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The end of hostilities in [[Sarpedon]] and elsewhere lead almost immediately to a bitter rivalry between [[Urcea]] and [[Caphiria]] due to lasting enmity but also unresolved issues from the war that the [[League of Nations]] could not or would not resolve. From the perspective of [[Caphiria]], the creation of Valcenia and its addition to the [[Levantia and Odoneru Treaty Association]] was considered the "crown jewel" of [[Levantine Creep]], and consequently policymakers in [[Venceia]] believed it must redouble its efforts - rather than reduce them - to undermine the influence of [[Urcea]] everywhere. For Urcean policymakers, the occupation of [[Veltorina]] was unacceptable despite the fact they had agreed to it, and [[Caphiria]]'s continuing suppression of [[Catholic Church|Levantine Catholics]] was viewed as intolerable. Additionally, Urcea's role in the war had lead to it adopting a position of the "guarantor of [[Sarpedon]]'s liberties", a worldview that directly contrasted with Caphiria's intentions to grow its own influence. Consequently, various posturing and other geopolitical efforts between the two powers would begin immediately, beginning the decades long [[Occidental Cold War]] that would dominate Urcean foreign policy for the next several generations. Politically, the Commonwealth Union continued its majority in the [[Concilium Daoni]] in the [[1955]] election. John Donnula was elected [[Procurator]] and [[Chancellor and Temporary President]], a role he would retain for more than a decade. | The end of hostilities in [[Sarpedon]] and elsewhere lead almost immediately to a bitter rivalry between [[Urcea]] and [[Caphiria]] due to lasting enmity but also unresolved issues from the war that the [[League of Nations]] could not or would not resolve. From the perspective of [[Caphiria]], the creation of Valcenia and its addition to the [[Levantia and Odoneru Treaty Association]] was considered the "crown jewel" of [[Levantine Creep]], and consequently policymakers in [[Venceia]] believed it must redouble its efforts - rather than reduce them - to undermine the influence of [[Urcea]] everywhere. For Urcean policymakers, the occupation of [[Veltorina]] was unacceptable despite the fact they had agreed to it, and [[Caphiria]]'s continuing suppression of [[Catholic Church|Levantine Catholics]] was viewed as intolerable. Additionally, Urcea's role in the war had lead to it adopting a position of the "guarantor of [[Sarpedon]]'s liberties", a worldview that directly contrasted with Caphiria's intentions to grow its own influence. Consequently, various posturing and other geopolitical efforts between the two powers would begin immediately, beginning the decades long [[Occidental Cold War]] that would dominate Urcean foreign policy for the next several generations. Politically, the Commonwealth Union continued its majority in the [[Concilium Daoni]] in the [[1955]] election. John Donnula was elected [[Procurator]] and [[Chancellor and Temporary President]], a role he would retain for more than a decade. | ||
During this early period of the Cold War, officials from the [[Catholic Church]] and [[Imperial Church]] agreed to meet on [[Urlazio]] in the context of the new period of global peace. This meeting, a formal synod, would be aimed at increasing cooperation and dialogue between the two churches. The [[ | During this early period of the Cold War, officials from the [[Catholic Church]] and [[Imperial Church]] agreed to meet on [[Urlazio]] in the context of the new period of global peace. This meeting, a formal synod, would be aimed at increasing cooperation and dialogue between the two churches. The [[Urlazio Synod]] was to be the first effort at rapprochement since the beginning of the [[Great Schism of 1615]]. In a series of acts secret from both the public and [[Apostolic King of Urcea]] at the time, the [[Government of Urcea]] secretly collaborated with the [[Government of Caphiria]] to scuttle the plans for the synod by introducing travel bans and other incidents which convinced the Caphirian bishops that the Catholic Church was not operating in good faith. The failure of the Synod bitterly disappointed most Urceans, who passed blame to [[Caphiria]], intensifying hatred for the country. | ||
== Urlazio controversy and Kipling == | == Urlazio controversy and Kipling == | ||
King Patrick IV unexpectedly took ill in December of 1966 and composed his last will and testament. The King showed signs of improvement throughout much of January due to rapid advances in medical technology, but his condition was determined to be terminal by 20 January 1967 and he entered rapid decline soon after. On 1 February 1967, following a decade and a half of rule, King Patrick IV died. His 62-year old brother, Caelian II, ascended to the throne. His first act was a public release of Patrick's will, which released to the public the details of the [[ | King Patrick IV unexpectedly took ill in December of 1966 and composed his last will and testament. The King showed signs of improvement throughout much of January due to rapid advances in medical technology, but his condition was determined to be terminal by 20 January 1967 and he entered rapid decline soon after. On 1 February 1967, following a decade and a half of rule, King Patrick IV died. His 62-year old brother, Caelian II, ascended to the throne. His first act was a public release of Patrick's will, which released to the public the details of the [[Urlazio Synod]], including incontrovertible evidence that the Commonwealth Union had organized the collapse of the Synod. By the end of February, John Donnula, leader of the Commonwealth Union, admitted his responsibility and resigned both positions, inaugurating the [[1967 Urcean political crisis]]. | ||
At the end of the crisis, Thorpe Aedansson emerged as [[Chancellor and Temporary President]]. King Caelian II controversially decided to appoint the leader of the [[Julian Party (Urcea)|Julian Party]], Petrio Amphár - considered to be a "neutral party" as a third party - as [[Procurator]] for the remaining term, an appointment Aedansson was forced to accept in order to retain the working majority in the [[Concilium Daoni]]. Far from serving as a "lame duck", Amphár and Aedansson embarked on an aggressive policy platform in order to retain control of the government and in order to move on from the fallout of the Synod Affair. Consequently, on 1 April 1967, Amphár received a semi-permanent appropriation for a military campaign in [[Alshar]]. On 15 April, Amphár announced it would join its [[Levantia and Odoneru Treaty Association]] partner [[Burgundie]] in combating militants in [[Alshar]], beginning Urcea's inclusion in [[Operation Kipling]] which would last nearly a decade. | At the end of the crisis, Thorpe Aedansson emerged as [[Chancellor and Temporary President]]. King Caelian II controversially decided to appoint the leader of the [[Julian Party (Urcea)|Julian Party]], Petrio Amphár - considered to be a "neutral party" as a third party - as [[Procurator]] for the remaining term, an appointment Aedansson was forced to accept in order to retain the working majority in the [[Concilium Daoni]]. Far from serving as a "lame duck", Amphár and Aedansson embarked on an aggressive policy platform in order to retain control of the government and in order to move on from the fallout of the Synod Affair. Consequently, on 1 April 1967, Amphár received a semi-permanent appropriation for a military campaign in [[Alshar]]. On 15 April, Amphár announced it would join its [[Levantia and Odoneru Treaty Association]] partner [[Burgundie]] in combating militants in [[Alshar]], beginning Urcea's inclusion in [[Operation Kipling]] which would last nearly a decade. | ||