Final Turtlonian War

The Final Turtlonian War, also known as the Second Battle of Lileanen was the final battle in The Turtlonian Wars that occurred between Escharien and Turtlonia on . It was instigated by Turtlonia's desire to avenge its losses during the previous battles.
== Background ==
In , Grandpa_Boob declared war on Etscharien, as revenge for the Poaching of Turtlonia, claiming that they had utterly destroyed their homeland, taken anything of value from them, and ruined their dignity, forcing them to relocate to a base at the 0,0 point of the world. Emperor Severie an Aesperii recruited mercenaries from the Valdreach Imperial Republic and Ardat Mosul, creating an eventual force totaling around 16 soldiers equipped with armor qualities ranging from Iron to full Netherite. The Turtlonian force consisted of 8 soldiers, armed fully with Netherite and Diamond equipment, partially acquired as a gift from Yimmu-Audal following the Etscharien-Yimmu-Audalian War. No attempts at peace were made, and both sides knew it would be the last stand for the losing side.
With their gear, the Turtlonians would raid the Escharian countryside and Lileanen for days before the battle. This was not helped by the fact that Escharia was undergoing a civil war at the same time, and so the Imperial army was spread thin and unable to defend from the raids. This culminated in Grandpa_Boob beginning to dig his own new pit next to the castle of the Emperor.
Shortly before the war began, across the world on the continent of Ummarnu, Ardat Mosul had been granted independence by Yimmu-Audal due to its faraway geographic location and in economic interests. The ruler of this newly formed state, Dalatra, has initially wished to remain neutral in the conflict. However, on , Dalatra's wife, Evelyn petitioned her to take part in the war. Evelyn was a citizen of Etscharien, and had participated in the Poaching of Turtlonia, but had lost her gear during the battle. Following the Etscharien-Yimmu-Audalian War, Evelyn married Dalatra. Seeing that her beloved's nation was in danger of extinction, Dalatra rallied her forces and hired mercenaries from the VIR, and spent great sums purchasing potions, poisons, and gear to equip the soldiers for war, before journeying with her army to join the defenders in :Lileanen.
== Battles ==
On , starting as early as two hours before the war began, Etscharien and mercenary forces began massing at the main castle, Schloss Falkenstein, in Lileanen. Then, approximately 45 minutes before the war, Turtlonian forces convened from 2 groups roughly 1.5 km from the Etscharien border, using invisibility potions to make the final approach on Schloss Falkenstein.
File:Defenders on the Wall.png|Etscharien defenders on the walls of the keep.
File:Defenders In the Keep.png|Etscharien defenders on the towers of the castle.
File:Battle in the Castle.png|A Turtlonian (Invisible in Diamond Armor) fights Etscharien forces running up the steps to meet them.
=== Battle at Falkenstein ===
Approaching from the back, Turtlonian forces used explosives to open a hole in an upper floor of Schloss Falkenstein, as Etscharien forces rushed from the keep to meet them. The battle was a tight, close-quarters affair, though Turtlonian forces were quickly repulsed back into the surrounding forest, where they retreated to Batavia to regroup, being harassed and killed by Etschariens along the way.
Turtlonian forces fought along the shore and water in the shadow of Schloss Falkenstein as multiple Turtlonian forces fled the battle. On such soldier was Ham, who was quickly chased by Veriss, Marquis, and Chef, who tailed the solider all around the coast of the Sea of Pearls to the Turtlonian's base. Eventually, as the Turtlonian forces dwindled, all that remained was Grandpa_Boob, chased into the forest by the Emperor and a small group of Etscharien forces. 
=== Last Stand of Turtlonia ===
According to the Emperor, Zirra, the Soleannen god of darkness , stole Grandpa_Boob into his realm. Etscharien forces entombed the spot where Boob had disappeared in stone and lava, awaiting his return. Eventually, he reappeared, where his flesh was burned by the lava, and he was cut apart by the Emperor where he stood. The war was over, the Turtlonians scattered from the realm or disappearing from Rathnir entirely.
== Aftermath ==
File:Etschariens After the War.png|The Native Etschariens stand on the steps of Schloss Falkenstein following their victory.
File:Loot Divided.png|The Emperor divides loot among the defending forces.
So great was the loot gathered from the fallen Turtlonians that all soldiers involved were rewarded handsomely for their valiance. Chef, a mercenary, and Marquis, a defender of all, were recognized for their combat prowess, having killed the most during the war. Additionally, Chef was given the offer of citizenship to Etscharien by the Emperor himself. Dalatra and Viomelia were also recognized for their nation's financial and military contribution, having given generously to the war effort and bringing a majority of the soldiers. In a final gift to recognize the contributions of Dalatra and Ardat Mosul, Emperor Severie an Aesperii gave her his enchanted Netherite sword, the Emperor's Black Hand.
The Turtlonians would soon be hunted all across Rathnir by the Escharians, with the last one being killed in Carvay by an Agent. This led to the utter destruction of the culture and people from the face of Rathnir. 
Following the conclusion of the war, the Emperor declared the Pax Escharia to give the nation and its people rest from the long series of wars it had endured.
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