Great War

In the magical community, the Great War typically refers to the war between both the magical and non-magical people on Earth. The war lasted from 1489 to 1500 CE and is well-known among the magical community for its large amount of casualties and longevity. The Great War is believed to have resulted in the founding of Alentia's Sanctuary and the establishment of its' patron goddess, as well as the decision to hide magic from mortals.

Cause
Many believe that the Great War was triggered by the assassinations of Marie Ericsson and her partner, Rowan Ericsson. The two were high-ranking and well-respected by both the magical and non-magical communities, considered to be one of the only things holding the world at such a fragile peace, and each side blamed the other for their deaths. A siege on a small mage town by the name of Rocktower by a rebellious group of mortals was the first recorded case of violence from one side to the other, and tensions exploded after the incident, resulting in the Great War.