War:War of Two Emperors

War of the Two Emperors Siege of Helena, 1716 Date: 1715 - Present Location: Renatus, Oren Result: TBD Belligerents Empire of Renatus: Empire of Renatus Kingdom of Norland Kadarsi Caliphate Rexdom of Krugmar Kingdom of Courland Reiter Mercenaries Kingdom of Curonia (From 1717) Silver State of Haelun'or House Bartham Holy Orenian Empire: Holy Orenian Empire Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska Kingdom of Curonia (Until 1716) Golden City of Ves County of Leuven Princedom of Fenn Reiver Mercenaries Commanders and leaders Empire of Renatus: Godfrey III, Emperor of Renatus Alvar I, King of Norland † (until 1717) Alvar II, King of Norland (from 1717) Abbas Kharadeen, Caliph of the Kadarsi Burbur'Lur, Rex of Krugmar Percival II Staunton Anabel, Queen of Curonia Dimaethor Visaj, Sohaer of Haelun'or Holy Orenian Empire: Joseph I, Holy Orenian Emperor Marius II, King of Hanseti-Ruska Alfred II, King of Curonia Ecbert, Regent of Curonia † Alfred Myre, Prince of Ves † Conrad de Falstaff, Count of Leuven Aelthir Tundrak, Grand Prince of Fenn Mah'r Volaren Vydrek Volaren Lucius Daemyr

The War of the Two Emperors was a large conflict brought about by the dissolution of the Empire of Man by Antonius I, and the formation of the Empire of Renatus and reformation of the Holy Orenian Empire. The war began with the accession of Joseph I to the throne of the Holy Orenian Empire, and the coronation of Godfrey III as Emperor of Renatus.

• The Empire of Renatus, and its allies and vassal-states were led by Godfrey III, Emperor of Renatus. This consisted of:
  • The Kingdom of Norland.
  • The Kadarsi Caliphate.
  • The Rexdom of Krugmar.
  • The Kingdom of Courland.
  • Renatian Loyalists of the Kingdom of Curonia
  • Renatian Loyalists of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska
  • The Reiter Mercenaries
  • The House of Bartham

• The Holy Orenian Empire and its allies and vassal-states were led by Joseph I, Holy Orenian Emperor. This consisted of:
  • The Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska.
  • The Kingdom of Curonia.
  • The Golden City of Ves.
  • The County of Leuven.
  • Renatian Defectors
  • The Princedom of Fenn.
  • The Reiver Mercenaries
  • The Blue Berets / Haensetian Republican Army
  • The Elvenesse

Skirmishes, Battles, and Sieges

• Horen's Welcome 1715 - Battle of Upper Rodenburg - Orenian Victory
• Sun's Smile 1715 - Battle of Lower Rodenburg - Renatian Victory
• Deep Cold 1715 - Battle of Helena Fields - Renatian Victory
• Grand Harvest 1716 - Siege of Helena - Renatian Victory
• Amber Cold 1716 - Battle of the Rivers - Renatian Victory
• Deep Cold 1716 - Battle of Leuven - Renatian Victory

Timeline

• 1715:
  • The lords of Haense and Adria, disenfranchished with the current regime, convene in the fortress of Nenzing and throw their support behind Joseph de Marna.
  • Emperor Antonius I releases all vassals from imperial oaths through his edict: A Return to Dust
  • Godfrey III is declared Emperor of the newly formed Empire of Renatus through an Imperial missive.
  • Joseph I is crowned within the city of Reza as Holy Orenian Emperor by High Pontiff Everard V.
  • The Orenian army marches towards the city of Helena and clashes with the Renatian army in the Battle of Upper Rodenburg, resulting in a decisive victory for the Holy Orenian Empire.
  • Everard V excommunicates all Pertinaxi Horens, declaring them anathema.
  • Clashes continue between smaller bands of soldiers from either side, with both Empires taking a number of victories.
  • Coronation of Godfrey III within the palace of Helena.
  • The Empire of Renatus marches towards Leuven with a large force attacking the force stationed near there, culminating in the Battle of Lower Rodenbourg and a decisive Renatian victory.
  • The Empire of Renatus declares Anabel of Curonia as Queen of Curonia, with two former Curon vassals joining the Renatian Empire.
  • An Orenian incursion into the Crownlands is intercepted by Renatian soldiers in the outskirts of Helena. Renatian infantry and cavalry quickly engage in melee, routing Orenian forces.
• 1716:
  • As Imperium-allied forces retreat into their capital of Helena and build defensive work, the Orenian alliance lays siege to the capital, beginning the Siege of Helena. After days of brutal attack, destroying half the palace and much of the city, the armies of Oren push into Helena but are repelled in a final stand in its throne room.
  • Upon the Orenian loss of the Siege, the Kingdom of Curonia declare neutrality from Oren, demanding all association be cut. The Orenian crown refuses.
  • The Renatians and Orenians meet in a large scale skirmish inbetween the rivers seperating Ves and Reza, resulting in the Battle of the Rivers with the Renatians coming out in a decisive victory against the Orenians.
• 1717:
  • King Alvar Ruric of Norland is slain by Vydrek Volaren during a tavern blitz by a Reiver and Haensetic raiding party in Dunharrow.
  • The Kingdom of Curonia signs an alliance pact with Renatus, allowing them independence as a nation.