Initiated by the Scarlet Hand, the war begun when Charming's Army formed in an attempt to protect other Everafters who weren't allied with the Hand, as they were being terrorised and threatened into joining. Whilst the Hand ran rampant across the town, more and more Everafters became disillusioned with their aims, as the Hand's goals to achieve world dominion was revealed. Eventually, Charming's Army was formed in an effort not only to protect the Everafters, but also to protect humanity.