San Cyr

**San Cyr** is the Dictator of Leowell, the Sacritora of the Hawk Administration, and the General of the Sandarmes. San Cyr's most notable achievements were achieved during the Hopfisch Rebellion especially his impressive defence at the Battle of Sanfort Hill.

## Hopfisch Rebellion

### Initial stages

In 279, Grimas Hopfisch began his open rebellion against King Jiri Baathúr. Soon envoys of Hopfisch arrived in Leowell to attain their help in the mutiny. San Cyr, the commander of the city's army the Sandarmes, fervently opposed joining Grimas. Eventually the council agreed and San Cyr was to halt the banner army of Grimas long enough for the city to evacuate it's riches. Cyr had his men build a wooden fort on a nearby hill outside of Leowell, where he would make his stand.

### Sanfort Hill

The Battle of Sanfort Hill, San Cyr's first battle became a defeat as the rebel army vastly outnumbered and outclassed San Cyr's forces. Even then, Cyr managed to break through the rebel army centre completely and he managed to cause serious damage to the rebel army. San Cyr even managed to take some of his men and withdraw from the battle after 2 hours of heavy fighting. San Cyr succeeded in his objective as the city had been evacuated. This earned San Cyr the nickname *Lion of Leowell*.

### Maakor Castle

Atfer withdrawing, San Cyr decided to move his remaining forces to Maakor Castle. In Maakor, Adam Silven, the chief-commander of the castle's defences immediately took command of Cyr's men and decided to perform a charge into the besieging army trebuchet. Cyr thought this was ridiculous, but could do nothing but oblige. Cyr watched the charge from the castle battlements and was impressed by the military genius of Captain Lannes Hay, who partook in the charge. Lannes took down the trebuchet with minimal casualties.

Following this charge, the siege continued. Feasts were held in honour of the charge, yet food began to dwindle. After over 10 days of the charge, morale and food was running low. The defenders required a victory, which Cyr was ready to give. Cyr and Lannes planned an audacious assault into the besiegers camp with only 22 riders. Their aim was to destroy the enemy food storage and to capture one of their leaders. This assault was executed effectively with Cyr losing only 5 men.

3 days later, Vito Amadeo arrived with the relief army and fought the Battle of Maakor saving the desperate castle garrison. During the festivities celebrating the victory, brigadier Titus Gaul and Captain Gerald Guilleam assumed command of the army, taking San Cyr with them.

### Meta-Gudur

The army marched to Meta-Gudur where they were welcomed by joyful citizens. The citizens gave gifts and food to the troops. Cyr went to meet the city council to try to raise more troops. However Titus remained adamant that they were to continue their march within few hours, an order which Cyr opposed to. The council of Meta-Gudur revealed that the evacuated council of Leowell, which had arrived in Meta-Gudur, was secretly giving money to Grimas and even troops. San Cyr was very upset at this and sought to punish the Council of Leowell in the future.

### Battle of Swinton

Soon the loyalist continued their march to find the main Banner army of Grimas. The Loyalists never found the main banner army, but they did find a small condottieri force led by Harren Hopfisch, the younger brother of Grimas. Cyre tried to negotiate with Harren, but as Cyr was negotiating Titus ordered a general assault upon the condottieri. Cyr had to quickly flee the negotiation and join the charge, which succeeded. The Battle of Swinton was a decisive victory for the loyalists, though Cyr's participation in the battle was minimal.

### Post War

San was promoted to the rank of General and made the indefinite dictator of Leowell, as the council of Leowell was executed by King Jiri due to treachery. Cyr was ennobled as the Count of Sanfort, where the Sanfort Castle was built.

San Cyr's doings during the Borian War are unknown, though he did remain loyal to King Jiri.