A few months had passed since the dramatic trial of the Star family, and the realms had settled into a long-awaited peace. The storms of war and betrayal had given way to the gentle rhythms of daily life, as if the universe itself had sighed in relief. The realms, once fractured by tension and conflict, found harmony again. The commercial trading routes were restored, and convoys moved freely between kingdoms, bringing goods and prosperity to all. No more attacks plagued the borders, and even the rogues from the Barren Lands, who had once been a constant threat, found a place in this new world. The realms had opened channels of communication, allowing the rogues to form their own settlements and villages, giving them a chance to build their lives in peace. The dragons, as ever, remained at
