Libero Empire/History

As chronicled by Royal Marshal Sejieda Vita.

Year One

The Libero Empire was founded by the secession of the Duchy of Springdale, led by Duke Sammael Haine, on September 28, 2009. The events of year one technically run through December 21, 2009 but the conclusion of the War of Allison is included for logical reasons.

Early Days

Our early days consisted of dealing with regional maintenance due to confusion by bureaucrats(ooc: a bug) followed by the appointment of Sejieda Vita for general(Field Marshal), Rohk Darksun as judge, and Marco Goodman as banker. Elections soon followed and all were re-elected. Sejieda won near unanimously with no one running against him; Rohk Darksun and Marco Goodman won handily with Orris Morton challenging Rohk and Pirtamri Scarfist challenging Marco.

Soon King Sammael Haine stepped down to allow an election. Alanya Costella, Sammael Haine, and Orris Morton ran for ruler and Alanya Costella won and was declared Queen.

Morek War

After negotiations with Nifelhold, Grandmaster Claudius insulted Queen Alanya. As a result, Libero Empire marched to Mt. Black Nastrond to take it over. Baron Kurecalle changed allegiance to Raivan Empire, whom was supposed to return the region. The military then moved to Nifelhold and attempted two friendly takeovers which both failed. It was then ignored, but we remained at war.

War of Allison

Pre-lude

It was then, after quite some time of diplomatic maneuvers, that the Twin Empires of Raivan Empire and Libero Empire joined their ally, Aquilegia, against Xinhai in war. The Triumvirate Alliance was to act to protect themselves from Xinhai and Allison Kabrinski's aggression.

Libero Empire had witnessed Allison's methods while both they and Xinhai were part of Morek and did not wish to become a victim. Raivan Empire had experienced her undermining in the days of Morek as well. Aquilegia had been the victim of Allison in the war before the Triumvirate Alliance moved to defend them. As a result of Allison's involvement with Astrum and a defensive deal in exchange for food, Astrum eventually joined the war to defend Xinhai.

Beginning

In a joint strike, Libero Empire occupied Bohai and the Raivan Empire occupied Nimh, both beginning friendly takeovers. Libero Empire eventually faced a battle with Xinhai, which it lost due to poor organization. Xinhai then moved to deal with Nimh and Croton of the Raivan Empire; Liberate and Raivan militaries moved to fight the Xinhaian military in Croton, but lost due to Xinhai pulling in extra forces from surrounding regions.

Soon, Astrum interfered with the war to help Xinhai attack the Raivan Empire, resulting in the Battle of Aegir's Deep. The Raivan Empire may have lost, but they cost Astrum and Xinhai serious casualties.

Assisting the Raivan Empire

Libero Empire rushed to the Raivan Empire's aid, but War Leader Konstantinos Atreides went from desiring hurried aid to wanting a full refit first. As Libero Empire had responded to the War Leader's call for quick aid, they had not refit properly. The War Leader called off the attack and Libero Empire moved to refit. As a result, Aegir's Deep fell and Astrum moved to loot Nidhogg's Mark. It was after these blunders by the Raivan general that Sejieda began to take a more commanding presence amongst the generals, instead of a collaborating one.

Libero Empire returned to Aegir's Deep and helped them take it over, but the quality of the region had been diminished by Xinhai. Nidhogg's Mark was in poor condition due to Astrum's looting. Time was given for them to repair the regions, but a friendly takeover was soon started in Stratford. Asking for assistance they had always given, the Libero Empire was promised their support. Soon, half the forces promised were held back to improve Nidhogg's Mark. After the region revolted, all forces were withdrawn, leaving Libero Empire alone because of what was ultimately the War Leader's poor call in not attacking Aegir's Deep. As a result, Royal Marshal Sejieda Vita started an informal, non-binding referendum on changing the war strategy to gauge the opinion of the realm(which resulted in a split vote).

Conclusion

This was when Libero Empire lost its confidence in its allies, as neither had worked together as was the agreement before Allison's War. As a result, the Stratford Treaty of December 22nd was signed. In the end, Lord Polemarch Bustoarsenzio Peristalticos and Royal Marshal Sejieda Vita concluded that each had fought honorably while Queen Alanya Costella and Archon Anabellium West agreed it was a brilliant peace deal. Meanwhile, the worshipful population of Stratford twice averted the takeover by Xinhai. Gitaro Kobayashi protested the Queen, but it was welcomed as evidence of the openness of Libero Empire. A few other disagreed, but no other protests were lodged. Olin Kempe stepped down as Vice-marshal at the conclusion of the war.