Highvale Family/Gareth/Third Battle of Evora

The air hung heavy with the scent of blood and charred wood, a grim reminder of our previous failures at Evora. The Emerald Blades, their eyes, once bright with youthful bravado, were now clouded with a weary acceptance of their fate. Yet, a flicker of defiance, a refusal to yield without a fight, remained. They had seen their comrades fall, felt the sting of Perdani arrows, and tasted the bitterness of retreat. But they rallied to me nonetheless, their loyalty unwavering. This was our third attempt to wrest control of Evora, and despite the odds stacked against us, we would face what would come with courage, though others might call it stupidity. Our numbers were few, our wounds still fresh, but the flame of defiance burned brightly within us. We were Shadowdale's sons, and we would fight for our queen until our last breath.

The sun, a crimson disc sinking towards the horizon, cast long shadows across the battlefield, painting the scene in hues of orange and red. The Perdani host, unable to utilize the destroyed palisade for cover, awaited us in the open field, their ranks bristling with spears and swords. With a battle cry that echoed across the plains, we charged. The Emerald Blades, a mere shadow of their former glory, surged forward, their swords flashing in the sunlight. We knew this may be our last stand, but we would make it one to be remembered in the annals of Shadowdale.

The Perdani archers, their aim deadly as ever, unleashed a volley of arrows that darkened the sky. We pressed on, our ranks thinning with every step. I felt a burning pain in my leg as an arrow found its mark, but I refused to fall. The cries of my men fueled my rage, their courage a beacon in the chaos of battle. Yet, our valor could not overcome the sheer weight of the Perdani numbers. One by one, my Emerald Blades fell, their lifeblood seeping into the parched earth. Soon, I stood alone, my sword broken, my body wracked with pain. The Perdani, wary of our Shadowdale steel, hesitated to approach. But their arrows continued to fly, each one a testament to our futile struggle. As darkness crept into my vision, a horn sounded – the signal to retreat.

I staggered back, the taste of defeat bitter on my tongue. The Emerald Blades were no more, their legacy now etched in the blood-soaked soil of Evora. Yet, as I was carried away, I saw not defeat in the eyes of my rescuers, but something resembling pride. We had fought valiantly, against insurmountable odds, and we had done so with honor. We limped back to our lands, battered and bruised, but with a fire still burning in our hearts. Shadowdale had been dealt a harsh blow, but we were far from broken. The spirit of the Emerald Blades lived on, a flickering ember waiting to be fanned back into a roaring flame.

-Firsthand account of Gareth Highvale

Battle in Evora

message to all nobles participating in the battle in Evora

No.	Role	Army	Unit	Commander	Realm	Unit	Formation	CS
1	A		Porcupine Company	Everhard	Shadowdale	66 Inf	skirmish	620
2	A		The Emerald Blades	Gareth	Shadowdale	9 Inf	line	160
3	D		Bollocking brigade	Don Bollock	Perdan	94 Arch	skirmish	946
4	D		La Snow Guards	Ron	Perdan	50 Arch	skirmish	590
5	D		Liluian Rangers	Benjamin	Perdan	79 SF	skirmish	1665
6	D		Matsuoka	Matsuoka	Perdan	49 Arch	skirmish	466
7	D		Meuse Battalion	Jeroen	Perdan	65 SF	skirmish	1528
8	D		The Light Brigade	Ender	Perdan	53 Inf	line	661
9	D		Vainglory	Vidran	Perdan	78 SF	skirmish	1727
10	D		Vorn's Huntsmen squad	Serena	Perdan	30 Arch	skirmish	408

Total:
2 attackers (75 Inf)
8 defenders (53 Inf, 223 Arch, 222 SF)
Total combat strengths: 780 vs. 7991

The region owner Caligus and their allies defend.
The Shadowdale troops attack because they are at war with Perdan.

A calm wind blows, to the joy of the archers.
Even though there is a fortification nearby, neither attackers nor defenders are able to make use of it, so the battlefield is in the open.

Dame Matsuoka Tigerfang is spotted wearing the White Earrings of the Ancients.
Duke Vidran Konran is spotted wearing the Elemental Chain Mail of the Lords.
Margrave Ender Fate is spotted wielding the Whispering Scythe of Doom.
Noble Ron La Snow is spotted wearing the Glowing Breastplate of Awakening.
Benjamin Pryde, Baillivus, Imperator of Perdan, Duke of Perdan, Margrave of Perdan, Marshal of the Perdan's Golden Lions takes command of his army. They deploy in no particular formation.

(legend: I=Infantry, M=Mixed Inf, A=Archers, C=Cavalry, S=Special Forces, U=Undead, M=Monsters)
Turn No. 1

2 (9-I)

1 (66-I)

6 (49-A) 10 (30-A)

3 (94-A) 4 (50-A) 5 (79-S) 7 (65-S) 9 (78-S)

8 (53-I)

Liluian Rangers (5) fire on Porcupine Company (1), scoring 239 hits.
Vainglory (9) fire on Porcupine Company (1), scoring 515 hits.
Vorn's Huntsmen squad (10) fire on Porcupine Company (1), scoring 152 hits.
Bollocking brigade (3) fire on Porcupine Company (1), scoring 173 hits.
Meuse Battalion (7) fire on Porcupine Company (1), scoring 588 hits.
Matsuoka (6) fire on Porcupine Company (1), scoring 119 hits.
La Snow Guards (4) fire on Porcupine Company (1), scoring 91 hits.
Total ranged hits suffered: Attackers: 1877, Defenders: 0
Porcupine Company (1) and The Emerald Blades (2) advance towards the enemy.
The Light Brigade (8) advance towards the enemy.


Porcupine Company (1) take 1877 hits from archer fire, which cause 48 casualties, making the unit retreat from the battlefield. 7 Shadowdale banners fall.
Everhard Brennaborg, Cauldron Master of Shadowdale, Earl of Commonyr has been wounded by Bollocking brigade (3).
Total hits suffered: Attackers: 1877 (0 from close combat and 1877 from ranged), Defenders: 0 (0 from close combat and 0 from ranged)
Total casualties: 48 attackers, 0 defenders

Turn No. 2

2 (9-I)

6 (49-A) 10 (30-A)

3 (94-A) 4 (50-A) 5 (79-S) 7 (65-S) 8 (53-I) 9 (78-S)

Meuse Battalion (7) fire on The Emerald Blades (2), scoring 355 hits.
La Snow Guards (4) fire on The Emerald Blades (2), scoring 192 hits.
Bollocking brigade (3) fire on The Emerald Blades (2), scoring 299 hits.
Matsuoka (6) fire on The Emerald Blades (2), scoring 180 hits.
Vorn's Huntsmen squad (10) fire on The Emerald Blades (2), scoring 166 hits.
Liluian Rangers (5) fire on The Emerald Blades (2), scoring 842 hits.
Vainglory (9) fire on The Emerald Blades (2), scoring 536 hits.
Total ranged hits suffered: Attackers: 2570, Defenders: 0
The Emerald Blades (2) advance towards the enemy.
The Light Brigade (8) advance towards the enemy.


The Emerald Blades (2) take 2570 hits from archer fire, which cause 9 casualties, wiping the unit out.
Gareth Highvale, Knight of Karbala has been wounded by Matsuoka (6).
Total hits suffered: Attackers: 2570 (0 from close combat and 2570 from ranged), Defenders: 0 (0 from close combat and 0 from ranged)
Total casualties: 9 attackers, 0 defenders

Defender Victory!

Wounded!

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You have been wounded during the battle in Evora.

Battle Results

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Your unit participated in a battle in Evora. Your scribe has written down a <a href="ShowScribeNote.php?noteId=901375" target="_blank">battle report</a>.

The battle lasted for 1 hours.

You have gained 1 Honour.
Your captain has improved his skill level.
9 of your men were killed in this battle.
Morale of your troops falls by 10 points. Your men's equipment suffers 1 % damage. Combat training increases by 1 points. Unit cohesion rises 1 points.