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Respite

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The Ol' Reliable

# An Afternoon in the Dunes

## Lore

*What started as a small skirmish at sea has erupted into war.*

*The Vlandians and Aserai have always sought one thing above all else - profit. Vlandia was seized by men strong enough to take it from the Empire's decadent hands, and their fierce reputation from then extends to the prowess of their fighters today. Many levies have found themselves fighting alongside Vlandians from Tyal to Sanala, as the great lords of Calradia always turn to the west when looking for troops to round out their armies. For many Vlandians, their business is war - and now more than ever is the time to clock in.*

*What began as a rudimentary mining operation on a small, unmarked island off the coast of Quyaz has erupted into a diplomatic incident. Vlandian miners looking to make a living on the allegedly resource rich island ran into trouble when they came into contact with patrolling Aserai galleys.*

*Though no one knows what sparked the ensuing bloodbath, blades were drawn and the Vlandian settlers triumphed over the Aserai guardsmen. Perhaps seeing a chance at greater gains, King Derthert has thrown his support behind his subjects, declaring the matter an Aserai provocation and sending a host to the south. Using the island as a springboard for an invasion of the desert, Derthert hopes to strike while the winds of victory are on his side.*

*But he faces no easy opponent. Though bloodied on the island itself, the Aserai are tirelessly preparing for an attack on their home from marauding Vlandians. The Sultan Unqid is said to personally be leading the defense, and despite any internal dissent he may face, all are united against the threat of blatant Vlandian warmongering.*

*The great traders of the Sultanate are giving Unqid a blank check for any resources he may need, salivating at the thought of a new island to use for trading with Calradia. Whoever wins will be sure to reap great profits.*

*All for the low low price of thousands of warriors.*

## Post Event Lore

*Blood stains the sand, many a widow weeps tonight, yet for what...*

*King Derthert is not one to rest on his laurels, and following his victory in various skirmishes along the Southern Sea, he led an expeditionary force to secure Tublis Castle, a key Aserai trade port. Derthert called up all his barons and with them, set sail across the sea. High King Caladog, a close ally , never passes up the opportunity to loot, and called among his greatest Oathsworn to lead a host in support of Vlandia. The Khuzaits saw this as an opportunity to strike at the Aserai, and lent their horde to Derthert's aid.*

*Sultan Unqid did not worry. Money makes the world go round, and the Sultan is by far the wealthiest man in Calradia. Many an Imperial Cataphract and Strugian Varyag were purchased, and donned a turban to supplement Unqid's forces. Unqid, saw not only the opportunity for glory in battle, but the chance to turn the blade against Vlandia and take Usanc Castle, opening trade routes on the mainland. Assembling his Faris, Unqid marched, with high hopes for himself and his people.*

*The forces collided within a swampy oasis , the mud hampering the movement the horses and camels of the armies, and mucking up the boots of the Vlandian forces, already exhausted from the desert sun. Vlandia didn't fret however, and quickly moved to secure the crucial sole bridge in the wildands. Being pelted with Aserai Arrows, Derthert yelled for his men to push the hill. However, hesitation is the greatest defeat, and his forces didn't commit, leading to the loss of over 100 men. The battle was a slaughter for both sides, and the swamp ran red with the blood of men from all corners of Calradia, yet in the end, Derthert's forces reigned supreme.*

*Tired and battle-weary, Vlandia pushed on, and laid siege to Tubilis Castle. Quickly destroying the wall with siege equipment, Vlandian forces filtered into the castle. Despite his defeat in the field, Unqid held strong, and firmly repelled the worn out Vlandia army. Heavily bloodied, Vlandia retreated to their ships to sail home, with nothing to show for except for Aserai equipment looted from the field. Victory is bitter sweet for the Aserai, despite losing no territory, they lost many brave men. Both forces now fall back to their halls to lick their wounds, and pray that the other Kingdoms of Calradia don't use to opportunity to strike.*

## Aftermath

No lands were exchanged between the Kingdom of Vlandia and the Aserai Sultanate.

## Links

Event post: [1]

Wrapup post: [2]