550: Council of SevenIn August of 550, a second result of adventurer chaos occurred. The seven governments of Er formed a weak central government, known as the Council of Seven. Represented is Ishali, the cities of the Toa, Zairie, Orgli, Bandli, Woodli and a delegate from the colonies. At first this group was nothing more than a forum to openly discuss problems, and reduce the chances of open conflict. Beginning in 552, though, various institutions and adventuring groups empowered the council by offering their charters for ratification. Since many of these groups were promised to protect legal governments it was a great leap in the Council's authority. It also ended debate about the Council's right to exist.
Erian population: 400,000.