The Closing of the Gates

Centuries after the Age of Wandering, growing conflicts among the outside civilisations began to reach the Zephyrians.

Some outsiders sought their healing. Others wanted their magic, and the Burning Tree.

Ether was never conquered or drawn into a war, but the Circle of Roots decided that unrestricted access put too many lives at risk.

The Sunpassages were restricted. From then on, entry was possible only with a Zephyrian escort or a willingly gifted key.