Siege of Barrowyk

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Siege of Barrowyk Part of the Dukes' War Siege of Barrowyk, 1521 Date: 13th of the Grand Harvest, 1521 Location: Barrowyk, Adria Result: Ashford Victory Preceded: Battle of the Blackwald Followed by: Most of the leaders of Adria executed, the city of Brelus sacked, and Augustus d'Amaury inheriting the lands of Adria being granted the title of Archduke of Lorraine. Belligerents Pro-Ashford forces: Kingdom of Oren Principality of Laureh'lin Sohaerate of Haelunor Caliphate of Khalestine Grand Kingdom of Urguan (diplomatic assistance only) Ducal Coalition: Duchy of Adria Duchy of Haense Duchy of Vanaheim The Mountain Monarchy (diplomatic assistance only) Dunamis mercenaries Commanders and leaders Pro-Ashford forces: King Olivier I of Oren Augustus d'Amaury Guy, Marquis of Drusco Titus, Baron of Dour Watch Leufroy de Savoie Percival Staunton Caliph Faiz Kharadeen of Khalestine</spa Ducal Coalition: Siguine, Duke of Adria and Haense Kazimir, Baron of Barrowyk Vasili, Duke of Vanaheim Strength Pro-Ashford forces and Allies: 18,000 Infantry, 2,000 Archers Ducal Coalition and Allies: 7,000 Infantry, 600 Archers Casualties Pro-Ashford forces and Allies: ~6,000 dead or missing Ducal Coalition and Allies: ~5,400 dead or missing

Prelude

As the victory against the Duchy of Adria in the Battle of the Blackwald, Augustus continuing his assault towards Barrowyk having to face a small skirmish with the Adrians who had sent a small force to engage in guerrilla warfare against the Ashford men before they crossed the small river that led towards where they meant to make camp near Barrowyk. With the Ashford barely losing any men would then begin setting up camp near Barrowyk having to face the large castle with many defenses surrounding it.

Battle

The Ashford forces began the assault resulting in a few hours long of bombardment before the Ashford armies began to push its siege equipment that consisted of a large bridge, and a siege tower. As the siege tower made its way towards the almost destroyed castle of Barrowyk the Ashford army would be met with Adrian man-at-arms that would hold strong against the Ashford armies as they attempted to push inside Barrowyk. While most of the Ashford forces attempted to push for the siege tower another hole would open up through the keep that was low enough allowing a few Ashford forces to push in hoping to flank the rear of the Adrians that held the siege tower. The siege would rage on until the Adrian lines would break at the siege tower allowing the Ashford forces to flood through the castle of Barrowyk.

Aftermath

After Adria losing two major battles Duke Siguine Barbanov would flee the cause with his pregnant wife that carried their unborn child, Petyr Barbanov. As the Duke fled with his family, Brelus would be sacked and burnt down by the Ashfords. Once the 'Sacking of Brelus' ended the loyalists would capture many of the rebel nobles that supported Adria in the war to be executed ordered by King Oliver I of Oren. Barrowyk would then be granted to Augustus d'Amaury as well as being granted the title of Archduke of Lorraine.