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The War of Succession took place in [[solar calendar|SY]] 446 when [[Barbarosa Rugner]], the youngest of seven sons, was appointed heir to the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] by Emperor [[Michelan Rugner|Michelan]] over [[Geil Rugner]], Michelan's older brother who had previously been overlooked for the throne by their father. | The War of Succession took place in [[solar calendar|SY]] 446 when [[Barbarosa Rugner]], the youngest of seven sons, was appointed heir to the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] by Emperor [[Michelan Rugner|Michelan]] over [[Geil Rugner]], Michelan's older brother who had previously been overlooked for the throne by their father. | ||
While Barbarosa was in [[Kunan]], praying for good harvest, his father passed away and Geil took advantage of the opportunity enacting the | While Barbarosa was in [[Kunan]], praying for good harvest, his father passed away and Geil took advantage of the opportunity enacting the [[Trial of Disinheritance]]. Geil Rugner was crowned Emperor and the civil war began. It would be called the War of Succession due to Geil's motives in disputing Barbarosa's inheritance. | ||
Although the forces of Geil Rugner held the initial advantage, his harsh rule and tyrannical nature quickly lost him the support of the people while the loyalty of Barbarosa's [[Great General|Great Generals]], the talents of [[Leon Silverberg]] as well as his own personal charisma and ability to inspire loyalty allowed Barbarosa's forces to eventually emerge victorious. | Although the forces of Geil Rugner held the initial advantage, his harsh rule and tyrannical nature quickly lost him the support of the people while the loyalty of Barbarosa's [[Great General|Great Generals]], the talents of [[Leon Silverberg]] as well as his own personal charisma and ability to inspire loyalty allowed Barbarosa's forces to eventually emerge victorious. |