First Sack of Yophénthë

The First Sack of Yophénthë in 840 is generally regarded as the historic end of the High Empire of Yophenthean. The empire and capital city were especially vulnerable due in part to the War of the Courtiers. During this time, the Empire was under the system of the unified monarchy. The function of the king and the high priest of Arathrax were held in the same person of the ruling monarch who was invariably called 'Erreach'. Additionally, all military power was exercised by the legate patron. In 833, the legate patron died without a clear successor. Consequently, the War of the Courtiers as generals and princes of various lesser aristocratic houses arose claiming the office of the legateship. The empire was seen as weak and Gavalúkh the Skylord saw an opportunity.

Chronology of Events

• 824 to 833: Lelabardil Dynasty, Legate Patron
• 833: Death of Legate Patron, no successor
• 833 to 840: War of the Courtiers
• 837: Mustering of the Tuvarions (837)
• 838: Ascent of Erreach XIII to the throne of the Priest-King of Yophénthë
• 838: Thracians and allies winter near what is modern Borenlas
• 839: Sack of Bryndyd (839)
• 840: First Sack of Yophénthë, slaying of Erreach XIII

Invasion of Gavalúkh the Skylord

Main article: Invasion of Gavalúkh the Skylord

The Invasion Route of the Sky Armada of Gavalúkh the Skylord

See Also

• Erreach XIII, 838 to 840
• High Yophenthean Empire
• Invasion of Gavalúkh the Skylord
• Lelabardil Dynasty, 824 to 833
• List of Yophenthean Rulers of Erechóreb
• Second Sack of Yophénthë
• Third Sack of Yophénthë
• War of the Courtiers, 833 to 840