The War Of Holy Expansion

The War Of Holy Expansion as it had become known in the cities of The Holy Empire of Om began in the winter months of the year 720. The conflict took place mainly on the north-western lands of Egoa between The Holy Empire Of Om and The Königsreich Kingdom.

### Location

The majority of battles took place on the lands along the Prismal Channel and its tributaries, however some violence broke out south of Needlshade. The two towns of Galemouth and Greenwallow would see sieges. As Kingston did not own any coastal settlements, all conflict was landbased.

### History

#### Causes

The Church Of Om has an ideology of religious superiority, they believe at a fundamental level that the word of Om should be spread and that all settlements and people would be best served under the banners of The Holy Empire, governed from Pentar.

King Osmont Mariette having recently reclaimed the throne in Kingston had long held the belief that restoring the former glory of Königsreich Kingdom was of utmost importance. The former lands under the yellow and black banners included the coastal town of Galemouth and even stretched as far south as Hoogewarden.

After a century of disjointed control over its lands Kingston had begun to recentralise control. Diplomatic relations were soured with the return of the Mariette royal family, The King had claimed that Galemouth belonged to Königsreich, however the Holy Empire had welcomed the port town into its arms decades ago.

It is argued that each side is responsible for the start of violence, The Holy Empire and it's religious expansion east, and Kingstons attempt to capture Galemouth.

### Combatants

#### Holy Empire Of Om

Under the command of Grand Imperial Marshal Correa could muster around 30,000 soldiers for the fields of battle. These were split into two armies, the Northern Army which under Imperial Commander Hertzberg would primarily defend Galemouth and the Eastern Army under Imperial Commander Veram that would go on the offensive near Greenwallow. A further Southern Army was mustered during the summer in an attempt to move south then east.

#### Königsreich Kingdom

The King's army could muster 15,000 armed people, they bolstered this number with several thousand mercenaries. These armies were commanded by the King himself who would lead the cunning yet disastrous assault on Galemouth and Duke Balhuino who would defend Greenwallow then persue the invaders west.

#### Third Party Participants

As an attempt to pass the obstacle of The Orcbelch Stream The Eastern Army of Om moved south, where they were blocked along the Somberflow river which was fiercly defended by the forces of the free city of Somberhall who had considered this an illegal tresspassing on its lands.

Republic Of Threetowns signed a treaty with Kingston in early 721, they blocked any expansion south by the forces of Pentar in their attempt to claim Phandalin. It was not a major battle but it was enough to send a message to Pentar, expansion south would have a high cost.

#### Battle Begins

Galemouth controlled the mouth of The Prismal Channel, in the Autumn of 720 orders arrived from Pentar to block passage of any ships travelling from Greenwallow. This action would cut all naval trade for Königsreich Kingdom. As Winter arrived the burdon this presented became too much for the economy of Kingston to handle, the King declared this an act of aggression and ordered the capture of Galemouth.

The spies of Om reported the movement of Kingston's army away from the city west through the Barver Quagmire. Seeing an opportunity the commanders of Om's armies moved east.

A disasterous siege of Galemouth and a heroic defence of Greenwallow would happen almost simultaneously.

### Major Battles

* Siege of Galemouth
* Defence of Greenwallow
* Battle of Somberflow
* Battle of Elasargate Crick
* Battle of Orcbelch Stream

#### Pause in Hostilities

Fighting would pause with the arrival of winter in the year 721, The Battle Of Orcbelch Stream would be the last combat for the cold months.