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 * An Empire Split in Twain (Part I)

The Battle of Moldaufurt (June 1601): Valiant as they fought, the Hussite forces were unable to prevent a Westrian offensive, losing many key cities, most notably of them Moldaufurt. Counteroffensives were mounted to drive off invading forces yet they failed to put a dent on the opposition, forcing Bohemian forces to withdraw to territories outside of the HRE to rebuild as the Imperial army threatens Königgratz.

The Tirol Campaign (Autumn-Winter 1601): A consortium of Princes, hoping to catch the Westrians off-guard, launched a campaign on the Tirol region. The plan was somewhat badly planned and was delayed multiple times before beginning in the autumn of 1601. However, it wasn't long until the snow set in, and the mountainous terrain of Tirol didn't do them any service. Instead, it stalled the situation long enough for a small but sufficient Imperial force to repel the planned attack.

Their Rightful Place (late 1602): Holding on to one duchy and two Free Cities within the Empire, Vestkyst has served as a source of unease tension for Westria. Deciding that such situation should be no more, Erszebet Bathory commanded an army to march northwards past the subdued western Bohemia in order to put pressure on the city of Lybæk. Many Protestant princes were bribed into giving access, helped by the strong Imperial presence and Vesnia's unfinished mobilisation; which allowed the Westrian army to establish a foothold within Vestkyst-controlled Lauenburg in October 1602, where they would set up for an attack. Reinforcements are also expected, with Hispanian mercenary companies aiding their cause.

The Wolf Awakens (December 1602): Westria's building-up in Lauenburg has not gone unnoticed. Anticipating a conflict, Vestkyst has already began a gradual mobilisation some time before the war, but the core force would be some time away from being ready. For the time being, a token force is sent to Lybæk in anticipation of reinforcement, while a navy wing, led by Admiral Konstaze Lenz, was ordered to station just outside of Dutch waters, ready to take action if the revolt flares up once again.

The Revolt, Reignited (March 1603): And it did. A Walloon battalion crossed into Dutch territory while attempting to stealthily attack a nearby prince, violating the former peace treaty. Said battalion was intercepted near Luik and half of it was destroyed, leading the others fleeing south along the Meuse. Once again, the Dutch Front burst open.

Conference of Salzburg (March 1603): In a meeting at the city of Salzburg, the representatives of Bavaria and Westria appeared to disagree on what to proceed with the war. The former claimed that they should be subduing nearby princes and expanding the Catholic base, while the latter remains adamant that Vestkyst is a more direct threat to the stability of the empire. This discord led to the Duke of Bavaria personally leading battle, occupying a few princes just on its border. A rift has formed between the two only strong Catholic powers within the Empire, yet their similarities remain to glue them together.

Plight of Nameur (February 1604): Walloon forces, already preoccupied with harassing troops from the bordering Princes, were now stretched thin having to also deal with a new wave of Dutch assaults. Along the Meuse, and with naval support from Konstanze Lenz's fleet, they managed to plow through local defenses before setting siege on the city of Nameur. By February, the city was sacked, its riches stolen, and its citadel almost destroyed from the bombardment. Those fleeing from the city cried evil, while some Dutch military leaders blamed "rogue mercenary bands" for the looting. For the time being, however, all the revolt could do is march on. The forces present on Wallonia, both Imperial and local, fled to Charleroi to regroup, while sending news of the plight to Wien requesting reinforcements.

A Question in Leadership (Spring 1604): Vesnia's inaction have led some Princes of the Protestant League to question their leadership, and rightfully so. In a meeting in Mainz, several envoys came forward calling out their slow mobilisation, and threatened a change in leadership if things do not change. As a compromise, it was agreed that Vesnia would assist Bohemia in driving off Imperial presence in Moldaufurt and surrounding areas.

The Resistance (Summer 1604): Imperial occupation has not sat well with the Bohemian populace. Several peasant revolts flared up, yet they failed due to the lack of organisation and iron. However, an insurrection by a local lord succeeded in liberating the city of Pilsen, and with the arrival of Vesnian forces, local Hussite resistance began slowly but surely cutting off the supply routes to the north for Westria.

Battle for Lübeck (November 1604): After two years of reasserting their grasp on Lauenburg, it was time to march on Lübeck. With a large army waiting on the side, and several mercenary companies joining them from other Catholic states, they marched on Lübeck on November 1604. Bohemia's situation has not been in favour of their supply lines, but that should be dealt with soon, should it? Entirely detached and out of touch with how bad the situation may be just a few hundred kilometres down south, the generals in charge of the Imperial army began surrounding the city. The Battle for Lübeck has begun.

Stand for Lybæk (November 1604): With Lybæk (Lübeck for the Germans) looking increasingly threatened by Imperial presence, the defenses of the city are improved at a constant rate. Reinforcements pour into and around the city as core Vestkyster battalions are activated, building up a formidable defensive force, some of it right under the eyes of Imperial scouts. The Elbe was laden with sharp pikes in order to discourage further river crossings for the opposition. The Northmen are ready to make a stand for the Hanseatic city.