Battle at Plaza

The Battle at Plaza was a major victory for the Ironbelt Brothers, who slaughtered more than half the population of plaza, about 5,000 Kanoia, while suffering only minimal losses including the fourth and youngest brother, Ba'dowran Ironbelt.

The Conflict

Prelude

The day started as it had typically in Plaza . Merchants arriving and setting up their stands wherever they could find a spot, as the tradition in Plaza dictated that merchants could only have their stands up until midnight before having to tear it down and prepare for the next day. The Ironbelt Brothers were given leeway on this rule some nights due to their monopoly on iron working in the area, (which they have worked hard to keep a secret) so their goods were highly sought after. Due to this leeway, the Ironbelts were able to set up a handful of their stands throughout Plaza overnight. Than, in the morning among the bustle and confusion of merchants setting up the Ironbelts launched their attack.

Deployment

In each merchant "stand" was a unit of Ironbelt Dwarves, Orc mercenaries, and enslaved Trolls. The denezins of Plaza were caught completely by surprise and were mostly unable to organize in any way, except for a small group led by Paren Bogberry.

Battlefield

The battle took place entirely in the streets of Plaza. Thanks to Houlheld holding the gate, the forces of the Ironbelts were unable to chase survivors.

Conditions

The Ironbelts sowed confusion through the use of instruments and launched an ambush on the unsuspecting people inside Plaza, thanks to their insidious use of their "stalls" to launch their ambush from

The Engagement

At first it was one drum that pounded away, but soon two, then three, and then enough that Plaza shook, the signal to begin. The Trolls threw shards of iron into the air, gleaming in the new the light of the new sun, rained down like javelins from the sky impaling those below. The Orcs rode out on starved wolves devouring any fool who fought or person who fled. Meanwhile the Ironbelt Dwarves commanded by Ba'barikt Ironbelt, were positioned at exits and choke points, standing shoulder to shoulder cutting down Kanoia trying to escape. Luckily, there was a group from Plaza who managed to break through the main gate led by Paren Bogberry , which was guarded by Ba'dowran Ironbelt, the youngest brother, and was killed. Some of this group stayed behind, led by Houlheld and kept the gate open, allowing for many more to escape.

Outcome

• The victory for the Ironbelt Brothers ensured their unquestioned supremacy over Plaza. They instituted a a government know as The Plaza Junta controlled by the third Ironbelt Brother, Ba'barikt Ironbelt. The control of the settlement ensures that Duzanter will never after to worry about a surprise attack, because any attacker would have to go through plaza, giving the Brothers ample time to prepare Duzanter for a siege.
• Many of the refuges of the battle wound go on to found the town of Boghome .

Aftermath

The Acension of the Icon of Hope, a Dwarf known as Houlheld.

Conflict Type

Battle

Battlefield Type

Land

Start Date

Fifth day of Hordebury, 55 AR (Dawn)

Ending Date

Fifth day of Hordebury, 55 AR (Noon)

Conflict Result

Decisive Victory for the Ironbelt Brothers

Location

Plaza

Belligerents

Ironbelt Dwarves

• Ironbelt Brothers

Led by

• Ba'barikt Ironbelt
• Ba'dowran Ironbelt

People of Plaza

Led by

• Houlheld, Icon of Hope
• Paren Bogberry

Strength

400 Dwarves
200 Orc mercenaries (each with a wolf)
43 enslaved Trolls

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Total: 663

~10,000 Kanoia (merchants, adventurers, etc.)

Casualties

19 Dwarves (including Ba'dowran Ironbelt)
37 Orcs (& 18 wolves)
6 Trolls

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Total: 62

~6,000 Dead & wounded

Objectives

1. Seize control of Plaza.
2. Capture Cavernborn for slaves.
3. Kill the rest.

1. Escape