Battle of Vanna

## The Battle of Vanna

The ***Battle of Vanna*** was the major battle that occurred in the fifth arc of *Vitam et Mortem* and was the climactic final battle of the *Second Exiled War*. It was also the largest land battle of the Second Exiled War in terms of numbers of troops deployed on both sides.

## Forces:

### The Exiled:

By the time of the battle, Valindra had gained over an army's worth of Exiled due to her conquest of Grand Frelda. Sadly, it is unknown exactly how many were within her army.

Known Exiled forces seen in the Battle:

* Valindra Ortellia
* Exiled Minor
* Exiled Major
* Exiled Knight
* Exiled Ranger

### The Alliance:

Originally, the allied forces were only made up of the Three Chosen and the volunteer soldiers from Vanna. This would change midway through the battle when reinforcements from the Kingdom and Dasmafear Clan arrived.

Known Allied forces seen in the Battle:

* Ixlilan Nevardy - Lady's Arms
* Lubo Dasmafear - Lady's Arms
* Zol Yenard - Lady's Arms
* Formal Emberheart - Knights of the Round Table
* Travis Fòlais - Kingdom of Central Frelda
* Central Freldan Crownsguard - Kingdom of Central Frelda
* Bulatros Xadrom - Dasmafear Clan
* Dasmafear Warriors - Dasmafear Clan

## Events:

### Beginnings:

On the morning of the 29th of Vyantikure, the Exiled began their invasion of the City of Vanna. Standing on the frontlines, the Three Chosen fought against the majority of the army. However, it was clear that Valindra was holding back, witnessing as the Three Chosen slowly lost stamina as they fought. Eventually, the Exiled started to surround the city. Losing interest in the Chosen's last stand, Valindra order the complete destruction of the city. As the Exiled armies closed in, the Three Chosen prepared themselves for their end. Before they could meet their makers, however, they suddenly noticed a golden portal opening from behind them. Reinforcements had arrived.

### Reinforcements:

After recovering Excalibur from the Tomb of Heroes, the Lady's Arms had divided themselves into two groups. The Three Chosen would head to Vanna in order to hold off the Exiled, meanwhile Travis Fòlais and Formal Emberheart would head to the city of Silverain in order to take control of the Kingdom of Central Frelda. After becoming the King of Frelda, Travis gathered the Crownsguard and with the help of the Divine of Time Nimway, teleported to the city of Vanna.

### Final Confrontation:

With reinforcements at hand, the Alliance of the Light threw everything they had at the Exiled. Suddenly the tide of war had turned and the Exiled were being pushed back. Soon, the Lady's Arms would fight against Valindra herself, with her being defeated by Travis. With Valindra's death, the Exiled army began to flee, ending the battle with a decisive alliance victory.

## Aftermath:

After the Battle of Vanna, Travis Fòlais was officially crowned as King of the Kingdom of Central Frelda, the Knights of the Round Table became publicly known, and the Alliance of the Light officially disbanded. While the war had come to an end, it was clear that someone was behind Valindra's resurrection. A single name from a forgotten time, Morganna LeFay. However, whether or not she would be Frelda's next greatest threat was unknown.

## Trivia:

* After the Battle of Vanna, each of those who survived and were in service gained two metal earrings.
	+ A golden earring to represent those who served in war.
	+ A blue earring to represent those lost during the *Second Exiled War*.
* The *Twilight Cycle* would be fought on the same grounds as the Battle of Vanna nearly a year later.

## Major Deaths:

* Valindra Ortellia (Killed by Travis Fòlais with Excalibur)
* Aliya Francis (Killed by Valindra Ortellia)