Based on what I have Read on this forumn topic and no other (including those refered to), and on no other information. The following are the stated facts relating to the outbreak and conditions of this war.
If a fact is incorrect, I will require a statement saying so from the original poster of the information, ALL OTHER OBJECTIONS WILL BE IGNORED.
> Yrthilian has declared war on Loreroot for many reasons, and has chossen to state only a few:
* Loreroot has become fragmented, and he doesn't believe the treaty will remain intact for much
longer
* Loreroot has become unstable, and Yrthilian does not believe Raven is the one to make things right
* Political defence of his more well known citizens (MRD). This is stated as the "Last Straw" event,
and therefor only a MINOR motivator
(Yrthilian's statement)
> It has been publicly announced that the advice of .Knator Commander. was denied and ignored, and
that great dishonour was visited upon him when he was requested to be demoted. As such, he has
retired from the service of Loreroot
(Muratus del Mur's statement)
> Yrthilian has declared that war will continue until one of two things occurs:
* Raven steps down
* Raven is assasinated
(Yrthilian's statement)
> While Yrthilian does not feel Raven is the right person to leader Loreroot, he feels they have many
potential leaders in their ranks
(Yrthilian's statement)
> Raven has declared that he will protect Loreroot from unnecesary bloodshed, and has stepped down
(Raven's statement)
> Raven tried to lead as best he can, and the image of a power hungry, selfish and self-centred ruler
he has been portraid as is inaccurate and unfair
(Raven's statement)
> Under Raven's leadership, the Loreroot alliance has begun to repair and restrengthen it's position
and unity
(Raven's statement, supported by others)
> The Loreroot alliance doesn't feel their land is fractured
(Collective statement)
> Many alliances refuse to join this conflict at this point
(Collective statement)
> Lady Ailith has asserted that the claims made by MRD were false. She has confirmed her role in the
affair, however has also publicly made a statement of regret and apology on the matter, and has
removed herself from any Alliance until further notice
(Lady Ailith's statement)
> Many people feel that war is not the best way of going about this, and alternatives have been
suggested:
* Cold War
* Further Mediation
* Regulated Arena fights between champions
* Fights between champions
(Collective statement)
> Guybrush Threepwood wonders if Golemus Golemicarum will wait for the results of the Election
before the attack commences
(Guybrush Threepwood's statement)
> The idea of an immediate attack to finish the issue was denied, giving Raven the oportunity to avoid
either assasination or execution IF he looses the war.
(Burn's statement)
> Golemus Golemicarum feels strong enough to finish this war in four minutes with a single warrior,
sooner without lag
(Burn's statement, not yet supported by Yrthilian)
---------- The following is purely conjecture based on what I have read in this topic.
THIS IS NOT NECESSARILY ACCURATE. First, as Yrthilian and the Golemus Golemicarum alliance has stated outcomes and objectives, while Raven and Loreroot have chosen to only question those statements, my opinions may seem to favour Yrthilian more than Raven. This is not intentional, but a result of Raven's lack of appropriate reaction to the changed situation
[b]>>>>>EDIT: Raveen's position has been clarified, this is reflected in the above statement. He has chosen the noble path, and sacrificed his position to spare war from Loreroot. Raven, I salute you[/b]
Second, Yrthilian's refusal to state further reasons for the war than those listed above shows his refusal to engage in slander to sway peoples opinion. He has chosen the most widely know of the major contributors to the declaration of war to justify it. If Yrthilian went around trying to sway people to his side through slander than he would be a very weak ruler, and fighting for the wrong reasons
Third, Yrthilian's refusal to say who he would accept as Ruler of Loreroot is to prevent a puppet king from being established, something which Rhaegar Targaryen stated would be rejected. To do so would be the mark of a bully, and his "stubborn" refusal to state a prefered Ruler, other than that they not be an 'alt', shows him to want the Loreroot people to have a Ruler who has gained the position fairly
Fourth, the specifics of the election are probably one of the most daming for Loreroot of the entire situation. Raven has staged a coup, which shows how fractured Loreroot is becoming. Not only that, but as there are no other contendors for the election, the result cannot be considered a true representation of the peoples choice. When it is a choice of the lesser of two evils in the voters mind (as is so often the case in "democratic" elections), it is very easy for a poor leader to get in.
Fifth, Raven's failure to post a single reply with any attempt to deal with this decision, or lesson the effect on 'his' citizens, other than to ridicule Yrthilian's declaration, do not show the mark of a strong leader. His followers, notably Lucius Tarquinus Superbus, show an admirable loyalty and regard for their duty, and I have great respect for their decision. Tarquinus's decision to not abandon his duty, even when faced with a battle he knows he cannot win easily, and to fight for a leader who has shown little honour here and has come in in the way he has, has gained him and his followers my eternal respect.
[b]>>>>>EDIT: With his decision to step down, Raven has shown great honour, as well as the very qualities that make a man into a leader. Today, Loreroot has lost a man who may have come to be the greatest leader of it's history. [u]NEVER FORGET THIS DAY[/u][/b]
Sixth, As far as the .Knator Commander. situation goes, WHAT THE H*** IS WRONG WITH YOU?!?
Seventh and finaly, The declaration of a total war was necessary because as citizens of Loreroot, you are obliged to protect and support your leader. As has been stated, he was elected by you, therefor YOU are responsible for the results of this election. How this war turns out is not up to Yrthilian, but solely to the citizens of Golemus Golemicarum, Loreroot, and Raven himself.