Difference between revisions of "The Raid on Elysium"
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| − | '''The Varhelm Offensive''', was an [[Holy Orenian Empire|Orenian]] offensive | + | '''The Varhelm Offensive''', was an [[Holy Orenian Empire|Orenian]] offensive intended to raid the wheat fields of Elysium, part of the [[Kingdom of Norland]]. The Orenian force of two thousand initially attacked the newly built walls of Elysium, making an attempt to trick the two hundred defenders into opening the gates. Failing to do this, the Orenian forces retreated from Elysium, as further Norlandic forces began to rally to the defence of Elysium. |
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| + | While retreating, Imperial forces encountered a detachment of five hundred Norlandic soldiers in the countryside. Two hundred Imperials and Norlanders engaged in combat, with the Norlanders attempting a fighting retreat to the walls of Elysium, led by Lord Purifier Thorfinn Kursin. While the other three hundred Norlanders made it back to Elysium, the rearguard was overcome. The battle almost resulted in the capture of Thorfinn Kursin, however he threw himself into the water, choosing to drown rather than be captured. | ||
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Revision as of 19:49, 8 May 2021
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The Varhelm Offensive, was an Orenian offensive intended to raid the wheat fields of Elysium, part of the Kingdom of Norland. The Orenian force of two thousand initially attacked the newly built walls of Elysium, making an attempt to trick the two hundred defenders into opening the gates. Failing to do this, the Orenian forces retreated from Elysium, as further Norlandic forces began to rally to the defence of Elysium.
While retreating, Imperial forces encountered a detachment of five hundred Norlandic soldiers in the countryside. Two hundred Imperials and Norlanders engaged in combat, with the Norlanders attempting a fighting retreat to the walls of Elysium, led by Lord Purifier Thorfinn Kursin. While the other three hundred Norlanders made it back to Elysium, the rearguard was overcome. The battle almost resulted in the capture of Thorfinn Kursin, however he threw himself into the water, choosing to drown rather than be captured.
