In the Second Year of the Ox (2021), the Principality of Nuln, notorious for its lawless privateers, unleashed pirate raids on coastal towns and disrupted shipping lanes between Nova Regnus and Vetus Mundi. Led by the disgraced Pirate Captain Rory, who had been exiled by his own brother, King Aethelred of Valon, the pirates rebelled against Valon's tyranny. Seeking an alliance, Valon parleyed with the Great Khan Vidar, uniting their tribes to defend against the pirate threat. Nova Regnus ships arrived, greeted by the Great Khan, who convinced some to aid Valon. Caravans carrying weapons and supplies were sent to bolster coastal defenses, but corsairs ambushed them, leading to clashes with the defenders. This marked the beginning of a series of confrontations with Nuln, as more pirate raids plagued Ekh Oron in the following months.

In the Summer of Water Rabbit (2023), following the death of Pirate Captain Rory and his mysterious resurrection, King Aethelred ordered Rory's return to continue his role as the Second Son of Valon. Rory was held captive in the Bronze Tower, a former Nuln fortress turned prison. Vidar Khan and the White Ravens, allies of Valon, arrived to transport Rory north. The pirates, under the cover of fog, approached the stronghold. When discovered, a battle ensued with defenders, including a shield wall and archers. Despite initial success, pirates infiltrated the tower through hidden tunnels, leading to a retreat and Rory's escape. Humiliated, Vidar Khan planned a retaliatory invasion into the Principality of Nuln, commissioning Dwarven engineers for siege engines.

In autumn of the Year of the Water Rabbit, tensions escalated as the city of Nuln prepared for war, with the Khanate and White Raven factions setting up camp and siege equipment in Nuln territories. Emissaries from each faction, including the Khan himself, convened at a neutral location to discuss the reasons for their conflict.

The White Raven and Khanate delegates accused the Nuln people of being pirate marauders, while the Nuln corsairs claimed to be mercenary contractors, denying any coastal raids. The situation took a violent turn when assassins attacked the Khanate and White Raven delegates, revealing the true nature of the pirates. Simultaneously, a few miles away, pirate marauders raided the Khan's main base, seizing valuable resources. Despite this setback, the Khan regrouped and initiated a strategic campaign, utilizing nomad tactics and the onset of winter to gradually weaken the Nuln garrison through raids on villages and supply trains.

In the Year of the Dragon (2024), the Khanate waged their campaign upon the pirate scourge that infested the once-proud city of Nuln. For countless moons, the Khan and his allies; the Blackthorne Company, Cult of Tharros, and Court of Ashes, laid siege to the pirate stronghold. The Northern gate, Western Gate, and Southern docks; were all assaulted by the Ordu (army).

With trebuchets hurling stones and arrows into the heart of the city, and aided by the mystic powers of bardic magics and a towering giant, the Khanate horde descended upon Nuln's gates like a tempest unleashed.

Amidst the chaos of battle, a valiant band of warriors, with the blessings of the gods, stormed the docks and commandeered a pirate vessel, turning its cannons against its former masters. Yet, the city was not easily won, for it was defended fiercely by pirates and undead, led by the notorious Captain Rory.

In a moment of dire peril, the skies darkened as the great dragon Vertrimax descended upon the Khan's army, wreaking havoc with fiery breath and thunderous wings. But even as chaos threatened to engulf them, the Khanate troops pressed on, wielding a mighty battering ram to breach the city gate.

As victory seemed within their grasp, Captain Rory, the cunning leader of the Pirates of Nuln, fled with his ships, seeking refuge upon the open seas. Yet, the White Ravens, stalwart allies of the Khanate, intercepted the fleeing pirates, though Rory narrowly escaped. 

And so, with banners flying high and the sound of victory ringing through the air, the Vidarian Khanate emerged triumphant, having vanquished the pirate menace and claimed the city of Nuln in the name of their mighty Khan.