Terracotta Wars

Terracotta Wars is an umbrella term describing militaristic power struggle ranging from minor conflicts to open warfare over the only Mesa Biome in all Rathnir.

Currently majority of western side is protected by VAWR as a whole, with the island of Kaahiru controlled by the Empire of Uldarash, and the eastern side was claimed by Ardat Mosul.

The Viper War
Main article: The Viper War

The Viper War, or the First Terracotta War as it's commonly referred to, took place on October 30-31, primarily between Ardat Mosul and Sewer Mafia. The conflict was started with Greentomato declaring war on the city of Ardat Mosul, citing personal issues with the nation and stealing valuable gear from the city. <...> Ardat's first attack on Sewer Mafia was repelled, the blame being placed primarily on the mercenaries hired for the assault. Mercenaries along with volunteers from around Rathnir rushed to their aid, each carrying their own grievances. Following a short ceasefire, Ardat performed a counterattack on Tomato's forces, resulting in Tomato insulting Dalatra, using very personal insults and such against her. The repercussions of this would prove instrumental in their downfall.

The Great Golden War
Main article: The Great Golden War

The Second Terracotta War, or the Great Golden War as it's more commonly referred to, officially started on November 3rd, however the root of the conflict can be traced back as far as October 27th with the Bardonian Illegal Mining Incident. This conflict, fought mere days after the First Terracotta War, would prove incomparable with regards to its influence on the Mesa, The Empire of Uldarash, Bardonia and Western politics at large. Declared by the Empire of Uldarash, the war would be won by Bardonia and her allies, proofing a decisive and incredibly detrimental blow to Uldarash.

Beginnings
Signs of the war to come could be traced as far back as October 27th, where it was discovered by Marquis Corvus of Uldarash that 2 individuals were illegally mining in a part of the far Western, coastal mesa. Unaware of their gear nor their intentions and believing them to most likely be Sewer Mafia, backup forces were called. Upon the arrival of these forces, the individual, now only 1, with the other having been believed to have left, was confronted, confirming him to BackToTheHub of Bardonia. Additionally, a bed for Unic0rnb0i was found, and eye witnesses testimony from Gencarrot believed Exezus to be the individual who left.

After a short, non-violent verbal confrontation, a meeting between Uldarashi officials and Unic0rnb0i the chancellor of Bardonia was established. Due to some miscommunication in regards to timezones, Unic0rnb0i arrived over an hour late to the meeting. During the meeting, it was concluded by the Uldarashi that a fine of 100k, calculated from the cost of a Legendary Enchantment Book, (about 500k in experience bottle cost) would be leveled upon Bardonia, with them having a week to get the money & confirm it with their council, and also various means to reduce the fee, such as an offer to procure about 8 of BackToTheHub's head. This reduction offer alone would go a long way in creating tensions as, despite it being a generally standard punishment in Uldarashi culture, it was deemed as barbaric and insulting by Bardonia. Apparently, Corvus had also, while the negotiations were going on, been sliding insults towards BackToTheHub under the table, further harming relations

The Five Day Week
Five later on November 1st the Uldarashi were informed the Bardonians had come to a decision and had a payment. Surprised at their earliness, although not particularly thinking to hard on it, the Uldarashi eagerly accepted the meeting, encouraging Bardonia to bring a second to back up their chancellor in the talks.

This meeting was held in the same city as the first, Hapatmitas, with Chancellor Unic0rnb0i and Senator Ezexus coming to representing the Republic of Bardonia and Minister Timeken of Commerce and Minister Iram of War representing the Empire of Uldarash. The negotiations, although starting off quite respectful and optimitstic, proved quickly to be short in this manner and overall. Instead of the demanded 100k coins, Bardonia instead payed 100. As in 1/1000th of the demand and 1/2 the price of a single price of gold. Effectively the Bardonians had spat in Uldarash's face, calling their demands extortion. While various efforts would still be continued to attempt and reach a peaceful resolution, somewhat surprisingly primarily encouraged on by Uldarashi diplomats, these efforts would prove in vain, as many believe this was the moment war became unavoidable. Two days later, the war was declared by Uldarash. It seemed the one week ultimatum had come to fruition.