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War of the Vale

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    15 February

    Duke of Granvalle Presses Claim
    Diplomatic action

    Duke of Granvalle presses his claim on the Great Vale and Derwon Castle.

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    2 March

    Granvalle sends ±5,000 men into Rasfadal
    Military action

    The Duke of Granvalle sends an army of ±5,000 men into Rasfadal to besiege Derwon Castle.

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    1 April

    Envoys At Derwon Castle
    Military action

    Granvalle sends envoys to Derwon Castle offering terms of surrender. Lords Anwil of the Great Vale executes the envoys. As a result the Granvalle forces storm the castle.

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    15 April

    Alliance of the Southern Lords
    Diplomatic action

    Various lords in form the Alliance of the Southern Lords to repel the Granvalle forces. This alliance includes the Duke of The Great Vale, Count of Golban, Count of Arlin and Count of South Fendal.

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    2 May

    Domari joins the Southern Lords
    Military action

    The Kingdom of Domari joins the Alliance of the Southern Lords and invades the Duchy of Sorlond .

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    22 June

    Derbot Castle falls to Domari
    Military action

    Domari forces manage to capture Derbot Castle. The Granvalle forces are now cut off from the Kingdom of Burbry.

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    1 August

    The Great Vale is Conquered
    Military action

    At the Battle of Ferling the Granvalle forces drive off the Southern Lords and claim ownership of The Great Vale.

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    22 November

    The Second Battle of Ferling
    Military action

    After rallying their troops the Southern Lords attack the Granvalle army from the east, while Domari forces attack from the west. The Granvalle forces suffer a disastrous defeat and loose all the territory claimed so far.

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    28 December

    Treaty of Ferling
    Military action

    All lost territory is reclaimed by the Southern Lords.

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    18 February

    End of the First Campaign
    Political event

    The armies of Granvalle and the Southern Lords stand down for the moment. Domari brings all occupied holdings in Sorlond into their kingdom.

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    15 June

    The Treaty of Romlond
    Diplomatic action

    Burbry and Domari sign a non-aggression pact in Romlond. Burbry secures their borders with Domari for the moment.

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    1 July

    Second Invasion of The Great Vale
    Military action

    Burbry launches a second invasion of The Great Vale sending over 15,000 men into Rasfadal.

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    10 July

    Assault of Derwon Castle
    Military action

    Bubric forces assault Derwon Castle and quickly manage to breach the walls. They kill the entire garrison to instill fear.

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    18 July

    The Great Vale falls to Burbry
    Military action

    Following a swift march of the Burbric forces, the Duchy of The Great Vale is once again claimed by the Burbry.

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    30 August

    The Count of the Lesser Vale support Burbry
    Military action

    In an attempt to avoid the violence of the Burbric forces the count of the Lesser Vale lends forces in the assault of the County of Arlin.

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    20 September

    Burbric Defeat at Darnithal
    Military action

    The Burbric forces assault the town of Darnithal, but encounter unexpected resistance from Fendalian forces and are forced to retreat.

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    17 October

    Burbric-Elmaran Alliance
    Military action

    Burbry forges an alliance with the Kingdom of Elmara promising them South Fendal.

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    1 November

    South Fendal Falls
    Military action

    The combined effort of Burbry and Elmara manage to conquer the entirety of The Great Vale and South Fendal.

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    30 February

    End of Burbric-Elmaran Alliance
    Military action

    Auder XI tries to forge an outcome where he gains control over South Fendal, currently held by Elmara. This angers the Kingdom of Elmara and a conflict breaks out between the two factions.

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    16 April

    Burbric Defeat at the Battle of Gwendal
    Military action

    After a push by the forces of Elmara the Burbric forces are defeated at the Battle of Gwendal.

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    8 June

    Burbric Defeat at the Battle of Darnithal
    Military action

    Following the defeat of at Gwendal the Burbric forces are unorganized and suffer a devastating defeat against Elmara at Darnithal.

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    28 June

    End of the Second Campaign
    Military action

    Following the defeats at Gwendal and Darnithal Burbry is forced out of South Fendal which is now completely controlled by Elmara.

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    28 July

    The Fendalian-Elmaran Alliance
    Diplomatic action

    Staar II and the king of Elmara form the Fendalian-Elmaran Alliance in the hopes to reclaim The Great Vale from Auder XI.

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    15 August

    Undecisive Victory in the Vale
    Military action

    The Fendalian-Elmaran Alliance manages to defeat a large potion of the Burbric forces, but are unable to occupy any holdings in The Great Vale.

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    30 December

    Elmara Switches Sides
    Political event

    After being unable to break the Bubric occupation Elmara decides to leave the alliance and side side with Burbry.

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    10 January

    Sovar joins the Burbric-Elmaran Alliance
    Diplomatic action

    The Archduchy of Sovar joins the Burbric-Elmaran alliance forming the Great League

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    28 June

    Occupation of the Hofen Pastures
    Military action

    The Great League launch an assault on the Hofen Pastures. Within weeks the entire region is under Great League control.

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    25 July

    End of the Great league
    Political event

    After the leaders of Burbry, Elmara and Sovar can't agree on how to divide the occupied territory the Great League falls apart.

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    10 October

    Fendalian-Sovar Alliance
    Political event

    Rasfadal offers an alliance with Sovar with the goal to drive Burbry out of The Great Vale. The vale will be divided equally among them.

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    5 December

    Burbric Defeat at Derwon
    Military action

    The joint forces of Rasfadal and Sovar manage to defeat the Burbric army at Derwon, followed by several defeat on the field.

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    4 January

    Elmaran Defeat in South Fendal
    Military action

    A second joint force of of Rasfadal and Sovar manages to defeat the Elmaran forces in a string of field battles in South Fendal. At this point South Fendal is back under Fendalian control.

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    30 February

    Capture of Derbot Castle
    Military action

    After a short siege he joint Fendalian-Sovar force in The Great Vale captures Derbot Castle. Burbric forces are scattered but suffer only minor losses.

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    2 July

    Bubric Charge
    Military action

    The Fendalian-Sovar forces in The Great Vale push into Burbry in an attempt to pursue the routes Burbric army. They are surprised by a reinforced Burbric force, routed and forced back to Derwon Castle. Derbot Castle is reclaimed by Burbry.

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    2 October

    Elmara and Sovar Withdraw, End of the Third Campaign
    Political event

    After he kingdoms of Elmara and Sovar withdraw from the Burbric-Fendalian war, putting and end to the Third Campaign.

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    27 August

    Third Invasion of the Great Vale
    Military action

    Burbry launches the third invasion of The Great Vale, expecting Domari to join them.

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    30 August

    The Fendalian-Domar Alliance
    Diplomatic action

    Domari joins Rasfadal forming the Fendalian-Domar Alliance. Domari is shortly followed by Sovar.

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    14 October

    Domar Occupation of Daundry
    Military action

    Domari marches north towards the Burbric Duchy of Daundry and occupies several settlements.

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    30 November

    Burbric Defeat at Sossard
    Military action

    Burbry suffers a defeat against Domari at Sossard.

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    26 June

    Burbric Defeat at Vassart
    Military action

    Domari attacks Burbry at Vassart. The Domar infantry are unchallenged by the Burbric forces and Burbry suffers a crippling defeat.

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    12 September

    Capture of Auder XI
    Military action

    With the Domar forces so close to home king Auder XI of Burbry hires Olorlay mercenaries to form a large strike force and attack Domari at Vassart. The Burbric forces are utterly defeated at Vassart and Auder XI is captured in battle.

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    15 November

    Negotians for King Auder XI's Release
    Diplomatic action

    Burbry gets involved in a diplomatic spiel in an attempt to negotiate Auder XI's release.

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    4 December

    Burbric-Tarnian Alliance
    Diplomatic action

    The mother of Auder XI manages to forge an alliance with the Kingdom of Tarnen.

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    28 January

    Tarnian Invasion of Domari
    Military action

    Tarnen invades the Kingdom of Domari.

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    2 February

    Domar Defeat Against Tarnen
    Military action

    Tarnen defeat a large Domari force at the Battle of Daundry Keep.

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    30 March

    Treaty of Mul'Domar
    Diplomatic action

    Despite the efforts to release him, Auder XI is forced to sign the Treaty of Mul'Domar in which he surrenders the Duchy of Daundry to Domari in order to be released.

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    29 June

    Fighting in the Vale
    Military action

    Shortly after invading The Great Vale Burbry got distracted by the Domar invasion. As a result the invasion of the Vale was put to a halt. Rasfadal used this distraction to gather a large force to counter the Burbric invasion.

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    16 July

    Fendalian Invasion of the Vale
    Military action

    A Rasfadal force of 20,000 men strong marches for Derbot Castle and manages to capture the castle.

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    12 August

    The Vale comes under Fendalian Control
    Military action

    Shortly after capturing Derbot Castle, Rasfadal gain control over the entire Duchy of Granvalle.

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    30 December

    Fendalian Peace Offer
    Diplomatic action

    Staar II makes a peace offer to Auder XI, but Auder XI refuses.

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    20 January

    Burbry Marches South
    Military action

    After adding the Duchy of Daundry to their kingdom, Domari is now neutral in the war. no longer having to worry about the Domar forces, Auder XI gathers his forces, along with a large regiment of Tarnish forces.

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    27 May

    Fendalian Retreat at Kennant
    Military action

    The Burbric forces encounter the Fendalian army at Kennant. After a small skirmish the Fendalian forces retreat to Derbot Castle.

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    30 June

    Battle of Derbot
    Military action

    Burbric froces attack the fendalian army at Derbot. Both sides suffer devastating losses before the Fendalian army can retreat to Derwon.

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    30 September

    First Battle of Derwon
    Military action

    Burbry assaults the Fendalian forces at Derwon Castle. The Burbric forces suffer a defeat and the remaining soldiers of Tarnen return home.

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    27 February
    1253 AP

    29 February

    Second Battle at Derwon
    Military action

    Burbry hires another mercenary band from Olorlay in hopes to break the Rasfadal defense at Derwon. After a short siege the burbric forces assault the castle. This time the battle is indecisive. Both armies are nearly depleted and don't have the men power of financial means to carry on with the war.

    Location
    Derwon Castle
    More reading
    Second Battle of Derwon
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    25 March

    Treaty of Derwon
    Diplomatic action

    Auder XI and Staar II ride to Derwon  to sign the Treaty of Derwon, ending the decade long war that would become known as the War of the Vale.