The Great Schism

The Great Schism, also known as the Papal Schism, the Avedoran-Myzean Standoff, the Great Occidental Schism, or the Schism of 1541 (Latin: Magnum schisma occidentale, Ecclesiae occidentalis schisma), was a split within the Myzean Church lasting from 1529 to 1541 in which both governments and bishops residing in Myseia and Marleybone—as well as throughout both nations—argued and fought over who claimed to be the true pope. The schism was driven by colorful personalities and political allegiances, with the Myseia papacy being closely associated with the Myzean monarchy. These rival claims to the papal throne damaged the prestige of the office and resulted in the eventual assassination of Pope Boniface IX (BONIFATIVS Nonus).