The Recovery Age (Escalating Conflict) - 1006 AE to Present (1253 AE)
Military action
Although at times presented as a glorious period of peace and collaboration, there is as much evidence to suggest a feeling of disdainful tolerance existed, in some regions at least.
Both factions have similar mixed reactions along their (current borders) from the inhabitants of contested lands. There are pockets more tolerant of one faction over the other, some outwardly hostile to one or both factions. Of course, peace being short lived, hostilities resumed along virtually all borders. Queen Ostel was noteworthy during this period. She was particularly active in aggressions in contested lands. In fact, she died in battle in contested territory. As we come into modern times (current year circa 1253s) things have been relatively settled for the main, although the inescapable feeling of regrouping is undeniable, a side benefit of the temporary peace is reigniting of some trade links, economic regrouping and a somewhat prosperous time ensues. This broke down entirely in the 1253AE and hostilities have been ongoing. It is already clear that the number of larger scale battles and other actions are increasing. Further, the use of paid sell swords has become the norm rather than the barely tolerated practice. This has gone some way to, in many regions at least, a degree of regard for sell swords somewhat higher than previously held. Especially those who do what they’re paid to do. Some are noted as well for refusing to do “distasteful” missions or otherwise objectionable tasks.