“For the next thousand years, the three races prospered working together. The Orcs mined the hills, the Aihi farmed the valley and raised cattle and sheep, along with helping to mine the hills and fish the rivers and the sea. The Serpentauri took part in every activity, using their breath of fire and their great strength to help till the fields, herd livestock, and carry loads of product. Commerce developed between the Five Islands and the mainland of Oakvalor, which resulted in the king of Oakvalor buying the Five Islands. Each race became more adept in magic and science. Every once in a while, a band of Cannibals would enter the valley or raid a mine, killing a few Orcs or men.
“Toward the end of that thousand years, an Orc by the name of Orlek was elected to the Council as representati
