Fate of Centurs

The Fate of the Centurs: A Tragic Conclusion

  The Centur Confederation, a significant tribal group within Exalia, met a devastating end as a direct aftermath of the Chamalian Wars. Their alliance with the Chamalia Empire, originally intended to preserve their autonomy against neighboring kingdoms, ultimately catalyzed their downfall.
 

Discovery of the Alliance

Documents and intelligence recovered towards the end of the Chamalian Wars revealed the Centur Confederation's deep cooperation with Chamalia. This evidence illuminated their role in sustaining Chamalia’s military efforts, significantly altering Exalia's perception of the Centurs from neutral parties to active antagonists.
 

Retaliatory Campaign

Feeling betrayed and threatened, King Alden III of Ruden led a coalition of human kingdoms in a punitive campaign against the Centurs, commencing in 639 AF. The campaign was executed with decisive force, aimed at preventing any future threat from the Centurs and securing the coalition's borders.
 

Complete Annexation and Genocide

The military offensive against the Centurs was characterized by overwhelming force and was aimed at ensuring their total subjugation. The Centur military and administrative structures were dismantled, their settlements seized, and a large portion of their population was either killed in battle or in subsequent systematic massacres.
 

Integration into Ruden’s Territory

The lands formerly belonging to the Centur Confederation were annexed into Ruden's territory, significantly expanding its geographical and resource base. This integration involved resettling Ruden’s population into strategic areas and establishing military garrisons to enforce new order.
 

Legacy and Reflection

The eradication of the Centur Confederation and the annexation of their lands remain as stark reminders of the brutal realities of post-war retributions and the extreme consequences of wartime political alliances. This episode has profoundly influenced how alliances and conflicts are managed in Exalia, prompting ongoing discussions about the moral implications of such actions.
  The legacy of the Centurs' downfall serves as a cautionary tale about the instability of wartime alliances and the harsh outcomes of geopolitical maneuvers, reminding current and future leaders of the necessity for prudence and humanity in international relations.