The Red Coronation

THE RED CORONATION
Part of the Aevos Coalition War
Date: 161 S.A. Place: Westmark Region, Kingdom of Balian Result: League Victory Belligerents The Grand Covenant: Kingdom of Haense Kingdom of Balian Viceroyalty of Hyspia Grand Kingdom of Urguan Commonwealth of the Petra Kingdom of Norland United Kingdom of Aaun Exhilic Kingdom of Númendil League of Veletz & Allies: League of Veletz The Horde Principality of Stassion The Ferrymen Commanders Sybille, Queen of Balian Aleksander II of Haense Cesar II, Viceroy of Hyspia Garedyn Mossborn, Grand King of Urguan Catherine I, Queen of Petra Ellenore Eiriksson, High Keeper of Norland John I, King of Aaun Tar-Caraneth, Queen of Numendil Captain Basiyl 'Banjo' Mareno Gaspard II van Aert Apek'Vinteki, Targoth of Krugmar Richard I, Prince of Stassion Vyllaenen The Ferryman

The Red Coronation, a term now synonymous with betrayal and calamity, refers to the ill-fated coronation of Queen Sybille in the Kingdom of Balian. Its infamy stems not only from the catastrophic events of the day itself but also from the subsequent proliferation of songs, tales, and artworks. These cultural artifacts, often laced with mockery and scorn, have been instrumental in documenting and shaping perceptions of what many on the sides of Veletz and Krug view as the beginning of a doomed reign. Central to these narratives is the dramatic and ignominious flight of Queen Sybille, along with the Pontiff, through hidden tunnels, abandoning the very men and children who had gathered in her defense, and who were encouraged to fight for her cause.

In Popular Culture

A painting depicting the remnant of the Cloudbreaker skull throne, nothing remains but a pile of ashes and charred bone, 161 S.A

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A poster showing propaganda against the leaders of the coalition., 161 S.A