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=Causes=
=Causes=


On the surface, it appeared that Fenrir started the war by killing Wodhain because of his weak leadership in Acrolon's affairs during [[The Realm War]]. Skathi agreed with Fenrir and allied with him creating a faction of Gods on one side of the war.
On the surface, it appeared that Fenrir started the war by killing Wodhain because of his weak leadership in Acrolon's affairs during [[The Realm War]]. Skathi agreed with Fenrir and allied with him creating a faction of Gods on one side of the war. Their opposition acted mostly individually for revenge, rather than collectively for peace, until it was too late and most of the pantheon was murdered.
 
Underlying this surface cause, however, was the fact that the entire war was part of [[Xevanezral's Gambit]]. The [[Astral Dragon]], disguised as Lokhar, carefully set up grudges and resentments before instigating Fenrir to attack Wodhain.


=Major Events=
=Major Events=


Discusses the major milestones that took place during the event.
* [[Fenrir]] kills [[Wodhain]]
* [[Skathi]] kills [[Anyot]]
* [[Skathi]] kills [[Lohkar]]
* [[Thyr]] kills [[Skathi]]
* [[Fenrir]] kills [[Thyr]]
* [[Fenrir]] kills [[Eir]]
* [[Eir]] kills [[Fenrir]]


=Consequences=
=Consequences=


Discusses the consequences of the event in the wake of its ending.
The primary consequence of the war was the death of seven Gods of Acrolon. These Gods were replaced by a second generation of Gods that were appointed by the Founders to replace the Shard Gods.

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Overview

The First Godswar (Enchiridian) is named for being the first of several major conflicts between Gods of Acrolon. Lore about The First Godswar is common, but incomplete. It is a subject of mythology more than history to most scholars. Only a few survivors from that time know the complete story.

Timeline

Causes

On the surface, it appeared that Fenrir started the war by killing Wodhain because of his weak leadership in Acrolon's affairs during The Realm War. Skathi agreed with Fenrir and allied with him creating a faction of Gods on one side of the war. Their opposition acted mostly individually for revenge, rather than collectively for peace, until it was too late and most of the pantheon was murdered.

Underlying this surface cause, however, was the fact that the entire war was part of Xevanezral's Gambit. The Astral Dragon, disguised as Lokhar, carefully set up grudges and resentments before instigating Fenrir to attack Wodhain.

Major Events

Consequences

The primary consequence of the war was the death of seven Gods of Acrolon. These Gods were replaced by a second generation of Gods that were appointed by the Founders to replace the Shard Gods.