A few years drifted by slowly. Several Provinces were captured and annexed from France, but in that period there was little else of note. George the Dog sent back a few reports of a strange secret society, La Societe Des Faili, of which he believed several high ranking military men were a part of. Finally, on October first of 1454, the blow came. Ouch, said Puff. I didn't see that blow coming. This was a reaction to the Civil War Preluding. Darn that Talbot and that York. They were good generals and now their armies and our only army in England Proper are rebels, said Puff to Yound Edward, who was planning on being a general. I need to send word to George the Dog to attack the enemies in French England. All of the revolting armies were destroyed by December, but then Puff realised something.
Civil Wars are more interesting to children sitting in boring history classes if the civil wars are prolonged and have some good enemies. The war must also have a good name. Therefore, I proclaim the War of the Roses begun.
Now, George, Halfard, we need some antagonists. A day later, which happened to be the first of 1455, a few people applied. Puff, I am King Henry, and I want to be on the good side, said King Henry. Okay, said Puff. I see there are some other candidates also, so everyone just say what they'll do if I support them. Shouts of increasing aristocratic powers and such were heard. Finally, after a few men died, Puff said he word support the Yorks, who were for decreasing aristocratic powers and some other stuff involving increasing the amount of sheep Puff was allowed to kill and eat. Okay, then, said Puff, you Plantagets are allowed to start some rebellions. La Societe Des Faili can work with you.
Young Edward again wished for a commision, and we gave it to him a few years after the war had begun. He was very happy.
In 1459, some traders from the Union of Merchants, Traders, Swindlers, and Loan Sharks (UMTSLS) said that France was harrassing them. They won't let us send men from the National Coin Company sell our coins. By Puff, said Puff, this means war!!!!! Mercenaries were hired by George the Dog, and The Almost Big One was declared.
King Edward, newly of that position, said Puff, I'm annoyed at those rebels, so I'll rove around the country randomly attacking people and occassionally sending advice. You can rehire George the Dog as Second Minister for a year. Tell Parliament we need more money to raise armies.
After we won The Almost Big One, getting a handful of southern provinces, Lord Eochaid decided he wanted a feud. However, he didn't want to be in it. He contacted some friends, the Lord Hatfields and the Lord McCoys, and asked if they would feud. They said sure, and went to the Feud Office to announce it. George the Dog contacted Parliament to see if we could bribe the men into not feuding, but Parliament said We're using that money for armies. Besides, we can't get any less stable than we are. Darn you, said George the Dog, I was going to take their land with the bribe.