If you haven't checked out the lore of Rift, you're missing out on some great backstory and a world riddled deep with conflict and constant war. In the past, the Mathosian Civil War erupted when King Jostir mysteriously died and his son two sons fought for control of the empire in what eventually became known as the Shade War. You can learn more about the events of the Mathosian Civil War in Trion's latest lore release, chronicled in the journal entries of the corrupted Aedraxis Mathos as he gave chase to his brother Zareph across Telara.

On this day we, Aedraxis Mathos I of unbroken lineage, undertook the siege of Port Scion, jewel of our empire and home of our royal brother Zareph. His city is rich beyond measure, yet Zareph has refused to fund imperial plans for expansion, plotting instead to supplant our rightful rule. Though arrogant, he is nonetheless our brother. Mathosians! When you read this to your children, and they to theirs, know that your king watched with heavy heart the arc of catapult stones and Mage-fire that tore down the walls of his brother’s house.