Long Winter

The Long Winter was a direct result of the War of the Three, plunging Creation into a decades long winter. During this time, famine and infighting became common among the mortals of Creation, with only the Amaranthine Empire largely unscathed due to its mysterious crystalline trees. As a result, many flocked to the Empire's banners and flooded its borders.

The Long Winter was brought to an end due to the efforts of several gods. Nyubar and Tai worked together to create the Seven Amber Suns, which would help shoulder the burden of bringing light and warmth to Creation after Tai's injury. Vash, despite being on the opposite side of the War of the Three, still did his part in providing for mortals. The Lord of Change assisted several mortals in enduring the hardships of winter, and even attempted to siphon off more of Kross's energy from the ley-network with the Staff. Finally, Kross himself worked to force winter's retreat, finally heralding the end of this abysmal era.

Strangely, the Woods of Many Minds was unaffected by the Long Winter, although attempts to settle its comparatively mild lands ended in disaster due to Rula's foul influences.