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The Umbral River region has been a contested border between Gojyria and Almyrk for hundreds of years. During the Almyrk Revolution, Gojyria consolidated its control over the fertile soil and rich forests just south of Almyrk’s provincial control and other than occasional border town clashes the matter seemed settled.

In 2020, a small team of geologists discovered oil and uranium deposits just south of the Umbral River and tensions once again flared as the nations hotly debated who owned what resources. Diplomacy would turn into saber rattling until in 2022, The Almyrk Republic deployed Task Force Primeval to secure the area by force. Gojyria’s Task Force Ouroboros was in turn deployed to seize the entire province and wipe them out. Task Force Primeval was pushed out of the southern Umbral River region, but managed to secure a small amount of assets before reconsolidating within their provincial borders while Task Force Ouroboros secured the river.

After the fighting in The Umbral River region, conflict exploded along the entire border between the Kingdom Of Gojyria and The Almyrk Republic. Each nation looked to the North for vital resources which could turn the tide of the battle.

The Northern tundra province of Pnath was once a military stronghold for Almyrk before its reformation into a republic. Largely abandoned since a series of severe blizzards damaged much of the infrastructure with no budget allocated for repairs, the war made it a valuable strategic position. Usable stockpiles of munitions and equipment in the area, and a key ridgeline providing overwatch were the primary objectives of Almyrk’s Task Force Raptor. Gojyria’s Task Force Mammoth meanwhile made a daring aerial insertion to attempt to capture the location ahead of Almyrk forces.

The ensuing battle resulted in much of the depot being pillaged and bombarded with artillery while both sides took heavy losses. After a difficult battle, the decision was made that Task Force Mammoth would attempt to evacuate via helicopter having at least denied the enemy resources. This extraction would never come, and Task Force Raptor wiped out Gojyria’s forces to the last, securing the Pnath ridgeline for Almryk.

Seeking to undermine Gojyrian logistics and deal a blow to their trade based economy, The Almyrk Republic sent Task Force Vulture to capture the shipping hub of Tauk deep within Gojyrian borders. Warned ahead of time by their intelligence network, Gojyria evacuated the civilian population and directed Task Force Basilisk to hold the city by any means necessary.

Task Force Basilisk met the invaders head on and swiftly repelled the initial Almyrk probing attack. More Alkmyrk forces were mobilized, but environmental factors and an overwhelming number of coordinated defenders kept Tauk in Gojyrian hands, albeit in a tenuous position with frequent harassment.

The Kingdom’s high command determined that a counter assault was necessary to push Almyrk forces from the area, but during the skirmish Task Force Vulture was able to secure much of the city though at great cost. Seeing the tenacity of Almyrk fighters and assessing potential losses from prolonged conflict the Kingdom Of Gojyria ultimately withdrew forces from the city limits and shelled Tauk to rubble to draw out the weary Almyrk fighters. The escaping members of Task Force Vulture were hunted, engaged, and eliminated. Task Force Basilisk left no survivors. Tauk remains in Gojyrian control, but as a dessicated husk of a city.

After a full year of battles with Almyrk forces, Gojyrian King George Plantier IV has declared their objective to be no less than a full annexation of Almyrk territory unless the Republic offers an unconditional surrender. Not interested in surrender, Almyrk forces have begun to mass in the Forn Valley just west of the Umbral River provincial capital. The terrain is mountainous and difficult to pass, but offers excellent defense to troops within the valley and logistical support via the river.

The Almyrk Republic deployed Republican Guard Chapter Mongoose to secure forward terrain in the Forn Valley region and block the advance of Gojyria’s TF KINGSNAKE, Company K. What followed was a pitched battle for key structures leading to the encirclement of Almyrk forces while Gojyria undermined logistical assets with wide flanking efforts. Assessing the situation to be untenable, Almyrk command pulled the Republican Guard back to the valley’s key airfield after securing only a small amount of assets from their forward-most position.

While Gojyrian forces searched for ordnance, Guard Chapter Mongoose consolidated control over the air field. Irregular volunteer forces attached to Mongoose conducted harassing patrols and ambushes which made KINGSNAKE’s advance treacherous. After many frustrated efforts to seize the airfield, Gojyrian High Command deployed ordnance assets to render the area inhospitable to further defense. Reluctantly, Almyrk forces vacated the area and ascended the steep valley hills.

Against all odds, Gojyria’s loyal soldiers attempted the climb, making use of hidden foot trails to bypass enemy positions until encountering overwhelming Almyrk resistance just shy of the summit. With so much of their energy and resources already expended, there was simply no way for KINGSNAKE to assault though the harsh terrain and coordinated defense. Literally and figuratively tired of the cat and mouse game, Gojyrian High Command pulled their forces back to their most defensible structures before deploying more ordnance to force Almyrk troops to give chase for once.

As darkness fell, Guard Chapter Mongoose descended from their fighting positions and laid an overwhelming assault on the exhausted members of KINGSNAKE. Before long, all communications with Gojyrian High Command were severed and it is believed Company K was eliminated to the man.

The Almyrk Republic’s gamble worked, and they took control the Forn Valley.

Following Almyrk victory at the Pnath Forward Logistics Center, the next year was plagued with harsh chills, logistical setbacks, and broken promises from the Almyrk government. As the failed assault into Tauk and desperate retaking of the Forn Valley sapped many critical resources, the remnant of Task Force Raptor was left to hold the line in the Pnath province. They patrolled the northern tundra with what little support could be mustered from the South.

While Almyrk command allowed the position to stagnate, Gojyria’s intelligence assets had been watching. With the northern position’s morale and resources low, the King gave the order to attempt once more to take Pnath in order to split Almyrk forces onto a new front. Task Force Northman was deployed with the task of avenging their fallen comrades and establishing a permanent foothold in Pnath.

As Task Force Northman inserted to the Pnath Forward Logistics Center, they were quickly spotted due to Task Force Raptor’s vigilance. The invaders were quickly engaged with small arms and indirect mortar fire stalling their advance. After reconsolidating, elements including Gojyria’s 3rd GSOD and OI-SOG, along with unidentifed foreign advisors, took initiative and seized the high ground.

Almyrk forces, including local Homeguard volunteers, responded with raids to secure resources before engaging Gojyrian forces with indirect mortar fire and unsuccessful counter-assault actions. As darkness fell, both elements conducted further raids to secure advantageous terrain and eliminate enemy key personnel. Finally, after heavy casualties and desertion, the loyal remnants of TF Raptor were overwhelmed and destroyed by TF Northman. This marked the first Gojyrian victory on Almyrk soil, now drenched in the blood of both nations.

As the war between the Kingdom of Gojyria and Almyrk Republic drags on, the Chimeran Mountains between the two nations continue to act as a natural barrier with major fighting concentrated around the more developed border crossings. With The Almyrk Republic’s footholds secured for now in the Forn Valley and Umbral Province, the Kingdom of Gojyria is exploring all avenues to bring the fight into Almyrk territory.

Decades ago, a mountain-traversing highway project had been considered by the neighboring countries until the Almyrk revolution removed the prior government which had taken the lead. The wilds of the Chimeran Mountains have since only hosted a small regiment of Gojyrian border guards and the smugglers they occasionally contend with. With the war escalating, Gojyrian command has ordered a full scale occupation of the project site for development. Troops and construction equipment don’t move quietly though, and Almyrk intelligence quickly caught wind of their enemy’s intentions. Now the site of what was once a great cooperation between the nations will become the site of a brutal forested battle through the Chimeran Mountains…

The peace was shattered that day in the quiet and remote Chimeran Mountains as Almyrk and Gojyrian forces once again clashed.  Acting in concert with the Almyrk Survey Service and supported by light vehicles, TF PIONEER deployed to survey and secure the area for a highway project which would enable

the advance of their frontline into Gojyrian territory.  To counter-act this expansion, the Kingdom of Gojyria assembled the numerically superior TF BLACK KNIGHT though their light vehicle support was tragically lost to the treacherous trail conditions of the mountains.

Brutal close quarters fighting quickly broke out in the dense forest with corporate mercenaries advised by members of the Almyrk Special Tasks Group initiating contact with Gojyrian forces and confining them to low ground while TF PIONEER units secured a retired comms relay station and established occupation of the main highway path.  Over the next several hours, TF BLACK KNIGHT would rally and secure a foothold on the high ground but could not make the Almyrk task force abandon their project. However, both sides’ supply lines were stretched thin due to the terrain and tempo of violence.

After a failed artillery barrage and continued logistical difficulties , Almyrk command called for TF PIONEER to consolidate and hold the highest point in their AO for support from a follow-on force. In a last ditch effort to dislodge their enemy from the Chimeran Mountains, TF BLACK KNIGHT courageously assaulted uphill once more. Keenly avoiding ambush by taking the unexpected route, Gojyrian forces hit hard to begin the final confrontation. In the ensuing battle, both sides sustained heavy casualties but ultimately Gojyrian forces were beaten back and scattered from the high ground. TF PIONEER now awaits support to finish the project they surveyed, while Gojyrian forces gather again to organize another wave of resistance.

With the Fórn Valley secured by Almyrk forces last year, the enraged King of Gojyria ordered an escalation of efforts to make inroads to Almyrk territory. After Gojyrian victory at the Pnath FLC, their offensive efforts could now count on logistical support from the North and the Kingdom immediately capitalized with a two-stage attack plan. First, deploying forces to the Chimeran Mountains to establish another land-route further south in Almyrk territory and second, by massing for their largest attack yet in the Forn Valley. In response, Almyrk Command has consolidated forces in the Fórn Valley to mass for a counterattack and retake initiative from Gojyria by not only repelling their forces, but pushing beyond to break out of Forn Valley and occupy the border crossing and send forces deeper into Gojyrian territory. In the vast Fórn Valley, both sides now meet supported by vehicles, indirect fire, and drone operators. This stands to be the longest and bloodiest battle in the Skjult War yet.

The sun shined down on the mountains, making the treacherous march upward all the more strenuous with the heat. On orders from the King, Task Force Strider deployed to the Fórn Valley with vehicle support and attached members of OI-SOG and 4th

GSOD advising both regular Gojyrian forces and prisoner conscripts. Their mission was to occupy the high ground and collapse down into the valley in order to destroy Alymrk positions. On their insert, forward reconnaissance elements encountered and destroyed an Almyrk vehicle patrol, but their cover was blown and they took heavy casualties.

In response, The Almyrk Republic’s Task Force Huntsman scrambled Homeguard units with advisors from 6STG and unidentified foreign units to find and fix Gojyrian forces. After climbing the hill and establishing a CP, they were able to begin patrols in the high ground and ultimately identify and destroy Gojyrian elements occupying their initial rally point. As the fighting continued into the night, each side would attempt to consolidate resources and conduct patrols to identify and destroy enemy positions. In the small hours of the morning, Gojyrian forces attacked the Almyrk CP with their efforts being narrowly repelled only by tight security.

With the sun rising, each faction enacted their end-game with Gojyrian forces attempting to spread out and pinch their enemy while Almyrk fighters consolidated and pressed across the high ground as one element. Ultimately, Task Force Huntsman was able to repel the Gojyrian flanks, identify the primary location of Task Force Strider’s command and resources, and make a coordinated push to destroy their presence. Task Force Strider was routed and forced to abandon all forward positions. Their shadows cast no longer on the Fórn Valley.

After the Almyrk Republic and Kingdom of Gojyria faced off in the Umbra Province, the area was physically and economically devastated. As part of a negotiated cease-fire agreement in civilian territory, the province became a demilitarized zone under the authority of a Provincial Government. While the southern half of the Umbra Province remained Gojyrian territory, Almyrk control of the northern capital district “swayed” elections to ensure the Provincial Governor protected their interests by allowing free trade throughout the province. With military forces reconsolidating elsewhere, the Provincial Guard was left in charge of peacekeeping.

Seizing the turmoil as an opportunity, large corporations and international conglomerates moved in to curry favor with the local government and exploit the resource-rich border region for themselves. The northern half of the Umbra Province under Almyrk control was almost entirely converted into a “Commercial Development Zone” by these conglomerates. Rival syndicates, seeing the vast concentration of wealth lining the coffers of those extracting the DMZ’s resources, wanted their own cut.

After the announcement of Governor Robert Haus’s UPSTART (Umbral Province Stimulus To Accelerate Rebuilding & Trade) initiative, things initially seemed to be going well for the Province. Business flourished and local owners even organized themselves into the Central River-valley Association of Businesses (CRAB) under the leadership of corporate weapons giant Solventis Industries. However, the peace could not last as the Gojyrian Metzger family took issue with the Almyrk led government and corporate control. Tensions escalated throughout the day, not eased at all by the corruption and drug trade facilitated by Robert Haus to the chagrin of Provincial Guard chief Clancy Wiegel. With his alliances rapdily crumbling, Robert Haus called for an art exhibition at his mansion to bring the citizenry to heel with a display of his wealth and power that night.

The art show was an unmitigated disaster. The Black River Company which had been hired for security largely collaborated with a series of thieves who stole all of the governor’s cultural artifacts. The insulted Police Chief and Provincial Guard eventually arrested the Governor as he attempted to flee before deploying to pacify the Capital District. With the assistance of corporate security forces, Robert Haus was able to escape only to be seized upon by the citizenry who had united under the CRAB banner along with the Metzgers in their hatred of his corruption. The Provincial Guard attempted to reclaim their fugitive, but were unsuccessful and Robert Haus was finally ransomed off to unknown corporate interests.

Come morning, the Governor’s attempt to resume official duty was quickly interrupted by his arrest and trial where he was found guilty and handed over to the Provincial Guard. An unknown shooter finally ended the life of the man who had tried to rob the Province blind. Meanwhile, Gojyrian OI-SOG elements infiltrated Umbral City and attempted to bring the CRAB and Metzger leaders to justice for their own activities against the interest of the Crown. Solventis leader Willem Sunderland, himself embroiled in scandal and having become addicted to the drugs peddled by Robert Haus is believed to have overdosed in the chaos. A pitched battle between OI-SOG forces, the citizenry, and what remained of the Provincial Guard ultimately wiped out the Gojyrian incursion. Finally Metzger was tried and executed by Clancy Wiegel, the last faction leader standing.

With no government, the Provincial Guard scattered to the wind, and all the major faction leaders dead, the Umbral Province once more fell into anarchy…

After last summer's civil unrest the Umbral Provincial Government has effectively collapsed, taking any chance of a continued cease fire between Gojyrian and Almyrk forces with it. International interests have evacuated their employees from the Almyrk Commercial Development Zone in anticipation of continued violence and poor weather. With the war spreading and worsening throughout the border regions of Skjult, neither country can afford to leave the power vacuum unfilled. Now both the Gojyrian Royal Army and Almyrk Republican Guard are swarming in to secure the province for their own purposes.

After the loss of Gojyrian special operations assets during the unrest, the Goyrian Royal Army has assembled a task force of loyal forces to seize the Umbral Capital District as a staging area for a larger offensive into The Almyrk Republic. The Almyrk Republic for its part has assembled a Republican Guard task force to secure the Umbral Province and continue to exploit its resources to support their wartime economy. Both forces are counting on accomplishing these objectives to support further offensive action through the rest of the year. With stakes this high, there's no time to wait for nicer weather. Both forces must make ready for a full scale winter battle for the Umbral Province.

Only the ice underfoot made a sound as The Umbral Province was once again invaded by Gojyrian and Almyrk forces.  No less than a full company marched from each side, loaded for bear and ready to reclaim the territory and resources left behind in the wake of the summer’s unrest.  Evacuation orders blew with the snow in the wind.  The Almyrk Republic’s Task Force Wendigo arrived first in the Capital District and dug in, emplacing heavy weapons and deploying members of the Homeguard and attached ASOC/STG elements to conduct patrols and interrupt any incursions.  The Kingdom Of Gojyria’s TF GROND soon found themselves in a protracted siege attempting to seize the key structures with waves of Paramarines, OI-SOG and GSOD specialists, and unknown advisors.  Despite setbacks and the valiant efforts of Republic troops, The Kingdom finally secured the Capital District only to find it looted of usable assets.  Skirmishes continued until dark with neither side able to fully secure the Province’s northern end.  As supplies ran low and casualties mounted from both the fighting and the cold, the difficult decision had to be made to refocus the mission on what sensitive assets could be secured from the region.

Anomalous satellite signals drew TF Wendigo south first to secure a priority asset of vital strategic importance, and resist Gojyrian advance until an extraction could be achieved.  TF GROND, seeing the trap, bypassed the defensive line and instead took up occupation of Umbral City to acquire sensitive intelligence and usable resources from the former regional headquarters of Solventis Industries.  To stop the looting and secure their exit, Almyrk forces were forced to abandon their defensive position and give chase to reclaim what had once been the heart of commerce in the region.  Ultimately, Gojyrian forces held long enough to secure an extraction for their main task force and left behind only the expendable 10th Penal Brigade to delay Almyrk forces behind them.  The prisoners fought to the last man before being overwhelmed, giving the rest of TF GROND time to escape with their treasures.  Task Force Wendigo finally stood alone in the desolate ruins, awaiting their own extraction from the ransacked, forsaken Umbral Province.  Silence fell once again with the screams of the dying carried away by the bitter cold winds.

During the last battle in the Chimeran Mountains, The Almyrk Republic’s Task Force Pioneer repelled Gojyrian forces and seized key territory to resume development on a highway project which would enable The Republic to advance further south into enemy territory. This and the successful defense of The Fórn Valley became key propaganda victories for The Almyrk Republic and spurred unprecedented volunteer drives and support for the war effort. However, the collapse of the Umbral Province DMZ and subsequent fighting there became an economic and logistical burden which stalled development of the Chimeran highway project. With little work done, but fresh reinforcements on the way TF PIONEER has remained in a holding pattern to prepare for a new offensive or Gojyrian counter-attack.

Not looking to sit idly by while the Republic readies to move south, the Kingdom of Gojyria has reassessed their strategy in the region. After the routing of TF Black Knight the highway project has been deemed not viable. The King has now ordered the assembly of a new task force whose only mission is to destroy the Almyrk occupation in the Chimeran Mountains and render future highway development impossible. Once again, the war blazes a trail toward escalation and soon the bodies of Skjult’s fighters would rest on the forest floor among the deadfall.

Moving with the cover of rainfall, Gojyria’s TF SPIRE inserted from the south. An eclectic mix of 732nd GMTG, Paramarines, Penal Brigade soldiers, OI-SOG, and foreign soldiers made for a company strength task force ready to overwhelm the smaller Almyrk force. On first contact, TF PIONEER put up a spirited defense with support from STG units, local Homeguard, and embedded foreign advisors, but the superior numbers of Gojyrian forces eventually overwhelmed their forward positions. PIONEER fell back to the signal station and call for resupply and reinforcement while Gojyria’s company consolidated its foothold on the high ground. After securing resupply, TF SPIRE began sending harassment elements to press their advantage and destabilize Almyrk positions. While PIONEER was able to keep the signal station long enough to call in significant resupply, reinforcements could not be scrambled and their position was deemed untenable.

PIONEER reconsolidated in the north, intending to use the clearing to airdrop heavy equipment and eventual reinforcement. As with all plans though, the enemy gets a vote and TF SPIRE had more votes. A full company assault on the Almyrk landing ultimately wiped out nearly all of TF PIONEER, giving Gojyria control of the high ground. What was left of PIONEER and a small contingent of scrambled reinforcements attempted to secure an alternate LZ in the low ground, but ultimately TF SPIRE wiped out what was left of the Almyrk forces in the Chimeran mountains. The mud now hungrily consumes the bodies of the fallen.

After several years of conflict, many pockets of the population of Skjult have been left without homes and with nowhere to go. These large groups of migrants and refugees have put a strain on both The Almyrk Republic and Kingdom Of Gojyria, with both having to shift their focus from military control to policing behind their front lines.

In the Pnath province, Gojyrian forces have held the Pnath Forward Logistics Center with little opposition for over a year, but they face a new problem. Refugees have settled within the facility seeking shelter from the war in the cold winter months, and as the summer rolls around the Pnath FLC has been repurposed as a refugee camp. As fighting moves elsewhere, the King has ordered Gojyrian Royal Forces and engineers to prepare the site to be a haven for Gojyrian citizens, and any Almyrk civilians who are willing to earn their keep.

To lower the risk of civil conflict, Almyrk and Gojyrian citizens have been broken into two main camps. An appointed police force of Royal Peacekeepers answering to the military occupation has helped create an uneasy peace as both camps share the same goals: Stability and prosperity. However, Gojyrian citizens hold more economic power, more access to clean water, and more resources to keep their businesses running. Many subjects are unhappy with a lack of relief efforts, but still they work hard to support one another and remain loyal to The Crown. They hope for continued peace to demonstrate the viability of their settlement and spur greater development.

Almyrk civilians begrudgingly accept the situation they have found themselves in as new “Royal Subjects” on historically Republican territory. There is resentment against the Gojyrian invaders, both among those native to Pnath and those driven there by the war. The Almyrk camp has also been established under the watchful eye of the occupying force in an area with less resources and no access to clean water without reliance on trade with the Gojyrians. Still, many simply wish to live their lives, run businesses, and ride out the war without bloodshed. The Almyrk values of hard work, free trade, and wealth creation fuel industry even in the harshest conditions.

In this uneasy peace however, there are nefarious forces at work. There are those who wish to create a new order to suit their goals, those who wish to line their own pockets no matter who gets hurt, and those who wish to undermine the viability of peace altogether. The time is coming where all citizens will have to decide who they are and where their loyalties lie…

AAR:

Tensions were high on the weekend of July 19/20, 2025 as the Gojyrian occupation began distributing Crowns as the official currency of the Pnath Economic Development Zone.  Immediately, accusations of unfair distribution and paranoia about theft ignited tensions between the Almyrk and Gojyrian settlers.  Petty crime and attempts to sabotage rival businesses soon flooded the Royal Peacekeepers with unprecedented call volume, stretching the local police force thin.  As the Peacekeepers were being run ragged, illicit ammunition trade and militia efforts from the populace soon created a hostile environment which made peacekeeping efforts nearly impossible.  In the power vacuum, the seeds of a movement for independence were sown.

As night fell and civilians formed their own neighborhood watch without the interference of Gojyrian or Almyrk government, The King ordered the rogue state blockaded and deployed GSOD operatives to disrupt the independence movement.  GSOD operations through the night succeeded in securing interdicted supplies and arresting the black market merchant who enabled such chaos.

In the morning the independent state movement found itself rudderless and beset with cult influence.  In desperation to establish a new order and with little unified Gojyrian citizenry, the Royal Peacekeepers found themselves forced to ally with the Almyrk settlers.  To establish a new political order, elections were held and quickly won by a Gojyrian national with promises of a rocket program.  No sooner than the election was declared however the winning candidate found himself assassinated.  Tired of the disorder in the region, the rocket scientists detonated their chemicals and contaminated the Economic Development Zone to prevent use of medical supplies.  With no more aid coming, the Almyrk settlers united for one more push and managed to seize control of the Economic Development Zone, though its future remains uncertain…

After The Almyrk Republic successfully defended their foothold in the Fórn Valley, it has become their most forward position in the advance toward Gojyrian territory. The loss of the Chimeran highway project and the unstable occupation of the ravaged Umbral Province have made the Fórn Valley all the more important. Now, The Republic’s forces prepare to advance a motorized platoon toward the Gojyrian border in order to secure crossing for follow-on forces to penetrate deeper into the Kingdom.

Gojyrian intelligence, having spotted the Almyrk advance, has deployed their own forces from the Chimeran Mountains to counter the Almyrk offensive, destroy their personnel and equipment, and destabilize their foothold in order to establish their own to create a solid line of defense along their border. As personnel and heavy equipment advance toward the border region again, the footsteps and engines echo together through the valley to sing a song of imminent conflict.

AAR:
News from Fórn Valley - With advance warning from ASOC intelligence, the Almyrk Republic’s Task Force Trebuchet rallied for a spirited defense of the Fórn Valley.  Command mobilized Homeguard elements and Panthera Rangers with support from Special Tasks Groups, foreign advisors, and improvised technicals to stop the Gojyrian advance and hold out for follow on forces.  However, the loss of armored backup and logistical challenges with the difficult terrain hamstrung defensive preparations.

Emboldened by Gojyrian victory in the Chimeran Mountains, the King’s Battlegroup Saber stormed the Fórn Valley.  Led by the King’s Dragoons the Gojyrian battle group of OI-SOG, regular Gojyrian forces, and international support aggressively advanced and rapidly took ground.  By cornering the Almyrk task force on the high ground and harassing them throughout the night, they were able to soften the enemy presence.  Task Force Trebuchet rallied for company offensives to dislodge isolated Gojyrian platoons on the high ground and consolidate their position.  Ultimately, it was not enough.  Reconsolidated at full company strength, Battlegroup Saber finally managed to destroy Almyrk presence in the Fórn Valley.  The gunshots ceased only after the screams of the dying.

The echoes of battle faded and the Fórn Valley once again fell silent.

Despite securing their foothold in the Umbral Province the prior year, The Almyrk Republic’s heavy losses in the Chimeran Mountains and Fórn Valley have made efforts push further into Gojyrian territory impossible.  Instead, the Almyrk military hunkered in place while the Republic’s government spent the past year mired in byzantine contract negotiations for resource extraction to continue to fund the war.  International buyers and Almyrk domestic industry partners have finally reached an agreement, and now the Almyrk military is expected to bear the weight of providing security for lucrative mining operations to enrich their corporate overlords.  Supply and morale are low, but perhaps the revenue from these operations will pay to fix the desperate situation.

Keen to undermine funding for his adversary’s war effort and reclaim the contested border province, the King has ordered the Gojyrian Royal Armed Forces to disrupt these operations at all cost.  Gojyrian forces now march once again to the Umbral Province, newly fitted with abundant supply.  Soon the cycle of violence will once again consume The Umbral Province.  No Peace On Skjult.

AAR:

The two forces clashed in the northern Umbral Province as Gojyrian forces marched through the snow to quickly destroy the Almyrk position at Fort Grima and occupy that key terrain. Almyrk forces held out as long as they could in the Capital Business Park, and nearly stopped the Gojyrian advance before being overwhelmed. Both sides reconsolidated and conducted patrols to isolate the enemy, and ultimately the Gojyrian task force was victorious in destroying the Almryk foothold at the airport and effectively taking the northern Umbral Province.

However, attrition had taken its toll and both forces were heavily depleted. The exhausted remnants battled over what meager supplies were left at Fort Grima, but the Almyrk task force was unable to overwhelm the Gojyrian invaders. In a desperate bid to survive until spring, they retreated to find shelter elsewhere while the exhausted Gojyrian troops huddled together trying not to freeze to death in the cold walls of the fortress they had managed to secure for their King.