Battle of Borktress

The SNV Tenebris (foreground) can be seen along the shores of Borktress (background) during the battle.

### Result

Solisian Victory

The **Battle of Borktress** was a major Solisian naval invasion of mainland Huitca Federation and first major engagement of the Second Relic War. Following the assassination of Boram Artonus, which resulted in Huitca declaring war on Solisios, Solisios launched a large-scale landing operation at Borktress, a highly strategic military fortress located on the eastern coast of Huitca. The battle was a shock to many, with it demonstrating the capabilities of the newly-formed Legions of Lux, an international Lux military organization.

### Background

On 13 November, 2021, the Huitca Federation launched a parade to celebrate their victory in the Relic War months earlier. The Swords of the Eclipse, a Luxite fighter group (mostly composed of Solisians) learned of the planned parade route, and took cover in the mountains surrounding the parade route. The Eclipse left a Solisian citizen, Its\_SmellsFishy, to pretend to be injured along the

parade route, hoping to serve as a distraction. However, the Huitcans promptly ignored the citizen's faux cries for help. Upon seeing this distraction being ignored, the Solisians jumped down from the mountains and attacked the the paraders. After a lengthy chase in which one player from each side was killed, Artonus was killed along the southern outskirts of Ataraxia.

Immediately after his death, Artonus's guards killed three Solisians, in addition to killing one of their own who was caught in the crossfire. In the end, both sides suffered three fatalities. One hour after the assassination took place, Crown Princess LilyPrism issued a statement regarding the event, issuing a declaration of war against Solisios.

### The Battle

The battle began at approximately 21:00 UTC when a Solisian war ship, the *SNV Tenebris*, arrived at the shores of Borktress. Solisian troops climbed down from the ship and used boats or swam to the beach of Borktress. Solisian soldiers were met with heavy bow fire, but quickly overwhelmed the Huitcan soldiers guarding the west tower, capturing it.

Solisian soldiers then began the costliest phase of the battle by attacking the fortress itself. Due to the heavy casualties being sustained, they became disorganized, but eventually regrouped and captured the fortress. The remaining defenders were killed either making a last stand or attempting to retreat. Only approximately half of the defenders were able to successfully withdraw from the fortress. The battle shockingly ended in a Solisian victory after only around 30 minutes of fighting.

### Aftermath

Shortly after the astounding success of the battle, the Shah of Solisios, Beast\_Killertje, issued a statement celebrating their success in the invasion:

> It's been nearly four months since our defeat in the first Relic War. We've never forgotten the pain it brought us, and with it, the desire for vengeance.
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>   Today, the Shahdom is proud to announce our astounding victory at the battle of Borktress. Our troops stormed the beaches and were able to secure all of the key objectives, overwhelming the enemy and leaving them running and cowering in fear. While we won this battle, the war is not yet over — not until Lux wills it. The Huitcan barbarians will pay dearly for the destruction they left in their wake just months ago.
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> Praise Lux! Praise Tenebris!
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Since the success of the Battle of Borktress, Solisian forces have begun offensive operations into the Huitcan mainland.