The Battle of Z'ar Rilark

The Battle of Z'ar Rilark, the last major battle of the First Fiergian invasions of Duryadi Thrakos (8 AC -10 AC ), was fought between the Fiergian navy and the combined fleet of the Thrakos Crown Dominion. It took place in the early morning of 16 Nightal 10 AC and ended past dawn. The allied force of about 150 ships, led by admirals Zragar Bhalthalo ybn Malchus Yhl-Maccal and Roberto Hernán Driadialor, attacked and either destroyed or captured more than half of the 600 Fiergish ships commanded by Laird Navarch of Sea and War Bhaltair "the Bold" MacGwuayre, who was attempting to link-up with King George Fergus II "Ironfist" DunBroch. The battered survivors of Bhaltair's fleet limped back to Fionmagh.

The Conflict

Prelude

With Z'ar Rilark in danger, Zragar Bhalthalo ybn Darmilcar-Malchus Yhl-Maccal made preparations to withstand siege. However, most of their manpower had been exausted in the battles that leaded up to this one, leaving the city walls undermanned. Qyzharah Haalymah Asherah Yrb Bhalaur Yhl-Duryadh planned to level the field through the use of alchemistfire, a dangerous and highly destructive substance that she had made en masse that Maccal would later use for the battle.

The Engagement

Ironfist's fleet, commanded by Laird Bhaltair MacGwuayre, swept into Z'ar Rilark Bay and approached the city. The original plan was to destroy the The Durish Imperial fleet and land troops under the city walls. However, the The Durish Imperial fleet proved to be absent, Zragar Yhl-Maccal having commanded it to hold their positions unntil commanded otherwise, to the people's incomprehension, rather than be sunk. Instead, Zragar had a single uncrewed ship filled with wildfire and send it to leak the substance directly into the bay. At his signal, Commander Narkul Cralthud of the western division ignited the wildfire with a flaming arrow, resulting in a tremendous explosion that obliterated the leading elements of Ironfist's fleet, including Bhaltair's flagship, flinging Bhaltair overboard into the bay, and killing him in the process. Although the explosion sunk many of Ironfist's ships, it was insufficient to stop him landing significant numbers of troops on the banks of the Z'ar Rilark Bank below the city. Under heavy arrow fire, Bhaltair Guaire personally leaded the assault on the city walls and managed to lead a small detachment onto the battlements.

Outcome

Durish Glorious victory

Aftermath

Withdrawal of Firegian armies following military stalemate

Included under Conflict

The Thrakiot War

Conflict Type

Siege

Battlefield Type

Naval

Start Date

16 Nightal 10 PC

Ending Date

16 Nightal 10 PC

Conflict Result

Duryadi Strategic Victory

Location

Z'ar Rilark

Belligerents

Magowan

• The Crowned Chiefdom of Fionmagh

Tymeria

• The Duryadi Imperial Army

Led by

• Zragar Bhalthalo ybn Darmilcar-Malchus Yhl-Maccal

Strength

300 ships

148 ships Tymeria: 85 warships Magowan: 63 warships 6 large transports 57 small fishing boats

Casualties

200 ships

500 soldiers and sailors

Objectives