The Battle of Empty Plates

The Conflict

Prelude

As Isuld's long drought and famine wore on, Isuldians began to cross over the border into Mescar for a better chance at surviving. Mescar allowed in a vast number before beginning to turn away refugees. Enraged by the  closing of Mescar, which was already overpopulated, Isuld's army deployed to attack their neighbor country.

Deployment

Upon the arrival of Isuldian soldiers, Mescar scrambled to bring together a civilian force to protect against the oncoming army threatening at the western bank of the Cours River. Without a stabilized army (Mescar was only a fledgling nation at the time), Mescar was doubtful about their triumph over the Isuldians.

Battlefield

The Battle of Empty Plates took place on the Great Moor of Mescar, not far from the Cours River. In the distance, the capital city of Mês stood high on Mês Pass and above it perched the shining Karsei-Kryzêe. Tall grasses which grew about four feet in height obscured the enemy easily and many surprise skirmishes were held.

Conditions

Light snow and ice covered the ground, the average daytime temperature was thirty five degrees Fahrenheit.

The Engagement

The Battle of Empty Plates started on the thirty-seventh of Scheedensun, 1754 and lasted until the third of Tauehnsun, 1755. The battle raged on for a full week before a treaty was reached.

Outcome

After the smoke cleared, seventeen hundred Mescrians were dead and four hundred Isuldian soldiers perished. Most Isuldian deaths were results of frostbite.

Aftermath

Mescar was forced into giving Isuld an annual payment of food and goods in order to prevent another invasion.

Historical Significance

Legacy

Many Isuldians stayed over in Mescar for the next several generations until the Scourging of Mescar a few hundred years later.

Conflict Type

Battle

Battlefield Type

Land

Start Date

1754

Ending Date

1755

Conflict Result

Devastating defeat to Mescar