An old warforged veteran shares a wartime letter with a younger neighbor in 1250.
Sharn's present rests on a long aftermath. The Last War is centuries behind most residents, but its treaties, ruined places, institutions, and family histories still shape daily life.
| Year or period | What happened |
|---|---|
| 894 YK | Galifar's ruler, Jarot, dies. Rival successors fight over the kingdom, beginning the Last War |
| 994 YK | The Mourning devastates Cyre and leaves the Mournland. Its cause remains unknown |
| 996 YK | The Treaty of Thronehold formally ends the war, recognizes warforged freedom, and bans creation forges |
| Reconstruction | Rebuilding and service provision create growing roles for House contracts |
| Around 1032 YK | The Mana Standard begins as a framework for registration, certification, and service access |
| Following two centuries | Adoption spreads unevenly; House services become entangled with travel, housing, care, and commerce |
| Recent years | Steward construct labor becomes a visible part of House operations |
| 1250 YK | Sharn approaches a vote on the Public Safety and Continuity Act |
From war to daily dependency
Old grievances survived the Treaty, and useful House services became part of rebuilding. The Standard's growth was gradual. Its convenience is now familiar at transit gates, service desks, and accounts used for standing payments.
Breland retained its crown and legislature. Sharn retained elected government and courts. Their authority remains real, alongside House influence over essential systems and the money needed to keep them running.
The past in a household
For most people, the Last War comes through monuments, inherited stories, laws, and institutions. Long-lived residents and old warforged veterans can remember it directly. Cyran communities carry a history of a lost homeland; the Mournland is also the destination of present-day salvage crews.
The coming charter vote puts older fears into current arguments. Supporters invoke safety and the memory of the Mourning. Opponents question the reach of the proposed punishment powers. Its outcome remains ahead of the city.
The more distant background is described in the Last War, the Mourning, and the Treaty.
Sources & adaptation
- Mana Standard Player Primer — PDF pages 2, 4, 6