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never had a strong grip on the Lhazaar Principalities or REFUGEES AND SHORTAGES
the gnome nation of Zilargo, and they held the Demon Refugees live in every major city, including tens of thou­
Wastes in name only. Other states were born in violence: sands of exiles produced by Cyre's destruction. Cyrans
the elves of Valenar and the goblins of Darguun seized are a people without a homeland, seeking shelter and
their realms by force. But Aundair yearns to reclaim the sustenance in the lands of their former enemies. Many
Eldeen Reaches, Breland keeps a wary eye on the mon­ Cyran refugees are former soldiers who were fighting in
strous kingdom of Droaam, and many mistrust the Vale­ enemy territory when the Mourning struck, or they were
nar elves. Within the Five Nations, anger remains over farmers and merchants who escaped before their nation
how the final lines were drawn; for example, Thrane re­ was consumed. Former nobles now have nothing but
tains control of the ancient Aundairian city of Thaliost, rags, and scholars or artists live in alleyways.
seized during the war. Citie.s and towns still suffer from shortages in the
aftermath of the war. Farmlands, workers, and the
PHYSICAL DAMAGE resources devoted to the war were lost. Nations are
The borders between nations demonstrate the impact of recovering, and most essential services and goods are
generations of conflict. Forests and farmlands scorched available in major cities. But there is always the possi­
by fire and magic are still recovering. Ruined cities have bility that something you want-a luxury item or a spell
yet to be reclaimed, along with shattered villages and component-simply isn't available or can be acquired
abandoned fortresses. These deserted sites now provide only through the black market.
shelter for brigands or are haunted by the restless spir­
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its of those who died in anguish. THE MO R N I N G
This damage reached far beyond the front lines.
Magic-fueled weapons, aerial cavalry, and guerrilla The nation of Cyre was once the heart of the kingdom of
forces all struck deep within enemy territory, and the Galifar. The Last War took a heavy toll on Cyre and its
cities of Khorvaire suffered. Wherever you go, you might citizens, as the nation became a primary battleground
see the scorch marks of fireballs or wreckage from where the Five Nations crossed swords. But no one was
siege weapons. Every nation is working to repair these prepared for the disaster that struck in 994 YK.
wounds, but the damage could linger for generations. Accounts of the Mourning vary. Some say that a
As you create an Eberron character, consider your blinding light engulfed the battlefield near the Saerun
roots and the impact of the war. Was your hometown Road. Others say that dead-gray mists rose in the capital
destroyed in the war? Is your family thriving, or were its city of Metro! and spread from there. Within the space of
members scattered or slain during the conflict? one day, the nation of Cyre had been engulfed in a wall

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