Zurgarian Civil War

The Zurgarian Civil War, known at the time as the Harfangists putch , was a series of a battles fought over control of Zurgar 's throne. War lasted for 15 months between usurper Wuragar Harfang and his supporters and legal successor Znugar Drugrymm , who after his death was succeeded by his brother Kraegol.

## Causes

### Weak predecessor

The reign of Maugash the Pious, although at start popular and fruitful, has allowed numerous factions to gain political influence in the Zurgar matters of state. Nearing his death Maugash devoted his remaining time solely on astrological research, thus abandoning ruling in favor of his council members, who actively tried to pursue their interest, sometimes in detriment of the state. Although his sons tried to uphold as much power as they could, the decentralization of leadership was irreversible and Drugrymm regime weakened.

### Military reforms

The Ghashugg the Restorer, military reforms, although improving the military immensely, allowed for certain abuses to occur. Because any landless orc could be recruited and his military salary depended upon his general, the Brown Horde fractured in its allegiances. Therefore cohorts tend to be more loyal to their own general instead of the Herzt authority. This allowed for politicking in the military, swaying over cohort commanders, resulting in tensions inside the military.

### Conquest feud

Weakened central state , north of the Zurgar, seemed as an appealing direction for conquest and plunder. There were 2 propositions on how to conduct this war. Wuragar Harfang suggested going all-in with most of the cohorts to raid and plunder every city and loot within the boundaries of central state, afterward a province under a martial law would be set, one administered by orcs. On the other hand Znugar came up with more secretive military operation, which would rely on swift stroke on the capitol city, shift of power and installation of puppet government, by which the orcs would siphon the their income for the years to come, establishing tributary. The latter option would save orcs a lot of resources , ones who might have been designated for other purposes. Nevertheless the temptation of bountiful riches of central state was winning over the minds of many commanders.

### Personal grudge

For decades the Drugrymm Clan and Harfang Clan maintained close ties. Maugash cooperating with Wuragar in ensuring peace across the Zurgar lands and outside, earned the latter a lot of popularity and wealth. They arranged a marriage between their children , Znugar and Gaerra. Unfortunately the Gaerra died during the labour, and the relations between great clans deteriorated. Furthermore the young Drugrymm's brothers rise to power transpired at the cost of Wuragar's, thus establishing a strong rivalry between the clans.

## The course of war

Day after the end of Goblin revolt, the Herzt Maugash has died in his chambers. Upon hearing these news his successor Znugar, ordered to force march to Kurtorrum to safeguard the succession. Simultaneously Wuragar has put into life long-plotted plans of takeover , along Senior Leadership of Brown Horde and Trade Guild. The emissaries were sent to every corner of the empire announcing a new ruler Wuragar Harfang. Informed about this Znugar, routed his Impertaries