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Set 1

Barbarian Victory

Set 2

The Vague Gods Protect

Set 3

The Praetorian Guard

# Barbarian Invasion

## Lore

*While the various kingdoms of Calradia have warred plenty, there is one cause they will always rush to unite under.*

*Despite the Empire's collapse into anarchy, it could be worse off. The adoption of a new constitution by the Northern Empire serves as a beacon of stability for all of its citizens. To the west, the legions remain bitterly committed to seeing their vision of Calradia through, appointing a new strongman following Garios' retreat into monkism. In the south, the royalists hold firm against the relentless Aserai encroachment into Husn Fulq, repelling the last assault and no doubt preparing for a third.*

*These developments have left the other kingdoms watching with concern. Nearly all have profited off the Empire's collapse, but not at the pace they had hoped; the Calradians remain remarkably resilient against foreigners despite their proclivity to slaughter each other.*

*It is this concern for a united empire that caused secret envoys to scurry all over the continent, sent directly by the rulers involved without even their own people knowing. It was a matter that could not risk being leaked before the time was right.*

*A pact was made: The Battanians, Khuzaits, and Aserai would all strike against the empire simultaneously, preventing any coordination among the claimants in repelling them. For the Battanians, the chance to humiliate the Northerners directly after the adoption of their political system was too humorous to pass up. The High King would show the continent that words on paper is nothing before a Falx. The Khuzaits were eager to expand beyond raids against the south, taking more territory to create a greater buffer between them and the Calradians. For the Aserai, the Sultan eyed the west as a weakspot in the Imperial armor, attempting to strike in an unexpected position while Calradia expects another attack on Husn Fulq.*

*The plan eluded the Imperials successfully until the hosts began their march, and while Sturgia and Vlandia are wildcards, they seem to mostly be preoccupied with massing their forces against each other. Regardless of who they aid, there will be a bloodbath all over Calradia as the triple alliance attempts to deliver The Fall of the Empire.*

## Post Event Lore

*Screams of men echo out over the horizon of the Calradic Empire as a coordinated attack strikes against all its fronts. It was finally time for the triple alliance between the Aserai, Battania, and the Khuzaits to attack a united Imperial front. It was only a year ago that a similar pact was struck at the battle of Pendraic, a pact that would shake Calradia.*

*In the North Battania’s new Regent, Petty Wolfking, Robert seeks blood after the recent loss of Seonon to the Sturgians. However, chosen of the republic, Consul Visor was more than ready to meet a Battanian offensive into his lands, initially beating the Battanians back to the Village of Gersegos. Although battered and beaten, it was here that Robert dug in and rallied Battania against the fierce Northern legions. As High King Botaran did one year ago on the same battlefield, Robert drove the imperial forces out after a fierce and close battle.*

*In the far East the Khuzait horde rides against the Southern Empire. Khatun Anjikhan took the initiative at the start of the battle, boldly encircling the Southern Legions led by Emperor Ethynol. Just when things seemed most dire for the Imperials Ethynol, was able to break through the Khuzait’s line and turn the battle directly back into the favor of the empire. Right before the imperial cataphracts were able to seize the advantage the Khatun rallied her khans guard to a nearby ruin and used it as a fortress for her archers, routing what was left of the south’s army.*

*Finally in the South the young and eager Basileus, Deos Vultos pushes back the Aserai offensive into a great Aserai burial ground. Although many considered the battleground a bad omen, it was here that the Sultan would make his final stand against this untested commander. Vultos took the initiative, stowing his army away in a defensible dark tomb. The Aserai on the other hand had taken to skirmishing the western imperials, using javelins and arrows they were able to suppress some stragglers caught outside the tomb. With the stragglers down the Sultan charged his forces fourth into the great tomb where a great battle ensued. The west had put up a great fight however it was here at this great ceremonial place that the Aserai were able to push the west back. Escaping with his life Vultos readies the people of the west for winter.*

*Although shaken by losses on all fronts, the Calradic Empire endures, as it has for hundreds of years. Only time will tell if the Imperials are able to lick their wounds and reclaim their Empire. Should the imperials continue to decline, there will be no one left to avenge the Specters of Pendraic.*

## Aftermath

The Kingdom of Battania took Utheliam Castle from the Northern Empire.

The Khuzait Khanate took Akiser Castle from the Southern Empire.

The Aserai Sultanate took Oristocorys Castle from the Western Empire.

## Links

Event post: [1]

Wrapup post: [2]