War:Petran Civil War

Petran Civil War
Date: 112 S.A. - 113 S.A. Place: Commonwealth of the Petra Result: Loyalist Victory Renhilde I retains the throne of the Commonwealth of the Petra. Constanz of Balian and his supporters flee abroad. Belligerents Loyalists & Allies: Commonwealth of the Petra Rebels & Allies: Constanzian Petra Commanders Renilde I, Archduchess of Petra Constanz I, Archduke-Consort of Petra

The Petran Civil War, also called The Cuckold's War by loyalist Petrans or Constanz's Coup is an ongoing internal conflict between Archduchess Renilde I and her husband Archduke-Consort Constanz Novellen. The conflict began after the Archduke-Consort attempted to seize power in a coup after discovering that his wife had been unfaithful with Prince Marius Audemar of Haense. Soldiers under the command of the Archduke-Consort quickly seized the capital of Valefleur, forcing the Archduchess to flee to her allies in Sedan and Haense.

Skirmishes, Battles, and Sieges

• 6th of the Sun's Smile, 113 S.A. - Battle of Valefleur - Loyalist Victory

Timeline

• 112th of the Second Age
  • The Archduke-Consort Constanz Novellen accuses Archduchess Renilde I of having an affair with Prince Marius Audemar of Haense
  • Soldiers under the command of Constanz seize Valefleur, yet Archduchess Renilde escapes and flees to her allies in Haense and Sedan

• 113th of the Second Age
  • Archduke-Consort Constanz issues an official declaration of war on Renilde, intending to seize the throne of Petra due to her alleged affairs. The War is dubbed "The Cuckold War" by many of Renilde's supporters.
  • The Knights Council of Petra calls for Archduchess Renilde to face trial based on charges of adultery
  • As the Knights Council of Petra holds a trial for Archduchess Renilde despite her absence, a raiding party of Ferrymen breaches the proceedings and temporarily captures Archduke-Consort Constanz. He is brought to Valfleur, which Renilde's army had also taken, where peace negotiations are held. Talks eventually break down after hours of discussion, and Constanz is released after having his eye taken.
  • The Capital of Valefleur remains heavily contested as both sides sometimes claim to hold the city.
  • The two armies meet in the center of Valefleur for a conventional battle, sparking the Battle of Valefleur. The Loyalists win despite being slightly outnumbered