Toren (SEI)/Toren Rebellion

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Toren Civil War
Rebels.jpg
Loyalist forces attacking the rebels
Date
April 2007
Location
Toren Stronghold
Duration
6 days
Result
Loyalist Victory
Implications
Lead to redeployment and loss of regions, weakened standing on the island
Combatants
Toren Loyalists Toren Rebels
Leaders
Fisc Arylon Hiddukel Kiri-Jolith
Strength
36 Troop Leaders 5 Troop Leaders
Allies
None Taselak - Support and coordinated attacks
Casualties
74 Men 157 Men


The Toren Rebellion or Toren Civil War was a conflict that took place on the South-East Island, in the realm of Toren in April of 2007. The seeds of rebellion had been brewing since the death of Toren's previous Pontifex, Phear, and culminated with the outbreak of hostilities in Toren Stronghold. Despite the Separatists' coordination with Taselak prior to initiating the rebellion, the Loyalist forces (led by Fisc Arylon) were able to organize themselves quickly and managed to successfully defeat the Separatists in a single day. Nevertheless, the rebellion ended at great cost to the entire realm.

Background

On March 16th, 2007, the ruler of Toren, the heroic Pontifex Phear Fantom, was killed in the battle of Lesthem. The battle was a victory for Toren, but his death left a void of leadership that the people of Toren will likely never see replaced. The Toren forces were led by Averyll Arete, Marshal of the Army of Tor, Fiduciary of Toren, Countess of Jerelin, and in one of the more historically divided elections the South East Island has ever seen, Averyll was narrowly elected as the new Pontifex. The questionable nature of her election (she only won by 3 votes, and her opposition, Cyperus, was wounded during the same battle) combined with a very vocal opposition to her ascension (including slander from her own Advisory Council and a failed referendum calling for a re-election) began the underpinnings of the rebel movement.

Sowing Dissent

Shortly after being elected as Pontifex, Averyll began to resign from her other positions in the realm, given command of Jerelin to Jonathan, and not running for re-election as the Fiduciary. Meanwhile, Hiddukel lost his title as the Count of Dakan, and Averyll gave the region to Fisc Arylon. Fisc was also elected as the new Fiduciary by a tremendous margin.

In response to a TO attempt with heavy looting in Neralle by Taselak, Fisc called for an early tax with the stated purpose of allowing the nobles in Toren to refit quickly and return to the front lines. This caused a noble within Toren, Nobdy, to aggressively question the leadership, and demand repayment of the tax on his excess cash on hand. Nobdy's public outcry spread, with the subject of public debate quickly turning from the tax to the general dissatisfaction with the leadership of Toren, especially of Pontifex Averyll.

The debate degenerated into emotional and powerful cries for change. The discussion became even more heated when Gheros, Haruspex Maximus of Toren issued rather draconian fines against Nobdy (for calling Averyll a "wretched whore") and Hireshmont (for referring to himself as a king). Due to the size of the fines, and the general disagreement that Hireshmont deserved being fined at all, a massive public outcry immediately ensued. An underground movement, led by Hiddukel (the former count of Daken) began to swell in Toren, and quickly made plans to rebel.

At some point, Averyll published a declaration reminding nobles of way in which Toren would be ruled and the unimportance of parties and referendums.

When it comes to foreign policy (e.g. diplomatic relations, long-term goals, etc), there is only one vote that counts, and that is of the Pontifex. When it comes to military affairs (e.g. unit settings, short-term strategy, etc.), there is only one vote that counts, and that is of the Paladin Primus (assisted by the marshals per army). When it comes to legal affairs (both legislation and enforcement), there is only one vote that counts and that is of the Haruspex Maximus. And when it comes to domestic policy (e.g. region maintainence, taxes, etc.), there is only one vote that counts, and that is of the Fiduciary (assisted by the lords per region).

Open Rebellion

On April 14th, the underground movement that had been systematically planning their revolt finally acted. Hiddukel had been coordinating the rebellion with the Taselak leadership, timing it in accordance with their Neralle TO. He had originally planned on calling the rebellion himself, but in the necessary moment of execution, he was unable to do so. Zellion stepped up and while standing near the seat of government in Toren Stronghold, gave an impassioned speech, attempting to rally as many nobles as possible to the cause of the rebellion.

Loyalist Response

Fisc Arylon, Fiduciary of Toren had inserted himself into the underground movement, using the pseudonym The Emerald Knight for nearly a month before the rebellion began. As such, he had been kept abreast of the activities of the rebels for some time, and was well aware of their intentions to call a rebellion when they did. He had warned the Advisory Council, and was standing by with several nobles just outside of Toren Stronghold, ready to respond when the rebellion was called.

After Zellion's speach, a few nobles openly declared themselves rebels while others declared loyal to the realm. Averyll was unavailable to rally the Loyalists at the time, and so Fisc, deeply familiar with the rebellions plans, took up the mantle of leading the Loyalists against the rebels. Gaius Julius was the first and most vocally supportive Marshall of the Loyalists, and Fisc instructed him to make preparations for the upcoming military campaign in Toren Stronghold to put down the rebellion.

Orders soon went out to all loyal nobles of Toren instructing them to return to Toren Stronghold to destroy the rebellion. Flocks of nobles, even those who were not pleased with the government, declared themselves loyalists and responded to the orders, moving to Toren Stronghold.

The rebels found themselves vastly outnumbered, and in only one day, their military effectiveness was cut off, effectively ending the threat they posed to the government.

Rebellion Ends

Though Zellion called the rebellion, Hiddukel was the driving force behind the rebellion. After it became clear that the rebellion had failed, Hiddukel offered himself to the Loyalist forces, calling for his own sacrifice as penance for the rebellion.

Fisc rejected Hiddukel's original offer, instead demanding that Hiddukel be executed for his crimes, that all rebels be exiled from South East Island, and that a direct contact be established between the Toren nobles and their government be appointed. Though Hiddukel agreed to these terms, Averyll gave a public call for healing, and asked that Hiddukel be exiled, not executed. Fisc agreed to these terms, as did Hiddukel.

Fisc and Hiddukel then jointly ordered the rebels to disband their units, ending the rebellion.

Aftermath

The instability of Toren as of late, coupled with the referendums regarding the treaty with Ikalak, and the rebellion itself have severely damaged Toren's standing on South East Island. After the rebellion was put down, doubt was placed in the minds of many nobles of Ikalak, causing many of them to call for the amendment of the treaty with Toren, or its outright abandonment.

At the same time, while the Loyalist forces were forced to move to Toren Stronghold to deal with the rebellion, Taselak was able to move in and conquer two of Toren's regions, causing a significant setback in the war effort in Toren.

It is now clear that the rebellion has had a long term negative legacy rather than serving to strengthen the realm, as more rebellions followed.

Toren recovered from the rebellion, by allowing Ikalak to take over regions slated for Toren control in the treaty. Taselak suffered mightily in the onslaught, falling back toward it's capital in the face of the combined assault. However, in mid-June with Toren and Ikalakian troops bearing down on Taselak City, Maximus Recena, Prime Minister of Ikalak renounced the treaty.

Averyll was overthrown by Lady Gheros in another rebellion in July. The fourth Toren rebellion was announced in September, attempting to reinstate the Theocracy, it also failed. A fifth rebellion in November failed, but brought about a referendum on whom should rule the realm. It is difficult to say if that accomplished anything as nearly half (22/55) of Toren nobles failed to express any opinion at all, while less than a quarter (13/55) agreed on Fisc Arylon as the new ruler. It is unknown whether Fisc will become the new ruler or not.

Noble Loyalty

Loyalist Forces
Rebel Forces
Neutral to the Rebellion
  • Averyll Arete, Pontifex of Toren
  • Ancelin
  • Bailyhn
  • Bram
  • Calliope
  • Cyperus
  • Dang
  • Duncan
  • Edward the Restless
  • Elizabetha
  • Erasmus
  • Exile
  • Fearna
  • Finn
  • Fisc
  • Gaius Julius
  • Gheros
  • Green
  • Hawkwood
  • Henk
  • Jean II
  • Jonathon
  • Karibash
  • Larkin
  • Lopke
  • Lucian
  • Luna
  • Magua
  • Malgrodius
  • Nami
  • Necroid
  • Oreus
  • Phettish
  • Piotr
  • Saladin
  • Sianon
  • Tobe
  • Zel
  • Zellion, Rebel Leader
  • Fenrir
  • Hiddukel
  • Lucius
  • Mordred
  • Alaric
  • Alfrigg
  • Ali'i
  • Amrick
  • Andreus
  • Ascensia
  • Asgard
  • Blood
  • Castamir
  • Constantine
  • Danny
  • Devastation
  • Eramus
  • Etienne
  • Festus
  • Franz
  • Gryphon
  • Hackem
  • Harryn
  • Haze
  • Hengist
  • Hireshmont
  • Jerrin
  • Jurgluk
  • Leonid
  • Necrosis
  • Nobdy
  • Phibrizo
  • Pricilia
  • Ronald
  • Rose
  • Shandra
  • Szarlej
  • Tanis
  • Thorus III
  • Zarreth
  • Zeno
  • Zinc