The Great War
The Great War began as a simple invasion of Gashain by Epron but due to trade relations, political alliances, and other realities most of the world became involved. Epron was aided by Eshor to the north who was also attempting to suppress the violent revolution in Morethalas. The Republic of Oskye in defending Morethalas began naval battles with Eshor and Epron.
By 4.20.1178, Chuyqua, The Ostines, and @The Republic of Oskye had all officially entered the conflict as a third force calling themselves the "Allied Islands". They were primarily against Epronian expansion and Eshorian brutality, but the AI fought alongside the waning Gashanian forces.
Xoshoyjan remained neutral throughout the conflict. Gashain and Epron agreed to a ceasefire on 8.23.1181 and the belligerents signed the The Treaty of Abderaliana on 9.18.1181 putting a final end to the war.
Xoshoyjan remained neutral throughout the conflict. Gashain and Epron agreed to a ceasefire on 8.23.1181 and the belligerents signed the The Treaty of Abderaliana on 9.18.1181 putting a final end to the war.
The Conflict
Prelude
Tensions between the neighboring countries had been high since 1170 when unusually large monsters were spotted in the Braghmaine mountains, each nation blaming the other for the incursions. This only broke out in minor scuffles and attacks in the mountains between rival monster-hunting parties. The Earthquake in early 1172 opened the Brisfare Path through the Braghmaines, making invasion a possibility for either side. The exact impetus of the war is unknown but on 3.22.1172 Epronian forces invaded Gashain and laid siege to Khor Trauer.
Aftermath
The defeats of Gashain and Eshor lead to drastic re-division of territory under the Treaty of Abderaliana. Three new nation-states were created in the aftermath of the war: Morethalas, The Federated States of the Allied Islands, and Ruparia.
Historical Significance
Legacy
Even though Epron was technically the victor of the conflict, the newly created nation-states, Epron's nationalism, and Xoshoyjan and Chuyqua remaining relatively unscathed shifted the balance of global power southward.
Conflict Type
War
Battlefield Type
Land
Start Date
3.22.1172
Ending Date
9.18.1181
Conflict Result
The Treaty of Abderaliana
Location
Belligerents
Strength
85,000
Casualties
Objectives
Repel invading Epronian forces. Retake Khor Trauer
Strength
78,000
Casualties
22,000
Objectives
To conquer Gashain.
Strength
60,000
Casualties
8,000
Objectives
Curb Epronian expansionism and Eshorian brutality.
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