War:Krajian Rebellion

Krajian Rebellion Part of The Anarchy Ruskan Cossacks, 1568 Date: 1565-1576 Location: Oren Result: Imperial victory *Dreadlands conquered and dissolved by the Empire *Coalition of the Southern Axis Powers destroyed *Aggression between the Empire and other signatories of the Axis, leading to the War of Orcish Submission Belligerents Holy Orenian Empire and Allies: Holy Orenian Empire Principality of Laureh'lin Axis Powers: Principality of the Dreadlands Kingdom of Ruska Kingdom of Courland Grand Kingdom of Urguan (until 1566) War Uzg Sultanate of Haria Silver City of Haelun'or Warhawkian Tribes Commanders and leaders Holy Orenian Empire and Allies: John II, Holy Orenian Emperor John III, Holy Orenian Emperor Peter, Duke of Haense Lothair, Archduke of Lorraine Tristin, High Prince of Laureh'lin Axis: Daniel, Prince of the Dreadlands † Sveneld, King of Ruska † Alexander, King of Courland † Kardel, Grand King of Urguan (until 1566) Kharak, Rex of the War Uzg † Ashruf, Sultan of Haria Kelthran, Sohaer of Haelun'or Eraynion and Ereinion, Chieftains of the Warhawkes

The Krajian Rebellion, also known as the Axis War, was a global war that lasted from 1565 to 1576, although related conflicts began earlier, including the Riga War. It involved a majority of the nations within Vailor-including the great powers of the Holy Orenian Empire and the Dreadlands-eventually forming two alliances: the Imperials and the Axis. The Axis powers was consisted of numerous nations and factions that had been attacked by the Empire previously, either as an act of defense or aggression. Many of these nations saw the Empire as a threat to their survival, and wanted to completely dismantle it and its institutions. The war lasted for 11 years, but was mainly consisted of smaller skirmishes on either continent of Vailor as opposed to major confrontations.

The conflict was one of multiple World Wars launched against humanity, and is also the only World War to ever span across two realms, from Vailor to the Isles of Axios. The Imperial victory led to a renewed sense of patriotism within the Empire, alongside a growing pro-Humanity view. These shifts in ideologies also resulted in immense aggression against the members of the Coalition that were not destroyed, including the War Uzg, as what many Imperials saw as punishment for attacking the Empire. These growing hostilities would ultimately result in the War of Orcish Submission, which saw to the destruction and dissolution of the War Uzg.

Major Confrontations

• 1566 - Battle of 'aelaa Alththuluj - Stalemate

Timeline

• 1565:
  • Following its defeat at the Battle of Westmark, the Duchy of Courland secedes from the Holy Orenian Empire, forming the Kingdom of Courland.
  • The Hetmanate of Krajia follows suit, also rebelling against the Empire to form the Kingdom of Ruska.
  • Vailorian Assembly of Southern Axis Powers, or the Southern Axis in Opposition to the Johannian Monarchs, is formed, consisting of multiple nations and factions spread all over Vailor. The Coalition is headed by the Principality of the Dreadlands, ruled by Prince Daniel.
• 1566:
  • The Grand Kingdom of Urguan breaks off from the Axis Coalition, declaring its neutrality in the conflict.
  • The Battle of 'aelaa Alththuluj occurs, resulting in a stalemate after both sides are forced to abandon the field and return home.
• 1567-1574:
  • Minor skirmishes occur all over Vailor, and the newly settled Isles of Axios, with both sides earning multiple victories against the other.
  • Members of the Axis coalition discover difficulty in finding resources to fuel their war effort.
• 1575:
  • Emperor John II is forced to abdicate to his son, Emperor John III. Many nobles within the Empire saw John II's deteriorating mental state as a threat to the Empire's chances of victory in the conflict, and felt that John III would be much better suited to lead the Empire.
• 1576:
  • Emperor John III launches a naval invasion of the Dreadlands. Upon arrival, the Imperials find that the town has been abandoned and demolished, with its inhabitants nowhere to be found.
  • The Holy Orenian Empire declares its victory in the Axis war, taking the former lands of the Dreadlands for itself.
  • King Sveneld is forced into exile, his lands returning to the control of the Imperial crown.
  • The House of Staunton is removed from nobility, and are banished from the Empire by Emperor John III.
  • Uruk marauders begin enslaving Imperial settlers within the Dreadlands, raising anti-uruk mentalities in the Empire.