The People's Revolt

The People's Revolt was the conflict that began the Gwelin War for Independence. It started as a general strike among the Half-Elf laborers of logging colonies in The Snowlands (what would later become Ter Eira), and escalated into a full siege of the appointed governor's manor that lasted for weeks. Survivors of the resulting slaughter would go on to form The People's Army and begin the largest rebellion against The Empire at the time.

Historical Significance

Technological Advancement

The People's Revolt was the first battle known to have involved non-magical landships, notably the logging machines that would eventually become known as siege tanks.

Included under Conflict

The Gwelin War for Independence

Conflict Type

Siege

Battlefield Type

Urban

Start Date

4th of Canticor, 236

Ending Date

19th of Canticor, 236

Conflict Result

The People's Army defeated, Imperial victory

Location

Wyddlun

Belligerents

The People's Army

The Northern Legion

Strength

14,000 Half-Elf civilians

8,000 Human soldiers

Casualties

9800 dead, captured, or missing

120 dead, 2500 injured

Objectives

Destroy the governor's manor, take Legion officers hostage, and negotiate better working conditions with the Empire

Break the morale of the rebels, capture or kill as many instigators as possible, protect the governor