First Lorkthian War

Think carefully on your choice , if you choose to fight , If you choose War , It is a path few turn from once the first steps are taken ,it carries with it a terrible price and in the end you may find you have nothing to left to sacrifice.

-Millenius Saqa

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## Causes of the War

In 380 FY , A messenger from the Urugnian Empire came to the Emeri Confederacy arrived into the High Kings Palace. In Elf Tradition upon seeing the High King the Messenger was to Bow and recite a phrase of praise "most High King , Strong may you ever be". The Messenger did not bow and did not recite the Phrase. Furthermore the messenger decided to direct himself Speaking towards the High King Personally rather than to speak to a Elf Courtier and have him transmit the message in written language to the High King. The High King Remained pragmatic and Docile , Then one of the two events transpired

### The Elf account

The Messenger proceeded to demand that Elf troops be withdraw from the mountain ranges and the border as well as the Removal of the Fort of Lusiya. The High King then requested the Messenger to leave and the Messenger did not , Causing the High King to order his immediate Execution. This count is provided by several Elves , courtiers and by the High King himself as well as all surviving witnesses of the Event.

### The Imperial account

The Messenger requested that bilateral Negotiations begin in the Fort of Lusiya about a mutual Demilitarization treaty. The High King executed him in the spot for requesting the Negotiations.

The Emperor Sugozia justified this by publishing Public records about what the messenger was to do.

The Emperor demanded an official Apology from the High King Himself for a 2 week. The High King responded "No" delivered at the last moment. Emperor Sugozia then Declared war.

## The War

The Empire Mobilized and Launched several early campaigns although they were relatively unsuccessful. The Elves strengthened the Great Fort of Lusiya and strengthened their position with weaker forts all around the Great fort of Lusiya. The Imperial Commander of the Operation , Alsus Curthanius was Fired and The Emperor took full control of the Army. He was advised to focus in the Munuyu mountain ranges but the Emperor Dismissed the Plan and Ordered a full out Assault on the Region of Lorkthia with the intention of taking the Great fort of Lusiya. With tremendous Leadership the Army reached the Fort but faced a problem.

The Army through attrition , constant battle and supply shortages was weakened from the fighting force of 655k to just under 250k to face an Army of 300k Elves in a heavily fortified Position. In addition the Supply lines of the Marching force was entirely cut off as 25k Elves captured the Roads between Betuncia and the army which meant not having any new Supplies. Advisors calculated that the Army would only last a week and once the week passed the reserved supplies would be expended and the Army would starve. They advised the Emperor to Retreat , retake the roads and to wait for reinforcements to arrive before assailing the Fort. The Emperor did not heed this Advice and Carried through with a full on Assault.

### Battle of Lusiya

The Emperor sent a detachment of 2,500 Flying Grosso to go around the Mountain pass into the enemy rear which would mean losing a significant force for 15 hours of the Battle. The Elves did not waste time and engaged , With superior heavy infantry they were extremely effective in pushing the enemy from their starting position further back through the valley. The Emperor mounted the Cavalry , Took Fire-priest and engaged the Enemy forces head on rallying the Army and preventing a full out Rout. He then got word that the 25k Blocking the Roads were making their way up to the army and that they would attack his Rear Mid battle. He called an emergency meeting with his Generals.

Unanimously the Generals recommended a coordinated and slow Retreat, The Emperor rejected the Plan. The Emperor then ordered a massive Right wing flank to be ordered to crush the Enemy army and to take the fort in a straightforward assault. Every single General and advisor voted down the plan arguing that (in the words of commander fellow) "We do not have enough men to launch an attack , if we did we still could not have the right wing attack push the enemy , If we were able to push the enemy we would receive a quick counter punch , If the enemy counter punch was unsuccessful the Army would still fail to reach the gates and even If , the army by miracle reached the Gates ,the enemy would quickly shut the gates down putting every ounce of sacrifice in vain" The Emperor is expected to back down from a Plan after unanimous rejection like this but he did not. He ordered the Attack be put into place and said he would be in the Frontlines. Secretly A General sent messages to the emperors son telling him "Prepare for the worse which is more likely than not". Gloom dominated the Imperial Camp as thoughts of the destruction of the Army circulated across camp. An low level officer was found defecting with a paper offering the Elves a truce once the Emperor was slain in battle , The Low officer was Executed and the Emperor delivered a speech to improve morale

The Emperor then launched his all out right wing attack standing in the front lines , His screams of Glory did much to deliver successful engagements , The army pushed against the enemy line in breakneck pace and suddenly neared the Enemy gates! The Enemy gates for whatever reason did not drop and remained Open , The EMPEROR ordered the army to focus all attention on the gate as it seemed the Emperor would achieve the Impossible. But the Sky darkened as Clouds Gathered , Thunder being heard miles away. The Emperor and his army thought nothing of it. The Elves sneakered as their morale improved , The Emperor could tell something was going on. As the Imperial troops engaged and fought in the gates an soldier finally entered the Great fort of Lusiya , which never saw Human contact for 500 years , the Emperor had Promised 500 coin pieces to the first to enter the gates. The Soldier screamed of Joy but his screams quickly turned to Panic. The High King of the Elves , **Millenius Saqa** entered the Battlefield and Pierced the Human with his Sword. The Elves rallied and with the Humans significantly Demoralized and the Elves extremely moralized , The Emperor Surrendered to Millenius Saqa

As he Did so 2,500 flying Grossers entered the Battle Field , Without any way of fighting back the Fortress of 100 Cannons , 40 Meter Thick Walls , 500 Mortars and 850 Infantry Charging stations , The Fortress fell one defensive tower at a time as the Elves could only helplessly stare in disbeleif. The Elves did not have any Aerial Defensive fortifications and their Archers were destroyed in the Battle. Millenius saqa recognized his dire strait and signed a Truce effective immediately with the Emperor , Granting him the Region of Lorkthia.

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## Consequences of the War

"you have won the battle , You have won the war , But never remember , I will be here when you are gone sugoya" - Millenius Saqa

Following the Battle the Emperor and Saqa signed the Accords of Lusiya which granted the entire Region of Lorkthia to the Urugnian Empire.

## Songs and Effects in culture.

### Date

380-383 FYE

Song Lyric:

The Emperor had Convoked

All his Knights and Barons

The Emperor had asked

"Who will follow me wherever I go?"

The Ardent prepared themselves

The Prudent ones Have guessed

Where it is the Emperor wants to lead them to

Thus spoke the Duke of Baume

"I will fight for the empire!"

The King said to him: That is not enough

"We will fight for Mankind"