The Demi-Human War (亜人戦争) was a protracted civil war fought in the Kingdom of Lugunica, taking place from 48 BA (before the arrival of Natsuki Subaru) to 39 BA. It was a major conflict that took place during the events of Ex 2, and the effects of the war have had a lasting impact on the world today, with one of its remnants going on to ignite another devastating conflict that flipped the world on its head.
Initially a minor regional uprising on the Lugunican frontier, the war escalated into a bloody struggle that lasted for nearly the course of a decade. The two belligerents at the start of the war, the government of Lugunica, and the Demi-Human Alliance, would themselves be relegated to minor players as the war spiraled out of control, turning into a nationwide ethnic conflict with skirmishes breaking out all over the country.
The war was brought to an end one year after that generation’s Sword Saint, Theresia van Astrea, joined the war, with the final battle of the war being the Second Battle of Castour Field.[1] With that, an armistice was signed between the Kingdom and the Demi-Human Alliance's third leader and remaining representative, Cragrell Dawson.
Background[]
Though there have always been racial issues in Lugunica, hatred between humans and demi-humans intensified after the Great Calamity, in which the Witch of Envy, a half-elf, consumed half of the world. Half races and elves in particular were classified as heretical, but that same prejudice spread towards other races that were not human. For 350 years, the tension simmered and stewed.
Forty-eight years before Subaru arrived in the world, a village of demi-humans became involved in a small conflict with a human village, and the two sides met up to discuss it. However, during negotiations, the human representatives were assassinated, leading both sides to blame each other for the murders, contributing to more confusion and violence. This event would be the spark that would ignite the war.
Battles[]
Battle of Redonas Plateau[]
This was a minor battle in 46 BA that marked one of the first battles that Wilhelm Trias and Grimm Fauzen took part in. Originally, a young noble sought to make a name for himself during an attack on the enemy forces. However, said noble was handled with ease, and the Royal Army’s forces were left in disarray. If not for Wilhelm, the battle may have been lost.
Battle of Castour Field[]
This battle, which took place in 46 BA, was a battle in which one of the Demi-Human Alliance’s leaders, Valga Cromwell, successfully ambushed and slaughtered the Royal Army with a magic trap set in place by another of their leaders, Sphinx. If not for Wilhelm, who’d joined the Zellgef Squadron, moving forward to fight for a time, the army would have lost many more soldiers than they already did. The Zellgef Squadron completely survived, fortunately, and Wilhelm garnered the name of Sword Demon as a result of his actions as well. This battle brought in the magic specialist, Roswaal J. Mathers, and the country began relying on her studies into magic while simultaneously prioritizing the elimination of magic circles before moving anywhere.
Battle of Aihiya Swamp[]
This battle, fought in 43 BA, was the largest and deadliest battle in the entire war. Using the stored magic within the destroyed structures at the Aihiya Swamp, Valga was able to bait and ambush the Royal Army into another employed magic circle trap. A massive portion of the army was completely lost, and the Zellgef Squadron was nearly completely lost, with the vice commander of the squad, Pivot Arnancy, losing his life as well. Because of the losses, the rebellions exploded across the nation, and the Royal Capital was left open as well. Leip Barielle was demoted for the devastating loss, and on the other side, Libre Fermi was killed and made an undead by Sphinx, who continued to use his reputation for her own good during the war.
Invasion of the Royal Castle[]
Taking place in 43 BA, this battle marked a serious change for the entire war, as the three major commanders, including the undead Libre Fermi, attempted to take the Royal Castle for themselves. However, despite their efforts, they were unable to do so. Libre was completely destroyed, Valga Cromwell was defeated and was imprisoned beneath the mansion of Miklotov McMahon, and Sphinx lost her limbs and escaped, only to be secretly captured by Leip Barielle. Despite this battle being so major, the war did not end, and the Demi-Human Alliance continued fighting under the banner of Cragrell Dawson.
Battle of the Trias Domain[]
As revenge for his part in the war, the Demi-Human Alliance attacked the Trias Domain in 40 BA to spite Wilhelm. The man left his place in the Royal Capital and eventually arrived in his domain. Though he fought hard, he was brought down and nearly lost his life. If not for Theresia van Astrea, who had come to save his life and finally decided to join the war, he would have died. With her arrival, she successfully defeated the demi-human soldiers there, though the Trias family and many others were still lost.
Second Battle of Castour Field[]
This was the final battle of the war, taking place a year after the Sword Saint entered the war, in 39 BA. This battle resulted in the final Royal Army victory, and afterward, the country was able to sign an armistice with Cragrell, officially ending the war.
Aftermath[]
The end of the war did not end prejudice between humans and demi-humans, and in the following decades, much ill will would continue to be felt, especially in the countryside and especially concerning elves, though it cannot be said that relations have not improved.
References[]
- ↑ "...the debut battle of the Sword Saint, which caused Wilhelm to desert the army; and the second battle at Castour Field, which led to the ultimate conclusion of hostilities." - Re:Zero Ex Light Novel Volume 3: Chapter 4. Section 5.