Lost Lands

Life, Death

While there was much to be thankful for, there was a great feeling of sadness and loss for those who were no longer with them. By this I do not only mean those who died in the catastrophes, but also those who were stuck across a wide chasm, the Great Rift. The empire had lost one of its kingdoms to the Rift, as did other rulers lose their lands and people. 

At first, attempts to cross the Rift were made, however after years of trying they realized the impossibility of the task. The Rift was simply too wide, too deep and was as long as the continent. Even attempts to sail around had failed. The Rift had caused the sea level along the shore to drop considerably leaving large perilous cliffs. They had to cope with the fact that they would never see these people of the lost lands again. It was assumed that the living conditions on the other side would be unsuitable for living, if isolated from the rest of the world. So memorials were created to remember those who were left for the mercy of death.