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The '''Cromwelute Wars''' ([[Kiravic Coscivian|Kiravic]]: ''Dyra Gromhuélulya'') were a series of wars fought between the Coscivian Empire and its Gaelic allies against the [[Cromwelutes]] of northern [[Ixnay]] around the turn of the 13th century ''anno Domini''. Cromwelute raids on Kiravian shipping and settlements, and later conquest of territory in Great Kirav and Koskenkorva by the Cromwelutes prompted retaliation from the affected populations, which was initially organised on the level of individual Coscivian colonies and coalitions of Gaelic and Koskenkorvan polities, but from [[1210]] onward came under the unified command of the Commonwealth of Arms, led by the Coscivian Empire. The series of Commonwealth offensives beginning in the autumn of [[1211]] successfully removed the Cromwelutes from Great Kirav, Koskenkorva, and their adjacent islands, culminating in the Cromwelute Genocide.

The wars are considered a foundational event in Kiravian history, responsible for solidifying Coscivian supremacy over Great Kirav and facilitating the peaceable integration of the Gaelic and other peoples into the Coscivian Empire. The defeat of the Cromwelutes sparked a cultural renaissance in Northeastern Kirav, particularly [[~~Kiygrava~~]] and [[Ilánova]], and cleared the way for Coscivian and Gaelic resettlement of the North Coast and Northwest.

The wars are considered a foundational event in Kiravian history, responsible for solidifying Coscivian supremacy over Great Kirav and facilitating the peaceable integration of the Gaelic and other peoples into the Coscivian Empire. The defeat of the Cromwelutes sparked a cultural renaissance in Northeastern Kirav, particularly [[Kaviska]] and [[Ilánova]], and cleared the way for Coscivian and Gaelic resettlement of the North Coast and Northwest.

==Background==

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It is unclear what caused the Cromwelutes to transition from this lifestyle to piracy and conquest, and historical inquiry has been hampered by the fact that the Cromwelutes left no written records. It is generally agreed that economic growth and development in the Coscivian-Celtic parts of what would become Kiravia and increased maritime trade in the region was a key factor, as it made Kiravian ships and settlements more attractive targets. Other proposed factors include possible changes to Cromwelute socio-political organisation that allowed for the rise of aggressive warlords, or the spread of a new, violent form of Germanic paganism.

By the time of the Depredations, Coscivian settlement in Northern Ixnay was mainly concentrated around the Kyigrava Watershed, Míhanska Bay, and Fariva Bay; and in Koskenkorva, [[Ilánova]], Wintergen, and [[Æonara]]. More remote settlements could be found along the coasts of [[Irovasdra]], [[Kastera]], [[Hiterna]], [[Intravia]], and the Íravokan Sea coast of ~~Kiygrava~~. Celtic settlements were found throughout Northeast Great Kirav, Ilánova, and Vrykróva. 150 years after the beginning of colonisation, the Coscivian colonies in Ixnay were now reasonably well-populated, well-developed, and prosperous, trading among themselves, with the Imperial metropole, and other societies, especially those in [[Levantia]]. Cordial relations had been established between the Coscivian and Celtic polities based largely on their shared tradition of Insular Christianity. This generally peaceful environment meant that, with the exception of ~~Kiygrava~~, the Coscivian and Celtic polities did not maintain large standing armies, and relied upon (often poorly-trained and poorly-organised) local militias for defence.

By the time of the Depredations, Coscivian settlement in Northern Ixnay was mainly concentrated around the Kyigrava Watershed, Míhanska Bay, and Fariva Bay; and in Koskenkorva, [[Ilánova]], Wintergen, and [[Æonara]]. More remote settlements could be found along the coasts of [[Irovasdra]], [[Kastera]], [[Hiterna]], [[Intravia]], and the Íravokan Sea coast of Kaviska. Celtic settlements were found throughout Northeast Great Kirav, Ilánova, and Vrykróva. 150 years after the beginning of colonisation, the Coscivian colonies in Ixnay were now reasonably well-populated, well-developed, and prosperous, trading among themselves, with the Imperial metropole, and other societies, especially those in [[Levantia]]. Cordial relations had been established between the Coscivian and Celtic polities based largely on their shared tradition of Insular Christianity. This generally peaceful environment meant that, with the exception of Kaviska, the Coscivian and Celtic polities did not maintain large standing armies, and relied upon (often poorly-trained and poorly-organised) local militias for defence.

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 The '''Cromwelute Wars''' ([[Kiravic Coscivian|Kiravic]]: ''Dyra Gromhuélulya'') were a series of wars fought between the Coscivian Empire and its Gaelic allies against the [[Cromwelutes]] of northern [[Ixnay]] around the turn of the 13th century ''anno Domini''. Cromwelute raids on Kiravian shipping and settlements, and later conquest of territory in Great Kirav and Koskenkorva by the Cromwelutes prompted retaliation from the affected populations, which was initially organised on the level of individual Coscivian colonies and coalitions of Gaelic and Koskenkorvan polities, but from [[1210]] onward came under the unified command of the Commonwealth of Arms, led by the Coscivian Empire. The series of Commonwealth offensives beginning in the autumn of [[1211]] successfully removed the Cromwelutes from Great Kirav, Koskenkorva, and their adjacent islands, culminating in the Cromwelute Genocide.
-The wars are considered a foundational event in Kiravian history, responsible for solidifying Coscivian supremacy over Great Kirav and facilitating the peaceable integration of the Gaelic and other peoples into the Coscivian Empire. The defeat of the Cromwelutes sparked a cultural renaissance in Northeastern Kirav, particularly [[Kiygrava]] and [[Ilánova]], and cleared the way for Coscivian and Gaelic resettlement of the North Coast and Northwest.
+The wars are considered a foundational event in Kiravian history, responsible for solidifying Coscivian supremacy over Great Kirav and facilitating the peaceable integration of the Gaelic and other peoples into the Coscivian Empire. The defeat of the Cromwelutes sparked a cultural renaissance in Northeastern Kirav, particularly [[Kaviska]] and [[Ilánova]], and cleared the way for Coscivian and Gaelic resettlement of the North Coast and Northwest.
 ==Background==
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 It is unclear what caused the Cromwelutes to transition from this lifestyle to piracy and conquest, and historical inquiry has been hampered by the fact that the Cromwelutes left no written records. It is generally agreed that economic growth and development in the Coscivian-Celtic parts of what would become Kiravia and increased maritime trade in the region was a key factor, as it made Kiravian ships and settlements more attractive targets. Other proposed factors include possible changes to Cromwelute socio-political organisation that allowed for the rise of aggressive warlords, or the spread of a new, violent form of Germanic paganism.
-By the time of the Depredations, Coscivian settlement in Northern Ixnay was mainly concentrated around the Kyigrava Watershed, Míhanska Bay, and Fariva Bay; and in Koskenkorva, [[Ilánova]], Wintergen, and [[Æonara]]. More remote settlements could be found along the coasts of [[Irovasdra]], [[Kastera]], [[Hiterna]], [[Intravia]], and the Íravokan Sea coast of Kiygrava. Celtic settlements were found throughout Northeast Great Kirav, Ilánova, and Vrykróva. 150 years after the beginning of colonisation, the Coscivian colonies in Ixnay were now reasonably well-populated, well-developed, and prosperous, trading among themselves, with the Imperial metropole, and other societies, especially those in [[Levantia]]. Cordial relations had been established between the Coscivian and Celtic polities based largely on their shared tradition of Insular Christianity. This generally peaceful environment meant that, with the exception of Kiygrava, the Coscivian and Celtic polities did not maintain large standing armies, and relied upon (often poorly-trained and poorly-organised) local militias for defence.
+By the time of the Depredations, Coscivian settlement in Northern Ixnay was mainly concentrated around the Kyigrava Watershed, Míhanska Bay, and Fariva Bay; and in Koskenkorva, [[Ilánova]], Wintergen, and [[Æonara]]. More remote settlements could be found along the coasts of [[Irovasdra]], [[Kastera]], [[Hiterna]], [[Intravia]], and the Íravokan Sea coast of Kaviska. Celtic settlements were found throughout Northeast Great Kirav, Ilánova, and Vrykróva. 150 years after the beginning of colonisation, the Coscivian colonies in Ixnay were now reasonably well-populated, well-developed, and prosperous, trading among themselves, with the Imperial metropole, and other societies, especially those in [[Levantia]]. Cordial relations had been established between the Coscivian and Celtic polities based largely on their shared tradition of Insular Christianity. This generally peaceful environment meant that, with the exception of Kaviska, the Coscivian and Celtic polities did not maintain large standing armies, and relied upon (often poorly-trained and poorly-organised) local militias for defence.
 ==Course==

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