The War of the Selafar Sea

The War of the Selafar Sea was a series of Naval Battles fought between the Galdradic Empire and Valatia. After The Shattering in 234 4A, Emperor Dadros of Galdrad saw an opportunity to expand his rule. Believing that the death of Emperor Hancali had made Valatia weak, the Galdradic Empire declared war. Initial skirmishes favored the Galdradians, however it wasn't long before the tide turned in favor of the Valats. Eventually the entire Galdradian Navy was destroyed, and Valatia established itself as a formidable naval power. Empress Galandri, realizing that the costs of war were ever growing, and that Valatia had essentially guaranteed itself control over naval trade, decided to sue for peace.

The Treaty of Dodran Bay was signed in 241 AD, effectively ending the war. Emperor Fadros grew bitter at this unprecedented defeat, and turned his aggression northward, purging the boreal forests of the local tribes in an attempt to save face.