In 1227, the war ended in Saaremaa. But the Saaremaa people remained free.
The Saaremaa people were wise. They communicated with other lands. They could decide for themselves.
The Danish king built a fortress in Saaremaa. The Saaremaa people helped him.
In 1225, the Saaremaa people visited the Pope. They wanted help against Denmark.
In 1227, war began in Muhu. It was not planned. After the war, new lords took over the town.
The Saaremaa people helped Lübeck. This showed their strong ties.
After the war, the lands of Saaremaa were divided. The locals got to manage their own lands.
In the 13th century, the new lords built fortresses. The Saaremaa people collected taxes themselves.
The Saaremaa people were brave. They staged uprisings in 1230 and 1260.
In 1297, the Teutonic Order imprisoned 80 Saaremaa people. Other Saaremaa people wanted help.
Serfdom came to Saaremaa later. The Saaremaa people fled from hardships.
The Saaremaa people remained free. The Crusades were only a part of their history.