Final Turtlonian War

The Final Turtlonian War was the final war in The Turtlonian Wars that occurred between Etscharien and Turtlonia on 10/8/2020. It was instigated by Turtlonia as a quest for revenge by the Turtlonian leader, Grandpa_Boob. The war took place over one battle in the city of Kaiserslicht, with a minor running battle as 3 Etscharien soldiers chased a fleeing Turtlonian.

Initial Declaration
On 10/7/2020, Grandpa_Boob declared war on Etscharien, as revenge for the Poaching of Turtlonia, claiming that they had utterly destroyed their homeland, taken anything of value from them, and ruined their dignity, forcing them to relocate to a base at the 0,0 point of the world. Emperor Siegfried von Aspach recruited mercenaries from the V.I.R. and Ardat Mosul, creating an eventual force totaling 16 soldiers equipped with armor qualities ranging from Iron to full Netherite. The Turtlonian force consisted of 6 soldiers, armed fully with Netherite and Diamond equipment, partially acquired as a gift from Yimmu-Audal following the Etscharien-Yimmu-Audalian War. No attempts at peace were made, and both sides knew it would be the last stand for the losing side.

Enter: Ardat Mosul
Shortly before the war began, across the world on the continent of Ummarnu, Ardat Mosul had been granted independence by Yimmu-Audal due to it's faraway geographic location and in economic interests. The ruler of this newly formed state, Dalatra, has initially wished to remain neutral in the conflict. However, on 9/6/2020, Dalatra's wife, Evelyn petitioned her to take part in the war. Evelyn was a citizen of Etscharien, and had participated in the Poaching of Turtlonia, but had lost her gear during the battle. Following the Etscharien-Yimmu-Audalian War, Evelyn married Dalatra. Seeing that her beloved's nation was in danger of extinction, Dalatra rallied her forces and hired mercenaries from the V.I.R., and spent great sums purchasing potions, poisons, and gear to equip the soldiers for war, before journeying with her army to join the defenders in Kaiserslicht.

Opening Maneuvers
On 10/8/2020, starting as early as 2 hours before the war began, Etscharien and mercenary forces began massing at the main castle, Schloss Falkenstein, in Kaiserslicht. Then, approximately 45 minutes before the war, Turtlonian forces convened from 2 groups roughly 1.5 km from the Etscharien border, using invisibility potions to make the final approach on Schloss Falkenstein.

Battle at Falkenstein
Approaching from the back, Turtlonian forces used explosives to open a hole in an upper floor of Schloss Falkenstein, as Etscharien forces rushed from the keep to meet them. The battle was a tight, close-quarters affair, though Turtlonian forces were quickly repulsed back into the surrounding forest, where they retreated to Batavia to regroup, being harassed and killed by Etschariens along the way.

Forest Warfare
Turtlonian forces fought along the shore and water in the shadow of Schloss Falkenstein as multiple Turtlonian forces fled the battle. On such soldier was Ham, who was quickly chased by Veriss, Marquis, and Chef, who tailed the solider all around the coast of the Sea of Pearls to the Turtlonian's base. Eventually, as the Turtlonian forces dwindled, all that remained was Grandpa_Boob, chased into the forest by the Kaiser and a small group of Etscharien forces.

The Last Stand of Turtlonia
According to the Kaiser, Caligo, the Soleannen god of darkness (non-lore friendly note: Grandpa_Boob combat logged, which was against server rules), stole Grandpa_Boob into his realm. Etscharien forces entombed the spot where Boob had disappeared in stone and lava, awaiting his return. Eventually, he reappeared, where his flesh was burned by the lava, and he was cut apart by the Kaiser where he stood. The war was over, the Turtlonians scattered from the realm or disappearing from Rathnir entirely.

Loot Distribution
So great was the loot gathered from the fallen Turtlonians that all soldiers involved were rewarded handsomely for their valiance. Chef, a mercenary, and Marquis, a defender of all, were recognized for their combat prowess, having killed the most during the war. Additionally, Chef was given the offer of citizenship to Etscharien by the Kaiser himself. Dalatra and Viomelia were also recognized for their nation's financial and military contribution, having given generously to the war effort and bringing a majority of the soldiers. In a final gift to recognize the contributions of Dalatra and Ardat Mosul, Kaiser Siegfried von Aspach gave her his enchanted Netherite sword, the Emperor's Black Hand.

Pax Escharia
Following the conclusion of the war, the Kaiser declared the Pax Escharia to give the nation and its people rest from the long series of wars it had endured.