Avian War

History

The Avian War began on December 3, 2019 by decree of Regent Arden of the Kingdom of Crystal Groves as delivered by Sir Jynx Mercades.

Crystal Groves Proclamation

((totally not RP related at all.)) Kingdom of Crystal Groves, By order of the Regent of the Kingdom of Crystal Groves, all avian life forms that can fly, and can outrun Regent Arden's carriage have been banned from the kingdom, effective as of this announcement. All avian lifeforms shall be pursued by the Regent's newest Task Force U.N.I.C.O.R.N.S. (Unified Necromancers In league with Combatants Overly opposed to Rowdy Never ending Silly birds) and placed outside of kingdom borders. While it saddens us that it must come to this, there are crimes in which birds have stood accused of for years now, and Regent Arden, Keeper of the Majestic Hat, has seen fit to uphold. To those loyal citizens who uphold this lawful removal of avian lifeforms from the kingdom, we applaud you. Thank you, Keeper of the Word of Arden Jynx.

The matter became an International Amtgard issue when Corran Gray of the Hidden Blades posted a missive to the Amtgard Facebook Discussion Board, asking Amtgarders everywhere to choose a side.

Hidden Blades Missive

RP* Kingdoms of Amtgard! Pandora's box has opened and chaos has been unleashed! The Avian War is at your door! The Kingdom of Crystal Groves has fallen to a battle between those who support the Avian races and those that seek their destruction. This innocent debate has escalated and led groups to pick up arms. Blood has already been drawn within the Kingdom. Worse yet, this conflict is beginning to spread to other nearby Kingdoms. Where do you stand in this battle? Where does your Monarchy? Will the feather bearers become extinct or will their oppressors be defecated upon? Draw your lines. Pick your sides. Prepare... FOR AN AMTGARD WAR!!!! [Information brought to you by your friendly neighborhood House of the Hidden Blades. For when you just need that evil dead, again.] ~Corran Gray

Drū-Kära the Dryad chose sides in favor of Avian kind shortly after the proclamation. Subsequently, Drū-Kära's kingdom became involved.

Desert Winds Proclamation
RP* The Kingdom of the Desert Winds bears news! On this day 12 December, 2019. The Lustrious Queen of the Desert Winds, Whiskey-Sama. Has made order that the will of the Crystal Grove’s Avian extermination abominable to all extents! To All in favor of such inhumane efforts, shall be struck down if they dare enter our lands. In extention, we open the Kingdom’s land to all Avian-folk who feel threatened and unable to protect themselves for food and shelter. Until the evil order has been lifted from the corrupted Kingdom, this decree shall be ever in effect. Signed, Queen Whiskey-Sama (Rachel Yee) Regent Lucas IV (Luke M Litwaitis) Champion Defender Shadow Silverblade (Troy Hansen)