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[b]Chapter 1: War and Peace (1400-1404)
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Ealdhun decides to send one of his finest diplomats to improve relations with his dynastic cousins in Lotharingia. 


The first conflict of century in the British Isles erupts as a border incident between Brythoniaid and Scotland sparks into an all out war. 


Sensing this as an opportunity to invade Northumberland unimpeded, Ealdhun orders for troops to be amassed on the border. 


He also orders for the navy to begin preparing for war. 


Knowing that the Northumbrians are currently mobilizing own army in response, Ealdhun gives a very cultured letter stating that England will be on their doorstep within the hour. 


Ealdhun orders for a special tax to be collected to fund the war. 


A distinguished noble by the name of Lawrence Bedford is appointed to lead the invasion of Northumberland.


The first engagement of the war occurs as the Northumbrians attempt to relieve the garrison at Lancaster, which was being besieged by English invaders. 


The attempt is a miserable failure as the Northumbrians, facing a combined force of England and Frisia, are forced to retreat due to being greatly outnumbered. 


The English forces pursue the fleeing Northumbrians, annihilating them completely at their capital. 


By this time Northumberland has been totally besieged, their Danish allies unable to support them due to being bottled up by the Frisian fleet. 


By the time the new year rolls around, the first Northumbrian garrison surrenders, in the province of Derby, followed by Yorkshire. 



Soon enough every single province of Northumberland has surrendered, leaving negotiating a peace deal the only thing left to do. The border regions of Lancashire and Lincoln are annexed to England, as well as a tribute of 101 ducats being exacted from the Northumbrians.


Thus the first in a series of many wars for British unification has been concluded. 


Perhaps impressed by English performance during the war, a well respected drill instructor from Frisia offers his services to the English crown. 


This man greatly increases the power and respectability of the English army, and one of his apprentices by the name of Offa Cornwallis also offers his services to lead English troops to glory. 




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