Treasure War

Period: 675–687 TR

Late in 674, the Sword of Calsten, a priceless and allegedly enchanted heirloom, was stolen from Torastra’s treasury. Hearing that it had been sold in Burzyn to a Chybisan nobleman, Torastra demanded that King Balesir of Chybisa return the weapon. Balesir ignored him, so Torastra declared war.

Torastra mustered an army in spring 675 and crossed the Ulmerien. After a three-year siege of Burzyn, with plague and rebellion rife, Balesir surrendered and went into exile. Chybisa became an earldom held by Torastra.

Twelve years later, Balesir raised an army in Melderyn and routed Torastra’s forces at the Battle of Geda in 687. The stolen sword was never recovered.