War:Brothers' War

Brothers' War

Date: 72 S.A. - Present Place: Holy Orenian Empire Result: Ongoing Belligerents Pro-Frederick Faction: Kingdom of Oren Duchy of Westfall County of Halstaig County of Aldersburg County of Dobrov County of Provins Viscounty of Rivia Viscounty of Valles (Under Marus Othaman) Barony of St. Lothar Barony of Artois Barony of Ames Pro-Peter Faction: Holy Orenian Empire Duchy of Reutov Duchy of Azor Duchy of Sunholdt County of Huntshill County of Valles (Under Erik Othaman) Viscounty of Vuillermoz Barony of Pompourelia Barony of Darkwood Barony of Rosius Commanders and Leaders Frederick I, King of Oren Archchancellor Conrad de Falstaff Philip Rupert, Viscount of Rivia Peter IV, Holy Orenian Emperor Prince John Casimir Novellen Ivan var Ruthern, Duke of Reutov ✝

The Brothers' War, also referred to as the Orenian War for Succession or the Novellen Civil War, is a major internal conflict between Peter Augustus Novellen, and Frederick Charles Novellen. Due to Prince Peter and Prince Frederick both being sons of the deceased Philip III, Holy Orenian Emperor, the war earned its name as the Brothers' War. The conflict began when both Emperor Philip III and Empress Anastasia I mysteriously passed away almost immediately following the conclusion of the War of the Wigs. The unexpected passing of both the ruling Monarchs of the Empire threw the realm into chaos, with two factions forming to claim the throne.

Prelude

W.I.P In the month of Owyn's Flame, 1868, the Emperor Philip III passed. Anastasia I shortly after passed away on the shores of Lake Providence out of grief. Following this, the Count of Mardon marched to Providence, taking the city and proclaiming himself Frederick I, King of Oren and dissolving the Holy Orenian Empire. The Duke of Reutov, Ivan var Ruthern and the now King's Uncle, John Casimir, were present at the court and left to begin amassing a force to support the heir-apparent of the Empire, Peter Augustus.

Skirmishes, Battles, and Sieges

72 S.A. - The Battle of Vuillermoz - Pro-Frederick Victory

72 S.A. - The Standoff at Fort Linnord - Stalemate

Timeline

• 72 S.A.
  • Anastasia I, overcome with grief from the death of her husband, passes away on the shores of Mardon. Her death is witnessed by three of her children, Victoria Augusta, Anna Ulyssa, and Frederick Charles.
  • Motivated by his mother's death, Frederick Charles rallies the Bannermen of Mardon and marches to the Imperial Capital of New Providence. He is met with open gates and his forces quickly occupied the city. After breaching the gates of Aster Hall, Frederick ascended to the dais, where he announced the dissolution of the Holy Orenian Empire and proclaimed himself King of Oren.
  • Several imperial vassals, namely, the County of Aldersberg, Viscounty of Rivia, and Barony of St. Lothar immediately swear fealty to Frederick Charles.
  • Westwards in the Grenz region of the Empire, a faction sponsored by the Duchy of Reutov proclaim Philip III's and Anastasia I's eldest son, Peter Augustus, as Holy Orenian Emperor.
  • The Barony of Artois declares its support in favor of the Pro-Frederick faction. Meanwhile, the Duchy of Azor, Duchy of Sunholdt, Barony of Darkwood declare their support for the Pro-Peter faction.
  • Soon after Artois's declaration, the County of Provins declares its support for the Pro-Frederick faction.
  • Despite initially swearing fealty to Frederick Charles during his court session in Providence, the Barony of Pompourelia declares support for the Pro-Peter faction.
  • Overcome with stress due to the war, the Barony of Brighthill declares neutrality.
  • Pro-Frederick forces intercept Pro-Peter forces at Vuillermoz. A battle ensues and leaves the Pro-Frederick forces victorious.
  • Ivan var Ruthern, Duke of Reutov is executed by his bastard Andrezj Barrow in the Aster Hall following his capture at Vuillermoz.
  • Following the Battle of Vuillermoz, the County of Halstaig and Barony of Ames declare support for Frederick Charles.
  • The Principatus of Ebonwood, one of the largest Orenian vassals, declares neutrality in a missive entitled, Proclamation of Extremus. [1]
  • Father Philip Pruvia of Provins declares his loyalty and other members of his to Emperor Peter IV despite his grandson the Count of Provins swearing fealty to Frederick I prior.
  • Marus Jahan Othaman, Viscount of Valles, swears fealty to Frederick I.
  • Sir Erik Othaman rejects Marus' pledge to Frederick and pledges the County of Valles to Peter IV.