Campaigns of Emperor Guntherm - Revision history

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	==Seeking the Throne==		==Seeking the Throne==
	After the victory against the Thule, the Varushkans added their support to the voices of Wintermark and the Marches who had been clamouring for Guntherm's accession to the Throne. There is some evidence that the Varushkans in particular were enamoured of opportunities to gain new [[~~Imperial_Bourse~~#National_Bourse_Positions\|national Bourse]] seats based on mithril and ilium resources in [[Otkodov\|Verthandi]] and Sküld, and saw Guntherm as a way to gain them.		After the victory against the Thule, the Varushkans added their support to the voices of Wintermark and the Marches who had been clamouring for Guntherm's accession to the Throne. There is some evidence that the Varushkans in particular were enamoured of opportunities to gain new [[Bourse#National_Bourse_Positions\|national Bourse]] seats based on mithril and ilium resources in [[Otkodov\|Verthandi]] and Sküld, and saw Guntherm as a way to gain them.

	Immediately after his coronation, he used [[The_Throne#Defender_of_the_Empire\|his power]] to continue to serve as general of the Green Shield, and wrangled with the Senate in favour of reforms that would grant more power to the Military Council to pursue the conquest of barbarian territory.		Immediately after his coronation, he used [[The_Throne#Defender_of_the_Empire\|his power]] to continue to serve as general of the Green Shield, and wrangled with the Senate in favour of reforms that would grant more power to the Military Council to pursue the conquest of barbarian territory.

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	==Another Jotun Invasion; the death of Guntherm==		==Another Jotun Invasion; the death of Guntherm==
	In 248YE, the ceasefire with the Jotun expired, there was no attempt to extend it. The Jotun immediately launched a thorough offensive against the Imperial-held areas of Narkyst and Kalsea. To their surprise, they encountered lands that had largely been denuded of Imperial settlers. The Wintermark and Marcher civilians who had made an attempt to carve out new lives in the conquered regions had been quietly evacuated back to their original homelands to avoid them falling into the hands of the Jotun. All that remained were the fortifications, their garrisons, their supply chains - and the [[~~Imperial army~~\|Imperial armies]] moving into position to defend them.		In 248YE, the ceasefire with the Jotun expired, there was no attempt to extend it. The Jotun immediately launched a thorough offensive against the Imperial-held areas of Narkyst and Kalsea. To their surprise, they encountered lands that had largely been denuded of Imperial settlers. The Wintermark and Marcher civilians who had made an attempt to carve out new lives in the conquered regions had been quietly evacuated back to their original homelands to avoid them falling into the hands of the Jotun. All that remained were the fortifications, their garrisons, their supply chains - and the [[Army\|Imperial armies]] moving into position to defend them.

	The Jotun were prepared for the fortifications too, however. The Iron Banner was allegedly destroyed by ice giants, summoned from the cold Summer domain of [[Cathan Canae]] to fight alongside the orc armies. The Nail was besieged for several months, and on the point of starvation the Jotun granted its garrison safe passage back to the Marches, on the condition that they left the fortification intact - and also that they left all their weapons behind them when they went.		The Jotun were prepared for the fortifications too, however. The Iron Banner was allegedly destroyed by ice giants, summoned from the cold Summer domain of [[Cathan Canae]] to fight alongside the orc armies. The Nail was besieged for several months, and on the point of starvation the Jotun granted its garrison safe passage back to the Marches, on the condition that they left the fortification intact - and also that they left all their weapons behind them when they went.

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	In 247YE, the Empire threw every army they could against the Druj in Holberg and Therunin, pushing them back into [[the Barrens]] and the Mallum. Guntherm refused to let the Imperial armies take the Barrens, or any territory in the Mallum. Instead, the armies focused exclusively on inflicting horrific casualties on the Druj - and suffering significant losses in return. This strategy earned Guntherm the sobriquet "the Bloodthirsty".		In 247YE, the Empire threw every army they could against the Druj in Holberg and Therunin, pushing them back into [[the Barrens]] and the Mallum. Guntherm refused to let the Imperial armies take the Barrens, or any territory in the Mallum. Instead, the armies focused exclusively on inflicting horrific casualties on the Druj - and suffering significant losses in return. This strategy earned Guntherm the sobriquet "the Bloodthirsty".

	The Throne ended up facing an [[Inquisition]] by the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]] regarding his insistence that not only would no Druj prisoners should remain alive, and that they should copy the terror tactics of the Druj and turn them against themselves - denounced at the time as a major offence against the virtues of [[Prosperity]], [[Courage]], and [[Pride]] and dangerously close to encouraging the [[Malign_spiritual_presences\|malign powers]] of [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Fear\|Fear]], [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Vengeance\|Vengeance]], and [[Malign_spiritual_presences#hatred\|Hatred]].		The Throne ended up facing an [[Inquisition]] by the [[Synod]] regarding his insistence that not only would no Druj prisoners should remain alive, and that they should copy the terror tactics of the Druj and turn them against themselves - denounced at the time as a major offence against the virtues of [[Prosperity]], [[Courage]], and [[Pride]] and dangerously close to encouraging the [[Malign_spiritual_presences\|malign powers]] of [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Fear\|Fear]], [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Vengeance\|Vengeance]], and [[Malign_spiritual_presences#hatred\|Hatred]].

	Records of this Inquisition are patchy, but the main narrative that emerges is that Guntherm did not want the Empire to get attached to territory on the eastern front. Not only did he believe it would be costly to defend, but he saw little value in splitting Imperial forces between the east and the west - he still intended to conquer as much of Jotun nation as he could once the ceasefire ended.		Records of this Inquisition are patchy, but the main narrative that emerges is that Guntherm did not want the Empire to get attached to territory on the eastern front. Not only did he believe it would be costly to defend, but he saw little value in splitting Imperial forces between the east and the west - he still intended to conquer as much of Jotun nation as he could once the ceasefire ended.

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	The larger fortification in West Marsh proved more resilient, however, and a slow grinding campaign seemed assured until the Western Wind [[hakima]] emerged, using the power of Spring to ruin key points in the vast fortification so that the Summer-empowered troops could finish the task. The Jotun appear to have been caught somewhat off guard by the extensive use of ritual magic, and with the loss of their second fortification they fell back across the Gullet.		The larger fortification in West Marsh proved more resilient, however, and a slow grinding campaign seemed assured until the Western Wind [[hakima]] emerged, using the power of Spring to ruin key points in the vast fortification so that the Summer-empowered troops could finish the task. The Jotun appear to have been caught somewhat off guard by the extensive use of ritual magic, and with the loss of their second fortification they fell back across the Gullet.

	In the wake of their defeat, Guntherm petitioned the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] to construct fortifications in Wintermark and the Marches to prevent a repeat occurrence, but the Senate was still extremely conservative with spending at the time and refused his requests.		In the wake of their defeat, Guntherm petitioned the [[Senate]] to construct fortifications in Wintermark and the Marches to prevent a repeat occurrence, but the Senate was still extremely conservative with spending at the time and refused his requests.

	==Invasion of Jotun==		==Invasion of Jotun==

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	==Invasion of Otkodov==		==Invasion of Otkodov==
	In 241YE, Varushkan armies, supported by the generals of [[Dawn]], finally managed to secure a foothold in Verthandi. Together they captured a significant mithril mine. Unfortunately, the Varushkan intention to claim the mine as a National Bourse seat was denied by the Senate. Their stewardship of the [[Eternal Shafts of Time]] is often cited as a reason for this failure, and resulted in outrage from the Varushkans. This incident inspired several generations of ~~maneuvering~~ by Varushkan senators to try and have the other Bourse seats physically within the borders of their nation reallocated as national seats - without success largely due to the complex constitutional issues around such a move.		In 241YE, Varushkan armies, supported by the generals of [[Dawn]], finally managed to secure a foothold in Verthandi. Together they captured a significant mithril mine. Unfortunately, the Varushkan intention to claim the mine as a National Bourse seat was denied by the Senate. Their stewardship of the [[Eternal Shafts of Time]] is often cited as a reason for this failure, and resulted in outrage from the Varushkans. This incident inspired several generations of manoeuvring by Varushkan senators to try and have the other Bourse seats physically within the borders of their nation reallocated as national seats - without success largely due to the complex constitutional issues around such a move.

	The Varushkan armies grimly hung on to their foothold, but the Thule seemed quite happy to curse the whole of Verthandi so long as the Varushkans were suffering from it - and appeared to be able to predict their every move almost before the Varushkans knew it themselves.		The Varushkan armies grimly hung on to their foothold, but the Thule seemed quite happy to curse the whole of Verthandi so long as the Varushkans were suffering from it - and appeared to be able to predict their every move almost before the Varushkans knew it themselves.

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	==Against the Thule==		==Against the Thule==
	In ~~239 YE~~, having pursued the defeat of the Jotun as far as it would reasonably go, Guntherm finally agreed to contribute to the campaign against the Thule, so long as decisive action was taken rather than the grinding stalemate that the Thule magics had brought to the main front.		In 239YE, having pursued the defeat of the Jotun as far as it would reasonably go, Guntherm finally agreed to contribute to the campaign against the Thule, so long as decisive action was taken rather than the grinding stalemate that the Thule magics had brought to the main front.

	The Marchers and the Brass Coast held the Jotun front while Guntherm took the Green Shield across to join up with [[Highguard]] and [[the League]] gathering in [[Karsk]]. Orders from this time show them committing strongly to a heavy offensive pushing into [[Otkodov\|Sküld]].		The Marchers and the Brass Coast held the Jotun front while Guntherm took the Green Shield across to join up with [[Highguard]] and [[the League]] gathering in [[Karsk]]. Orders from this time show them committing strongly to a heavy offensive pushing into [[Otkodov\|Sküld]].

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	A document was compiled by the civil service in Spring 378YE at the request of the [[Minister of Historical Research]], focusing on the military campaigns of [[Emperor Guntherm]]. After the Autumn Equinox 381YE, details of their research were made available to interested Imperial scholars.		A document was compiled by the civil service in Spring 378YE at the request of the [[Minister of Historical Research]], focusing on the military campaigns of [[Emperor Guntherm]]. After the Autumn Equinox 381YE, details of their research were made available to interested Imperial scholars.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=GreenShield.jpg\|align=left\|width=200\|caption=Guntherm ~~lead~~ the [[Wintermark_military_concerns#The_Green_Shield_Army\|Green Shield]] <br/> even after he became Emperor.}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=GreenShield.jpg\|align=left\|width=200\|caption=Guntherm led the [[Wintermark_military_concerns#The_Green_Shield_Army\|Green Shield]] <br/> even after he became Emperor.}}
	==The Jotun Offensive==		==The Jotun Offensive==
	In 235YE, a major Jotun offensive began into western [[Wintermark]]. This was perhaps the defining campaign of Guntherm's early career.		In 235YE, a major Jotun offensive began into western [[Wintermark]]. This was perhaps the defining campaign of Guntherm's early career.

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	A document was compiled by the civil service in Spring 378YE at the request of the [[Minister of Historical Research]], focusing on the military campaigns of [[Emperor Guntherm]]. After the Autumn Equinox 381YE, details of their research were made available to interested Imperial scholars.		A document was compiled by the civil service in Spring 378YE at the request of the [[Minister of Historical Research]], focusing on the military campaigns of [[Emperor Guntherm]]. After the Autumn Equinox 381YE, details of their research were made available to interested Imperial scholars.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=GreenShield.jpg\|align=left\|caption=Guntherm lead the [[Wintermark_military_concerns#The_Green_Shield_Army\|Green Shield]] <br/> even after he became Emperor.~~\|width=200~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=GreenShield.jpg\|align=left\|width=200\|caption=Guntherm lead the [[Wintermark_military_concerns#The_Green_Shield_Army\|Green Shield]] <br/> even after he became Emperor.}}
	==The Jotun Offensive==		==The Jotun Offensive==
	In 235YE, a major Jotun offensive began into western [[Wintermark]]. This was perhaps the defining campaign of Guntherm's early career.		In 235YE, a major Jotun offensive began into western [[Wintermark]]. This was perhaps the defining campaign of Guntherm's early career.

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	In 239 YE, having pursued the defeat of the Jotun as far as it would reasonably go, Guntherm finally agreed to contribute to the campaign against the Thule, so long as decisive action was taken rather than the grinding stalemate that the Thule magics had brought to the main front.		In 239 YE, having pursued the defeat of the Jotun as far as it would reasonably go, Guntherm finally agreed to contribute to the campaign against the Thule, so long as decisive action was taken rather than the grinding stalemate that the Thule magics had brought to the main front.

	The Marchers and the Brass Coast held the Jotun front while Guntherm took the Green Shield across to join up with [[Highguard]] and [[the League]] gathering in [[Karsk]]. Orders from this time show them committing strongly to a heavy offensive pushing into [[Otkodov\|~~Skuld~~]].		The Marchers and the Brass Coast held the Jotun front while Guntherm took the Green Shield across to join up with [[Highguard]] and [[the League]] gathering in [[Karsk]]. Orders from this time show them committing strongly to a heavy offensive pushing into [[Otkodov\|Sküld]].

	The Thule were forced to spend some of their attention repulsing this advance, and the Varushkan, [[Urizen]] and Navarr armies committed in Miekarova and Volodmartz successfully pushed their assailants back over the mountains.		The Thule were forced to spend some of their attention repulsing this advance, and the Varushkan, [[Urizen]] and Navarr armies committed in Miekarova and Volodmartz successfully pushed their assailants back over the mountains.
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	==Seeking the Throne==		==Seeking the Throne==
	After the victory against the Thule, the Varushkans added their support to the voices of Wintermark and the Marches who had been clamouring for Guntherm's accession to the Throne. There is some evidence that the Varushkans in particular were enamoured of opportunities to gain new [[Imperial_Bourse#National_Bourse_Positions\|national Bourse]] seats based on mithril and ilium resources in [[Otkodov\|Verthandi]] and ~~Skuld~~, and saw Guntherm as a way to gain them.		After the victory against the Thule, the Varushkans added their support to the voices of Wintermark and the Marches who had been clamouring for Guntherm's accession to the Throne. There is some evidence that the Varushkans in particular were enamoured of opportunities to gain new [[Imperial_Bourse#National_Bourse_Positions\|national Bourse]] seats based on mithril and ilium resources in [[Otkodov\|Verthandi]] and Sküld, and saw Guntherm as a way to gain them.

	Immediately after his coronation, he used [[The_Throne#Defender_of_the_Empire\|his power]] to continue to serve as general of the Green Shield, and wrangled with the Senate in favour of reforms that would grant more power to the Military Council to pursue the conquest of barbarian territory.		Immediately after his coronation, he used [[The_Throne#Defender_of_the_Empire\|his power]] to continue to serve as general of the Green Shield, and wrangled with the Senate in favour of reforms that would grant more power to the Military Council to pursue the conquest of barbarian territory.

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	In 247YE, the Empire threw every army they could against the Druj in Holberg and Therunin, pushing them back into [[the Barrens]] and the Mallum. Guntherm refused to let the Imperial armies take the Barrens, or any territory in the Mallum. Instead, the armies focused exclusively on inflicting horrific casualties on the Druj - and suffering significant losses in return. This strategy earned Guntherm the sobriquet "the Bloodthirsty".		In 247YE, the Empire threw every army they could against the Druj in Holberg and Therunin, pushing them back into [[the Barrens]] and the Mallum. Guntherm refused to let the Imperial armies take the Barrens, or any territory in the Mallum. Instead, the armies focused exclusively on inflicting horrific casualties on the Druj - and suffering significant losses in return. This strategy earned Guntherm the sobriquet "the Bloodthirsty".

	The Throne ended up facing an [[Inquisition]] by the [[Imperial Synod]] regarding his insistence that not only would no Druj prisoners should remain alive, and that they should copy the terror tactics of the Druj and turn them against themselves - denounced at the time as a major offence against the virtues of [[Prosperity]], [[Courage]], and [[Pride]] and dangerously close to encouraging the [[Malign_spiritual_presences\|malign powers]] of .[[Malign_spiritual_presences#Fear\|Fear]], [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Vengeance\|Vengeance]], and [[Malign_spiritual_presences#hatred\|Hatred]].		The Throne ended up facing an [[Inquisition]] by the [[Imperial Synod]] regarding his insistence that not only would no Druj prisoners should remain alive, and that they should copy the terror tactics of the Druj and turn them against themselves - denounced at the time as a major offence against the virtues of [[Prosperity]], [[Courage]], and [[Pride]] and dangerously close to encouraging the [[Malign_spiritual_presences\|malign powers]] of [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Fear\|Fear]], [[Malign_spiritual_presences#Vengeance\|Vengeance]], and [[Malign_spiritual_presences#hatred\|Hatred]].

	Records of this Inquisition are patchy, but the main narrative that emerges is that Guntherm did not want the Empire to get attached to territory on the eastern front. Not only did he believe it would be costly to defend, but he saw little value in splitting Imperial forces between the east and the west - he still intended to conquer as much of Jotun nation as he could once the ceasefire ended.		Records of this Inquisition are patchy, but the main narrative that emerges is that Guntherm did not want the Empire to get attached to territory on the eastern front. Not only did he believe it would be costly to defend, but he saw little value in splitting Imperial forces between the east and the west - he still intended to conquer as much of Jotun nation as he could once the ceasefire ended.