After the war's end, Branden and Esmeralda started a significant change in the leadership of their country. They opted to replace all individuals who had held any level of authority and had been involved in the war, regardless of their previous positions. It was a natural change aimed at bringing fresh faces and a new sense of responsibility to the leadership roles.
The decision to make these changes was primarily motivated by a desire to prevent further bloodshed and internal strife. Executing those who held authority during the war was deemed a troublesome outcome, as it could potentially trigger more conflict and revenge, continuing the cycle of violence.
However, it was also understood that the individuals who were replaced might have had some involvement in the unexplained disappearances of former soldiers after the war…