Marshal's Report: The Raenrland Offensive 68 S.A.

[Javert 5573]

The Raenrland Offensive

12th of The Deep Cold, 68th S.A.

 

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From the Office of the Marshal of the Ashguard,

         To the Citizens of Norland, the Ashguard is proud to announce the beginning of a new Offensive into the Mountains of the Raenrland. Last Stone Day, an Ashguard Saboteur Patrol of 600 men led by Marshal Ragnvald ambushed and annihilated a Tribesman outpost just south of where Varhelm once laid. No casualties were sustained, and the makeshift wooden barricade was burnt to the ground. With the success of the first ambush, The Marshal saw fit to organize a follow-up operation consisting of a larger force to clear out another, much larger outpost deeper in the Raenrland.

 

         The next Stone Day, a force of around 1,200 Ashguardsmen, 300 of whom were Adunian Volunteers, marched out into the Raenrland commanded by Marshal Ragnvald and Adunian Knight Edward Thuri-Elendil. Upon arriving at the outpost, the Marshal and Ser Edward realized it was too well-defended for an ambush, and so it was suggested by Adunian Squire Uther Gwathren to draw the Tribals out into open battle. The Ashguard formed ranks in a shield wall, with bowmen taking up positions behind the formation. As they slowly advanced, the Tribals sallied forth with around 800 men, all bearing spears. Using their uphill momentum, they advanced on the Norlandic formation as the Ashguard's archers opened fire upon the Tribal line. Seeking to deny them their uphill momentum, Marshal Ragnvald pulled the formation back onto flatter ground, and ordered the shield wall to hold and for archers to brace their melee weapons. The two forces clashed, and the tide of battle was almost instantaneously in favor of the Norlandic forces. Better equipped, better trained, and better armed, the Norlandic forces made quick work of the small opposing force. Those Tribals who did not flee were ultimately cut down, while those who did were finished off by arrow fire.

 

        Following their grand victory with minimal casualties, Marshal Ragnvald ordered the Ashguardsmen to burn down the Tribal's makeshift fort. The wood quickly caught fire as the forces of Norland cheered for their nation, and the wounded were quickly tended to.  With this great victory having been achieved at the start of a new offensive, the forces of Norland returned to Alisgrad, where the leaders of the Ashguard began making further preparations to continue their advantage against the tribals.

 

The Following Ashguardsmen performed exceptionally during both operations and have hereby been promoted:

Astrid Ruric - Man-At-Arms

Rohir Vaueryn - Footman

Signed,

His highness, Ragnvald Eiriksson Ruric, Marshal of the Ashguard, Prince of Norland, Ruler of Eiriksgrad.

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[Rattussmackus 597]

Astrid Eiriksson Ruric boogies in promotion.

[SimplySeo 5270]

"the Marshal and Ser Edward realized it was too well-defended for an ambush, and so devised a plan to draw the Tribals out into open battle."

 

Upon hearing that line as it was read aloud, Adunic Squire Uther bawked. "Verily, thou must jest? T'was my suggestion to bring them to open battle that carried the day, not thine."

[Javert 5573]

4 minutes ago, DixieDemolisher said:

"the Marshal and Ser Edward realized it was too well-defended for an ambush, and so devised a plan to draw the Tribals out into open battle."

 

Upon hearing that line as it was read aloud, Adunic Squire Uther bawked. "Verily, thou must jest? T'was my suggestion to bring them to open battle that carried the day, not thine."

The Marshal of Norland quickly edited the missive to rectify this mistake.

[PixlHoopa 177]

Torstein Eiriksson Ruric fed his cat, Amelie, along with himself. He knew it'd be another sleepless night, hearing the roaring from his bedroom.

[MNT_Plovdiv 342]

Dùghlas Sutharlainn would idly stumble upon this missive in the city centre, and would carefully read it as it could include information that he should, and want to know, "Ashguardsmen are handling the business, glè mhath!"