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The Norland-Oren War, called the Tenth Nordling War by the Holy Orenian Empire or the War of the Three Kingdoms by the Kingdom of Norland and their allies - due to the Iron Accord recognising Oren as a Kingdom - was a large-scale conflict which took place between the Kingdom of Norland and their allies against the Holy Orenian Empire. The war has also been referred to as the Kneeling War due to some of the events leading up to it.
Prelude
Skirmishes, Battles, and Sieges
- 14th of the First Seed, 22 S.A. - Raid on Southbridge - Norlandic Victory
- 1st of Sun's Smile, 22 S.A. - Elysium Encounter - Imperial Victory
- 5th of Snow's Maiden, 23 S.A. - The Elysium Offensive - Imperial Victory
- 16th of Snow's Maiden, 23 S.A. - The Forest Interception - Norlandic Victory
- 13th of the First Seed, 23 S.A. - Storming of the Bastille - Norlandic Victory
- 7th of Grand Harvest, 23 S.A - Battle of Peter's Bridge - Imperial Victory
- 10th of Grand Harvest, 23 S.A. - Bloodying of the Bridge - Norlandic Victory
- 23rd of Sun's Smile, 23 S.A. - Skirmish of the Southern Highway - Imperial Victory
- 17th of Snow's Maiden, 25 S.A - Battle of Providence - Imperial Victory
Timeline
- 22nd Year of the Second Age:
- A group named the Sons of Horen engages in armed conflict within the Kingdom of Norland, citing a supposed order by the Empire and the Canonist High Pontiff.
- On the 13th of the First Seed 22 S.A., the Kingdom of Norland respond with a declaration of war upon the Holy Orenian Empire [1], noting an extended period of turbulence between the two nations.
- As prior established allies of Norland via the Iron Accord, the Kingdom of Urguan declare war on the Empire [2]
- The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Oren under Gustaven von Halsfield, continue their campaign against the Empire in hopes of achieving their goals of overthrowing the current standing government of Oren.
- The Holy Orenian Empire responds with a public missive [3]
- Immediately following the declaration of War, Norlandic forces launch the Raid on Southbridge led by Donovan Freysson. The Raid is a success and Southbridge is temporarily occupied and looted by Norland until the garrison withdraws back to Varhelm.
- On the 1st of Sun's Smile, 22 S.A, Imperial forces launch Operation Golden Field led by the Count of Susa. The Imperial State Army force the Duke of Elysium to announce secession under threat of executing all inhabitants of Elysium. This announcement was later revoked after his release. The Holy Orenian Empire is heavily criticized for their methods used during the raid.
- The Kingdom of Haense releases the Greyspine Convention, a declaration of neutrality [4], on the condition that no Canonist clergy member is harmed.
- Oren signs the Lucien's Agreement of 1818 [5], bringing the Metinan company into the war.
- On the 5th of Sun's Smile, 22 S.A., the Kingdom of Norland alongside a small force of Ferrymen numbering at one 900 soldiers attempt a raid upon the City of Providence meeting an Orenian Host of 2,000 defenders. After losing one hundred infantry, the Norlandic and Ferrymen forces pulled out of the region.
- An Imperial Response is issued, claiming that every effort was made to protect non-combatants from harm after their controversial actions in Elysium. [6]
- A missive is issued by Olivier Renault de Savoie, the Consul of the City-State of Luciensberg, on behalf of the Empire of Oren, proclaiming that they will kill all men, women, and children they encounter in the war unless they evacuate their homeland. [7]
- 23rd Year of the Second Age:
- Multiple raids take place within the four realms engaged in the war with no major battles being fought
- On the 5th of the Snow's Maiden, a force of ISA raid the fields outside of Varhlem, leading to the capture of Thorfinn Kursin. Upon their trip back to Providence upon a lake, Thorfinn Kursin chose to jump from the boat and commit suicide rather than be taken captive. [8]
- On the 12th of Snow's Maiden, a mixed force of the Metinan company as well as Imperial officers, stationed themselves inside the Norlandic maple trees to siphon off entry and exit to their capital. Once word reached Norland about this, an army of roughly 2,400 Norlanders engaged the force of 1,100 Imperials to try and drive them from the roads. [9]
- 13th of the First Seed, a force of 1,200 Norlanders raid the city of Providence which results in the Storming of the Bastille
- 7th of Grand Harvest, a force of 600 ISA men led by Lukas Castile, Captain of the Metinan Company, and Antonyus Horen, left Providence for a patrol on surrounding Orenian roads. This led to The Battle of Peter's Bridge, which was a confrontation at Peter's Bridge with the Ferrymen, ultimately leading to the flight of the Ferrymen and victory of the patrollers.
- 10th of Grand Harvest, a force of 1,100 Norlanders establish a roadblock upon the bridge leading to Providence, 600 Imperial men were killed, 400 of which were Ministry of Justice agents and the rest being Imperial State Army soldiers.
- 23rd of Sun's Smile, a force of 1,200 Ferrymen captured a Lady of d'Arkent, sending a letter to Captain Erik var Ruthern. A host of 3,500 marched out to finally drive the ferrymen from the roads of Oren. After a long battle, a majority of the Ferrymen were killed, the rest routed off of Orenian soil. [10]
- 10th of Amber Cold, Norlandic forces capture an MRA scout outside of Varhelm. He was hung from the Ashwood Tree.
- On the 15th of Sigismund's End, 1819, the Holy Orenian Empire and the Hounds of Don sign a contract, bringing the Hounds of Don into the war on the Imperial side [11]
- 24th Year of the Second Age:
- High Pontiff Jude II is murdered within the Basilica of the Ascent of Saint Godfrey whilst holding confession. The Imperial Ministry of Justice, the Canonist Church and the Kingdom of Norland would all open their own investigations into the killing.
- 25th Year of the Second Age:
- On the 17th of Snow's Maiden, Ferrymen forces raid Providence. Upon their arrival, the Ferrymen mercenaries break into Providence via it's underground tunnels, entering the Imperial Bastion. Using the offices, they climbs up to the Imperial bank, soon thereafter reigning down arrows on soldiers, women, and children, and additionally holding Lieutenant Heath Linnord and Captain Viktoriya hostage. As the ISA climbs up on the roofs, the Imperial forces successfully eliminate the Ferrymen rally, and drive off the mercenary attack. [12]
