Azlerian War

The **Azlerian War** was a war waged by the Empire of Narda against the Republic of Soulaan for control over the Azlerian islands. The war had significant ramification on the balance of power within Keranos, and led to the Empire's rise within international politics

## Background

### Soulaani Occupation of Azleria

The Kingdom of Azleria was once an independent, thriving nation. However, the then-Soulaan Empire declared a state of war against Azleria on grounds of apparent aggression, banditry, and religious crusade. The Soulaan Empire was threatening to invade Azleria with an overwhelming force. Prior to that, most of the citizens fled from their homeland to hopefully escape the bloodshed. A crippled leadership forced Azleria to sign a peace treaty with Soulaan, however, no fighting has ever occurred. Azleria remained under Soulaan's influence with a certain degree of autonomy as a province of the empire.

### Nardan Dispute and International Court Case

The roots of the war is believed to have started when the Empire of Narda disputed Soulaan's claim to Azlerian territories. Due to this, tensions between the two powers grew rapidly. This is further escalated by Narda founding a town right on Azleria's main island, which enraged Soulaan's Shakur OceqnMan. Hoping to solve the issue diplomatically and peacefully, OceqnMan brought Narda to international court within the now-defunct Golden League of Nations. The court case was never heard, since Narda declared war on the Soulaan Empire on December 3rd, 2022 and the Golden League of Nations was dissolved.

## Battle of Azleria

In response to Nardan declaration of war, Soulaan garrisoned several divisions in the Azleria province. Their numbers were supported by Yukrovian expeditionaries.

On (date to be added) the main Nardan company landed in the Azleria and made their way to the centre of the province to cut off Soulaani resistance. At the same time, a Nardan task force prepared to invade through the Azler nether portal and encircle the Soulaani regiment while they were caught off-guard.

When the main army finally arrived and prepared to siege the province, they engaged in a few small skirmishes with the Soulaani-Yukrovian forces, and repelled them. The task force initiated their plan, though they faced no battles and instead merged with the main company.

Despite the reinforcement of the Nardan army, the assault was delayed due to complications with Beacon siege weaponry - the troops struggled to operate them. The Soulaani, capitalising on this, led a direct assault in hopes of destroying the Beacons and forcing a retreat. While they came close and put heavy pressure on the Nardans via misdirection and attacking from multiple locations, they ultimately couldn’t push through the defenders, and were forced to regroup in the city barracks.

This occurred several more times, though eventually the Nardans had captured enough territory with the Beacons and split the Soulaani forces. After this, The division picked off the routed Soulaani companies who could not properly regroup and encircled most who tried to. The remaining Soulaani army retreated, leaving the Azleria Province effectively under Nardan control.

## Azler Counteroffensive

After the Battle of Azleria, most of the Nardan army rested, believing the war was effectively won. However, during the night the Soulaani forces regrouped and launched a counterattack into Azler, reconquering enough territory with Beacon siege weaponry that Shakur Ocean launched a direct attack into Khanae

### Battle of North Khanae

Alerted by the invasion, most soldiers were awakened and imperial guards mobilised to defend the capital of Narda. The guard, led by Osmeus II, met the Soulaani around the north of the island, and successfully repelled the invaders. Several Soulaani were killed, including the Yukrovian expeditionary, which forced the Shakur and his forces back to Soulaan. As a result of his wounds, Ocean was incapacitated for 7 days and Soulaan sued for peace.

## Aftermath

Politically and militarily, the war was a decisive Nardan success. Soulaan's military reputation was weakened while Narda solidified themselves as a major player in international politics.

Azleria itself was annexed into Narda, becoming an important part of the nation's history and culture.

1. ↑ Imperium Aurem

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2. ↑ 2 Siege Beacons were accidentally destroyed by DarkLordPingu and BorisJakom respectively.
3. ↑ Players Initialist and Fernofrommars