In the first generation, the Yied Desert (the west part of it) is journeyed through by Sigurd and his army during Chapter 5 on there way toward Grannvale, but the most noteworthy event is the Yied Massacre, in which Travant ambushes Quan, Ethlyn, and the knights of Leonster. Sigurd hears about the massacre when he reaches Phinora Castle. Vaha, the Mage Fighter, is stationed at Phinora Castle, most of the Lopto Sect are from the Yied Shrine, Lene grew up at Darna, and it is presumed Coirpre was here for a little while before being adopted by Hannibal.