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The Timber Wars were a series of border conflicts between [[Erathia]] and [[AvLee]] from 646 and 789 AS.
The Timber Wars were a series of border conflicts between [[Erathia]] and [[AvLee]] from 646 and 789 [[AS]].


Under the leadership of [[Gryphonheart|King David Gryphonheart IV]], Erathia was expanding its borders. Some of his explorers and settlers entered the forest north of the nation of Phynaxia and found a rare type of wood, well suited for making bows and other weapons. They started building settlements and sawmills, but soon encountered the native elves, who informed them that they were actually tearing down AvLee. This fact was ignored by the humans, and in 646 AS, an elven ranger arrived at King David's court with a message. The Duke of AvLee was demanding that the humans abandoned all settlements north of Phynaxia, and pay a sum of gold equal to the value of the wood taken from the region, but King David refused, and AvLee declared war against Erathia.
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The following is a short story that was written by a New World Computing employee and published on the now-defunct fansite "The Nether Gods".


As their armies clashed, neither side was strong enough to gain a permanent advantage. The war continued for one and a half century, and the area between the two lands slowly became a desolate wasteland. In 789 AS, after shedding vast amounts of blood and money, the two kingdoms agreed to stop the fighting. While the borders between the nations had shifted, neither side had gained more ground than they had lost. The almost uninhabitable area between them came to be known as the [[Contested Lands]].
:Nearly five hundred years ago, the borders of [[Erathia]] were expanding under the rule of King David Gryphonheart IV. Explorers and settlers travelling into the forests beyond the nation of [[Phynaxia]] found a rare wood, prized for its use in making weapons, especially bows. Sawmills popped up almost as much as settlements, and an ever-increasing number of [[human]]s arrived to work the land.
 
:As the humans spread further into the region, they began meeting an increasing number of [[elves]]. The elves, though initially friendly, quickly informed the humans that they were tearing down the [[AvLee]] - the Kingdom of Elves. The message was ignored, and expansion continued.
 
:In 646 [[A.S.]] an Elven Ranger arrived at the court of King David with a proclamation from the Duke of [[AvLee]], demanding that the King immediately abandon all human settlements north of [[Phynaxia]]. In addition, [[Erathia]] would pay a sum in gold equal to the value of all wood taken from the region. King David's reply was a simple one, "No."
 
:It is said that the Duke was so enraged upon hearing the news that he had the messenger executed for treason. Another proclamation was sent, but this time instead of demands, a declaration of war was issued against [[Erathia]], and so began the Timber Wars.
 
:For the next nearly 150 years, the humans and elves warred with each other. The region over which they fought (which eventually came to be called the [[Contested Lands]]) became a desolate wasteland. Neither side could hold an advantage for any length of time, and the wars only served to sap the military and economic strength of both sides.
 
:Finally, in 789 [[A.S.]], both sides sued for peace. The borders of the two kingdoms had changed, but neither side had gained more ground than it had lost. The [[Contested Lands]] were nearly uninhabitable. In all, it was a bloody, costly loss for both sides.
 
:-[[Finch]]


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Revision as of 02:19, 30 May 2025

The Timber Wars were a series of border conflicts between Erathia and AvLee from 646 and 789 AS.

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The following is a short story that was written by a New World Computing employee and published on the now-defunct fansite "The Nether Gods".

Nearly five hundred years ago, the borders of Erathia were expanding under the rule of King David Gryphonheart IV. Explorers and settlers travelling into the forests beyond the nation of Phynaxia found a rare wood, prized for its use in making weapons, especially bows. Sawmills popped up almost as much as settlements, and an ever-increasing number of humans arrived to work the land.
As the humans spread further into the region, they began meeting an increasing number of elves. The elves, though initially friendly, quickly informed the humans that they were tearing down the AvLee - the Kingdom of Elves. The message was ignored, and expansion continued.
In 646 A.S. an Elven Ranger arrived at the court of King David with a proclamation from the Duke of AvLee, demanding that the King immediately abandon all human settlements north of Phynaxia. In addition, Erathia would pay a sum in gold equal to the value of all wood taken from the region. King David's reply was a simple one, "No."
It is said that the Duke was so enraged upon hearing the news that he had the messenger executed for treason. Another proclamation was sent, but this time instead of demands, a declaration of war was issued against Erathia, and so began the Timber Wars.
For the next nearly 150 years, the humans and elves warred with each other. The region over which they fought (which eventually came to be called the Contested Lands) became a desolate wasteland. Neither side could hold an advantage for any length of time, and the wars only served to sap the military and economic strength of both sides.
Finally, in 789 A.S., both sides sued for peace. The borders of the two kingdoms had changed, but neither side had gained more ground than it had lost. The Contested Lands were nearly uninhabitable. In all, it was a bloody, costly loss for both sides.
-Finch
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