Rivia (city)
History Northern Wars In early July 1267, during the beginnings of the Second Northern War, the castle, as the whole Rivia, was marched upon by the Nilfgaardian Army led by Field Marshall Menno Coehoorn.
History
Northern Wars
In early July 1267, during the beginnings of the Second Northern War, the castle, as the whole Rivia, was marched upon by the Nilfgaardian Army led by Field Marshall Menno Coehoorn. Prepared for a siege lasting months, Rivia capitulated after two days under the pressure of the guilds and the merchants who were promised that, should the town open its gates and pay a ransom, it wouldn't be sacked. Coehoorn kept his promise, and swiftly moved the army northward, leaving numbers to occupy the city.
Duke Ardal aep Dahy, one of Emhyr's advisors, was given control of the city, and used it as a temporary base of operations in the war. Queen Meve however, managed to retake the castle and the city in the Battle of Rivia Castle.
In 1268, the financial situation became the cause of enriched speculations and spread of racism towards non-humans in the city, blamed for most of the disease in Rivia. This, and a lot of other factors, led to a violent pogrom that later took place.
Notable people
Locations
- Elm
- Loch Eskalott
- The Rooster and Mother Hen
- Wirsing's tavern
- Rivia Castle
- Army barracks and royal warehouses
- Market and Exchange