War of the Red Sands

Background
The war of the Red Sands was a war between the Yimmu-Audal and the Theiviocracy of Charm. Charm was the belligerent nation, attacking Yimmu-Audal in a war of Holy and Political Retribution. There were multiple events that led up to the war being declared. The most significant of which was the annexation of the Archduchy of Azuria by Yimmu-Audal, preventing the nation from uniting (Jun 30, 2023). This act led to the YA emperor, Cassiath II Potentia, to contact V0idF1sh, the Hand of the State of Charm and Tsiuch of Deadwood Azuria, and offer an uneasy peace. He blackmailed V0idF1sh for his nation back, the result of that conversation led to the slow and eventual complete collapse of the Archduchy of Azuria and integration of its territory into Charm. Some time later Ratt insulted Toren, V0idF1sh's Father-In-Law, by stripping him of his honors and titles awarded to him from his actions to return the YA capital from Yestanbul to its rightful home (June 25, 2023). Then _Voido_ (leader of the Duchy of Audal) proxy claimed Charm on (August 12, 2023). This invasive claim caused the destruction of an important historical statue that marked the border between Yimmu-Audal and the wild eastern lands for years. While the claim was removed it was not forgotten. Some more issues were the consistent toxicity, threats, and political involvement in Charm's foreign affairs from the Empire of Yimmu-Audal.

Separate from the political aspects of this war there was a deep religious conflict. From the Neo Carnian wars the Red Cult of the Hukar Sharud has been split, a great schism and rivalry existed. The prophet of the Deadwood Druids, V0idF1sh, found great opportunity in being able to use this war in order to gain sacrifices for his God. He also wanted to finally put an end to the religious dispute between the cults and prove his the most true.

V0idF1sh had no wish for war though was asked to declare war on Yimmu-Audal by Shaberu, general of Azuria and brotherly friend, and Toren. The independent requests from both friends and the aggression from YA gave cause of V0idF1sh to begin planning a war to enact revenge against the old Empire and ways to please his God.

Battles
The war consisted of 3 battles and multiple skirmishes. The battle of Sukrath, the battle First battle of Rhodia, and the Second battle of Rhodia.

Sukrath
The battle of Sukrath occurred on September 23 2023. It was led by the Hands mercenary group vs. the Yimmu-Audal patriots. The battle was a surprise to many. Yimmu Audal at the time was protected by a great shield that their mages put up in response to the declaration of war. The Hands beat Yimmu Audal decisively.

They acted on behalf of three coalition Charm coalition members, DukeSoulEater of Escharia, Reddoons of Charm, and V0idF1sh of Charm.

After the Hands took control of the city they gave it to Reddoons who founded the Duchy of Crimson Den.

First Battle of Rhodia
The two cities involved in this war were the Crimson Den and Rhodia.

This battle was led my V0idF1sh of Charm and was a objective victory. Charm defeated the Yimmu Audal defenders but was unable to take the city because of disorganization. The conflict would be played out into a second battle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lumf5gq8CcY

Second Battle of Rhodia
The two cities involved in this war were the Crimson Den and Rhodia.

This battle was led by V0idF1sh with a new team commander Foczo of Kartek. They won a decisive victory.

Following
Following the battles many territories changed hands and Yimmu Audal lost the war. The peace conference was held at the High Tower in Grogonia where Tr3v_ and Kaykara signed a peace document.