First Crown War

#War

A long war of attrition between the Veridian EnclaveVeridian Enclave\#location A bountiful and nature-filled faction forming the Western side of the Paradian Empire and the Laylan Continent. Veridian Enclave.jpg * They, much like the Cultivator Deities, believe that to nurture others will undoubtedly lead to this same generosity to oneself. This doesn’t mean that they are not willing to fight, but rather sometimes hard truths are what an individual needs to grow and if this means combat then so be it. *  West Laylan is known for the dense Paradian Jungle wh and the Blackstone LegionBlackstone Legion\#location General Knowledge A fierce and strong faction forming the Eastern side of the * Paradian Empire* and the Laylan Continent. Blackstone Legion.jpg Architecture: 3 blackstone towers §  They, much like the Betrayer Gods, believe that nurturing everybody would eventually lead them to destruction. This doesn’t mean that they leave those who are in need, but rather care well for the poor and unwell. ·  Many Minotaur, Loxodon and Goliath (more individualized folk) live here. §  East Lay for resources and land.

Timeline

Beginning in 533PD the people of Old BlackstoneOld Blackstone\#location Also known as the 'Old State', this settlement rests along the Monarch Crater as one enters the area surrounding Blackstone Volcano. An old dwarven mining town, many chose to relocate to be closer to the Union Passage warn the people of the Veridian EnclaveVeridian Enclave\#location A bountiful and nature-filled faction forming the Western side of the Paradian Empire and the Laylan Continent. Veridian Enclave.jpg * They, much like the Cultivator Deities, believe that to nurture others will undoubtedly lead to this same generosity to oneself. This doesn’t mean that they are not willing to fight, but rather sometimes hard truths are what an individual needs to grow and if this means combat then so be it. *  West Laylan is known for the dense Paradian Jungle wh to become part of the Blackstone LegionBlackstone Legion\#location General Knowledge A fierce and strong faction forming the Eastern side of the * Paradian Empire* and the Laylan Continent. Blackstone Legion.jpg Architecture: 3 blackstone towers §  They, much like the Betrayer Gods, believe that nurturing everybody would eventually lead them to destruction. This doesn’t mean that they leave those who are in need, but rather care well for the poor and unwell. ·  Many Minotaur, Loxodon and Goliath (more individualized folk) live here. §  East Lay or risk conflict and inevitable destruction.

The Veridian EnclaveVeridian Enclave\#location A bountiful and nature-filled faction forming the Western side of the Paradian Empire and the Laylan Continent. Veridian Enclave.jpg * They, much like the Cultivator Deities, believe that to nurture others will undoubtedly lead to this same generosity to oneself. This doesn’t mean that they are not willing to fight, but rather sometimes hard truths are what an individual needs to grow and if this means combat then so be it. *  West Laylan is known for the dense Paradian Jungle wh respond with an attempt for peaceful negotiation but refuse to assimilate.

Conflict ensues

The conflict begins as Blackstone attempt to siege Enclave territory though the isthmus between the two sides of Laylan make it difficult to launch anything but a straight forward attack. Additionally the topological altitude proves too much for the members of the Blackstone LegionBlackstone Legion\#location General Knowledge A fierce and strong faction forming the Eastern side of the * Paradian Empire* and the Laylan Continent. Blackstone Legion.jpg Architecture: 3 blackstone towers §  They, much like the Betrayer Gods, believe that nurturing everybody would eventually lead them to destruction. This doesn’t mean that they leave those who are in need, but rather care well for the poor and unwell. ·  Many Minotaur, Loxodon and Goliath (more individualized folk) live here. §  East Lay to attempt a flank - they would have to venture way down, cross the sea and challenge the treacherous jungle.

Resources dwindle

Several years later, though making headway, the Blackstone LegionBlackstone Legion\#location General Knowledge A fierce and strong faction forming the Eastern side of the * Paradian Empire* and the Laylan Continent. Blackstone Legion.jpg Architecture: 3 blackstone towers §  They, much like the Betrayer Gods, believe that nurturing everybody would eventually lead them to destruction. This doesn’t mean that they leave those who are in need, but rather care well for the poor and unwell. ·  Many Minotaur, Loxodon and Goliath (more individualized folk) live here. §  East Lay chooses to relent with admiration to the 'softer' folk of the Veridian EnclaveVeridian Enclave\#location A bountiful and nature-filled faction forming the Western side of the Paradian Empire and the Laylan Continent. Veridian Enclave.jpg * They, much like the Cultivator Deities, believe that to nurture others will undoubtedly lead to this same generosity to oneself. This doesn’t mean that they are not willing to fight, but rather sometimes hard truths are what an individual needs to grow and if this means combat then so be it. *  West Laylan is known for the dense Paradian Jungle wh. The resources lost and projected time to complete this siege outweighed the potential resources gained.

Aftermath

The 4 long years of war took its toll on both peoples and the after effects cause much dissension within the people as to its worth.

Officially no treaty is signed between the factions.