With the rise of technology and magic within the Duchy of Brennan, many citizens believed that Brennan was heading towards destruction. Several of Brennan's citizens banded together to move further north into the forest. They negotiated a peace treaty with the elves for a section of the land in and around what is now known as the city of Coinighy.
As the town's size increased, the land used for farming also increased. Clashes started occurring between the elves over what they saw as breaches of the original treaty. Thus, there was a significant skirmish between the elves and the humans, where the elves reasserted their control of the farmlands on lands they considered theirs.
Coinighy's reprisal was swift and deadly, pushing the elves back further than the destroyed settlement. Again, a peace treaty was signed, and an uneasy peace reigned. Trade between the elves and humans is fleeting; neither side fully trusts the other.
This lack of trust has led to disaffected elves forming raiding bands and attacking various settlements within Illyria, most notably the continual attacks on the timber mill near the Innland Inn.
The continuous battles with elves have destabilised the north, increasing banditry and slavery. Elizabeth's father, Robert, requested aid from Goranth, pointing out that Illyria was the reason the south was relatively safe. King Justin O'Malley agreed to send aid provided Illyria accepted becoming part of Goranth as the Duchy of Illyria.
As part of this aid, Justin and Robert agreed that Simon O'Malley would marry Kate Dormer, Elisabeth's younger sister, thus once again cementing the Kingdom together.