While Kent was swimming in the past, a lot was happening in the future.
After the Flame Tower closed, as Kent expected, the various leaders of their respective races started arriving in Elarion. Their reason for coming was simple: they wanted to benefit from the sudden rise of the Half-Elves.
Of course, not all came for that; some came with different objectives and motives.
However, the Dwarves, being the first to arrive, were welcomed with open arms, for among the various races, they, to some extent, had some relationship with the Half-Elves.
In attendance were the Dwarven Queen Ylva, Princess Freya, her maid and best friend Helga, two elders, and the Great Blacksmith in all of Sonox, Metal King Magda.
Their visit contained all the ingredients for a good conversation and something to offer.
The Dwarf Queen was friends with Queen Jascia. This was their first good move, bringing the queen to have the conversation.