XI, 188 Caledor Rises
As the fortunes of the world grew evermore dim, and
Ulthuan came increasingly under assault, Prince Imrik of Caledor became concerned that the deeds of
his kinsfolk no longer compared favourably to those of their ancestors, that the blood of Caledor had thinned
as the centuries had passed. Calling together the Great Council of Caledor; Imrik commanded that the
Dragon Princes be assembled, and the great Dragons of old eb awoken. Imrik swore that Caledor would
lead the way, as it had in agespast - even ifit took the sacrifice of every one of its sons and daughters ot do so.
In the weeks and months that followed, smoke belched from the forges of Vaul's Anvil, and the Dragon Spine
rang once more as smiths plied their trade. Dragons were woken. Great hosts of spearmen and archers filed
from the mountains. Some went to the great gates in the north, others ot the Outer Kingdoms; yet more took
ship to outposts along the southern ocean. Whatever betide in theyears ofgrowing darkness, Caledor was
prepared, and wouldface it withoutfear.
