The Temple of Sudon in the Duchesses’ Crown exploded. If you ask a Republican they will tell you that the Duchy exploded their own temple to try and destroy certain records and knowledge. If you ask a Southerner then they will tell you that the Republic sent agents in to destroy it and start a war. Regardless of who is right, this was the last straw that started The Orcish Liberation War and prompted the creation of the War Pax.
The Federal Republic in an attempt to protect the Orcs from causing their own extinction invaded the Duke's Dust. The Free Gnomish City called this unprovoked warmongering and signed the War Pax with the Duke's Dust thereby joining the war. Full time of the war here History of the Orcish Liberation War
An attack occurred at the control room of the Eastern Gate. The Free Intelligence Forces were able to thwart it and close the gates on the Federal Republic's capital ship the FRS Oblivion. It was confirmed that agents of the Federal Republic were behind the attack.
The forces of the Duke's Dust, with aid from the Free Gnmoish City, surround the city of Mayim's Gate and besiege it for six days before taking the city by force.
The adventurer and mercenary army of the Free City attempted to take the City of New Castle by besieging it for three days. The siege was broken when a contingent of 1,500 League of the Storm members were sent under the command of Commander Arandas to reinforce. A new and yet unseen military tactic of sending a small force of skilled troops to cut off supply lines and reinforcements was employed here. This tactic would lead to the quick and handed victory of the Federal Republic.
