The Blackout

The Blackout was a country-wide event that occurred in Scalmoore. During the Blackout, the entire country lost electricity and was plunged into darkness for several years. This was due to a halt in the shipping, production, and refinement of taldinite, which at the time was refined by the city of Thundarses. As to why and how this catastrophe was allowed to ultimately come to pass... few know the answers.
During the Blackout, there was a significant rise in criminal activity, as law enforcement struggled to maintain order in the chaos. In response, a select few citizens banded together to form vigilante groups, patrolling their neighborhoods and protecting their homes and families. Theodore Granger, Orrin Durinmec, Lewis McKerras and Echo on the Wind were some of the most notable vigilantes at the time.
The aftermath of the Blackout has had a lasting impact on Scalmoore. The government has implemented stricter security measures to prevent another such event from happening, and many citizens remain wary and suspicious of each other. The Blackout is also partially responsible for the Wytching Hour, a nightly curfew on magick use in the country, as the cause of the Blackout is believed to have been at least partially magical in nature.