Editing Timber Wars

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 [[Christian Vanover]] and published on the now-defunct [[3DO]] message board.

: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|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]]

== See also: ==
* [[List of wars in Enroth (world)]]

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