Demeskeen vs Ironmen - Fall 382 (RRtK)

After his crushing victory against the Border Kingdoms, Prince El Osman forces them to sign a peace (for two years). In fall 382 the Demeskeen are again at War (RRtK, p.58). The only reachable opponent, not at peace, is Mirholme's foothold in the Border Kingdoms. Prince Osman sends his skirmishers to scout. They report a rough terrain. Maybe overconfident, the Prince decided to attack.

Note on terrains in the Annürien Marches
I roll for terrains as per the rule p.28. with the existing modifiers AND new ones. if the terrain is:
- clear (ex. province B of the Border Kingdoms): -1 modifier ;
- hilly (ex. province D of the Border Kingdoms or South Demeskeen): no modifier ;
- rough (ex. province with mountains or woods): +1 modifier


THE BATTLE
With no room to maneuver his cavalry, Prince Osman deploys his troops in a small space.

Gunnar Olafssen on his hill...

The light cavalry harasses the Ironmen.

The Ironmen leave their hill...

Gunnar decides to attack the archers in the rough terrain.

The archers are defeated...

The cavalry is disorganized.

Prince El Osman decides to call back his troops...

The Ironmen keep their foothold in the Annürien Marches for the moment.
The Demeskeen should come back since they are in peace with the Border Kingdoms and the Ironmen province is the only one where the Demeskeen can expand their empire...

The Ironmen's Strike - Spring 382 (RRtK)

Starting of the campaign in the Annürien Marches...


YEAR 382, Spring, Border Kingdoms (Drenlock Duchy / province "D")
Mirholme's roll is a Go to War result (RRtK, p.58). The only province reachable is the "D" (the other sea provinces aren't available since the armies aren't painted!).

The life was peaceful in the Drenlock duchy... until the Ironmen of Mirholme decided that their frozen isles weren't enough. They landed by surprise under the command of Jarl Gunnar Olafssen. Duke Bohemond (WR=3) mustered quickly some troops to repulse the looters...

Duke Bohemond  settled in a strong position on the southern hill, waiting for the Ironmen coming from the north.

Order of battle

Ironmen from Mirholme

Duke Bohemond sent his skirmishers to attract the enemy and break his line.

Death dealer are charging...

The Ironmen clashed piecemeal against shield walls.

Duke Bohemond attacks on the left flank and routs his enemies.

Fightings are fierce and in favor of the border Kingdoms.

The Borderers are suffering heavy losses!

Under the Ironmen's pressure the first line of Borderers collapsed, followed by the retinue infantry on the right flank!

Only one line of Borderers remains...

The Borderers are quickly surrounded. Duke Bohemond tried several times to charge Gunnar Olafssen but was repulsed each time and killed!

Another charge repulsed!

VICTORY FOR MIRHOLME

Thus Mirholme got a foothold in the Border Kingdoms forcing them to sign a peace for one year (difference in National Morale, RRtK p.60). Mirholme became the hated enemy of the Border Kingdoms.

The next post will be about the orc civil war...