War of the Vile

The Conflict

Prelude

The rapid expansion of The Pravalon Empire and The Myrvan Dynasty led to minor disputes between these new colonists. At the same time, the decimation caused by the Storm of Incarnum brought on by the Twins had nearly destroyed theWéssarian Civilzation. Thus, a sort of power vacuum began to suck in all that wished to gain a major foothold in the region. Tensions began to heighten as borders were pushed or ignored, new towns were raided, and natives were pushed form their homes. In addition, the native territories of the Lythari Elves were being threatened with each passing day. And it soon came to be that the Royal Family Members of the Myrvan Dynasty sought to lie and scheme their way into the native's trust. Little did they known that the Myrvan Dynasty's plans sought to remove the Lythari and the Wéssarians. Then, as if on que, each side planned very specific attacks against various elements of the opposing sides, and all became very aware that a major war had been started

Deployment

Throughout the decades that this war spanned, several territories and islands were lost and gained, major sea battles were fought, and new horrific ways of warring were tested on unsuspecting targets. The Myrvan Dynasty occupied several key ports and towns where the Lythari and Wéssarians were located, either through a supposed truce or complete oppression. The Pravalon Empire, however, did not have many allies to rely on, and thus called for as many forces from the mainland, including the advanced technology that their founders, The Zebetian Empire, had brought with them. Thus, various airship battles were fought, in which the Pravalon Empire dominated. On the flip side, land battles that were strategically planned by the Myrvans were won quite handily.

Over time, the Lythari and the Wéssarians who, in the past, had formed a long lasting peace, came together to attempt to push these colonists and oppressors out of the Archipelago. The lies of the Myrvan Dynasty were revealed too late, however, and many of the strong towns, settlements, Thar'vens, and cities of the natives were occupied and controlled by the Dynasty and the Empire.

Nearing the end of the war, The Twisted Cutlasses were formed. They were, at first, a conglomerate of pirate-like factions with little to no organization or control. Before the war, several pirate families ruled over their respective factions, and often warred with each other. Then, with this conflict brewing across the isles, many locals, natives, and otherwise were displaced and had no where to go. Thus, The Families saw an opportunity to grow rapidly and hopefully prevent this war from sinking them into oblivion. The Twisted Cutlasses soon became a haven for all that wished to escape the war or, in many cases, to assist with the resistance against the other sides.

Battlefield

Most of the battles were fought in the sea. The Naval forces of all sides were strong enough for various armadas to meet in The Varenburg Straight or the Everfrost Ocean. The battles on land that were mainly won by the Myrvan Dynasty were seldom, yet important for the control of the major isles. Airship battles were eventually fought and dominated by The Pravalon Empire, and the other sides involved in this conflict could do little to resist such an assault.

Outcome

• The significant decrease in population of all sides of the conflict 
  
• The near-crumbling of the governments the Myrvan Dynasty and the Pravalon Empire
  
• The relocation of many locals and outsiders alike to the Twisted Cutlasses 
  

Aftermath

• The complete destruction of the Wessarian Civilization and the domination over the Lythari Elves
  
• The loss of common knowledge about the Wessarian Civilization
  
• The formation of The Twisted Cutlasses
  

Battlefield Type

Naval

Start Date

876 AW

Ending Date

902 AW

Conflict Result

The Myrvan Dynasty, The Pravalon Empire, and the Twisted Cutlasses grew to the point where all were considered victorious in certain perspectives. The Lythari and the Wessarians suffered the most, and the Wessarian Empire crumbled to dust.

Belligerents

The Myrvan Dynasty

• The Myrvan Dynasty

The Pravalon Empire

• The Pravalon Empire

Strength

• 7 Royal Family Members
  
• 14 Elite Blood Generals
  
• 25 Crimson Captains
  
• 60 Staffels
  
• 156 Regiments
  
• Over 20,000 Crimson Soldiers
  
• 80 Frigates
  
• 40 Caravels
  
• 25 Galleons
  

• 5 Aegis Prime Council Members
  
• 12 Highlore Generals
  
• 25 Highlore Captains
  
• 50 Staffels
  
• 140 Regiments
  
• Over 25,000 Peacekeepers
  
• 26 Airships
• 90 Frigates
  
• 56 Ironhead Galleys
  
• 32 Galleons
  

Casualties

• 2 Royal Family Members
  
• 10 Elite Blood Generals
  
• 20 Crimson Captains
  
• 48 Staffels
  
• 112 Regiments
  
• 15,456 Crimson Soldiers
  
• 65 Frigates
  
• 33 Caravels
  
• 21 Galleons
  

• 6 Highlore Generals
  
• 19 Highlore Captains
  
• 62 Frigates
  
• 40 Ironhead Galleys
  
• 22 Galleons
  
• 16,042 Peacekeepers
  
• 6 Airships
  
• 72 Frigates
  
• 42 Ironhead Galleys
• 25 Galleons
  

Objectives

• Dominate and sway the Lythari elves to help assist the war effort
  
• The control of the southern empire of Wéssar and assist with it's complete collapse
  
• Use the eosteric research into Demonic Blood to enhance soldiers and specialized units
  

• The full control of the isles and the destruction of The Myrvan Dynasty
  
• The full ownership of The World Rift for specific, otherworldly research
  
• The subservience of the natives of the region
  
• The full enderstand and use of the ancient magic and knowledge of Wessar
  

Maps

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  The Archipelago of Ashunian