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|'''Battle of Seahelm''' | |'''Battle of Seahelm''' | ||
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− | | | + | | Beo's Revolt |
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Date''': 17th of the Amber Cold, 1547 | | <span style="font-size:small;">'''Date''': 17th of the Amber Cold, 1547 | ||
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− | | <span style="font-size:small;">'''Location''': Province of Avar, [[Holy Orenian Empire]] | + | | <span style="font-size:small;">'''Location''': [[Seahelm]], Province of Avar, [[Holy Orenian Empire]] |
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− | | <span style="font-size:small;">'''Result''': | + | | <span style="font-size:small;">'''Result''': Defender Victory |
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− | | <span style="font-size:small;">'''Preceded by''': | + | | <span style="font-size:small;">'''Preceded by''': None |
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− | | <span style="font-size:small;">'''Followed by''': | + | | <span style="font-size:small;">'''Followed by''': End of Beo's Revolt |
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|'''Belligerents''' | |'''Belligerents''' | ||
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;">''' | + | |<span style="font-size:small;">'''[[Sven Eiriksson Ruric]] (Defender) and Allies:''' <br> [[File:norland.png|20px]] Sven aligned Norlanders <br> Orcish mercenaries </span> |
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;">''' | + | |<span style="font-size:small;">'''Beo Ruric (Attacker) and Allies:''' <br> [[File:norland.png|20px]] Beo aligned Norlanders <br> Orcish mercenaries </span> |
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|'''Commanders and leaders''' | |'''Commanders and leaders''' | ||
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;">''' | + | |<span style="font-size:small;">'''[[Sven Eiriksson Ruric]] and Allies:''' <br> [[File:norland.png|20px]] Sven Ruric </span> |
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;">''' | + | |<span style="font-size:small;">'''Beo Ruric and Allies:''' <br> [[File:norland.png|20px]] Beo Ruric </span> |
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|'''Strength''' | |'''Strength''' | ||
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;">''' | + | |<span style="font-size:small;">'''[[Sven Eiriksson Ruric]] and Allies:''' <br> 9,000 men </span> |
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;">''' | + | |<span style="font-size:small;">'''Beo Ruric and Allies:''' <br> 6,000 men </span> |
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|'''Casualties''' | |'''Casualties''' | ||
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;">''' | + | |<span style="font-size:small;">'''[[Sven Eiriksson Ruric]] and Allies:''' <br> ~2000 dead </span> |
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− | |<span style="font-size:small;">''' | + | |<span style="font-size:small;">'''Beo Ruric and Allies:''' <br> ~4000 dead</span> |
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− | The '''Battle of Seahelm''' was | + | The '''Battle of Seahelm''' was a battle between the rebel host of Beo Ruric - supported by orcish mercenaries - and the defending forces of ruler [[Sven Eiriksson Ruric]], similarly supported by orcish mercenaries. It was an attempt by Beo to overthrow Sven and take control of the Norlandic realm. |
== Prelude == | == Prelude == | ||
− | + | With the [[Eighteen Years' War]] going poorly for Oren, ensuring they would not be able to interfere in his attempt, Beo Ruric seized upon an opportunity to try to overthrow Sven Ruric, the sitting ruler of Seahelm. Beo had been ruling over part of Avar for some time, and used this as his claim to legitimacy over Seahelm itself. Receiving funds from the [[Grand Kingdom of Urguan]] with which to hire mercenaries and outfit his army, Beo then rallied a host of Norlanders loyal to his cause and sailed to attack the city of Seahelm. While Sven Ruric learned of these plans and wrote to [[John II, Holy Orenian Emperor|Emperor John II]] for aid, no Orenian soldiers arrived to support the defence. Sven did however hire orcish mercenaries to supplement his forces, however some of those mercenaries mistakenly fought for Beo in the battle - they had been hired to fight for a Ruric, and mixed up the two. | |
== Battle == | == Battle == | ||
Field Marshal Rothesay took the opening move and ordered the loyalist Rurikids to advance to a hill that overlooked the plain. Ruric responded in turn, attempting to move his Avarites around the Imperial right so that a flank could be performed. This flanking force, however, was routed by Jarnstrandic levy men. The Urguanite legions now moved up to the spine of the hill, hoping to prevent the Imperial advancement. The dwarves charged into the Imperial flank but with the failure of their own right, were beaten down off the hill. Rurikid infantry saw an opportunity in the retreat and without warning charged down the hill. Ruric's host noticed this, reforming quickly and cut down the overextended Rurikids and forced a bloody withdrawal back to the Imperial main line. | Field Marshal Rothesay took the opening move and ordered the loyalist Rurikids to advance to a hill that overlooked the plain. Ruric responded in turn, attempting to move his Avarites around the Imperial right so that a flank could be performed. This flanking force, however, was routed by Jarnstrandic levy men. The Urguanite legions now moved up to the spine of the hill, hoping to prevent the Imperial advancement. The dwarves charged into the Imperial flank but with the failure of their own right, were beaten down off the hill. Rurikid infantry saw an opportunity in the retreat and without warning charged down the hill. Ruric's host noticed this, reforming quickly and cut down the overextended Rurikids and forced a bloody withdrawal back to the Imperial main line. | ||
− | Ruric and his force suffered brutal casualties during the fighting and failed to open their path into Seahelm. After rallying and reorganizing his weary men, Ruric called for a full assault up the hill towards the Imperials, his hope to catch them by surprise. Rothesay saw the massive Avarite charge but, before they could surmount the hill, ordered his own center of Rurikids to charge down the hill once again. While Ruric and his host were caught by the sudden charge, Rothesay’s right and left respectively closed in on the flanks, surrounding the entire rebel army | + | Ruric and his force suffered brutal casualties during the fighting and failed to open their path into Seahelm. After rallying and reorganizing his weary men, Ruric called for a full assault up the hill towards the Imperials, his hope to catch them by surprise. Rothesay saw the massive Avarite charge but, before they could surmount the hill, ordered his own center of Rurikids to charge down the hill once again. While Ruric and his host were caught by the sudden charge, Rothesay’s right and left respectively closed in on the flanks, surrounding the entire rebel army. |
== Aftermath == | == Aftermath == | ||
− | + | Sven's victory at Seahelm ensured he remained as ruler of Seahelm and the surrounding region of Avar. Beo managed to escape the destruction of his army, going on to become infamous to the [[Red Faith]] as 'the Betrayer'. | |
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[[Category:Vailor]] | [[Category:Vailor]] | ||
[[Category:Battles]] | [[Category:Battles]] | ||
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[[Category:Oren]] | [[Category:Oren]] |
Revision as of 19:27, 25 May 2021
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The Battle of Seahelm was a battle between the rebel host of Beo Ruric - supported by orcish mercenaries - and the defending forces of ruler Sven Eiriksson Ruric, similarly supported by orcish mercenaries. It was an attempt by Beo to overthrow Sven and take control of the Norlandic realm.
Prelude
With the Eighteen Years' War going poorly for Oren, ensuring they would not be able to interfere in his attempt, Beo Ruric seized upon an opportunity to try to overthrow Sven Ruric, the sitting ruler of Seahelm. Beo had been ruling over part of Avar for some time, and used this as his claim to legitimacy over Seahelm itself. Receiving funds from the Grand Kingdom of Urguan with which to hire mercenaries and outfit his army, Beo then rallied a host of Norlanders loyal to his cause and sailed to attack the city of Seahelm. While Sven Ruric learned of these plans and wrote to Emperor John II for aid, no Orenian soldiers arrived to support the defence. Sven did however hire orcish mercenaries to supplement his forces, however some of those mercenaries mistakenly fought for Beo in the battle - they had been hired to fight for a Ruric, and mixed up the two.
Battle
Field Marshal Rothesay took the opening move and ordered the loyalist Rurikids to advance to a hill that overlooked the plain. Ruric responded in turn, attempting to move his Avarites around the Imperial right so that a flank could be performed. This flanking force, however, was routed by Jarnstrandic levy men. The Urguanite legions now moved up to the spine of the hill, hoping to prevent the Imperial advancement. The dwarves charged into the Imperial flank but with the failure of their own right, were beaten down off the hill. Rurikid infantry saw an opportunity in the retreat and without warning charged down the hill. Ruric's host noticed this, reforming quickly and cut down the overextended Rurikids and forced a bloody withdrawal back to the Imperial main line.
Ruric and his force suffered brutal casualties during the fighting and failed to open their path into Seahelm. After rallying and reorganizing his weary men, Ruric called for a full assault up the hill towards the Imperials, his hope to catch them by surprise. Rothesay saw the massive Avarite charge but, before they could surmount the hill, ordered his own center of Rurikids to charge down the hill once again. While Ruric and his host were caught by the sudden charge, Rothesay’s right and left respectively closed in on the flanks, surrounding the entire rebel army.
Aftermath
Sven's victory at Seahelm ensured he remained as ruler of Seahelm and the surrounding region of Avar. Beo managed to escape the destruction of his army, going on to become infamous to the Red Faith as 'the Betrayer'.