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As tensions started to grow between the world's kingdoms and the Spawnlands, an alliance was created by the Kingdoms of Redstonia and Helmsdeep. Soon, the Kingdom of Kythira was invited under the threat of force to join the alliance as well. This 'Redstone Alliance' had two main purposes: Maintain (temporary) peace between the three kingdoms, and form a united front during the famous raids on the Spawnlands.  
The Redstone Alliance was a supranational semi-secret organization that existed during the Second Era. Created as an alliance between the three most powerful kingdoms of that time; Helmsdeep, Redstonia and Kythira, its primary goal was to promote peace between the kingdoms.  


The Kingdom of Kythira constructed a council hall as well as a tower on its tallest mountain as a tribute to the Alliance. Furthermore, after Kythiran scouts discovered Minecraftia's first stronghold north of Oldspawn, they refitted it to become a secret headquarters of the Alliance.


In order to prove their loyalty to the Alliance, in an attempt to keep Helmsdeep raiders away, the Kythirans erected a grand tower on their tallest mountain as a sign of tribute. Underneath the World Embassy they also constructed a secret room, to be used for meetings of the Alliance's members. The Kythirans also discovered the world's first stronghold, and refitted it to become a secretive base for the Alliance.
The formation of the Alliance increased the Raids on the Riverlands, which in turn resulted in the creation of several counter-organizations. These were the Federation of Provinces, the Rebel Alliance, and the TNT Alliance.  


The Federation of Provinces attempted to unite the Riverlands under one banner, but ultimately collapsed when their castle was taken by the Redstone Alliance and their president was executed.


In response to the Redstone Alliance and the increasingly frequent raids on the Spawnlands, two organizations started to appear to counter the Redstone Alliance. The Federation of Provinces was created in an attempt to unite the Spawnlands under one banner, but ultimately failed when their castle was besieged by the Redstone Alliance.  
The Rebel Alliance operated in secret, fighting a guerilla war against the Redstone Alliance, whilst their leader, Lord Vinkhuys, always managed to evade capture. For a short time they held Fort Spawnkeep, but a force of Helmsdeep soldiers managed to capture the fort, although the Rebel Alliance members managed to escape through a secret tunnel.  


The TNT Alliance never openly clashed with the Redstone Alliance, being too distant for the Redstone Alliance member states to consider worthwhile.


Another group, led by Lord Vinkhuys, formed the Rebel Alliance. Secretly aided by the Kythirans, the Rebel Alliance would patrol the streets and, although unable to stop the raids, would be a thorn in the Redstone Alliance's side for the rest of its existence.
The Alliance managed to maintain an unstable peace between the three kingdoms, until it was disbanded shortly before the Great Grief.  
 
 
The Alliance managed to maintain an unstable peace until its end during the Great Grief.


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Revision as of 18:23, 10 January 2021

The Redstone Alliance was a supranational semi-secret organization that existed during the Second Era. Created as an alliance between the three most powerful kingdoms of that time; Helmsdeep, Redstonia and Kythira, its primary goal was to promote peace between the kingdoms.

The Kingdom of Kythira constructed a council hall as well as a tower on its tallest mountain as a tribute to the Alliance. Furthermore, after Kythiran scouts discovered Minecraftia's first stronghold north of Oldspawn, they refitted it to become a secret headquarters of the Alliance.

The formation of the Alliance increased the Raids on the Riverlands, which in turn resulted in the creation of several counter-organizations. These were the Federation of Provinces, the Rebel Alliance, and the TNT Alliance.

The Federation of Provinces attempted to unite the Riverlands under one banner, but ultimately collapsed when their castle was taken by the Redstone Alliance and their president was executed.

The Rebel Alliance operated in secret, fighting a guerilla war against the Redstone Alliance, whilst their leader, Lord Vinkhuys, always managed to evade capture. For a short time they held Fort Spawnkeep, but a force of Helmsdeep soldiers managed to capture the fort, although the Rebel Alliance members managed to escape through a secret tunnel.

The TNT Alliance never openly clashed with the Redstone Alliance, being too distant for the Redstone Alliance member states to consider worthwhile.

The Alliance managed to maintain an unstable peace between the three kingdoms, until it was disbanded shortly before the Great Grief.