The Blood Wars — Complete History
A comprehensive timeline of all 7 Blood Wars between the Vampire Covenant and Werewolf Conclave.
The Blood Wars are a series of seven major conflicts spanning 2,000 years. Blood War I (Year 1000): Covenant expansion into Werewolf territory; Conclave repulsion. II (Year 1200): Werewolves invade Crimson Steppes; Covenant counterattacks. III (Year 1400): First use of Eclipse War tactics; both sides devastated. IV (Year 1600): Shadow Order emerges as mercenary neutrals. V (Year 1800): Eclipse Council formation prevents total annihilation. VI (Year 2000): Cold war period; current PvP system established. VII (Current, Year 3026): The Blood Wars the players participate in.
Why This Lore Matters
Understanding VvW's deep lore changes how you approach faction choices, quest lines, and even PvP alignments. The world is not simply backdrop — it is an active part of the game's evolving narrative that unlocks in the game through in-game discoveries and quest completions.