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Region: Barbaria

Imperial Atmora wrote:IC:

"Revival of Talos" - Return of the Atmorans: Part 1

As onlookers of the devout await for the total solar eclipse to transpire, the platform holding the altar of Talos is drenched in blood, in preparation for his revival. Rows upon rows of people clad in battle armor stand at attention, facing their patriarch and High King, Ysgramor XII. As the eclipse begins to envelop the darkening of the sky, a once always land of day and beauty is turned to a shadow, with a deep red hue being cast as the celestial bodies finally merge to make the Eye of Talos. Seconds pass, and there is no light, only the lit fires on the platform flicker in the blackness. The platform's surface begins to enlighten, with geometric symbols glow in the dark, illustrating a map of the top of the world, and the clear boundaries of Boreas. In awe of this, the soldiers, and even the High King, bow before the great majesty that is Talos. In his booming voice, the blind High King makes his speech, by declaring the message of Talos through him.

"...A prophecy was bestowed to my ancestors many centuries ago, highlighting our return to the world, and the restoration of our ancient dominion. During a time before the Cyanists, before the Hyperboreans, we ruled the top of the world, but faith in our Talos diminished when false Gods began to flood our minds. When all hope is lost, Talos will return, blacken the sky, and open his eye before us...Talos wants us to restore our empire, our glory, and our race. I hence forth declare a great and holy war for our lost land. We will slay every last heretic, and rebuild off of their bones and blood, for Talos!"

"For Talos!"

"For Talos!"

"For Talos!"

The crowd continues to cheer as they shed their robes, and march on, holding in one arm a rifle, and another their heart. In the midst of the great blackening of the sky, the Atmorans use the cover to unleash a devastating offense on their neighbors, in hopes of reviving Talos' great and amazing empire. Large black warships, built like metallic castles, pierce the thawing ice, and breach the borders of the many nations that border the Boreas Ocean. A heavy fog enrolls and masks the warships, and the bleakness shows no promise to the enemies before them. There is no hope for the defenders, for the Atmorans know they can't return home until victory is achieved. There will be so much suffering, but it will all be in name of Talos, and in honor of refounding the glorious Atmoran Dominion. From all corners, the Atmorans invade Valgoria, Vostag, the Inuit Confederation, the Neo American Union, and have begun flooding the seas with jet black warships, and the sky has been embroiled by flocks of bombers and escort fighter jets. War is literally on the horizon, and the nations whose afflicted by this onslaught, will ultimately be burdened with nearing defeat...Thus begins the "Holy Solar War"

Imperial Atmora reaffirms their claims on the land that is controlled by:

Vostag
Valgoria
Xerznea
Nortus Kvenland
Inuit Confederation
Neo American Union
Quintoine
Novua Elysia

IC:

In the recent attacks from the Atmorans, the Rodinian Union is called upon by a Sovern envoy to initiate defensive protocols in the Boreas Ocean. In light of these acts of aggression against the Rodinian continent, capable reaction by stationed garrisons and guards, has been successful in slowing the Atmorans down. After months of intelligence gathering, the Sovern government has been ready for this invasion for a long time. A coalition of forces already gathered by the naval forces of Tritra, Sovern, Caruika, Xerznea, Valgoria, and Pompadorea - penetrating into the weak point of the Atmoran fleets' offensive line. In a swift assault, allied forces have been able to penetrate the Atmorans, forcing their organization to dissolve. Rear Admiral Ron Hubdred, a Sovern-born generational genius, takes credit in his successful strategy to divide their forces, as his past victories guaranteed him the trust to lead this large allied naval force.

Meanwhile on the northern warfront, the Atmorans have succesfully made landfall on the rigid mountains of Valgoria's mainland, and are enroute to Xerznea and Nortus Kvenland; respective garrisons were able to hold off much of the initial blow, considering the weather, the thinning polar vortex is causing an unusually cold winter in Rodinia, which is having a major affect on allied mobility and response. Sovern reinforcements will be shortly arriving in Valgoria, Xerznea, and Nortus Kvenland; by taking various routes through the Valtic Sea, and the Gordaem Strait. Despite the onslaught, the Rodinians are maintaining their resistence, and are spirited enough to defend themselves from any invaders.

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