Gielinorian God Wars

For the armour received from Treasure Trails, see third age armour.

The Third Age or the God Wars as it was also known was a time of great calamity in RuneScape.

During the Second Age, Zaros had almost complete control of the world. When he was betrayed and defeated by Zamorak, the Second Age ended, and the other gods could now begin ruling without interference. However, many gods, the most significant being Saradomin and Zamorak, wanted complete control.

Soon after Zaros's defeat, a massive war broke out. The gods, at the time, could directly interact with the world, which caused destruction far beyond any seen before or after the wars. During the wars, countless civilizations, races, and animal species disappeared. Many were destroyed, while others hid themselves or went under drastic changes in order to survive. Much of the world itself went under drastic changes, with much of the land being ruined or reformed. Many of these changes were so catastrophic that they continue to effect RuneScape even today.

Infact, the entire world was on the brink of destruction when the fighting awoke Guthix from his sleep. Upon the end of the First Age, Guthix went into a deep slumber that stretched over many millenia. When he awoke, he found his world in ruin. He was so enraged that he instantly ended the fighting and demanded that the gods stopped fighting their wars on RuneScape, and to continue to hold influence only through their followers. Most of the gods left RuneScape and travelled to the God Realm, the home of the gods. It was at this time that the Third Age, which had lasted approximately 4,000 years, finally ended.

There is also an armour set based off this age: Third age armour. This is some of the last remaining armor that was used during the God Wars.

Major Events
The God Wars gave birth to many historical battles and events, which shaped the world we know today. Listed below are known events that took place during the wars, although there are many others that have long since been forgotten.


 * Destruction of Uzer by Thammaron, chief lieutenant of Zamorak.
 * Banishing of the Dorgeshuun by the 'Goblin God'. The Dorgeshuun soon erupt in a civil war, but eventually the battle ends and Dorgesh-Kaan is founded.
 * The Wilderness, which was a lush forest filled with many prosperous civilizations in the Second Age, becomes the site of thousands of fierce battles. All of its civilizations are destroyed, and the land is permanently scarred.
 * Count Draynor, who was cut off from Morytania when the River Salve was blessed, conquers what is now Draynor Village. He slowly loses strength because of his seperation from Morytania, and his hold over the land weakens over time.
 * The Barrow Brothers lead the forces of Saradomin into the heart of Morytania, but are killed in battle and buried at the Barrows, only to be turned into spirits by a stranger..
 * The "Myriad" civilization, that used to dwell in the Lumbridge area, was destroyed almost completely; the Light Creatures in the Lumbridge Swamp Caves are all that remain.
 * The Aviantese, a race of bird-creatures devoted to Armadyl, disappear. Several were frozen in a massive battle, and have recently returned to continue their battle.
 * Most of the dwarves flee beneath the surface and seal their capital, Keldagrim, from the rest of the world for thousands of years.
 * The Digsite, known as Senntisten at the time, is destroyed by the forces of Saradomin and/or Zamorak (it is unknown exactly who destroyed the city). It was the largest known Zarosian city.
 * The elves are forced to retreat into Tirannwn due to the danger of the lands beyond Arandar.
 * Zaros's followers are removed from power and exiled to the Kharidian Desert, where they live as bandits. Some of the last known Mahjarrat loyal to Zaros, Akthanakos and Azzanadra, are imprisoned in the desert as well.
 * The gnomes, like the dwarves, are forced to flee beneath the surface of the world. Their capital, the Gnome Stronghold, falls into ruination and remains in ruination until the Fourth Age.
 * Mother Mallum, the queen of the sea slugs, attempts to conquer the world. She is narrowly stopped by the Saradominist Temple Knights, an organization which was founded during the God Wars as well.
 * Hazeel conquers the land that is now Ardougne.
 * Padewwa, Kharyll, Lassar, Dareeyak, Carrallangar, Anakarl, and Ghorrock, Zaros's last remaining fortresses, are destroyed.
 * The Tears of Guthix cause much of the rock beneath present-day Lumbridge to weep with godly energy.
 * A large cavern, known now as the God Wars Dungeon, in an icy land north of Trollheim plays host to a massive battle between the followers of Bandos, Saradomin, Zamorak, and Armadyl. The cave is hidden during the battle, freezing the combatants. Thousands of years later, in the year 169 of the Fifth Age, the combatants are unfrozen due to tectonic movement in the Wilderness. They then resume their battle.
 * The wyrms, a species of ancient dragons much more powerful than any known dragon today, slowly disappear from continued use in combat and evolution.
 * The wyverns, a species of flightless two-legged dragons, become extinct due to a massive climate shift.
 * Dragon, a type of metal found only in Freneskae and forged by the Mahjarrat, falls into the hands of several other races such as humans and Fairies.
 * The knowledge of Ancient Magicks, which were used only by followers of Zaros, is forgotten by most of RuneScape, leaving very few with the knowledge of how to use them.

Major Battles
During the God Wars there were thousands of battles and wars between the people of RuneScape. Although many battles and wars of the Third Age have been forgotten, some of the more significant battles are still remembered today, such as the ones listed below. Please note that although these battles are basically in order, there may be some that are slightly out of place.


 * The Fall of Senntisten
 * The Destruction of the seven Zarosian Fortresses
 * The Wilderness Campaign (Wilderness Ruins)
 * The Dorgeshuun Civil War
 * The Sea Slug Conflicts
 * The Fall of Hallowvalle
 * The Morytania Campaign
 * The Destruction of Uzer
 * The Battle of Ardougne
 * The Mortals Retreat
 * The God Wars Dungeon battle.

Combatants
Every race, god, civilization, and animal species fought during the God Wars, resulting in the destruction of most of the world. Many of the combatants, both mortal and immortal alike, have long since been forgotten.

Gods
As the name suggests, the main combatants in the God Wars were the gods themselves. It was the gods that commanded their followers, fighting for land, honor, and ultimately the rule of Gielinor. Below is a list of gods and their role in the wars.


 * Zaros - When Zaros fell to Zamorak, his former Mahjarrat general, he was banished from the plane, and the God Wars began. However, his followers remained, and played a large role in the beginning of the wars. Still loyal to their master, they continued to defend his cities and strongholds, but were ultimately defeated by the other gods. Most were forced into the Kharidian Desert, and remain in exile to this very day.
 * Zamorak - When Zamorak banished Zaros using the Staff of Armadyl, he ascended from Mahjarrat to Godhood, allowing him to begin his ultimate assault upon Gielinor. Zamorak was one of the most important fighters in the war, commanding one the largest armies and holding a massive influence to this day. He was known by Zarosians as "The Userper" and "The Pretender."
 * Saradomin - Saradomin was the opposition of Zamorak. His beliefs in law and peace influenced many beneath him, rallying to his aid many preists, knights, and holy creatures. Saradomin continues to hold power to this day, having the largest following in Gielinor.
 * Guthix - Guthix did not actually fight in the God Wars, but ended them. Upon creating the world of Gielinor in hte First Age, he fell into a deep slumber that lasted from the end of the First Age to the end of the Third Age. When the sounds of battle and his world's dying cries awoke him, he immediately ended the wars, and is beleived to have created the Edicts of Guthix, which state that if the gods begin such a war again, he will recreate RuneScape, destroying everything on it in the process.
 * Armadyl - Armadyl's role in the God Wars is still largely a mystery, althoug he is usually considered a "good" god and some think of him as the opposite of Zaros. His followers consisted mainly of aviantese, which he used to rule the skies. However, they seemingly went extinct during the wars, which filled him with anguish and lead to his eventual departure from Gielinor.
 * Seren - Seren played little role in the God Wars, as her main followers, the elves, went into hiding in Tirannwn when the wars began. When Guthix commanded that the gods leave the world, she sealed Prifddinas's undercity, including the Grand Library, with nine powerful seals. She then departed with the rest of the gods.
 * Bandos - Bandos is a perfect example of the God Wars' brutality. His allegiance was ever-changing, and seemed to battle for the pure love of bloodshed. His army, consisting of creatures such as goblins and orks, were forced to fight in countless battles, often ones they could not possibly win. The only ones to ever escape his rule were the Dorgeshuun, although they were trapped beneath the surface in the process.
 * Marimbo - Marimbo's role in the wars is currently unknown, although he likely used his intelligent monkeys to combat the other races.
 * Tumeken - Role unknown.
 * Elidinis - Role unknown.
 * Icthlarin - Role unknown.
 * Amascut - Role unknown.
 * Scabaras - Role unknown.
 * Het - Role unknown.
 * Crondis - Role unknown.
 * Apmeken - Role unknown.

Significant Mortals

 * Hazeel
 * Thammaron
 * Azzanadra
 * Sliske
 * Enakhra
 * Akthanakos
 * Zemouregal
 * Lucien
 * Lord Lowerniel Vergidiyad Drakan
 * Mother Mallum
 * Commander Zilyana
 * Starlight, Bane of Darkness
 * Growler, Defender of the Faithful
 * Bree, Champion of Truth
 * Kree'arra
 * Flockleader Geerin
 * Flight Kilisa
 * Wingman Skree
 * General Graardor
 * Sergeant Strongstack
 * Sergeant Steelwill
 * Sergeant Grimspike
 * K'ril Tsutsaroth
 * Balfrug Kreeyath, Destroyer of One Thousand Planes
 * Tstanon Karlak, Despoiler of Ullek
 * Zakl'n Gritch, Scourge of the Light
 * Torag the Corrupted
 * Ahrim the Blighted
 * Dharok the Wretched
 * Verac the Defiled
 * Guthan the Infested
 * Karil the Tainted

The Role of the Races
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Wild Creatures
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