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At the time, however, the "Orange Tulip" was seen as a mediocre campaign, as nobody heard of the Hadeer in Gaskal, while the city-states of Troun and Tirna continued to be independent. The only redeeming quality of the campaign was significant loot brought with the troops, as well as the long-term value of infusing Toor with new subjects, namely the people of Brum and Gor.
At the time, however, the "Orange Tulip" was seen as a mediocre campaign, as nobody heard of the Hadeer in Gaskal, while the city-states of Troun and Tirna continued to be independent. The only redeeming quality of the campaign was significant loot brought with the troops, as well as the long-term value of infusing Toor with new subjects, namely the people of Brum and Gor.
==== The "Red Orchid" campaign ====
The campaign of 1841-1842 was the least successful campaign of the four, with toorian forces first laying siege to Tirna, but then having the gole decide to confront Troun instead. The siege of Troun failed when Troun forces were able to break out and forcing the toorians to retreat. Meerō tried to re-engage with the enemy, but was thrown off again.
He then marched back on Tirna and laid a second siege. This time the siege lasted for over a year. Tirna was able to ask the neighboring city of Nadd for help and naddian forces marched on Meerō. Engaging with the toorians in several battles, naddians were able to eventually force Meerō to cancel the campaign and return to Gaskal.
The campaign proved almost fatal for the Dolysoh dynasty, as Meerō's indecision and lack of leadership had completely eroded the trust that his father had built, and several Jeens, hungry for both power and conquest, began plotting a coup.
The "Red Orchid", however, did prepare the ground for Mosk-Sopoh's campaigns, as it shifted the power balance to Troun: while the naddians were busy helping Tirna, Troun occupied Nadd. When the naddian forces returned, they were faced with closed gates. The Murdoh of Nadd chose to submit to Troun and break off its relationship with Tirna. This later proved useful for the Dolysohs, as Tirna was potentially much more equipped to deal with Toor.
=== Death ===