The War of Coffers

Military: War

The dwarves of Agem Orshen and the human nobles of the houses engaged in a bitter war over the valuable minerals and gems in the mountains. The dwarves, using their knowledge of the underground tunnels, launched surprise attacks on human mining operations while the humans brought in mercenaries to try and overwhelm the dwarves. After many years of fighting, the war ended in a stalemate, and the dwarves and humans agreed to a treaty that allowed for fair trade. However, the relationship between the two groups remained tense and marked by mistrust and conflict.

The dwarves of Agem Orshen had long lived in the mountains that were rich in valuable minerals and gems. The human nobles of the houses, particularly House Obsidian and House Leviathan, became increasingly interested in the riches that lay beneath the mountains. They began to encroach on dwarven territory, digging mines and tunnels that threatened the dwarves' way of life. At first, the dwarves tried to negotiate with the human nobles, but their requests for fair compensation and respect were ignored. Tensions escalated, and soon the dwarves and the humans were engaged in a bitter war.   The dwarves used their superior knowledge of the mountains and underground tunnels to launch surprise attacks on human mining operations. The human nobles, meanwhile, brought in mercenaries and hired armies to try and overwhelm the dwarves.   After many years of fighting, the war finally came to a stalemate. Neither side could gain a clear advantage, and both suffered heavy losses. The dwarves and humans eventually agreed to a treaty that allowed the humans to continue mining in the mountains in exchange for a fair trade of goods and resources with the dwarves.   However, even though the war had ended, the relationship between the dwarves and humans remained rocky. There was still a deep-seated mistrust and resentment between the two groups, and skirmishes and conflicts continued to erupt from time to time. The dwarves felt that their way of life had been threatened, and the humans felt that they had been denied their rightful share of the riches in the mountains.   To this day, the relationship between dwarves and humans in the region is still marked by tension and suspicion. Despite the treaty that was signed, there are still many who remember the war and the bitter struggles that led up to it. The scars of the conflict may never fully heal, and the dwarves and humans of Agem Orshen will likely continue to be wary of each other for generations to come.