Darvish War

Anti Suntter factions in Essotori grow

The Darvish War was a rebellion, and invasion of the Republic of Suntterland, by the 'Darvish Rebels', generally composed of the local aristocracy, freedom fighters, and the neighbouring nations on the border with Kemet, then a part of Corusconia. The conflict lasted two years, though the seeds had been sown since the December Coup, an incident when the merchant and Imperialist Harold Suntter commandered the decaying Pam Empire, and declared a Republic, with himself as President. However, the Aristocrats, who had long maintained political power within Suntterland, voting for the next Emperor, as well as controlling the purse strings of the old Empire, felt left out by the new administration and were generally funded by rival Essotori merchants, were disatisfied. They rallied the peoples of Suntterland, as well as neighbouring small nations, to war against the 'foreign occupiers', with the goal of either restoring the Pam Empire, or installing a new dynasty. Essotori had declared Harold Suntter as persona non grata, for his launching the December Coup against the orders of the government, who prefered to support rival noble houses through economic pressure. Essotori send material and tactical support to the Darvish rebels, with the goal of destroying Suntter, and building afresh with a new regime. The Republican government achieved a decisive victory in most engagements, despite severe numerical disadvantages, and decling intelligence efficiency. Entaria also attempted to sway Harold Suntter into aligning the Republic with the nascant Federal Republic, to which he refused. With the victory of Republican forces, Suntter's position as President of Suntterland was secured, and his place as 'Father of the Nation' was more widely revered.

### Potential Alliance with Entaria

"It's a boiling summers' day, Mr President, so let's get this done quickly. The Republican logistical situation is poor, ammunition shortages are rampant, in effect, you, Sir, are staring down the barell of a rifle. If there is any chance of international recognition and support, an agreement between our nations must be made."

"This Lowly Crownslave recognises and acknowleges the difficulty of the present situation, though he continues to remind the most honourable guests that they should not presume to understand the war, in the same way that the faithful outside this Palace, as well as this Lowly Crownslave, do. While materially, the faithful subjects of the Republic are experiencing shortcomings, spiritually, each and every subject is invincible, fighting with the Ascended One's favour."

"Oh, cut the crap! You don't have the inquisitors at your back anymore, you don't have to speak like them. Join us, and let the light of trade benefit your peoples, with our Federal State, Suntterland can truly be something more."

"The Republic, of which outsiders speak, shall never assail these lands! THIS Republic, one formed on the principles of law, justice, and independence, to stand with the origin of all wrong, is to surrender the souls of each man and woman and child to the darkest abyss! Be gone, and never return!" - Harold Suntter to the Entarian delegation

- Entarian Delegation and General Suntter

"The Darvish, the Darvish, the Darvish! All faithful are off to crush the Darvish and their pointy hats! Step on their hopes, and show them the good Prez's love!"