Battle of Ephesius

Battle of Ephesius
Part of the Urguani-Orenian War
Date: 17th of the First Seed, 53 S.A. Place: Ephesius, Holy Orenian Empire Result: Imperial Victory Followed by: Battle of St. James Belligerents Holy Orenian Empire: Holy Orenian Empire Municipality of Ephesius Grand Kingdom of Urguan: Grand Kingdom of Urguan Commanders General Erik var Ruthern Minuvas Melphestaus, Municipal of Ephesius Baron Gaspard Strength ~2,000 Infantry ~1,300 Infantry Casualties ~300 Dead or Wounded ~1,200 Dead or Wounded

Prelude

Prior to the initiation of the Battle, a warband under the command of Gaspard had received word of a party being hosted by the Municipality of Ephesius, an Imperial Elven settlement. The hatred of Imperial Elves, combined with the want to kick off the war with an Urguani victory, prompted Gaspard to rally his warband and make for Ephesius. Unbeknownst to them, the event was heavily guarded with some 2,000 Imperial State Soldiers being stationed in the town. These Soldiers, under the command of General Erik var Ruthern, were mostly Imperial Elves local to Ephesius and knew the terrain well.