Garmer Lovewater

Gamer Lovewater in 800 AD, before the second conquest attempt by the Celtic-Viking Empire.

### Epithet

The Magnificent Commander,Defender of Fanahrians

### Title(s)

Lord of Trirannal,Commander of the Stonespring Armies,Lord General.

### Issue

Tarken Lovewater

Garmer Lovewater was a prominent figure in the history of Stonespring and a renowned military commander. He played a significant role in the conflict between Stonespring and the invading forces led by Emperor Mezenge I and Prince Regal.

Garmer Lovewater was known for his exceptional skills as a cavalry commander. His family, the Lovewaters, had a tradition of relying on their powerful Pulmonary cavalry, which played a crucial role in their military victories. Garmer was considered formidable and had achieved several victories over his opponents, including Balian Orton.

He widely considered to be one of history's finest commanders. He is the great grandfather of **Ayken Lovewater**.

### History

#### First Invasion of Stonespring (785-789)

Garmer Lovewater was pivitol in winning early victories against Balian Orton, the Imperial Marshal, in the first few years of the war. Due to his terrible losses, Balian Orton was dismissed as Marhsal.

In the year 787 AL, Mezenge I, who would later become Emperor, fought against Stonespring as an imperial marshal. At that time, Mezenge was only in his early twenties and faced the formidable Garmer Lovewater. Despite his young age, Mezenge managed to engage in a fierce battle with Garmer.

However, in 789 AL, Mezenge commanded a successful pincer attack on Garmer, leading to a minor victory for the imperial forces. Garmer realized the difficult situation and negotiated a fair treaty to end the war.

#### Second Invasion Attempt

When Mezenge became Emperor in 799 with the intention to conquer the Southern-most kingdom. Garmer Lovewater found himself facing the imperial forces once again. Garmer's military prowess and reputation as a skilled cavalry commander were well-known. He understood the strengths of his cavalry and relied on them to snatch victory from challenging situations.

However, in the next invasion of 801, the empire developed a new long-range bow to suppress the Pulmonary cavalry of the Lovewaterians, who relied on their powerful cavalry for victory. Three-fifths of the imperial army wielded these bows. During the decisive battle at Lesserfarm, the muddy field and unfavorable conditions proved challenging for the Lovewaterian cavalry. The newly used longbow and marshal ability of Prince Regal managed to defeat the Lovewaterian army. Garmer Lovewater would lose his life during this battle after attempting a cavalry charge to try and turn the tide of the battle.

### Legacy

Despite his defeat and demise, Garmer Lovewater remained a prominent figure in Stonespring's history. His name became associated with resistance and defiance against imperial rule. His son, Tarken Lovewater, would later lead a rebellion against the Empire, continuing the legacy of resistance that Garmer had started. Eventually, Ayken Lovewater, would attempt to avenge the losses at Lesserfarm, and despite inducing the beginning of the decline of the Celtic-Viking Empire, Ayken Lovewater would meet the same fate as his great grandfather.

Garmer Lovewater's military achievements and his role as a leader in Stonespring's history make him a revered figure among the Fanahrians and a symbol of resilience against foreign occupation.

Among Lovewaterists, Garmer Lovewater is immortalised as an example of the epitome of a Fanahrian citizen.