Ishval was ultimately destroyed as a result of a devastating civil war that was purposely orchestrated by certain members of Central Command and the Homunculi. This orchestration was a critical part of their larger, sinister scheme.
The destruction of the Ishval region did not occur spontaneously but was a meticulously planned outcome. While significant tension between Ishval and greater Amestris stemmed from sharp cultural differences, these underlying issues were exploited and exacerbated by powerful entities with a hidden agenda.
The key players responsible for the systematic destruction of Ishval were:
- Certain Members of Central Command: High-ranking individuals within the Amestrian military's Central Command actively manipulated events and issued orders that escalated the conflict, leading to the brutal Ishval Civil War.
- The Homunculi: These artificial beings, serving a greater, malevolent force, played a crucial role in initiating and sustaining the conflict. They were instrumental in orchestrating the "sparks" that ignited the full-scale war, ensuring it reached a destructive conclusion.
Their coordinated efforts transformed existing cultural friction into a full-blown war, culminating in the widespread devastation of the Ishvalan people and their homeland. The conflict was not merely a consequence of societal strife but a deliberate act of genocide designed to serve the strategic aims of Central Command's conspirators and the Homunculi's overarching plan.
