The Gatipidian Rebellions

The following is an excerpt from one of Ritilak Fugasa's most recent books, "Northern Rebels," which examines the long and storied history of rebellions and skirmishes that define The Gatipids:
Amongst all the folk in this expansive empire, none are more hardy or more stubborn than the Gatipidians. Those who call this frozen land home are used to living in harsh conditions, often being subjected to months-long periods of sub-zero temperatures. It is their willingness to live through almost any condition that nature throws their way that has made them strong both mentally and physically.
Some credit these conditions as to why these folks have, more than any other region in the entire Post Unity Era, chosen to rebel. Most schoolchildren nowadays are only taught about the two major rebellions hosted by this region. The first was, of course, in the months following Loras' death. They saw the turmoil that the Emperor's sudden demise caused and took advantage of this momentary weakness. This rebellion lasted approximately five years with casualties on both sides. However, the superior forces of the Empire soon won out and the rebellion was quelled. The second major rebellion lasted nearly 10 years all told. It started in 99 A.U. and continued to 108 A.U. upon the death of the rebel King Torsten Hartvig in battle.
There have been dozens of smaller rebellions throughout the region, often localized to one area or even town. The two aforementioned events were the only large-scale organized rebellions in the region that gathered significant forces. Even so, no rebellion has ever turned into a full-scale war. The ten year conflict, sometimes referred to as "Torsten's Dissension," was disparate and only loosely organized.
Interestingly, a good friend of mine and Head Curator of Archaeology at the National Museum of Emaniquora, Yssa Deerborn, has given me permission to share in this novel that she and her team are currently excavating what is believed to be the tomb of Hartvig. The tomb, while previously unknown to scholars, was discovered quite by accident by a farmer ploughing a field who quickly reached out to the museum to assess the treasure trove found within.