Keeping the monster hordes at bay first and then the monster tides had progressively drained the resources of the Wild Empire and of the Union of the Awakened human cities, drawing their attention away from the lost cities.
Despite their joint efforts, the situation had kept escalating. The monster tides could now only be contained and lost cities were almost to the brink of escaping from their ancient prisons.
It had been only a matter of time before the lack of manpower combined with bad luck in the timing of the attacks of the monster tides had led a few living legacies to break free.
A few immortal entities of the caliber of the Black Star were now moving freely through Jiera, spreading their blight and growing stronger for it.
