Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The Winter War: February 21

Day: February 21

Weather: 9 (Light Rain - Troop movement reduced by 1/4th except on lake)

Initiative Order for the week: 

  1. The Principality of Oraving
  2. Beastman Hordes
  3. Undead Legions
  4. Men of Hambley
  5. Wood Elves of Arbelladon

Troop Movements 

The Hesperite cavalry move from 028,013, escorting their wounded back to the Abbey of Igolb, which they garrison.

The captain of my crusader heavy cavalry presents the Trident to the captain of the Elven horse archers, in the hope that he may be able to break the bondage of his enslaved brethren:

"Hail, Elf-Marshall! Dark is the hour of our meeting, but the raiment of Elven cavaliers shines as a morning-star and I espy the light of a dawn soon breaking. I bring you a gift from the Overlord, and long may the Elvenking mark his generosity. Do not wonder! It is as you perceive: one of the three dragon's teeth that was lost. Recently was it won by the spilt blood of the men of Oraving, and great victories against the mountain-swine have we added to its renown. Not lightly do we regard these as a claim upon the fabled sceptre. Nevertheless, it the rightful heirloom of your kingdom, and to thee is it rightly returned according to the ancient oaths of friendships sworn between our peoples. Besides, if I judge it rightly, there are secrets within this that only an Elflord may reveal and command. 

Tardily the elves marched to the aid of our realm, and much grief was done in the Citadel because of it. Now you have suffered grim fortunes in the north, yet, lo! you spend the last of your strength in defense of our borders. Strange are the ways of the Elves to the eyes of men! Yet there must be wisdom in these designs, for so long have you endured. Or such is my hope."

Lamentation! Woe! Under the watchful eyes of elves and men, a force of Beastman cavalry has crossed the lake and stolen into the unguarded eaves of Arbelladon, pillaging its treasures, slaying the Elvenking, and slaughtering elven women and children. Whether the perfidious Beastmen (Boar Riders, Wolf Riders, and Slave Cataphracts) accomplished this by sorcery or guile, the result is the same: a great tragedy has befallen Vassuryn, the likes of which has not been seen for ages.

Trazynel, the Vampire Lord, does not move from the recesses of the forest, but there are rumors of dark things being there gathered to him as he calls upon the Children of the Night for aid...


The remaining Wood Elf troops are shaken by the downfall of Arbelladon. The Elven Light Infantry garrisoning Oraving deserts in the dead of night, taking to the hills. The other two remaining units -- one of which arrives today at the Abbey of Igolb -- are severely demoralized, but manage to hold together -- at least for now. [Remaining Elf troops must succeed at a daily morale test or be dissolved]

Reinforcements:

Oraving raises 1 company of 120 Light Infantry, led by a Level 5 Fighter.

Hriving raises 1 company of 120 Slingers, led by a Level 5 Fighter.

The Citadel of the Eye of Law raises 1 company of 60 Heavy Crusader Cavalary, led by a Level 7 Cleric.

The Abbey of Igolb raises 1 company of 60 Medium Cavalry, led by a Level 7 Cleric.

Pleased with the overthrow of their ancient enemy the Elven-king, the Underlords Below send 1 unit of 120 Bugbear Heavy Infantry, 1 unit of 120 Gnoll Light Infantry, and 1 unit of 120 Kobold Light Infantry to reinforce the Ironburg.

The Men of Hambley raise 1 Company of 60 Horse Archers at Fort Hambley.

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