War:War of Two Emperors

War of the Two Emperors Battle of Upper Rodenbourg, 1715 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 Renatian Loyalists of the Kingdom of Curonia Renatian Loyalists of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska Reiter Mercenaries House Bartham Holy Orenian Empire: Holy Orenian Empire Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska Kingdom of Curonia 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 Abbas Kharadeen, Caliph of the Kadarsi Burbur'Lur, Rex of Krugmar Percival II Staunton Anabel, Queen of Curonia 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.
  • The Princedom of Fenn.
  • The Reiver Mercenaries

Skirmishes, Battles, and Sieges

• Horen's Welcome 1715 - Battle of Upper Rodenburg - Orenian Victory
• Horen's Welcome 1715 - Battle of Adria - Renatian Victory
• Sun's Smile 1715 - Battle of Lower Rodenburg - Renatian Victory
• Amber Cold 1715 - Battle of Nordengrad - Renatian Victory
• Amber Cold 1715 - Encounter at Fort Loches - Stalemate
• Deep Cold 1715 - Second Battle of Upper Rodenburg - Renatian Victory
• Deep Cold 1715 - Battle of Helena Fields - 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 Rodenbourg, resulting in a decisive victory for the Holy Orenian Empire
  • A Renatian raiding force marches towards Ves in retaliation of the prior loss, resulting in the Battle of Adria, resulting in a decisive victory for the Renatian Empire.
  • Everard V excommunicates all Pertenaxi 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.
  • The Kingdom of Norland capture the defector Caylus bringing him to the dungeons of Dunharrow, the Kingdom of Haense rallies a small force to rescue, only to be met with a larger Renatian force, resulting in the Battle of Nordengrad, ending in a decisive Renatian victory.
  • The Encounter at Fort Loches occurs, in which Reiver forces occupy the aforementioned keep's lowest battlements. A small skirmish occurs with few casualties before the Renatian forces fall back to their barracks, failing to rid their capital lands of the hired raiders. Due to the minor losses, Renatus claims the battle a stalemate while Oren a tactical victory. A few days later, the Reivers return to Orenian territory.
  • A group of Orenian soldiers engage a Renatian patrol. One of the scouts made it back to Helena, rallying the Legion and beginning the The 2nd Battle of Upper Rodenburg resulting in a rout of Orenian forces.
  • An Orenian incursion is met with steel, as a retinue of Renatian soldiers intercept them in the outskirts of Helena. Renatian infantry and cavalry quickly engage in melee, putting Orenian forces to rout in a matter of moments.