Battle of Carka River

Raia Bandera, Raia Bandera,
RAIA BANDERA! RAIA BANDERA! CANTRISH AMORA! CANTRISH AMORA!
Reihara Neisa!
-Last charge of the Köszian Hésians, Erasmus

The Conflict

Prelude

Gitalgian, Köszian and Hannai forces move to strike the new Fedrian kingdom, they are under the leadership of Gitalgian Tenurl Omavara II.
The Fedrians, under general Regàziósz musters militias from Benzen, Matàrik and Vomàrak. Including the Infamous Fedrian knights, who could challenge the Volitari in terms of weaponry, and far surpass them in armour.

Deployment

The river was frozen as it was winter, the Fedrian forces fought with their backs to the withering woods, the fedrian knights had a hard time during the battle as their heavy armour caused some of the ice to crack.
The Artemisian forces advanced in a line formation, archers in front, infantry behind them. And cavalry on the sides, the general and his unit were on the left flank of the lines.

Battlefield

The battlefield was a river running from southwest to east, the left side of the river featured a forest, though it didn’t provide much cover as it had almost entirely withered away.

Conditions

Extreme colds froze the river and hardened the ground, though, the soldiers were not particularly affected as they were accustomed to the temperature. Except for the Fedrian knights, who froze heavily during and after the battle.

The Engagement

The engagement lasted from early evening to early night, the Fedrians for the most part stayed in their position. With the Artemisians attacking two times, the most remarkable event of the battle is likely the last charge of the Köszian Hésians, the heavy infantry of Kösz, who were surrounded and destroyed by the Fedrian knights. The battle ended when the last soldiers of the Artemisian army routed, after the death of their leader.
The battle was most even at the beginning, while the knights of Fedria were delayed by the conditions. And the Artemisian heavy infantry were able exploit the Fedrian weaknesses, their poor infantry. Though, when the knights arrived, the battle turned, they were able to destroy the Artemisian cavalry guarding the flanks, exposing their missile soldiers. After the bowmen had been massacered, the Artemisian infantry were surrounded, isolated, and slaughtered.

Outcome

The Artemisian armies were temporarily repulsed, the ruling noble of Gitalgar is killed.

Aftermath

Gitalgar continues it’s degradation until the ice around it is cleared, cements Pannalian dominance throughout Artemisia.

Historical Significance

Legacy

The Day of Enternal victory is celebrated in Fedria, to this day. Several Geminist scribes documented the battle, including Erasmus.

Technological Advancement

Fedria for once held the upper hand over Artemisia in terms of technology, especially in terms of cavalry.

Conflict Type

Battle

Battlefield Type

Land

Start Date

-113 BN, Era of kings

Conflict Result

The worst defeat in Artemisian history

Belligerents

Artemisia

Fedria

• The Kingdom of Greater Fedria

Strength

Around 5000 men, mostly militia armed with spears. The others are a mix of noblemen, cavalry, and noble archers.

Around 3250 militiamen, including archers. 135 Heavy cavalry, including the general’s personal guard.

Casualties

Nearly everyone, including the general.

2130 Men killed, 579 men injured.

Objectives

Crush the Fedrian armies, continue towards Benzen.

Defend the river, buy time for the other towns.