War for All Natalia

Fleck attacks a bird of prey in the Battle of Ayman Lake, the first major conflict between rabbits and raptors, as pictured in The Black Star of Kingston.

## Event information

### Notable participants

**Rabbits:**
• Trekkers
• Thirty Warrens
• The Cause
**Predators:**
• Lords of Prey
• Wolves
• Traitor rabbits

## Book information

### Occurs

• *The Black Star of Kingston*
• *The Green Ember*
• *The Last Archer*
• *The First Fowler*
• *Ember Falls*
• *Ember Rising*
• *Ember's End*

### Mentioned

*The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner*
*The Archer's Cup*

The **W****ar for All Natalia** was a conflict between the noble rabbits of Natalia and the Lords of Prey, the latter being joined by wolves and traitor rabbits. In a sense, the war encompassed a number of conflicts between these groups ranging from the time of Whitson Mariner to that of his distant descendant, Smalden Joveson.

## History

### *The Black Star of Kingston*

The Lords of Prey launch an attack upon Seddleton in response to the rabbits establishing Burnley's Colliery in the Low Bleaks. In the ensuing Battle of Ayman Lake, Fleck Blackstar manages to drive off the raptors by triggering a massive blastpowder explosion. Kingston is then established in preparation for further conflict, though it is half a year before the birds are seen again.

### *The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner*

The Battle of Ayman Lake is referenced, with note being made of various rabbits being carried off as captives during the combat.

### *The Green Ember*/*The Last Archer*

As recounted in *The Rise and Fall of King Jupiter the Great*, contention between the Preylords and Whitson's descendants continues for over a century. King Walter Good is killed in a hawk attack, but in the ascension of Jupiter Goodson the birds encounter one of their most formidable foes. Over the course of twenty years, Jupiter successfully engages the raptors and wolves in nine wars. The Lords of Prey are driven back to the High Bleaks, but following the Red Valley War Redeye Garlackson leads an army of wolves into the service of Morbin Blackhawk, leader of the Six.

Through the treason of Garten Longtreader, the wicked allies are able to take Jupiter captive at a forest clearing between East Wood and the Great Wood. The location becomes known as Jupiter's Crossing after the king is murdered there, and Morbin's forces then launch an assault upon the Great Wood and First Warren in particular. The remnants of Jupiter's army, diverted by Garten, reorganize into the secret citadels. Thirteen years later, Redeye Garlackson leads the attack on Nick Hollow, capturing several members of the Longtreader family and forcing the remainder to flee to Cloud Mountain.

After destroying Decker's Landing, Redeye's wolves establish a garrison in its place near Cloud Mountain. With intelligence provided by Kyle, the wolves eventually invade the rabbit stronghold, initiating the Battle for Cloud Mountain. The rabbits, including many soldiers present for a Citadel Congress, launch a counterattack, but suffer heavy casualties as a result. However, the wolf attack is ultimately a ruse, intended to draw attention away from Redeye ambushing Jupiter's heir Smalden Joveson as arranged by Kyle.

Heather Longtreader is able to alert the scattered forces of the Cause to the danger, while her brother Picket comes to the prince's rescue. Redeye is killed in the ensuing confrontation, and the rallied rabbits arrive in time to drive back his wolves and save the prince and Picket. With Smalls' identity revealed, the forces of the Cause begin to unite, but Cloud Mountain's location is compromised.

### *Ember Falls*/*The First Fowler*

Several Preylords later ambush Picket and Smalls at a deserted camp when the pair arrive seeking to rescue a number of slaves. The sneak assault is thwarted by the quick action of the two and an escort of soldiers led by Lord Captain Helmer and Victor Blackstar. With the forces of the Cause still fragmented, an expedition departs for Halfwind Citadel, which is meant as a stopover on Smalls' journey to Kingston Citadel.

Unfortunately, with the apparent aid of traitorous intelligence, Redeye Garlackson's force of wolves blocks the expedition's path, having been marshaled back into order by Preylord Solus. However, the efforts of the expedition's advance team, led by Helmer, succeeds in killing Solus and distracting his forces. The prince's larger party is thus able to reunite with the advance team, and with one exception the force arrives safely at Halfwind. Inspired by the heroics of his apprentice Picket and Jo Shanks, Helmer creates a new unit, the Fowlers, specifically intended to combat the Lords of Prey.

Morbin's forces marched on Cloud Mountain, prompting Halfwind Citadel to send soldiers to Cloud Mountain's aid. The Battle of Rockback Valley ensued, with the rabbits wildly outnumbered against the wolves and birds. Bleston's treachery did not help matters. However, with the aid of a glider cape created by Heyward, Picket Longtreader was able to save Princess Emma, and the battle was eventually won.

Princess Emma tried to give herself up to Morbin for the lives of other rabbits, but Heather prevented her, and Heather was carried to the High Bleaks instead. Emma consequently survived to lead the rabbits of The Cause.

### *Ember Rising*

Princess Emma attempted to give her life in a deal with Morbin Blackhawk, but Heather prevented her. Taking advantage of the time Heather bought with Morbin thinking the deal had been fulfilled, the inhabitants of Cloud Mountain were evacuated. Emma traveled around the secret citadels, uniting them to her cause.

After some convincing, the inhabitants of Harbone Citadel managed to get Helmer and Picket Longtreader into First Warren. After becoming acquainted with the resistance, they hatched a plan and, on the so-called Victory Day, began the Battle for First Warren. Emma's forces eventually overcame the wolves, birds, and traitor rabbits in the city, and First Warren was liberated. Hope was brought to its inhabitants, and the heart of the Great Wood was restored.

Meanwhile, in Akolan, Whittle Longtreader, the newly promoted Tunneler, led the rabbits of the Seventh District in resisting Morbin on Victory Day. They prevented the younglings from being eaten by Morbin and the Six, and gave hope to Akolan's inhabitants.

### *The Archer's Cup*

Emma, Cole, Heyna, and Jo travel to Blackstone Citadel to try to unite them into the war. Jo and Cole reminisce about what they will do after the war's over. Nate Flynn tells Cheltham that Jo has done much in the war. Amber says that she won't stay idle while Blackstone Citadel continues to be out of the war. Fortunately, Lord Ronan eventually pledges himself and his forces to Emma's cause.

### *Ember's End*

Morbin's army massed near Grey Grove, preparing to attack First Warren. Emma's army, the defenders of First Warren, went to meet with the Terralain army in the hopes of getting the Terralains to help them against Morbin. However, the Terralains still thought Emma a witch and usurper, and instead planned to attack First Warren, along with Morbin.

As they were leaving the Terralain camp, Emma's band received a message from a young soldier, Lallo, telling them of trouble at Harbone Citadel. Helmer and the Fowlers went to Harbone, while Emma and Lallo returned to First Warren. When the Fowlers arrived, they found the warren that had once been Harbone Citadel in ruin. Lords of Prey were leaving the scene, and the few Harboners left alive were struggling to defend against the wolves. After fending off the wolves as best as they could, the Fowlers found a traitor rabbit, whom they took prisoner. He revealed that he was a member of the Longtreader Command in Akolan, and had infiltrated the citadel and let in the predators. He also gave information about Morbin's plans for the Siege of First Warren.

In First Warren, preparations were underway. Bowstrikers were set up, including the Blackhawk Option, along with massive catapults, and groups of elite soldiers such as the Royal Fowlers Auxiliary, the Royal Warrenguard, and the Highwall Wardens were created.

On the day of the siege of First Warren, the Terralain army arrived to the city, preparing to attack Emma's rabbits. However, Kylen and Naylen turned on the traitor Tameth Seer, exposing Tameth as a liar and traitor. They kill Tameth Seer, and the Terralain army pivots to meet the oncoming wolves, on Emma's side as the siege begins. King Farlock led the wolves in attacking First Warren, but was killed by Picket Longtreader. Raptors came in waves, led by each of the Six, but were each time fended off by Natalia's brave rabbits. However, Morbin Blackhawk came in the final wave, and the rabbits could not withstand him. However, Prince Smalls arrived with Flint's sword, and with Picket's help was able to use the sword to kill the raptor king. This marked the end of the war.

The war ended in all of Natalia's predators being destroyed, and with no more wolves or birds to harass them, the Mending began for the rabbits of Natalia. King Smalls ruled the Mended Wood happily, and there was no more war.

## Notable Conflicts

* Battle of Ayman Lake
* Red Valley War
* Battle for Cloud Mountain
* Attack on Halfwind Citadel
* Battle of Rockback Valley
* Battle for First Warren
* Attack on Harbone Citadel
* Siege of First Warren