Kinshra-Asgarnia War of Year 31

The **Kinshra-Asgarnia War of Year 31** was a conflict between the Kinshra forces and the forces of the Kingdom of Asgarnia, most notably the Saradominist Order of the White Knights.

## Prelude and Causes

Following their defeat in the War of 164, the Kinshra found new leadership under Lord Daquarius. Lord Daquarius was a proponent of a peaceful resolution between the Kinshra and the White Knights, however he could not live to see such an outcome. With Daquarius's passing, leadership of the Kinshra was obtained by Lord Henry Howe. Even though Lord William Clinton attempted to keep the Kinshra peaceful, years of hardship led to a majority of Kinshra supporting Howe's plan for war.

## War

### Battle of Falador

*Main Article: Battle of Falador (Year 31)*

The Battle of Falador began on 1 Septober when the Kinshra launched a surprise attack on the City of Falador. Knowing the the city had grown complacent in its many years of peace, the Kinshra took advantage of its open gates. Forces led by Lord Henry Howe attacked from the north while Lord William Clinton led forces from the south. After an initial push into the city, the Kinshra troops were forced back out of the city on the second day of battle and the gates were closed, beginning a siege. The siege was broken on 14 Septober by a Faladian charge at the northern forces, causing a retreat north. Worried about losing his supply lines, Clinton ordered a retreat of his troops as well. With the separation of Howe's and Clinton's men, the war was split into a Northern and Southern Theater.

### Northern Theater

#### Faladian Skirmishes

As the Kinshra armies were pushed north, a series of skirmishes ensued over the next month between Kinshra and Faladian troops as Kinshra forces struggled to return to Falador. A slow Asgarnian victory began to show as the skirmishes occurred further and further north.

#### Battle of Weg Pass

*Main Article: Battle of Weg Pass*

The Battle of Weg Pass occurred on 5 Ire of Phyrrys as the Kinshra troops were finally pushed to the edge of the Lordship of Falador, along its border with the Lordship of Fodina and the Kingdom of Alaftharia. Kinshra troops moved towards the Weg Pass, the safest route up Ice Mountain. The Kinshra, however, were attacked by Alaftharian troops. The Alaftharians believed that the Kinshra were illegally passing through their lands, and so took action against the armed men. As Asgarnians joined the battle, believing it to be a trap for the Kinshra, they too were attacked. Both the Asgarnians and Kinshra retreated south, the Kinshra to take an easterly route back to Durcheinander, and the Asgarnians preparing to chase them once again.

### Southern Theater

#### Battle of the Field

Shortly after leaving their post in Falador, Kinshra forces were engaged again by Faladian forces. The Kinshra managed to disengage and continue north.

#### Battle of Gunnarsgrunn

Kinshra forces were cornered by Asgarnian forces retreating from the Battle of Weg Pass and the pursuing forces from the Battle of the Field. With no other options, Lord William Clinton surrendered.

## Diplomacy and Aftermath

It was at this point that King Owen III stepped in, negotiating a treaty that welcomed any Kinshra under Clinton into Asgarnia. The defecting Kinshra were assigned posts in southern Asgarnia to prevent them from connecting with their rebellious brethren in the north.