War of Scottish Independence (The Once and Never Kings)

The War of Scottish Independence was a large conflict in mostly northern Albion during the last years of the thirteenth century, and the first decade of the fourteenth century.

Background
The primary cause of the war could be considered the weak rule of John I of Scotland. Eric I, King of Jórvík, saw an oppritunity to expand the power of Jórvík, and began demanding that John I pay tribute to him. His ambitious son, Christopher the Longshanks (named so for his unusual height), continued this practice when he ascended to the throne after Eric's death in 1288. By this time however, the Scottish nobility had grown tired of John, and formed a twelve-man council to rule in the place of John.

This council was openly hostile to Jórvík, and subsequently refused any more tributes. In retaliation, Christopher invaded Scotland in 1296.