So, we all know that Wutai lost the war, but I can never seem to remember why they were at war with Shin-Ra to begin with.
Elmyra's husband died in the war, and Elmyra took in Aerith when Ifalna died after their escape from Headquarters, right? So, I guess my question is:
Did this whole "Search for the Land the Ancients" thing have anything to do with the war? Or did Shin-Ra want to built a Reactor there, and Wutai refused?