1705
A new tradition is suggested by James Fontaine. Every child of the Island, upon reaching their 16th birthday is to spend one year in travel. Upon their return they must make the decision to remain as part of the Community or forever leave the island. After much discussion the Founding Fathers find merit in this idea and it becomes practice. The first to undertake the Tidelong Year is a member of the Fontaine family. He brings with him a list, goods desired by the community. Upon his return a year later the items on his list are distributed to those who requested them. Afterward the Fontaine family is entrusted with similar lists and no matter how strange the items on that list are, they never fail to return with them and they never reveal who requested what. A sort of privacy that all seem to appreciate.
1710
The Founding Fathers expand the cavern beneath the church, carving the Nine Pillars representing each founding family around the sacrificial well.
1720
The only son of the Shteynhoyz family is chosen by lottery for the Sowing. The family refuses to offer him.
1724
The second born daughter of the Shteynhoyz family is chosen by lottery for the Sowing. The family refuses to offer her.
1725
The year that the island was nearly destroyed after nine days and nine nights of storm. The storm ended after the final members of the Shteynhoyz family were sacrificed.