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# War of the Five Thrones

## Overview

The century-defining civil conflict that formed the [[Crown Concordat]]. After five royal houses collapsed into open war, the victors created a treaty council to prevent a repeat.

## Why it matters

- The Concordat's internal politics were never resolved—only codified.
- The Hand of Ruin exploits old grudges with forged letters and strategic bribery.