The Marshal's Report, 1681

[Imperium 3495]

 

THE MARSHAL’S REPORT

From the Office of the Lord Marshal of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska

15th of Suns smile, 1681

 

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Engagement with Red Vaeyl:

 

14th of The Grand Harvest, 1681

 

As of this report the Brotherhood of Saint Karl has successfully taken and now hold the Castle of Nekristadt from the Red Vaeyl. Following a joint attack by both the Brotherhood and White Vaeyl forces they managed to overrun the garrison inside the castle and secure it with minimum casualties. A garrison of two dozen brothers lead by Lieutenant Don and a regiment of White Vaeyl  was established in order to guard against further Vaeyl attacks.

 

10th of Suns smile, 1681

 

Marshal Rhys led a force of five hundred brothers to reinforce the garrison after reports of Red Vaeyl activity. As the defences were prepared in Nekristadt, a band of Imperial Knights arrived, after learning of the impending attack, they decided to stay and join the defence.

 

After a short pray early in the morning, a lone Red Vaeyl approached the gate offering peace if the Human laid down their arms and turned the castle over to them. In exchange they would halt their attack on Markev. After a short exchange of threats from both sides, Rhys denied the offer and his men began to open fire at the Red Vaeyl, killing him. Skirmishing began along the walls as both sides exchanged volleys with each other.

 

Red Vaeyl Knights attempted to climb up the northern wall. The archers made short work of them and as the sun rose to noon, a breach was made at the gate. Vaeyl Knights came charging into the courtyard. After a brief but bloody melee, they were driven off and routed. Marshal Rhys quickly rallied the Brothers and Imperial Knights and marched out to face the main army of the Red Vaeyl which was enroute to Markev. On the way, Grand Marshal Ser Roland arrived with a legion of Imperial troops to aid in the battle.

 

The Red Vaeyl set fire to several farms in the valley outside Markev before lining up for battle and with their backs to the lake, the combined Imperial and Brotherhood forces quickly drove the Red Vaeyl into the lake, slaughtering most of them. The remaining Red Vaeyl finally showed and made an attempted to storm the city but were quickly out flanked by the White Vaeyl from the rear and routed. Grand Marshal Ser Roland and Marshal Rhys led their combined forces and chased the Red Vaeyl back toward the southern wastes.
 

Grand Marshal Ser Roland ordered a constant garrison kept at Nekristadt in case of more Vaeyl attacks, Marshal Rhys personally took command of the garrison of three hundred brothers and stood poised for a future counter attack against the Red Vaeyl.          

 

 

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Signed,

His Grace, Rhys var Ruthern,  Royal Marshal of the Dual Kingdoms of Hanseti and Ruska, Duke of Vidaus, Count of Metterden, Baron of Rostig, and Lord of Helmholtz.

 

[Vindicant 642]

Karyssmov tends to the wounded Knights with brief huffs of indignation. "Shields. Shields exist. Shields are a thing."

[Serge4nt_Forge99 12]

Laurence in his blood smeared armour after the battle looks to his brothers on his left and right as he reflects back on the just won battle, grinning confidently he says "With brothers like these by our side I can see this war coming to a quick and decisive end!" sheathing his saber he calls out "Ave Haense!"