The War

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The War, in the lore of the Oburron and Jenner paracosm, was a major conflict between species-nations fought in the decades before the era of BHH, primarily between Helltuna on the one hand and the Evon with support from Olympa on the other. Smaller species-nations were also involved: many, like the New Celtic Congress, were victims of Helltunan aggression who subseqently became Evon allies; others allied voluntarily with one side or the other, or owed ancient obligations to Olympa. The Royal Front were a "third party" in The War who attacked and tried to win territory from both the Evon and the Helltunans. The Fourth Army were a major part of the Evon-led alliance's war machine.

The Evon and their allies ultimately defeated the Helltunans; however, the legacy of The War was complex. Despite being the nominal victors, The War was a disaster for Olympa, and it heralded the start of its decline. It dealt a serious blow to Helltunan prestige, and limited the previously unchecked expansion of the Helltunan Empire, but Helltuna remained foremost among the Three Great Powers and profited from Olympa's decline. The overall impact of The War was hotly debated on Evonia, but a reluctant consensus emerged that it had done more good than harm. It established the Evon as a second superpower but also brought about a crisis in Evonian self-identity and politics.