Great Kundralli Retreat

> "I saw men who's hands froze off before me. Out people were devestated, ruined, destroyed... and cruel Wilkinson.... cruel Lakkos... took advantage of that" - General Publiann, Regent of the Kundrall Zrulenate
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## Battle Info

### Outcome

Devestated army, Battle of the Kundralli Plains

## Great Kundralli Retreat

The **Great Kundralli Retreat** was a massive military retreat led by General Publiann, dictator of the Kundralli Zrulenate, following the devastating defeat at the Battle of Foxindale and the Two Rivers. The perilous retreat was a desperate attempt to salvage his army and protect the capital city of Kundrall from imminent threat. The retreat would prove to be a grueling ordeal that left the Kundralli forces battered, demoralized, and severely weakened.

## Details

### Background and Initial Retreat

The Battle of Foxindale had been a devastating setback for the Kundralli Army. General Publiann, recognizing the dire situation, made the difficult decision to withdraw his forces from the valley and regroup closer to the capital. The retreat was undertaken amidst a backdrop of dwindling supplies, a demoralized army, and the relentless pursuit of the victorious Lakkosian forces under High General Thomas Wilkinson.

The retreat posed numerous logistical challenges for the Kundralli forces. They had to navigate the unforgiving terrain of Foxindale, where they had suffered defeat only hours earlier. In their haste to withdraw, they left behind much of their equipment and wounded soldiers, further straining their resources.

As they retreated, the Kundralli soldiers faced severe shortages of food and water. Many were exhausted from the previous battle and the subsequent hasty withdrawal. These conditions took a toll on their morale and physical well-being.

### Pursuit by Lakkosian Forces

High General Wilkinson and his Lakkosian forces wasted no time in pursuing the retreating Kundralli army. They capitalized on their advantage and relentlessly hounded the Kundralli troops as they attempted to fall back to Kundrall. Frequent skirmishes and ambushes kept the Kundralli forces on the defensive, preventing them from regrouping effectively. The retreat further took place during a period of inclement weather, with torrential rains turning the landscape into a quagmire. Muddy trails and swollen rivers made the journey even more treacherous for the Kundralli forces. The difficult terrain and adverse weather conditions added to the misery of the retreat. Snow had begun to fall as the winds of winter began to churn.

As the retreat continued, the Kundralli soldiers faced mounting casualties and a growing sense of hopelessness. Morale plummeted, and desertions became increasingly common as soldiers sought to escape the dire circumstances. General Publiann faced the heart-wrenching task of maintaining discipline and cohesion within his beleaguered ranks. Even worse,

### Aftermath

Despite the miserable conditions, Publiann understood grain shortages had taken its effect on the Lakkosian populace. He would subsequently gamble everything in the Battle of the Kundrall Plains, hoping for a victory that could restore morale and stunt Lakkosian momentum.

The Great Kundralli Retreat would be remembered by all Kundralli, especially among insurgent groups following the establishment of the Colony of Kundrall; It became a martyred event in a sense.