Leythe-Akratian War

Disclaimer this article is about the Leythian view of the conflict, to see a larger view of this conflict see Akratian Civil War
The Leythe-Akratian War is a conflict that occurred in Southern Sparwood, starting on 20 March 2021. The United Empire of Akratia claimed that the city of Leythe was a rebel territory, while Leythe claimed it was never a part of Akratia. The official war lasted for almost one full month, ending around 14 April. However tensions began growing a month before the start of the declared war.
== Pre-war Tensions ==
On 23 February, Akratia claimed a chunk of land to their northeast that was previously owned by the Maritime Republic of Serafini. The town of Leythe was located at the center of this claim, and was unaware that the town itself had been handed over to Akratia. 
Operation Arrowhead was launched by the Akratian emperor, telling his generals to exert control and influence over the area. Operation Arrowhead placed the new territory under the rule of Akratian generals. Signage was constructed all over the new territory, saying "Property of the United Empire". One such sign was placed in Leythe. StubbornDucky, being of nomad roots and fleeing from imperial expansion, was not happy at all. He announced to his citizens that they would never bow down. 
Leythe mustered all of its strength to construct an exterior wooden wall to fortify the town. Watch towers were also constructed around this time, and large doorways were boarded up. Leythe was preparing for the worst.
Primary Leythe-ian armorer, Georgeopolis, with the help of StubbornDucky, began smithing of the finest weapons and armor Leythe had ever seen. Several full sets of the finest war material were forged, and Ducky brewed the strongest potion recipes he knew. The stockpile of weapons, armor, food, and potions had grown high even before Akratia made the official war declaration.
== First Battle ==
On 20 March, MW_Neoz attempted to attack Leythe, but Akratian forces were cut off in the Akratian city of Isheleryn. With superior gear and mercenaries, Akratia was driven out of the city by Leythe-ian forces. The Leythe-ians and their mercenaries then occupied Akrat (even storming the throne room) and 3 other towns in southern Akratia. MW_Neoz left as the Leythians invaded, and many of the Akratians held out in forts or were scattered across Rathnir. StubbornDucky of Leythe announced that the eastern portion of Akratia (everything east of the Auzsan territory) would become the state of Leythe, and he asked for Akratia to recognize the state and pay $80 000 to them. This demand was later lowered to $30 000 after the second battle.
== Second Battle ==
The next day, MW_Neoz responded by building a large fort right outside of Leythe's territory. That afternoon, Leythe scaled the walls and killed the inhabitants without losing a single soldier. Estimates pit Akratian losses to be ~7 total killed, while Leythean losses were limited to one soldier dying a few times. Leythe cleared out and controlled the inner walls and the keep for ~30 minutes and attempted to enter negotiations with Akratia, but instead, the Akratian delegation stalled and got more men back to the fort, making the battle roughly 3v8. A few more people were killed but ultimately MW_Neoz hid in his fort again while his soldiers pleaded for war gear back. After about another half hour of combat, the second battle ended, Leythean forces abandoning re-capture of the fort as it would have been the second time it was captured in the day.
== Partial Stability Period (22 March-5 April) ==
After the first two battles, fighting has been limited to small skirmishes. Akratia has been dealing with internal affairs and Leythe has been preparing for war and the politics of being a new nation recognized by several other nations across Rathnir. No official cease-fire was created. Events that have taken place in this period are included below.
* Expansion of the Akratian fort.
* Construction of a war monument to fallen Akratian and Leythe-ian soldiers, located between Akratian and Leythe-ian lines.
* Construction and partial deconstruction of a Leythe-ian siege tower.
* Construction of improvised gallows displaying Akratian soldiers heads outside of Leythe's walls.
* Creation of Akratian trenches to the south of Leythe's wall.
* Spread of war propaganda from both sides.
=== Akratian leadership purges ===
At some point in the war, Akratia purged what it considered to be rebels or rebel sympathizers. One duke committed suicide for possibly un-related reasons.
== Formation and collapse of The Rebel Federation ==
Throughout the war several Akratian states expressed support for Leythe and some even defected. Members of the federation included Leythe and several new rebel states. Synyutoshi, Greenstem, Emerald Isle, Red Bay, Instour, and Monitbus Umor. These new rebel states formed a rebel federation that would only last two full days. Disagreements about what the purpose of the rebellion was, who was taking what power and what land, as well as corruption, all led to the downfall and separation of the federation. It was later discovered that most of the rebel states, excluding Greenstem, and Leythe were mostly just trying to gain power in some way. Whether it was with taking over the remnants of Akratia, leading a political party, or claiming to simply want to become the emperor. Peace deals were negotiated by emperor Neoz, with Emerald Isle, Red Bay, Instour, and Synyutoshi. Montibus Umor was claimed by Theios-Essukdal. This left Leythe and Greenstem as the only rebels still fighting. Only a few days later the battle of Greenstem would occur, as detailed below. Overall the federation was effective in disorganizing Akratia for a short time. But, the federation never truly had any war-time victories and did not last as a strong defensive agreement. It was only partially succesful.
== Death of Emperor Neoz (Battle of Greenstem/Isheleryn) (11 April) ==
Akratian emperor MW_Neoz died on 11 April. The cause of death was extreme sadness (clinically known as the "Big Sad"). Neoz' death came after a joint force of Greenstem rebels, Bardonians, and Leythe-ians successfully recaptured and freed the city of Greenstem (known as Isheleryn to Akratians). The battle was over quickly. The estimated losses are about 12 Akratian deaths while no rebels or Bardonians were lost.
=== Legacy of The Emperor's death ===
Dmitry Yazov took power following the death of Neoz. Yazov quickly negotiated deals with Greenstem and other rebels, looking to gain stability within Akratia. A truce was announced between Leythe and Akratia until negotiations are complete. For now the empire mourns the loss of Neoz, while it tries to stop itself from total collapse.
== The End ==
On 14 April peace negotiations were completed between Leythe's leader, StubbornDucky and Akratia's new emperor, Dmitry Yazov. Leythe gained control of the territory around Bogmire and became officially recognized as independent by the empire.
Akratia's election afterwards was very tumultuous and had a number of different parties in it. One popular and outspoken party was that of the Fascists. Many players involved in the elections were banned for reusing Nazi propaganda and rhetoric in their in game campaigns.
== Post-war Developments ==
After the emperor had died, election had occurred, and land disputes were settled, several other things happened, almost as a direct result of or relating to the war. A statue was constructed in Leythe as a memorial to the soldiers who were lost in battle during the "Leythe War of Independence", which is one of many ways the war is referred to. The now old Akratian fort was handed over to Leythe, and completely re-built by one of Leythe's architects, Mandiba. Fort Alesia, as it is now called, is one of the finest forts in all of Rathnir, and stands as a monument to the heroic efforts taken by soldiers during the war.
== Gallery ==
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2021-03-22 02.41.34.png|Entrance from Leythe village to the Sword compound
2021-03-22 02.40.05.png|The Akratian fort outside of Leythe
2021-03-22 02.41.49.png|Leythe's warning to Akratians after the fort
Freeduck-Friend.PNG|Leythe-ian war support material
Between the hammer and the anvil 2.0.png|Akratian Propaganda Poster
DUCK-SEND-THEM-BACK.jpg|Leythe-ian propaganda
HopeDuck.png|Leythe-ian propaganda
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File:LeytheMemorial.png|Memorial to fallen soldiers
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