War:Brothers' War
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The Brothers' War, also referred to as the Orenian War for Succession or the Novellen Civil War, is a major internal conflict between brothers 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.
The Brothers' War, also referred to as the Orenian War for Succession or the Novellen Civil War is a major internal conflict between the two successor states of Emperor Philip III and Empress Anastasia I’s rule. Following the sudden and simultaneous death of both monarchs, the succession of the Empire was thrown into disarray when the pair’s youngest son, Prince Federerick, challenged the rule of Prince Peter Augustus, their eldest son and legal successor. Thus, the conflict earned its name as the Brothers’ War.
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The Brothers' War', also referred to as the Orenian War for Succession or the Novellen Civil War, is a major internal conflict between the two successor states of Philip III’s and Anastasia I’s rule. Following the sudden and simultaneous death of both monarchs, the succession of the Empire was thrown into disarray when the pair’s youngest son, Prince Federerick, challenged the rule of Prince Peter Augustus, their eldest son. Thus, the conflict earned its name as the Brothers’ War.
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 Imperial Prince, John Casimir, were present at the court and left to begin amassing a force to support the heir-apparent of the Empire, Peter Augustus.
In the days following the Empire’s surrender in the War of the Wigs, Emperor Philip III passed away suddenly. His wife and co-monarch Anastasia I, crippled with grief, retreated to the shores of Lake Providence in the lands of her youngest son, Prince Frederick. There, shortly before her death, she declared Federick as the Empire’s heir, unbeknownst to her eldest son Prince Peter.
Prince Frederick, invigorated by his support, then marched upon Providence, taking the city and proclaiming himself Frederick I, King of Oren while dissolving the Holy Orenian Empire. Having heard news of an oncoming attack shortly before Frederick’s arrival, Prince Peter fled Providence to the nearby lands of the Duchy of Reutov. There, he began rallying support for his cause alongside his principal supporters: the Duke of Reutov and his uncle Prince John Casimir.
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.
- Shortly after signing the Peace of Eastfleet, Philip III passes away.
- Anastasia I, overcome with grief from the death of her husband, retreats to the County of Mardon. There, on her deathbed, she declares her youngest son Prince Frederick as the heir. This is witnessed by three of her children: Victoria Augusta, Anna Ulyssa, and Frederick Charles himself.
- 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 occupy 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.
- Having heard of Frederick’s cause, Prince Peter Augustus flees to the nearby Duchy of Reutov.
- Several imperial vassals swear fealty to Frederick I in the first days of his rule, including the County of Aldersberg, Viscounty of Rivia, Barony of St. Lothar, Barony of Artois, Barony of Pompourelia, Viscount of Valles and the County of Provins.
- 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. He is met with support from the Duchy of Azor, Duchy of Sunholdt, County of Huntshill, Viscounty of Vuillermoz and the Barony of Darkwood.
- Despite initially swearing fealty to Frederick Charles during his court session in Providence,members of the Barony of Pompourelia declare support for the Pro-Peter faction. Several other houses begin to fracture in loyalties, including the Viscounty of Rivia, Viscount of Valles, County of Provins, Baron of de Rosius and the Barony of Darkwood.
- 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, capturing Peterist leader the Duke of Reutov. He is then executed by his bastard Andrezj Barrow in the Aster Hall.
- 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]
- Peter IV marries Lucia d’Azor, daughter of the Duke of Azor in a ceremony held in Vuillermoz. During the wedding a dragon flies overhead, boosting the morale of all Pro-Peter supporters as a proclaimed sign of God’s blessing.
