Second Arcandian Revolution

Second Arcandian Revolution
Whispers of Rebellion (1874)
Date December 12, 1873 – October 15, 1875 Location Arcandias (Valora, Ignatia) Result Independence of Valora and Ignatia from foreign colonial powers Partial independence for Arcandias Establishment of the Arcandian Council Thalassia remains under foreign control (until 1922)
Belligerents
Arcandian Revoultionary Forces	Terra Argo
Commanders and leaders
Rafael Vargas Isabella de Soto	Unkown
Strength
10,000 mercenaries and local volunteers	15,000 colonial troops
Casualties and losses
3,500 killed or wounded	4,200 killed or wounded

The Second Arcandian Revolution (1873–1875) was a successful independence movement in Arcandias, fueled by the rise of a new class of wealthy businessmen and backed by influential local elites. The revolution sought to control Arcandias' lucrative trade in luxury goods and rare minerals from Terra Argo colinizers. Unlike the failed First Arcandian Revolution, which had been undermined by a lack of resources and support, the Second Revolution was carefully planned and funded, resulting in the successful liberation of two of Arcandias' three main islands in 1875. The final island remained under colonial control until 1922, when a series of negotiations and financial buyouts brought the islands together under a unified Arcandias for the first time.

Background

By the mid-19th century, Arcandias had undergone significant economic changes. The discovery of new vast deposits of rare earth minerals and the growing demand for luxury goods produced on the islands attracted a new class of wealthy businessmen to the region. These men were tasked with managing and expanding the mining facilities and luxury trade routes, and they soon realized the economic potential of controlling these industries directly, without the interference of the ouside powers. In contrast to the failed First Arcandian Revolution of the 1820s, the Second Revolution was led by this new class of elites, many of whom were recent arrivals to the islands. These businessmen, along with influential local landowners who had long-standing grievances against the colonial government, began to organize a well-funded and well-armed independence movement.

Rising Tensions

The colonial power had become increasingly unpopular in Arcandias due to their exploitative policies and monopolization of resources. The Terra Argo administration imposed strict regulations on trade, forcing Arcandian merchants to sell their goods at reduced prices and heavily taxing local businesses. The local elite, many of whom had originally benefited from the colonial system, began to backslide under these restrictions as they saw more wealth being siphoned off by colonial interests.