Great Northern War

The War for the North, also known as the War of the North, the Tiber War, or the Tiberian Commonwealth-Sahriyan war a major conflict between the Tiberian CommonwealthPreviously known as Tiberium. and multiple nations on Talasi, namely Sahriya, Corry, and Beepeck. The war was largely predicated upon the accusations of oppressive colonisation by the aforementioned foreign powers on the continent of Tiberia, with the majority of the accusations levied against Sahriya in particular due to the allegedly prolonged and cruel acts carried out by the Shura of Sahriya, Cao Sung, against several Tiberian nations. The movement against Corry is largely derived from claims of deliberately provoking the continent by levying proxies in Vladistan, while Beepeck has been noted as colonizers who taken advantage of the collapse of Murim to vassalize a portion of their land. 
Sahriyan leadership denied all claims about colonisation in Tiberia, with Sahriya arguing that they are a merger of the former southern Tiberian nation of Caranthea and the Cath’ramis nation of Jarazeh. Additionally, it was argued by Sahriya that the large central-Tiberian nation of Maecenia revolted from Sahriya to join the Tiberium, indicating that this conflict has some element over hegemony in the northern continent to which the Tiberium seemingly wishes to remove from Sahriya in favour of a larger international cooperation between the majority of nations. 
The leadership of the Tiberian Commonwealth Council have made multiple public statements that they have several war goals: with their core focus on the reduction of Sahriya's influence on the continent of Tiberia so as to limit their ability to threaten the smaller member states of their coalition. The deceased Vozhd of Vladistan, Mikhail Istvan Tiberian, one of the core leaders and founders of the Tiberium , stated that his intention was to declare 'total war' against the nations of Beepeck, Corry and Sahriya in a missive delivered to Abexilas. Secondary to their goal to reduce Sahriya’s influence was the complete removal of Beepeck from the continent, which was achieved shortly after their victory at the Battle of Thetens when Beepeck collapsed and released their land on Tiberia to become the independent Tiberian nation of Murim. 
==Build Up==
Prior to the declaration of war, several key events on the continent of Tiberia took place which created the conditions of the war and led to the declaration. 
=== The Tiberian Cold War Period===
The Empire of Sahriya, ever since its inception, has had ongoing issues with several Tiberian nations. Their pre-merger state of Jarazeh was also known to have had issues with multiple Tiberian states. It is argued by many nations on the continent that the issues with Sahriya mainly stem from Jarazeh, with Caranthea being seen as somewhat of a hostage by certain nations. This was infamously shown with the land disputes of the nations of Jonkburg and Jatatokai, who had successfully fended off war threats from Sahriya. This led to them being fearful of Sahriya returning at a later date. Many would consider this to be the incident that began the Tiberian Cold War. Similarly, Vladistan and Vhagaria had both signed an NAP with Sahriya and had an uneasy peace, with no side being willing to fire the first shot and revoke the treaty. This agreement was seen as exceptionally fragile due to an accusation by Sahriya that Vhagaria had funded a failed rebellion in Sahriya, with the Vhagarian government openly stating that they had no part in the failed revolt and that no government funding had been sent to the rebels. Similarly, tensions began to rise when the Golden Kingdom were accused by Sahriya of contracting a military fort off the coat of Ahurane; the former Caranthean capital and most major city of Sahriya on Tiberia. A claim which the Golden Kingdom continually denied. 
On the other hand, Vladistan argued that the treaty was broken by the Sahriya government in supporting Nordisium; intruding on Vladistani land making squatter settlements in efforts to bait them to war. Sahriyan officials have disputed the claim, stating that Vladistan violated the NAP first. With their augment being that members of the Tiberian League were attempting to collude with Sahriyan client states to incite proxy rebellions and secessions. This however, is subject to widespread debate and speculation, as the NAP did not include the wider Tiberian League and the level of instruction that may or may not have been given by Vladistan is unclear. Many Sahriyan officials argue that Nordisium campaign was an anti-colonial movement by Tiberian nations with an objective to invade Sahriya. This claim was denied by the Empress of Vhagaria Galaxia Xi Tiberian, who stated that the Nordisum campaign was originally intended to be a ‘Vladistan problem’ but that Sahriya choosing to aid the proxy nation that had been seen as harassing Tiberians was the “final nail in the coffin” and was what inevitably turned the continent violent against Sahriya. 
Vhagaria had opposed Sahriya in part due to their close relationship ties with Vladistan, with the leaders of both nations being married, with the actions of the Sahriyan Shura Cao in attacking and spreading false rumours about their leadership being the secondary complaint Vhagaria had. Regardless, after a long period of Cold War, the Nordisium crisis proved to be the straw that broke the camels back and a war became inevitable. 
===The Sixth Continental Summit of Tiberia ===
At the sixth continental summit of Tiberia, the topic of Sahriya’s continued expansion on the northern continent was raised as a topic of interest during the proceedings, sparking a heated debate regarding Sahriya breaking their promise that they would not continue to expand on the continent any further. Sahriya would argue that there was no agreement for them not being allowed to gain vassals. The Sahriyan and Corry involvement in backing the proxy nation of Nordisium against the Tiberian nation of Vladistan was argued to be a violation of the terms of their non-aggression pact and that they were enabling colonizers to create serious issues on the continent. Several small Tiberian nations, including Jonkburg and Jatatokai who had previously been threatened with war by Sahriya, remarked that they were afraid for their future on the continent due to Sahriya’s growing notoriety for demanding land from their neighbors. Similarly, concerns were also raised regarding their aggressive expansion in annexing and vassalizing other nations. Many nations feared that they would be next and that if they refused, they would be warred or otherwise destroyed by Sahriya via underhanded methods. 
The Tiberian slogan “Shut up colonizer” originated from the sixth summit, with the Kanzler of Merkonis, Civus Von Drohnus and Empress Galaxia Xi Tiberian of Vhagaria angrily saying it to the Sahriyan representatives during the meeting when they attempted to defend their position. Similar to this, several leaders of large nations on the continent began to turn their attention towards the growing anti-colonizer sentiment of the wider continent with many of them voicing their agreement and making further disparaging remarks regarding colonizers stating that they were ‘eating the cats, eating the dogs’ and that that colonizers were largely an uncivilized people who frequently used offensive racial slurs against Tiberians. 
Following the sixth continental summit an emergency meeting of the Tiberian League, the continental alliance that functioned on the basis of a mutual MDP system, was called due to the rampant fear amid a growing anti-colonization sentiment that Sahriya desired to take more land on the continent and would continue to colonize in a bid to erode and destroy Tiberian culture. 
===Convening of the Tiberian League===
Immediately following the sixth continental summit of Tiberia, the Tiberian League had an emergency summit to discuss the issues raised and the ongoing fear that was spreading throughout the continent regarding Sahriya’s perceived aggressive methods of expansion. It is unknown what exactly took place within the League’s meeting chambers, with several nation leaders entering and leaving over the course of several hours. What was clear however, was that by the time the talks had concluded, fifteen nations of Tiberia had united into the Tiberium with one shared goal: to severely diminish Sahriya’s influence over their continent and force them to turn their attention back to their native land of Cath’ramis. 
===The Death of Mikhail Istvan Tiberian===
Prior to the Battle of Thetens, the leader of Vladistan, Mikhail Istvan Tiberian was found dead in his office in the Vladistani Capital City of Duragart. Propaganda produced by the Tiberian Commonwealth Ministry of Propaganda alleges that he was murdered by a Sahriyan spy who infiltrated the movement and shot him six times in the left knee in particular. His widow, the Empress of Vhagaria Galaxia Xi Tiberian was said to have been so devastated by his death that she flew her favorite pet dragon, Poncho II, from the Vhagarian Capital of Drakaria across the entire continent of Tiberia, burning as many Sahriyans as she could find in an act of grief driven vengeance. Upon his death, Mikhail became a martyr and an enduring symbol of the Pan-Tiberianism movement, creating an even greater sense of unity between the Commonwealth nations who were now experiencing collective grief for his death. 
==Prelude==
A general history of the war starting at 62 VE (December 5th of 2024).
===Tiberian Commonwealth Declares War===
The Tiberian Commonwealth declares war on the nations of Sahriya, Beepeck, and Corry and denounces them on the guise of colonization of their native continent. This sparks outrage to their opposition believing this to be a veil to hide their imperialism, thus beginning the Great Northern War. The Tiberian Commonwealth declares their support for rebellions from Sahriya and its allies. 
===The Sahriyan Revolts of 62 VE ===
In the immediate aftermath of the war declaration, it became clear that Sahriya had begun to suffer from internal problems due to the newly united threat of the Tiberium looming over them. Many of the internal issues were seen as longstanding; with two of the revolts specifically citing long term unfulfilled promises by the Sahriyan government. Valnitz, a former city state vassal of Sahriya, remarked that they were promised money and builders but had received neither. Not long after the war declaration, there were large scale revolts in Sahriya, particularly on the continent of Tiberia where the Tiberium had contacted many leaders of client states within Sahriya regarding declaring independence from Sahriya in order to cripple its industrial capabilities. Within the first few days of the war declaration, Sahriya had lost almost half of their land holdings on Tiberia before a single battle had even taken place. Following their defeat at the Battle of Thetens, further revolts began, and the major Tiberian fears regarding Sahriyan hegemony over the continent were largely dispelled. To the Holy Empire however, all of these revolts were of autonomous vassal states and none were core empire territory, so aside from a substantial diminishing of influence on the map and on the continent of Tiberia in particular, Sahriya argued that they had caused little difficulties. Smaller scale revolts were seen on the continents of Talasi and Cath’ramis, with only small sections of core land being lost along with other less known vassal states.
===Tiberian Dark Magic Allegations===
The nation of Nordisium issued a public statement that they had been targeted by dark magic that was concocted by members of the Tiberian League. This was largely regarded as being paranoid and racist nonsense by most people from both on and off the continent, in particular towards Goblins and Vhagarians whose cultural groups both engaged in varying degrees of ritual and sacrificial practices in accordance with their religious customs. This inadvertently led to the strengthening of the casus belli that the Tiberium had; with the leadership declaring that not only were their opponents' colonizers, but they were also racists who wanted to destroy their way of life and had no respect for their cultures or religions. Several high profile leaders of the Tiberium remarked in the Fourth Cabinet meeting of the Tiberium that they perceived the comments made as an insult and a mockery to the sincere religious beliefs of several cultural groups within the Tiberium and that Sahriya and Nordisium were attempting to oppress and mock people of native Tiberian faiths. Additionally, Nordisium denounced Mikhail Istvan Tiberian, the leader of Vladistan and announced that that they would join the war on the side of Sahriya. 
===Announcement from Corry===
The nation of Corry on Talasi declares war on the Tiberian Commonwealth and further denounce Mikhail Istvan Tiberian by dissing him for one vs one skills. Many in Tiberium would laugh at this, claiming that Mikhail Istvan Tiberian has "no-potted" all of Nordisium as well as killed Quincu and Tomi in a raid. 
===Liberation of Maecenia ===
The announcement by former Sahriyan territory of Maecenia address Sahriya and how they have oppressed the nation for the entire time while they were led by Sahriya. They conclude by stating that Sahriya had subjugated the nation, and they left because of it declaring their full support of the Tiberian Commonwealth and further joining of it. 
===Sahriya Responds===
They announce that the Tiberian Commonwealth has made an attack on the people of Corry and make it known that Sahriyan and Corry have their independence at risk because of the expansionist ideas of the Tiberian Commonwealth. Sahriya tells them to call on their allies to the world stage and tell them to try to make a difference. They further denounce Mikhail Istvan Tiberian of Vladistan and tell the people of Sahriya and Corry to stand up and fight for their allies and themselves and to not let the Tiberians ruin it. The Sahriyan commander, Garandi would conclude by calling it's citizens to defend themselves and their nation and to prevail against the Tiberian Commonwealth.
===Ischanor Announces Support for the Tiberian Commonwealth===
The massive nation of Ischanor declares it's support of the Tiberian Commonwealth due to them being allies and Sahriya's insults to Ischanor. They declare war on Sahriya and fully denounce their way of going about colonization and expansionism. They say they have full reason to join the call of Tiberia to fight off the colonizers due to Sahriya's hostile remarks towards them, famously citing
===Valnitz Revokes Vassalage of Sahriya===
The nation of Valnitz revokes its agreement of vassalage with Sahriya and submits to vassalage by the Tiberian Commonwealth. They revoke vassalage on the grounds that Sahriya have failed to uphold their protection with the start of the war and join the Tiberians in hopes of a better situation. They join the Tiberian Commonwealth with peace in mind and declare full neutrality. 
===Acenoty - Corigan Declares Independence===
The ruler of The Kingdom of Acenoty - Corigan set on the throne by Sir Garlic of Soleaquil, Sorath IV, declares independence as a result of negotiations with Sahriya and the Tiberian Commonwealth. This is later confirmed by the Tiberian Commonwealth that this was not true in their case; they were never contacted. 
===Golden Coast Renames===
The large nation known as the Golden Coast announces it would be renamed The Aurean Empire and support for the Tiberian Commonwealth. They also state that they support any peaceful resolution to the conflict at hand.
=== Kingdom of Acenoty - Corigan Becomes a Vassal of Sahriya===
The new nation immediately declares themselves as vassals of Sahriya and declares that they make known that Corigan will no longer be "bullied" by Tiberian nations as they were before by the Holy Empire of Anrolya and the Anrolya Imperium. Sorath IV of Corigan further denounces the Holy Imperium of SoleaquilNow part of the Tiberian Commonwealth.and its leader, Sir Garlic, by making it known that they were harassing the people of Acenoty and Corigan into joining them thus violating the remaining pieces of the Treaty of Marengard which set up a NAP between them. Sorath declares his return to the throne, further denounces Sir Garlic and the Holy Imperium of Soleaquil, and announces the vassalage of Corigan into Sahriya, citing that Soleaquilian oppression has left the current state of his realm mostly ruined with no economic or military capabilities.   
===Entrance of the Draconis Imperium into the War===
They announce that they are fully mobilizing their military to support the Tiberian Commonwealth in their war against Sahriya as they are bound by the FMA with the nation. No further info is given into their involvement. 
=== Plausible Intervention by the United States of Adramis===
The United States of Adramis declares that they will support multiple nations, many of which are engaged in the war, in the conflict. They do not declare a specific side of the war which they support but multiple Tiberian nations are named in the list. 
==Nordisium Campaign==
The Nordisum campaign is the first active campaign of the war, taking place in the Northeastern corner of Vladistan, where Nordisium squatter claims are present. The first and only battle of the war has taken place here, at the city of Thetens. 
=== Battle of Thetens===
In the summer of 64VE, Tiberian Commonwealth forces launched the first major battle of the war at the city of Thetens, where Tiberian Commonwealth forces where able to defeat Sahriyan, Beepeck, Corry, And Nordisium forces with a numerical superiority, although the city still managed to remain within Nordisian hands. 
===Dissolution of Beepeck===
Follow the result of the Battle of Thetens, the nation of Beepeck in central Talasi announced that their leadership had decided to dissolve the nation and split it up into multiple regions. The Beepeck Trading Company, Beepeck's Tiberian colony, was dissolved soon after which led to the return of the former Tiberian nation of Murim. This was met with widespread celebration in the Tiberium, with the Commonwealth pledging support to Murim in becoming an independent Tiberian nation once again. The dissolution of Beepeck was seen as major victory for the allied forces of the Tiberium who considered themselves as having achieved a complete victory without needing to even fight a single battle against Beepeck. A missive was sent by the former nation of Beepeck wishing the Tiberium well and stating that their Talasi successor states did not seek war. 
==Timeline==
#Tiberian Commonwealth declares war with Sahriya
#YTID denounces the Tiberian League
#Corry declares war on the Tiberian Commonwealth
#Sarcoux declares both sides as terrorists
#YTID declares war on the Tiberian Commonwealth
#Maecenia declares rebellion from Sahriya and declares war
#Sahriya issues a call to arms
#Ischanor declares war on Sahriya
#Valnitz leaves Sahriya and joins the Tiberian Commonwealth
#Acenoty - Corigan leaves the Tiberian Commonwealth
#Golden Coast joins the Tiberian Commonwealth and renames to the Aurean Empire.
#Acenoty - Corigan joins Sahriya
#Draconis Imperium declares war on Sahriya
#United States of Adramis announces support for multiple nations
# Battle of Thetens commences, Tiberian Coalition forces successfully drive a deep blow into Thetens and claim a victory, although the city still remains within Nordisian hands.
#Beepeck dissolves due to the war
#G'ZIG'GOG'GOG'OQ'GIGW'GBITL have proclaimed to revive their country.
==Gallery==
File:Thetensbattle2.png|City of Thetens before the Battle of Thetens
File:ThetensBattle1.png|Tiberian troops march on Thetens
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