War of the Arcadian Succession

The War of the Arcadian Succession was a major conflict in the Old World that seriously destabilized the Balance of Power that had existed since the beginning of the Imperial Age. The War broke out over the disputed succession to the Arcadian throne, before spiraling out of control and devastating most of the major powers, with the exception of the Empire of Tyris and the Rigdenship of Pandora, which remained neutral.
The war marks the end of the Second Imperian Supremacy and the rise in power of both the Templari'i Empire and what would eventually become the Gretian Empire.
== Causes of the War ==
=== In Arcadia ===
In late March of 896, Emperor Marcas I died of natural causes, leaving the throne to his eldest son, Marcas II. Despite the legal security Marcas II enjoyed, precedent had been set for a younger brother to seize the throne, and his brother Atolonius was very popular.
By March of the next year, Marcas II had angered most of the nobility after raising their taxes and confiscating lands of courtiers he disliked. A group of nobles declared Atolonius as Atolonius III
The war quickly swung against the Rebel King, who was driven from the region with ease. Atolonius fled to a disunified Duchy of Sidonia, and hid there for a few months.
=== In Imperia ===
King Metaphorous III had lost a number of possessions to Arcadia in Upper Silvestra in a small war in the earlier half of the decade. The King, sensing a prime opportunity to take back his lands did so with ease, before moving to grab a few extra miles. This angered Marcas II, and relations broke down until Metaphorous sent an envoy to entreat with Atolonius to scare off Marcas. When the envoy was intercepted and killed in Arcadian territory, Imperia declared war.
=== In the Templar ===
Since Claneria's Treaty, the Templari'i had been staunch allies and supporters of Imperia in exchange for recognition of claims on Hollandis. Emperor Doharnes IV had aims on the Arcadian posession of Solitude, and tried to convince Atolonius to hand it over in exchange for military support, but were refused. As a result, the Templar opted to remain neutral
=== In Cholobagh ===
== The War ==
== Apexine and Brixian Military Revolts ==