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The Battle of Jornheim fields was the first conflict in the brief war near the end of Axios known as the [[War of the Beards]]. This battle saw the [[Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah]] once more unite the Coalition in order to engage the [[Grand Kingdom of Urguan]] and its allies in the [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska]] and [[Holy Orenian Empire]]. The battle ended as a key victory for the Coalition, setting them on the path of the next battle, the [[Siege of Fort Kovakirr]].
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The battle began as both armies marched down the main road, the army of the Coalition attempting to reach the [[Grand Kingdom of Urguan]] and the army of the [[Grand Kingdom of Urguan]] and its allies attempting to reach the [[Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah]]. Knowing that the Coalition's army was nearing, the army of [[Grand Kingdom of Urguan|Urguan]] and its allies set up on top of a low hill, which then led up to a much larger mountain. The vanguard of the Coalition was the first to find this army, and skirmishing soon began. Shots of bows and crossbows were soon exchanged from across the field, with no side holding any real advantage. A few detachments of the vanguard also rushed the hill, briefly engaging the enemy to inflict minor losses, before retreating. The army stood firm, however, until the Coalition's cavalry closed in, and thew many vials of [[Alchemist's Fire]] into their ranks, forcing [[Grand Kingdom of Urguan|Urguan]] and its allies off the hill and into a charge.
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While most of this army stayed near the base of the hill, some spread out and surged forward in order to engage the vanguard of the Coalition. This, combined with the cavalry, began inflicting losses on the vanguard, which mainly consisted of the more lightly armored infantry, and thus was outclassed by the main body of [[Grand Kingdom of Urguan|Urguan's]] army an its allies. However, this soon shifted as the Coalition's main body had caught up with the vanguard. The main body, consisting of heavily armored men, easily rushed cut down the spread out men as they rushed forward to the aid of the vanguard. These men, along with the main body of the cavalry, mostly either ran from the battle or rushed back to reunite with the main army.
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As they reached the main force of [[Grand Kingdom of Urguan|Urguan]] and its allies, the army of the Coalition with their heavier armor began to easily began cut through the bulk of [[Grand Kingdom of Urguan|Urguan's]] army. Coming to the realization that they would not be able to go toe-to-toe with the bulk of the Coalition army, the [[Grand Kingdom of Urguan]] and its allies began retreating from the field of battle. While some were cut down as they attempted to flee, the Coalition was hindered by the fact that their army's heavier armor slowed them down. With the vanguard too tired and beaten down to properly give chase, the army of the Coalition was forced to end the chase and regroup.
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==Aftermath==
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Following this battle, the Coalition enjoyed a boost in morale, knowing that they still had the strength within them to take on [[Holy Orenian Empire|Oren]] and its allies. Despite losing, the [[Grand Kingdom of Urguan]] was determined that they would continue to resist the [[Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah]] in an effort to stop them from gaining ground. Preparations began outside of one of the forts belonging to the [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska]] to prepare for an oncoming siege, which would eventually lead to the [[Siege of Fort Kovakirr]].

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The Battle of Jornheim Fields
Part of the War of the Beards
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Battle of Jornheim Fields, 1634
Date: 1634
Location: Jornheim Fields
Result: Kaz'Ulrah Victory
Followed by: Siege of Fort Kovakirr
Belligerents
Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah and Allies:
Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah
Clan Frostbeard
Clan Blackaxe
Clan Goldhand
Clan Silvervein
War Nation of Krugmar
Kingdom of Norland
Kingdom of Santegia
Warhawke Chiefdom
Grand Kingdom of Urguan and Allies:
Grand Kingdom of Urguan
Clan Irongrinder
Clan Ireheart
Clan Grandaxe
Clan Irongut
Clan Emberhorn
Holy Orenian Empire
Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska
Commanders and leaders
Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah and Allies:
High King Verthaik II Frostbeard
Rex U'La Lur
Javier, King of Norland
Leo, King of Santegia
Prince Erolas Ba’ikana
Grand Kingdom of Urguan and Allies:
Grand King Frerir Irongrinder
Peter II, Holy Orenian Emperor
Otto II of Haense
Strength
Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah and Allies:
25,000 Infantry, 5,000 Cavalry
Grand Kingdom of Urguan and Allies:
20,000 Infantry, 5,000 Cavalry
Casualties
Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah and Allies:
~2,000 dead

Grand Kingdom of Urguan and Allies:
~3,000 dead, 1,000 captured

The Battle of Jornheim fields was the first conflict in the brief war near the end of Axios known as the War of the Beards. This battle saw the Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah once more unite the Coalition in order to engage the Grand Kingdom of Urguan and its allies in the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska and Holy Orenian Empire. The battle ended as a key victory for the Coalition, setting them on the path of the next battle, the Siege of Fort Kovakirr.

Prelude

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Battle

The battle began as both armies marched down the main road, the army of the Coalition attempting to reach the Grand Kingdom of Urguan and the army of the Grand Kingdom of Urguan and its allies attempting to reach the Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah. Knowing that the Coalition's army was nearing, the army of Urguan and its allies set up on top of a low hill, which then led up to a much larger mountain. The vanguard of the Coalition was the first to find this army, and skirmishing soon began. Shots of bows and crossbows were soon exchanged from across the field, with no side holding any real advantage. A few detachments of the vanguard also rushed the hill, briefly engaging the enemy to inflict minor losses, before retreating. The army stood firm, however, until the Coalition's cavalry closed in, and thew many vials of Alchemist's Fire into their ranks, forcing Urguan and its allies off the hill and into a charge.

While most of this army stayed near the base of the hill, some spread out and surged forward in order to engage the vanguard of the Coalition. This, combined with the cavalry, began inflicting losses on the vanguard, which mainly consisted of the more lightly armored infantry, and thus was outclassed by the main body of Urguan's army an its allies. However, this soon shifted as the Coalition's main body had caught up with the vanguard. The main body, consisting of heavily armored men, easily rushed cut down the spread out men as they rushed forward to the aid of the vanguard. These men, along with the main body of the cavalry, mostly either ran from the battle or rushed back to reunite with the main army.

As they reached the main force of Urguan and its allies, the army of the Coalition with their heavier armor began to easily began cut through the bulk of Urguan's army. Coming to the realization that they would not be able to go toe-to-toe with the bulk of the Coalition army, the Grand Kingdom of Urguan and its allies began retreating from the field of battle. While some were cut down as they attempted to flee, the Coalition was hindered by the fact that their army's heavier armor slowed them down. With the vanguard too tired and beaten down to properly give chase, the army of the Coalition was forced to end the chase and regroup.

Aftermath

Following this battle, the Coalition enjoyed a boost in morale, knowing that they still had the strength within them to take on Oren and its allies. Despite losing, the Grand Kingdom of Urguan was determined that they would continue to resist the Kingdom of Kaz'Ulrah in an effort to stop them from gaining ground. Preparations began outside of one of the forts belonging to the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska to prepare for an oncoming siege, which would eventually lead to the Siege of Fort Kovakirr.