Llyvenwood War

'''Llyvenwood War. 2696-2698 A.D.'''

The Emperor Atavist III, convinces the Assembly that the elves of Llyvenwood are preparing to invade. He launches a preemptive attack, that turns into a bloody, three-year war. The Emperor declares martial law during this time, ultimately disbanding the Illyrian Assembly to quell internal dissent. After this unprecedented move, the Emperor’s Grand Mage, Lord Wyvern defects to Llyvenwood. In a fit of rage, he bans all magic under penalty of death. The war finally comes to a bloody end when the Western Imperial Fleet at sea along with four Imperial Legions on land, are decimated at the Battle of Mercanta. The Emperor’s legendary general, Lord Marshall N’ydwall is also slain in this critical battle. In the aftermath of the war, decrees are made making relations with non-humans a capital crime, attempting to eliminate hybrids as a threat. A precarious peace accord is reached with the Llyvenwood elves, leaving tension and suspicion that lasts to the present day.

- Imperic Encyclopedia, Volume V: History of Illyria