Episode: And Not to Yield
Posted by Story on 01/21/24
The legion marched of Azazel marched on Artshall. The domains have the southwestern Oathlands had suffered tremendously, with all the holdings west and south of House Laurent's demense surrendered or falling before Azazel's march. Thousands of refugees were fleeing, all too many lost as they fled for the safety of Arx, hoping after they passed Artshall that the powerful duchy would provide a bulwark to buy them time.
House Laurent did more than that.
In a fight that saw their duke riding on dragon back, the horde broke itself against the walls of Artshall. Reports speak of Lady Mabelle Laurent moving alone into the thick of enemy lines, and then a terrible explosion sundering their forces for a mile in all directions, resulting on a complete rout.
Azazel's legions will reassemble themselves, but much weaker for it. Artshall stands, bruised but unbroken. For tens of thousands of men, women and children on the road to Arx, they survive to see another dawn.
House Laurent did more than that.
In a fight that saw their duke riding on dragon back, the horde broke itself against the walls of Artshall. Reports speak of Lady Mabelle Laurent moving alone into the thick of enemy lines, and then a terrible explosion sundering their forces for a mile in all directions, resulting on a complete rout.
Azazel's legions will reassemble themselves, but much weaker for it. Artshall stands, bruised but unbroken. For tens of thousands of men, women and children on the road to Arx, they survive to see another dawn.