Known as the golden age of civilization, the Age of Might centers on the rise of the Empire of Istar, which becomes the dominant political and religious power in the world. Initially a force for justice, the Kingpriests of Istar grow increasingly tyrannical, seeking to purge the world of evil by any means. This hubris leads to a divine reckoning: the gods send a fiery mountain crashing into the capital of Istar, reshaping the world in what becomes known as the Cataclysm. With that single act, the age of empire ends, and Krynn is cast into darkness and despair.