Rebellion (Harchong)

The Rebellion was a major serf uprising in North Harchong in 903.

In Year of God 903, the long-oppressed serfs of North Harchong rebelled against their masters. They overran the capital city of Shang-mi, killed the emperor and broke imperial authority over three-quarters of the Harchong Empire (South Harchong only being one-quarter of the total land). Many atrocities were committed by the rebelling serfs against their former masters.

The ensuing chaos gave rise to two major divisions: the Charisian-supported United Provinces in the west; and East Harchong, led by Earl Rainbow Waters, protected by the Mighty Host of God and the Archangels, and supported by Mother Church.

Central Harchong, however, descended into warlordism and bloodshed. Many of these warlords - such as Yinzhung Fangzhin and Kaihwei Pyangzhow - professed loyalty to the emperor in the South, but really wanted to establish their own independent realms. The mountainous Chynduk Valley, seemingly uniquely, was able to survive relatively peacefully and independently, due to its isolation and lack of serfs or resident lords (meaning there were not major hostilities within the valley).