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# Purple Shrouds

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Erzenur Castle after CC-27

Set 1

Always Two Sides...

Set 2

To Every Story

Set 3

Memento Mori

## Lore

*The city fell and all seemed lost.*

*Emperor Ethynol, claimant to the Calradic Empire, is dead. Leading his vast host into the sickening heat of the desert, nearly all legionnaires who followed him were slain in the devastating battle which left Husn Fulq exposed to the Aserai. Without an army or Emperor, the streets of Lycaron were filled with riots. The Vaegir Guard, the sworn protectors of the widowed Empress Ira, were on the brink of fleeing the doomed city before Archon Leonidas of the prestigious Pethros clan arrived with his elite retinue and the body of the late Emperor.*

*Compelling the Vaegir Guards with both steel and silver, Archon Leonidas stabilized the situation within Lycaron and was named Legatus of the South Empire by his distant cousin, Empress Ira. The Legatus quickly solidified power by recapturing Syronea from the Northern Empire, inspiring terror in his enemies.*

*One of these enemies, the Khuzait Khanate, in an act of mockery declared that the South Empire has no claim to being a successor of the Calradic Empire, and stated that they are the "Perassic Kingdom", spitting upon their history. Enraged upon hearing this defamation, the Legatus has swiftly assembled a new, albeit less experienced, army of legionaries. The Legatus has sworn that all who deny the rightful claim of his Empress shall face his wrath.*

*The Khuzaits, under Anjikhin Khatun, have welcomed the anger of their rival and have summoned a host intent on humiliating the Legatus in battle. If the Khuzaits are victorious, they will ensure the mockery of their rival continues and, as a bonus, secure the reclamation of old territory.*

*As the Imperial Army marches to defend their claim to Calradia, the hooves of the steppe stir, eagerly awaiting their Perassic foes.*

## Post Event Lore

*When envisioning Imperial Legionnaires marching to the frontier, spurred by the call to defend their borders against the Khuzait Khanate, one might conjure images of gleaming pauldrons and majestic Cataphracts. However, the stark reality often diverges significantly. In the unforgiving, muddy swamplands of Erzenur, Legatus Leonidas and Khatun Anjikhin found themselves amid a far cry from the idealized vision—a harsh, dirty terrain that painted a contrasting portrait of the rigors of war.*

*Commanders on both sides, whether Khuzait or Imperial, faced a formidable challenge in forcing a decisive engagement. The unforgiving terrain of the swamps proved conducive to protracted skirmishes, favoring the hit-and-run tactics of the Nomadic Horsemen of the East. In this muddy battleground, the Cataphracts, adorned with jewels, and the Legionnaires, covered in mud, found themselves continuously dwindling. No defensive position emerged as robust enough to withstand the relentless onslaught of the nomadic horde.*

*The Legionnaires of the Legatus, those courageous enough to charge head-on, swiftly learned why the allure of firing from a distance held such appeal. Unfortunately, with the brave men falling and the Soldiers of the Southern Empire unable to hold their ground, a general retreat became inevitable, directing all forces toward the safety of Corenia Castle. To preserve the line and safeguard the Imperial border, the burden now rested on the determination of those who emerged from the swamp and a border garrison thrust into the midst of a relentless siege.*

*Overconfident and underprepared, the Khatun found herself facing resilient walls in Corenia that withstood the onslaught of Ballista and Onager alike. Khuzait Warriors, fueled by vigour, hurled themselves against the enemy fortifications only to be repelled back to their siege camp. Sensing the opportune moment to bring the battle to a decisive close, Legatus Leonidas, resplendent in well-polished armor, unsheathed his sword and led a spirited sally amidst his men. In a final charge, bolstered by the relentless fire from southern Onagers, the Khatun's forces were routed, compelling a general retreat. While the Khatun had claimed one castle, her pursuit of total victory faltered in the face of this resolute defense.*

## Aftermath

The Khuzait Khanate took Erzenur Castle from the Southern Empire.

## Links

Event post: [1]

Wrapup post: [2]