The Kingdom of Yevon declared war on the Kingom of Figaro over their use of Machina. The abomination known as Sin contributes to the destruction in the bay between the two nations and for years the war is fought to a stalement. It was not until Zilya, Herald of Phoenix demanded a meeting between the two nations, forcing an uneasy ceasefire and establishing a demilitarized zone in the Maldonbeck Territories.