Highvale Family/Cedric/Second Battle of Celtiberia

The Celtiberian sun beat down upon my face, a stark contrast to the cool sea breeze of Paisly. This was my second encounter with the monstrous hordes that plagued Celtiberia, the third battle for the Emerald Blades and myself. We were a weary band, the weight of past battles heavy upon our shoulders. Yet, the sight of the D'Hara banners snapping in the wind, a dragon rampant upon a field of gold, instilled a surge of confidence within me. From the ranks of our allies, two figures stood apart. Margrave Harman Prestongreen, wielding the fabled Elemental Blade, its power radiating like a second sun. And Marshal Jack Hart Pryde, the Thrice-Blessed Breastplate gleaming upon his chest, a beacon of defiance against the oncoming darkness. The marshal, ever the tactician, ordered a Fortification Defense. A wise choice, for while the monsters numbered but seven, they were each a nightmare made flesh. Giants of obsidian and shadow, their eyes burned with malevolent intelligence, and their every movement spoke of devastating power. But we, the Emerald Blades, were the tip of the spear, and I led my men forward to meet the monstrous entities.

The first clash was a cacophony of violence. Our blades, hungry for battle, sang their deadly song as they carved through warped flesh and bone. The air grew thick with the metallic tang of blood, a grim counterpoint to the inhuman roars of the monsters. They fought with the desperation of the damned, their monstrous claws tearing into my men, leaving bloody furrows in their armor. Yet, we met their savagery with a controlled fury, each parry a desperate prayer, each riposte a defiant scream. We held. We held as the archers' arrows rained down upon the monsters, a hail of death whistling on the wind. We held as our allies joined the fray, their banners waving in the breeze like the wings of vengeful ravens.

And then, it was over. The monstrous force, once so intimidating, lay broken and scattered. The air was thick with the stench of blood and the silence of death. We had won. The Emerald Blades had once again proven their worth, but at a cost. Six of my brothers lay dead, their laughter and camaraderie forever silenced. As I surveyed the aftermath, a bittersweet victory gnawing at my heart, I knew that this war was far from over. More battles awaited, more tests of our courage and resolve. But for now, we had won a reprieve, a moment of respite before the storm descended once more.

The Emerald Blades would be ready.

-Firsthand account of 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)	7 other	line	600
2	D		13th Legion	(militia/guard unit)	D'Hara	33 Arch	line	424
3	D		13th Legion	James	D'Hara	80 Arch	line	826
4	D		Auspicious Arrows	Harman	D'Hara	82 Arch	line	1221
5	D		Chesney Archers	Bill	D'Hara	80 Arch	box	934
6	D		Cowboys	Jack Hart	D'Hara	59 SF	box	1433
7	D		Golden Storm	Drecan	D'Hara	57 MI	box	788
8	D		The Emerald Blades	Cedric	D'Hara	27 Inf	box	388

Total:
1 attackers (7 other)
7 defenders (27 Inf, 57 MI, 275 Arch, 59 SF)
Total combat strengths: 600 vs. 6014

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 (7-M)

3 (80-A) 4 (82-A) 5 (80-A) 6 (59-S) 7 (57-M) 8 (27-I)

2 (33-A)

Golden Storm (7) fire on Monsters (1), scoring 537 hits.
Auspicious Arrows (4) fire on Monsters (1), scoring 1114 hits.
Chesney Archers (5) fire on Monsters (1), scoring 459 hits.
13th Legion (3) fire on Monsters (1), scoring 724 hits.
Cowboys (6) fire on Monsters (1), scoring 1753 hits.
13th Legion (2) fire on Monsters (1), scoring 126 hits.
Total ranged hits suffered: Attackers: 4713, 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 232 hits on Monsters (1).
Monsters (1) score 306 hits on The Emerald Blades (8).
Total close combat hits suffered: Attackers: 232, Defenders: 306

The Emerald Blades (8) take 306 hits in close combat, which cause 6 casualties.
Monsters (1) take 5888 hits (232 in close combat, 5656 from archer fire), which cause 7 casualties, wiping the unit out.
Total hits suffered: Attackers: 5888 (232 from close combat and 5656 from ranged), Defenders: 306 (306 from close combat and 0 from ranged)
Total casualties: 7 attackers, 6 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 battle report.

The battle lasted for 1 hours.

You have gained 1 Honour.
You have improved your swordfighting skill.
1 of your men were killed and 5 were wounded in this battle.
Morale of your troops falls by 5 points. Your men's equipment suffers 4 % damage. Combat training increases by 1 points. Unit cohesion rises 3 points.