Horse War

The **Horse War**, also known as the **Drak Yamar-Farencian War**, was a conflict between Drak Yamar and Grand Farencia. It is was fought in Avalof. Several nations had declared war on Drak Yamar in defense of Farencia. Eldham Trade Company, Aristios, and the Nova Azcorian Republic had stated their willingness to support Farencia militarily.

## Prelude and origins

On 23 July 2021, Fort Earnhardt Resident and member of the New Moon Company Luc1us\_\_ was traveling close to the territory of the Drak Yamar embassy present in Grand Farencian territory when he got the horse(Franz) stuck inside the water and went to go and get a lead to retrieve it. It was at this time that player StickmanPrime saw the horse along with one other player and Grand Farencian spy GrizZzdagawd and stole it, taking it back to the Embassy.

Knowing that the men of the New Moon would soon come back to retrieve the Horse Stickman made the decision to "Get rid of the Evidence" and killed the horse in the Presence of Grizz, who then alrerted New Moon to the killing of the horse. 6 men from New Moon headed over to the embassy and demanded compensation for the slain stallion, this was refused by stickman who claimed that he instead let the horse go into the wild, as a result of this a skirmish broke out and Stickman was killed and looted with New Moon retreating back to Fort Earnhardt.

After this stickman gathered a force of men and attempted to raid the Fort, their first major attack was repelled with numerous casualties on the side of the Drak Yamar. After this many more Guerilla raids took place against the fort and multiple New Moon men were picked off. This event greatly soured relations between the two nations and war certainly seemed to be in the near future.

## Course

### Declaration of war

In a public announcement, LordCorgi officially declared war on the Grand Farencian Republic. According to the declaration, Farencia violated the non-aggression pact between the two nations and accused Farencia of blaming Drak Yamar as the aggressors when Drak Yamarian forces came to defend its embassy and citizens.

### International reaction

Soon after Drak Yamar's declaration of war, several nations immediately declared their support for Grand Farencia. The Eldham Trade Company, Aristios, Nova Azcoria, and Plagatéa declared war on Drak Yamar The Simulami Empire showed announced their support for Grand Farencia but later clarified that it was not declaring war on Drak Yamar.

Aristios would later rescind their declaration of war due to *"the toxicity and stupidity of this conflict"*.

Sarlician Silver Dawn released an ominous statement that called on the assembly of all the pirates of Barbossa. He would later release another statement saying that despite the rumors, Barbossa will not be assisting a side for now.

Snow of Vaemore would also release a statement that calls the conflict 'a grand shame' and also says that *"As long as the War Goal stays the same, I urge other nations to look at the situation and assess it for what it is"*.

Henrich B. Pierre of the Confederation of Garxijos declared that Garxijos would be a neutral country, citing their pacifist policy as the main reason. He would also call for peace talks to commence between Drak Yamar and Grand Farencia.

Garri, Emperor of Varn Torum, condemned both Drak Yamar and Grand Farencia, saying that *"attempts at reconciliation from the leadership of both sides was unable to stop the outbreak of a war, that in our opinion, will be a bloodbath, and lead to the pointless loss of life for citizens who had done no wrong."*. He also called for Drak Yamar and Grand Farencia to release all evidences and not take territories from either nation.

Ilnur Almirion of the Drakaen Concordat released a statement offering to mediate the conflict between Drak Yamar and Grand Farencia and also open talks to establish the rules of war.

TheSexyCanadian announced that Tortuga and its allies would back Drak Yamar and protect it while Uraka promised to send peace keepers to the northern provinces of Drak Yamar.

### Battle of Fort Earnhardt

The Battle of Fort Earnhardt was a decisive victory for the forces of Drak Yamar. Though strongly defended, the volunteer forces backing Drak Yamar constituted what was at the time the largest military turnout in the continent's history. Anticipating major attacks led by the ETC, a large majority of the force stayed in the Drakian capital of Dragon's Point. Regardless, the forces within Fort Earnhardt were soon overwhelmed and the settlement was sacked.

### Goldenvale Secession and Barbossan Raid

Just 30 minutes before the start of the war, the city of Goldenvale declared its independence from Drak Yamar, hoping that by distancing itself from what was thought to be a doomed war, they would be able to avoid any destruction within the town. However, this turned out to be the opposite case. A small contingent of Barbossan forces, led by Goldenvale's former mayor Phillykiller, traveled to the town, killing anyone they could find.

### Peace

Following this complete loss, the ETC completely dissolved, with all other nations on its side denying involvement. Drak Yamar annexed a small strip of land surrounding the embassy outpost of Katolis. The city of Goldenvale soon after founded their own nation of Aurum Solis, which still stands today, though far less active.

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