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| − | Following the end of [[The Dukes' War|the Dukes' War]], the old Duchy of Vanaheim had been destroyed under the rule of [[Guy de Bar|King Guy of Oren]], and reformed into the Duchy of Courland by [[John I, Holy Orenian Emperor|Emperor John I]] and given to House Staunton. At the conclusion of the [[Eighteen | + | Following the end of [[The Dukes' War|the Dukes' War]], the old Duchy of Vanaheim had been destroyed under the rule of [[Guy de Bar|King Guy of Oren]], and reformed into the Duchy of Courland by [[John I, Holy Orenian Emperor|Emperor John I]] and given to House Staunton. At the conclusion of the [[Eighteen Years' War]], Duke Anden of Courland was plagued by rebellion. The Duke's brother, Aleksander, had raised a host and pressed his claim to the Duchy. Anden, hoping to revive the old Duchy of Vanaheim, requested [[Britannus Vanir]]'s assistance in crushing the rebellion. To confirm his commitment to the cause, Duke Anden would reward Britannus with the keep of Kraken's Watch, the former primary holding of the Vanir's. |
In a sudden twist of events, Duke Anden's father, Richard, supported Aleksander's claim to the Duchy. Ashamed and disappointed, Duke Anden would hang himself, passing the Duchy to the only known heir, Aleksander. Fearing an uncontrolled rebellion within the Duchy, [[John II, Holy Orenian Emperor|Emperor John II]] would call for negotiations to occur at the Diet of Saltstone. At the Emperor's insistence, Britannus Vanir would accept the title of Baron of Kraken's Watch, and swear fealty to Duke Aleksander of Courland. | In a sudden twist of events, Duke Anden's father, Richard, supported Aleksander's claim to the Duchy. Ashamed and disappointed, Duke Anden would hang himself, passing the Duchy to the only known heir, Aleksander. Fearing an uncontrolled rebellion within the Duchy, [[John II, Holy Orenian Emperor|Emperor John II]] would call for negotiations to occur at the Diet of Saltstone. At the Emperor's insistence, Britannus Vanir would accept the title of Baron of Kraken's Watch, and swear fealty to Duke Aleksander of Courland. | ||
| − | Several years passed with peace in the Duchy, and both Aleksander and Britannus were careful not to escalate tensions between the two houses. Unexpectedly, however, Aleksander would send a small detachment of Courlandic soldiers to slay the garrison and the Vanirs whilst they slept. Due to the immense bravery of one man, Asher Highwind, the Vanirs were able to escape the attack with a majority of their bannerforce. | + | Several years passed with peace in the Duchy, and both Aleksander and Britannus were careful not to escalate tensions between the two houses. Unexpectedly, however, Aleksander would send a small detachment of Courlandic soldiers to slay the garrison and the Vanirs whilst they slept. Due to the immense bravery of one man, Asher Highwind, the Vanirs were able to escape the attack with a majority of their bannerforce, and call for a meeting of the northern lords, primarily Duke John of Carnatia, Hetman Sveneld of Krajia, and Lord Petyr Barbanov. Immense political pressure from the northern lords and Imperial advisers would cause [[John II, Holy Orenian Emperor|Emperor John II]] to allow for an internal Imperial conflict. |
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| + | == Major Confrontations == | ||
| + | * 1561 - [[Battle of the Curon Forest]] - Coalition Victory | ||
| + | * 1562 - [[Siege of Kraken's Watch]] - Coalition Victory | ||
| + | * 1564 - [[Battle of the River Vydra]] - Courlandic Victory | ||
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The Riga War,1559 to 1564, was an internal Imperial conflict between the Carnatian League, made of coalition allies including the Duchy of Carnatia and the Krajian Hetmanate, and the Duchy of Courland. The war stems from Duke Alexander of Courland's decision to revoke the Barony of Kraken's Watch from Lord Britannus Vanir, in an attempt to solidify his claim to the duchy. Duke Alexander hoped for a Courland free from any form of Vaniric influence, hoping to force the House into exile again.
Prelude
Following the end of the Dukes' War, the old Duchy of Vanaheim had been destroyed under the rule of King Guy of Oren, and reformed into the Duchy of Courland by Emperor John I and given to House Staunton. At the conclusion of the Eighteen Years' War, Duke Anden of Courland was plagued by rebellion. The Duke's brother, Aleksander, had raised a host and pressed his claim to the Duchy. Anden, hoping to revive the old Duchy of Vanaheim, requested Britannus Vanir's assistance in crushing the rebellion. To confirm his commitment to the cause, Duke Anden would reward Britannus with the keep of Kraken's Watch, the former primary holding of the Vanir's.
In a sudden twist of events, Duke Anden's father, Richard, supported Aleksander's claim to the Duchy. Ashamed and disappointed, Duke Anden would hang himself, passing the Duchy to the only known heir, Aleksander. Fearing an uncontrolled rebellion within the Duchy, Emperor John II would call for negotiations to occur at the Diet of Saltstone. At the Emperor's insistence, Britannus Vanir would accept the title of Baron of Kraken's Watch, and swear fealty to Duke Aleksander of Courland.
Several years passed with peace in the Duchy, and both Aleksander and Britannus were careful not to escalate tensions between the two houses. Unexpectedly, however, Aleksander would send a small detachment of Courlandic soldiers to slay the garrison and the Vanirs whilst they slept. Due to the immense bravery of one man, Asher Highwind, the Vanirs were able to escape the attack with a majority of their bannerforce, and call for a meeting of the northern lords, primarily Duke John of Carnatia, Hetman Sveneld of Krajia, and Lord Petyr Barbanov. Immense political pressure from the northern lords and Imperial advisers would cause Emperor John II to allow for an internal Imperial conflict.
Major Confrontations
- 1561 - Battle of the Curon Forest - Coalition Victory
- 1562 - Siege of Kraken's Watch - Coalition Victory
- 1564 - Battle of the River Vydra - Courlandic Victory
