War for Land

The War for Land was a decade-long war throughout Ander that lasted from 681 to 690. It was set off by the events of the Weeping and it led to the weaving of the Verdant Font.

Instigation
During the Weeping, many surviving refugees ended up on the shores of Ander. As the (now much smaller) continent absorbed as many as it could, it became apparent that there were too few resources for all to survive. Some turned to the beast cities or the halflings for help, with varying degrees of success. Some learned of Mirabar and set off for the underground empire. Most either tried to survive on their own or petitioned for Rova's help.

It soon became apparent that the uncultivated land did not yield enough to feed the enormous masses of refugees. The Rovain king Dain made no attempt to assist them. Before long, the refugees were breaking off into small groups and attempting hit-and-run operations against Anderian posts, or even each other. Before long, the elven high priest Quelin'dar collected the groups of humans and elves, goblins, kobolds and orcs under one banner. This new force, calling themselves the Compelled, rallied fast against the Rovain kingdom.

Before Rova could respond, the Compelled had taken Carrigard, albeit with great losses on both fronts. King Dain answered with great force, but found little purchase in the reinvigorated, no longer starving, barricaded refugees. Dain did not give up, and planned a greater, more elaborate attack. Thus started the War for Land.