The Early Middle Ages is the fourth age the player progresses through, and allows of technologies and building styles characterized by the predominant use of wood in the structures (e.g. Frame Houses and Clapboard Houses). 

Started with the decline of the Western Roman Empire.

This period had a population decline, especially in urban centres, a decline of trade, and increased immigration.

The period has been labelled the "Dark Ages", a characterization highlighting the relative scarcity of literary and cultural output from this time.

Requirements for Age Completion

• Forge Points - 505
• Supplies - 63,250
• Coins - 31,500
• Diamonds - 600 (Optional)
• Marble (BA) - 22
• Dye (BA) - 46
• Lumber (BA) - 34
• Wine (BA) - 35
• Stone (BA) - 61
• Ebony (IA) - 63
• Jewelry (IA) - 90
• Limestone (IA) - 70
• Iron (IA) - 82
• Cloth (IA) - 77
• Granite (EMA) - 4
• Alabaster (EMA) - 14
• Honey (EMA) - 20
• Copper (EMA) - 23 
• Gold (EMA) - 30