Era 2000 AE

The Settlement of Era located on Erisle in the Ephemeral Archipelago in the Thousand Isles was once a booming Borough before 1999 AE when the isolated Isles experienced the Temporal Storm which caused every great calamity in history to afflict the archipelago at once. The very fabric of reality itself was torn asunder and the few survivors witnessed horrors like no other.

By the year 2000 AE, those who were left built a new Village in the outskirts of the decimation, and life in Era carried on.

## Locations in Era

### Town Center

The Town Center is the Hub of the new Settlement of Era and features the densest concentration of homes and businesses in the area, which given the small population of the village is not all that many.

#### Era Town Hall

Era Town Hall is the center of local government in Era and served as the office of Mayor Praytor until his death on the 3rd of Sprout, 2000 AE. Following Praytor's death, the building became the office of the Traveler and was primarily managed by Praytor's secretary, Julia. The Town Hall also contains Era's post office, which is run by Revere.

#### Era Inn

Era Inn is a cozy twelve room bed, board, and breakfast establishment at the center of town hosted by the tender Susan. Amadeus the piano man and the singer Melody have taken up permanent residence within the Inn.

#### Blue Moon Bar

The Blue Moon Bar is an evening restaurant and bar run by the rough and gruff Aaron. Every night the bar is graced with musical stylings of Amadeus and Melody, and once a week, they are joined by Rover as well.

#### Jack's General Goods

Jack's General Goods is a small shop run by John that stocks a simple variety of tools and home goods that the other more specialized establishments of Era fail to provide.

#### Twin Sisters Tailors

The Twin Sisters Tailors is a clothing and fabric store managed by the twins Katherine and Catherine as well as their venerable Great Aunt, Granny.

#### Baked Bean Cafe

The Baked Bean Cafe is a coffee shop and bakery co-owned and operated by the longterm lovers, Baker and Stella.

#### Doc's Apothecary

Doc's Apothecary is a local clinic headed by the medic Doc and his adopted daughter Cecelia.

#### Church of the Holy Light

The Church of the Holy Light is a chapel dedicated to the worship of Holith that was constructed by the Church of Light under direct orders from Pope Lumina. Despite the tiny population of Era, the pastor of the church is the supreme Archbishop Solaris, one of the most powerful mages on Aum. Solaris is aided by his young ward, Solycia.

#### Central Plaza

The Central Plaza serves as the gathering grounds for many of the seasonal events and holiday celebrations in Era as well as just a place for residents to meet, chat, and relax.

### Ancient Temple Area

The Ancient Temple to the southeast of Era has existed on Erisle since time immemorial. None know its true origin.

#### Temple of Our Ancestors

The temple itself is known as the Temple of Our Ancestors, though in truth, none are certain who created the temple and what purpose it held. The Temple is currently being guarded by Antai, a young monk who moved to Era after the Temporal Storm.

#### Ethan's Digsite

In order to ascertain more knowledge about the Temple and the effects of the Temporal Storm, archeologist Ethan, once of the University of the Falling Sands, established a Digsite just outside the Temple to scour the land for fossils and ancient artifacts.

#### Wumu's Curiosities

Wumu's Curiosities is a shop of antiques and intrigues curated by the mystical and whimsical Wumu.

### South Beach

South Beach is a beautiful stretch of coastline to the South of the Era Town Center.

#### Marlin's Mariner's

Marlin's Mariner's is a fishing store run by the Ancient Mariner, Marlon.

#### Summer Shack

The Summer Shack is a seasonal beach goods and snack store run by Gen during the Summer months.

#### Diver's Hut

The Diver's Hut is the home of the diver, Deo.

#### Era Trade Depot

The Era Trade Depot is a small designated commercial zone utilized by merchants visiting Era, the most frequent being Yuu and his hired muscle, Grug.

#### Widow Dock

The Widow Dock is an old wooden plankway that is haunted by the Phantom Watcher, Alice.

#### Tidepool Alcove

The Tidepool Alcove is a hidden area on the beach that is home to the mermaid Coralia.

### Antique Plain

The Antique Plain lies to the northwest of Era and contains surprisingly nutrient-rich soil for a grassland.

#### Antique Vineyard & Brewery

Antique Vineyard & Brewery is a new establishment created by Gerald and his wife Esmeralda.

#### Antique Farm

The Antique Farm is a simple family-owned farm run by Helen and her daughter Dorothy with the occasional help from the young David when he is not getting himself into mischief.

#### Neoteric Ranch

The Neoteric Ranch is a simple family-owned ranch

#### Lost Treasures Orphanage

The Lost Treasures Orphanage is a small dormitory managed by Mity, who by herself cares for six children: Rex, Oliver, Nico, Robin, Eve, and Kage. Occasionally, the Jolly Fool Veska will come to visit and lend a hand.

### Old Oak Forest

The Old Oak Forest is a place ancient Oak and Archtrees that lies to the northeast of Era.

#### Builder's League Mill

The Builder's League Mill is a wood mill and construction company run by Mason and Forrest.

#### Hunter's Cabin

The Hunter's Cabin is the home of the Eccentric Hunterman, Jaeger.

#### Hollowed Oak

Deep in the forest lies the Hollowed Oak where the Witch Rika and her sprite Mei reside.

#### Glistening Spring

The Glistening Spring is a mystical location not far from the Hollowed Oak.

### Venis Lake

Venis Lake is a scenic freshwater lake that lies to the southwest of Era.

#### Era Town Library

The Era Town Library hosts a surprisingly large collection of rare books that managed to survive the devastation of the storm. It is managed by the meek Harmony.

#### Museum of the Ages

The Mysterious Museum of the Ages is a derelict yet grandiose building curated by the Enigmatic Anon.

#### Wright Workshop

The Wright Workshop is a small industrial facility where Wright conducts his alchemical experiments and his sister Ria designs beautiful works of art.

#### Alabaster's Manor

At the far west of the Lake stands a magnificent mansion of marble and gold, home to the noble Alabaster and his godchild Lily as well as their servants Sebastian and Chamila.

### Archway Mountains

The Archway Mountains to the north of Era form a natural barrier between the new settlement on the south coast of Erisle and the dangerously warped lands beyond.

#### Fierce Fire Smithy

The Fierce Fire Smithy is a forge operated by the blacksmith Taiga and the jeweler Isaac.

#### Era Mines

Era Mines is an ancient mineshaft that tunnels deep beneath the Archway Mountains and is inhabited by Pete.

#### Wildman's Cave

The Wildman's Cave lies on a ridge high up on the West Arch Mountain and is the home of Oso.

#### Onsen Spring

The Onsen Spring is a natural hot spring managed by the candle maker, Natsumi.

#### Archway Guard Tower

The Archway Guard Tower, watched over by the ever-vigilant soldier June, protects Era from the horrors beyond its walls.

## Surroundings

Following the Temporal Storm, the southern coast of Erisle was spared from the twisting into extreme microclimates that much of the Ephemeral Archipelago experienced. Farther north, however, it was as if new lands entirely had suddenly spawned into the world, had life and civilizations all their own that from their perspective must have lasted millennia, only to crumble to ruin the instant that the storm subsided.

## See Also

Aeon 2000 AE

Seiki 2000 AE