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| − | At the start, King Andrew II received support from a multitude of his vassals, including his Marshal, Marquis Brandon. Andrew II wasted no time in preparing fortifications, and started by destroying and blocking the pass through the Greyspine mountains, obstructing any land route into the Kingdom. As time progressed, there were many within the Kingdom who began to doubt the validity of the rebellion. Many of the Lords of the realm were members of Houses that had been destroyed during the [[Dukes' War]], and wished not to return to a state of exile. It was during this period of doubt that Emperor Philip released the [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/152736-the-olive-branch-petition-1586/#comment-1443310 Olive Branch petition], offering amnesty to any northern lords who either remained neutral or fought against King Andrew II. While many were wary of abandoning the Kingdom, they were also not wanting to see their Kingdom and their Houses destroyed. It was [[Sergei Kovachev|Count Sergius]]'s declaration of support for the Empire that gave many nobles the final push they needed, including | + | At the start, King Andrew II received support from a multitude of his vassals, including his Marshal, Marquis Brandon. Andrew II wasted no time in preparing fortifications, and started by destroying and blocking the pass through the Greyspine mountains, obstructing any land route into the Kingdom. As time progressed, there were many within the Kingdom who began to doubt the validity of the rebellion. Many of the Lords of the realm were members of Houses that had been destroyed during the [[Dukes' War]], and wished not to return to a state of exile. It was during this period of doubt that Emperor Philip released the [https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/152736-the-olive-branch-petition-1586/#comment-1443310 Olive Branch petition], offering amnesty to any northern lords who either remained neutral or fought against King Andrew II. While many were wary of abandoning the Kingdom, they were also not wanting to see their Kingdom and their Houses destroyed. It was [[Sergei Kovachev|Count Sergius]]'s declaration of support for the Empire that gave many nobles the final push they needed, including [[Demetrius var Ruthern|Count Demetrius of Metterden]]. The loss of support from his top nobles caused Andrew II to give up the rebellion, and forced him to abdicate the throne to his young son, [[Marius I of Haense|Marius]]. |
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The Deep Cold Uprising, or Andrik's Rebellion, was a short insurgency against the Holy Orenian Empire orchestrated by King Andrew II of Haense staged in the early winter of 1585 to gain the independence of the Kingdom of Haense. The rebellion occurred during the infamous Year of Four Emperors and ended with the abdication and imprisonment of King Andrew II, and the reaffirmation of fealty by numerous northern lords and aristocrats to the Imperial State. Andrew was executed therein after, with other of his bannermen receiving punishment as well (Most notably, the Margrave of Vasiland, who had his right-hand removed).
Prelude
Emperor John III had three sons, John Augustus, Robert Henry, and Philip Frederick. To keep the Imperial crown's good relations with the crown of Haense and to maintain human unity, Emperor John III arranged a betrothal between Philip Frederick and Princess Tatiana of Haense. However, the courtship between the two failed, and Andrew II instead had her wed Marquis Brandon of Vasiland. To keep the union between Barbanov and Horen in tact, a new match was made, between John Augustus and Princess Julia of Haense. Despite the Emperor's best attempts, John Augustus' numerous unsavory comments earned him the contempt of Andrew II.
Andrew II had no patience for what he saw as a slight to his family's honor, and quickly grew disgruntled with the union between John Augustus and Princess Julia. Then, in 1585, Emperor John III was killed, assassinated by two high elven assailants. Word quickly spread through the Empire of John Augustus' role in the assassination, given his complaining about having to wait to ascend to the throne. During a diplomatic meeting between the new Emperor and Andrew II, the King, alongside his close friend Marquis Brandon, killed the Emperor, claiming that the Emperor was on the verge of murdering Andrew II, and that this was an act of self defense.
Emperor Robert II, who had succeeded to the throne following his brother's passing, met with the King and a league of other Haensetian nobles, offering a pardon to those who had a role in the death. When Andrew II denied all attempts at forgiveness, the Emperor abdicated, leaving the throne to the youngest of Emperor John III's sons, Philip Frederick. Emperor Philip, having lost his father and his two brothers, immediately declared the Kingdom of Haense as a rebellious state, officially beginning the rebellion.
The Rebellion
At the start, King Andrew II received support from a multitude of his vassals, including his Marshal, Marquis Brandon. Andrew II wasted no time in preparing fortifications, and started by destroying and blocking the pass through the Greyspine mountains, obstructing any land route into the Kingdom. As time progressed, there were many within the Kingdom who began to doubt the validity of the rebellion. Many of the Lords of the realm were members of Houses that had been destroyed during the Dukes' War, and wished not to return to a state of exile. It was during this period of doubt that Emperor Philip released the Olive Branch petition, offering amnesty to any northern lords who either remained neutral or fought against King Andrew II. While many were wary of abandoning the Kingdom, they were also not wanting to see their Kingdom and their Houses destroyed. It was Count Sergius's declaration of support for the Empire that gave many nobles the final push they needed, including Count Demetrius of Metterden. The loss of support from his top nobles caused Andrew II to give up the rebellion, and forced him to abdicate the throne to his young son, Marius.
Aftermath
Soon after the end of the rebellion, Andrik turned himself in to the court of Emperor Philip, who had Andrik executed by boiling him in milk. Marius, Andrik's young son was declared the new King of Haense, with his uncle, Prince Charles, acting as Prince Regent until the boy king came of age. Ser Brandon, Marquis of Vasiland was also be captured by Imperial men, and his hand removed for his part in the regicide of Emperor John IV. The punishment issued by the Emperor would begin to foster anti-Imperial sentiments within the North, but these were put down quickly through the works of Count Sergius of Turov and Brandon's uncle, Lukas Vanir.
