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| conflict    = Hemp Wars
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| partof      = the [[Qabóri Decline]] and the [[Levanto-Cronan Wars]]
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| caption     = Second Naval Battle of Inéélets Port, First Hemp War
| date        = First Hemp War: May 1627 – October 1632<br>Second Hemp War: July 1634 – December 1640
| place       = South Crona
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| result      = First Hemp War: Strategic [[Faneria|Fhainn victory]]
*[[Milsboro Colony]] established
*[[Qabóri Woqalate|Qabóri]] de-militarization of Atameraw Qoyalet
Second Hemp War: Decisive Qabóri victory
*[[Treaty of Prisamarina]]
*Fhainn-Midlands push into Qabór halted
*Qabóri maritime trade in Sea of St. John's continues
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| combatant1  = {{flagicon|Qabór}} [[Qabóri Woqalate]]
*[[Aracadó-Cathay Organization of Merchants|ACOM Company]]
*[[Qabóri Trade Company]]
[[Soqweux Woqalate]]
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*[[Midlands Company]]
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| commander1  = {{flagicon|Qabór}} [[Aphía III]]<br>{{flagicon|Qabór}} [[Sokhar I]]
| commander2  = {{flagicon|Faneria}} [[Rethys Suthar-Màrtainn]]<br>{{flagicon|Faneria}} [[Rethys II Suthar-Màrtainn]]
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The '''Hemp Wars''', also known as the '''Milsboro Port Wars''' were a series of two conflicts waged between the [[Qabóri Woqalate]] and the [[Kingdom of the Fhainn]] during the 17th century. The First Hemp War had occurred from May 1627 to August 1632, with the the Second Hemp War following shortly after and occurring from July 1634 to December 1640. The main concern of these wars involved key ports around the [[Atameraw Qoyalet]], which comprised of modern-day [[Asteria]] and the [[Betlands]], in which the agreed-upon semi-independence of the vassal as defined by the [[Atameraw Act of 1611]] between Qabór and the [[Woqalate of Soqweux]], a Qabóri vassal, had been challenged by colonial forces from the [[Kingdom of the Fhainn]]. This primarily impacted the trade of many Qabóri/Soqweux [[w:Cash crop|cash crops]], such as [[w:Hemp|hemp]], [[w:Cotton|cotton]], and [[w:Rice|rice]], to various locations spanning the [[Ocean of Cathay]]. The wars were mainly concentrated on [[Inéélets Port]], which was one of three ports in the Atameraw Qoyalet that connected to the [[Orixtal-Audonia Route]], which at the time had been mainly controlled by the [[Qabóri Trade Company]] (QTC) and the [[Aracadó-Cathay Organization of Merchants]] (ACOM). Both QTC and ACOM held a tight grip on those three ports since their establishment in 1603 and 1610, respectively. The Atameraw Act of 1611 was enacted by the [[Qangreč]] as a way to ensure Qabóri sovereignty over the route's span throughout the [[Orixtal Sea]] in the wake of increased [[Occident|Occidental]] presence into [[South Crona]].

In July 1626, [[Kings of the Fhainn|King]] [[Rethys Suthar-Màrtainn|Rethys I]] wished to establish a colonial presence in South Crona, due to a gradual decline of the Qabóri Woqalate's territory and the presence of many other Occidental powers, such as [[Burgundie]] and [[Alstin]]. The Woqalate had still maintained its [[Qabóri hegemony|sphere of influence]] over South Crona despite selling off most of its western territory to Burgundie and Alstin, and maintained stable alliances with both countries, while not interacting as much with Faneria. While Fhainn ships were allowed to sail within Qabóri waters with escorts from the [[Tierrador Navy|Qabóri Navy]], eventual naval attacks on Qabóri vessels resulted in the Woqalate denying any advances from Faneria to use the Inéélets Port as a trade hub for the Midlands Company. Faneria, in response, launched the First Hemp War by sacking the port and pushing inward through Atameraw. Both Soqweux and Qabór responded by invading Atameraw, hoping to intercept the Fhainn forces before they could reach [[Yarmouth]], at the time known as Tlal'ecta. During the first half of the First Hemp War, there were over five battles fought at Inéélets Port and the surrounding city of Inéélets (today [[Milsboro (City)|Milsboro]]). Eventually, the Fhainn forces would move east, taking the ports of modern-day [[Waverly]] and [[Kismet]] and making a deep push from all fronts. The First Hemp War was a tactical Fhainn victory, allowing for them to establish the [[Milsboro Colony]] in 1632 as defined by the [[Treaty of Waverly]]. 

After a brief period of many skirmishes over the disputed city of [[Winnecomac]] from 1632–1634, both Qabór and the Fhainn would go to war once again in the Second Hemp War. Faneria had attempted to push through Winnecomac into Qabóri territory, while pushing through the northern plateau regions into Soqwuex and [[Ormatia|Tchanteqanee]], in order to disrupt crucial QTC domestic trade routes leading to the [[Sea of St. John's]]. Qabór and the QTC responded much more quickly, ambushing the Fhainn in modern-day [[Sevier]] and [[Tammat]]. From 1637 to the war's end, Qabór would launch several coastal raids of the Milsboro, Waverly, and Kismet ports, conquering the latter two and fighting for Milsboro until the [[Treaty of Prisamarina]] was signed in 1640, officially ending the war. The aftermath of the Hemp Wars resulted in Qabór returning the Waverly and Kismet ports to the Milsboro Colony, while being allowed to dock Qabóri trade vessels for however much time is necessary to ensure a successful trip to Audonia. Milsboro Colony would remain under the Fhainn banner until its independence as Asteria in 1836. 

== Background ==

===Orixtal sea trade===
{{Main|Orixtal-Audonia Route}}
[[File:Orixtal Audonia Route1.png|thumb|Major centers of trade in the Orixtal-Audonia Route as defined by the ACOM Company]]

The Orixtal-Audonia Route, which had been established in 1599 by Qabóri and [[Alstin|Alstinian]] merchants, had its highest concentration of trade on the Sea of St. John's, being the location of various ports including [[Wheatley]], [[Naqili]], [[Sedem Regni]], [[Dawsbury]], [[Ukusaaki]], and Inéélets. Inéélets, being the largest port on the Cronan mainland, had an unique a firm grip on the trade of hemp, cotton, spices, rice, and wheat extracted from western Qabór, southern Tchanteqanee, and the eastern Betlands. The Orixtal theatre of the route became a major hotbed for trade of goods from South Crona to [[Audonia]] and [[Kiravia]]. This area had been completely dominated by Alstin and Qabór, and had even brought attention from the [[Occident]] to the area of Crona which was not aligned with [[Varshan]].

The hemp trade was considered to be one of the most valuable products traded across the Orixtal Sea. Its usage both for its psychoactive effects (as cannabis) and its use for the production of textiles, clothing, and paper. The Qabóri Trading Company and the ACOM Company had controlled a combined 75% of Qabóri hemp trade along the Orixtal-Audonia Route. Hemp was mainly grown in the foothills of the [[Qalhéq Mountains]], mainly around present-day [[Ulunkheria]], [[Alcosky]], and southern [[Istrenya]]. Both ACOM and the QTC commissioned and managed thousands of massive hemp farms throughout South Crona. The movement of hemp products within Qabór to the Orixtal Sea usually involved major inland settlements such as [[Pacuí]], Tammat, Tlal'ecta, Winnecomac, Palúúhit, and Anloiya, with hemp plants being exclusive property of its respective company until it was sold to the public. 

The route had also opened relations between the Woqalate and Kingdom of Alstin, along with Burgundie, Kiravia, [[Thervala]], [[Ogonkai]], [[Oyashima]], along with southern and eastern Audonia. It was considered a vital part of Qabóri trade and was one of the Woqalate's most valuable assets, with a massive percentage of its population migrating south in the late 16th century following the route's establishment.

===Fhainn competition===

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===War begins===

Qabór had not approved of Faneria's expansion of the Orixtal-Audonia Route, as they were mainly concerned with Levantine competition taking over the route and challenging South Crona's control over the route. [[Aphía III]] had initially mobilized smaller [[Tierrador Navy|Qabóri Navy]] ships to escort a limited number of Fhainn trade ships to regulate how much Fhainn activity occurs, however the Midlands Company bypassed this method by sailing as far as possible from a coastal area when not approaching a port, intentionally damaging their ships, and blamed it on the Qabóri Navy vessels. Rethys I would intervene as well, allowing the Fhainn trade ships to mount cannons and carry muskets as a way to deter the Qabóri Navy. In April 1627, the QTC [[w:Armed merchantman|armed merchant ship]] ''WTV Mepaarit'' was ambushed just 40 kilometers south of the Inéélets Port by two Fhainn [[w:Galleon|galleons]] ''(fhainn ship 1)'' and ''(fhainn ship 2)''. Originally, Rethys I was quick to blame the ''Mepaarit'', however they had failed to notice two Alstinian trade ships, whom both sided with the ''Mepaarit''. In response, the [[Qangreč]] voted to sever ties with Faneria, along with banning Fhainn trade access throughout the Orixtal-Audonia Route. Rethys I was not the biggest fan of this decision, however, as he would eventually order the Fhainn Navy to strike the Inéélets Port, officially sparking the First Hemp War.

== First Hemp War (1627–1632) ==

===First battles of Inéélets Port (1627–1629)===

[[File:Vroom Hendrick Cornelisz Battle between England and Spain 1601.jpg|left|thumb|Initial Fhainn-Qabóri naval battle at Inéélets Port]]

The First Battle of Inéélets Port began on May 13, 1627 with a Fhainn naval blockade of the port using 15 ships, enclosing most of the Qabóri Naval and trade ships within a 10 square mile radius outside of the port. Qabór mobilized the ships within the radius to hold the blockade until outside reinforcements arrived, while the Atameraw Cavalry provided mortar fire from the sides. The first few days saw the Cavalry and Navy being able to down three ships, providing a small passage for outside support and resources. The blockade would last until July 14, when the Fhainn ships would be completely cut off from their outside trade and support vessels.

===Fhainn march to Tlal'ecta (1629–1630)===

===Battle of Tlal'ecta===

===Capture of Waverly and Kismet===

===Milsboro Colony established===

== Winnecomac Skirmishes (1632–1634) ==

== Second Hemp War (1634–1640) ==

== Peace ==

== Aftermath ==

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