Battle of Saero

The battle of Saero took place in the Winter of year 250, Imperial era, as a part of the Dwarven Uprising. After a large Dwarven massing of troops, a strike was finally made.
A vast host of 14'000 dwarves poured forth from the citadel of Ureloth, and marched along the north road towards Saero, liberating dwarves as they went. By the time they reached the town, their numbers had swelled to near 16'000, and by all reports, the ground quaked at their rhythmic marching. Saero, by comparison, defended by a mere 2'800 men, had little hope of survival. Many citizens attempted to flee the town as the Dwarven force approached, and headed along the road towards Cerrach.
The dwarven troops arrived at the town of Saero to find it largely deserted, save for what garrison that appeared to be manning the walls. A meagre fight was put up by the troops within the walls, and though their archers scored some kills against the Dwarves, sheer numbers soon saw the walls overwhelmed as Dwarven troops clambered over the top. Many threw down their arms quickly, leaving the Count of Saero and his loyal knights holding the keep, before the Dwarves halted the battle to offer terms.
Inhabitants of Saero who were "excessively cruel" to dwarven slaves, or who traded in slaves, were executed, their heads severed and mounted above the gates of the town. Those who owned five slaves or more were tried and punished, all their property seized, and those who owned four slaves or fewer were sent from the city. In all, a handful of heads adorned the gates of Saero, fewer than 100 have their property taken, and the majority of the population of Saero, including the garrison, leaft the city towards Cerrach.
Category:Battles