Ahalian Internal Crisis

The Ahalian Internal Crisis was a short-lived civil war among influential players of the Duchy of Ahalia mainly between Duke Sam Keriocs and Fousas Zevedeos, the former King of Ahalia and son of the founder Theo Zevedeos.

## Background

The Eldham Alliance declared war on the Vulperium which worried a couple of Vulperium duchies and citizens. The worrisome was rippled into the internal courts of Ahalia where demands, contingency plans, and discussions occurred on what the fate of Ahalia would be. Sam Keriocs led the pro-Vulperium camp which entails sticking to the Vulperium to the end, with risks of being subjugated by Atlechia. Fousas Zevedeos had another plan carved with his connections which included superpowers in Eldham and Rathnir. Wambold had another plan to combine Ahalia and a neighboring nation into an Archonate in the South of Eldham. Mega Keriocs, the brother of Sam Keriocs, felt that there needs to be a regime change within Ahalia to give Fousas the Duke role while Sam becomes the Count of Ahalia.

## Threats and pressure

On the 11th and 12th of August, Fousas sent an ultimatum to Sam Keriocs which entails that Sam must hand over the Duke role to Fousas, else a revolt will happen. Fousas had links to two supporters; Mega Keriocs, the former Duke of Ahalia, and Wambold, another former leader of Ahalia. Mega has sent direct threats to Sam Keriocs such as marching an army, splitting his domains of Keylon and Rochdale into a separate state, and threatening to leak Vulperium secrets to warring nations. The amount of threats placed coupled with some ambitious moves within Ahalia’s court to gain power allowed Sam to take the decisive action

## Exile and turmoil

On 13th of August, Duke Sam Keriocs ordered the immediate exile and removal of three Ahalian citizens; Fousas Zevedeos, Mega Keriocs, and Wambold. They were also exiled from the Vulperium and listed as traitors of Ahalia. This triggered the start of the Ahalian Internal Crisis. Duke Sam Keriocs messaged the Vulperium leadership for their aid while Mega Keriocs formed a small militia in preparation for any civil war or retaliation by Sam Keriocs. Fousas, Wambold, Mega, alongside Darius with the potential involvement of KingTheodin of Vladigrad formed the claim “Ahalian Liberation Front”. What were fragmented efforts in a rebellion the exile effectively allowed the warring forces to combine into one. Fousas was preparing for the breakaway of Jepola, Rochdale, Agoge, Keylon, East of Dinas (also known as Kirkelev) into a separate nation bearing the name the Imperial State of Ahalia.

## Reconciliation

Tensions heated up as Fousas and Darius both with full armor attempted the murder of Evarn Keriocs, the Mayor of Gydinia and the person who tried to snatch the Count role. Meanwhile within the courts of Ahalia a breeze of worrisome slapped the faces of the Nikatoi. Mega Keriocs and Sam Keriocs met in Dinas to discuss the urgent need to reconcile Ahalia under a banner. The first attempt was the Ahalian Reconciliation Group which included: Sam Keriocs, Tes Keriocs, Lex Keriocs, Evarn Keriocs, San Keriocs, Mega Keriocs, Oberon, Wambold, Darius, and Fousas Zevedeos. The group’s main objective was to resolve the conflict. Amidst hours of constant back and forth the group did not reach a final verdict.

Mega stressed to Sam and Fousas the need to act quickly else the turmoil will erupt into a full blown civil war. Fousas was drafting the e-nat while Mega was preparing an army of 10 men strong. However, things began to clear up as Mega Keriocs initiated conversation around the Jepola Accords.

### The Jepola accords

Discussions for an accords quickly meant that only key land claim holder figures should be involved. Which meant that Wambold and Darius weren’t involved. Sam, Fousas, and Mega all began to draft what sort of sacrifices they are willing to make in the name of peace and prosperity. The main points of agreement were laid while several matters of disagreement were placed on hold for future debates. The accords main document was meant to be kept confidential and for the Nikatoi to only see it

After a fueled discussion of 90 minutes on the terms the following agreements were made to end the biggest internal crisis of Ahalia and the shortest (less than 48 hours):

1. Fousas and Mega to be given Nikatoi
2. Duke Sam Keriocs to promise for more democratic voting processes on both positions and decisions
3. The question of whether Ahalia remains in the Vulperium have been resolved
4. All three promise to work together to support Ahalian interests

Other promises and gurantees have been made privately.

### Aftermath

To date no further updates have been made except a celebration of the **Accords** will take place at the **Jepola Palace**