The Tragedy of Samartal was an event that took place in 1491 at Duke Celador Elrazuir's estate of Samartal in the outskirts of Kumarkand. While initially conceived as a summit for the most prominent sun elf and Bulwari figures, radical members of the Old Sun Cult destroyed the estate using an explosive device in an attempt to destabilize the New Sun Cult and regain control over Bulwar.
The summit was originally called to address the recent rise in tensions between the sun elf kingdoms and discuss the terms of a potential temporary alliance to deal with the threats caused by the gnolls, goblins, harpies and especially Jaddari Legions. The death of dozen of their leaders achieved the opposite effect however, with unity shattering as the New Sun Cults countries started to suspect one of them was behind the attack.
Background[]
[Assassinations, kidnappings, arson, revolts/riots, evidence-planting]
Timeline of Events[]
Eyewitness reports indicate that "a scent like rotten eggs" was the first indication of disaster [REPHRASE?]. It was followed by a "bright flash of light" which emanated from Elrazuir Manor.
Consequences[]
Dozens of elves and nobles from across Bulwar died in the blast, including Keladora I, ruler of Birzartanšes. The blast inaugurated a period of prolonged internecine conflict in Bulwar, weakening the sun elven states even more and allow the Jaddari Legion to invade the Suran plains.