Battle of Canine

The Battle of Canine was the first engagement of the Uldarashi Civil War, resulting in a decisive victory for the forces of the Empress Nikephoros. The island of Canine should not be confused with the leader of the Uldarashi forces in the battle - they are unrelated.

Background
Main Article: Uldarashi Schism

The island of Canine was briefly a separate state of Uldarash, but was reabsorbed into the empire as their population dwindled. However, instead of being annexed back as lands directly ruled by the Empresses, the isle was instead bought by Montroig, another Uldarashi State. This was initially no problem, changes in territory between States was not unprecedented, but the Uldarashi Schism centred around the deposed Empress from Montroig, Caterina, brought the island to the forefront of one of Rathnir's largest conflicts. When the attack on Montroig itself was postponed, the forces of both sides prepared for a battle on the island.

Battle
The battle itself was a small skirmish consisting of many of the best fighters from both sides of the war. 12 people aside entered into the city on the 14th, and if there was ever to be an even fight between both sides of the conflict, this would be it. The army of the Empress Nikephoros, though, would prove triumphant, killing 42 opponents at the loss of 4 of their own. This affected little, however - the main battle was still to come, and the loyalists still enjoyed significant foreign backing. The loyalists had lost, but they would not let this deter them from their goals to any extent.