THE GREAT TREE CITY PROSPERS

Era beginning/end

With the Bandit Coalition shattered, the Wood entered a new age of peace. In Song 415, Alderheart established its governing body, the Birdfolk Council. Many in the city wished the founders to form the Council, but they all refused, save for Ava Windsweft. The others felt their talents could be put to better use elsewhere. Therefore, with a mission to foster a sense of unity among the five birdfolk clans and govern over Alderheart, the first Birdfolk Council was established by Ava, along with representatives from the other four clans. Given Ava’s diplomatic and fair nature, the Council unanimously voted for her to lead it as the first Speaker.   The Council’s first act was to sign the Humblefolk Treaty with leaders from towns and villages across the Wood, effectively placing all of Humblewood under the protection of the newly established Perch Guard. An age of chaos that had reigned for nearly fifteen songs finally came to an end.   After its momentous victory over the Bandit Coalition, the city attracted migrants and merchants from all over the Wood, looking to rebuild their lives. Soon, the great markets in the Canopy and Trunk were constructed, new residents set up homes on the new branchroads, and tunnels were excavated throughout the Trunk.   Word of a better life to be had in the Great Tree City above trickled down to the roots of the Evertree. The call of fortune in the city above outsung any loyalty many had to Bramblewell below. Bramblewell was able to sustain itself for some time but began to fall into disrepair as its folk moved up into Alderheart, seeking opportunity and prosperity. This issue was brought to the attention of the Bird Folk Council many times by the leaders of Bramblewell, but Alderheart, preoccupied with its own affairs, neglected the failing town. By Song 448, Bramblewell had been abandoned completely. Now only overgrown ruins remain of the once proud community, but its legacy lives on in the humblefolk who reside in Alderheart to this day.