Nyaanese Expedition

The Nyaanese Expedition into the Shirakami Tundra involved three key teams, each tasked with different goals to establish control over the inhospitable northern region of Jasdpo. The East and Central Teams started their missions simultaneously in 748, while the West Team came much later in 773. Each team faced unique challenges posed by the extreme climate, cultural tensions with the Fubuki Tribe, and the struggle for survival

East Team (748)

Objective: Establish an initial foothold in the eastern valleys of the Shirakami Tundra and explore its resources. Challenges: The East Team faced minimal resistance from the Fubuki Tribe but struggled against the harsh climate, which led to many casualties. Severe cold, frostbite, and logistical failures were responsible for most of the deaths. The survivors, hardened by the experience, moved eastward and established Patani Village.
Settlement: Patani was founded by the few remaining members of the East Team in the aftermath of their brutal ordeal. Known for its isolation, Patani villagers adapted to life by discovering and cultivating frostcorn, which became a lifeline for the village​. The settlement developed a strong culture of resilience, making use of the natural resources available, including fishing and agriculture, despite their isolation from the rest of the empire.
Cultural Evolution: Over time, Patani’s culture reflected a blend of human survival instincts and remnants of Fubuki traditions, maintaining a deep respect for the land that sustained them.

Central Team (748)

Objective: Establish a strong military presence and fortify the strategic location of Mt. Koronne. Challenges: The Central Team, tasked with securing the mountain and building a military fort, faced increasing tensions with the Fubuki Tribe, who viewed the region, especially Mt. Koronne, as sacred. Although the Central Team managed to construct Fort Koronne, they soon found themselves at odds with the native population.
Settlement: Fort Koronne became the most significant military installation in the region. Built to defend the empire’s interests, it was equipped with extensive fortifications, artillery, and underground tunnels for supply storage and communication. The fort played a vital role in the region's defense.
The Mt. Koronne Massacre: Conflict erupted between the Nyaanese and the Fubuki Tribe when the fort was seen as an encroachment on sacred land. In 749, the Fubuki launched a desperate attack on Fort Koronne. Though they displayed immense bravery, the Fubuki were outgunned by the empire's advanced technology, resulting in a bloody massacre. This event left deep scars on both sides and forever changed the dynamics of the region.

Mt. Koronne Massacre (749)

The Mt. Koronne Massacre was the direct cause of the Battle of Mount Koronne, as violence between the Nyaanese settlers and the Fubuki Tribe escalated out of control.

Missing Settlers and Suspicion:

When Nyaanese settlers went missing around Mt. Koronne, Tillapia, the Nyaanese commander, wrongfully blamed the Fubuki Tribe, accusing them of violence against settlers despite the tribe’s historically docile nature.

Initial Nyaanese Aggression:

In retaliation for the missing settlers, Nyaanese forces began a violent campaign against the Fubuki, killing between 50 and 200 Fubuki over the course of a month, believing them to be responsible for the disappearances.

Fubuki Retaliation:

Outraged and forced into defense, the Fubuki Tribe retaliated by kidnapping and killing around 10 Nyaanese settlers, a measured but desperate response to the unprovoked killings of their people.

Escalation:

In response, the Nyaanese launched an even more brutal offensive, killing an additional 400 Fubuki within the same month, reducing the Fubuki population from over 5,000 to 3,000. This series of events left the Fubuki reeling and decimated their population, leaving them on the brink of collapse.

Battle of Mount Koronne (Aftermath of the Massacre)

In the aftermath of the massacre, tensions boiled over into a full-scale battle. The Battle of Mount Koronne, which occurred from 2nd to 4th of North Winter, 749, was the Fubuki Tribe's final attempt to resist the Nyaanese forces. Fubuki's Last Stand: Led by Gulato, the Fubuki Tribe rallied their warriors for a last-ditch effort to reclaim Mt. Koronne and protect their sacred land.
Nyaanese Victory: Despite their courage, the Fubuki were outnumbered and outgunned, leading to their devastating defeat. 800+ Fubuki warriors, including their leader Gulato, were killed in the battle. The Nyaanese, despite losing 600 soldiers, claimed victory​​.

Final Aftermath

Fubuki Tribe: The battle marked the end of any significant resistance from the Fubuki, leaving their population and culture shattered. With their numbers decimated and leadership gone, the surviving Fubuki retreated into isolated pockets across the tundra.
Nyaanese Empire: The Nyaanese secured control over Mt. Koronne and established Fort Koronne as a key strategic stronghold, but at a significant human and moral cost. Though they gained territory, their reputation for brutality and the massacre cast a long shadow over their future relations with the native peoples of Terrosia.

West Team (773)

Objective: Unlike the East and Central Teams, which focused on exploration and military fortifications, the West Team’s primary mission in 773 was to establish peace with the Fubuki Tribe. After the violence of the Mt. Koronne Massacre and other prior conflicts, the Nyaan Empire sought to extend an olive branch to the Fubuki, offering forever free imperial citizenship in exchange for peace​.
Challenges: Despite these peace efforts, most Fubuki were strongly opposed to the idea of imperial citizenship, viewing it as a threat to their autonomy and cultural identity. The deep wounds left by the Mt. Koronne Massacre and centuries of territorial conflict made many Fubuki distrustful of the Nyaanese Empire's intentions. The West Team thus had the delicate task of maintaining peace without appearing to enforce imperial control.
Settlement: The West Team established Somi Outpost, initially designed as both a military base and a center for negotiations with the Fubuki. The town was located on the northwestern edge of Shirakami Province, where the Fubuki presence was stronger. Somi grew into a fortress-town with a dual role: acting as a defensive bastion and facilitating peaceful interactions with the Fubuki Tribe.
Peacekeeping Efforts: The Nyaanese Empire offered the Fubuki free imperial citizenship as a way to integrate them into the empire while respecting their autonomy. However, most Fubuki rejected the offer, fearing it would lead to the erosion of their traditions and forced assimilation. While some smaller Fubuki groups, eager to avoid further conflict, did accept the citizenship offer, the majority held firm in their resistance​.
Significance: The West Team’s settlement of Somi marked a critical point in Nyaan-Fubuki relations. The peacekeeping mission, though only partially successful, helped prevent further major conflicts, allowing the Nyaanese Empire to secure the Shirakami region without escalating tensions. Somi became a symbol of resilience and compromise, though it also reflected the continued cultural divide between the Fubuki and the Nyaanese​.

Included Conflicts

• Battle of Mount Koronne

Conflict Type

Military Campaign

Start Date

748

Ending Date

774

Location

Shirakami Tundra