Abyssal War
A bloody conflicted that pitted Men and Elves against the sorcerous overlord Vaukar with his cultists and undead hordes.
The Conflict
Prelude
The dark lord had been advancing unchecked for several centuries
Battlefield
Brightworth Meadow in the far south, the conflict irreparably scarred the land turning it into charred ash
Conditions
A war of attrition
Aftermath
Highborn Elves enslaved the Fel Elves and selectively bred them into Orcs
Historical Significance
Technological Advancement
Bronze weapons and mages were used as long range, indirect fire, artillery. The hero Ansgar used an iron sword and spear supposedly forged by the gods
Conflict Type
War
Battlefield Type
Land
Conflict Result
The evil wizard was defeated
Location
Belligerents
Strength
Undead foot soldiers with an amalgamation of weapons, augmented with siege engines.
Heavy cavalry, foot soldiers, and archers. Bronze weapons were standard while special forces used silver ones.
Casualties
The undead were slaughtered in droves, but necromancy made it a moot point and their numbers just kept growing.
The Elves suffered massive casualties, even though they had a standing army it used outdated equipment and could only deal with small raids.
Objectives
To conquer the whole of Stálheimr and ultimately the world.
To stop the dark lord's advance and restore peace.
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