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− | + | Following the reign of [[Frederick II, Holy Orenian Emperor|Emperor Frederick II]], many nobles and peasants within the [[Holy Orenian Empire]] viewed the current monarchy with skepticism. The [[War of the Beards]] had left Oren with no allies but Haense and a very meager army. Due to his father's defeat in the war, some doubted [[John VI, Holy Orenian Emperor|Emperor John VI]] and his ability to rule. This was proven when the [[Kingdom of Norland]] attacked Oren, in hopes of avenging the [[Sacking of Seahelm]]. The [[Battle of the Bloody Road]] further affirmed in the minds of many that current Orenian leadership could not win this war. This lead to a man going by the name [[Aurelius I Horen|Canonius Horen]] to rise up. |
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The Coup of Adelburg was a coup which occurred in 1638, in Adelburg the capital of the Holy Orenian Empire led by Canonius Horen. The coup would result in the collapse of the Sixth incarnation of the Empire, and mark a critical turning point in the Third Crusade.
Prelude
Following the reign of Emperor Frederick II, many nobles and peasants within the Holy Orenian Empire viewed the current monarchy with skepticism. The War of the Beards had left Oren with no allies but Haense and a very meager army. Due to his father's defeat in the war, some doubted Emperor John VI and his ability to rule. This was proven when the Kingdom of Norland attacked Oren, in hopes of avenging the Sacking of Seahelm. The Battle of the Bloody Road further affirmed in the minds of many that current Orenian leadership could not win this war. This lead to a man going by the name Canonius Horen to rise up.