War of the Semian Throne

The War of the Semian throne was a war fought for around 89 years that ended 39 years ago. It ended with the ascendance of the Duke of Tripolitania, Duke John V, who died 23 years later. This war led to the establishment of a single Semian religion, language, as well as an absolute monarchy.

Pre-War Era
The Kingdom of Semia used to be a large number of disunified states with several states being more notable than others.

The War's Beginning
128 years ago, the Duke of Tripolitania, Robert II attacked the neighbouring state of Osten. As it turned out, a secret alliance was made the month previously with the state of Baeven. But Baeven took control of Osten's side of the war as the leader and brought in five other states: Leon, Krimen, Kion, Went, and West Baeven. The first major battle began outside of Tripolitania's borders. The Battle of Kripi began on the river that was north of the Semian lake. This battle led to the rout of the entire alliance's army leading to their annexation, but little did Robert II know that the rest of the Semian states were marching against Tripolitania. This war became "A war of the fate of Semia". Duke Robert believing that this was God giving him a chance to bring order to Semia, he raised the remaining soldiers of the duchies he recently conquered to march against the other states claiming it to be a holy war, eradicating Breton villages along the way to battles. This decision would lead to a famine that would strike Semia further killing the population. After rationing the food as to prevent Bretons from getting any food, the Breton population would enter near extinction in the region, the goal nearing completion. After a war that lasted 89 years, the Duchy of Tripolitania emerged victorious, however, Duke Robert II had died twenty one years into the war leaving it to his son Duke Robert III, who left it to Duke Gregory I, Duke Gregory II, and Duke John V, and which is now ruled by Duke John VI.