The Empty Throne Conflict

Military: Skirmish

Chaos following Hekate's death leads to infighting between the leaders of Clan Veruza and eventually outright bloodshed with House Silverberg as the fate of Hekate's territory is argued amongst its former protectors.

After a year of scattered decisions and no immediate leadership, fractures in the clan began to arise as they squabbled with House Silverberg over minor and major details in running the territory. Eventually the fights began to turn the 5 houses of Clan Veruza against itself. There was a growing sentiment that with Hekate no longer queen, their pledge of loyalty was completed and fulfilled. The loyalty and service they had shown to the region predated even House Silverberg and therefore gave them the only legitimate claim to the empty throne. Small inter-house conflicts began to break out in Clan Veruza's territory as tensions continue to rise. A diplomatic council meeting with House Silverberg in The Red Pines turned violent when one member of the Silverbergs suggested that despite the length of servitude from Clan Veruza, they themselves were more suited for true leadership as Hekate's voice and conscience, while the Veruza were her blunt force weapon. 3 prominent members of House Silverberg died at what would later be known as The Empty Throne Conflict, kicking off a deep bitterness from House Silverberg towards Clan Veruza.