The Mountain War
A 50 year war between the Golden Empire and the Morgul Mountain Dwarves.
The Conflict
Prelude
Discovered by the Golden Empire during an eastward push, Murgul's Mountains blocked the way to the eastern part of teh continent.. After passing through and establishing themselves east of the mountains, the Empire began large scale mining efforts across the range. Not even a year passed before a force of Dwarves appeared and demanded the Empire men leave. Not taking kindly to threats, the Empire moved all available forces to the mountains.
Outcome
The Golden Empire is allowed to mine the outlying mountains in the northern part of the range, Empire restricted from moving south of the Slipback Mountains.
Aftermath
Trade relationship formed between Murgul's Mountain Dwarves and Golden Empire.
Historical Significance
In Literature
The conflict resulted in the writing of the Murgul Trade Treaty.
Conflict Type
War
Battlefield Type
Land
Start Date
930 AU
Ending Date
980 AU
Conflict Result
Ceasefire, Murgul Mountain Dwarves permit Empire presence
Location
Belligerents
Golden Empire
Murugl's Mountain Dwarves
Strength
500,000 soldiers
Unknown estimated to be 50,000
Casualties
~80,000
~5,000-10,000
Objectives
Take control of Murgul's Mountains, end Murgul Dwarves aggression.
Expel Golden Empire from Murgul's Mountains.
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