Hardship Raid

“	"Why don't people fight?"	”
 	—Wiz 	—Wiz
The Hardship Raid was an attack and sacking of Hardship carried out by the Scylfings during Dragonhollow's Sixth Era.
=The Raid=
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After the initial bloodshed and confusion that had characterized the early exploration and colonization of Hallowmere had faded, the bandit reavers of the Scylfings emerged as one of the most powerful groups of the Sixth Era and were eager to destroy their remaining opposition and establish total dominance over the land.
Though the faction drove the DragonSlayers from Hallowmere to close out the Banner War, their enemies Hyperion and Zaeric remained elusive, forcing them to find other means of subjugating the population.
On 6E:36, Wiz led the Scylfings on a boat trip on the River Acheron from their floating island headquarters to Hardship, the region's capital. They moved quickly to occupy the city, besieging the airship and slaughtering anyone who tried to disembark from it. Their chieftan Wiz personally killed several newcomers trying to buy from the shops at Castra Aerumna.
After 0uttaTime pointed out that they were in violation of one of the Edicts of Eris that prohibited the repetitive killing of defenseless newcomers, the Scylfings spread out to target nearby settlements including Greywatch Garrison and residences along Hardship Trail. Despite 0utta's efforts to organize resistance the marauders suffered zero casualties.
Laden with riches and disappointed that so many refused to fight back and let themselves be murdered, the Scylfings eventually broke off and returned home with their loot.
Nineteen people lost their lives in the massacre, including 0uttaTime, Codog, Kimarastraz, Wojcik, and Curious. Some later had their belongings returned to them afterwards, merely becoming victims by virtue of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
=Aftermath=
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The faction never intended to hold any territory. Their sole purpose was to acquire riches and remind commoners of the strength and reach of the Scylfings. In that regard the raid was a complete success.
left|thumb|330x330px|Curious killed by Wiz during the Raid
Though both 0uttaTime and Curious lobbied the Priesthood of Eris to punish Wiz and his crew for breaking the law, no action was taken against the Scylfings.
Nevertheless, their enemies remembered their murderous rampage and dealt them a crushing blow a week later on 6E:43 when their guild hall was raided and their treasures stolen.
Category:Wars and Conflicts
Category:Scylfings
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