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| − | The '''Elven Cold War''' was a rivalry between the Dominion of Malin, the Conclave of Gladewynn, and the | + | 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 == | == History == | ||
| − | + | During the Bronze Rebellion, three elves rose to prominence: Kairn Calithil, son of the preceding High Prince of the Dominion; Khaine Csarathaire; and Belestram Sylvaeri, a descendant 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, | + | However, growing rivalries between the trio would cause a fissure to form within the then-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 rounds. 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 | + | Under that pretense, the [https://wiki.lordofthecraft.net/index.php?title=The_Elder_Alliance_of_1679] was signed. Eventually, 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, whereupon Atandt Irongrinder challenged him to a duel to the death. Abelas, much to the dismay of the elven bystanders present, was felled and decapitated by the end of their dispute. In response, Kairn Calithil returned from the countryside and seized the city with his bannermen and Frostbeard allies. The rebels were chased out of the city, and Belestram Sylvaeri was detained for letting them inside in the first place. After wiping the blood off of the fallen king's crown, Kairn approached Renn Vaeloryïs and placed it on her head. |
| − | Kairn | + | During the trial, Belestram was challenged by Kairn to a duel to determine whether he was responsible for the late king's death or not. 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 Abelas' champions. Belestram picked his own son, Fëanor Sylvaeri, and two mercenaries to be his champions. The Alderfolk, being palpably superior, won the bout, and upon drawing first blood, spared the lives of the three combatants. 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 his hand from his wrist and exiling him from the Dominion. |
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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.
Contents
History
During the Bronze Rebellion, three elves rose to prominence: Kairn Calithil, son of the preceding High Prince of the Dominion; Khaine Csarathaire; and Belestram Sylvaeri, a descendant 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 then-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 rounds. 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 [1] was signed. Eventually, 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, whereupon Atandt Irongrinder challenged him to a duel to the death. Abelas, much to the dismay of the elven bystanders present, was felled and decapitated by the end of their dispute. In response, Kairn Calithil returned from the countryside and seized the city with his bannermen and Frostbeard allies. The rebels were chased out of the city, and Belestram Sylvaeri was detained for letting them inside in the first place. After wiping the blood off of the fallen king's crown, Kairn approached Renn Vaeloryïs and placed it on her head.
During the trial, Belestram was challenged by Kairn to a duel to determine whether he was responsible for the late king's death or not. 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 Abelas' champions. Belestram picked his own son, Fëanor Sylvaeri, and two mercenaries to be his champions. The Alderfolk, being palpably superior, won the bout, and upon drawing first blood, spared the lives of the three combatants. 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 his hand from his wrist and exiling him from the Dominion.
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Confrontations
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Outcome
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War Parties
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Important Figures
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