War of Sterling Succession

The War of Sterling Succession was a conflict within the Simulami Empire which was fought between the noble houses of Talmont and Viridis over the city of Dorostadt. After a battle in the city, house Viridis came out as victorious.
== Background ==
The lands of the noble house of Sterling found themselves without a clear heir when the head of the house, Jorel Sterling, died while writing his will. Both his daughters, which held claims to the Sterling lands, were married to heads of other noble houses - Maria to Almar Talmont, and Tulia to Durili Viridis.
The funeral took place in Dorostadt's church. It was attended by many from the realm including notables such as Almar Talmont and Durili Viridis. Both gave eulogies in which they claim the lands of Sterling. After Durili's Eulogy, Almar drew his sword and attacked Durili and his companion, wounding them. They were able to escape the church, grab their weapons and with the help of Durili's bodyguards chase Almar and his men away. Both parties then withdrew from the city to raise their armies to take the city.
== Battle of Dorostadt ==
=== Fighting on Volley Ridge ===
The Viridis house was able to draw on its vast barony of Nova Tola to raise soldiers, arriving with 12 of their men and a volunteer from Samhalle. House Talmont was able to raise five soldiers. Both armies arrived in the outskirts of the town at the same time in the early morning, being led by their house heads who have not slept over night, busy rushing to their lands and raising their troops. However, the Talmont army was able to secure a defensive advantage, despite being outnumbered. Having assembled in Nuvallen, they were able to easily enter Dorostadt. However, The Viridis army had to fjord the Virnele river, which slowed them greatly. By the time they had crossed, the Talmont soldiers had already positioned themselves atop the ridge the Viridis army had to climb to enter the city. The Viridis soldiers climbed the ridge under heavy arrow fire with cries of "Tola Invicta!" (Tola Unconquered) , using their shields for cover while their own skirmishers returned fire. After fierce combat they we able to push the Talmont troops back from the ridge and secure it.
=== Combat in the Streets ===
After Viridis forces cleared the ridge, combat transitioned into the streets. Having lost their defensive advantage, Talmont forces were struggling to maintain the fight. Viridis soldiers were able to break through their lines, separate and encircle their units. One Talmont soldier was seen breaking through the Viridis lines and jumping off the ridge in an attempt to land in the river, only to find his demise on the rocks below. The last Talmont soldier attempted a brave last stand in the town square, but was surrounded by the entire Viridis army and quickly cut down.
=== Aftermath ===
After securing the city, house Viridis proceeded to annex the city to its territory, which streets were covered in the blood of Talmont soldiers.
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