Fall of the Port of Fair winds
"In the early morning they came at the gates and we knew this was it the final push we held the gate for an hour before the Hoard finally breached the gate. After that it a slow fight to the dock we stalled them as long as possible. So the people of the port could get out and we could burn any ships we were not going to let them fall into the Hoards hands."- Journal entry of Elf Imperium soldier
With the Fall of the Port of Fair Winds, the elf Imprium was cut off from the continent of SEREN. This is due to the bfact the western coast line is sheer cliff face in many places the larges and safest area to land ships was the Port of Fair winds. Now in order to land troops the Elf Impurium would have to land troops on the south most tip of the United Cities of Amalur and then transport them by land past the Stormwall to the front lines.
The Conflict
Prelude
Out lying territory and patrols of the Port of Fair Winds were ambushed in the early afternoon of 12/25/595 DE. The mayor of the Port attempted to negotiate a peaceful outcome and prevent more bloodshed and was executed by the Gnoll commander Red Jaw in front of the ports gates.
Deployment
After securing Black Forest Pass and cutting off all land based escape routes the port was then surrounded by land base forces.
Battlefield
the area in front of and including the walls of the Port of Fair Winds
Conditions
Sunny day
The Engagement
In the early afternoon outlying patrols and territory of the port of Fair winds were ambushed by Gnoll & kolbot forces in the early afternoon. After that the citizenry was ordered to shelter inside the walls of the Port. In the early evening the mayor left the city in attempts to The mayor of the Port attempted to negotiate terms of surrender and was executed by the Gnoll commander Red Jaw in front of the ports gates. After that the siege went on with Hoard forces attempting to breach multiple points on the wall and then finally stretching the defenders by using wave attacks out so they could not effectively secure or protect the gate. After the gate was breached Red Jaw ordered the severed heads of the mayor and the patrols placed on top of the gate house to further demoralize the elf troops and citizens.
Outcome
Port was in Hoard hands lose of trade route to United Cities of Amalur
Aftermath
Effectively cut off elf lands on SEREN from the Elf Impuium. Resulting in elf forces hunkering down and reverting to guerrilla warfare against hoard forces. Also cased a massive delay in deployment of Elf troops to Seren.
Historical Significance
Legacy
Although seen as a defeat the Fall of the port of Fair Winds enraged the elves and strengthened their resolve for a long and bloody war. Also Elves knew what fate could await prisoners so they fought even harder to not be captured alive.
Conflict Type
Siege
Battlefield Type
Urban
Start Date
12-25-595 DE
Ending Date
12-26-595 DE
Conflict Result
Defeat for the Elf Imperium
Location
Belligerents
Port of Fair Winds Militia
Ravenous HOARD
Strength
10,000 Militia + 1,000 auxiliary militia
500 Regular soldiers
Unkowns but it was made up of Gnolls and Kolbolt
Casualties
90% military casualties with 10% civilian casualties
Unkown
Objectives
Hold the port until the Elf fleet could arrive/ evacuate.
take the port of Fair Winds and kill everyone
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