Battle of Leeth
| Battle of Leeth | |
|---|---|
| The final battle at the first aether font | |
| Type | Historical Event |
| Location | First aether font site (now part of the Wastes) |
Calythera Archives – Entry 52 – Battle of Leeth
The Battle of Leeth was the climactic confrontation at the first aether font that marked the height of the Mourning. It was here that Elara Corvayne entered the font chamber, triggering the catastrophic explosion that ended the battle and sealed the fate of the southern cradle. What began as a struggle for control of the font became the defining moment that shattered the old world and forced the birth of the current order. This archive entry records the known details of the battle whose true causes remain shrouded in mystery.
The Battle of Leeth was the final major conflict at the first aether font during the events of the Mourning.
Known Events
Forces from multiple pre-Mourning factions converged on the font in a desperate bid for control. As the battle reached its peak, Elara Corvayne entered the font chamber. Moments later, a blinding blue-white explosion erupted, destroying the font and creating the massive crater that now defines the heart of the Wastes. The blast ended the battle instantly and triggered the wider cataclysm.
Aftermath
The destruction of the first font caused continent-wide aether depletion, the formation of the Wastes, and the collapse of the old order. Survivors scattered and eventually rebuilt around the newly discovered second font beneath Ashmourne Spire. The event fundamentally shaped the current debt cycle systems and the cautious approach to aether usage.
Unresolved Questions
Official histories describe the battle as a tragic accident caused by unstable aether. However, fragments recovered over the years suggest more deliberate actions and hidden motives. The full truth of why Elara entered the chamber and what really happened remains one of Calythera’s most closely guarded mysteries.
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