Unification Wars

The Unification Wars refers to a series of conflicts between the Drow faction in Cienfuegos and the remaining factions of the Cangrejadas Archipelago. Kipo, leader of the Drow, began a war of conquest that briefly unified the island cluster and threatened the nearby coastal settlements on the Heimoan mainland.

The Divine Chalice
Kipo’s true purpose was to gain control of the Divine Chalice, an artifact which brought everlasting life to those who drank from it. The artifact was in the possession of the Undying Court, the rulers of Cartamanuela. Initially unbeknownst to Kipo, the Divine Chalice only had power proportionate to the popularity of the user. It worked for the Undying Court because their benevolent rule garnered the support of the population.

When Kipo sacked the palace in Thysanas, forcing the Undying Court into hiding, she drank from the Chalice and received only partial stimulus. She gained substantial vitality, and through her rule threatened to gain further power as she solidified her grasp over the people.

The Sundering
The remnants of the Undying Court decided the Divine Chalice was too powerful to continue existing, and opted to sacrifice their immortality in order to defeat Kipo and prevent further misuse of the artifact. In a raid against the palace, Archmage Rostro shattered the cup with a powerful spell, leaving Kipo vulnerable. Kipo was mortally wounded in the ensuing battle, and the Drow forces were driven off. This event is now referred to as The Sundering of the Divine Chalice.

Aftermath
The destruction of the Divine Chalice led to the rapid aging and deaths of the Undying Court’s members. The court is now an elected position, and they have opted to maintain the former title out of respect and in hopes that the Court itself remains an enduring fixture.

The Drow receded to their home, where they reside in relative peace. Similarly, the remaining islands returned to their former governance. This took time, and further battles were waged over political boundaries, but Las Cangrejadas has largely settled into a quiet state of reflection and growth.