The year 1363 Dalereckoning passed uneventfully.
Cormyr entered a rare period of relative peace. After its rapid development, the Sunset Lands now had time to consolidate its gains. Fifteen new villages had been established in Hulek Forest. Under Aaron's leadership, every villager received land. They worked diligently, fencing their plots with crude wooden barriers and longing for a better new life.
Once the Chaos Expedition opened, the Round Table Hall was packed every day. Adventurers came from every direction, queuing outside the enormous building day after day as they waited for their chance to embark.
The entrance to the Round Table Hall was always bustling.
"Elite high-agility warrior here! Demon hordes are my specialty! I can take ten at once! Looking for a party!"
"Three looking for one! We've got healing, support, and a tank covered! Need a main damage dealer! Paladins proficient in Divine Smite preferred!"
"Divination mage forming a party! Need at least one cleric or druid! Rangers and paladins work too! No warriors! I repeat, no warriors!"
"Monk of the Way of the Four Elements, the best class in the multiverse, looking for a party! Get me to Elite rank and I can cast Fireball!"
"Chaos Life Cola! Three gold a bottle!"
Large numbers of adventurers crowded the entrance to the Round Table Hall. Since only a limited number of parties could undertake the Chaos Expedition at once, adventurers often had to wait, gathering in the surrounding area. Some who came alone or with companions sought regular teammates rather than waiting to be matched into a temporary party upon entry.
The influx of adventurers quickly brought economic prosperity. If they were staying here, they would naturally need accommodation and have money to spend. Inns and taverns soon sprang up around the Round Table Hall, followed by all