Dwilight/Astrumese Succession War
The fall of Astrum saw its political successor Wicrose and geographical successor Westgard vie for dominance over Libidizedd. Tensions escalated when a Wiccan infiltrator, Eiric Wilde launched a series of devastating sabotage attacks.
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Background
The origin of the conflict can be traced back to claims on Libidizedd.
Revolt of Libidizedd (2022-10-29)
During the Tol Goldoran Migration, Astrum lost control of Libidizedd Isle. Although the island was eventually returned, Astrum did not return the capital to the city, causing the citizens to grow angry and declare independence.
Astrumese Migration (2022-12-09)
As the noble lines in both Westgard and Astrum were growing thin, High King Gheric reached out to Astrum, offering them land in exchange for their loyalty. Astrumese still remembered how they once held these lands and the proposition was well received, after which many decided to cross the strait to the west. The only ones remaining behind were Elsyrian Rotizoi and Consul Gambit.
Wicrose Rebellion (2022-12-13 to 2022-12-22)
In order to preserve the realm two young men, Valentine Solicix and Eiric Wilde, lead a rebellion against Consul Gambit Aurelius. After 10 days both parties come to an agreement: the leaders of the rebellion are allowed a seat in the government.
Establishment of Wicrose (2023-01-28)
Valentine has enacted many reforms, including declaring himself Rose King. The reforms eventually lead to such a different realm that a change in the name is felt proper.
Westgard takes Libidizedd (2023-02-05)
With Astrum gone and Libidizedd Isle abandoned and overrun by monsters, Westgard decides to annex the city. The former Astrumese Vincenzo Falconi is assigned as Governor of the city.
Rose King Elias Calder (2023-03-09)
Elias Calder deposes Valentine and sends a letter to the Westgardian High King Gheric Arylon in which he claims Libidizedd, considering himself the successor of Libidizedd. Gheric replies that the claim was lost when the Rose King changed the name to Wicrose and also because the people of Libidizedd Isle were abandoned by the people of the Mimer Peninsula.
Escalation
The escalation of the conflict came with the destructive actions of Eiric Wilde. He had played an important role in the founding of Wicrose and then disappeared to the shadows. It wasin these shadows that he would play a decisive role.
The departure of Eiric (2023-03-31)
Eiric is rumored to have left the Mimer Peninsula to perform acts of sabotage in Avenor, the ally of Westgard.
Reprisals of Avenor (2023-04-09)
Avenor sends infiltrators and raiders to Wicrose as a reprisal for the attacks of Eiric.
Attack on Westgard (2023-04-14)
Havng succesfully poked Avenor, Eiric continued to Westgard.
Declaration of War (2023-04-24)
Eiric continues his work of destruction, so High King Gheric of Westgard declares war.
