The Great Launch Sieges

The Launch Sieges were the first set of battles to take place on TownyHaven following the launch of the Siege Warfare update. Despite the server starting with a two week period peace; a combination of rising tensions, alliances, toxicity ,and control over important territory made war inevitable. A major alliance was formed between Iceland, Great Britain, and Japan who vowed to fight against the Hanseatic League and the town of Georgetown.

Iceland vs. Georgetown: On May 14th, two days before the release of siege warfare, a small skirmish between Iceland and residents of Budapest and Georgetown occurred just outside the town of Budapest. It was quick and easy win for Iceland, though hackusations were thrown around. This clash marked the point of no return for a war between Georgetown and Iceland. Iceland's leaders made a statement that they would attack Georgetown once siege warfare had been implemented. Iceland's allies of Great Britain and Japan also agreed to fight.

Great Britain vs. Hanseatic League: While a large simplification, the main conflict between Great Britain and the Hanseatic League was the town of Northumbria. Great Britain claimed that Northumbria infringed upon their claims in the British Isles. The Hanseatic League responded with force and refused to agree to Britain's land claims. According to TNN the League stated "...they can take (Great Britain) with their 12 person army plus 1 army ally." This was another turning point in that start of an inevitable war.

With Iceland's war goal against Georgetown and Britain's against the Hans, the alliance of the three created an almost world war with all three nations fighting in each battle on two continents.

The war against the Hanseatic League was a resounding success for the Allies. During their two sieges on Northumbria and Birka, the attacking armies meet little to no resistance. Some defenders at Northumbria were even seen wearing only iron armor. The siege on Birka by Japan orginally saw no defenders at all. Northumbria fell within only a few hours and Birka's siege score was so in favor of the allies that victory was certain. The two attacks on Northumbria and Brika completely obliterated the League, with some leaders leaving the server completely. The Hans were essential wiped out.

Georgetown however, managed to adequately fight off its attackers. The allies overwhelming numbers caused the residents of Georgetown to get creative with their defense implmenting all sorts of tactics. Tunneling, Invisiable potsions, Elytras, Debuffs, Lava casts