Storming of Kraken's Watch
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The Storming of Kraken's Watch of 1558 was the starting battle of the Riga War, where a small detachment of soldiers from the Duchy of Courland seized the Castle of Kraken's Watch during the celebration of saint Edmond's Day. The battle was the result of immense political pressure on Duke Alexander, and his desire to fully solidify his rule as Duke, seeing the lordship under the House of Vanir as relic of his dead brother's reign.. His decision to storm the keep at night and during the holy festival would result in outcry from various nobles in the Holy Orenian Empire, specifically Duke John of Carnatia, and Hetman Sveneld of Krajia, ultimately leading to the formation of the Carnatian League.
Prelude
At the Diet of Saltstone, Emperor John II had dictated that the fortress of Kraken's Watch be given to Britannus Vanir, and that Baron Britannus should swear fealty to Duke Alexander. Both parties agreed, hoping to form a long lasting peace between the two Houses. A few short years later, however, tensions had slowly begun to rise. An incident with Britannus' uncle, Arik Vanir, had left men in both Houses desiring conflict