The Great Dividing War

"'The Great Dividing War was the bloodiest thing that ever happened. It wasn't a war, it was a downright slaughter. We were once free, now we are property to the curse of Nova. '""-- Dying Soldier, 8th year in the Dividing war"The Great Dividing War lasted over 40 years, through two of Nova's greatest kings. Along with the beheading of the rulers of Palico and Kanto, Nova's other major cities, which had branched off the main capital city over 237 years ago, It was a more of a massacre than a war, but in the end the Noru family prevailed. The great war ended with Noru rule established over Nova, Palico, and Kanto.

The Beginning of the War
Logan Noru had been furious with the Kingdom of Palico for not opening its borders to establish trade, after the Fall of Nova, 237 years ago. Since Palico's establishment, it had refused to open its borders to the kingdom of Nova for trade. After years of unsuccessful petitioning, Logan Noru declared war on Palico. The King of Palico, Nicholas Fay'Rift, was outraged at Logan's sudden declaration and began focusing its resources on fortification, anticipating Nova's impending siege. With a force of 10,000 soldiers, Logan marched on Palico. The first battle lasted 3 days before Logan retreated, after heavily damaging Palico's walls. Resources were low within the kingdom. King Nicholas reached out to King Barbarous Trent of Kanto for aid, Despite Kanto's position of neutrality. Meanwhile, Logan also requested aid from Kanto, hoping to garner both favor and influence.

Kanto's Double Trade
Kanto traded with both Palico and Nova, causing both sides to arrive at a standstill for 40 years. When the soldiers started realizing that the bodies were carrying Kanto's supplies, Logan was assassinated during a private dinner party in Logan's well being, his son's birthday. A Palico soldier infiltrated as a servant and poisoned the king. Thus Galahad Noru became crowned king at 26 years old.

The End of the Great Dividing War
After Galahad came into power, there was a brief interval of peace-enough for Galahad's 3rd and last son, Cain Noru, to be born.