Orange War of Independence
The Orange War of Independence began on the 2nd of Noor-Kel, 299 P.U. when the United Front of Southern Thrier sent a declaration of independence to Wauderlon capital of the Thrier Dominion. The independence effort was supported by neighbouring Daer Welkin and the Ilvarin Company of mercenaries. In the first few days of the war the independence faction managed to sink a large portion of the Thrier navy and quickly gained control of the Zeurst Sea, blockading the ports of the Dominion.
The allied independence troops marched north cutting through the heartland of Thrier and in two short years they had surrounded Wauderlon. A protracted four month siege ended with the battle known as "The Last Charge of the Thrieran" as they sallied out from the city and were swiftly defeated by the surrounding Orange Independence Faction. As the curtain closed on the war the Drastunov League formed on the 2nd of Estayn, the Orange Day of Independence.
The Conflict
Prelude
The citizens of the southern region of the Thrier Dominion in the century leading up to the start of the Orange War of Independence were ignored and abused by their northern counterparts. Merchants from the southern region who were fed up with their treatment began hiding money away and created a sizeable war chest by the time war broke out in 299 P.U..
Outcome
The Ilvarin Company was payed handsomely for their contribution to the war and left to seek new contracts. The Drastunov League, the Thrier Dominion, and Daer Welkin recuperated slowly.
Aftermath
The Drastunov League and Thrier Dominion settled into a long truce before a more formalised peace treaty and trade agreement were signed. These agreements did not stop the relatively frequent naval skirmishes the two nations frequently find themselves in.
Conflict Type
War
Start Date
299 P.U.
Ending Date
302 P.U.
Conflict Result
The Drastunov League gained their independence from the Thrier Dominion.
Belligerents
The Orange Independence Faction
Thrier Dominion
Strength
14,000 soldiers, 2,000 Ilvarin Company mercenaries, 142 mages, 65 ships
12,200 soldiers, 97 mages, 80 ships
Casualties
6,237
7,106
Objectives
Win independence for the people of the southern Thrier Dominion.
Retain control of southern Thrier.
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