The January Upheaval

The January Upheaval, sometimes known as the Uraki Upheaval or Northern War was a war and international crisis that lasted for five days between January 9th and 14th of 2022. The war was started by the Uraki Imperium after they declared war on the nations of the Confederation of Garxijos, Rodinnbrok, Yunria, Katolis, the Confederation of Anarchist Communes, and Riverheim and their vassal states as an attempt to unify Northeastern Eldham.

The declaration of war was self-described by King Neo Aurelian of Uraka as a holy crusade meant to bring prosperity to Eldham. It resulted in international outcry, hysteria, panic, and destruction as people feared the destruction or annihilation of their cities or nations at the hands of the Uraki crown. Many nations formed the Great Coalition with the intention of fighting back Uraka, however Uraka would stop their conquest as a result of the outcry, the formation of the Great Coalition, and supposed admin intervention. The first battle of the war was intended to be on the Garxijos' capital city of Garxeto.

Neo's Declaration
The King of Uraka—Neo Aurelian—gave the following announcement on January 9th, 2022."Long has the Northeast of Eldham has been known for its stability, prosperity, and peace. This is no longer the case, now the Northeast divides itself over petty squabbles; over wars that only take from our proud peoples. After awakening, sweaty, heart racing, from a horrible dream of the future of the Northeast. I knew what I must do for the protection of not only the people who fall under the Uraki banner but those of the Northeast. I plan to cut this infection with Unification through diplomacy or conquest. The people of Uraka will take on this endeavor march to a brighter future as we have with every challenge that has come before us.""The Nations of C.o.G (and all their vassals), Rodinnbrok (and all their vassals), Yunria, Katolis (their northlands), CoAC and Riverheim are all as of right now given the Ultimatum of joining under the Uraki banner, or our goals will be achieved less diplomatic.""This Holy Crusade will make all of the Northeast stronger against all threats, through unification under One Nation, and One Flag. Ave Uraka and Her beautiful people"

International Outcry & Criticism
Immediately after the Uraki declaration of war there was mass denouncement of Neo Aurelian. The first nation to officially declare war in return for Uraka's actions would be the United Socialist States of Eldham in defense of their allies in Garxijos, Rodinnbrok, and the CoAC. Other nations quickly gave their support for the Northeastern nations at war and the USSE including (in chronological order) Ahalia, Nova Azcoria, Vladigrad, Lafros, Paloma, Helos, Solandia, the Dinas Pact, Gyeoul, Merkonis, Velenu, Visio, Nexus, Jörðar, Stultum, Solandia, Iron Roses, and the Rattican Empire.

Allied Support
Uraka received military support from Barbossa, Goonguard volunteers, the Simulami Empire, Ulfaeng, and the Vinovian Khanate.

Uraki Bandit Swarms & Attacks
Over the scale of the five days that the war lasted, countless bandit attacks from Urakis and their allies were reported in various Great Coalition cities including but not limited to Garxeto, Kazkaya, and more. It is unknown how many died to these bandit attacks but the numbers are estimated as high as two dozen.

"War Nihilism" and City Destruction
Immediately hysteria about the war was experienced across the Northeast and people fled from their towns and hid their belongings. It is unknown the degree to the destruction caused by this, but it is believed numerous people left the server and some people destroyed their own homes.

Planned Rodinnbrok & International Evacuations
Nations, most notably including Rodinnbrok, planned to destroy all of their major cities in the event of Uraki annexation. In other nations such as the Confederation of Garxijos and Confederation of Anarchist Communes, plans to migrate in mass to nations such as the USSE and others were planned, though a significant amount of people still wished to stay behind and rebel against Urakis in the event of annexation.

Anti-Imperialism and Krakhov
Named for Krakhov and his literature works, the Krakhovite Movement called for the complete destruction of the Uraki state and identity which had been brewing for some time but ultimately culminated into a proper movement upon the war declaration by Neo Aurelian which coincided with many of the fears spouted by Krakhovite thinkers.

Formation
Ultimately, those against the Uraki Imperium became known as the Great (or Greater) Coalition. It is believed to be the largest ever coalition by sheer number of nations participating and also had countless volunteers.

Gambling on War Outcome
Gambling companies such as the Casa Nostra based in Manzig, USSE, held massive gambling on the outcome of the war. Ultimately, way over a million dollars were spent on gambling with the favors being in Uraka's.

Merkonis Declaration of Independence
Merkonis declared independence as a result of the Uraki government's actions.

Nexus Declaration of Independence
Nexus declared independence as a result of the Uraki government's actions.

Uraki Removal from Eldham Entente
The Eldham Entente unanimously voted to kick Uraka out of the alliance as to not upset the power imbalance on Eldham.

Neo's Announcement
On January 14th, 2022, Neo Aurelian made the following announcement which ended the war."== Neo is cured! ==""After being driven crazy by loss of his son elkool, after the success of the auroran campaign, Neo has been cured by the imperatrix LadyXade. after regaining his sanity, he has decided to call off the war."

Anti-Uraki Sentiment
Many people across Eldham have had negative views about Uraka as a result of the war. Several nations still refuse alliances with the nation after the war's end.

Literature
Writers such as Xeroise Ronango'O and Krakhov, both based in the United Socialist States of Eldham, have both made numerous pieces of literature about the war.

Most notable of these was Ronango'O's "Commentary on the Neoites". This was the first book on Eldham to coin the terms "Neoite" and "Voithites" to describe the duality of PvP oriented nations (described as Neotic) and roleplay oriented nations (described as Voithitic).