Scæþing Punitive War
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| Magical Empire | Scæþing | ||||||||
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| Wikaros, bcfoss | Kjolt947, jusipat | ||||||||
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| ~2 deaths | ~4 deaths | ||||||||
The Scæþing Punitive War was a conflict between the Scæþing Empire and the Magical Kingdom, which began when Kjolt947 declared war on Wikaros after multiple instances of his base being vandalized. The conflict then escalated and the rest of the Scæþing faction joined Kjolt, whilst Wikaros sought military aid in the form of the mercenary bcfoss.
Beginning of the War
The declaration of war by Kjolt947 was done while the co-belligerents were still in a ship being driven by Cflip_, it was decided that as soon as Cflip_ deposited his passengers, being Wikaros and his hired sword bcfoss; that they would be declared war on by the entire Scæþing faction.
Scæþing Opening Moves
The Scæþing Empire at the time was not particularly prepared for a war on this scale, and security on the island and the great Scæþing Fortress were severely lacking. As Scæþing was expecting to be playing defensive at the onset of the war, jusipat ordered that the two stay to defend the Scæþing Fortress while he constructed a ramshackle forward-operating-base on the southern shore of the yet-named Midway Island. jusipat's position was sound, and he successfully intercepted bcfoss on his way to Scæþing Island. This event gave handed the initiative towards the Scæþing side as it became apparent that Wikaros, commanding the allied Magic Empire forces, had no stomach for offensive operations. This would be further highlighted as jusipat began reconnaissance/harrassing attacks on the Magical Empire's island which pinned the allied forces.
Cflip_ and Kjolt947 spent time guarding the fortress on the main Scæþing island, however bcfoss was able to sneak in and take precious valuables from the inside of the castle without being noticed. The Scæþing forces were oblivious to this fact, and after Kjolt947 successfully killed both Wikaros and bcfoss it was believed by the Scæþing Empire that they were in the lead.
Cflip_ built the first plane, which jusipat flew over the enemy's island in a failed bombing run.
The outcome of this war is debated, both sides claim to have been victorious while also taking heavy losses. The Scæþing faction were on their way for a final assault on the enemy's island as they were approached to make peace. The peace negotiations were done inside the impromptu fortress on the Magical Empire's island, leading to tensions about what would happen if the negotiations fell through. Ultimately, it was decided that some of Scæþing's possessions would be returned.
While on the way out from the Magical Empire's island, Kjolt947 planted an air raid siren in the ground to the dismay of everyone involved. Cflip_ and jusipat returned home, leaving Kjolt947 to find the siren and remove it. Wikaros and bcfoss threatened war against Kjolt947, and the rest of the Scæþing faction stated that they would not help in the case of another war.
Effects of the War
During the war, the first settlement on Midway was established as a temporary forward operating base by jusipat. Further expansion of this settlement following the war as each party following this war recognised its strategic utility as a"midway point" between the two empires. This eventually lead to Scæþing imperialism on the island which would cause the devastating Ricky War that wiped out both nations.