Imperial Interregnum

Emperor Haestein of House Ischildt dies childless and without a named heir. Several of Haestein's generals attempt to claim the throne in Førstazar just as large numbers of humans begin to migrate south into imperial lands.
The Interregnum lasts for over 50 years before House Aranore establishes Athas as the new Imperial capital and defeats the last rival claimants. The effects of the Interregnum were lasting and humiliating for the empire, most of their land west of the Falbred river was lost, including their ancient capital of Førstazar. It would take some time before the Imperium was ready to even attempt to reconquer any of the lost lands.

The Conflict

Prelude

Emperor Haestein of House Ischildt dies childless and without a named heir. Several of Haestein's generals attempt to claim the throne in Førstazar just as large numbers of humans begin to migrate south into imperial lands.

Outcome

House Aranore wins the Throne. The Imperium is severely weakened and several 'bandit kingdoms' are established in the west of Tyr. The Taenic Free-Cities are allowed to secede from the empire after a brief rebellion and form their own independent bloc.

Aftermath

What's left of the Empire is now ruled from Athas. Several attempts to retake Førstazar fail and the kingdoms to the west become more entrenched. The Taenic Free-Cities maintain their hard-fought independence from the throne but maintain good trading relations.

Historical Significance

Legacy

The end of dwarven hegemony across most of Tyr.

Conflict Type

War

Start Date

213

Ending Date

267

Conflict Result

House Aranore won the Imperial Throne and established Athas as the new capital. The Imperium loses most of its territory west of the Falbred River.

Belligerents

House of Aranore

Led by

Strength

Casualties

Objectives

To seat Oswulf of House Aranore on the Imperial Throne

House of Helsted

Led by

Strength

Casualties

Objectives

To seat Baern of House Helsted on the Imperial throne.

House of Brazzik

Led by

Strength

Casualties

Objectives

To seat Hilde of House Brazzik on the Imperial throne.

House of Daerdahk

Led by

Strength

Casualties

Objectives

To seat Beloril of House Daerdahk on the Imperial throne.

House of Merigga

Led by

Strength

Casualties

Objectives

To seat Morana of House Merigga on the Imperial throne.

Taenic Coalition

Led by

Strength

Casualties

Objectives

To gain independence for the cities of the Anuiran Peninsula.

Various Human tribes

Led by

Strength

Primarily made up of Taltan and Baruvanni tribesmen

Casualties

Objectives

A new homeland for the peoples of the great migration.