Siege of the Iron Mountain
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The Siege of the Iron Mountain (Dwarven: Krazdan eron Khro'Nogaak) was a two month long siege during the Eighteen Years' War of the Urguanite fortress of Khro'Nogaak by the Imperial forces of John I, Holy Orenian Emperor and his generals Josef Vladov and Henry Rothesay. The dwarven defenders were commanded by Grand Marshal Belegar Ireheart, alongside Richard Revlis, commander of the Dunamis mercenary group. Khro'Nogaak was the final fortification standing in the Empire's path towards the capital, Kal'Akash, making it a key defensive point for the Grand Kingdom.
Prelude
Boasting two decisive victories against the Urguanian army, Emperor John I continued onwards in his conquest of the Grand Kingdom. Next in the Imperials' eyes was the fortification of Khro'Nogaak, the final fortress that safeguarded the capital. As before, Fieldmarshal Rothesay had his men make camp