Wars of the Blight Age

The Askaran-Bethune Border Wars (Intermittent)

Askara vs. Bethune
Context. A prolonged series of skirmishes and clashes over contested borderlands. Askara relied on guerrilla warfare and mystical traditions, while Bethune utilized black powder to push its industrial expansion.
Outcome. Askara has been steadily pushed back over the centuries, defending its borders but at significant cost. The wars isolated Askara further, solidifying its identity as a resistant yet embattled traditionalist nation.

The Buhang War (222–240 BTA)

Gialar vs. Marcia
Context. Marcia sought access to Gialar’s rich mountain resources. The Kapre, defending their sacred territories, waged a guerrilla-style resistance using the mountainous terrain to their advantage.
Outcome. While Marcia gained footholds in lower mountain regions, the Kapre retained their most sacred sites. The war deepened animosities and set the stage for future resource-driven conflicts during the Blight Age.

The Fomorian Incursions (486–502 BTA)

Khunland vs. Avenar and Ryhoreiral
Context. Unified under a warlord, Fomorian-led Khunish clans launched raids into Avenar, targeting farmland and settlements. Ryhoreiral supported Avenar militarily, marking a rare display of international cooperation.
Outcome. The allied forces repelled the incursions but failed to eliminate the threat completely. The Fomorians regrouped, maintaining the potential for future conflicts.

The Ten-Years War (535–545 BTA)

Bethune vs. Ibunor
Context. A war between two industrial giants over trade routes and influence on Oskara. Both nations heavily relied on black powder weaponry, with the war marking a shift toward large-scale industrial conflicts.
Outcome. The war ended in a costly stalemate, with both nations suffering heavy losses. The rivalry persisted, leading to economic and diplomatic tensions.

The Second Siege of Kizar Korath (648–660 BA)

Korath vs. Baleros
Context. Baleros launched an invasion of Korath, targeting its southern territories rich in mineral resources. Korath, already weakened by internal divisions, relied on its fortified cities to repel the Cyclopian forces.
Outcome. Korath narrowly repelled Baleros after a grueling 12-year siege. Though victorious, Korath’s infrastructure was severely damaged, while Baleros suffered heavy losses.

The Steinlund Conflict (671 BTA- Ongoing)

Bethune vs. Steinlund
Context. Bethune attempted to extend its railway through Steinlund, prompting the Zwerge to resist industrial encroachment. The conflict saw increased Zwerge fortifications countering Bethune’s black powder forces.
Outcome. Steinlund halted Bethune’s expansion, maintaining its territorial sovereignty. The conflict remains unresolved, characterized by stalemates and occasional skirmishes.

The Marcian Debt Wars (676 BTA–Ongoing)

Marcia vs. Gialar
Context. Marcia’s industrial ambitions reignited conflict with Gialar, as the Marcian push for critical mountain resources intensified. The Kapre leveraged their knowledge of the terrain to sabotage mining operations and infrastructure.
Outcome. Marcia retained access to some resources but at great cost, with significant mining operations rendered unusable. The war entrenched hostility between the two nations.

Black Powder Development and The Ten-Years War

393 BTA: Ibunor develops the first firearm, pioneering black powder technology.
407 BTA: Bethune begins adopting black powder, creating an arms race.
535 BTA: Ibunor declares war on Bethune, initiating the Ten-Years War.
538 BTA: Black powder becomes central to Bethune’s military strategy.
541-542 BTA: Other nations, including the Dwergar of Kazak and Korath, and the humans of Marcia, begin integrating black powder.
545 BTA: The Ten-Years War ends inconclusively, leaving both empires bloodied but determined.

The Conquest of Gane (Ogre Wars)

Ibunor waged war against the ogres of Gane for over 300 years before fully subjugating them.

330–350 BTA: Ogre warbands raid Ibunese settlements in the Northern Raids.
380–410 BTA: The Border Wars begin as Ibunor expands southward.
450–470 BTA: The First Ibunese Invasion fails due to the Ogres’ endurance tactics.
500–540 BTA: Ibunor shifts to indirect tactics, fueling tribal infighting.
570–600 BTA: A War of Attrition weakens Gane through supply-line control.
622–632 BTA: The Final Conquest subjugates Gane, incorporating ogres into the Ibunese military as shock troops.
641–648 BTA: The Long March forces Ganic ogres to fight against Keld in brutal northern campaigns.