Second Nashar Invasion

*For the First Nashar Invasion, please refer to: The Battle of Gantrick Field*

### Resurgence

The Nashar Legion had its second resurgence around the end of the 3rd year of the First Era. The thing that seemingly kickstarted it all was the murder of the Laputrian Emperor - Erebus Ignis. While at the time, it was quickly associated with Nashar assassins eliminating the last remnant of Devonia in Drevhall, the real story is much deeper than that. The Nashar Legion saw this as an opportunity to gather their forces and launch a second invasion on Drevhall, thinking that without the Laputrian Emperor and his experience and expertise in dealing with the Nashar Legion from his time in Devonia, the Legion had a much better chance of success. Attacks became more frequent across the entirety of Drevhall, including the capture and slavery of multiple citizens, nomads and nation members included.

#### Back from the dead

Apparently, the presumed dead, right hand man of Nashar himself, general Terebus, survived the attack from High King David back at Wacked Castle all these years ago, and took 4 whole years to recuperate and come back to his strengths. This time, with the help of multiple other generals, especially his new lackey - Horoloth, the Nashar Legion arrived to Drevhall in full force, and began striking from all corners of the world. Troops were sent to all major continents, to weaken the forces of the people of Drevhall. This was done by beating many, half to dead, and capturing them, alive, to serve as slaves in the mines of Eagle’s Reach, a fortress sitting on a lone hill in the middle of a large lake near Plantatia. Forcing them to mine rocks and stone, presumably for the future construction of a large fortress in the east, which will serve as the main castle for Nashar himself and his legion. The prisoners weren’t kept at Eagle’s Reach forever, as they were released back into the wilderness upon successfully gathering and mining enough cobblestone. The whole idea was to release them back to their nations, back to their communities, so they can share their stories and spread the fear of Nashar into people’s hearts.

While the Knights of the Withered Rose were preoccupied with Nilf antics, trying to keep the High King and their Chapter Master safe, citizens of Drevhall took matters into their own hands and found the location of Eagle’s Reach. Unfortunately, it was incredibly heavily guarded, like nothing they have ever seen before. It was unapproachable. However, they didn’t give up. They gathered in groups, never travelling alone, and protected Drevhall and their lands with their lives, ambushing Nashar patrols and convoys, bringing the fight to the Legion.

### Bloody Wednesday

Things got particularly bad for Drevhall when the entirety of the nation of Kitrov got massacred, due to Nilf-related antics, in the events of Bloody Wednesday. An assassin, seemingly sent by the Hand of Blood, appeared in the cell where all the Kitrovians were kept, disguised as a “Legion Assassin”, looking like a Nashar soldier. He proceeded to massacre everyone in the jail cell and vanished into oblivion. This was a massive push for the Nashar Legion, as now one of the oldest and strongest nations of the Riverlands was single handedly wiped off the face of the earth by someone disguised as a member of the Nashar Legion.

The attacks multiplied exponentially. Entire battalions were sent to multiple areas in Drevhall to attack and weaken its citizens. With the largest one happening in the Commercium and the AWS Pride. Thankfully, both attempts were neutralized as members of both the KOTWR and the Aquos military were present on scene. Everyone figured, especially the KOTWR, that this increase of attacks and overall presence of the Nashar Legion all over Drevhall was leading to a climax.

### The death of Terebus

That climax would be the Drevhall Auction, which this time took place at the auction house in Dunwall, Laputria. The KOTWR, partnered together with the Laputrian Watch, decided to investigate the area surrounding the auction house in Dunwall a few days prior to the auction. They all knew of the extensive sewer networks beneath Dunwall and High King David suggested to First Knight Thermo to check if the sewers lead to the auction house. Without putting too much thought into it, Thermo broke the floor in the middle of the auction house and fell into a secret chamber beneath the auction house, rigged with multiple poisonous dispensers. Upon further investigation, it appeared as if this was set up as an ambush on everyone who would attend the auction - since more weapons and gear were discovered in different barrels spread throughout the sewers. There was a clear path leading from the southern entrance of Dunwall, which would take you through the sewers and bring you right underneath the auction house. A path that was lit up by distinct red candles, ones that were often used by Terebus himself.

On the day of the auction, the KOTWR and members of the Watch gathered together and went over their plan. Knight Retro was chosen to hide in the sewers, cuffs in hand, and wait for someone to show up. FallenGuac was tasked with keeping an eye on all sewer entrances and patrolling the city, while First Knight Thermo would be at the auction as the new acting ruler of Laputria, ever since Erebus’s death, together with Chapter Master and High King David, weapons at the ready. A code word was agreed upon by all involved, in case anyone sees anything suspicious that would signal Nashar presence to alert others.

#### The Execution

A few minutes into the auction, Retro yelled out the safe word. Apparently, someone was trying to sneak into the trapped room beneath the auction house, invisible, and carry out the ambush. Retro was quick to cuff them and lead them back to the Watch station through the sewers, where he was met by Fallen and David. As the invisibility potion started to wear off, High King David realized who was the individual that Retro captured. And as he approached him from behind, he took out his sword, and pierced it in the prisoner’s back, right through the heart. In that instant, the invisibility wore off immediately, and it was revealed that it was none other than Terebus himself. High King David realized that beforehand, and did not want to make the same mistake he made 4 years ago, making sure that Terebus lay dead before his feet, once and for all.

Everyone returned to the auction and acted as if nothing happened, to not alert the public. However, as soon as the auction ended, High King David invited everyone to travel with him to Wacked Castle where he would give a speech, explaining the events that transpired there on that day. As the masses gathered at Wacked Castle, David told them everything that happened, and explained that the time to strike back was now. The Nashar Legion are severely weakened with the definitive death of their main general, and this is the most opportune moment to catch them as they’re confused and leaderless. In the following day, all of Drevhall would unite, and launch a collective attack on the Nashar Legion, in a battle that would be remembered in history as the Siege of Eagle’s Reach.