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{{Infobox military conflict |
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|name = Guldhirian conquest of the Rot Wuds |
| name = Guldhirian conquest of the Rot Wuds |
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|image = Guldhirian soldiers ride to Thaambaile.jpg |
| image = Guldhirian soldiers ride to Thaambaile.jpg |
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|caption = Guldhirian soldiers, painting by unknown author |
| caption = Guldhirian soldiers, painting by unknown author |
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|place = [[Thaambaile]], [[Kuthara]] |
| place = [[Thaambaile]], [[Kuthara]] |
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| date = July 12, 5 [[Crops' calendar|AC]] – present |
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|status = Ongoing |
| status = Ongoing |
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|'''[[Guldhir]]''' |
|'''[[Guldhir]]''' |
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|{{flagicon image|Flag_of_Blackthorn.png|size=24x14px|link=Commonwealth of Blackthorn}} [[Commonwealth of Blackthorn|Blackthorn]] |
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|{{flagicon image|Lucredia_Flag.png|size=24x14px|link=Lucredia}} [[Lucredia]] |
|{{flagicon image|Lucredia_Flag.png|size=24x14px|link=Lucredia}} [[Lucredia]] |
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|title = [[Knights of the Rot Wuds]] |
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|[[Scarred Hallow]] |
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|'''[[Jon Dodbane]]''' |
|'''[[Jon Dodbane]]''' |
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|{{flagicon image|Flag_of_Blackthorn.png|size=24x14px|link=Commonwealth of Blackthorn}} [[Emilia Rivers]] |
|{{flagicon image|Flag_of_Blackthorn.png|size=24x14px|link=Commonwealth of Blackthorn}} [[Emilia Rivers]] |
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|{{flagicon image|Thambaaile Flag IG.png|size=30x20px|link=Thaambaile}} '''[[Timur Khan]]''' |
|{{flagicon image|Thambaaile Flag IG.png|size=30x20px|link=Thaambaile}} '''[[Timur Khan]]''' |
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|[[Thudrim Thomson]] |
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Revision as of 23:53, 30 July 2023
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The Guldhirian conquest of the Rot Wuds is an ongoing conquest of the lands of Thaambaile by Guldhirian forces. It is one of the largest military conflicts in modern history, involving several states across Kuthara.
Pre-war events
On June 25, 4 AC, Jon Dodbane, the current king of Guldhir, and two of his associates were travelling through Thaambaile. During their brief visit to the local inn, they were suddenly assaulted by locals who thought them to be spies associated with Blackthorn. The king and his company managed to eventually flee the town.
In response to the hostility shown towards their king, on Jule 11, Guldhir sent out a diplomatic mission lead by Lady Colette Beaumont. She met with the leaders of Thaambaile in their city centre later that day. During their meeting, Colette issued a demand on behalf of her king for Thaambaile to forfeit land on the peninsula west of their town. This was met with immediate disapproval by the head of Thaambaile, Timur Khan, who nevertheless wished to avoid an escalation to a war. Having been unsuccessful with her demands, Colette gave up negotiations and returned to Guldhir.
On Jule 12, 5 AC, the Kingdom of Guldhir issued a formal declaration of war against Thaambaile and its allied towns.
Course of the war
In an immediate response to the declaration, Thaambaile called upon their alliance, known as the Knights of the Rot Wuds, to take a stand against Guldhir. This resulted in the towns of Kherakar, Nightfall and Scarred Hallow joining the war. A settlement named Aakan, known to be in good relations with Thaambaile, was caught in the middle: under duress by Guldhirian forces, they eventually decided to formally merge with Guldhir.
King Dodbane reached out to his ally, the Commonwealth of Blackthorn, who answered the call to arms soon after. The involvement of Blackthorians sparked interest in Kalikhan, who still held relations with Blackthorn since the days they were both under the banner of the Triumvirate of Ceyreto. On Jule 16, 5 AC, Kalikhan also joined the war on the side of Guldhir.
Opening hostilities
Unrightful Rebellion
Late on July 12, after Blackthorn had announced their participation in the war, a city district by the name of Fort Khirom declared themselves independent from Blackthorn and neutral in the conflict. Fort Khirom had long held a policy of pacifism, a standpoint that differed from the rest of the Commonwealth. This resulted in Khirom leadership opting out from the war and ultimately from the rest of the union.
Despite their claims of neutrality, however, Khirom forces were recounted to repeatedly raid Zethortal, the Commonwealth's capital. This prompted a response, whereupon the Prince of the newly independent city was captured and persuaded to pledge allegiance to the Commonwealth for a full pardon. Fort Khirom reunited with the Commonwealth on Jule 14.
River blockade
![](http://static.miraheze.org/alathramcwiki/thumb/8/83/Guldhirian_river_blockade_known_as_the_Ocean_Gate.png/300px-Guldhirian_river_blockade_known_as_the_Ocean_Gate.png)
As a part of their strategy to reduce the territorial control Thaambaile held, Guldhir constructed a river barrier that strategically cut off Thaambaile's connection to the ocean. Accordingly, the barrier was nicknamed as the Ocean Gate. The practicality of the Ocean Gate remains speculated, but Guldhir officials declared their blockade to be successful.
Small-scale skirmishes
In the months following the start of the war, most action took place between small crews. Both sides conducted offensive patrols that often lead to engaged combat, resulting in the first casualties of the war. Thaambaile coordinated multiple attacks on Guldhirian structures, such as ships and railroads, while Guldhir focused on reconnaissance missions. Guldhir later declared the actions carried out by Thaambailian troops to be war crimes, and harshened their original war demands.
Siege of Nev'karlik
- For statistics, see Statistics of the siege of Nev'karlik
The main Guldhirian offensive began on Jule 29, 5 AC, with the siege of Nev'karlik, the mountain that held Thaambaile's main fortress.