresgo that their time is running out,” asked Maraval. The Methllerk saw the sign in the sky, and read it as an ill omen over Sandresgo. Hunger came to Llaness: there was food for only 12% of what its 3,350 people needed. Hunger took 583 lives. Tharauth decided to ration the grain in Stianess, because a child of hers had died of hunger. Dada decided to ration the grain in Zailira, because her people put the community first. In Mueness, Bruinllui died of old age, already an old man. He was greedy, loyal and vengeful. He left a widow, Sandresgo. By agreement of Sandresgo, Rueszui, of House Miarktiand, married Larkdath, of House Skatiark. Chasuend and Duindrork were married. Stianess had 7,526 people, Zailira 6,233, Mueness 6,145 and Llaness 2,267. Sandresgo ruled. Fear hung over the people, and discontent was growing.

why? An ill omen over Sandresgo, sent by Maraval · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Tharauth decides to ration the grain in Stianess · why? Dada decides to ration the grain in Zailira · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Bruinllui, of House Cholta, dies · why? Marriage arranged between Rueszui and Larkdath · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Llaness

Era 151 · Autumn, year 263

Larkdath died of hunger in Llaness, still young. He was easily content, patient and proud. He left a widow, Rueszui. Two houses went out: Skatiark and Stuerkllal. In Llaness, Stuichan died of hunger, in the middle of life. She was cautious, easily content and forgiving. She left a widower, Lluislian. Hunger came to Llaness: there was food for only 12% of what its 3,348 people needed. Hunger took 584 lives. By agreement of Sandresgo, Lluislian, of House Thuilzairk, married Brenddairk, of House Suelgand. Skuelgaun and Mosthau were married. Zialdiand and Suengal were married. Stianess raised 7 houses, 522 in all. Zailira raised 7 houses, 414 in all. Stianess had 7,165 people, Zailira 6,791, Mueness 4,329 and Llaness 3,641. Sandresgo ruled. Fear hung over the people, and discontent was growing.

why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Larkdath, of House Skatiark, dies of hunger · why? House Skatiark dies out · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Stuichan, of House Stuerkllal, dies of hunger · why? House Stuerkllal dies out · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Chasuend, of House Lluisdiand, dies of hunger · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Marriage arranged between Lluislian and Brenddairk

Era 152 · Summer, year 265

Sandresgo, over whom Maraval had cast an ill omen, died of old age in Mueness, already an old woman, after 4 years at the head of the Methllerk. She was forgiving, generous and patient. The seat stood empty. Three houses went out: Cholta, Lluisdiand and Miarktiand. By custom, the ruler was chosen by their own people. Four stood for the seat: Muisark, Dada, Skuelgaun and Mosthau. No one gained a clear advantage over the others, and the seat stood empty while the Methllerk made up their minds. Hunger struck Mueness (15% fed, 711 dead), Llaness (12% fed, 524 dead), Stianess (15% fed, 1,177 dead) and Zailira (16% fed, 1,106 dead). After 3 seasons of waiting, Dada was chosen with 24 supporters to Skuelgaun's 4. What weighed most was the prestige of their house and a gift for command. Unwilling to live under the new rule, Skuelgaun left Zailira with 682 of his people and founded Llodun in the forest. Rueszui, who headed Llaness, died of hunger, still young. She was generous, proud and skeptical. She left a widower, Lliarkga. Zailira had 5,389 people, Stianess 5,003, Mueness 3,881, Llaness 2,575 and Llodun 727. Dada ruled. Fear hung over the people, and discontent was growing.

why? Famine in Llaness · why? Sandresgo, ruler of the Methllerk, dies · why? Duindrork, of House Lluisdiand, dies of hunger · why? House Cholta dies out · why? House Lluisdiand dies out · why? 4 claimants to the seat of Sandresgo · why? No one prevails: Muisark and Dada contest the seat · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Mueness · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Stianess · why? Hunger comes to Zailira · why? Staurkchas, of House Toscha, dies of hunger · why? Muisark, of House Toscha, dies of hunger · why? Thelbreth, of House Toscha, dies of hunger · why? Dada succeeds Sandresgo · why? Exodus: Skuelgaun takes his people out of Zailira and founds Llodun · why? Skonllend and Dada, at odds · why? Dada and Zialdiand, at odds · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Marriage arranged between Lialdues and Thosruiral · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Rueszui, head of Llaness, dies · why? Lliarkga, of House Miarktiand, dies of hunger · why? House Miarktiand dies out

Era 153 · Spring, year 267

Three houses went out: Saizau, Thuilzairk and Suelgand. Hunger came to Llaness: there was food for only 12% of what its 3,349 people needed. Hunger took 582 lives. Lluislian, who headed Llaness, died of old age, already an old man. He was ambitious, patient and pious. He left a widow, Brenddairk. Brenddairk, who headed Llaness, died of hunger, in the middle of life. She was easily content, greedy and proud. Tuirklen and Thiaschas were married. Llodun raised 7 houses, 123 in all. Stianess raised 6 houses, 532 in all. Zailira raised 5 houses, 425 in all. Stianess had 4,665 people, Zailira 4,356, Llaness 3,780, Mueness 3,171 and Llodun 790. Dada ruled. Hope was returning.

why? Famine in Llaness · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Tuirklen, of House Saizau, dies of hunger · why? Thiaschas, of House Saizau, dies of hunger · why? House Saizau dies out · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Lluislian, head of Llaness, dies · why? House Thuilzairk dies out · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Brenddairk, head of Llaness, dies · why? House Suelgand dies out

Era 154 · Winter, year 268

Statath took the name of House Brerkluirk, with a motto: “What is one's is all's”. Skuelgaun decided to hold a feast in Llodun, because his people put the community first. Skiarksark, who headed Llaness, died of hunger, still young. She was ambitious, humble and pious. Daistoth took the name of House Rauruind, with a motto: “One table, one roof”. With its last member House Gorkmuel, whose motto was “One table, one roof”, went out: no one was left to bear its name. Hunger came to Llaness: there was food for only 12% of what its 3,780 people needed. Hunger took 657 lives. Zuendtaund, who headed Mueness, died of old age, already an old man. He was pious, proud and vengeful. He left a widow, Mauthsan. Stianess had 5,071 people, Zailira 4,029, Llaness 2,797, Mueness 2,635 and Llodun 862. Dada ruled. Hope was draining away.

why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Skiarksark, head of Llaness, dies · why? House Gorkmuel dies out · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Zuendtaund, head of Mueness, dies · why? Hunger comes to Llaness

Era 155 · Autumn, year 270

Two houses went out: Taurkgue and Tabrork. Dada died swept away by a river in flood in Zailira, still young, after 5 years at the head of the Methllerk. She was cautious, generous and humble. She left a widower, Gathstuind. The seat stood empty. By custom, the ruler was chosen by their own people. Four stood for the seat: Sausra, Gathstuind, Skuelgaun and Mosthau. Sausra was chosen with 33 supporters to Gathstuind's 3. What weighed most was a gift for command and the prestige of their house. Hunger came to Llaness: there was food for only 12% of what its 3,780 people needed. Hunger took 659 lives. Tarork and Skasches were married. Gaunddo and Maindais were married. Llodun raised 6 houses, 135 in all. Zailira had 3,942 people, Llaness 3,780, Stianess 3,510, Mueness 2,079 and Llodun 943. Sausra ruled. Fear hung over the people.

why? Famine in Llaness · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Statath, of House Brerkluirk, dies of hunger · why? Famine in Llaness · why? House Taurkgue dies out · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Dada, ruler of the Methllerk, dies · why? Tarork, of House Brerkluirk, dies of hunger · why? 4 claimants to the seat of Dada · why? Sausra succeeds Dada · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Llaness · why? House Tabrork dies out

Era 156 · Summer, year 272

Hunger struck Zailira (37% fed, 320 dead), Mueness (52% fed, 55 dead), Llaness (12% fed, 659 dead), Stianess (53% fed, 90 dead) and Llodun (56% fed, 11 dead). Daistoth, who headed Llaness, died of hunger, still young. She was greedy, pious and rash. She left a widower, Dechues. Weddings: Duithta and Laindza; Stasmai and Llondcha; Lialdues and Saimolal; Skasches and Dechues; Zaszuirk and Merktand. Rationing was lifted in Zailira. Llodun raised 6 houses, 141 in all. Stianess raised 7 houses, 552 in all. Zailira raised 3 houses, 441 in all. Among the unnamed, 1,520 children were born and 3,506 people died. Llaness had 3,780 people, Stianess 3,391, Zailira 2,739, Mueness 1,358 and Llodun 1,000. Sausra ruled. Discontent was growing.

why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Sausra decides to ration the grain in Zailira · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Hunger comes to Zailira · why? Famine in Mueness · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Stianess · why? Hunger comes to Zailira · why? Famine in Llodun · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Llaness · why? Daistoth, head of Llaness, dies · why? Hunger comes to Llaness · why? Famine in Llaness

Era 157 · Spring, year 274

The drought left the harvest of Llaness at 56% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. Zialdiand and Sausra became friends. Mauthsan decided to hold a feast in Mueness, because her people put the community first. Mauthsan, who headed Mueness, died of old age, already an old woman. She was forgiving, patient and proud. With its last member House Staullaus, whose motto was “Name before bread”, went out: no one was left to bear its name. Saimolal was put at the head of Mueness. The drought left the harvest of Mueness at 52% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. Chenllueth and Zuithskaul were married. Llaness raised 5 houses, 635 in all. Llaness had 4,191 people, Stianess 3,695, Zailira 2,996, Mueness 1,480 and Llodun 1,086. Sausra ruled. Hope was returning.

why? Mauthsan, head of Mueness, dies · why? House Staullaus dies out

Era 158 · Winter, year 275

With the drought on them, the people of Llaness ate only 95% of what they needed. Saimolal, who headed Mueness, died of old age, already an old man. He was easily content, generous and vengeful. He left a widow, Lialdues. Command of Mueness passed to Lialdues. In Llaness the harvest fed everyone again, covering 182% of what was eaten. Llaness raised 6 houses, 641 in all. Llodun raised 7 houses, 155 in all. Stianess raised 6 houses, 562 in all. Zailira raised 6 houses, 452 in all. Harvests against the need: Llodun from 56% to 221%, Mueness from 52% to 210%, Stianess from 52% to 207% and Zailira from 54% to 211%; what was missing came out of the stores. Llaness had 4,574 people, Stianess 4,030, Zailira 3,273, Mueness 1,613 and Llodun 1,187. Sausra ruled. The mood was calm.

why? Saimolal, head of Mueness, dies

Era 159 · Autumn, year 277

Sausra died in a logging accident in Zailira, still young, after 7 years at the head of the Methllerk. She was bold, greedy and patient. She left a widower, Gathstuind. The seat stood empty. By custom, the ruler was chosen by their own people. Four stood for the seat: Mosthau, Gathstuind, Skuelgaun and Chenllueth. Mosthau was chosen with 24 supporters to Gathstuind's 7. What weighed most was a gift for command and the prestige of their house. Hunger struck Mueness (15% fed, 273 dead), Stianess (16% fed, 679 dead), Zailira (16% fed, 551 dead) and Llodun (17% fed, 198 dead). Mosthau died of hunger in Llodun, in the middle of life. She was bold, forgiving and humble. She left a widower, Skuelgaun. The seat stood empty. Zaindaun, who headed Zailira, died of hunger, still young. She was forgiving, proud and skeptical. She left a widower, Gathstuind. By custom, the ruler was chosen by their own people. Four stood for the seat: Skuelgaun, Chenllueth, Gathstuind and Dechues. Skuelgaun, Mosthau's widower, was chosen with 24 supporters to Chenllueth's 8. What weighed most was a gift for command and kinship with Mosthau. Llaness had 4,990 people, Stianess 3,589, Zailira 2,923, Mueness 1,441 and Llodun 1,063. Skuelgaun ruled. Fear was growing.

why? Sausra, ruler of the Methllerk, dies · why? 4 claimants to the seat of Sausra · why? Mosthau succeeds Sausra · why? Famine in Mueness · why? Hunger comes to Stianess · why? Famine in Zailira · why? Hunger comes to Llodun · why? Mosthau, ruler of the Methllerk, dies · why? Gaunddo, of House Rarkgark, dies of hunger · why? Zaindaun, head of Zailira, dies · why? 4 claimants to the seat of Mosthau · why? Skuelgaun succeeds Mosthau

Era 160 · Summer, year 279

“Bread for Mueness,” asked saltmarsh_june. The next harvest of Mueness would come blessed. The blessing of saltmarsh_june showed in the fields of Mueness: the harvest covered 249% of what was eaten. In Stianess the harvest fed everyone again, covering 177% of what was eaten. The fields of Zailira gave enough once more: 180% of the need. In Llodun the harvest fed everyone again, covering 188% of what was eaten. Lliarksia died swept away by a river in flood in Mueness, still young. She left a widower, Saullia. With its last member House Rarkgark, whose motto was “No one eats alone”, went out: no one was left to bear its name. By agreement of Skuelgaun, Skonllend, of House Sailsiath, married Merktand, of House Cholbria. Llaness had 5,442 people, Stianess 3,921, Zailira 3,200, Mueness 1,575 and Llodun 1,165. Skuelgaun ruled. The fear was beginning to pass.

why? saltmarsh_june blesses the harvest of Mueness · why? The blessing of saltmarsh_june fills the granaries of Mueness · why? House Rarkgark dies out · why? Marriage arranged between Skonllend and Merktand

Era 161 · Spring, year 281

Lialdues, who headed Mueness, died of old age, already an old woman. She was generous, pious and proud. With its last member House Saulrend, whose motto was “What is one's is all's”, went out: no one was left to bear its name. Ralon was put at the head of Mueness. Saullia and Ralon were married. Llaness raised 7 houses, 659 in all. Llodun raised 7 houses, 174 in all. A house went up in Mueness; there were now 217. Stianess raised 7 houses, 576 in all. Zailira raised 7 houses, 471 in all. Llaness had 5,932 people, Stianess 4,281, Zailira 3,497, Mueness 1,720 and Llodun 1,270. Skuelgaun ruled. The mood was calm.

why? Lialdues, head of Mueness, dies · why? House Saulrend dies out

Era 162 · Winter, year 282

Laindza died swept away by a river in flood in Llodun, still young. He left a widow, Duithta. Diasla was born in Llodun, son of Sianskues and Skuelgaun. The drought left the harvest of Mueness at 53% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. The drought left the harvest of Stianess at 54% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. The drought left the harvest of Zailira at 55% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. The drought left the harvest of Llodun at 58% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. By agreement of Skuelgaun, Gathstuind, of House Luelchau, married Duithta, of House Laithchuen. Llaness had 6,468 people, Stianess 4,669, Zailira 3,818, Mueness 1,873 and Llodun 1,389. Skuelgaun ruled. The mood was calm.

why? Diasla is born, son of Skuelgaun · why? Marriage arranged between Gathstuind and Duithta

Era 163 · Autumn, year 284

Between Gathstuind and Bruerkria there was nothing left but rancor. From the Traerncheisnas, set apart by the island, a new species had come: the Tirnvhosryrl. From the Traerncheisnas, set apart by the island, a new species had come: the Vasvhernlolm. The drought left the harvest of Mueness at 53% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. The drought left the harvest of Stianess at 53% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. The drought left the harvest of Zailira at 55% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. The drought left the harvest of Llodun at 57% of the need; with what had been stored, no one went hungry. Llaness had 7,055 people, Stianess 5,093, Zailira 4,166, Mueness 2,042 and Llodun 1,512. Skuelgaun ruled. The mood was calm.

why? Gathstuind and Bruerkria, at odds · why? A new species is born from the Traerncheisnas: the Tirnvhosryrl · why? A new species is born from the Traerncheisnas: the Vasvhernlolm

Era 164 · Summer, year 286

In Llodun, Diasla died of a fever, before he was grown. Zialdiand died swept away by a river in flood in Zailira, still young. He left a widow, Suengal. Suengal and Markzuil were married. Llaness raised 5 houses, 677 in all. Llodun raised 7 houses, 193 in all. A house went up in Mueness; there were now 218. Stianess raised 7 houses, 595 in all. Zailira raised 7 houses, 491 in all. Harvests against the need: Llaness from 55% to 215%, Llodun from 56% to 217%, Mueness from 53% to 213%, Stianess from 53% to 211% and Zailira from 54% to 213%; what was missing came out of the stores. Among the unnamed, 2,887 children were born and 1,091 people died. Llaness had 7,691 people, Stianess 5,552, Zailira 4,544, Mueness 2,229 and Llodun 1,653. Skuelgaun ruled. The mood was calm.

why? Little Diasla dies

Era 165 · Spring, year 288

The harvest fell short in Llaness: only 91% of what was needed was eaten. In Stianess, Tuendbria died of old age, already an old man. He left a widow, Tharauth. Lamaislon took the name of House Taskend, with a motto: “One table, one roof”. The fields of Llaness gave enough once more: 215% of the need. Mothmand and Lluenbrend were married. Lamaislon and Gonllue were married. Llaness raised 6 houses, 683 in all. Llodun raised 7 houses, 200 in all. Stianess raised 6 houses, 601 in all. Zailira raised 6 houses, 497 in all. Llaness had 8,374 people, Stianess 6,054, Zailira 4,954, Mueness 2,430 and Llodun 1,798. Skuelgaun ruled. The mood was calm.

Era 166 · Winter, year 289

Tharauth, who headed Stianess, died of old age, already an old woman. She was easily content, fickle and skeptical. She left a child. Ruirklon was put at the head of Stianess. Merktand died of old age in Zailira, already an old woman. She left a widower, Skonllend. With its last member House Cholbria, whose motto was “No one eats alone”, went out: no one was left to bear its name. With the drought on them, the people of Llaness ate only 74% of what they needed. In Llaness the harvest fed everyone again, covering 186% of what was eaten. Born: Rendzond, Dausrath and Randraus. Llaness raised 7 houses, 690 in all. Llodun raised 7 houses, 207 in all. Llaness had 9,088 people, Stianess 6,603, Zailira 5,403, Mueness 2,648 and Llodun 1,958. Skuelgaun ruled. The mood was calm.

why? Tharauth, head of Stianess, dies · why? House Cholbria dies out

Era 167 · Autumn, year 291

In Zailira, Skonllend died of old age, already an old man. With its last member House Sailsiath, whose motto was “One table, one roof”, went out: no one was left to bear its name. Born: Braulsuin. Little Dausrath died of a fever, aged 1. Llaness raised 6 houses, 696 in all. Llodun raised 6 houses, 213 in all. Stianess raised 5 houses, 610 in all. Zailira raised 6 houses, 510 in all. Harvests against the need: Llaness from 56% to 222%, Llodun from 55% to 215%, Mueness from 53% to 211%, Stianess from 53% to 210% and Zailira from 54% to 212%; what was missing came out of the stores. Among the unnamed, 3,739 children were born and 1,410 people died. Llaness had 9,917 people, Stianess 7,199, Zailira 5,892, Mueness 2,890 and Llodun 2,135. Skuelgaun ruled. The mood was calm.

why? House Sailsiath dies out

Era 168 · Summer, year 293

Zuithskaul died after a fall from a half-built roof in Mueness, still young. He left a widow, Chenllueth. In Mueness, Chenllueth died swept away by a river in flood, in the middle of life. With its last member House Braibruel, whose motto was “Let those who come tremble”, went out: no one was left to bear its name. Saisskand took the name of House Tharkgaith, with a motto: “A firm arm”. The harvest fell short in Llaness: only 99% of what was needed was eaten. Born: Zenllairk and Liarkskia. Rendzond and Chauzelui were married. Little Randraus died of a fever, aged 3. Llaness raised 5 houses, 701 in all. Llodun raised 7 houses, 220 in all. Stianess raised 5 houses, 615 in all. Llaness had 10,817 people, Stianess 7,851, Zailira 6,425, Mueness 3,145 and Llodun 2,328. Skuelgaun ruled. The mood was calm.

why? House Braibruel dies out

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