Highvale Family/Cedric/Battle of Celtiberia

The calm wind of Celtiberia did little to soothe the worry that gnawed at Cedric Highvale's face. He, Cedric of House Highvale, leader of the Emerald Blades, stood once more against the monstrous horde that plagued the land. This was their second clash, a brutal confrontation of steel and blood against creatures born of nightmare. Beside him, his men, the Emerald Blades, formed a shield wall, their emerald green banners lightly fluttering in the wind like defiant flames. The air hummed with the tension of impending battle, the silence broken only by the creak of leather and the hushed prayers to forgotten gods.

Across the field, the monstrous horde seethed, a grotesque tapestry of claws, fangs, and rotting flesh. They were few in number, only seventeen, but each possessed massive strength, their forms bulging with unnatural muscle. A tide of darkness threatening to engulf the land. Yet, Cedric and his men stood unbowed, as the first rays of dawn painted the sky, casting an ethereal glow upon their determined faces, a beacon of defiance against the lingering night.

The first volley of arrows from their allies, a storm of fletched death, a tempest of steel that rained down upon the foe, tore through the ranks of the monsters. The Emerald Blades surged forward, their shields locked, their swords thirsting for blood. Cedric led the charge, his well-crafted steel sword, gleaming in the pale sunlight. The clash was brutal, a whirlwind of steel and fury. Cedric fought like a man possessed, his every strike a testament to his lineage, his every parry a testament to his skill. He and his men felled beast after beast, their blades collecting their payments of flesh. Yet, for every monster that fell, two more seemed to take its place. The Emerald Blades, though valiant, were slowly being overpowered. Cedric, his armor stained with the vile ichor of his foes, rallied his men, his voice booming over the din of battle.

"Hold the line!" he roared, "For D'Hara! For the realm!"

Inspired by their leader's courage, the Emerald Blades fought with renewed vigor. They held their ground, a wall of emerald against the tide of darkness. The battle raged, a bloody stalemate, until the final monstrous creature fell, its lifeblood staining the Celtiberian soil. Cedric stood amidst the carnage, his breath coming in ragged gasps. The Emerald Blades had triumphed, but at a cost. Many of his company lay dead or wounded, their sacrifice a testament to their valor.

As the sun rose over the blood-soaked field, Cedric looked upon his fallen comrades, a pang of grief piercing his heart. He had led them to victory, but the taste of it was bitter, tinged with the sorrow of loss. He knew that their struggle was far from over. The monstrous horde would return, their numbers replenished, their hunger for destruction unabated. Yet, Cedric Highvale, leader of the Emerald Blades, would be ready, his spirit unbroken, his sword ever vigilant.

-Firsthand account from Cedric Highvale

Battle in Celtiberia

message to all nobles participating in the battle in Celtiberia

No.	Role	Army	Unit	Commander	Realm	Unit	Formation	CS
1	A		Monsters	(Monsters)	(rogue)	18 other	line	1270
2	D		13th Legion	(militia/guard unit)	D'Hara	33 Arch	line	422
3	D		13th Legion	James	D'Hara	80 Arch	line	820
4	D		Auspicious Arrows	Harman	D'Hara	82 Arch	line	1225
5	D		Chesney Archers	Bill	D'Hara	80 Arch	box	935
6	D		Cowboys	Jack Hart	D'Hara	59 SF	box	1432
7	D		Golden Storm	Drecan	D'Hara	57 MI	box	786
8	D		The Emerald Blades	Cedric	D'Hara	36 Inf	box	486

Total:
1 attackers (18 other)
7 defenders (36 Inf, 57 MI, 275 Arch, 59 SF)
Total combat strengths: 1270 vs. 6106

The region owner D'Hara and their allies defend.
The (rogue) troops attack because they are at war with D'Hara.

A calm wind blows, to the joy of the archers.

Margrave Harman Prestongreen is spotted wielding the Elemental Blade.
Marshal Jack Hart Pryde is spotted wearing the Thrice-Blessed Breastplate.
Jack Hart Pryde, Knight of Golden Farrow, Marshal of the Madinan Sun takes command of his army. They deploy in Fortification Defense formation.

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

1 (18-M)

3 (80-A) 4 (82-A) 5 (80-A) 6 (59-S) 7 (57-M) 8 (36-I)

2 (33-A)

Auspicious Arrows (4) fire on Monsters (1), scoring 1043 hits.
Cowboys (6) fire on Monsters (1), scoring 678 hits.
13th Legion (2) fire on Monsters (1), scoring 214 hits.
13th Legion (3) fire on Monsters (1), scoring 626 hits.
Golden Storm (7) fire on Monsters (1), scoring 306 hits.
Chesney Archers (5) fire on Monsters (1), scoring 764 hits.
Total ranged hits suffered: Attackers: 3631, Defenders: 0
Monsters (1) advance towards the enemy.
The Emerald Blades (8) advance towards the enemy.


Close Combat (Center Line):
3 D'Hara banners are visible in the melee.
The Emerald Blades (8) score 288 hits on Monsters (1).
Monsters (1) score 934 hits on The Emerald Blades (8).
Total close combat hits suffered: Attackers: 288, Defenders: 934

The Emerald Blades (8) take 934 hits in close combat, which cause 18 casualties.
Monsters (1) take 4645 hits (288 in close combat, 4357 from archer fire), which cause 18 casualties, wiping the unit out.
Total hits suffered: Attackers: 4645 (288 from close combat and 4357 from ranged), Defenders: 934 (934 from close combat and 0 from ranged)
Total casualties: 18 attackers, 18 defenders

Defender Victory!

The locals are grateful for defeating the evil forces plaguing their region.

Battle Results

(Personal message)

Your unit participated in a battle in Celtiberia. Your scribe has written down a <a href="ShowScribeNote.php?noteId=498100" target="_blank">battle report</a>.

The battle lasted for 1 hours.

You have gained 1 Honour.
2 of your men were killed and 16 were wounded in this battle.
Morale of your troops falls by 14 points. Your men's equipment suffers 6 % damage. Combat training increases by 1 points. Unit cohesion rises 2 points.