Battle of the Arn

The battle of the Arn took place in the Summer of year 250, Imperial era. It was part of both the Wild Revolt and the Elven Rebellion, happening after a series of conquests and troop movements.
The location of the Wild Races, or the Army of the Ancients, as they claim they ought to be called, was soon revealed when they rounded the source of the Arn, far to the north of the Coast Road. A substantial force of 5'000 Urks, 2'000 Vargrs and nearly 300 Trolls, having clambered through the rough and unwelcoming terrain at the source of the River Arn, began its march towards the northern edge of the camp of Lord Curiniros, son of Danottalos.
Unfortunately for the Wild Races, the outriders and patrols of the Army guarding the Arn were well aware of their travels once they reached the source of the Arn. And they too, were not without their troops, numbering nearly 21'000 men in total.
Battle was soon joined, with the Vargr leading the attempt to infiltrate the human encampment. Instead of tents filled with sleeping soldiers, however, the Wolfmen found them bristling with spears and swords. Following close behind, Urks and Trolls soon join the battle. Outfitted in new armour and with new weapons available to them, they fell heavily upon the ranks of the Aldbournian Army. However, their preparation beforehand and awareness of the coming attack, as well as their superior numbers, soon played into their hands, and within minutes, the battle began to turn heavily against the Wilds.
When all is thought lost, a force appeared to the east of the Arn. 2'000 Elven Archers, accompanied by 1'350 militia appeared within bow-range of the battling armies, and began to fire into the ranks of the Humans. In the confusion and frantic efforts to prepare in case of an assault in their flank, the human army lost some ground to the Wild Races. However, it was but momentary, as within moments Lord Curiniros rallied his cavalry and rode down the Elven force. Clashing fiercely with them, the Elven archers fled the battle, whilst the militia attempted to hold the cavalry for mere moments, before they too broke and were run down.
The battle lost, their reinforcements broken, the Wild Races withdrew quickly, attempting to minimize their loses as they escaped into the foothills near the source of the River Arn. They were closely pursued, but as dawn brokes and news from the east reached the Aldbournian Army, they ceased their pursuit.
Category:Battles