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*{{flagicon|Lysia}} [[Lysia|Lysian Kingdom]]
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* [[File:Côte d'Émeraude.png|20px|border]] [[Côte d'Émeraude]]
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* [[File:Côte d'Émeraude.png|20px|border]] Charles de la Roncière
* [[File:Côte d'Émeraude.png|20px|border]] Charles de la Roncière
* [[File:Côte d'Émeraude.png|20px|border]] Henri Martin {{KIA}}
* [[File:Côte d'Émeraude.png|20px|border]] Henri Martin {{KIA}}
* [[File:Côte d'Émeraude.png|20px|border]] Antoine de Fougeraie
* [[File:Côte d'Émeraude.png|20px|border]] Marc-Antoine de Fougeraie
* [[File:Côte d'Émeraude.png|20px|border]] Pierre Leclerc
* [[File:Côte d'Émeraude.png|20px|border]] Pierre Leclerc
* [[File:Côte d'Émeraude.png|20px|border]] Jean Dupont
* [[File:Côte d'Émeraude.png|20px|border]] Jacques de Colligny
* [[File:Côte d'Émeraude.png|20px|border]] Lucien Beauchamp
* [[File:Côte d'Émeraude.png|20px|border]] Benoît-Lucien Beauchamp


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The '''Emerald War''' (also known as ''Guerre de l'Émeraude'' in [[Lysian language|Lysian]]) was a war fought between the Lysian colony of [[Côte d'Émeraude]] and the [[Pecario|Kingdom of Pecario]]. This conflict occurs for the Pecarian control over the resources of the Lysian colony and to prevent a rival power from establishing a lasting presence around Manamana Bay. This conflict destroyed any future Lysian attempts to colonize the Manamana Bay.
The '''Emerald War''' (also known as ''Guerre de l'Émeraude'' in [[Lysian language|Lysian]]) was a war fought between the Lysian colony of [[Côte d'Émeraude]] and the [[Pecario|Kingdom of Pecario]]. This conflict occurs for the Pecarian control over the resources of the Lysian colony and to prevent a rival power from establishing a lasting presence around [[Manamana Bay]]. This conflict destroyed any future Lysian attempts to colonize the Manamana Bay.


==Context==
== Context ==
The colony of Côte d'Émeraude was founded in 1637 to the east of the Kingdom of Pecario. At the time, Pecario did not concern itself with the settlers, being too busy stabilizing and rebuilding the lands they had just conquered. The Lysian colony, taking advantage of this situation, expanded to reach a territory of 100,000 square kilometers by 1660. Despite its large size, the colony struggled to develop as it heavily relied on supplies brought by the [[Florentia|Governorate of Florentia]] and was greatly outnumbered.
 
The colony of [[Côte d'Émeraude]] was founded in 1637 to the east of the [[Kingdom of Pecario]]. At the time, Pecario did not concern itself with the settlers, being too busy stabilizing and rebuilding the lands they had just conquered. The Lysian colony, taking advantage of this situation, expanded to reach a territory of {{convert|100000|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}} by 1660. Despite its large size, the colony struggled to develop as it heavily relied on supplies brought by the [[Florentia|Governorate of Florentia]] and was greatly outnumbered.


By 1680, Pecario had experienced exponential growth and undergone a significant demographic boom due to [[Pecario#La Gran Peregrinación|La Gran Peregrinación]]. The kingdom then began to seek expansion of its borders and looked eastward. Brief diplomatic exchanges were made between the Lysian governor and Pecarian diplomats, but nothing was officially signed, with the burning question of borders left unanswered.
By 1680, Pecario had experienced exponential growth and undergone a significant demographic boom due to [[Pecario#La Gran Peregrinación|La Gran Peregrinación]]. The kingdom then began to seek expansion of its borders and looked eastward. Brief diplomatic exchanges were made between the Lysian governor and Pecarian diplomats, but nothing was officially signed, with the burning question of borders left unanswered.


In 1685, King [[Gilete de Orozco]] of Pecario, frustrated by the situation, issued an ultimatum to the colony: the Lysians must unconditionally cede a large part of their colony to the kingdom in order to hope for signing a non-aggression pact. Lysian Governor [[Charles de la Roncière]] formally refused, and the Kingdom of Pecario declared war on the colony in March 1687.
In 1685, King [[Gilete de Orozco]] of Pecario, frustrated by the situation, issued an ultimatum to the colony: the Lysians must unconditionally cede a large part of their colony to the kingdom in order to hope for signing a non-aggression pact. Lysian Governor [[Charles de la Roncière]] formally refused, and the Kingdom of Pecario declared war on the colony in {{date|March 1687}}.


==Course of the War==
== Course of the War ==
The precarious situation of the Lysian colony and the significant population difference with Pecario led Lysian Governor Charles de la Roncière to adopt a defensive position with the aim of awaiting potential external reinforcements or forcing the enemy to retreat.
 
The precarious situation of the Lysian colony and the significant population difference with Pecario led Lysian Governor [[Charles de la Roncière]] to adopt a defensive position with the aim of awaiting potential external reinforcements or forcing the enemy to retreat.


=== Major battles ===
=== Major battles ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;margin:auto;" summary="Battles during the Anglo-Lysian War"
 
{| class='wikitable' style='text-align:center;margin:auto' summary='Battles during the Anglo-Lysian War'
|+ '''Major battles during the Emerald War'''
|+ '''Major battles during the Emerald War'''
|- style="vertical-align:bottom; border-bottom:1px solid #999; "
|- style='vertical-align:bottom; border-bottom:1px solid #999'
! style="text-align:center;" | Battle
! style='text-align:center' | Battle
! style="text-align:center;" | Lysian numbers
! style='text-align:center' | Lysian numbers
! style="text-align:center;" | Pecarian numbers
! style='text-align:center' | Pecarian numbers
! style="text-align:center;" | Lysian casualties
! style='text-align:center' | Lysian casualties
! style="text-align:center;" | Pecarian casualties
! style='text-align:center' | Pecarian casualties
! style="text-align:center;" | Result
! style='text-align:center' | Result
|-
|-
! style="text-align:right;" | [[Battle of Champlain|Champlain]]
! style='text-align:right' | [[Battle of Champlain|Champlain]]
|30
|250
|21
|700
|3
|15
|10
|60
|Anglian-allied Victory
|Lysian victory
|-
|-
! style="text-align:right;" | [[Siege of Fort Gris|Fort Gris]]
! style='text-align:right' | [[Siege of Fort Gris|Fort Gris]]
|2,372
|1'000
|8,344
|5'000
|2,372
|Unknown
|8,344
|140
|Lysian-allied Victory
|Pecarian victory
|-
|-
! style="text-align:right;" | [[Battle of Lauvère|Lauvère]]
! style='text-align:right' | [[Battle of Lauvère|Lauvère]]
|14,367
|3'200
|7,200
|7,000
|3,600
|1'200
|377
|Unknown
|Lysian-allied Victory
|Pecarian victory
|-
|-
! style="text-align:right;" | [[Siege of Besanciennes|Besanciennes]]
! style='text-align:right' | [[Siege of Besanciennes|Besanciennes]]
|9,500
|3,500
|5,600
|5,000
|524
|1,500
|5,600
|Unknown
|Anglian victory
|Pecarian victory
|-
|-
! style="text-align:right;" | [[Battle of Grandport (1687)|Grandport]]
! style='text-align:right' | [[Battle of Grandport (1687)|Grandport]]
|3,200
|1,200
|1,786  
|1,786  
|100
|50
|486
|14
|Anglian-allied victory
|Pecarian victory
|-
|-
! style="text-align:right;" |[[Siege of Saint-Louis|Saint-Louis]]
! style='text-align:right' |[[Siege of Saint-Louis|Saint-Louis]]
|20,400
|7'000
|15,000  
|4'500
|1,200
|1,100
|7,600
|1'870
|Anglian victory
|Pecarian victory
|-
! style='text-align:right' | [[First battle of Sainte-Anne|Sainte-Anne]]
|1'000
|1,500
|30
|700
|Lysian victory
|-
|-
! style="text-align:right;" | [[Battle of Grandes-Chutes|Grandes-Chutes]]
! style='text-align:right' | [[Battle of Grandes-Chutes|Grandes-Chutes]]
|5,000
|3,000
|12,000
|1,200
|440
|440
|60
|60
|Lysian victory
|Lysian victory
|-
|-
! style="text-align:right;" | [[Battle of Grandport (1688)|Grandport]]
! style='text-align:right' | [[Battle of Grandport (1688)|Grandport]]
|4,828
|2,828
|4,500  
|1,500  
|664
|380
|644
|1'000
|Anglian victory
|Pecarian victory
|-
|-
! style="text-align:right;" | [[Siege of Gentillac|Gentillac]]
! style='text-align:right' | [[Siege of Gentillac|Gentillac]]
|3,866
|7'500
|6,900
|4'000
|1,088
|250
|833
|930
|Lysian victory
|Pecarian victory
|-
|-
! style="text-align:right;" | [[Battle of Sainte-Anne|Sainte-Anne]]
! style='text-align:right' | [[Second battle of Sainte-Anne|Sainte-Anne]]
|6,000
|900
|7,000
|3'000
|30
|300
|700
|130
|Anglian victory
|Pecarian victory
|-
|-
|}
|}


===1687===
=== 1687 ===
In April 1687, the Pecarian fleet established a blockade of the Lysian colony with the aim of preventing the Governorate of Florentia from resupplying Côte d'Émeraude. Simultaneously, the Pecarian army, under the command of General Antonio Ramirez, began the siege of Fort Gris, the main Lysian fortress in the north of the colony.
 
[[File:1677 Valenciennes.jpg|thumb|Pecarian assault during the Siege of Fort Gris.]]
 
In {{date|April 1687}}, the Pecarian fleet established a blockade of the Lysian colony with the aim of preventing the Governorate of Florentia from resupplying Côte d'Émeraude. Simultaneously, the Pecarian army, under the command of General [[Antonio Ramirez]], began the siege of [[Fort Gris]], the main Lysian fortress in the north of the colony.
 
Reacting promptly, Lysian reinforcements led by [[Henri Martin]] were sent to prevent the fall of the fortress and secure the north of Côte d'Émeraude. The reinforcements arrived near [[Lauvère]], where they fell into a Pecarian ambush on {{date|20 June 1687}}. Sergeant Henri Martin was killed, and his surviving forces dispersed.
 
In {{date|August 1687}}, receiving no reinforcements and lacking supplies, Captain [[Antoine de Fougeraie]] capitulated with his forces, and Pecarian forces overran Fort Gris. The fall of Fort Gris was a decisive victory for the Pecarian army, opening the way to the south of the colony and its capital, [[San Luis (Pecario)|Saint-Louis]]. In {{date|December 1687}}, Lysian Admiral [[Lucien Beauchamp]] attempted to break the Pecarian blockade, but without success. Messages were sent to [[Florentia]] requesting reinforcements, but they went unanswered.
 
=== 1688 ===
 
[[File:Jan karel donatus van beecq battle of tobago 1677064457).jpg|thumb|Pecarian naval bombardment of Saint-Louis during the siege of the city.]]


Reacting promptly, Lysian reinforcements led by Henri Martin were sent to prevent the fall of the fortress and secure the north of Côte D'Emeraude. The reinforcements arrived near Lauvère, where they fell into a Pecarian ambush on June 20, 1687. Sergeant Henri Martin was killed, and his surviving forces dispersed.
Lysian forces attempted to halt the Pecarian advance on the capital during the [[Battle of Claire-Rivière]] in {{date|February 1688}}. [[Pierre Leclerc]] emerged victorious against the troops of [[Golarte de Villaquira]], despite being outnumbered. However, this victory did not prevent the capture of the town of [[Châtions]]. In {{date|June 1688}}, Pecarian forces dangerously approached [[Saint-Louis]], and Pierre Leclerc attempted once again to repel the enemy but was defeated at the [[Battle of Grandes-Chutes]]. Seriously wounded, he narrowly escaped capture with the help of his men, who carried him back to Saint-Louis. The defeat at Claires-Chutes allowed Antonio Ramirez's forces to begin besieging the city. [[Charles de la Roncière]] attempted negotiations, but [[Antonio Ramirez|Ramirez]] refused, demanding the unconditional surrender of the capital. The non-combatant population of Saint-Louis was redirected to the southernmost city in the colony, [[Gentillac]].


In August 1687, receiving no reinforcements and lacking supplies, Captain Antoine de Fougeraie capitulated with his forces, and Pecarian forces overran Fort Gris. The fall of Fort Gris was a decisive victory for the Pecarian army, opening the way to the south of the colony and its capital, Saint-Louis. In December, Lysian Admiral Lucien Beauchamp attempted to break the Pecarian blockade, but without success. Messages were sent to Florentia requesting reinforcements, but they went unanswered.
In {{date|September 1688}}, [[Lucien Beauchamp]] made one last attempt to break the Pecarian blockade with what remained of the colonial fleet. However, the numerous galleons of Admiral [[Lucon de Alcaraz]] inflicted a costly defeat that dashed Beauchamp's last hopes.


===1688===
On {{date|29 October 1688}}, Charles de la Roncière organized a sortie to repel an imminent Pecarian assault. Despite initial successes in the battle, Lysian forces had to retreat within the city's walls. Taking advantage of the exhausted state of the Lysian troops, Antonio Ramirez ordered a charge into the city. Intense but futile fighting ensued, and the Lysians surrendered at dusk to avoid a massacre. Charles de la Roncière was taken prisoner in the occupied Saint-Louis, awaiting the capture or surrender of Gentillac.
Lysian forces attempted to halt the Pecarian advance on the capital during the Battle of Claire-Rivière in February 1688. Pierre Leclerc emerged victorious against the troops of Golarte de Villaquira, despite being outnumbered. However, this victory did not prevent the capture of the town of Châtions. In June, Pecarian forces dangerously approached Saint-Louis, and Pierre Leclerc attempted once again to repel the enemy but was defeated at the Battle of Grandes-Chutes. Seriously wounded, he narrowly escaped capture with the help of his men who carried him back to Saint-Louis. The defeat at Claires-Chutes allowed Antonio Ramirez's forces to begin besieging the city. Charles de la Roncière attempted negotiations, but Ramirez refused, demanding the unconditional surrender of the capital. The non-combatant population of Saint-Louis was redirected to the southernmost city in the colony: Gentillac.


In September, Lucien Beauchamp made one last attempt to break the Pecarian blockade with what remained of the colonial fleet. However, the numerous galleons of Admiral Lucon de Alcaraz inflicted a costly defeat that dashed Beauchamp's last hopes.
[[Jean Dupont]], stationed in Gentillac, upon learning of the capture of Saint-Louis, persisted in combat despite letters from the imprisoned Roncière urging him to surrender. Pecarian troops reached the city gates in late {{date|November 1688}}, having faced guerrilla tactics from the last pockets of Lysian resistance. Captain [[Duran Cañero]] pleaded with Dupont to negotiate to spare the civilians trapped in the city. After multiple fruitless discussions, Cañero made the decision to bombard the city. Pecarian cannonballs struck the powder reserve of Gentillac, causing a massive fire that the settlers struggled to control. Realizing the gravity of the situation, Dupont surrendered to Pecarian forces on {{date|4 December 1688}}.


On October 29th, Charles de la Roncière organized a sortie to repel an imminent Pecarian assault. Despite initial successes in the battle, Lysian forces had to retreat within the city's walls. Taking advantage of the exhausted state of the Lysian troops, Antonio Ramirez ordered a charge into the city. Intense but futile fighting ensued, and the Lysians surrendered at dusk to avoid a massacre. Charles de la Roncière was taken prisoner in the occupied Saint-Louis, awaiting the capture or surrender of Gentillac.
== Treaty of Saint-Louis ==


Jean Dupont, stationed in Gentillac, upon learning of the capture of Saint-Louis, persisted in combat despite letters from the imprisoned Roncière urging him to surrender. Pecarian troops reached the city gates in late November 1687, having faced guerrilla tactics from the last pockets of Lysian resistance. Captain Duran Cañero pleaded with Dupont to negotiate to spare the civilians trapped in the city. After multiple fruitless discussions, Cañero made the decision to bombard the city. Pecarian cannonballs struck the powder reserve of Gentillac, causing a massive fire that the settlers struggled to control. Realizing the gravity of the situation, Dupont surrendered to Pecarian forces on December 4th, 1688.
The conflict ended in early 1688, although some pockets of resistance continued to fight through guerrilla warfare. Once the last Lysian combatants surrendered or were eliminated, a treaty was proposed to [[Charles de la Roncière]]. The [[Treaty of Saint-Louis]], named after the location where it was drafted, effectively resulted in the annexation of the entire colony of [[Côte d'Émeraude]] into the [[Kingdom of Pecario]]. Colonists were given the choice to either remain on their ancestral lands or leave the territory to try to reach [[Florentia]]. Most chose to leave the colony, but a minority opted to stay. They formed a small community of [[Lysian people|Lysians]], centered around [[San Luis (Pecario)|Saint-Louis]] (renamed after the conflict to ''San Luis''), which still exists to this day.


==Treaty of Saint-Louis==
The conflict ended in early 1688, although some pockets of resistance continued to fight through guerrilla warfare. Once the last Lysian combatants surrendered or were eliminated, a treaty was proposed to Charles de la Roncière. The Treaty of Saint-Louis, named after the location where it was drafted, effectively resulted in the annexation of the entire colony of Côte d'Émeraude into the Kingdom of Pecario. Colonists were given the choice to either remain on their ancestral lands or leave the territory to try to reach Florentia. Most chose to leave the colony, but a minority opted to stay. They formed a small community of Lysians, centered around Saint-Louis (renamed after the conflict San Luis), which still exists to this day.
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Emerald War
Victor Meirelles - 'Battle of Guararapes', 1879, oil on canvas, Museu Nacional de Belas Artes, Rio de Janeiro.JPG
The Battle of Lauvère, a decisive Pecarian victory
DateApril 1687 – December 1689
Location
Pecario
Result Treaty of Saint-Louis
Belligerents
Commanders and leaders
  • Côte d'Émeraude.png Charles de la Roncière
  • Côte d'Émeraude.png Henri Martin  †
  • Côte d'Émeraude.png Marc-Antoine de Fougeraie
  • Côte d'Émeraude.png Pierre Leclerc
  • Côte d'Émeraude.png Jacques de Colligny
  • Côte d'Émeraude.png Benoît-Lucien Beauchamp
  • Kingdom of Pecario.jpg Antonio Ramirez  
  • Kingdom of Pecario.jpg Castañon de Olivares
  • Kingdom of Pecario.jpg José de Orozco
  • Kingdom of Pecario.jpg Golarte de Villaquiran
  • Kingdom of Pecario.jpg Tomas Velasques
  • Kingdom of Pecario.jpg Duran Cañero
  • Kingdom of Pecario.jpg Lucon de Alcaraz
  • Kingdom of Pecario.jpg Andres Justeniano
Units involved
7'500 Lysians 15'000 Pecarians
Casualties and losses
5'265 casualties 4'904 casualties

The Emerald War (also known as Guerre de l'Émeraude in Lysian) was a war fought between the Lysian colony of Côte d'Émeraude and the Kingdom of Pecario. This conflict occurs for the Pecarian control over the resources of the Lysian colony and to prevent a rival power from establishing a lasting presence around Manamana Bay. This conflict destroyed any future Lysian attempts to colonize the Manamana Bay.

Context

The colony of Côte d'Émeraude was founded in 1637 to the east of the Kingdom of Pecario. At the time, Pecario did not concern itself with the settlers, being too busy stabilizing and rebuilding the lands they had just conquered. The Lysian colony, taking advantage of this situation, expanded to reach a territory of 100,000 km2 (39,000 sq mi) by 1660. Despite its large size, the colony struggled to develop as it heavily relied on supplies brought by the Governorate of Florentia and was greatly outnumbered.

By 1680, Pecario had experienced exponential growth and undergone a significant demographic boom due to La Gran Peregrinación. The kingdom then began to seek expansion of its borders and looked eastward. Brief diplomatic exchanges were made between the Lysian governor and Pecarian diplomats, but nothing was officially signed, with the burning question of borders left unanswered.

In 1685, King Gilete de Orozco of Pecario, frustrated by the situation, issued an ultimatum to the colony: the Lysians must unconditionally cede a large part of their colony to the kingdom in order to hope for signing a non-aggression pact. Lysian Governor Charles de la Roncière formally refused, and the Kingdom of Pecario declared war on the colony in March 1687.

Course of the War

The precarious situation of the Lysian colony and the significant population difference with Pecario led Lysian Governor Charles de la Roncière to adopt a defensive position with the aim of awaiting potential external reinforcements or forcing the enemy to retreat.

Major battles

Major battles during the Emerald War
Battle Lysian numbers Pecarian numbers Lysian casualties Pecarian casualties Result
Champlain 250 700 15 60 Lysian victory
Fort Gris 1'000 5'000 Unknown 140 Pecarian victory
Lauvère 3'200 7,000 1'200 Unknown Pecarian victory
Besanciennes 3,500 5,000 1,500 Unknown Pecarian victory
Grandport 1,200 1,786 50 14 Pecarian victory
Saint-Louis 7'000 4'500 1,100 1'870 Pecarian victory
Sainte-Anne 1'000 1,500 30 700 Lysian victory
Grandes-Chutes 3,000 1,200 440 60 Lysian victory
Grandport 2,828 1,500 380 1'000 Pecarian victory
Gentillac 7'500 4'000 250 930 Pecarian victory
Sainte-Anne 900 3'000 300 130 Pecarian victory

1687

Pecarian assault during the Siege of Fort Gris.

In April 1687, the Pecarian fleet established a blockade of the Lysian colony with the aim of preventing the Governorate of Florentia from resupplying Côte d'Émeraude. Simultaneously, the Pecarian army, under the command of General Antonio Ramirez, began the siege of Fort Gris, the main Lysian fortress in the north of the colony.

Reacting promptly, Lysian reinforcements led by Henri Martin were sent to prevent the fall of the fortress and secure the north of Côte d'Émeraude. The reinforcements arrived near Lauvère, where they fell into a Pecarian ambush on 20 June 1687. Sergeant Henri Martin was killed, and his surviving forces dispersed.

In August 1687, receiving no reinforcements and lacking supplies, Captain Antoine de Fougeraie capitulated with his forces, and Pecarian forces overran Fort Gris. The fall of Fort Gris was a decisive victory for the Pecarian army, opening the way to the south of the colony and its capital, Saint-Louis. In December 1687, Lysian Admiral Lucien Beauchamp attempted to break the Pecarian blockade, but without success. Messages were sent to Florentia requesting reinforcements, but they went unanswered.

1688

Pecarian naval bombardment of Saint-Louis during the siege of the city.

Lysian forces attempted to halt the Pecarian advance on the capital during the Battle of Claire-Rivière in February 1688. Pierre Leclerc emerged victorious against the troops of Golarte de Villaquira, despite being outnumbered. However, this victory did not prevent the capture of the town of Châtions. In June 1688, Pecarian forces dangerously approached Saint-Louis, and Pierre Leclerc attempted once again to repel the enemy but was defeated at the Battle of Grandes-Chutes. Seriously wounded, he narrowly escaped capture with the help of his men, who carried him back to Saint-Louis. The defeat at Claires-Chutes allowed Antonio Ramirez's forces to begin besieging the city. Charles de la Roncière attempted negotiations, but Ramirez refused, demanding the unconditional surrender of the capital. The non-combatant population of Saint-Louis was redirected to the southernmost city in the colony, Gentillac.

In September 1688, Lucien Beauchamp made one last attempt to break the Pecarian blockade with what remained of the colonial fleet. However, the numerous galleons of Admiral Lucon de Alcaraz inflicted a costly defeat that dashed Beauchamp's last hopes.

On 29 October 1688, Charles de la Roncière organized a sortie to repel an imminent Pecarian assault. Despite initial successes in the battle, Lysian forces had to retreat within the city's walls. Taking advantage of the exhausted state of the Lysian troops, Antonio Ramirez ordered a charge into the city. Intense but futile fighting ensued, and the Lysians surrendered at dusk to avoid a massacre. Charles de la Roncière was taken prisoner in the occupied Saint-Louis, awaiting the capture or surrender of Gentillac.

Jean Dupont, stationed in Gentillac, upon learning of the capture of Saint-Louis, persisted in combat despite letters from the imprisoned Roncière urging him to surrender. Pecarian troops reached the city gates in late November 1688, having faced guerrilla tactics from the last pockets of Lysian resistance. Captain Duran Cañero pleaded with Dupont to negotiate to spare the civilians trapped in the city. After multiple fruitless discussions, Cañero made the decision to bombard the city. Pecarian cannonballs struck the powder reserve of Gentillac, causing a massive fire that the settlers struggled to control. Realizing the gravity of the situation, Dupont surrendered to Pecarian forces on 4 December 1688.

Treaty of Saint-Louis

The conflict ended in early 1688, although some pockets of resistance continued to fight through guerrilla warfare. Once the last Lysian combatants surrendered or were eliminated, a treaty was proposed to Charles de la Roncière. The Treaty of Saint-Louis, named after the location where it was drafted, effectively resulted in the annexation of the entire colony of Côte d'Émeraude into the Kingdom of Pecario. Colonists were given the choice to either remain on their ancestral lands or leave the territory to try to reach Florentia. Most chose to leave the colony, but a minority opted to stay. They formed a small community of Lysians, centered around Saint-Louis (renamed after the conflict to San Luis), which still exists to this day.

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