Battle of the Eastern Sea Road

The Battle of the Eastern Sea Road was one of the greatest defeats for the Dragonborn, fought during the Dragon Conquest it is agreed that the battle turned the tide of the war in the east when dragon Prince Krzáal was slain.
== Battle ==
The Draconic army marched Westward along the road running near the coast. Eager for battle, prince Krzáal pushed his army hard and hurried up the column in the rear. Lord David of Greystone then sent a small skirmish force to draw the vanguard away from the front of the line, in order to split the Dragonborn forces. Once all the Dragonborn had at last marched through the foggy, narrow defile and entered the plains skirting the coastline, horns were blown, signalling a all-out attack.
The Valish cavalry and infantry then swept down from their concealed positions in the surrounding hills, blocked the road and engaged the unsuspecting Dragonborn from three sides. Surprised and outmaneuvered, the Dragonborn did not have time to draw up in to battle formation, and were forced to fight a desperate hand-to-hand battle. The Dragonborn were quickly split into three parts. The easternmost was attacked by the Valish cavalry and forced into the sea, leaving the other two groups with no way to retreat. The center, including Krzáal, stood its ground, but was cut down. Only about 600 soldiers escaped, under the cover of fog the rest were killed.
== Outcome ==
During the battle a young squire picked up the Sword of Ashes from the fallen Draconic Prince and killed the Dragon prince Krzáal.
== Trivia ==
This was one of the largest loss of lives suffered by the Dragonborn during the war.
The battle is the largest ambush in history.
Category:Battles