Fifth War of the Elements

The Fifth War of the Elements is an ongoing conflict between the Monks of Posideon and the Blazing Alliance. Recently, as the war escalated, both sides began recruiting non-squirrels for the fight. Defeating players and NPCs of the opposing faction grants Elemental Essences, which can be traded in for rewards. This requires that the player's weapons be enchanted to be either Fluidic or Blazing weapons. Since these weapons are only usable by squirrels, an enchantment will be used to turn them into a squirrel when they wish to fight or are in the Inferno-Posideon Stretch.

Beginnings
The Monks of Posideon and the Inferno Cult have never been friendly with each other, but rarely does this hatred erupt into open conflict. However, after a volcanic eruption that almost wiped out Wavecrest point was traced back to the Cult, open war erupted. It was particularly deadly tthis time, due to the squirrel-created groups recruiting the humans, who were not present during the 4th war. The primary battles at this point took place on Padres del Fuego, though combat took place throughout the Carribean.

The Blazing Alliance
The Inferno Cult had an elemental disadvantage against the Monks. The only reason they survived the first few weeks of fighting was that they had the high ground and the power of a large volcano to aid them. This all changed with the formation of the Blazing Alliance. Now, the Monks have been pushed back to their base camp, and have been seperated from the Gem in the middle of the Valley of Steam. A few heavily battered outposts exist under constant heavy seige on other islands (such as Fort Tidal), but none as well defended as Wavecrest Point. As a result, the Squirrel Navy has taken several steps to try to restore the balance of power.