Central Earth, on the New Continent.
In the months David and his comrades pursued the Snail Shell Ship, the Emperor's death—crushed by the ship's tentacles—triggered a chain reaction. A chaotic war over the Vitali Empire's territories had already descended into a quagmire.
Luwalden, the various nations of Central Earth, and even the neighboring Elven Kingdom to the north had all become entangled in the conflict.
The High Elves' actions, however, were more like those of an external balancing hand. Once the Vitali Empire showed signs of collapse, the High Elves continuously intervened by supplying resources, weapons, and even dispatching squads of freelance mercenaries to support the front lines.
They had clearly become aware of the threat posed by the dragons.
Before Skanis on the Old Continent was fully subdued, they were unwilling to see a new power emerge in southern Central Earth potent enough to threaten them.
