The 14th century witnessed sharp disagreements between the ruling powers in Livonia that often led to armed conflicts, especially between the Order and the town of Riga. The 15th century, on the other hand, may be regarded as a period of consolidation when the class distinctions were fixed. The role of indigenous nations diminished rapidly.
Kui 14. sajandil domineerisid Liivimaa võimude vahel suured erimeelsused, mis sageli arenesid relvastatud kokkupõrgeteks, seda iseäranis ordu ja Riia linna vahel, siis 15. sajandit võib pidada Liivimaa konsolideerumise ning seisustevaheliste reguleerimise ajaks.