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The attack on the the [[Summer Palace]] is an event appearing in book 2 ''[[The Lost Heir (book)|The Lost Heir]]'' wherein one of the [[Deep Palace|two Seawing seats of governance]] was destroyed by Burns coalition. This event greatly affected the war effort of the [[SeaWings|Seawings]] and effectively pushed them out of the war. The attack occurred in 5011 AS and notable deaths in the battle include the spy [[Crocodile]] and [[Whirlpool]] as both were killed during the duration of the battle.  
The '''bombimg of the Summer Palace''' was an event involving the destruction of the [[Summer Palace]], the [[SeaWings]]' hidden above water palace, by the [[SkyWings]] and [[MudWings]]. The attack was an act of the [[War of SandWing Succession]] in 5011 AS by [[Burn]]'s side, and led to the SeaWings backing out of the war and retreating to the [[Deep Palace]].{{Ref|TDS|291}} The attack resulted in many SeaWing casualties.


== Description ==
== Description ==
[[Crocodile]], a MudWing working for the SkyWings, infiltrated the [[Talons of Peace]] and saved [[Webs]] when the talons attempted to kill him, gaining his trust. She tricked him into returning to [[Queen Coral]] which allowed the SkyWings to track him, discovering the location of the Summer Palace. SkyWings firebombed the palace with burning logs, which were supplied by the MudWings, and [[dragonflame cacti]], destroying the palace and causing mass casualties. [[Shark|Commander Shark]] and SeaWings soldiers, along with [[Riptide]], fought back against the SkyWings while civilian SeaWings attempted to escape through the underwater tunnel.


=== Leadup to the Attack ===
Following the attack, Coral and the SeaWings retreated underwater, hiding in the Deep Palace for the remainder of the war, despite their alliance to [[Blister]].
When [[Webs]] was ambushed by the [[Talons of Peace]] he was rescued by [[Crocodile]] who followed him to the [[Summer Palace|Seawing Summer Palace]] after which she went back to inform Burn's army of the location of the Palace. {{Ref|TLH|279}} Already however [[SkyWings|Skywing]] and [[MudWings|Mudwing]] patrols had already begun using islands as forward bases allowing them to attack far into the Seawing territories as evident by attacks on Seawing patrols.
 
=== The Attack ===
The attack began with a firebombing of the canopy consisting of a mix of burning logs and [[Plants|dragonflame cacti]]. [[Shark]] tried a delaying action to allow for the evacuation of the [[SeaWing Council|government officials]] and civilians but the exit tunnel was too small to fit the large amount of fleeing citizens which stalled the evacuation and the guard present was outnumbered by the advancing force so the firebombing continued leading the deaths of many citizens. {{Ref|TLH|273}}  {{Ref|TLH|275}}  {{Ref|TLH|}}    Eventually the prison guards left to try to help Sharks force allowing the [[Talons of Peace|Dragonets of Destiny]] as well as [[Riptide]] and [[Webs]] to flee however before this Crocodile introduces herself to the Dragonets and gets promptly killed by [[Glory]] allowing the Dragonets and their allies to flee. Following this Riptide tries to aid in the defense as the Dragonets and Webs try to escape during which [[Blister]] shows her brilliance as she flies through an active war zone to attempt to stab [[Webs]].
 
=== The Aftermath ===
The destruction of the Palace led to nearly the complete collapse of the [[War of SandWing Succession|Seawing front]] as the retreated underwater leaving Blister on her own. This allowed [[Burn]] to redirect her forces to prepare for an invasion of the [[Ice Kingdom|Icewing Kingdom]].


== Timeline ==
== Timeline ==
The timeline of events is as follows:
* Crocodile infiltrates the Talons of Peace{{Ref|TLH|279}} and tricks Webs into returning to the Kingdom of the Sea to find the location of the Summer Palace.{{Ref|TLHp}}
 
* The SkyWings firebomb the canopy of the Summer palace with burning logs{{Ref|TLH|274}} and dragonflame cacti,{{Ref|MR|206}} causing the palace to catch fire quickly and debris from the canopy to collapse.{{Ref|TLH|274}} MudWings supplied the SkyWings with logs outside the canopy.{{Ref|TLH|282}}
* Crocodile tracks Webs to the Palace.
* Civilian SeaWings attempted to escape through the exit tunnel, however due to its small size, evacuating was difficult.{{Ref|TLH|275}} SeaWing soldiers led by Commander Shark fought back against the SkyWings and helped the evacuation.{{Ref|TLH|276}}
* Crocodile informs Burns army of the Palace's location.
* In a confrontation with the dragonets of destiny, Crocodile is killed by Glory who spits venom into her eyes.{{Ref|TLH|280}}
* The army prepares the logs and dragonflame cacti.
* The remaining SeaWings retreat into hiding underwater at the Deep Palace.{{Ref|TLH|293}} SeaWings with burn injuries from the bombing were treated by being submerged underwater.{{Ref|MR|182}}
* Whirlpool is killed by Anemone and the Dragonets escape their cell.
* The firebombing begins.
* Shark begins his delaying action.
* Prison guards leave their posts.
* Webs and Riptide are freed.
* Crocodile is killed.
* The Dragonets escape.
* Webs is stabbed.


== Known victims ==
== Known victims ==
* [[Crocodile]]
* [[Crocodile]]
* [[Whirlpool]]
* Several unnamed [[SkyWings|Skywings]]
* Several unnamed [[MudWings|Mudwings]]
* Several unnamed [[SeaWings|Seawings]]
== Trivia ==
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== References ==
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Revision as of 04:39, 12 June 2025

The bombimg of the Summer Palace was an event involving the destruction of the Summer Palace, the SeaWings' hidden above water palace, by the SkyWings and MudWings. The attack was an act of the War of SandWing Succession in 5011 AS by Burn's side, and led to the SeaWings backing out of the war and retreating to the Deep Palace.[1] The attack resulted in many SeaWing casualties.

Description

Crocodile, a MudWing working for the SkyWings, infiltrated the Talons of Peace and saved Webs when the talons attempted to kill him, gaining his trust. She tricked him into returning to Queen Coral which allowed the SkyWings to track him, discovering the location of the Summer Palace. SkyWings firebombed the palace with burning logs, which were supplied by the MudWings, and dragonflame cacti, destroying the palace and causing mass casualties. Commander Shark and SeaWings soldiers, along with Riptide, fought back against the SkyWings while civilian SeaWings attempted to escape through the underwater tunnel.

Following the attack, Coral and the SeaWings retreated underwater, hiding in the Deep Palace for the remainder of the war, despite their alliance to Blister.

Timeline

  • Crocodile infiltrates the Talons of Peace[2] and tricks Webs into returning to the Kingdom of the Sea to find the location of the Summer Palace.[3]
  • The SkyWings firebomb the canopy of the Summer palace with burning logs[4] and dragonflame cacti,[5] causing the palace to catch fire quickly and debris from the canopy to collapse.[4] MudWings supplied the SkyWings with logs outside the canopy.[6]
  • Civilian SeaWings attempted to escape through the exit tunnel, however due to its small size, evacuating was difficult.[7] SeaWing soldiers led by Commander Shark fought back against the SkyWings and helped the evacuation.[8]
  • In a confrontation with the dragonets of destiny, Crocodile is killed by Glory who spits venom into her eyes.[9]
  • The remaining SeaWings retreat into hiding underwater at the Deep Palace.[10] SeaWings with burn injuries from the bombing were treated by being submerged underwater.[11]

Known victims

References

  1. ↑ The Dark Secret, page 291
  2. ↑ The Lost Heir, page 279
  3. ↑ The Lost Heir, prologue
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Lost Heir, page 274
  5. ↑ Moon Rising, page 206
  6. ↑ The Lost Heir, page 282
  7. ↑ The Lost Heir, page 275
  8. ↑ The Lost Heir, page 276
  9. ↑ The Lost Heir, page 280
  10. ↑ The Lost Heir, page 293
  11. ↑ Moon Rising, page 182


SeaWings
Queens

Present: Coral
Historical: Lagoon • Pearl

Royalty
(Present)

Anemone • Auklet • Cerulean • Fin • Gill • Moray • Octopus • Orca • Shark • Tsunami • Turtle

Royalty
(Historical)

Albatross • Clearpool • Cowrie • Current • Eel • Fathom • Humpback • Manta • Reef • Ripple • Sapphire • Scallop • Splash

Jade Mountain

Anemone • Barracuda • Pike • Snail • Tsunami • Turtle

Other Dragons
(Present)

Abalone • Flounder • Herring • Kelp • Lagoon • Nautilus • Pearl • Piranha • Riptide • Snail • Snapper • Squid • Tempest • Tortoise • Urchin • Webs • Whirlpool

Other Dragons
(Historical)

Indigo • Lionfish • Wharf

Hybrids

Typhoon

Folklore

Droplet

Kingdom

Bay of a Thousand Scales • Deep Palace • Summer Palace

Kingdom
(Historical)

Island Palace

Society

Aquatic • Bombing of the Summer Palace • Royal SeaWing Massacre • SeaWing Council • Talons of Power ceremony

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