Gar Dynasty - 600-1005

After Emperor Polignac's death, a new imperial dynasty emerged with Emperor Gar I who is most known for declaring war on Irendille in 640, citing official reasons like "lack of support in the war against the dark elves and poaching on imperial lands." However, historians believe the invasion was primarily driven by greed and a fear of being overshadowed by his predecessor. The people of Andore, having established good relations with the wood elves of Irendile, strongly opposed this declaration, leading to a general revolt in 642 across the empire, including the provinces of Ozame, Arganne, and Andore.

Gar I, consumed with suppressing Andorian resistance, almost forgot his conquest of Irendile, but not before committing massacres of the wood elves in the process. The imperial army gained notoriety for mutilating captured elves by cutting off their bow fingers. While Gar I temporarily subdued Andore, the province gained full independence in 712, just 30 years after his death.

From 999 to 1004, Gar III's reign faced various challenges. Tensions escalated between Dark Elves and the empire, with Prince Morath of Nasgaroth declaring war on both Gar III and the new King Solar of Andore over the loss of the dark elf artifact, the moonstone. The loss to the dark elves highlighted the divisions and wekanesses in the empire. The construction of the Port of Marienburg provoked the Orcs of the Forgotten Lands (Terres de l'Oubli), and discontent grew due to the treatment of slaves in the Ekengrad mines and the repression of dissent.

Gar III's political failures eventually led to his death. Prince Gabriel of the Phoenix, claiming non-payment by the empire, declared his intention to take his payment by settling Berkwald in 1003. The imperial council banned Gabriel from going to Berkwald, but undeterred, the Phoenix marched to Berkwald and defeated imperial forces who tried to stop them. Though contested, many believe it was the Phoenix who were behind the assassination of Emperor Gar III through poisoning, leaving only a child heir and chaos as his legacy.