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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Location''':  Adelburg, Oren</span>
 
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The Desolation of Oren was a conflict between Norland and the Coalition against the Holy Orenian Empire, it lasted from 1638- Present
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The Third Crusade was a small conflict that was initially between the [[Kingdom of Norland]] and the [[Holy Orenian Empire]], though it quickly grew to be a large scale conflict involving most of the major powers of the world.
  
 
== Prelude ==
 
== Prelude ==
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== Major Confrontations ==
 
== Major Confrontations ==
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*1638- [[Battle of the Bloody Road]] -Norlandic Victory
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*1638 - [[Battle of the Bloody Road]] - Norlandic Victory
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*1640 - [[Second Battle of the Bloody Road]] - Crusader Victory
  
 
==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
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* '''1637:
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* '''1637:'''
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**War was declared by the [[Kingdom of Norland]] on the [[Holy Orenian Empire]]
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**Immediately following the end of the [[War of the Beards]], the Kingdom of Norland declares war against the [[Holy Orenian Empire]], hoping to avenge their defeat at the [[Sack of Seahelm]] nearly a century ago.
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* '''1638:
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**The city of Adelburg is couped by [[Canonius I of Renatus|Lord Canonius]]. [[John VI, Holy Orenian Emperor|Emperor John VI]] is slain and beheaded, his body paraded through the city.
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**The Battle of the Bloody road was fought on the road to [[Adelburg]], Norlandic forces coming out victorious.
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* '''1638:'''
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* '''1640:
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**The Norlandic host engages the host of Imperial remnants outside the city of Adelburg, easily defeating them at the [[Battle of the Bloody Road]].
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**After winning the [[Battle of the Bloody Road]] Javier had the Coalition forces awaiting outside the Orenian Capital of [[Adelburg]], preparing for a Siege of the city, until a courier came to Javiers stating that the [[Kingdom of Renatus]] had coup'd the Orenian Empire. Not wanting to ruin relations with the newly formed [[Kingdom of Renatus]], Javier lifted the siege of the city, ending the war.
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* '''1639:'''
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**The Norlandic victory permitted them to siege the city of Adelburg, not knowing that the city had fallen to the newly established Kingdom of Renatus just a few years prior. Upon hearing of their mistake, [[Javier Ruric|King Javier]] lifted the siege and marched his forces back to Norland.
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**Only a few months had passed before the [[Kingdom of Renatus]], the [[Kingdom of Haense]] the [[Order of Saint Lucien]], and a Mercenary Company called the Reichwald Greatswords engaged [[Norland]] once more on the bloody road. The battle ended in a decisive victory for the allied forces, leaving [[Norland]] crippled for further attacks.
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**Clashes between pagans within the [[Kingdom of Santegia]] and the Order of Saint Lucien cause [[Leo de Savin|King Leo I]] to exile Canonist clergy and denounce [[High Pontiff Everard IV]].
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**Everard IV declares Holy Crusade against the Kingdom of Santegia and the Kingdom of Norland.
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**Minor skirmishes occur, resulting in multiple victories for the crusaders.
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*'''1640:'''
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**The crusaders take the offensive, marching their combined hosts out from the city of Adelburg. They meet the Norlanders in combat once more on the bloody road, resulting in a decisive victory for the crusaders, leaving Norland crippled for further attacks.

Revision as of 20:44, 2 December 2017

Desolation of Oren
Battle of the Bloody Road.jpg
Battle of the Bloody Roads, 1638
Date: 1638-1640
Location: Adelburg, Oren
Result: Norlandic Victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Norland and Allies:
Kingdom of Norland
Kingdom of Santegia
Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah
Warhawke Chiefdom
War Nation of Krugmar
Holy Orenian Empire and allies:
Holy Orenian Empire
Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska
Commanders and leaders
Kingdom of Norland and Allies
Javier I, King of Norland
Leo, King of Santegia
Prince Erolas Ba’ikana
Verthaik II Frostbeard, High King of Kaz'Ulrah
Holy Orenian Empire and allies:
Adalwulf Horen
Strength
Kingdom of Norland and Allies
9,500
Holy Orenian Empire and allies
5,500
Casualties
Kingdom of Norland and Allies
~1,000 dead
Holy Orenian Empire and allies:
~2,500 dead

The Third Crusade was a small conflict that was initially between the Kingdom of Norland and the Holy Orenian Empire, though it quickly grew to be a large scale conflict involving most of the major powers of the world.

Prelude

Major Confrontations

Timeline

  • 1637:
  • 1638:
    • The Norlandic host engages the host of Imperial remnants outside the city of Adelburg, easily defeating them at the Battle of the Bloody Road.
  • 1639:
    • The Norlandic victory permitted them to siege the city of Adelburg, not knowing that the city had fallen to the newly established Kingdom of Renatus just a few years prior. Upon hearing of their mistake, King Javier lifted the siege and marched his forces back to Norland.
    • Clashes between pagans within the Kingdom of Santegia and the Order of Saint Lucien cause King Leo I to exile Canonist clergy and denounce High Pontiff Everard IV.
    • Everard IV declares Holy Crusade against the Kingdom of Santegia and the Kingdom of Norland.
    • Minor skirmishes occur, resulting in multiple victories for the crusaders.
  • 1640:
    • The crusaders take the offensive, marching their combined hosts out from the city of Adelburg. They meet the Norlanders in combat once more on the bloody road, resulting in a decisive victory for the crusaders, leaving Norland crippled for further attacks.

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