Penthania

Once a Frontacian city-state, Penthania is the home of the Penthanians. It is located in the deserts of the Great Waste, north of the Great Divide.

During the Frontacian Empire, Penthania waged a civil war against a neighboring city, Secia. However, the war escalated when the citizens of Arcania became involved in the conflict on the side of Secia. The people of Penthania unleashed the devistating force known as UnMagick to strip the Arachnians of their runes. However, when the UnMagick was released, the blacklash from the spell transformed the Frontacians of Penthania into Penthanians and the Frontacians of Secia into Secians. This event is referred to as the Great Change.

SPOILER WARNING! Out of Character information follows.

OOC Notes
Strange as it may seem, it appears that the story of what actually happened during this period has changed over time. In its newest iteration, it seems that the belief is that the city-states of Penthania and Secia were having a civil war (this is the one presented above). This was the stance taken in the most recent version of the history timeline and the manual. However, in previous accounts, the city of Secia was left out of the conflict as innocent bystanders with the only conflict being solely between the Penthanians and Arachnians.

Colin (Vaile) made several contradicting statements in a variety of OOC meetings that lead in both directions. And until more information is made available to clarify, there's no real way to tell how this event played out. Currently though, the latest spin is in favor of the civil war.