Throughout the Silver Moon Fourth Year, the development of Giant Snake City was evident to the naked eye. The nominal victory but practical stalemate in the Battle of the Yadesi River against the Bloodline Elder Council became a driving force behind its rapid growth.
A large number of the Blood Clan defected to Giant Snake City, an event that was almost inconceivable. After all, the Elder Council wasn't just the highest authority of the Blood Clan; they were also their ancestors and the jointly recognized rulers of the Kolin Peninsula by both Angels and Demons. Under normal circumstances, even if the Elder Council were truly defeated in the Yadesi River Campaign, it would be highly unlikely for the Blood Clan to completely defect and flock to Giant Snake City en masse.
Yet, that's exactly what happened.
