Imperial War

The Imperial War, also known as Alexander's Adjudication, was a crucial moment in the history of the Arenean Republic and a rebellion against it, started off by Adrianus Augustus and completed by his son Alexander and his daughter Aemilia. It lasted for almost twenty-eight years: from the Vestras Incident in 193 A.K. to Alexander's coronation in Vesper Aestas at the beginning of 221 A.K.

Prelude
For many centuries, the first day of summer marked the day when the senate came to Vestras in full force to visit the remaining members of the legendary House Augustus to dine and feast with them. In truth and officially, it was a way of checking if they had been behaving well, for the Augustuses were known to be very powerful and dangerous. On that beautiful day in 193 A.K., the Princeps of Vesper Aestas, Duperius Sophoro, came to the island with all his men, among them Senator Pravo Nemine and Ranaeus Demonti (his left and right hand).

They feasted and celebrated peace, though in a secret meeting in the Pantheon Duperius had made a deal with Pravo to end the line of House Augustus once and for all, for he believed them to be far too dangerous, especially now that a son had been born to Adrianus and Arysta: Altys.

When Lady Arysta begged everyone's leave to visit the toilet, baby in hand, Pravo got up and took her by the arm, taking her on a 'stroll through the gardens'. In truth, the killer pushed the woman in the gutter and took his knife and baby Altys. His short life was ended right there and the Imperial War would soon begin. Right after the murder, Pravo Nemine knocked out Arysta and rushed back inside, where Adrianus' Guardian, Ferino Platro, had gathered with the other guards. They tried to overpower the senate, but it wasn't enough and Pravo, Duperius and Ranaeus escaped in time, as they knew about the murder. Other members of the senate weren't as lucky and died. Adrianus had rushed outside to his wife and remained on Vestras, alive. Arysta had survived as well, though she was injured.

First Years
After an emotional funeral for Altys Augustus, Adrianus jumped upon his horse and raced back to their small castle, where he locked himself in his solar for many days.