Where the Sinter Dynasty was one of reconstruction and development, the Mercenian Dynasty was one of exploration and expansion. Seafaring gained many advances, as explorers set to map out the continent and outlying islands. The Isle of Ravlos was finally discovered, giving a source to the ages long conflict with the Ravlish Barbarians, which gave the Bloodcoast its name.
During the Godwars, refugees had fled into the southwest, settling an untamed and unexplored area that would later become Free Dynoria. The Empire sought to bring this new Kingdom into the fold, but the fighting was long and involved. Unaffiliated tribes of people had also settled many other areas of the continent, and these 'barbarians' were systematically conquered.
Factional fighting between feudal empires was also frequent, with many leaders owning their own private armies. The First Order of Royal Knights was founded, along with other orders devoted to particular Dukes, Counts, Barons, or other nobles. Military technology advanced: armor technology was increasing, with chainmail and banded mail common, and the longbow was first introduced from the Elves.
The final Mercenian King was slain in battle, at the age of 20, trying to defeat a minor noble accused of refusing to send troops. A brief civil war would erupt, as the Kingdom sought a new liege.
