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A war which occurred before the Undead Invasion and shortly after the construction of Leth Nurae (more than five hundred years ago). It appears that both the elves and humans of Thestra were under attack by an alliance of Orcs, Goblins and Vulmane.
The humans sought allies of their own among the dwarves and giants and were eventually victorious.
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"Shortly after Leth Nurae was originally settled and constructed, the orcish hordes, along with their goblin allies, invaded and sacked the city. During the course of the war, Leth Nurae was taken and lost several times by both sides. When the orcs were finally vanquished, the elves were able to complete their city and many of the buildings still stand to this day."
Treatise on the Elves of Leth Nurae
"As the orcs scoured the land in search of their next target, the human army raced off in three directions. One division rode high into the eastern mountains and beseeched the giants for their aid. A deal was brokered. One that would cost them greatly, but the humans had no choice. Reluctantly, they agreed."
A History of Thestra
"Another division sped to the dwarven compound, where their king was made aware of the advancing horde. Without hesitation, every able-bodied dwarf prepared for war. Surplus weapons and armor were hurriedly refitted to accommodate the larger humans. Within days, the dwarves began the march to the northern coast, where the armies would assemble."
A History of Thestra
"The third division of humans rode west to instruct the citizens of Targonor in the defense of the city. After recruiting the Halflings, who sent many carts of excess food as well, they set off for the north coast."
A History of Thestra
"As the battles ensued each of the races suffered almost unbearable losses. In the end, the orcs, and goblins were eradicated, as were the Vulmane who allied with them. Only the vulmane that had not taken up arms in the war were spared, but were watched with great prejudice and suspicion. The victors returned home broken and weary of war, to once again rebuild their societies. The high elves went to work building a new city from the ashes of their ruins. Though the humans, dwarves, and Halflings had not suffered great damage to their cities, many lives were lost and they would not recover fully for several generations."
A History of Thestra
"Battlebrine Lake lies between the Beranid Downs and the Elven Forest. The lake was named in memoriam of the great orc - goblin wars, as the land bordering it was an area of intense conflict. During these battles the Hammerhome River, which flows out of the forest and feeds the lake, was said to have turned a muddy red from the the carnage."
A Geographical History of Thestra
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