Hundred Year War

### Result

Reorganization of the Holy Empire of Sovereign into the People's Democratic Republic of Sovereign

### Battles

Battle of the Potomac Battle of Alexis The Abylon Coup

***The Hundred Year War*** was a gruesome and long conflict that lasted from 1000 to 11005 AP. Organized by Abylon Karim, a former statesman of the Sovereign Empire, the conflict would last a daring and tiring 105 years before the eventual signing of the Convergence Accords and re-organisation of the Sovereign Empire into the Sovereign Republic.

## History

### Prelude

In the early 10th century AP, the Sovereign Empire experienced a period of rapid expansion and economic prosperity. However, this growth also brought with it deep-seated social inequalities and a widening gap between the ruling elite and the common people. As the nobility thrived, the plight of the working class worsened, leading to simmering discontent among the masses. In 987 AP, a prominent politician named Abylon Karim emerged as a charismatic voice for the disenfranchised. He advocated for social reforms, economic equality, and increased political representation for the common people. However, the conservative aristocracy saw him as a threat to their privileged position and used their influence to prevent him from running for the position of Leader of the Imperial Council. The ruling Emperor at the time, Illie, yielded to the pressure from the aristocracy and signed a decree that restricted Karim's candidacy. This blatant interference in the democratic process sparked outrage among the masses, who viewed it as an attack on their rights and freedoms. Ilie was a quite democratic ruler, contrary to Empress Varyn who wanted Karim dead. Unfortunately though, in 996 AP, Ilie would be asassinated by a liberal militia. His son, the hardliner and courageous Israli would assume the role of Emperor. He had a far more violent approach to dealing with Karim.

Karim, undeterred by the decree, took to the streets and began organizing peaceful rallies and protests to demand his right to run for office. The protests quickly gained momentum as more and more citizens joined the movement, voicing their frustrations with the oppressive rule of the nobility and the lack of representation in the government. The situation escalated when Emperor Israli, feeling his authority challenged, issued a warning to Karim to cease his activism or face severe consequences. However, Karim refused to back down and continued his crusade for justice and equality. In 999 AP, the tension finally reached a breaking point. A massive protest outside the Council Estate turned into the first-ever riot witnessed in the Sovereign Empire. The clashes between the protesters and loyalist forces were fierce, and the Empire was plunged into chaos. Israli decided upon decisive action, he wanted Karim and his entire family dead as revenge for standing against the Prodigy and the Empire. He reportedly slapped a liberal official so hard he was forced into immediate medical attention. The next month saw the death of Karim and his entire family.

The riot marked the beginning of the Hundred Year War, a long and gruesome conflict that would reshape the history of the Sovereign Empire. The rebellion led by Abylon Karim and the subsequent rise of the Free Legion, under the leadership of Selena Alderose, would challenge the established order and fight for a more just and equitable society.

### First Battle of the War

The first significant military engagement of the Hundred Year War took place in the year 995 AP, just a year after the riot that marked the war's beginning. The Free Legion, inspired by Karim's vision and led by Selena Alderose, clashed with the loyalist forces under the command of General Rook Cast. The battle was fought near the outskirts of the capital city, where the rebel forces attempted to gain control of a strategic bridge that connected two crucial regions of the empire. The loyalist forces, under General Israli's orders, were determined to prevent the rebels from gaining any foothold in the area. Selena Alderose, a brilliant tactician, realized the importance of securing the bridge to facilitate the movement of her forces and establish a strategic advantage over the loyalists. The rebel army, though outnumbered, was filled with fervor and determination to challenge the oppressive rule of the Empire. As the battle commenced, General Cast exhibited his valor and strength, leading the loyalist forces into a disciplined and relentless attack against the Free Legion. His tactical brilliance allowed him to quickly adapt to the rebel's maneuvers and thwart their advances.

However, Selena's guerrilla warfare experience and her understanding of the local terrain gave the Free Legion an edge. She ordered her forces to engage in hit-and-run tactics, disrupting the loyalist formations and causing confusion among their ranks. The battle was intense and prolonged, with both sides sustaining heavy casualties. Israli's unwavering loyalty to the Empire and his fearlessness in the face of danger inspired his troops, while Selena's charisma and leadership galvanized her followers. Ultimately, the first battle ended in a stalemate, with neither side gaining a decisive victory. The bridge remained contested, but the Free Legion's display of courage and resilience sent a powerful message to the Empire. The war was far from over, and the rebellion, now ignited with passion and purpose, was determined to challenge the Imperial rule and fight for a new era of freedom and justice.