Inquisition, the First Hunt

The First Hunt was a war declared to bring down Elkinhold, a nation that has hoarded the Blood Crystals away from other nations and was filled with unbelievers. Even though it was started by the Leviathan Inquisition, the conquest that followed was primarily the goal of Gau Dwarovar.

They hide behind a holy purpose, they hide behind a dream of restoration - yet I know all they are after are our blood crystals.

— Dawa Aul of Elkinhold Minerva Anra Elkföl, the Blood Strategist, Ruler of Elkinhold, Butcher of Dragonír

The Conflict

Prelude

Vizeir Agoban was a genius tactician with a unique, yet high risk plan of bringing down the nation of Elkinhold and sieging the unsiegeable Elkinhold for the first time in history. For accomplishing this and getting one step closer to their goal of uniting the Dwarvish Holds of the Caverns of Dwarovar - Gau Dwarovar has joined the Leviathan Inquisition's rally against Elkinhold and declaration of the First Hunt.

Deployment

The war began on two fronts, one in the north opened by Gau Dwarovar and one from the east opened by the Leviathan Inquisition, however this situation has been all too familiar for the nation of Elkinhold as this is not the first time they have tried this exact setup. What they didn't expect was the twist that Vizeir Agoban brought.

Conditions

Once the war looked dire for the defenders, the Drake Commune's surprise war against Elkinhold was declared in order to grab more land. At this point the citizen knew their fate and began escaping the nation en masse.

Outcome

A lot of wealth spread between Gau Dwarovar and the Leviathan Inquisition as the vaults of Elkinhold have been opened and distributed.

Aftermath

Gau Dwarovar became one of the most powerful nations of the region and the Leviathan Inquisition has got a name for itself.

Historical Significance

Legacy

Elkinhold - a Dwarvish Hold that has stood since the beginning of our recorded history has been sieged for the first time and the glory was attributed to Gau Dwarovar - it became a nation of surprises to fear following the Wariés - Gau Dwarovar war and this.

Conflict Type

War

Start Date

652 AoC

Ending Date

738 AoC

Conflict Result

Elkinhold is destroyed and its settlements are conquered by the surrounding nations

Belligerents

Elkinhold

• Elkinhold

Led by

• Marrav Manvar
• Minerva Elkföl

The First Hunt

• Gau Dwarovar
• Leviathan Inquisition

Led by

• Vizeir Agoban
• Vizeir Agoban, II.

Strength

Around 17.000 Soldiers

Around 14.000 Soldiers and 5000 Inquisitors

Casualties

Around 12.000 Soldiers

Around 8000 Soldiers and 1000 Inquisitors

Objectives

Defend their nation

Destroy Elkinhold