Day of Judgment

The Day of Judgment refers to a one-day conflict which unfolded on december 20th, 2013 between Pisa Manama's two sovereign states on one side, and allied insurgents on the other. More specifically, it was the day Bodglin first invaded both Sabrinia and Pieter Kingdom, causing both material and emotional damage in the process. The events of this day are still a controversial and politically sensitive subject within Pisa Manama, as interpretations of events tend to vary between nations.

Background


The Day of Judgment is generally considered the culmination of a long-standing conflict between Pisa Manama's original rulers and the foreigner Bodglin. When the lands were first divided in the Sabrina-Pieter partition agreement, Bodglin requested to be given land of his own. King Pieter was in favour of the proposal, but was overruled by Sabrina. Feeling betrayed, Bodglin threatened to pillage Sabrinia as well as Pieter Kingdom if he should get a chance, which led King Pieter to improve security of his lands, hoping Bodglin would simply give up and move on. In reality, Bodglin waited patiently to strike.

The Infidel
In early december 2013, a new traveler asked to be given land. King Pieter accepted, hoping to avoid a situation similar to the one with Bodglin. This traveler, commonly known as the Infidel, initially started construction of his own kingdom in the Oldmark Mountains, then known as Mount Erebor. It did not take long for his intentions to become clear, however. Using a pentagram on top of his mountain lair he soon summoned the false angel Richard in an attempt to destroy all of Pisa Manama. The angel did not listen to his commands, however, and King Pieter acted quickly to ensure Richard returned from whence he had come. The Infidel was also banished, but enlisted the help of a more potent, though less formidable ally: Bodglin. After being smuggled into Neutral Territory, Bodglin began his fateful rampage. As King Pieter was attending to other duties and Sabrina had just left on a new expedition, Bodglin was left unchecked for long enough to tear down the Shoebox, steal most of Sabrina's possessions and free her livestock. He was only stopped and routed by King Pieter as he started to assault Asylum Tower.

Aftermath
Bodglin's acts led to the immediate closure of all borders in Sabrinia and Pieter Kingdom, a situation which lasted until may 2014. Some historians suggest the assault on the Shoebox and the theft of its crown jewels signaled the end of Sabrinian dominance in the region. Depression over her losses may even have contributed significantly to Sabrina's eventual passing. Countless songs have been inspired by the Day of Judgment and many books have been written on the subject.