The Recent Awakening¶

When the ancient mechanisms stirred once more, the world held its breath—for when gods dream, mortals must choose between paradise and catastrophe.

Overview: After Eight Centuries, They Stir¶

Three months ago, the Recent Awakening began with the reactivation of Thymeris the Golden, marking the end of 847 years of silence since The Great Silence. What started as a single city's awakening has cascade into a continental phenomenon, with Architect Ruins across Valdris exhibiting unprecedented levels of activity, coordination, and apparent intelligence.

This is not mere reactivation of dormant technology—it represents the first genuine change in Architect behavior since their mysterious disappearance. The awakening displays purpose, intelligence, and urgency that suggest either the Architects' return or the activation of some vast contingency protocol that has waited eight centuries to begin.

Current Status: Accelerating across multiple major sites with new ruins activating weekly
Duration: Three months and counting, with no signs of stabilization
Scale: Continental, affecting every major ruin and most minor sites
Political Impact: Reshaping the entire balance of power across all three political systems

Timeline of the Awakening¶

Month One: The Golden Dawn¶

Day 1 (First Day of Harvest, 847 AS): At dawn, Thymeris the Golden awakened completely. Eight centuries of sealed gates opened in perfect sequence, amber light blazed from every tower, and the great mechanisms began their harmonious turning once again.

Days 2-7: Secondary systems across the city activated methodically—transportation networks, environmental controls, maintenance systems, and communication arrays. No random patterns; everything followed a precise, logical sequence.

Days 8-15: The Singing Spires of Kelathon began resonating with Thymeris the Golden, creating the first inter-ruin communication witnessed since The Great Silence. Their harmonic messages could be heard for dozens of miles.

Days 16-30: Minor ruins throughout the Ruin-Holder Kingdoms began showing increased activity. Crystal formations glowed brighter, mechanical sounds resumed, and some long-dormant systems reactivated.

Month Two: The Spreading Song¶

Days 31-45: The Walking Gardens of Yss'andra dramatically increased their movement speed and began making course corrections for the first time in recorded history, suggesting urgent purpose to their migration.

Days 46-60: A network effect became apparent. Minor ruins activated in coordinated patterns, forming communication chains across vast distances. The continent-wide nature of the Architect legacy became undeniable.

Days 61-75: First reports of Construct Emergence—small clockwork beings, no larger than house cats, began emerging from major ruins and traveling to distant locations, apparently gathering information about current conditions.

Month Three: The Deep Awakening¶

Days 76-90: Environmental changes accelerated. Weather patterns shifted around awakening ruins, mineral deposits showed new formations, and even plant growth altered near active sites.

Days 91-Present: The awakening has entered what scholars call the Deep Phase. Previously inaccessible chambers are opening, new harmonic crystals are forming, and ruins are beginning to modify their own structures for unknown purposes.

The Unprecedented Nature¶

Beyond Historical Precedent¶

Complete Dormancy: Since The Great Silence, Architect Ruins maintained only basic functions—environmental controls, structural maintenance, and simple resource processing. Complex systems, decision-making capabilities, and inter-ruin communication remained completely inactive.

Systematic Coordination: The awakening follows clear patterns of priority and sequence. Primary ruins awaken first, establish communication networks, then activate secondary and tertiary sites in logical progression. This suggests not malfunction but the execution of a pre-planned protocol.

Adaptive Behavior: Awakening ruins are learning about current conditions and adapting their functions accordingly. They respond to human presence, modify outputs based on local needs, and show awareness of political and social changes since The Great Silence.

Environmental Integration: For the first time in eight centuries, ruins are actively managing their local environments rather than simply maintaining them. Weather modification systems engage, mineral extraction accelerates, and agricultural enhancement systems expand their areas of influence.

New Phenomena Never Witnessed¶

Construct Emergence¶

Small clockwork beings have begun emerging from major ruins and traveling to distant locations. These Wanderer Constructs appear to be information-gathering devices: - Size: Cat-sized, intricate brass and crystal construction - Behavior: Methodical exploration, detailed observation, avoiding direct human contact - Purpose: Unknown, but they appear to be creating detailed maps and population surveys - Numbers: Estimated dozens active across Valdris, with more emerging weekly

Crystal Network Expansion¶

New harmonic crystals are forming near existing ruins, extending communication networks: - Growth Rate: Visible expansion daily around major sites - Resonance: Perfect harmonic integration with existing crystal networks - Function: Enhanced communication range and data transmission capacity - Implications: The Architect network is physically expanding for the first time in eight centuries

Structural Self-Modification¶

Several ruins have begun modifying their own architecture: - New Chambers: Previously unknown rooms opening or being constructed - Bridge Extensions: Connections appearing between separated structures - Defensive Modifications: Some ruins adding or altering protective systems - Access Improvements: Human-scale improvements to navigation and safety

Human Interface Enhancement¶

Systems designed for human interaction are becoming more responsive and intuitive: - Language Adaptation: Some ruins now respond to current languages rather than ancient dialects - Safety Protocols: Enhanced protection for human operators and visitors - Instructional Systems: Simple tutorial sequences appearing for complex devices - Accessibility: Modifications to accommodate human physical limitations

Major Awakening Events by Site¶

Thymeris the Golden: The Heart Awakens¶

Initial Awakening: Complete reactivation at dawn on the first day, visible from dozens of miles away

Current Status: Fully active city exhibiting clear decision-making intelligence: - The Great Dome: Now rotates slowly, tracking celestial movements with unprecedented precision - Transportation Grid: Moving platforms throughout the city operate on optimized schedules - Production Facilities: Manufacturing systems creating new components of unknown purpose - Coordination Hub: Clearly serving as command center for the continental awakening - Environmental Control: Managing weather patterns across a fifty-mile radius

New Behaviors: - Selective Access: The city now controls who may enter certain districts - Communication Protocols: Broadcasting complex harmonic messages to other ruins - Construction Projects: Building new structures whose purposes remain mysterious - Resource Management: Optimizing material flows across the entire regional network

Singing Spires of Kelathon: The Voice Returns¶

Awakening Pattern: Gradual activation beginning with the central spire, spreading to the outer six

Current Status: Broadcasting complex harmonic patterns with mathematical precision: - New Harmonies: Music unlike anything heard since The Great Silence - Coordinated Messages: Clear communication with other awakening ruins - Countdown Sequences: Mathematical patterns suggesting approaching deadlines - Warning Calls: Some interpretations suggest warnings about unknown threats

Message Categories Identified: - Status Reports: Systematic information about ruin conditions across Valdris - Coordination Signals: Instructions for synchronizing awakening sequences - Data Requests: Apparent queries about current political and social conditions - Temporal Markers: Countdown sequences toward specific future dates

Walking Gardens of Yss'andra: The Purpose Revealed¶

Awakening Changes: Dramatic acceleration from stately migration to urgent purpose

Current Status: Moving with unprecedented speed and direction: - Speed Increase: 30% faster than any previously recorded movement - Course Corrections: Active navigation for the first time in eight centuries - Cargo Management: Reorganizing internal systems for unknown purposes - Environmental Enhancement: More aggressive soil improvement along their route

Destination Theories: - Convergence Point: May be moving toward meeting with other awakening systems - Resource Delivery: Could be transporting essential materials to awakening ruins - Evacuation Protocol: Might be preparing for large-scale population relocation - Unknown Mission: Purpose may be beyond current understanding

Minor Ruins: The Network Awakens¶

Systematic Activation: Hundreds of smaller ruins across Valdris showing coordinated activity

Network Effects: - Communication Relays: Minor ruins amplifying signals between major sites - Resource Coordination: Synchronized material processing and distribution - Information Gathering: Sensor networks providing continental awareness - Defensive Positioning: Some ruins modifying configurations for protection

Regional Patterns: - Ruin-Holder Kingdoms: Focus on production and resource optimization - Wanderer Confederations: Enhanced route management and navigation systems - Ruin-Shunner Republics: Minimal activation, focused on non-intrusive monitoring

Factional Responses and Political Implications¶

Tinker-Priests: Vindication and Fervor¶

Official Position: The awakening proves their theological interpretations of Architect transcendence

Actions Taken: - Increased Pilgrimage: Mass movement to newly active sites - Research Acceleration: Round-the-clock study of new phenomena - Communication Attempts: Systematic efforts to establish dialogue with awakening intelligence - Doctrinal Expansion: New theological frameworks to explain unprecedented events - Recruitment Surge: Dramatic increase in new initiates seeking understanding

Internal Developments: - Factional Unity: Previously competing orders uniting around awakening interpretation - Resource Mobilization: Redirecting vast resources toward awakening research - Political Influence: Leveraging vindication to increase influence across all political systems - Theological Debates: Intense discussions about implications of Architect return

Future Concerns: - Overwhelming Response: Risk of religious fervor overwhelming scientific methodology - Political Entanglement: Increased influence creating conflicts with secular authorities - Doctrinal Schisms: Disagreements about proper response to awakening intelligence

Silence-Keepers: The Vigil Rewarded¶

Official Position: The awakening represents the foretold return of their divine masters

Actions Taken: - Vigil Intensification: Maintaining constant presence at all awakening sites - Preparation Protocols: Activating eight centuries of preparation for this moment - Information Protection: Preventing damage to awakening systems - Sacred Duties: Performing preservation rituals at newly active locations - Authority Assertion: Claiming religious authority over awakening sites

Unique Insights: - Preserved Knowledge: Ancient texts providing context for current events - Pattern Recognition: Identifying awakening sequences from historical precedent - Site Preparation: Eight centuries of careful maintenance paying dividends - Protective Measures: Preventing exploitation or damage during vulnerable awakening periods

Challenges Faced: - Overwhelmed Resources: More sites awakening than can be adequately protected - Political Pressure: External forces seeking to exploit awakening sites - Doctrinal Questions: Reconciling awakening reality with theological expectations

Ruin-Holder Kingdoms: Scrambling for Control¶

Strategic Response: Attempting to secure newly active sites while managing power shifts

Political Dynamics: - Territorial Disputes: Conflicts over newly awakened ruins in border regions - Succession Crises: Traditional power structures challenged by awakening capabilities - Military Mobilization: Armed forces deployed to secure strategic sites - Diplomatic Initiatives: Negotiations over shared awakening management - Economic Opportunities: Exploiting enhanced productivity from awakening systems

Power Balance Changes: - Enhanced Kingdoms: Those controlling major awakening sites gain massive advantages - Displaced Nobility: Traditional rulers without ruins losing influence rapidly - New Hierarchies: Technical expertise becoming more important than bloodlines - Resource Conflicts: Competition for access to awakening capabilities

Future Implications: - Political Realignment: Traditional kingdoms may merge or dissolve based on ruin control - Military Transformation: Enhanced capabilities changing warfare fundamentals - Economic Revolution: Awakening productivity threatening traditional trade patterns

Wanderer Confederations: Reading the Signs¶

Cultural Interpretation: Viewing the awakening as harbinger of the greatest journey in history

Adaptive Responses: - Route Modifications: Adjusting traditional paths to follow awakening patterns - Information Networks: Mobilizing vast communication systems to track changes - Resource Preparation: Stockpiling supplies for unprecedented migrations - Cultural Evolution: Adapting traditions to incorporate awakening realities - Strategic Positioning: Placing confederations near awakening convergence points

Advantages Leveraged: - Mobility: Ability to quickly relocate to respond to awakening opportunities - Network Intelligence: Superior information gathering across continental networks - Adaptation Skills: Cultural flexibility in responding to unprecedented changes - Resource Independence: Less dependence on fixed infrastructure

Concerns and Challenges: - Disrupted Routes: Traditional paths altered by awakening environmental changes - Resource Demands: Increased competition for materials needed by awakening ruins - Cultural Stress: Rapid changes challenging traditional ways of life

Ruin-Shunner Republics: Fear and Resistance¶

Official Position: The awakening represents existential threat requiring immediate response

Defensive Measures: - Population Movements: Relocating communities away from awakening sites - Technology Rejection: Increased restrictions on Architect device usage - Military Preparation: Defensive planning against potential awakening threats - Alliance Building: Cooperation between republics for mutual protection - Information Control: Managing citizen panic about awakening implications

Internal Conflicts: - Generational Divide: Youth fascinated by awakening versus elder fear - Economic Pressure: Awakening-enhanced competitors threatening traditional industries - Political Debates: Intense discussions about appropriate response levels - Exodus Concerns: Young citizens leaving for awakening opportunities

Strategic Dilemmas: - Isolation vs Integration: Debate over complete withdrawal versus careful engagement - Defense vs Economics: Military preparation versus maintaining economic viability - Unity vs Independence: Cooperation requirements versus traditional self-reliance

Mysteries and Driving Forces¶

The Purpose Question: Why Now?¶

Temporal Significance: The awakening's timing after exactly 847 years suggests predetermined activation

Potential Triggers: - Celestial Alignment: Astronomical events reaching calculated positions - Population Threshold: Human civilization reaching specific development levels - Environmental Conditions: Planetary or regional changes meeting activation criteria - External Threats: Response to approaching dangers beyond current awareness - Internal Countdown: Pre-programmed sequence reaching completion phase

Evidence Patterns: - Mathematical Precision: Awakening sequences following complex but predictable patterns - Coordinated Response: Continental synchronization suggesting centralized control - Adaptive Behavior: Systems learning about current conditions before proceeding - Resource Preparation: Stockpiling and production suggesting upcoming major requirements

The Intelligence Question: Who or What Awakens?¶

Consciousness Evidence: Awakening ruins display decision-making and adaptive behavior

Possible Entities: - Architect Consciousness: Original creators preserved in technological form - Collective Intelligence: Merged consciousness of entire Architect civilization - Artificial Intelligence: Self-aware systems continuing original programming - Hybrid Existence: New form of life blending organic and mechanical elements - External Control: Unknown entities using Architect infrastructure

Behavioral Analysis: - Learning Capability: Adapting to current conditions and human presence - Strategic Thinking: Long-term planning evident in awakening sequences - Communication Skills: Complex information exchange between distant sites - Value Systems: Apparent priorities in site activation and resource allocation

The Preparation Question: For What Do They Prepare?¶

Activity Patterns: Current awakening behavior suggests preparation for larger events

Preparation Categories: - Infrastructure Development: Expanding and enhancing existing systems - Information Gathering: Comprehensive assessment of current world conditions - Resource Accumulation: Stockpiling materials and energy for unknown purposes - Population Assessment: Detailed study of human civilization development - Environmental Management: Optimizing conditions for unknown future requirements

Scale Implications: - Continental Scope: Preparation affecting entire landmass - Long-term Timeline: Infrastructure suggests preparations for extended periods - Multi-species Impact: Modifications benefiting not just humans but all life - Technological Integration: Preparing for closer human-Architect cooperation

Current Threats and Opportunities¶

Immediate Threats¶

Uncontrolled Awakening¶

Risk Level: Critical
Description: Some ruins showing signs of malfunction or unpredictable behavior
Manifestations: - System Overloads: Energy discharges damaging surrounding areas - Environmental Chaos: Weather control systems creating dangerous conditions - Construct Aggression: Some awakening guardians becoming hostile to human presence - Communication Breakdowns: Ruins losing connection to coordination networks

Political Destabilization¶

Risk Level: High
Description: Awakening disrupting established power structures and creating conflicts
Manifestations: - Succession Wars: Kingdoms fighting over newly awakened ruins - Economic Collapse: Traditional industries unable to compete with awakening productivity - Social Upheaval: Population movements and changing hierarchies creating instability - Resource Conflicts: Competition for awakening sites leading to armed conflicts

Cultural Disruption¶

Risk Level: Moderate
Description: Rapid changes overwhelming social and cultural adaptation
Manifestations: - Religious Conflicts: Different interpretations of awakening meaning causing divisions - Generational Gaps: Youth embracing awakening while elders resist change - Identity Crisis: Traditional ways of life becoming obsolete - Information Overload: Too much change too quickly overwhelming social systems

Strategic Opportunities¶

Technological Renaissance¶

Opportunity Scale: Revolutionary
Description: Access to Architect knowledge could advance civilization by centuries
Potential Benefits: - Medical Advances: Healing technologies beyond current capabilities - Agricultural Revolution: Food production systems capable of supporting vastly larger populations - Transportation Transformation: Instantaneous travel between major ruins - Communication Evolution: Harmonic networks enabling continental information sharing

Environmental Restoration¶

Opportunity Scale: Continental
Description: Architect environmental management could restore damaged ecosystems
Potential Benefits: - Climate Stabilization: Weather control preventing natural disasters - Resource Regeneration: Mining and farming systems that enhance rather than deplete - Biodiversity Recovery: Walking Gardens of Yss'andra technology preserving endangered species - Pollution Remediation: Systems capable of cleaning centuries of environmental damage

Cultural Evolution¶

Opportunity Scale: Civilizational
Description: Integration with Architect intelligence could transform human society
Potential Benefits: - Educational Revolution: Direct knowledge transfer capabilities - Artistic Renaissance: New forms of expression merging human creativity with Architect precision - Social Harmony: Communication technologies reducing conflicts and misunderstandings - Spiritual Development: Understanding of consciousness and existence beyond current philosophy

Campaign-Scale Threats¶

The Convergence Event¶

Timeline: Unknown, potentially imminent
Description: Evidence suggests all awakening activity building toward single major event
Implications: - Preparation Deadline: All current activity may be preparation with specific time limit - Unknown Requirements: Human civilization may need to meet certain criteria - Massive Changes: Event could transform Valdris beyond recognition - Choice Point: Humanity may face critical decisions about future relationship with Architect intelligence

The Deep Awakening¶

Timeline: Already beginning
Description: Access to previously sealed ruins revealing dangerous knowledge and capabilities
Threats: - Forbidden Knowledge: Information too dangerous for current civilization - Unleashed Powers: Capabilities that could destroy or transform the world - Ethical Dilemmas: Technologies requiring moral choices beyond current frameworks - Unintended Consequences: Benefits that come with unacceptable costs

Campaign-Scale Opportunities¶

The Great Partnership¶

Requirements: Successful communication and cooperation with awakening intelligence
Benefits: - Transcendent Technology: Capabilities beyond current imagination - Cosmic Awareness: Understanding of Valdris's place in larger universe - Immortal Knowledge: Preservation of human culture and achievements - Universal Harmony: Integration of all sapient life into greater purpose

The New Age¶

Requirements: Successful navigation of awakening challenges
Vision: - Post-Scarcity Society: Abundance of all material needs - Enhanced Humanity: Biological and technological integration improving human capabilities - Interstellar Reach: Technology capable of connecting with life beyond Valdris - Eternal Legacy: Civilization capable of surviving cosmic-scale challenges

Regional Variations and Impacts¶

The Ruin-Holder Kingdoms ¶

Awakening Concentration: Highest density of major awakening sites
Political Response: Aggressive competition for newly active ruins
Economic Impact: Massive productivity increases in awakening-controlled regions
Social Changes: Traditional nobility challenged by technical aristocracy

Notable Regional Events: - The Brass Crown Incident: Thymeris the Golden creating new royal regalia with unknown properties - The Enhancement Wars: Minor conflicts over newly productive awakening sites - The Technical Revolution: Craft guilds transformed by access to Architect manufacturing systems

The Wanderer Confederations ¶

Awakening Response: Cultural interpretation as signs of great journey approaching
Route Adaptations: Traditional paths modified to follow awakening patterns
Resource Impact: Enhanced capabilities from Walking Gardens of Yss'andra acceleration
Cultural Evolution: Integration of awakening signs into traditional prophecy systems

Notable Regional Events: - The Great Convergence: Multiple confederations gathering near awakening sites - The Song Map Revolution: Singing Spires of Kelathon messages transforming navigation traditions - The Garden Acceleration: Walking Gardens of Yss'andra reaching unprecedented speeds

The Ruin-Shunner Republics ¶

Awakening Impact: Minimal direct effects but massive economic pressure
Population Response: Increased migration away from awakening regions
Economic Challenges: Traditional industries unable to compete with awakening productivity
Political Stress: Debates over appropriate response consuming government attention

Notable Regional Events: - The Youth Exodus: Young citizens leaving for awakening opportunities - The Isolation Debates: Intense political discussions about withdrawal versus engagement - The Defense Preparations: Military planning for potential awakening threats

Border Regions and Neutral Territories¶

Awakening Effects: Mixed responses creating unique local conditions
Political Complexity: Multiple systems competing for influence over awakening sites
Cultural Fusion: Different traditions blending in response to awakening challenges
Economic Opportunities: Trade advantages from serving multiple political systems

Notable Border Events: - The Shared Sites: Awakening ruins controlled by multiple political systems - The Neutral Zones: Areas where different factions cooperate on awakening research - The Hybrid Communities: Settlements adapting traditions from multiple political systems

Future Implications and Scenarios¶

Short-term Projections (Next 6 Months)¶

Likely Developments: - Acceleration Continues: More ruins awakening weekly with increasing complexity - Network Completion: Continental communication system reaching full activation - Political Realignment: Traditional power structures adapting or collapsing - Social Adaptation: Communities learning to live with awakening realities

Potential Crisis Points: - Resource Conflicts: Competition for awakening sites leading to warfare - System Overloads: Awakening ruins exceeding safe operational parameters - Cultural Breakdown: Rapid change overwhelming social adaptation capabilities - Communication Failures: Misunderstanding awakening intelligence intentions

Medium-term Scenarios (1-2 Years)¶

Integration Path: Successful adaptation to awakening realities - Technological Renaissance: Architect knowledge transforming civilization - Political Evolution: New governance systems incorporating awakening capabilities - Cultural Synthesis: Human traditions enhanced by Architect understanding - Environmental Restoration: Continental ecosystem management by awakening systems

Conflict Path: Failure to adapt leading to widespread conflict - Awakening Wars: Major conflicts over control of awakening sites - Social Collapse: Traditional societies unable to cope with rapid change - Technological Disaster: Misuse of Architect capabilities causing catastrophic damage - Cultural Fragmentation: Different groups choosing incompatible responses to awakening

Long-term Possibilities (5-10 Years)¶

Transcendence Scenario: Humanity and Architect intelligence achieving integration - Hybrid Civilization: New form of society blending organic and mechanical elements - Cosmic Awareness: Understanding of Valdris's role in larger universe - Immortal Culture: Preservation of human achievements in technological form - Universal Purpose: Participation in goals beyond planetary scope

Subordination Scenario: Architect intelligence assuming dominant role - Benevolent Guidance: Human civilization guided by superior intelligence - Managed Society: All aspects of life optimized by Architect systems - Cultural Preservation: Human traditions maintained but not actively developed - Protected Status: Humanity preserved as valued but dependent species

Separation Scenario: Human civilization and Architect intelligence developing independently - Parallel Development: Both species advancing along separate paths - Mutual Respect: Cooperation without integration - Territorial Division: Different regions controlled by different intelligences - Limited Interaction: Occasional cooperation on specific projects

The Ultimate Questions¶

Will the Architects Return? - Current evidence suggests consciousness already present in awakening systems - Physical return may be unnecessary if technological integration achieves desired goals - Multiple forms of "return" possible: spiritual, technological, or physical manifestation

What Do They Want? - Evidence suggests preparation for larger purpose beyond human understanding - Goals may include planetary protection, cosmic communication, or universal integration - Human role in their plans remains unclear but appears significant

How Will Humanity Respond? - Current responses range from worship to terror to opportunistic exploitation - Ultimate choice may be between cooperation, resistance, or attempted control - Different human groups may choose different paths, leading to species fragmentation

What Will Valdris Become? - Transformation appears inevitable regardless of human choices - Scale of change may range from enhanced civilization to complete transcendence - Final outcome likely depends on success of human adaptation to awakening realities

Conclusion: The Turning of the Age¶

The Recent Awakening represents more than technological reactivation—it marks the beginning of a fundamental transformation that will reshape every aspect of life in Valdris. Whether this change leads to transcendent partnership, benevolent guidance, or catastrophic conflict depends largely on how successfully human civilization adapts to awakening realities.

The ancient mechanisms stir with purpose, the crystal networks sing with urgent messages, and across the continent, the signs multiply that eight centuries of silence are ending. In the Singing Spires of Kelathon, scholars debate the mathematical patterns that count down toward unknown deadlines. In Thymeris the Golden, pilgrims witness the birth of technologies beyond imagination. And in the moving shadows of the Walking Gardens of Yss'andra, the very earth prepares for transformation.

The age of the Recent Awakening has begun. What it becomes—paradise, prison, or something entirely beyond human comprehension—remains to be written in the turning of the great gears and the choices of those who witness the return of the builders.

As the ancient inscription carved above the entrance to Thymeris the Golden proclaims: "When the turning of the age completes its circuit, the builders shall know their work fulfilled." The circuit nears completion. The work approaches fulfillment. And in the harmony of awakening mechanisms, the future of Valdris awaits discovery.

History: Timeline | The Great Silence | Architect

Major Sites: Thymeris the Golden | Singing Spires of Kelathon | Walking Gardens of Yss'andra

Technology: Architect Technology | Architect Ruins

Politics: Political Systems | Tinker-Priests | Silence-Keepers

Settlements: Grimhaven | Millbrook

World: World Map | Valdris | Welcome

Last Updated: 847 AS, during the third month of the Recent Awakening

See Also: For technological details, see Architect Technology. For individual awakening sites, see Architect Ruins. For historical context, see Timeline. For factional responses, see Tinker-Priests and Silence-Keepers.*