Ambush at Dimhollow Mire

The Ambush at Dimhollow Mire was the second battle in the Knox-Blackthorne War following on from the Bloody Wedding, taking place in 1014AE. It is considered an embarrassing military failure on the behalf of the Blackthornes, led by their inexperienced Lord Jaster against the wishes of his uncle (and hand) Sir Dominic. The Blackthorne host was attacked on two fronts, first at the fortress of House Pentaghast, afterwards having their reserve ambushed from behind by Preston Knox's outriders. Lord Maegor Thormund was killed in the battle, as was the Cogworth heir Sir Cletus. The Blackthorne remnants fled the marsh in disgrace, thus granting the Knoxes their first victory of the war.
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