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| − | |Part of the [[Tenth | + | |Part of the [[Tenth Nordling War]] |
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| − | |<span style="font-size:14px;">'''Date''': 14th of the First Seed, 22 S.A. <br> '''Place''': Southbridge, [[Holy Orenian Empire]] <br> '''Result''': | + | |<span style="font-size:14px;">'''Date''': 14th of the First Seed, 22 S.A. <br> '''Place''': Southbridge, [[Holy Orenian Empire]] <br> '''Result''': Norlandic Victory |
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| − | <tr><td width=50% Style="border-right:1px dotted #aaa;"> [[File:OrenianFlag.png|20px]] Leopold Draskovic-Kovachev <br> [[File:OrenianFlag.png|20px]] Ledicort d'Azor, Archchancellor of the Holy Orenian Empire | + | <tr><td width=50% Style="border-right:1px dotted #aaa;"> [[File:OrenianFlag.png|20px]] Leopold Draskovic-Kovachev <br> [[File:OrenianFlag.png|20px]] Ledicort d'Azor, Archchancellor of the Holy Orenian Empire <br> [[File:OrenianFlag.png|20px]] Simon Pruvia, Viscount of Pruvia-Provins |
| − | <td width=50%> [[File:norland.png|20px]] Donovan Freysson II, Marshal of Norland <br> [[File:norland.png|20px]] [[Hali Kvitravn|Hali Olavsson Kvitravn]], Chieftain of Clan Kvitravn <br> [[File:norland.png|20px]] [[Caedric Edvardsson Ruric, King of Norland|Caedric Edvardsson]], | + | <td width=50%> [[File:norland.png|20px]] Donovan Freysson II, Marshal of Norland <br> [[File:norland.png|20px]] [[Hali Kvitravn|Hali Olavsson Kvitravn]], Chieftain of Clan Kvitravn <br> [[File:norland.png|20px]] [[Caedric Edvardsson Ruric, King of Norland|Caedric Edvardsson]], Hand of the King <br> [[File:norland.png|20px]] Arthas II, Chamberlain of Norland |
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| − | The '''Raid on Southbridge''' also known as the '''Looting of Southbridge''' was the first engagement of the war between the [[Kingdom of Norland]] and the [[Holy Orenian Empire]]. The Raid was meant to demoralize the Orenian population and hoped to score a | + | The '''Raid on Southbridge''' also known as the '''Looting of Southbridge''' was the first engagement of the war between the [[Kingdom of Norland]] and the [[Holy Orenian Empire]]. The Raid was meant to demoralize the Orenian population and hoped to score a major victory against the Orenians early on. The Raid was a Norlandic victory and boosted Norlandic morale significantly. |
== Prelude == | == Prelude == | ||
| − | At the immediate outbreak of the War, Donovan Freysson was tasked by Sven Edvardsson to begin waging war against the [[Holy Orenian Empire]]. Donovan rallied a force of | + | At the immediate outbreak of the War, Donovan Freysson was tasked by Sven Edvardsson to begin waging war against the [[Holy Orenian Empire]]. Donovan rallied a force of nine hundred men, including the marshal of the Dwarven Legion. With this assembled force, Donovan marched his army to Southbridge where he intended to cross into the Empire and begin a series of raids along its borders. Unbeknownst to Donovan, a force of roughly one thousand soldiers of the Imperial State Army were stationed at Southbridge and were preparing to head south to begin talks with the [[City-State of Luciensburg]]. Upon reaching the settlement, Donovan's army spotted the ISA garrison and prepared to raid the fortified settlement. |
==Battle== | ==Battle== | ||
| − | The battle itself was quick and bloodless. Donovan ordered his soldiers to fire arrows inside the Settlement, which lightly wounded the Imperial Garrison. Despite the superior numbers of the Imperial garrison, the order was given to withdraw through the rear gate. | + | The battle itself was quick and bloodless. Donovan ordered his soldiers to fire arrows inside the Settlement, which lightly wounded the Imperial Garrison. Despite the superior numbers of the Imperial garrison, the order was given to withdraw through the rear gate. The garrison routed from Southbridge and made its way to [[Providence]]. Donovan ordered his forces to pursue them with minimal arrow fire being exchanged from both sides as the chase ensued. The Imperial forces were able to make it into the City with Donovan's army hot on their tail and the gate was closed before Norlandic forces could enter the city. The Norlandic army quickly withdrew back to Southbridge to capture the fortification. |
==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
| − | Immediately following the small scale battle, Donovan ordered his soldiers to occupy and loot Southbridge. The Ferrymen were tasked with breaking into the Barracks to loot supplies while the Kvitravns and his own Bannermen were tasked with causing as much damage as possible. After the majority of the settlement was looted, the Norlandic forces occupied it for roughly three days before being ordered to withdraw back to Varhelm to not be surrounded by Orenian territory. A majority of the actual defenses were left intact however a good portion of the settlement's supplies was taken by the Norlanders in the withdrawal. | + | Immediately following the small scale battle, Donovan ordered his soldiers to occupy and loot Southbridge. The Ferrymen were tasked with breaking into the Barracks to loot supplies while the Kvitravns and his own Bannermen were tasked with causing as much damage as possible. After the majority of the settlement was looted, the Norlandic forces occupied it for roughly three days before being ordered to withdraw back to Varhelm to not be surrounded by Orenian territory. A majority of the actual defenses were left intact however a good portion of the settlement's supplies was taken by the Norlanders in the withdrawal, and Southbridge was left in a state of vandalism by the Norlandic forces. |
[[Category:Battles]] | [[Category:Battles]] | ||
[[Category:Almaris]] | [[Category:Almaris]] | ||
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The Raid on Southbridge also known as the Looting of Southbridge was the first engagement of the war between the Kingdom of Norland and the Holy Orenian Empire. The Raid was meant to demoralize the Orenian population and hoped to score a major victory against the Orenians early on. The Raid was a Norlandic victory and boosted Norlandic morale significantly.
Prelude
At the immediate outbreak of the War, Donovan Freysson was tasked by Sven Edvardsson to begin waging war against the Holy Orenian Empire. Donovan rallied a force of nine hundred men, including the marshal of the Dwarven Legion. With this assembled force, Donovan marched his army to Southbridge where he intended to cross into the Empire and begin a series of raids along its borders. Unbeknownst to Donovan, a force of roughly one thousand soldiers of the Imperial State Army were stationed at Southbridge and were preparing to head south to begin talks with the City-State of Luciensburg. Upon reaching the settlement, Donovan's army spotted the ISA garrison and prepared to raid the fortified settlement.
Battle
The battle itself was quick and bloodless. Donovan ordered his soldiers to fire arrows inside the Settlement, which lightly wounded the Imperial Garrison. Despite the superior numbers of the Imperial garrison, the order was given to withdraw through the rear gate. The garrison routed from Southbridge and made its way to Providence. Donovan ordered his forces to pursue them with minimal arrow fire being exchanged from both sides as the chase ensued. The Imperial forces were able to make it into the City with Donovan's army hot on their tail and the gate was closed before Norlandic forces could enter the city. The Norlandic army quickly withdrew back to Southbridge to capture the fortification.
Aftermath
Immediately following the small scale battle, Donovan ordered his soldiers to occupy and loot Southbridge. The Ferrymen were tasked with breaking into the Barracks to loot supplies while the Kvitravns and his own Bannermen were tasked with causing as much damage as possible. After the majority of the settlement was looted, the Norlandic forces occupied it for roughly three days before being ordered to withdraw back to Varhelm to not be surrounded by Orenian territory. A majority of the actual defenses were left intact however a good portion of the settlement's supplies was taken by the Norlanders in the withdrawal, and Southbridge was left in a state of vandalism by the Norlandic forces.
