War of the River

The War of the River is the first recorded war found in Sabrim. Ancient histories record the event as occuring between the Fengdao and the United Provinces of the Liqeni in a land known as "Humnal".
Contemporary evidence is scarce, but records indicate that the war was in response to Liqeni expansion when a town known as Falthorn joined it. 
=== The War ===
==== The Battle of the River ====
The war primarily took place at a river on the borders between the two nations. At first the Fengdao charged but made a hasty retreat in the face of Liqeni arrow fire and potions. It appears however, that with the assistance of The Savannah Orcs who the Fengdao had allied with, the combined forces were able to overrun the Liqeni defences and won decisively. Legends say of a Liqeni warrior who was able to outlast all of his comrades and fought on without retreat, even when outnumbered. Said warrior was able to even stave off death several times. Evidence seems to suggest that the Fengdaoans believed this to be the result of evil spiritual meddling. 
==== The Siege of Viltdal ====
Victorious after the Battle of the River, the Fengdao marched onwards to the capital of the Liqeni, a place known as Viltdal. There, the Fengdao coalition encountered a city with a huge wooden tower to protect the Liqeni natives. Some in the Fengdaoan army attempted to burn the tower but claim were foiled due to "dark" energy which simply smothered their flame before it could spread.
It was during an assault on the tower when it is apparent that the Chan-Changdi (or emperor) of the Fengdao was apparently slain. The circumstances remain unclear as to how this happened and it appears this could have occurred as a result of attack by the Changdi's enemies or as a fall from the immense height of the tower. Regardless, it is clear that Chan-Changdi Reuzepannekoku fell on the field of battle.
Not long after the ruler was killed however, the Liqeni surrendered, having fought valiantly.
=== Result ===
Despite the loss of the Fengdaoan monarch, the Liqeni eventually succumbed to defeat. In the aftermath of the battles, the eastern banks of the unnamed river were ceded to the Fengdao and the town of Falthorn once again became independent.
In the midst of the Liqeni capital, the Fengdaoans immediately crowned their new monarch, Reuzepannekoku II. 
It is also apparent that the bridge that was built by the Liqeni to cross the river did not survive the battle. It was the victim of an Orc attack but was not repaired by the Fengdaoans, despite it offering access to the eastern banks of their new lands.
File:"The common soldier".png|"The Common Soldier"
File:FallenCrown.jpg|"The Fallen Crown" artwork depicting the death of Reuzepannekoku I
File:MortalKombatBall.png|Artwork depicting the Battle of the River
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