Battle of the Red Ford

The Battle of the Red Ford was a major battle in The Human Rebellion fought on the banks and in the Artis river, and is often considered to be the decisive engagement that led to the defeat of the Elven Realms. Notably, King Eleran of Lorintha was slain in the fighting and the bulk of the Lorinthan forces destroyed before the Halenthans withdrew from the field and retreated to the city of Skyreach.

The Conflict

Battlefield

The Battle took place at The Red Ford of the Artis River.

Conditions

Late Morning, Clear Skies, Warm

The Engagement

The Alerian rebels conducted an assault on the lesser defended secondary crossing point of Adin's crossing, defeating the Lorinthan contigent guarding it and slaying King Eleran. Once Adin's crossing fell, the Alerians conducted an additional assault across the primary crossing point of the ford and assaulting the Halenthan main force head on, with the human force tasked with securing Adin's crossing hitting the Halenthans from the west. After the collapse of his left flank, King Valendil of Halentha ordered a withdrawal from the field, saving what he could of his army and riding for Skyreach.

Included under Conflict

The Novayan Campaign (Human Rebellion)

Conflict Type

Battle

Start Date

22nd of High Sun 4009 EA

Conflict Result

Major Human Victory

Location

The Red Ford

Belligerents

Human Rebels

• Alerian Rebels

Led by

• Alerio

Elven Kingdoms

• Kingdom of Halentha
• Kingdom of Lorintha

Led by

• King Eleran of Lorintha
• King Valendil of Halentha

Strength

Four Alerian Legions
9,600 Light Infantry
6,400 Heavy Infantry
12,800 Archers
3,200 Cavalry
Total: 32,000

Halenthan Army
16,000 Infantry
10,000 Archers
2000 Cavalry
Lorinthan Army
3200 Infantry
1200 Archers
320 Cavalry
Total: 30,720

Casualties

11,200 Killed

14,000 Killed
King Eleran of Lorintha killed

Objectives

Destruction of the Halenthan Army
Kill King Valendil of Halentha and King Eleran of Lorintha.

Destruction of Alerio's Legions