An Age of Peace

An Age of Peace is the cinematic of the Second Orc Book.

## Background

The Kingdoms of Kerrel and Rengar moved in towards the fortress, finding it deserted. Then they reclaim Kerrel territories. Meanwhile, the Kingdom of Zyainor, formerly Toran and Pyrru, now moves to reclaim Lor and Isalmur.

But the matter is not Tribal Dominion's problem anymore, as they leave the fortress and return to Salria. And the non-aggression pact between Amari, Queen of the Dominion, and King Gardon Bloodclaw of Zyainor was in place, the only threats on them are Dwarven Kingdoms, Kerrel and Rengar.

## Synopsis

Amari arrived to the meeting place, where all Tribal Dominion leaders convene for the formal announcement of her being the leader of the Dominion, except for King Gran Gorehowl, who returned to Gnoll Island to prepare transporting Gnolls to Salria. Amari tells them to tell her what are the situation on hand.

Pechan the Mechanic says that the Kingdoms are tearing the cannon apart, as they distrust the weapon. He regretted that he never took it, as he wants to study it. Grella says that it is better left alone, as that weapon will be another reason for Humans to attack them, which Pechan agreed as they are the ones stopped the Demonic invasion. Okri noticed Zyainor never attacked them and only interested in reclaiming the fallen Kingdoms of Lor and Isalmur, respecting the old Salrian border, and never had an interest in retaking Salria. Amari expected that King Gardon Bloodclaw held the end of their bargain, but wanted defenses built on all fronts to prevent attacks. Okri took the task. Amari further told them that they have no need for another war, as they have Dwarves and Kingdom of Rengar on their list of problems, and cannot challenge Zyainor for that reason. Grofzag agreed, but he warned that they must be careful, as Humans rather end them rather than let them alone. Vanessa says that Logan the Skirmisher left to join Zyainor. Brockta the Stomper praised his honor and the only Human who has no grudge against Orcs. Vanessa then says that the Humans of Salria joined them, as she did explain that the Dominion mean no harm to them, and the Salrians hated their former rulers. Amari complimented her, saying that she can do that than they can. Zairmak then tells Amari that the leaders decided for one thing, and that is a leader to lead the Dominion from thereon. And that is Amari. One-Eye agreed to Zairmak. Lokar the Crusher also heard her exploits in Salria, so he pledged the Ironthunder Clan to her service. Grella pledged her forces to her. Brockta pledged the Ogres and Cyclops to her service. The Koydoss Tribe Chieftain pledged his allegiance, in return for their new home. Flammedus offered his forces to her. Pechan says that despite not taking the cannon, the Goblins still will be ally. Vanessa says that Rangul will be proud of her. The Elder of the Gnolls finalized the ceremony by proclaiming Amari Queen of the Dominion. Amari accepted, then commanded that a celebration must be made for ending the great war, and making Salria their new home.

Amari then was seen running towards the Master of Shadows, the path full of countless Shadows the Fallen God collected through the ages. The Master of Shadows tells the player how he suffered from countless setbacks and losses. The monologue ended when Amari arrived to Lord Brian's throne. He congratulated her for the achievements she got. Amari thanked him for his teachings, but the Master of Shadows commended that she did it with her skill, not his teachings. Amari says that she had the Orcs and the Tribal Dominion and the realm for her people. She also said that she sent messengers to other races outside Salria, but careful of who she ally with. She then pledged her forces to him, as also the shadows of people she has killed. Brian then commanded her to stay in Salria, build her forces for a future conflict should arise soon. Then, the Master of Shadows continue his monologue.

Meanwhile, Ornasion approached Aridon the Watcher for a talk. Aridon commanded the Liches to leave him, then asks Ornassion what is it. The Undead Dreadlord says that his vision failed, the Bonelords died and the Tribal Dominion is still strong. Aridon says that the Orcs and their allies are immune to his manipulation, so they are unpredictable in contrast for his plan. Then assured him that the Bonelords did not die for long. They will return to finish their job. Ornasion asks why they want to destroy the Orcs, either because they are roadblocks to his balance, or just plain they cannot be manipulated. Aridon says that without the Orcs, the balance will be restored, as they are not from Arkain. Ornasion says that he fooled himself for the balance he wants, as the Human Kingdoms imploded from their greed and corruption, the Orcs just weakened them further. Then Aridon says that the leader of the Dominion is his "old friend"'s student. The Dreadlord asked if it is Largoth, but Aridon declined to answer. Then he asked the Dreadlord that the agents on Gnoll Island sent a missive and escaped, which the Dreadlord says he received, before the King of the Gnolls returned. The report contains that a temple somewhere on the island was attacked, all the guardians killed and the corpses are just fresh, meaning the attack was recent. Ornasion asked Aridon if the Gnolls knew what the Temple has, Aridon says that he manipulated the Gnolls that the temple is a Zyaise shrine, nothing more. The Dreadlord asked what is next, the Watcher says that the balance is restored, and he will think about the Orcs and their next plans. Ornasion left, and Lord Brian/Bhaarizel arrived, commending what the room is unchanged.

The Watcher says that he must not be too complacent, sarcastically praised him for raising both Tribal Dominion and Zyainor, then asked who he will direct the armies be, while also noting that the Shadows' movements have caught his eyes. Brian says that he does it to fight against their common enemy to prevent that enemy to get what he wants, unlike Aridon who just obsessed with "balance" and does nothing, and told the Watcher he became paranoid. Aridon just tells Brian he can throw his forces to him, but that the Master of Shadows was careful of not throwing his forces to the Undead, which is much more numerous than his minions has, being a mindful master he has, also knew that he can stab him in the back. Brian just talked back about stabbing in the back, like Aridon did to Zindrach after the Demon God nearly killed the Dark One Tregakh. And that is the reason his "balance" fell apart, as if he not betray them, the Dark One would be dead. Aridon says that he killed himself as well after that, preserving his present form only to watch, as the Four were created to supervise Arkain now that Gods were gone. But the Master of Shadows criticized him for raising the mortal corpses, reanimating the dead to launch attack against them, then called it maintaining balance, but it is nothing but direct manipulation. Aridon asked him if he preferred the mortals fall at the hands of Demons, like the Moghtar fell on the hands of the Dark One, while asking him where he was, teaching a boy Shadow Magic. Then Aridon says that he can forgive him, because of the Human host's emotions, that the Shadow Master outbursted. Then he says that Bhaarizel must leave, and he will leave his minions alone, until the time comes.