Illager Civil War

The **Illager Civil War** is a major conflict between two major Illager tribes,  Ferran Tribe and  Auren Tribe. It is caused by Arthur's coronation after the death of the previous king, Obsardian.

## The Crowning

The death of Lord Obsardian, having for over a century had a unified rule throughout the Illager Kingdom, led to his successor and the luminary of the Auren Tribe Arthur being crowned, as it was traditional for a member of the Auren Tribe to assume command.

However, his rule proved tyrannous, and the unity that had for so long prevailed between Auren Tribe and the other major Illager Tribe, Ferran had vanished in the new king's rule. The Auren Tribe shun the Ferran Tribe, leading to conflicts, battles and such other throughout the Illager society, as noted by Chaos, a luminary of the Ferran Tribe.

As the golden and iron weapons clash, Zandalfor gazed over the bloodshed in the gate of the Highblock Castle from the Ferran Tower. Chaos, his most loyal advisor, begins speaking the nature of the civil war in which the Illager Kingdom has collapsed into.

"Lord Obsardian's fall has started this civil war, tearing apart the unity of the Illagers. The Auren tribe shun the Ferran Tribe, and no good comes from this fighting, but bloodshed of our own. What now, my lord?" Chaos implores Zandalfor questioningly.

"Good. Good. Let them underestimate us. They know nothing of my ties with Lord Obsardian. One shudders to imagine what power I can forge with the Orb of Dominance, hidden in his vault. The Auren Tribe are yet to see our true power when we strike. When their tyranny falls, everyone shall bow to me as their new king. And I will restore the Illagers back to its former glory."

After the discussion, the Ferran Illagers exerts control of the Ferran Tower and surrounding territory, but are under constant attack from the Auren Illagers.

In the Highblock Castle, Arthur sits on Obsardian's old throne, his diamond greatsword next to him, planning his plan against Zandalfor.

## Search for the Orb

All Ferran Illagers in the Ferran Tower depart to Obsardian's hidden vault, led by Zandalfor, though some hide around the tower to spy any intruders.

They soon arrived in the vault. Zandalfor entered the vault alone as the other Illagers watch the surroundings. Later Zandalfor leaves the vault with the Orb in his hand, and they then leave the abandoned vault.

## Vettel's Failure

On his throne, Arthur sends Vettel and a squadron of Pillagers within his command to assume control of Ferran Tower, so as to secure Arthur's dominition. Vettel, who had arrived in the suspiciously empty Ferran Tower is suddenly ambushed by Zandalfor, Chaos and a squadron of Illagers. From the rear, two vindicators dual wielding axes charge at them, Chaos and several other illagers coming from the left, and Zandalfor himself charging from the right. As Zandalfor leaps up to chop Vettel's head off, Vettel raises his falchion, blocking Zandalfor's attack. Vettel throws a strike, but is blocked by Zandalfor. An Auren Pillager charged at one of the dual wielding Ferran Vindicator, only to be repeatedly struck by the axe, cutting his throat open. An Auren Pillager and Vindicator charge at Chaos, but they don’t stand a chance against Chaos' skills and his mace and shield, as Chaos blocks their attack and slams his mace at their head, killing them in one hit.

Vettel begins to get overwhelmed and without support. He fails to keep up with Zandalfor's quick attacks and is soon kicked on the ground, disarmed. As Vettel looks to his right, he sees the last of his men getting slaughtered by the Ferran Illagers. He looks back at Zandalfor and sees he is pointing his glaive at his face. Zandalfor lets Vettel live, but only to send his message at Arthur. Back in the castle, an elite Pillager brings the scared Vettel and drops him in front of the king. Vettel tells the message to Arthur, which infuriates him. Out of fury and disappointment, he slaps Vettel so hard he falls to the floor as several other shocked Illagers watch. Arthur warns Vettel that he would suffer a fate worse than death if he ever ran away again.

## Zandalfor's Empowerment

After securing the Ferran Tower once more, Zandalfor upgrades his weapon and mounts the Orb on a staff, allowing him to harness the power of the Orb. Chaos and the squadron watch as Zandalfor teleports on the watchtower, Orb Staff in hand.

## Battle of the Gate

Arthur is going for a full charge on Zandalfor's forces. He isn't holding back this time, and sends in all illagers he has at his ranks. Zandalfor responds by sending Chaos in charge with a squadron of Ferran Illagers to retaliate against the incoming assault. The two forces clash near the castle gate. The Auren Illagers are skilled fighters, but the Ferran Illagers are more skilled and stronger, equipped with better-quality weapons and armor (Iron > Gold). Arthur, shocked, looks behind him, to see Zandalfor standing there. Arthur pulls out his diamond greatsword in retaliation as Zandalfor charges at the Pillager with his glaive raised. Zandalfor teleports in, but Arthur's giant sword grants him more weight to block Zandalfor's quick strikes. With one heavy strike, Arthur knocks Zandalfor to the floor, but Zandalfor quickly reacted and picks up his spear, blocking Arthur's strike. He switches to the Orb Staff and using the Orb's magic, he blasts Arthur’s large sword, forcing him to drop his weapon. Arthur is surprised from the sudden blast, unaware that Zandalfor possess magic prowess. Zandalfor charges up his Orb Staff, then proceeds to teleport in, delivering a blast to Arthur. The tyrant attempts to retaliate, but Zandalfor keeps teleporting back and forth, before switching to his glaive and stabbing Arthur in the neck, ending his tyranny. With the death of Arthur, all the Auren Illagers surrender, accepting Zandalfor as their new ruler.

## Aftermath

As the new ruler, Zandalfor reveals his plan to unite all Illagers throughout the Illagers' Landing under his banner. He begins sending out missionaries and scouts alike to many distant regions in the land, most go to the spellcasters' bases while some cross the arid desert frontier.

## Trivia

* This conflict is set roughly 5 years before the present day.