The wind howled like a banshee across the plains of Celtiberia, a cruel mockery of the storm that raged in Cedric Highvale's heart. This was his third collision with death on this cursed soil, a land seemingly forsaken by the gods and claimed by the vile spawn of the underworld. Six monstrous figures, twisted parodies of men and beasts, lumbered forth from the shadowed horizon. Yet, they were but a vanguard, a distraction from the true horror that followed. Fifty-one skeletal warriors, their empty sockets glowing with an unholy fire, shambled behind, an endless tide of death and decay.
Cedric spat, the taste of bile mingling with the dust on his tongue. He surveyed his Emerald Blades, their faces etched with grim determination beneath their gleaming helms. They were few, but they were the pride of D'Hara, a fortress against the encroaching darkness.
The Emerald Blades formed a shield wall, their banners fluttering defiantly in the wind. Beside them stood the Golden Storm, a company of seasoned warriors, and the Cowboys, a band of elite specialists in ranged combat. Famed for their keen eyes and deadly aim with specialized longbows, they were D'Hara's hidden fangs, striking from afar before the enemy could even react. The air crackled with the unleashing of arcane energies as the Elemental Blade, wielded by Margrave Harman Prestongreen, hummed with power. Marshal Jack Hart Pryde, clad in the legendary Thrice-Blessed Breastplate, barked commands, his voice echoing across the battlefield.
The first volley of arrows streaked across the sky, a deadly rain that tore through the monstrous horde, felling them one by one. Yet, the undead pressed on, their ranks seemingly endless. Cedric roared a challenge and led his men forward, their swords flashing in the sunlight. They clashed with the remaining monsters, steel meeting flesh and bone. Cedric's blade drank deep, cleaving through grotesque limbs and tough hide.
The Emerald Blades emerged from the bloody fray, battered but victorious. Their next foe, the skeletal legion, awaited. Arrows rained down upon the undead, slowing their advance but not stopping it. With a guttural cry, Cedric and his men charged once more. The clash of steel on bone echoed across the plains as the living fought the dead. Cedric's blade seemed nearly alive, cleaving through skeletal forms with grim efficiency. Finally, the last of the undead fell, their unholy fire extinguished. The Emerald Blades stood triumphant, their armor stained with blood and bone chips.
The victory was bittersweet. Many brave men had fallen, their bodies forever entwined with the earth of Celtiberia. Yet, they had held the line, protecting the innocent from the horrors that lurked beyond.
-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) | 6 other | line | 380 |
| 2 | A | | Undead Horde | (Undead) | (rogue) | 51 other | line | 1055 |
| 3 | D | | 13th Legion | (militia/guard unit) | D'Hara | 33 Arch | line | 426 |
| 4 | D | | 13th Legion | James | D'Hara | 80 Arch | line | 806 |
| 5 | D | | Auspicious Arrows | Harman | D'Hara | 82 Arch | line | 1208 |
| 6 | D | | Chesney Archers | Bill | D'Hara | 80 Arch | box | 917 |
| 7 | D | | Cowboys | Jack Hart | D'Hara | 59 SF | box | 1417 |
| 8 | D | | Golden Storm | Drecan | D'Hara | 57 MI | box | 781 |
| 9 | D | | The Emerald Blades | Cedric | D'Hara | 32 Inf | box | 443 |
Total:
2 attackers (57 other)
7 defenders (32 Inf, 57 MI, 275 Arch, 59 SF)
Total combat strengths: 1435 vs. 5998
The region owner D'Hara and their allies defend.
The (rogue) troops attack because they are at war with D'Hara.
Strong winds and gusts are making ranged combat a game of luck.
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
| | | | 2 (51-U)
| 1 (6-M)
| | 4 (80-A)
5 (82-A)
6 (80-A)
7 (59-S)
8 (57-M)
9 (32-I)
| 3 (33-A)
| | | |
Cowboys (7) fire on Monsters (1), scoring 1679 hits.
Golden Storm (8) fire on Monsters (1), scoring 406 hits.
Chesney Archers (6) fire on Monsters (1), scoring 593 hits.
13th Legion (4) fire on Monsters (1), scoring 332 hits.
Auspicious Arrows (5) fire on Monsters (1), scoring 715 hits.
13th Legion (3) fire on Monsters (1), scoring 161 hits.
Total ranged hits suffered: Attackers: 3886, Defenders: 0
Undead Horde (2) and Monsters (1) advance towards the enemy.
The Emerald Blades (9) advance towards the enemy.
Close Combat (Center Line):
3 D'Hara banners are visible in the melee.
The Emerald Blades (9) score 283 hits on Monsters (1).
Monsters (1) score 148 hits on The Emerald Blades (9).
Total close combat hits suffered: Attackers: 283, Defenders: 148
The Emerald Blades (9) take 148 hits in close combat, which cause 3 casualties.
Monsters (1) take 4946 hits (283 in close combat, 4663 from archer fire), which cause 6 casualties, wiping the unit out.
Total hits suffered: Attackers: 4946 (283 from close combat and 4663 from ranged), Defenders: 148 (148 from close combat and 0 from ranged)
Total casualties: 6 attackers, 3 defenders
Turn No. 2
| | | | | 2 (51-U)
| 9 (29-I)
| 4 (80-A)
5 (82-A)
6 (80-A)
7 (59-S)
8 (57-M)
| 3 (33-A)
| | | |
Cowboys (7) fire on Undead Horde (2), scoring 1145 hits.
Golden Storm (8) fire on Undead Horde (2), scoring 347 hits.
Chesney Archers (6) fire on Undead Horde (2), scoring 705 hits.
13th Legion (4) fire on Undead Horde (2), scoring 535 hits.
Auspicious Arrows (5) fire on Undead Horde (2), scoring 866 hits.
13th Legion (3) fire on Undead Horde (2), scoring 153 hits.
Total ranged hits suffered: Attackers: 3751, Defenders: 0
The Emerald Blades (9) advance towards the enemy.
Close Combat (Attacker Line 1):
3 D'Hara banners are visible in the melee.
The Emerald Blades (9) score 248 hits on Undead Horde (2).
Undead Horde (2) score 429 hits on The Emerald Blades (9).
Total close combat hits suffered: Attackers: 248, Defenders: 429
The Emerald Blades (9) take 429 hits in close combat, which cause 9 casualties.
Undead Horde (2) take 3436 hits (248 in close combat, 3188 from archer fire), which cause 51 casualties, wiping the unit out.
Total hits suffered: Attackers: 3436 (248 from close combat and 3188 from ranged), Defenders: 429 (429 from close combat and 0 from ranged)
Total casualties: 51 attackers, 9 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.
2 of your men were killed and 10 were wounded in this battle.
Morale of your troops falls by 9 points. Your men's equipment suffers 9 % damage. Combat training increases by 1 points. Unit cohesion rises 4 points.
