Siege of Rhewengrad
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The Siege of Rhewengrad (Dwarven: Krazdan eron Kal'Rhewen) was a four month long siege during the Eighteen Years' War of the Urguanite fortress of Rhewengrad by the Imperial forces of John I, Holy Orenian Emperor and his generals Josef Vladov and Henry Rothesay. The dwarven forces were commanded by Lord Marshal Belegar Ireheart, with the notable Dunamis presence led by Richard Revlis. The fortress of Rhewengrad was a key fortification for both the Empire and Urguan, having been constructed on order of Grand King Rhewen Frostbeard near the beginning of the war.
Prelude
Emperor John's campaign against the Grand Kingdom of Urguan had proven to be successful thus far. The decisive victory at White Mountain had routed the remaining majority of the Urguanite forces, pushing them back into the fortress of Rhewengrad, one of two forts preventing any foreign invaders from attacking the capital of Kal'Akash. Josef Vladov and Henry Rothesay pursued the routing dwarves, setting up camp on a hill overlooking the fortress. On their part, the dwarves under the command of Belegar Ireheart attempted to create a defensive position in the fort. However, conflicting orders from the Urguanite government hindered their efforts, with no progress achieved.
In the Empire, Emperor John had created a blood pact with Rex Ubba'Gorkil. On the eve of the assault on the fortress, Ubba'Gorkil's host arrived at the camp, much to the dismay of the dwarven forces. The next day, Rothesay ordered an attack on the fortress.
Battle
