The Desert Liberation Front

The Desert Liberation Front, colloquially known as the DLF, was a player run organization originating from Ar-Selukk. Formed in response to the growing Alor-Selukkite conflict, it served as the primary defense coalition of tribes before, during, and after the Alor-Selukkite war. After a considerable military success, the DLF formally disbanded with provisions to reform in future times of crisis.

## Formation

Shortly before the war erupted, the non-hostile town of Yrej Monastery had been suffering from repeated military raids on behalf of a number of Alor towns. Heavily besieged, Yrej Monastery's mayor Vermethas approached his fellow Selukkite leaders to ask for assistance and an emergency response.

Believing the attacks to be in retaliation to the historic aggression of Tir-Zyhul towards Aloreh, the DLF was quickly formed. Consisting of delegates from the city-states of Sal-Ba'ari, Yrej, a'Ravhar, Qhul-Rahav, and later Gala, the Desert Liberation Front agreed to form a military council for the purpose of national protection.

## Events during the Alor-Selukkite War

Shortly after formation, the DLF penned and sent a letter to the government of Aloreh, demanding an immediate end to hostility from the Alor towns. They also demanded 50 thousand yora in reparation, to be split evenly between the city-states of the Front. Further communication lead to a stalemate, and a meeting was arranged to be held between leaders at Cyridon Spires.

In the meantime, an inaugural ball had been held in Aloreh, attended by nobles from around A'therys. At this ball, a Selukkite national was accused of murder and arrested. Later discovered to have been committed by the Assassin's Guild, the murder became a cause célèbre in Ar-Selukk. The political ramifications of this incident were agreed to be discussed at the upcoming summit.

At this time, Ithero announced a military alliance with Aloreh, stating their intention to protect Alor interests.

#### The Cyridon Summit

The Cyridon Summit was a political gathering that occured between the DLF and the representatives of the Alor Government. Initially approached by both sides as a potential for peace, hostility quickly engulfed the participants. Demanding the release of their national, the Selukkite delegation stormed out after a heated exchange between the two parties.

At a later meeting amongst DLF officials, the decision was made to formally declare war upon Aloreh. Immediately after this decision was made, the DLF was contacted by representatives of Stoneharbor LLC, who offered a number of alliances that would eventually prove invaluable. In exchange, Stoneharbor would receive the right to operate business in Aloreh under DLF occupation, should the war result in a formal Selukkite regency over Aloreh.

Through Stoneharbor, two alliances were formed with the nations of Vrovona and the Daggerlands, with informal aid arriving from Roreg Logh.

## Post-war activities

After the war, the DLF declared their mission fulfilled and considered their involvement in the war as a success. The Desert Liberation Front unanimously agreed to uphold the principles of Ar-Selukk and disband, returning formal sovereignty to its constituent city-states. However, they agreed to leave the framework intact, and potentially monitor situations together in case the military council needed to be formed again.