Dudeland - 394 A.D

the Toads have mysteriously appeared in Europe, either transported through a dimensional portal or having established their own small kingdom in the chaos of the crumbling Roman Empire. As a result, they find themselves embroiled in a grand war for dominance. The war unfolds as the Roman Empire faces its decline, with various tribes and emerging powers clashing for control of Europe. The Toads, using their intelligence and agility, form their own alliances and armies to survive and thrive.

Key Nations and Factions
The Toadstool Kingdom (it was called Toadstool Kingdom before Dudeland)

Leader: General Toadbertus Maximus
A seasoned and strategic commander of the Toad Army, Toadbertus Maximus is a sharp tactician, known for his excellent coordination of his nimble Toad troops. His leadership has helped the Toadstool Kingdom establish a foothold in Gaul (modern France) despite the ongoing Roman civil wars.
Nation: The Toadstool Kingdom has claimed territory in southern Gaul, taking advantage of the instability of the Western Roman Empire. Their main cities are a blend of Roman and Toad architecture, with underground tunnels mimicking Toad Town from their Mushroom Kingdom origins. They specialize in hit-and-run tactics, using their agility to outmaneuver larger forces.
The Western Roman Empire

Leader: Emperor Honorius
Honorius, a weak and indecisive emperor, struggles to hold the crumbling Western Roman Empire together. His empire still controls Italy and parts of Gaul and Spain, but he faces growing threats from barbarian tribes and internal rebellion.
Key Player: Flavius Stilicho, the Roman general of Vandal descent, effectively runs the Western Roman Empire’s military. He sees the Toadstool Kingdom as both a threat and a potential ally against the Goths, Franks, and other Germanic tribes.
The Visigoths

Leader: Alaric I
Alaric, king of the Visigoths, is determined to carve out a permanent home for his people within the Western Roman Empire. Alaric’s forces, hardened by years of warfare against both Romans and other tribes, have been moving through the Balkans and Italy. They clash frequently with Toad forces as they attempt to cross into Gaul.
Objective: To capture territory from the Romans and drive out the Toadstool Kingdom, which they see as invaders.
The Hunnic Confederation

Leader: Uldin
Uldin, leader of the Huns, has been pushing into Europe from the east. His cavalry is unmatched in speed and ferocity, making the Huns a dominant military power. Uldin views the Toads with suspicion, but he is willing to strike alliances if it furthers his conquests.
Objective: To dominate the Eastern Roman Empire and push into Central Europe, using fear and rapid attacks to weaken any resistance.
The Franks

Leader: Chlodio the Long-Haired
Chlodio, king of the Franks, leads his people in northeastern Gaul. He’s opportunistic, seeing the Roman Empire’s weakness as a chance to expand Frankish territory. The Toads, with their small but fortified kingdom, are a new and strange enemy for him to conquer.
Key Player: Ragnacarus, a Frankish warlord who despises the Toads, has been leading raids into their territory, attempting to capture their mushroom-infused food supplies, which he believes grants the Toads unnatural speed and power.
Key Players
Toadbertus Maximus (Toadstool Kingdom)

Tactical mastermind who led the Toads into battle, gaining key victories with unconventional guerilla tactics.
Has formed a tentative alliance with Stilicho, but also seeks to carve out a lasting Toad kingdom in Gaul.
Flavius Stilicho (Western Roman Empire)

Sees the Toads as a necessary evil, useful in fending off barbarian threats but also a potential rival.
Plans to use the Toadstool Kingdom’s small but effective army to bolster Roman defenses.
Alaric I (Visigoths)

Ruthless and ambitious, Alaric believes that driving the Toads from Gaul will cement his legacy as the founder of a Visigothic empire.
His forces clash frequently with both Romans and Toads, leading to high tensions.
Uldin (Huns)

Uldin’s Huns have clashed with the Toads, finding their agility a match for even Hun cavalry. He is fascinated by their mysterious origins and seeks to learn more about their magic-like abilities.
Chlodio the Long-Haired (Franks)

Known for his strength and ambition, Chlodio is determined to expand Frankish lands. The Toadstool Kingdom is an intriguing new enemy that he both fears and respects for their unique warfare.
The War in Europe
The war centers around control of Gaul, with the Toadstool Kingdom caught between the crumbling Western Roman Empire and the advancing barbarian tribes. Skirmishes are frequent, with the Toads using their small size and agility to launch surprise attacks. They ride on large, swift creatures (akin to Yoshi) to outmaneuver their enemies, and they employ clever traps and ambushes to slow down the much larger armies of the Visigoths and Franks.

Major Battles
Battle of Tolosa (Toulouse)

A key battle between the Visigoths and the Toads, with Alaric’s forces attempting to besiege a Toad stronghold. The Toads, using their underground tunnels and mushroom bombs, manage to hold off the Visigoths in a costly battle.
Siege of Massilia (Marseille)

The Western Roman Empire, backed by the Toadstool Kingdom’s forces, faces off against a combined Frankish and Gothic army. The siege sees the Romans and Toads working together, utilizing both Roman military engineering and Toad agility to hold off the invaders.
Battle of the Grand Plains

Uldin’s Huns clash with the Toadstool Kingdom’s army on the open plains of Gaul. The Huns’ cavalry proves formidable, but the Toads' use of mushroom-enhanced speed and clever tactics leads to a stalemate.
Outcome and Aftermath
The war leads to a fragile balance of power in Europe. The Toadstool Kingdom survives, holding onto a small but fortified region in southern Gaul. The Romans, weakened but still standing, continue to fight off barbarian invasions with the occasional aid of the Toads. The Visigoths eventually shift their focus towards Rome itself, while the Franks and Huns vie for control of central Europe.

The Toads, now a permanent fixture in European history, become known for their guerrilla warfare, mushroom-based technology, and unique culture, contributing to the eventual transformation of Medieval Europe.