In a land at war,
Heroes clash on fields of strife,
Peace’s hope takes flight.
Brief summary: the Tyrsol-Arafors War, also known as the first campaign of the Araforsian Expansion Campaign, was a brief but intense military conflict that took place between the Grand Duchy of Tyrsol and the Kingdom of Arafors from April to May 1913. The war was sparked by the sinking of the RAR-class ocean liner Grand Dukess.
It all began on a dark day in April 1913 when the majestic RAR-class ocean liner, Grand Dukess, sailed through the treacherous Gulf of Afragola. Little did the passengers know that danger lurked beneath the waves. Suddenly, a torpedo struck the vessel, sending it spiraling into the depths below. Among the 1,345 souls aboard, only 466 managed to escape the clutches of the sinking ship. Whispers soon emerged, pointing accusing fingers at the Grand Duchy of Tyrsol for this heinous act. The truth behind the torpedo’s source remained a mystery, shrouded in the mists of time.
The sinking of the Grand Dukess had far-reaching consequences, casting its shadow over the trading routes between the Kingdom of Arafors and the distant realm of Almodaria. To protect their interests, Arafors swiftly imposed a temporary blockade on the Ara-mond route, plunging both kingdoms into economic turmoil. The already strained relations between Tyrsol and Arafors reached a boiling point, setting the stage for conflict.
Emboldened by the hostilities and by the tragic sinking of the vessel, King David III, ruler of Arafors, saw an opportunity to expand his kingdom’s borders. He called upon his trusted General Balloria to lead the charge, igniting the flames of war.
With an army loyal to the crown and Balloria’s strategic brilliance, Arafors swiftly gained the upper hand on the battlefield. Battle after battle, the forces of Arafors clashed with Tyrsol, and victory favored their banners. General Balloria’s tactical genius ensured the triumph of Araforsian armies, routing Tyrsol’s defenses and pushing them to the brink of defeat.
And so, on the historic day of May 24, 1913, the Kingdom of Arafors celebrated a momentous occasion—the annexation of the once-grand Duchy of Tyrsol.