The Second Mistican War
The Second Mistican-Cordorian war began in the eighth or ninth month in the year 71, and shortly ended in the eleventh month, after weeks of tension, turmoil and blood.
The war began with a battle between the elves of Myon and Wharftown. The elves of Myon were upset with the presence of Vince, or ‘Ketaro’, the nefarious leader of this Mistican faction (a radical, extremist and terrorist organization dedicated to pro-human ideology and philosophy and tyrannical ambition).
The sources differ. Wharftown claims the elves attacked first, striking within in the town, with collateral damage. Other sources claim Vince waylaid Lord Carebril of Myon, along with other Misticans (notables being Misty and Landrake).
The battle itself ignited the isle. Gears of war were turning. Vince, sources in Wharftown claimed, was immediately exiled following the battle with the elves. Lord Carebril made a swift recovery. Wharftown did not retaliate against the elves, and the elves did not strike again against Mistica.
Conflict shifted south. Alliances were spoken of between Amy of Bendir and the Councilors of Cordor (of the year 71-72: Havardr Steinsson, Gabriel Sebastian Shields III, and Jolly Fiddlesticks). Cordor claimed Wharftown wished to attack them. It is unsure if it was Mistica or Wharftown wanting this bloodshed (later events might lead this to Mistican intent).
Next, Cordor and Wharftown were at war. Bendir was briefly at war with Wharftown as was Myon. Both settlements backed out. Benwick nor Brogendenstein were never involved (interesting to note, considering the dwarves of the Golden Halls were first to raise axes during the first Mistican conflict).
Of note, Vince, Misty and Landrake Fearlson dressed up as Jel Lyons and Waymen, and then intercepted a meeting that was arranged between Shields III and the real Lyons, along with Aleyna Shire. The Misticans killed Councilor Shields and then Jel Lyons. Misty resented Jel Lyons. Aleyna Shire was caught in crossfire, collateral damage.
Two battles were waged during the Second Mistican-Cordorian War. Cordor lost both times. Few casualties were ever reported on Wharftown’s side. Cordor, at one point, was funded by Bendir, some 300,000-400,000 gold coins were entered into the Cordorian Treasury to help stabilize the city’s economic situation.
The most horrific act was when Vince snuck into the streets of Cordor, and loosed a Hellball upon the Aristotlus, killing many. Vince was executed, his head severed and on display in Execution Square. After Vince’s suicide attack, a one week ceasefire was called by Mayor Iz of Wharftown. Gaelyn, a Cordorian citizen, assassinated Sebak, a Thayan and a Wharftown high official. The ceasefire ended.
No major conflicts arose in this three week period. War was put to an end when an agreement was negotiated between Havardr Steinsson and Iz. It is difficult to discern who the victor was, but Wharftown suffered miniscule in comparison to Cordor. What is evident is that a small group of people with radical thoughts, can ignite the isle in war.
~ Ser Nelehein of Impiltur, Sage-Knight of the Road and Last of the Great Skalds of Impiltur, 71 AR