The celebrations in Dairuchi roar across the Basin, as the dracnari there engage in drunken festivities. In their inebriated state, they declare themselves free and no longer under the sphere of influence of the Grand Dominion of Gaudiguch. Far to the north, the Village of Talthos, displeased with the control of the Holy Kingdom of New Celest, declares itself free, and seeks to negotiate new trade arrangements.

The Village of Dairuchi has called down a temporary spell of peace to protect its borders, declaring that, in honor of Eroee, it does not wish war within its borders.

The Village of Talthos has called down a temporary spell of peace to protect its borders, declaring that it does not ever wish war within its borders at any time.