Jelkalan Civil War (Apr. 1234 - Sept. 1234)

The war itself has arguably began before Francesco's death, when Tiberio declared his independence from Jelkala, and the admirals Stefano and Radolfo engaging in a battle, which was inconclusive. After Francesco's death, his son Ansaldo returned to Jelkala and declared himself king and successor to his father. Soon after, he devastated the Jelkalan economy and moved the royal capital to Pietrum, as well as making a deal with Eligio weeks after. There have been no noteworthy battles in this timeframe.
In late April, Ansaldo would go on to commit his most controversial deed as king, where he murdered hundreds of Rossis at the funeral of Francesco, during this massacre the Archbishop Conradi was among the victims, which has made Ansaldo infamous and hated. Meanwhile, Tiberio and the counts were mobilizing their men and expanding their armies.
== Velucan intervention ==
On April the senate has authorized a campaign to reconquer Saren, spearheaded by Julian and Efisio. The Velucans had a relatively easy time pacifying the land with ample resources and supplies, and Saren as occupied after a couple weeks with most of its surrounding lands. Regardless, several Velucan detachments have taken losses from Brazke ambushes.
On the third week of May, 2,500 men were left to occupy the conquered lands, while the rest returned to Veluca to be redeployed. The war is over by now, with 1,000 ultimately eing left in Saren, with the rest being redeployed to participate in the Prezzar Offensive of June 1234.
As of late May, much of the month was inconclusive until Osvaldo was assassinated by a Tiberian agent. Afterwards, Ansaldo arranged a meeting with the counts at Caldrone Castle, where the counts agreed to join Ansaldo in exchange for the realm becoming a traditional feudal monarchy. Later, Ansaldo was able to strike a deal with Eligio, where he would concede much of the Headlands in exchange for 6,000 Yalenese soldiers joining him in the war.
Throughout June, the Prezzar Offensive took place, as the Velucans joined the war with the Tiberians. From the start, the original Velucan strategy was hampered by the involvement of the Yalenians, leading the WCG to abandon their original objective of crossing the Prezzar, and instead marching to join the CCG en route to Ruldi. Between June 19 to June 25, the battles of the Prezzar took place, ultimately leading to the disbandment of the WCG and the Jelkalans to withdraw to Ruldi itself.
The war has effectively ended in early July, as a status quo has been established, and the borders have remained stagnant. The nations of Jelkala and Chelza have been stabilized, while nearly all of the Velucan and Yalenese divisions have went back home. This unofficial peace became true, with the Treaty of Pietrum in September.
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