Tecrian invasion of Udrana

The Tecrian invasion of Udrana or Tecrian - Udranan War was a land war fought between the Kingdom of Tecria and the Principality of Udrana. In November 1002, the Kingdom of Tecria invaded Udrana, by crossing through the provinces of the allied Kingdom of Voplana. Upon arriving in Udrana, Tecrian troops swept through the villages of Eastern Udrana, heading for the capital, Iapodia.

In Decemer 1002, the Tecrian army laid siege on Iapodia, a heavily fortified city, though lacking in defensive manpower, as Udrana had just recovered from famine, which claimed the lives of many.

By January 1003, the Tecrian army had succeeded in capturing Iapodia. With the remainder of the Udranan army trapped inside the walls of the city, the Tecrian army spared very few lives. The total amount of Udranan casualties is estimated to be from 11'000 to 12'000 of the original Udranan army of 12'500 men.

Casualties for the Tecrian army were significantly low, estimated to be around 600.

Due to the low Tecrian casualties and the comparatively high number of Udranan casualties, the siege of Iapodia is considered a legendary battle in Tecrian folklore, as it highlights the strength and determination the Kingdom of Tecria had in establishing a new empire.

In February 1003, the Tecrian Royal Council assembled and announced the establishment of the Tecrian Empire, which received Papal recognition in April.

In Udrana, January marks the annual 'month of mourning', in which citizens of Iapodia hold religious ceremonies in honor of the Udranan army that fought against the Tecrian invasion. Though this practice is officially outlawed by Tecrian law, many Udranans still hold ceremonies in private.