− | Scholars cite the decline of [[Central Dantria]] as the main reason for the New Dawn. By this time both Central Dantria and Land began to experience increased waves of isolationism, coupled with the loss of populations to the wealthy [[Western Dantria]]. Crossing [[Ouna]] was viewed as a way to reach Leykarya, a developed country that seemed to have had a somewhat mythical status in Dantria. Word quickly came back, however, that Leykarya was not overly welcoming: it was connected to the Continent by an isthmus that was fairly easy to control. Therefore, migrants quickly turned further to the east. They were, however, able to establish some trading with Leykarya centered in Ouna Town in the west of the Duls Settlements.
| + | The decline of [[Central Dantria]] and its rising rivalry with the economically successful [[Western Dantria]] and [[Wunnah]] led its government to consider expansion. General Panoe was tasked with conquering [[Leykarya]]. This was an unrealistic project, but it was used as a way to raise money and increase morale of the population. The project failed, since Leykarya was connected to the Continent by an isthmus that was fairly easy for them to defend. General Panoe realized that there is no easy way back through the Ouna. Duls Settlements were established, so that people can stay while small portions of them cross back. There was not enough food to go back, but there was enough food to stay. In other words, many people were stuck. |