Despite tremendous successes, Tordal suffered a number of serious blows during this period. Raiders from Vovund lands in the northern sea, wreaked havoc on settlers in what is now western Saol, forcing a naval engagement in 2000 AR, which Tordal barely won. The Vovund raiders counterattacked in 2003 AR, savaging Tordic colonies demanding 100,000 gold pieces in exchange for hostages. Tordal capitulated, resulting in a peace treaty between the Vovund king and the Tordic Grand Prince.
