The Dragonfall War

The Great Draconic Demise, approximately 100 years before Malnaar's imprisonment, during an era marked by immense magical upheaval and territorial conflicts.
In a cataclysmic series of battles known as the Dragonfall War, the once-mighty dragons faced near-extinction. The war spanned millennia, involving fierce confrontations between dragons and an alliance of mortal races wielding advanced mana-tech weaponry. The relentless assault led to the downfall of dragonkind, with only a few surviving the devastating conflict. These survivors retreated into hidden sanctuaries, their power and numbers greatly diminished.
The near-eradication of dragons shifted the balance of power across the realms. Without their draconic overlords, many regions experienced political turmoil as new factions vied for control. The loss also led to a significant decline in ancient knowledge and magic once guarded by dragons. This period marked the rise of mana-tech innovations as mortals sought alternative sources of power. The surviving dragons became mythic figures, symbols of a bygone age whose wisdom and strength were both feared and revered.