The Númenórean Umbar War

**The Numenorean Umbar War (**also known as the War of Reconquest)began shortly after the declaration of Númenor. The war was officially declared by Númenor on August 27th 2015 and initially ended with a victory for Númenor, but the war would once again start up and resulted in most of their territorial gains being reversed.

## War Rules

Faction armor and weapons only.

Enchants allowed.

Mod potions only. (Athelas, Orc Draught etc)

5 Units per player. Large units (Trolls and Huorns) count as 5. Wargs as 2.

## Background

Immediately following the coronation of Atanvarno on July 26th 2015 the Union of Númenor was founded by Arnor and Gondor. The goal of this union was to rebuild the ancient kingdom and to unite the Dúnedain of the north and south. The Council Of Númenor first peacefully annexed the shire, before setting their sights on Umbar, which was a province of the Astrasi Empire ruled by Kvesir. Following a failed attempt to peacefully take control of the country war was declared on August 27th 2015.

The Union of Númenor was supported by their close ally of Rohan, but no other good factions wished to take part in the invasion. Umbar, meanwhile, was supported by the Dark Council, constituting all evil factions.

## Conflict Parties

#### **The Union of Numenor**

Leaders: Atanvarno**,** 5th King Of Gondor/Skelesam, 2nd Chieftan of Arnor/Thain\_Vibiras, 1st Thain of the Shire

Allies: Rohan

#### **Umbar** (As part of the Astrasi Empire)

Leaders: Kvesir, Viper of Umbar/shamiir, second Astrasi Empress

Allies: Dark Council

## First Phase

It was decided that the victor of the war would be decided by the winner of a majority of 4 battles. The Empire would defend twice and the Union would as well.

### Siege of Poros

Date: 5th September 2015

Not enough Evil players turned up for this siege. Therefore the result was an automatic forfeit and a win for Númenor.

### Siege of Isengard

Date: 12th September 2015

Once again not enough Evil players showed up for this siege, and the battle was once again forfeited. Following this, Isengard withdrew from the war.

### Result

After Isengard left the war Kvesir surrendered to Númenor. Negotiations were held and in the Treaty of Umbar he was given co-rule of Umbar with Thain\_Vibiras (now known as Viceroy\_Vibiras) on September 19th 2015.

## Second Phase

Despite the treaty between Kvesir and Númenor, Kvesir was increasingly sidelined by the alliance. On November 17th 2015 Kvesir cited failures to uphold the treaty on Númenor's part and rebelled against their rule with the support of the Dark Council. Virtually all of Umbar quickly declared for Kvesir, and Vibiras was forced to retreat to his coastal stronghold where he was strengthened by Gondorian soldiers. Vibiras's position grew worse when Arnor withdrew from the Union in the spring of 2016.

### Siege of the Viceroy's fort

After many months, Kvesir at last decided to march on Vibiras's Haven of Umbar on July 9th 2016. Vibiras and his forces were ultimately able to defeat the Umbarim assailants, but they lacked the manpower to continue and reconquer the country. A video of the battle can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8w2w8gijdt3r6nu/2016-07-09-1620-46.flv?dl=0

#### Numenorian Combatants:

* Viceroy\_Vibiras (Numenorean Umbar)
* Liodir, Killed (Gondor)
* DebtFreeLyfe (Gondor)
* Tarandirion (Gondor)
* Tar\_Fuinur (Gondor)
* tarixxiv (Gondor)
* LordCelebrimbor, Killed (Gondor)
* JerrekCarnelian, Killed (Gondor)
* Phoenixstar117, Killed (Gondor)
* mewarmy, Killed (Rohan)
* Icefrone (Rohan)
* Henry3748 (Rohan)
* mr\_tinty (Rohan)
* JJofJ, Killed (Rangers)
* dextrosityoflight (Dorwinion)
* DiamondUlfberhtm, Killed
* Adanrandir, Killed

#### Umbarim Combatants:

* Dolgukhor, Killed (Umbar)
* OBSIDIAN\_FOX (Near Harad)
* Mattce\_007, Killed (Near Harad)
* Tabarnakkk, Killed (Near Harad)
* Roccorendil, Killed (Near Harad)
* cow232, Killed (Moredain)
* Algarion\_II, Killed (Moredain)
* Sebrom, Killed (Gladden)
* Miner49er876, Killed (Gladden)
* Illuvatars\_Bane, Killed (Gundabad)
* jonnymoomoomoo, Killed (Gundabad
* Ar\_Korthon, Killed (Gundabad)
* FlimmFlamm, Killed (Isengard)
* Zirakzigil, Killed (Mordor)
* Mr\_Manveru (Northern Taurethrim)
* BDduece (Khand)

## Aftermath

The war in the end resulted in few territorial changes. The Umbar faction to this day continues to hold the vast majority of the country, although the Gondorians continue to maintain a fort along the coast.