The War before the Great Tree

The War before the Great Tree
The War before the Great Tree was the event that eventually united the Seven Lords into the High Brethren Order of the Seas. Primarily, the war took place in Blodwyne Bay and on the Blodwycan Isles. No particular lord was evidently victorious (including the Lords of the Brancan Confederation). The War before the Great Tree lasted for nearly a decade.

Background
After gaining great influence and wealth, the Brancan Confederation devised a plan to conquer Southern Chailan. Lonah, Lord of Southern Chailan, heard of the plan and foresaw defeat. Instead of preparing defenses and fighting, the Lord Lonah fought to meet Rhima, the Lord of Agiya, and Anselm, the Lord of Engel, in Blodwyne. The three forged an alliance called the Lords of the Brancan Confederation.

Several years later, the lords Otho (Lord of Senátia), Amator (Lord of Northern Chailan), Guiscard (Lord of Vehan), and Amydus (Lord of Didacus) ambushed the Lords of the Brancan Confederation in Blodwyne, where they met once a year.

History
After nearly a decade of warfare, the Seven Lords decided to unite and meet beside the Tree Hemwyne. By the ordainment of the Old God, each lord fed the Tree Hemwyne seven drops of blood. The Tree Hemwyne grew to be the tallest and strongest of all trees.

The Seven Lords—blessed by the Old God—officially united as the High Brethren Order of the Seas (also known as the Seven-Star of the Brethren). This unification marked the start of the Millennium of the Star.