The Elven rulers of Cirdoniel grew incredibly displeased with their inhabitants; the dark Elf Miriam Darkwood had been taking Kobolds into the city's underground, whilst another dark Elf; Ariel Dawnsinger, was promoted to Vigil-leader and head of the Cirdoniel military. This drew immense jealously from the high Elf population and sparked a rift between the two. The once grand city was shattered and no citizen would return to their ruins, as a constant reminder of what their foolish pride had wrought.