The quiet dawn over the Northern Lands was shattered—not by swords or muskets—but by words.
Leaflets and newspapers, printed in secret and distributed with urgency, fluttered from village noticeboards to city squares.
On every page, in bold black ink, the same message was proclaimed:
"The People's Union of the North hereby declares the Civil War against the Crown.The Age of Tyranny Ends Now."
Emil's Voice Across the Land
From Dünrath, Emil's speech was reprinted in full, his words reaching the hands of farmers, soldiers, and nobles alike:
*"For too long, the people have bent beneath the yoke of barons and kings.For too long, our voices have been silenced, our homes burned, and our children starved.Today, we stand and say — enough.
This is not merely rebellion. This is the birth of a new nation.We will fight not for power, but for justice, equality, and freedom.
Let the Crown send armies. We shall answer with muskets and will.Let the lords bring their knights. We bring the people."*
Ripples Through the Kingdom
The declaration ignited fires across the Northern Lands.
Union militias rallied openly, donning their red armbands with fierce pride.
The Crown's forces, caught off guard by the bold announcement, scrambled to respond.
Barons called for immediate levies, while the Crown Prince's advisors debated strategy—and panic.
The War Begins
Emil stood in Dünrath, watching the sun rise over snow-capped peaks.
"This is no longer a hidden war," he said quietly to Jorund. "It is a reckoning."
The drums of civil war echoed loud and clear.