Like Ironheart County, Crimson Phoenix has seen tumultuous times. In 1999 they faced a threat created by a Lost One who challenged the city after Duke Firedrake left Ferris Castle for the Duchy of Palmetto. No sooner had they (or the Dreaming) defeated her than a chimerical plague swept through, almost destroying everyone. By early 2001 the County weas again strong, under Count Octavious of House Fiona. In mid-2001 Octavious left, and Duke Nought invested Baron Dargon of House Gwydion as the new Count.