Emerald Rebellion

The so-called Emerald Rebellion was an invasion of Chelmsdale, one of The Free Cities of Nunya, by Munchkin and Gillikin insurgents. An uneasy alliance of the Blue and Purple Armies sought to reclaim border territory that had been the target of an unsuccessful annexation by the United Countries of Oz in 137.

Quashed by Chelmsdale’s local militia and an army of Rangers of the Reek levied just for the occasion, the “rebellion” lasted naught but a fortnight. It ended with the withdrawal of Munchkin and Gillikin troops and a formal ceasefire brokered during an emergency meeting of The Council of Five.

The Conflict

Outcome

Though the Blue and Purple Armies saw initial success in their siege of Chelmsdale, the arrival of the technologically superior Rangers of the Reek in the wee hours of the seventh day turned the tide for good and all.

In fact, the high casualties on the Ozite side were almost entirely due to the stubbornness of Munchkins and Gillikins raised to believe their peoples had been robbed of their birthright. With the beauty of the River Chelmer right there in front of them, they fought well past the point where they should have stopped.

It was only once the bodies of their fallen had dyed that waterway crimson that the insurgents finally withdrew.

Aftermath

The leaders of the Blue and Purple armies were summoned to the Emerald City and executed by The Wizard for “raising a ruckus”—despite the pleas of the Witches of the North and East for leniency.

It is important to note that this was not a condition of the ceasefire demanded by The Council of Five. The Ninth Empire—or, rather, their leader—came up with this punishment all on their/his lonesome.

Conflict Type

War

Start Date

144

Ending Date

144

Conflict Result

The full retreat of the Blue Army of the Munchkins and Purple Army of the Gillikins from the sovereign city-state of Chelmsdale

Belligerents

Oz

• Ninth Empire of Oz

Chelmsdale

• Democratic Republic of the Reek
• Free Cities of Nunya

Strength

700

552

Casualties

366

125

Objectives

Claim Chelmsdale for the Ninth Empire, succeeding where their ancestors had come up short.

Defend the city of Chelmsdale from southwestern aggression.