Elven Civil War

The Elven Civil War is an ongoing conflict between the Iorwerth Clan and the other seven elven clans of Tirannwn. The civil war began in Year 1930 of the Fourth Age, when Lord Iorwerth betrayed the rest of the elven clans, most of which were beyond the Arandar Mountain Range in what is now Kandarin, Asgarnia, and Misthalin.

The Battle of Prifddinas essentially began the war. Because the Cadarn Clan and most of the elves' soldiers were beyond Arandar, Iorwerth managed to claim the crystal city with relative ease. Since then, the Isafdar Conflicts have gradually torn Tirannwn apart.

The Elven Civil War shares many similarities with the Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939. Since a tyrant ruler (Lord Iorwerth/Francisco Franco) attempts to seize control of a country while fighting smaller but powerful rebel forces (Rebel elves/Spanish Republican Alliance). The tyrant receives help from another tyrant (King Lathas/Adolf Hitler) because they have a common interest (Bringing back the Dark Lord/Defeating Communism), while the rebels receive help from other smaller indirect sources (The Player/International Brigades). Meanwhile, somebody who had little to do with it all gets caught in the crossfire (King Tyras/Portugal).