The Three Days War

"We're going to war over what? That's got to be the stupidest thing I've ever heard!"

The shortest war in the history of Arthos, the Three Days War was fought between the cities of Almoure, in Arthos, and Corvus, in Illini. It was started after Corvus accused Almoure of stealing a trade shipment and attacked. The two cites met at the border and fought for only three days until the shipment actually showed up. Turns out it was just lost.

"Gods, I hate this job."

The Conflict

Prelude

The city of Corvus, in Illini, accused the city of Almoure, in Arthos, of stealing a trade shipment bound for the Capital.

Deployment

Both sides deployed a small unit of soldiers to the border between the two cities. Foot soldiers made up most of the armies, but both sides also had many mounted soldiers. In addition, Corvus also had archers.

Battlefield

The border of Arthos and Illini, in a field separated the two kingdoms.

Conditions

Sunny, Breezy

The Engagement

The leaders of both parties met at the border with a small gang of soldiers. The leader from Almoure kept insisting they had nothing to do with the missing trade shipment, but the leader from Corvus didn't believe them. An archer from Corvus shot first, tired of all the talking.

Outcome

The city of Corvus was investigated by the Citadel and those in charge were sentenced to prison time

Aftermath

The, already-strained, relations between Arthos and Illini became irreparable.

Historical Significance

The story is told around campfires and taverns, getting a laugh out those who haven't already heard it before

Legacy

The war was known as the dumbest war either kingdom had ever fought, and holds that title till this day

In Literature

Many history books and works of fiction have been inspired by the war.

Conflict Type

Battle

Battlefield Type

Land

Conflict Result

Ceasefire, neither side won

Belligerents

Almoure City Guard

Corvus Royal Army

Strength

Almoure was a farming town, so the guard was mostly made of those not trained to fight.

The Royal Army was made of soldiers from the Citadel, so they were trained how to fight.

Casualties

Almoure suffered no deaths, but many injuries.

Corvus suffered one casualty, a general fell of his horse and broke his neck. Other than that, there were many injuries.

Objectives

The main goal was to keep the city of Corvus from advancing.

Return the stolen trade shipment from Almoure.