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The '''Elven Cold War''' was a rivalry between the Dominion of Malin, the Conclave of Gladewynn, and the Isle of Aegrothond. The conflict was spurred by the assassination of High Prince Abelas Caerme'onn.  
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The '''Elven Cold War''' was a rivalry between the [[Dominion of Malin]], the [[The Atraedean Kingdom of Gladewynn | Conclave of Gladewynn]], and the [[Aegrothond | Isles of Aegrothond]]. The conflict was spurred by the assassination of King Abelas Caerme'onn.
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
  
In the Bronze Rebellion, three Elven men rose to prominence: Kairn Calithil, the son of the preceding reigning High Prince of the Dominion of Malin, Khaine Csarathaire, and Belestram Sylvaeri the descendant of the last High Prince of Malinnor, Eleron Sylvaeri. In the years that followed the Reconstruction Period after the war, the three men were made princes, and became prominent members of the reformed government.
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During the Bronze Rebellion, three elves rose to prominence: [[Kairn Calithil]], son of the preceding High Prince; [[Khaine Csarathaire]]; and [[Belestram Sylvaeri]], grandson of the last High Prince of Malinor, Eleron Sylvaeri. In the years that followed the Reconstruction Period after the war, they rose to distinction as members of the Dominion's reformed government.
  
However, the rivalries between the three men would cause a fissure to form within the decaying Dominion of Malin, and close to forty-years after reconstruction had begun the rivalries grew even more vicious. The three men had agreed to set the precedent that each reigning Royarch would serve one-term and not return to the title. However, Belestram had expressed the intent that he be named Kairn Calithil's successor following the tumultuous [[War of the Loftywoods]] and the subsequent annexation of the Barrowlands. However, when Kairn Calithil resigned, he had not told his council nor did he tell any of his contemporaries. Without a word, the King had simply walked up to Abelas Caerme'onn upon returning to the city, and then placed his own crown upon the younger Elf's brow, before simply turning and walking away to sit on a bench in the city square.
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However, growing rivalries between the trio would cause a fissure to form within the decaying Dominion of Malin, which only grew more and more vicious as the years went on. The three agreed to set the precedent that each reigning royarch would serve only one term and not return to the title. However, Belestram had expressed the intent that he be named Kairn's successor, following the tumultuous [[War of the Loftywoods]] and the subsequent annexation of the Barrowlands. When Kairn resigned from kingship, he had not told his council, nor any of his contemporaries; without a word, he simply walked up to [[Abelas Caerme'onn]] and placed his own crown upon the younger elf's head before turning to walk off and sit on a bench in the city square.
  
With that, the Elvenking Abelas Caerme'onn received confirmation from the Upper Council, and was deemed the heir to Elvendom. Abelas decreed that Belestram Sylvaeri would become his Lord Diplomat and that Arwenia Ithelanen cement the position as Annilir, the leader of the Order of Virarim - the Elven military. Murmurs of another war were heard now, a war against the Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah, a Dwarvish state ruled by the Frostbeards who had rebelled and dissolved the Grand Kingdom of Urguan. Belestram Sylvaeri advocated for the war and persuaded King Abelas that it was in the Dominion of Malin's best interest to intervene, despite the counter argument from Arwenia and Kairn that the country was unprepared for another war. Abelas stated that if the Kingdom of Renatus agreed to stay out of the conflict, he would support the Urguani claimant.  
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After receiving confirmation from the Upper Council, Abelas was deemed the heir to Elvendom. He decreed that Belestram Sylvaeri would become his Lord Diplomat, and that Arwenia Ithelanen had cemented her position as Annilir - the leader of the elven military order known as the Virarim. At the time, rumors of a war against the Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah - a fief presided over by the Frostbeards that had rebelled against and dissolved the Grand Kingdom of Urguan - began making their way around. Belestram advocated for the war and attempted to persuade King Abelas that it was in the Dominion's best interest to intervene, despite the counter-argument from Arwenia and Kairn that the country was unprepared for another war. Abelas stated that if the Kingdom of Renatus agreed to stay out of the conflict, he would support the Urguani claimant.  
  
Under that pretense, the [https://wiki.lordofthecraft.net/index.php?title=The_Elder_Alliance_of_1679] was signed. Eventually, the realization dawned that the Kingdom of Renatus would stand side-by-side with the Frostbeards as they had in the past, and the Elvenking Abelas then made it apparent that the Dominion of Malin would not sally to the aid of the Urguani rebels. Enraged, they came to host a diplomatic meeting wherein Atandt Irongrinder decapitated Elvenking Abelas as the Virarim and Elven councilors stood their in horror. In response, Kairn Calithil returned home from the countryside, and the Ithelanens and Kaz'Ulrah military seized the city, and the Urguani assassins were chased out of the city. Kairn arrested Belestram Sylvaeri and then while wiping the blood off the crown with a cloth, turned and put it on Renn Vaeloryïs' brow.  
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Under that pretense, the [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/175610-alliance-the-elder-alliance-of-1679/ Elder Alliance of 1679] was signed. Eventually, though, the realization dawned on Abelas that the Renatians would stand side-by-side with the Frostbeards as they had in the past. The royarch made it apparent that the Dominion would not sally to the aid of Urguan, and would instead stay out of the war. Enraged, the Urguani confronted Abelas in his own halls, where Atandt Irongrinder challenged him to a duel to the death. The two's dispute ended quickly with Abelas' head being severed from his shoulders. In response to this, Kairn Calithil returned from the countryside to seize the city with his bannermen and Frostbeard allies. The rebels were chased out, and Belestram Sylvaeri was placed under arrest. After wiping the blood off of the fallen king's crown, Kairn approached [[Renn Vaeloryïs]] and placed it on her head.
  
Kairn challenged Belestram to a duel to decide whether he had been responsible for Abelas' assassination, and then Belestram refused. The two reached the consensus that they would have their champions fight for them. Kaz, Aneirin, and Kairn elected to be the King Abelas' champions, and Belestram selected his own son Feanor Sylvaeri and two mercenaries to fight them. The Alderfolk won and then upon drawing first blood, spared the three combatants and let them return to their homes. Kaz severed Belestram's hand and then exiled him from the Dominion of Malin.  
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During the succeeding trial, Belestram was challenged by Kairn to a duel to determine whether he was responsible for what had transpired. He refused initially, so the two reached the consensus that they would have their champions fight for them. Kairn, Kaz, and Aneir'in Ithelanen elected to be the dead king's champions. Belestram picked his own son, [[Fëanor Sylvaeri]], and two random mercenaries to be his. As they were palpably superior, the Alderfolk won the bout. Upon drawing first blood, they spared the lives of the three combatants and sent them home. Kaz then turned to address Belestram, saying, "As you are a man of the quill, I will not abide by your ability to write lies and mistruths. So, I shall claim your hand," before severing the elf's hand from his wrist and exiling him from the Dominion.
  
 
=== Prelude ===
 
=== Prelude ===

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Date: 15th of the Sun’s Smile, 1686 - 14th of the First Seed, 1712
Location: Atlas, Arcas
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The Elven Cold War was a rivalry between the Dominion of Malin, the Conclave of Gladewynn, and the Isles of Aegrothond. The conflict was spurred by the assassination of King Abelas Caerme'onn.

History

During the Bronze Rebellion, three elves rose to prominence: Kairn Calithil, son of the preceding High Prince; Khaine Csarathaire; and Belestram Sylvaeri, grandson of the last High Prince of Malinor, Eleron Sylvaeri. In the years that followed the Reconstruction Period after the war, they rose to distinction as members of the Dominion's reformed government.

However, growing rivalries between the trio would cause a fissure to form within the decaying Dominion of Malin, which only grew more and more vicious as the years went on. The three agreed to set the precedent that each reigning royarch would serve only one term and not return to the title. However, Belestram had expressed the intent that he be named Kairn's successor, following the tumultuous War of the Loftywoods and the subsequent annexation of the Barrowlands. When Kairn resigned from kingship, he had not told his council, nor any of his contemporaries; without a word, he simply walked up to Abelas Caerme'onn and placed his own crown upon the younger elf's head before turning to walk off and sit on a bench in the city square.

After receiving confirmation from the Upper Council, Abelas was deemed the heir to Elvendom. He decreed that Belestram Sylvaeri would become his Lord Diplomat, and that Arwenia Ithelanen had cemented her position as Annilir - the leader of the elven military order known as the Virarim. At the time, rumors of a war against the Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah - a fief presided over by the Frostbeards that had rebelled against and dissolved the Grand Kingdom of Urguan - began making their way around. Belestram advocated for the war and attempted to persuade King Abelas that it was in the Dominion's best interest to intervene, despite the counter-argument from Arwenia and Kairn that the country was unprepared for another war. Abelas stated that if the Kingdom of Renatus agreed to stay out of the conflict, he would support the Urguani claimant.

Under that pretense, the Elder Alliance of 1679 was signed. Eventually, though, the realization dawned on Abelas that the Renatians would stand side-by-side with the Frostbeards as they had in the past. The royarch made it apparent that the Dominion would not sally to the aid of Urguan, and would instead stay out of the war. Enraged, the Urguani confronted Abelas in his own halls, where Atandt Irongrinder challenged him to a duel to the death. The two's dispute ended quickly with Abelas' head being severed from his shoulders. In response to this, Kairn Calithil returned from the countryside to seize the city with his bannermen and Frostbeard allies. The rebels were chased out, and Belestram Sylvaeri was placed under arrest. After wiping the blood off of the fallen king's crown, Kairn approached Renn Vaeloryïs and placed it on her head.

During the succeeding trial, Belestram was challenged by Kairn to a duel to determine whether he was responsible for what had transpired. He refused initially, so the two reached the consensus that they would have their champions fight for them. Kairn, Kaz, and Aneir'in Ithelanen elected to be the dead king's champions. Belestram picked his own son, Fëanor Sylvaeri, and two random mercenaries to be his. As they were palpably superior, the Alderfolk won the bout. Upon drawing first blood, they spared the lives of the three combatants and sent them home. Kaz then turned to address Belestram, saying, "As you are a man of the quill, I will not abide by your ability to write lies and mistruths. So, I shall claim your hand," before severing the elf's hand from his wrist and exiling him from the Dominion.

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